You might be one step closer to stealing both Kim Kardashian and J. Lo’s glow. In this week’s beauty news, KKW’s legal team is trademarking KKW Skin while Jennifer Lopez teased JLO Beauty on Instagram. Excited? Intrigued? We’re breaking it down. We also discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impressive and endearing get-ready-with-me video with Vogue, as well as this week’s new beauty launches (including an exciting new mascara Kirbie got to test before anyone else). Plus, a brow pen Sara is obsesse...
Aug 25, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Patrick Simondac, known around the world as Patrick Starrr, is a Filipino-American beauty influencer and content creator, having filmed makeup tutorials since 2013. He currently has 4.4M subscribers on Youtube, won a Streamy for Best Beauty Channel in 2017, has collaborated with celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Naomi Campbell and Katy Perry, and has partnered with brands like MAC Cosmetics on his own collections. Now he’s launched One/Size Beauty , which is available exclusively at Sephora ...
Aug 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Another week, another slew of launches from your favorite celebfluencers. This time, it’s Lauren Conrad and Addison Rae. We discuss LC’s new eco-friendly makeup brand and Addison Rae’s Gen Z-focused line. We’re also talking about CVS’ ban of these two ingredients in their sunscreen offerings, Sephora’s new clean makeup collection, Bite Beauty’s new virtual lipstick lab, and a Pat McGrath collaboration Supreme fans will go crazy for. Plus, Kirbie quizzes Sara on social media’s most popular skinca...
Aug 18, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Today we have a little bit of a different episode, Glamgelenos! Gloss Angeles is proud to be partnering with the Cosmetic Executive Women, or CEW, to announce the finalists for the CEW 2020 Beauty Awards. CEW is a non-profit professional organization within the beauty industry that has over 10,500 members globally, across 30 countries and representing 3500 beauty companies. Members include everyone from indie brands to suppliers, publishers and retailers. The membership includes the 10K+ person ...
Aug 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Another week of exciting beauty news, y’all! Alicia Keys has partnered with e.l.f. Cosmetics on a “wellness” line. What could that mean? Here’s what we think. Revlon wins with the announcement of its newest global brand ambassador — Megan Thee Stallion! Did you know she did her own makeup in the “WAP” music video? A true beauty queen. Dermstore is having its annual anniversary sale, so we’re sharing our list of must-buys. We break down our feelings on Fenty Skin. Plus, an at-home gel removal kit...
Aug 11, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 68
You know Barbie Ferreira , but just in case: Barbie is a model, actress and current face of Becca Cosmetics . She made headlines with her Aerie campaign in 2016 and quickly became a face of the body positivity movement. Barbie made her TV debut as Kat in Euphoria , one of the coolest shows on TV, and will appear in her feature film debut, U npregnant on HBO Max. This fiery Sagittarius gets real about the plus-size fashion industry, her true feelings about the body positivity movement, makes grea...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 67
In case you missed it, it’s LEO SZN. But honestly, how could you? Not only do Leos love celebrating their birthdays (and posting about it on social), but there are also tons of beauty-loving Leos you’re already likely following. We shout out some of our faves! We’re also discussing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, OUAI’s new collab with Byredo, Toni Braxton’s unusual facial massage tool, Kirbie's obsession with tasteful facelifts and Cher's trip to Sephora. Plus, what's on our faces? Sara discuss...
Aug 04, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Today’s guest is Lesley Thornton, an esthetician, formulator, and founder of the clean and sustainable skincare brand KLUR . But before Lesley launched her own brand, she spent years working in different roles in beauty, from selling True Colors eyeshadow pigments at the mall to working on set as a professional makeup artist. Lesley has learned a lot about how the industry works, what it takes to formulate a quality skincare product, and how to run a beauty brand. As a Black beauty business owne...
Jul 31, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Get ready for some beauty news, Glamgelenos! First, we discuss Lana Condor and Jenna Ortega being picked as the newest faces of Neutrogena (Spoiler alert: We’re really into it). Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty hasn’t even launched yet and is already pledging a $100 million mental health initiative for underserved communities. Gabrielle Union is relaunching her haircare brand Flawless (yay!), this time, on Amazon with all products under $10. MAC is creating a special edit of product offerings for Gen ...
Jul 28, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Amanda Montell is a writer, linguist, and author of the critically acclaimed book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language , which has earned praise from readers and critics alike, including publications like The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Harper's Bazaar. Amanda is currently developing Wordslut for television with FX, while working on her second book, Cultish—about the language of cults from Scientology to SoulCycle—slated for publication in June 2021 (which she ga...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 63
We’ve got a bunch of beauty news to cover today, Glamgelenos! First off, the end of an era: Clarisonic is calling it quits. So sad! We share our thoughts on why the cleansing-brush brand is closing its doors. Meanwhile, Fenty Beauty is expanding its range to include skincare. That’s right, come July 31, fans of Rihanna’s glow will be able to shop Fenty Skin. Gen Z will be excited to learn that TikTok sister stars Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio are creating a new line with Morphe geared towards their...
Jul 21, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 62
We’re kicking things off this week with some great news: We’re announcing the five lucky winners of our epic anniversary giveaway! Thank you to everyone who entered to win and who has been supporting us since our very first episode. We also want to welcome our new listeners who found us through this contest — we hope you’ll stay and join the fam! It’s a big news week for influencers, namely Patrick Starrr and Jackie Aina. We’ll be discussing Patrick Starrr’s beauty brand launch One/Size, as well...
Jul 14, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Can you believe? We turn ONE today! (Gloss Angeles is a Cancer? Who knew!) A year ago we were just a lil newborn pod and now we're a full-fledged toddler. We're recounting some of our favorite moments of the past year, reliving fun interviews and random tangents, plus sharing some of the episodes we're most proud of. And what's a birthday without gifts? We have a massive giveaway taking place on Instagram, featuring all of our favorite brands and products. Your whole regimen will be stacked with...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Continuing from our discussion on Tuesday, we wanted to share a few terms you should know in the world of sun protection as well as our favorite face, body and budget-friendly sunscreen picks. Remember: don't ask why, just reapply! (Every 40-80 minutes or whenever you sweat/get into the water. Whatever comes first.) Like our podcast? Share with your friends, follow us on Instagram and review us on Apple Podcasts ! Neogen Day-Light Protection Sun Screen SPF 50/PA+++ , $30 Shiseido Ultimate Sun Pr...
Jul 03, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Are chemical sunscreens really worse than mineral sunscreens? Are you applying spray sunscreen incorrectly? And what's problematic about the term "reef safe"? We have Menas Kizoulis, Scientific Engagement Director at Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc, the company behind brands like Neutrogena, Aveeno and Neostrata, as our guest today. Menas has invented many patents and conducted clinical research; he knows a lot about sun protection. He's also a melanoma survivor. (Wear your sunscreen and rea...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Randi Christiansen is on a quest to find the necessary. For her, this means finding innovation over inventing something brand new; products that are crafted meticulously, look beautiful, feel good to the touch and are better than what's already in the world. It's not excess, it's editing your routine. The scandinavian co-founder of Nécessaire worked for many years as an executive ast Estee Lauder Companies, with brands like La Mer and Tom Ford. (We know.) She took her expertise and applied it to...
Jun 26, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
NIPPLES! Did we get your attention? We definitely had the giggles this episode! Today we're sharing a shorter version of our regular show because we have a great, hour-long interview launching on Friday. So it's just us! Grab your drink of choice and let's chat while you're going through your end of day skin care routine. We have two big pieces of beauty news to share, including Soko Glam's new skin care line, the brand worth $1B, plus the products we've been slathering on our face (and belly). ...
Jun 23, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Dr. Simone Xavier , co-founder of Sigma Beauty , joins us to talk all about brushes. Dr. Xavier created Sigma with her husband with a unique background. Having received a Ph.D. molecular bacteriology and infectious diseases and a masters in veterinary pathology, she knows a thing or two about how bacteria spreads — something we need to heed now more than ever. We are huge fans of Sigma brushes and chances are you've seen the brand's incredible cleansing mats and gloves. Dr. Xavier explains exact...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Sharon Chuter's story is incredible. We have her on the show because of the work she's doing with the Pull Up or Shut Up initiative — a movement she created — where brands are being asked to disclose not only how many black employees they have, but how many are in leadership positions. The movement has caught on quickly and many of you are demanding transparency from your favorite brands. From graduating high school at 16 to bringing a huge mass brand to Nigeria, Sharon was born to speak out and...
Jun 09, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 54
It's hard to concentrate on anything other than what's happening in the news. Today we have special guest Kayla Greaves , senior beauty editor at InStyle, who discusses with us the state of the beauty industry and what brands can be doing to be better for their black consumers and employees, plus how to be an ally to the black community. We're also highlighting 10 black-owned beauty businesses we personally love (and a few hope to get to know) in hopes you will support these brands with your dol...
Jun 02, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Sarah Tanno-Stewart is the Global Artistry Director at Haus Labs where she works with her client and close friend Lady Gaga — maybe you've heard of her? — to create innovative products for the brand. We invited Sarah on the pod to celebrate the release of LG's 6th studio album, Chromatica, which is out today! Sarah is an incomparable artist; someone who has a wealth of experience and an inspiring journey to share. Her expertise is responsible for most of Lady Gaga's most stunning looks of the pa...
May 29, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 52
THERE'S A BABY ON BOARD! Sara announced her pregnancy this weekend and thank goodness because we could barely keep quiet much longer. To celebrate, we have Dr. Joyce, M D FAAD. as today's guest and she's covering everything you want and need to know about pregnancy skincare. What ingredients are off limits? And are there any treatments you can safely undergo? Is eating your own placenta a scam? Plus we have a lots of new launches to discuss, including some exciting products from Sunday Riley, Ki...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
You asked for this one: in our glorious Facebook group, you wanted to know how products are picked to be sold at certain retailers and what the future of beauty shopping will look like. We instantly thought of one of our favorite e-tailers, Dermstore, who has been a leader in the skincare space and online beauty shopping since it was created in 1999 by a dermatologist. 14 years later, they were acquired by Target and have quickly built a curated assortment of the finest brands in beauty. Preside...
May 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 50
We're honored to have today's guest on the show! Celebrating Asian Pacific American Hertitage Month, Anh Co Tran joins us to share his story of coming to America as an infant with his parents and nine brothers and sisters and how his upbringing shaped his career and his idea of beauty. Of course we couldn't have him on the show without asking about all things hair, where he divulges the mistakes people commonly make, how often you should get a trip, and what really helps to grow long hair. We've...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Rosacea affects 415 million people worldwide. It's a skin condition that results from a variety of factors and triggers, the latter of which can be difficult to pinpoint if you don't know where to start. We have board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Farber of Schweiger Dermatology in NYC as a guest today, and she breaks down what rosacea actually is, the four subtypes, how to identify triggers, products and ingredients to use and avoid, plus treatment options available. In beauty news, a nos...
May 05, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 48
CBD is easily one of the most pitched products in our inboxes. We sometimes feel so overwhelmed with CBD brands and products that it can be easy for us to want to move on to the next big trend. The fact is, however, that most people are just discovering this "gorgeous molecule" (as Casey Georgeson of Saint Jane puts it). We invited Meredith Schroeder, co-founder Fleur Marché — an e-comm site decidated to wellness-focused cannabis products and tauted as the "Sephora of CBD" — on the pod to break ...
Apr 28, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 47
April 22nd is Earth Day! On today's episode, we're focusing on how to incorporate sustainable products into our routine, what to look for (because even we get confused) and brands that are walking the walk and talking the talk. Because the term "sustainable" can have a variety of meanings, we invited friend of the podcast and redeeming Aquaruian Jenny Ong on to discuss her journey to curating her own sustainable stash, what she looks for in a product before using or purchasing it and ways we can...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 46
You know by now that we adore clean beauty brand Kosas , which was founded in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes, a scientist, artist, entrepreneur, mother, and life-long beauty devotee. Sheena was introduced to cosmetics at a young age by her mother, who worked in the industry. Her fascination with makeup and artistic expression lead her to study chemistry at UCI and get a painting apprenticeship with artist Stephanie Pryor. Sheena combined her passions to create Kosas, and on today's episode she explains...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Betina Goldstein is one of the most celebrated nail artists in the industry and has worked on countless celebrity nails, from Zoe Kravitz to Bella Hadid, and is also a Chanel and Essie ambassador. Today, she's walking us through an at-home manicure, how we should be caring for our nails and hands, and how to get rid of gel polish at home. Plus, Sara shares some BIG news. Product mentions: Colorescience Bronzing Face Shield SPF 50 Neulash from skin research laboratories Lime Crime Lip Pops Satin ...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Glams, Kirbie had an issue with her mic. We're sorry. If it's unbearable, please let us know -- this is an informative ep we want you to enjoy, and if the audio quality isn't decent, we might re-record it. Thanks for bearing with us! Retinol is tauted as THE anti-aging ingredient, and for good reason: it does a lot to help with skin turnover. We dissect everything you need to know, from what the ingredient is exactly, how to use it properly and of course some of our favorite recs. Use code Gloss...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 43
