Are you showering enough? If you’ve listened to the celebrity discourse over the past week, you may be convinced bathing is optional. Sara has the scoop from a board-certified derm on how often we should *actually* be showering. Kirbie reports on why a recent Gossip Girl storyline where Julien gets courted by beauty brands is totally bogus, then quizzes Sara on all the brands Cardi B. has stocked in her bathroom. The clever Glamgeleno who can identify this brand has a chance to win a $50 gift ca...
Aug 17, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Fun fact about us: We love to shave our faces! Dermaplaning is an essential part of our skincare routines, but we’ve never given it the proper love and attention it deserves on the pod. Who better to join us in singing the praises of our favorite form of exfoliation than Kerry Benjamin of StackedSkincare — the queen of dermaplaning. On today’s episode, Kerry talks about why you should dermaplane, how to safely and properly do it at home, and debunks the myths associated with shaving your face an...
Aug 13, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Who reigns supreme in the land of beauty? When it comes to celebrities, these top 10 (er, top 9 if we’re being honest) are at the top of their game. Sara quizzes Kirbie in this week’s rendition of Data Girl on those power rankings. Kirbie shares her recent story for Allure about biotin — how it’s probably not growing your hair out, it could be affecting your bloodwork, and might even be contributing to your breakouts. Sephora is pledging to increase the amount of Black-owned brands they carry, b...
Aug 10, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 161
You know we’re big fans of vitamin C over here, but there’s another vitamin we’re obsessed with — and there’s a very good chance you are too (even if you didn’t know it). Vitamin B-3, also known as niacinamide, has been popping up everywhere as of late and there is a very good reason why. On today’s episode of The Glossary, we’re breaking down what the superhero ingredient can do, why you should be using it, and what products you can find it in. Tune in to learn more & hear our picks (which ...
Aug 06, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 160
We’re back from our mini-summer vacay! Did you miss us? We’ve got lots to catch up on including a bunch of exciting beauty retail news and a double-double #WOYF! On this ep, we’re discussing the partnership between Target and Ulta Beauty, which officially launches this month and we want to know — have you seen any ULTAs inside Targets out in the wild??? 👀💄🎯 Kirbie tried out a himalayan salt room while she was in Orlando and she's now officially a believer. Plus, we've got four WOYFs to discus...
Aug 03, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 159
It’s time for another Gloss Angeles Rewind and this week, we’re playing another HIT! We’ve heard from many Glamgelenos that this is one of their favorite episodes and we can’t blame them. We LOVED having The Sleep Doctor Dr. Breus on back in 2019. Not only is he a Clinical Psychologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, but he has also helped countless Hollywood clients with their most desperate sleep issues. If you haven...
Jul 27, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 158
’Tis the season to get hot and sweaty! 🥵💦 While we’re fine with a little dewiness, we really want to know — how can we keep the body odor at bay?!👃 We are sitting down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alicia Zalka to discuss why we sweat, what makes B.O. so stinky, and most importantly, how we can avoid being smelly not just in the summer, but all year round. Tune in for her expert tips! Shop everything mentioned in this episode here Glossangelespod.com Call us: 424-341-0426 Shop produc...
Jul 23, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In today’s mini ep, we should be taking a hiatus but alas, we’re here, and we’re covering a lot of ground! To start, there’s brow pomade in pencil form and a balmy lip gloss that’s giving nostalgic Cargo vibes that Kirbie is obsessing over, Sara shares a cool brand from Refinery29’s Summer Beauty Innovator Awards 🍅, what’s going on with Kylie Cosmetics & KKW Beauty’s rebrand, everything you need to know about the Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen recalls 🧴, an opp for frontline workers to ge...
Jul 20, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 156
We have gushed about NuFACE many times on the pod, so it's shocking it took us *this* long to get woman behind the first-ever at-home microcurrent device on the show! Tera Peterson co-founded NuFACE in 2005 with her mother, a fellow aesthetican and decades-long user of professional microcurrent treatments at the spa. We're often asked about how to incorporate microcurrent into your routine, how it actually works, who it's best for, and if you *really* need to invest in those NuFACE activators, s...
Jul 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 155
It was only our second episode, but we discussed a much-debated topic: what's the best way to apply your skincare products? We'll touch on essences and toners (and the difference between the two), when eye cream should be applied, and debate about the application of oils. And we correct a previously reported stance on SPF. Take a listen and enjoy this rewind episode from 2019! Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glossangelespod , ...
Jul 13, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 154
On June 9th, 2019, Gloss Angeles was born — and we’re so thankful for the support you’ve offered us over the years! One thing we haven’t done in our over 100(!) episodes is interview each other, so today we’re putting ourselves in the hot seat. So where do we see ourselves in 20 years? What was the worst interview experience we’ve each had? Who would be in our celebrity glam squads? We spill the tea and share our best advice in today’s jam-packed episode. And be sure to tune in: if you sent us a...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Let's take it back to 2019, Glams! This month we're enjoying our summer, so you'll notice most (if not all) Tuesday episodes will be republished from our archives! This episode first aired July 23rd, 2019 -- our third podcast EVER! -- but the tips remain the same. We're sharing our tried and true hacks for keeping your makeup put all summer long. We'll have fresh guest episodes each Friday! Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glos...
Jul 06, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 152
She’s bacccckkkkk. Gloss Angeles favorite Amanda Montell has returned to our podcast to once again share her linguistic prowess with us, this time discussing the language of fanaticism and how the beauty industry uses speech to create cult-like devotion in certain communities. Amanda just released her second book Cultish, which examines the power that words have and the way people and brands use them to lure us in, from beauty influencers to MLMs. Tune in to hear the beauty brands you may not co...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 151
There's been so much news (and drama!) within the sunscreen industry that we thought a primer on the history of SPF was due for The Glossary. We talk about sunscreen nonstop on the pod, but how does it actually work? What's the best way to reapply over makeup? How is it regulated? Is SPF 50 really better than SPF 30? Learn about the beginnings of sunscreen regulations in the United States, who we can thank for broad-spectrum protection, as well as all of our favorite sunscreen picks — from face ...
Jun 29, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Hyram Yarbro was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Arizona to a Mormon Family, not paying much attention to skincare. After moving to Hawaii, getting a sunburn (how times have changed!) and needing a product to help conceal the redness, he ventured into a Sephora and learned quickly the power of cosmetics. Fast forward to 2017, Hyram launched his Youtube channel, advocating for his audience to learn more about the ingredients in their skincare. In 2020, Hyram was the #1 skinfluencer on Youtub...
Jun 25, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Happy Newsday! Get your a$$ over to Wal-mart — Sharon Chuter just launched a new brand exclusive to the major retailer. Exciting! Are you a Paula's Choice fan? Then you probably heard the brand just got acquired by a huge beauty conglomerate. Tell us how you really feel! Finally, some stressful(?!) beauty news: a study found “forever chemicals” (aka PFAs) were widespread in several makeup products. Should we be worried? Tune in to hear our piping hot takes and share your thoughts below. Watch ou...
Jun 22, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 148
It's Friday! Today's guest is one of our favorite people in the industry: Jessica Cruel, Allure’s Content Director. On today’s episode, we talk to Jess about her newest endeavor — The Melanin Edit , a platform exploring every facet of Black beauty and skincare, from the most innovative treatments for hyperpigmentation to the social and emotional realities. Jess also shares how she got started in her career and her favorite Black-owned beauty brands. Tune in now. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Glo...
Jun 18, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 147
The band is back together! After a year and a half of recording through Zoom, Kirbie and Sara reunited for an in-person recording during a recent trip to Austin! Tune in to today’s episode to hear the two catch up IRL and share the beauty products they packed with them for their first trip since before the world shut down. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbiejohnson , @ saratan Twitter: @ glossangelespod ...
Jun 15, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 146
You called, so we're answering! On today's Mailbag episode, we're addressing all of the questions you left us on our hotline, on Instagram, and in the Facebook group. Tune in to hear our hot takes on when to start using retinol, what order your sunscreen should be applied, and our favorite lightweight concealers. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbiejohnson , @ saratan Twitter: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbie...
Jun 11, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 145
What sexy cupcake of a performer has us gushing over their (potential) upcoming beauty brand? What’s the fate of Marc Jacobs Beauty? Should you throw away your sunscreen because some random Mommy influencer tells you to? (Spoiler alert: no.) We’re answering these beauty questions during headlines this week! We’re excited about Deciem’s stance on chemicals and hope more brands follow suit, plus we’re equally as excited about Kate Winslet’s new job as a major brand ambassador. And Kirbie recommend...
Jun 08, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Happy Pride Month, Glamgelenos! We’re kicking things off with one of the OG beauty Youtubers and “men in makeup” — MannyMUA! Manny sat down with us to chat about growing up in a Mormon household, how he got his start on YouTube, and his latest palette for Lunar Beauty. He also talked to us about his recent interview with President Biden about the vaccine and SPF — so major! Tune in now. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos ) Instagram: @ glossang...
Jun 04, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Welcome to The Glossary: a new series that breaks down everything you need to know about specific ingredients, featuring a few of our favorite product recommendations. We’re kicking the series off with a tried-and-true that’s known for helping your skin look brighter and smoother — it’s LACTIC ACID! If you’ve ever wondered where it came from, what it does, and how to use it, grab your notebook and tune in. Plus, you can view all of our product recs and sources for the episode on our website! Glo...
Jun 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 142
If you're a beauty fan, you're a fan of Marianna Hewitt. The influencer and co-founder of Summer Fridays has 1 million Instagram followers clocking all of her best beauty tips, from how to use the Dyson Airwrap to showcasing celebrities doing her makeup. But it took some time for Marianna to get to this point. Today, she outlines her original career goals, what it was like working with brands before "influencer" was even a word, to the sweet way her dad is involved in her beauty journey. She als...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Facebook debuts live shopping, a comfy lip trend you're going to be seeing everywhere, and CVS Beauty's continuing efforts to end photoshopped ads — we're talking about all of it on today's episode! Plus, it's Data Girl time! Kirbie is quizzing Sara about the top 10 beauty brands in the US (according to Tribe Dynamics). Play along and tell us how many you got right. And Sara's bursting over this new product that's helped enhance her oral care regimen. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles ...
May 25, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 140
There’s no need to intro today’s iconic guest because we are all fans — she is one of the reasons the beauty industry is ~thriving~ today. Michelle Phan walked so we could R-U-N, y’all. But on this episode, the OG influencer-turned-mogul is talking about topics beyond just makeup and skincare. We’re chatting Bitcoin, astrology, and YouTube drama. Plus, the latest Em Cosmetics launch that’ll have you glowing like the🌙 ! Tune in now and be sure to use code GLOSS at EmCosmetics.com through 6/21/20...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 139
We’ve got a lot to chat about on this week’s beauty news! Kristin Cavallari is coming out with her own skincare line, and while interesting, one thing about it rubs us the wrong way. Zara Beauty is happening, but why? And MAC is collaborating with the CRUELest Disney villain. (A tangent ensures, be prepared. {Disney pun intended.}) Plus, a calming skincare trend Kirbie thinks we’ll be seeing everywhere soon and the game-changing eye drops for anyone with “sleepy eyes.” Glossangelespod.com Facebo...
May 18, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 138
If you've ever considered microneedling for things like fine lines, skin texture or decompressed acne scars — or have had a microneedling appointment before — this episode is for you! We're thrilled to partner with Aesthetics Biomedical on this episode, the company behind Vivace RF Microneedling . Vivace is known as one of the most sought-after name-brand professional microneedling treatments, as it's minimally invasive and helps promote the production of collagen along with radio frequency. To ...
May 14, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 137
It's Wednesday (sorry we're a day late!) and we have a lot of celebrity beauty headlines to cover. First up, the Prince Estate has collaborated with Urban Decay on an upcoming collection. Kirbie and Sara share their thoughts (and the missed product opportunities –– When Doves Cry-liner, anyone?). Sara tries to hide her jealousy of Lori Harvey (and fails), who is not only launching a skincare brand, but is testing it on BF Michael "Bae" Jordan. Lil Yachty has us excited about his upcoming nail pa...
May 12, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 136
If you’ve listened to the pod before, you know we’re big fans of Michelle Ranavat. Her line of luxury botanical skincare products inspired by the beauty rituals of Indian Royalty are not only highly effective, but will also make you feel like a total Queen when using it. In this episode, Michelle chats with us about how she went from STEM to beauty, what the main principles of Ayurveda are, and why you shouldn’t be sleeping on saffron in your skincare. Michelle also offers tips on how we can hel...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 135
It's May! In plant news, TikTok is obsessed with chlorophyll for acne, but is there any legitimacy to the claims it helps clear up your skin? We investigate. Plus, we now know every brand that will be available at Kohl's x Sephora, including some notables missing from the list. Tennis champ Naomi Osaka is getting into the SPF game, and Kirbie is dishing (pun intended) on a product that's totally changed her cleaning game. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles...
May 04, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 134
