We’re closing out Sustainability Month with one of the leaders in the movement. You can’t talk about conscious beauty without talking about Tata Harper . The Colombian-born engineer-turned-beauty brand founder is behind one of the most popular luxury clean beauty brands on the market. On the pod, Tata talks about how her brand has evolved since launching in 2010, what it’s like to run her own business and farm, and what consumers and brands can do to take small steps in being more sustainable. S...
Apr 30, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 133
It's our last collaboration of Collaboration Madness Month and we're super excited to share it's with Forever35 ! Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer host the award-winning podcast, where the friends and fellow journalists share all their favorite things, from serums to self-care. Today, we asked them both to break down their full routines to share some of their favorite beauty products, what they think the best self-care modalities are, and share some killer advice they wish they heard in their 20's...
Apr 27, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 132
We’re closing out Sustainability Month with a beauty legend and a leader in the sustainability movement. Victor Casale is the co-founder of MOB Beauty, a brand focused on creating pro quality makeup with non-irritating ingredients in reusable and recyclable packaging. But before he started MOB, Vic helped launch MAC Cosmetics as the Chief Chemist/Managing Director and then went on to create CoverFX as the brand’s Chief Innovation Officer. NBD. As co-founder of MOB Beauty, his goal is to take all...
Apr 23, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 131
It's been a minute since we've filled you in on beauty news, Glamgelenos! This week, Kirbie and Sara are talking all things sunscreen. What's the deal with traveling with SPF? We're giving you the latest from the TSA. If you're still confused why Krave Beauty's Beet Shield is being pulled off the shelves, we're breaking down exactly why. Last, but not least, we're discussing Gwyneth Paltrow's controversial sunscreen application method because of course we had to. Plus, a new brow gel from Kosas ...
Apr 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Today we’re covering one of the most discussed and confusing topics when it comes to beauty and sustainability: RECYCLING! What are you supposed to do with all those empty dry shampoo bottles? Can you really recycle those eyeshadow palettes? And what exactly is the mobius loop? Kirbie and Sara break down everything you need to know when it comes to recycling your empty beauty goods, from how to read the labels to what caps and nozzles need to be removed or kept on when tossing in the trash. Plus...
Apr 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Do you think about Britney Spears? Like, in general? It’s no secret Kirbie does — A LOT. In our second podswap of the month, we have the host of Dunzo !, Troy McEady, on to discuss Britney and the conversation that revolves around her hair. Dunzo! revisits celebrity relationships you thought you knew everything about. A true pop culture historian with a memory like a steel trap, Troy discusses those pop culture moments of yesteryear that live rent-free in your head. From album reviews to deep di...
Apr 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 128
We’re kicking off Sustainability Month with our first guest! Twenty five years ago, long before “clean” beauty was a buzzword, Brook Harvey-Taylor launched Pacifica Beauty . Now, she’s considered the godmother of the movement, dedicating her life’s work to creating quality beauty that’s accessible to everyone and better for our planet. During our interview, Brook shares how she got her start selling perfumes at Grateful Dead concerts, how the term “clean” has evolved over the last three decades,...
Apr 09, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 127
If Gloss Angeles had a third co-host, we’d nominate David Yi . In addition to being the Editor-in-Chief of Very Good Light , the author of the upcoming book Pretty Boys, and founder of Biden Beauty — yes, the one from the 2020 Election! — the multihyphenate has decided to launch his very own gender-inclusive skincare brand called Good Light. On this episode, David talks about his mission to redefine beauty and masculinity, how he deals with imposter syndrome, and what makes his skincare products...
Apr 02, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 125
It’s Mailbag timeeee! You asked, we’re answering. On this episode, we’re addressing all the questions you have been chatting about in the Facebook group , covering everything from whether you should get preventative Botox to the difference between gua sha vs. jade rollers. Listen to see if your Q got A'd! We’ll be doing this regularly, so hit us with your questions for our next mailbag episode. (Reminder: all products mentioned are on our website.) Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Jo...
Mar 30, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Whether or not you have kids, plan to have kids, or don’t want kids at all, we guarantee you’ll learn something from today's episode! Sara, Peach & Lily founder Alicia Yoon and Dr. Harvey Karp — pediatrician, best-selling author of the #1 parent guide Happiest Baby on the Block, and creator of the SNOO — discuss motherhood, beauty sleep for new moms and more. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbiejohnso...
Mar 26, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 123
On today's episode, we are continuing the conversation about how to show love and support for the AAPI community during these difficult times. Kirbie and Sara are highlighting some of their favorite Asian-owned beauty brands, creators, and organizations in hopes you'll support them with your dollar or a follow. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbiejohnson , @ saratan Twitter: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbiejo...
Mar 23, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 122
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a beauty product from scratch, consider today’s episode your first lesson. Our guest knows A LOT about making makeup and skincare products from ideation to launch, thanks to his decade-long career working in the industry. Daniel Kiyoi became the Creative Director of Tarte at just 26 years old and is responsible for helping create and design some of the brand’s most popular products. Now, he’s creating beauty brands under his own incubator agency ca...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 121
The business of beauty is a big one, but when it comes down to it, there are eight mega companies that have a hold on the cosmetic market and own a huge number of our favorite makeup, hair, and skincare brands. On today’s episode, we break down which brands are sisters and what parent conglomerates own them, from L’Oreal to LVMH. You might be surprised to learn that your favorite drugstore lipstick is made by the same company that formulates your go-to luxury moisturizer. That said, just because...
Mar 17, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 120
You don’t need to be a fan of the show ‘Euphoria’ to understand the impact Donni Davy ’s makeup artistry has had on the industry, let alone pop culture. Those rhinestone-studded cat eyes or glitter tears that’s been crowding your IG feed? It’s all thanks to Donni’s influence. And while we’re obsessed with the bold and unapologetic makeup movement she helped start, there is so much more to Donni’s work than meets the eye (no pun intended). On today’s episode, we sit down (virtually, of course) wi...
Mar 12, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 119
A few weeks back, we raved about the one and only Droplette : a misting device that uses technology to deliver ingredients not on top of the skin, but into the skin. Looking for a solution for a medical disorder, founders Madhavi Gavini and Rathi Srinivas saw the value Droplette offered the skincare industry, and thus a device was born. We had so many questions about the product itself after featuring it on What's on Your Face that we figured the best people to answer your questions would be the...
Mar 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 118
We are still in shock from the news that after 20 years, Becca Cosmetics will cease operations in September. We have our thoughts on what could have ultimately lead to the downfall of the cosmetics brand. In our new (and certainly recurring) segment Celebrity Skin, we have a slew of celebrity launches to discuss. (Yes, more!) We dive into one of the incubators behind many celebrity-lead brands to give intel on what we may see more of in the future. Plus, there's a ton of new product launches you...
Mar 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 117
In 2015, Melissa Butler pitched her brilliant business on ‘Shark Tank’ — a bold, colorful, and inclusive beauty line that she believed would disrupt the market. She was rejected and criticized, but that didn’t stop her. Years later, The Lip Bar would become one of Target’s best-selling makeup brands, garnering a huge fan base which included the likes of Michelle Obama (more on that in the episode!). Now, Melissa is partnering with Walmart to make her incredible beauty products even more accessib...
Feb 26, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Kirbie and Sara are back with some piping hot beauty news! First up, a boatload of celebrity beauty brand launches including one from the indefatigable momager-turned-momtrepreneur Kris Jenner herself. Would you buy KJ skincare? Let’s discuss. We’re also talking the latest K-Beauty trends and the hairstyle (and jeans) TikTok youths love to hate. Plus, a concealer/foundation from Marc Jacobs that’s earned a spot as Sara’s #WOYF this week! Watch our episodes! CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Instagra...
Feb 23, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 115
When it comes to celebrity estheticians in Hollywood, Kate Somerville is the OG. Kirbie and Sara have been longtime fans of Kate and her products, as well as her famous clinic on Melrose Place. But there’s a lot more to know about Kate than the famous faces she’s worked on or the skincare she’s made. In our interview with the legend herself, Kate shares stories about growing up in a barn, her battle with eczema, and how she transformed Janet Gaynor's (the first woman to win an Academy Award) old...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 114
In honor of Valentine's Day — or Galentine's Day as we like to call it over here at Gloss Angeles — we have Matthew Herman, co-founder of Boy Smells, on the pod to discuss all things candles, fragrance, and emotions (specifically the ones that certain scents can evoke). Matthew and his partner David Kien founded the brand in their LA kitchen as an experiment back in 2016 and now, Boy Smells is one of the most popular candle brands on the market. They even have a collab with the one and only Kace...
Feb 13, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Is your skin dry? Or is it just dehydrated? Are you aware there is a difference between Aquaphor and Vaseline? What are you doing in the shower that's causing more harm than good to your skin? Esthetician, brand-founder and glow queen Joanna Vargas is today's guest to discuss the purpose of our skin, the difference between hydrating and moisturizing, and what factors may be contributing to your parched complexion. Plus, Kirbie is sharing what's on her face today: an incredible tool that has redu...
Feb 09, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 112
"I think she changed our lives," Sara tells Kirbie. And it's true. Bridgette Hill , WTS, a certified trichologist known as The Scalp Therapist is a wealth of information that will change the way we treat our hair and scalp moving forward. What are microbiome imbalances and how do they affect your hair growth? Why hasn't scalp health been studied until recently? Are you overcleansing your hair? What haircare product should you not spend a ton of money on? And why do you need to buy condiment bott...
Feb 05, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Don't be offended — we've been in your exact position. That's why we're sharing our tips on how to avoid these three extremely common mistakes you're making when it comes to your skincare routine. They may sound like common sense, or they may surprise you — it's hard to know since skincare is so personal. It's a topic we're commonly asked about and we hope this guide helps you get out of skincare any skincare drama you may be entangled in, from bad application habits to purchasing for the wrong ...
Feb 02, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Emma Chamberlain is an entrepreneur, which is more than a lot of us could say when we were 19, amirite? She's also a global sensation with over 12M Instagram followers, 9M+ Youtube subscribers and over 1B views on the platform. Everyone wants a piece of Emma and she's happy to oblige — she's a content creator, podcaster, coffee company owner and now Creative Director and Global Brand Ambassador for Bad Habit , a new line of skincare staples priced between $18-$28. We fell in love with her during...
Jan 29, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 109
TikTok is the reason many of us have kept our sanity this year due to its thriving algorithm and insanely watchable videos. There's tons of beauty gems to be found but also quite a few ideas we wouldn't recommend partaking in. Today we're explaining the best and worst of trends from the 'Tok, from creating dark circles with makeup (???) to a lawsuit that has many TikTok users throwing out their shampoo and conditioner. Before you overhaul your haircare, listen to today's ep to get a handle on wh...
Jan 26, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 108
You fell in love with Lana Condor while watching her charming portrayal of Lara Jean Covey in Netflix's " To All the Boys I've Loved Before ." The actress and singer is joining us on today's episode to talk all of the things: eyelash extensions and how to maintain them between appointments, having to give up the emotional attachment to her hair as an actress, how Noah Centineo's body changed throughout filming all three movies (😏), Lara Jean's beauty evolution, and how growing up Asian-American...
Jan 22, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 108
We've wanted to make this episode for awhile now! We got to chatting about brands and products we're obsessed with but don't show enough love on the podcast. All that changes today! We're singing the praises of 6 brands, including skincare, makeup and haircare saviors. These brands have been tried and trues throughout our lives, from the drugstore brand Sara was purchasing long before she was a beauty editor to a serum Kirbie used to steal from her mom in high school. (Sorry Janet!) We explain t...
Jan 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Today's guest really needs no introduction, but humor us? Jen Atkin is founder of Ouai, a coveted hairstylist to stars like Chrissy Teigen, the Kardashians, the Jenners, the Hadids; aspiring dog ranch owner and now she can officially add author to that long list. In the beauty industry, Jen is known for her incredible work ethic, lifting up others within the beauty world and working to bring talented people together. She dropped by the show to chat with Kirbie and Sara about her new book Blowing...
Jan 15, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 106
It's Tuesday, which means we've got recommendations for what should be on your face! Kirbie is obsessed with this tinted moisturizer that gives a filtered finish and Sara is living up to her resolution of treating her body as well as her face with her picks. Plus, lots of beauty news to discuss: a popular brand is coming to Target, Ulta has a sale everyone needs to get in on, and is there any truth to those Jeffree Star/Kanye West rumors? We're breaking it all down in today's episode! Watch our ...
Jan 12, 2021•38 min
Brad Mondo typically reacts to videos of people doing things like ombre-ing their hair at home with box dye or critiquing makeovers from shows like America's Next Top Model , but today the hairdresser is reacting to his current reality as an internet sensation. With over 6 million subscribers on Youtube, Brad discusses how he keeps his sanity when dealing with both the blessing and curse of social media fame, growing up the son of a salon owner, launching his own brand and answers some of your m...
Jan 08, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 104
