It’s no secret we love prestige brands, like a fancy serum or decadent créme, but we also believe good skin care doesn’t mean spending hundreds of dollars. Our personal philosophy is you should only buy what you need. If something is working for you, keep doing it! You don’t need every product you see posted about on instagram, websites, and yes, even Gloss Angeles. But if you are shopping to update your regimen, you don't need to dole out a ton of cash to get an efficacious product. We reached ...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We hope you've been finding ways to keep busy and entertained while social distancing, Glamgelenos. May we recommend our Instagram ? We have a great social distancing beauty routine to help you get through the week and lots of ways to connect with us on social through our FB group and on IG, obvi. Today we break down why the new Dyson Corrale is truly innovative (for anyone who wasn't impressed), discuss LVMH's decision to use their facilities to make hand sanitizer, plus break down what's on ou...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 41
It's a beauty editor kiki! Zoë Foster Blake is one of Australia’s most celebrated beauty experts. But before she became a beauty brand founder, she was just like us — a beauty editor! Zoe was the beauty director of Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR Australia. She then went on to write a few books, including Amazing Face, a best-selling beauty bible, and then decided to start her own beauty blog back in 2006. After years of reviewing and using every kind of skin care product on the face of the ear...
Mar 10, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Sasha Plavsic is the founder of ILIA Beauty , a prestige line of natural and organic beauty products that combine superior color performance and nourishing organics based in Laguna Beach. Before Sasha started the company, she had years of branding experience helping beauty and wellness companies, including Urban Decay and Saje Natural Wellness. So when she discovered that there wasn’t any existing clean beauty products that were not packaged in bamboo, she found herself with a goal in mind (and ...
Feb 25, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We have a bonus episode this Friday! Part two of our discussion with Dr. Samolitis is all about melasma: what causes it, what does it look like, what's the best skin routine for it and what treatments ultimately will help keep it calm. Get more great info from Dr. Samolitis at The Skin Facile Dermatology + Boutique -- Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/GlossAngelesPod Shop all of our product lists: http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngeles Shop Kirbie’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/...
Feb 21, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Dr. Nancy Samolitis , MD, FAAD is our guest today, answering all your questions from how to get rid of chin fat, when to see a dermatologist vs. an esthetician and why she appreciates Dr. Pimple Popper. Plus, she reveals a new FDA-approved alternative to Accutane. Dr. Samolitis is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology and has been practicing since 2005. She has many accomplishments to her name, including receiving a research grant from the National Rosace...
Feb 18, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Happy Valentine's Day, Glamgelenos. Treat yourself to a face mask and get read for some ASMR because today we have one of the most renowned celebrity makeup artists in the world on the show — who has one of the most soothing voices in the podcast game. Kate Lee is responsible for some of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood, including Charlize Theron, Emilia Clarke, Rooney Mara, and Anne Hathaway. She is also a Chanel Celebrity Makeup Artist, NBD. Kate joins us and discusses her almost 15 year ...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 35
JVN!!! Can you believe? This week we have Jonathan Van Ness on the show. The lil baby angel cherub and Clean Beauty Ambassador for Biossance was gracious enough to answer all of your hair questions, offer advice on how to shop to clean beauty, discuss how he manages his psoriasis, and give some truly useful insight into the self-care movement and how to truly take care of yourself. He also nicknamed us both, begged Kirbie not to get traction alopecia and never get hair extensions again (TBD on h...
Feb 11, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 34
It’s been awhile since we chatted! Today is an extra-long What’s on Your Face and Beauty News episode. What mascara combo is giving Kirbie killer lashes? What $210 (!!!) serum is helping Sara’s facial redness? And what the hell does KVD Vegan Beauty mean? We gotchu. --- Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Lift and Curl Mascara ($24) Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer ($36) Kristin Ess Fragrance-Free Detangling Tonic ($10) Kristin Ess Soft Shine Grooming Cream ($12) Versed Baby Cheeks ($18) Victoria Beckh...
Feb 04, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
You'd be hard pressed to find a beauty lover that hasn't tried a Korean beauty product or trend. But there was once a time when purchasing K-beauty products was difficult unless you physically traveled to the region. Soko Glam changed the game by curating the best K-Beauty had to offer. The brains behind the operation — and the skincare brand Then I Met You — is Charlotte Cho . Charlotte is an esthetician and author, and today she's talking about what it was like launching Soko Glam 7 years ago,...
Jan 28, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 32
You might know Dr. Loretta Ciraldo , MD, FAAD, as the creator of the cult-favorite Tightening Eye Gel , which won Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards this year. She is a highly sought-after board-certified dermatologist with over 40 years of experience, an avid clinical researcher, published author, and a regular on-camera expert. Her research experience started in 1975 in the Dermatology Department of Harvard Medical School, where she performed early testing on the effects of UVA on human skin and c...
Jan 21, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Vicky Tsai , founder and “Chief Treasure Hunter” of Tatcha , one of the most beloved skin care brands of the last decade and one of our favorites here at Gloss Angeles. After graduating from business school and working for large corporations, Vicky spent years traveling back and forth from the states to Asia. She developed acute dermatitis and tried everything to treat her skin. During her time in Japan, Vicky discovered the world of Japanese beauty, thanks to an encounter with a modern-day geis...
Jan 14, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Georgia Louise is one of the world’s most sought after facialists, with clients like Jennifer Anistion, Emma Stone, Emily Blunt and Linda Evangelista. She received professional training in France, Switzerland and the UK, and established her practice in London in 2006. Her famously acclaimed Atelier was launched in Manhattan's Upper East Side in 2012, offering high end non-invasive facials, rated as the best facials in NYC. Her facial treatments are designed to naturally and instantly lift cheekb...
Jan 07, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We want to acknowledge the echo you’re going to hear in today’s ep — it’s because we are on location at Priscilla Ono’s gorgeous penthouse! Priscilla is the Global Makeup Artist for Fenty Beauty and is also responsible for creating some of Rihanna’s most memorable looks, from music videos to the red carpet. She was chosen out of hundreds of artists to join the Fenty Beauty Global Artistry Team in 2017. Priscilla talks to us about the looks she had to create on Rihanna to get the job, the most un...
Dec 20, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We're closing out our holiday programming with MAKEUP WEEK! We're discussing two Tatcha launches and the most-searched beauty questions on Google, plus each of our 5 favorite makeup launches of the year. A whipped matte lip cream, an unreal gloss, a posh liner, a eyebrow brush to top all eyebrow brushes — here's what topped our list in 2019! Be sure to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/Gloss_Angeles Listen to us on Stitcher and Spotify, too! Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/...
Dec 17, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Continuing skin week, today we're talking about the best way to pop a pimple at home and the most common skin care issue Shani Darden encounters when treating her clients. Shani is a renowned esthetician and the secret behind some of Hollywood’s most flawless faces, including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Her passion for simple, yet effective and no bullshit solutions have garnered her a loyal client base and a massive social media following, so much so that Shani ...
Dec 13, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to the holidays with Gloss Angeles! Each week for the month of December, we’ll feature a different beauty theme. This week, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics — skincare! And just like last week, we’ve got a special episode coming up this Friday with one of our favorite skincare experts. Today’s episode features our top 10 favorite skincare launches of 2019, from luxurious body creams to our favorite serums. Ready your wallets and your faces — these products are too good to mis...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25
You've heard us rave about Dyson hair products, which is why were were thrilled to get Veronica Alanis, Lead Insights Engineer at the brand on the pod! Veronica is responsible in-part for the creation of the Airwrap, the styling tool we feel truly revolutionized at-home hairstyling. To celebrate the opening of the new Dyson Demo store at Westfield Century City, we discuss what she and the Dyson teams were looking to accomplish when creating the products, what type of hair each attachment is made...
Dec 06, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to holidays with Gloss Angeles! Each week this month we’ll feature a different beauty theme. This week is all about HAIR. Oh yeah, and we’ll be featuring two episodes a week this month! Today’s ep features the best hair launches of 2019. From hair color to textured hair products, there was a lot to get excited about. Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Ouai Super Dry Shampoo Olaplex #6 Bond Smoother Oribe Highly Textured Collection Virtue Volumizing Mousse Overtone Coloring Conditioner Honorabl...
Dec 03, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Happy holidays! A cheat sheet for finding the best Black Friday deals, plus our favorite gifts to give and receive — because we’re huge advocates of treating yourself. We partnered with one of our sponsors, Afterpay , on this episode. All of our recommendations are broken down by price point and each product we selected is something we personally think would make an awesome gift for someone special or yourself. Each brand or retailer is an Afterpay partner. Afterpay allows you to split your purc...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Is beauty sleep real? How long should you really be sleeping? Plus a warning about melatonin. We're answering all of your most-asked sleep questions today on the show with The Sleep Doctor himself. Dr. Michael Breus is a Clinical Psychologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He specializes in sleep disorders and is one of the only psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus has authored a ...
Nov 22, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today we're discussing how, where and what to donate and recycle when it comes to gently tested and unused beauty products, featuring some amazing organizations. In beauty news, cosmetics sales are down — what does this mean for the future of makeup? Plus Jaclyn Hill launches new product after her lipstick drama. What's on Our Face? Sara: Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel ($58) Kirbie: Lumify Eye Drops ($26) and Infinity Sun Glow on the Go ($40) Recycle your products with TerraC...
Nov 19, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
April Gargiulo is the founder of Vintner’s Daughter , the cult-favorite brand beloved by skincare fanatics, from celebrities and beauty editors to clean beauty devotees and face oil enthusiasts. When April became pregnant with her first daughter, she tried to find a skincare product she could use that was free from chemicals and murky ingredients — she couldn’t find any. April had spent years working in her family’s wine business, learning the importance of quality formulation and ingredient sou...
Nov 12, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Our job is to try everything at least once, but that doesn't mean we don't pump the breaks when it comes to certain ingredients. We've learned over time what our skin can withstand, and we notice patterns when it comes to how our skin reacts to specific ingredients. Is it the ingredient itself, or how it's formulated? Consider this episode your roadmap — by no means are we saying all products with these ingredients are bad, but if you find your skin is breaking out, overly sensitive or has devel...
Nov 05, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 18
You're likely already using a vitamin C in your routine, but do you know what it's actually doing to your skin? And why you should be using it, other than to brighten your complexion? We're taking a deep dive into the buzzy skincare ingredient and chatting about vitamin C's many benefits (it can do more than just brighten!), what you should be looking for when finding a product that actually works, and other important tips (like how you should store it). Watch Kirbie's video about how Vitamin C ...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Today we have our first joint guests! Please welcome Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins of Breaking Beauty (which just hit 1M downloads!) to Gloss Angeles! Jill and Carlene made their way down to LA, and luckily we got some time to chat about their favorite drugstore dupes. If you love this episode, please follow and subscribe to Breaking Beauty on all major podcast platforms. (And do the same for us, why don't you?) You can follow Breaking Beauty on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! https://breakingb...
Oct 22, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Let's have a bo-talk, shall we? If you've ever wondered about injectables, how they work, their side effects or anything else regarding Botox and fillers, you'll want to save today's chat. Our guest is Carrie Strom , Senior Vice President of Allergan U.S. Medical Aesthetics. She leads the only all-female leadership team in the aesthetic injectables category, overseeing several iconic and best-selling brands, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and The JUVEDERM® Collection of Fillers. Carrie is filling us in...
Oct 15, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Gadgets are a great way to supplement your skincare routine, especially if you can’t get into the spa for a facial. But not all gadgets are made equal. Kirbie and Sara reveal their top 3 favorite tools to use at home, from $5 to $500. (We’re sorry.) Tools and Gadgets Stacked Skincare Dermaroller, $125 Le Mieux Skin Perfecting Skin Spatula, $189 Odacite Gua Sha, $45 Tinkle Razor , $5 for pack of 6 NuFace Mini, $199 ZIIP, $495 Products mentioned: HUM Nutrition Wingman Supplement , $25 Dermalogica ...
Oct 08, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this week's episode, we're chatting with Benefit Cosmetics' Global Brow Expert Jared Bailey about all things brows — how to shape them, how to fill them, how to find the right shade (hint: it's supposed to match a certain part of your body down there...), and what you should and shouldn't be doing when it comes to taming them. Plus, we're getting the full lowdown on Benefit's newest brow product, The Brow Styler. Thank you to our presenting sponsor HUM Nutrition ! Be sure to subscribe and rev...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Our first celebrity guest is the incomparable Laverne Cox. She is an Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning documentary film producer, SAG award winner, and an equal rights advocate and activist. You’ve seen her work in Orange Is The New Black , Doubt, The Mindy Project, Dear White People, most recently A Black Lady Sketch Show , and soon in JOLT with Kate Beckinsale. She is the first openly transgender person to appear on the covers of TIME , Cosmopolitan , and Essence , to name a few, and has be...
Sep 24, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
