We’re doing our annual Gift Guide episode a little differently this year! Instead of sticking strictly to beauty goodies, Kirbie and Sara are sharing what they’re *actually* gifting their loved ones this year. From a smart speaker that’ll make your life a whole lot easier to a robe that’s equal parts chic and comfy, there’s a gift idea for every person on your list! Shop this episode here . GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episode...
Dec 10, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Glams, so much news to cover today. First and foremost, we get into the ins-and-outs of the most prolific TikTok account of our time: Penelope Disick's. She may be 9, but she's gunning for Steven Soderbergh's job. Next, Kirbie discusses the three products she's been using that has taken her skin from straight up decrepit to bouncy, firmer and moisturized within two days. Sara breaks down what it really means when a celeb signs on as a creative director, which deviates into a discussion of how ce...
Dec 07, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 192
It’s an honor to have Nyakio Grieco on the podcast today! The beauty veteran joins us to talk about her former life as an agent, how her Kenyan roots inspired her to launch Nyakio Beauty, and her commitment to helping Black and Brown-owned beauty businesses create generational wealth at Thirteen Lune . Find all of the products Nyakio mentioned in today's episode . GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https:...
Dec 03, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 191
We’re kicking off today’s episode by announcing our Gloss Angeles awards nominees in each category! (A friendly reminder to vote here if you haven’t already!) Then, we’re discussing some beauty news, including a story Kirbie wrote on special effects makeup and CGI, the truth about probiotic skincare , and a fashionable beauty trend that’s making waves: skincare-infused PJs . Yay or nay? Tune in to hear our thoughts and be sure to share yours! GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod...
Nov 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 190
It's our Thanksgiving episode! (Hence why we're releasing one ep this week on a Wednesday.) Kirbie and Sara discuss what Thanksgiving foods are necessary and which need to get lost. Then, big announcement: we're putting on our own awards and we need your help! Use this form to vote for your favorites by December 3rd, 2021. We give our first impressions of Harry Styles's beauty line and Kirbie breaks down five of her favorite products that are under $20. We're thankful for you, Glams! All product...
Nov 24, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK, which means it’s time for our annual Black Friday episode! Kirbie and Sara compiled a list of over a hundred (!!!) sales to shop next week and walk you through some of their top steals and deals, from Augustinus Bader and About-Face to Charlotte Tilbury and Tatcha. Tune in today and get your shopping list ready! THE GLOSS ANGELES BLACK FRIDAY DOCUMENT Every product mentioned in this ep Our LinkTree GlossAngelesPod.com CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop produ...
Nov 19, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 188
We've discussed when we've attended press (or brand) trips, but we haven't explained why they exist, the purpose of going on one, and how it differs as an editor from an influencer. Since Sara recently returned from a trip, we're breaking it all down! Plus, Kirbie details her experience meeting Tinx and Sara shares 3 wallet-friendly WOYFs. Shop this episode: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/26194 Watch Fool Coverage's episode on Brand Trips: https://youtu.be/8IZIruL6lz0 GlossAngelesPod.com CAL...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 187
Chronic, low-grade inflammation has been linked to accelerating the aging process. Ben Van Handel had dedicated the past 10 years of his life learning about this process, also known as "inflammaging," and discovered a molecule that is clinically proven to not only stop inflammaging but protect skin as well. His product, Heraux Molecular Anti-Inflammaging Serum is one of our favorites on the pod, so we brought Ben on to discuss what causes the process, how Heraux works, advancements he's currentl...
Nov 12, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Lots of news to cover this Tuesday! Kirbie and Sara break down every offering from R.E.M. Beauty (yuh) -- including how naughty it is. Addison Rae has gotten into the fragrance game, Tati Westbrook shut down her popular beauty brand, and a Glamgeleno schools us on the detrimental environmental impact NFTs have. Shop everything from this episode GlossAngelesPod.com CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcast Instagra...
Nov 09, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Happy Friday, Glams! We don’t have a guest on today’s ep, but we DO have a bunch of new notable product launches we want to talk about! Tune in to hear our thoughts on T3’s Airebrush Duo, Matter of Fact’s Vitamin C and Hydrating cream, Urban Decay founder Wende Zomnir’s new brand Caliray, the new Beautyblender foundation, and Simihaze’s all over tint. Are there any new launches you’re curious about? Let us know on social or call our hotline! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop product...
Nov 05, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We relive our Halloweekend costumes, including Kirbie’s EPIC Gamora get-up that she did all by herself. (Disney, where is her check?!) We share our first under-$20 WOYF, which just so happens to be a collaboration between Nails of LA and our very own Sara Tan ! Lastly, we’re recapping this week’s beauty news, including drama around a blue light-protective skincare that totally flopped and the convo around beauty NFTs — do we care? Shop this episode here Glossangelespod.com Call us: 424-341-0426 ...
Nov 03, 2021•47 min
Murder Mystery & Makeup . If you’ve been on Youtube the last few years, it’s hard to miss Bailey Sarian, the newly crowned queen of makeup videos. Bailey’s unique content is lightyears different from the typical reviews and transformations we’ve seen on the platform. As a professional makeup artist, she discusses true crime stories while applying her face and it has made her a bonafide superstar in the space. Bailey joins Kirbie and discusses growing up the daughter of a 911 operator, the re...
Oct 29, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 182
When Ellen's skincare line, Kind Science , was originally announced, we were confused about the "why" of it all. This week, the brand invited us to meet Ellen and her co-founder Victoria Jackson at her show. We tried the products ahead of the launch and learned more about the formulas, and yes, got to meet Ellen. We're sharing our unfiltered review of the brand in today's episode. Plus, listener questions! La Mer or Augustinus Bader? Who is the Dyson Airwrap best for? And what's on Kirbie's face...
Oct 27, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 181
We could not be more excited about today’s guest, Glams! If you listen to the pod, you know that we love this man, his work, and his incredible makeup line, so without further ado, please welcome Mario Dedivanovic aka Makeup By Mario to Gloss Angeles! On today’s episode, the celebrity makeup artist and beauty founder gets personal with Kirbie and Sara about all matters of beauty and life, from his earliest memories swatching his mom’s makeup to the real reason he decided to launch his own brand....
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 180
We're bringing you a replay of one of our favorite episodes: 2020's Halloween conversation featuring Tony Gardner, acclaimed special effects artists and notably the man behind some of the amazing characters of Hocus Pocus! Kirbie chats with Tony about transforming character actor Doug Jones into Billy Butcherson, how Binx the cat was brought to life, and some work they sketched that never made it into the film. Enjoy Glamgelenos -- we'll be back on Friday with a fresh episode. Glossangelespod.co...
Oct 19, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 179
If you've noticed you're clenching your mouth on the regular, or perhaps wake up with a sore jaw or even a headache, chances are you grind your teeth and clench your jaw — and could possibly have TMD. We recruited one of our favorite dentists. Dr. Victoria Veytsman, to detail exactly why we clench and grind, some considerations to think about to help mitigate these issues, and also discuss veneers, why teeth shift, the importance of a mouth guard, and all of her favorite at-home oral care produc...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 178
Glams, huge news. First off, Kirbie and Sara are losing it over the thought of Selena Gomez and Chris Evans dating. What would their celebrity couple name be? Sara then shares her experience getting PRP injected into her face with Dr. Jason Diamond, one of LA's top plastic surgeons. In not-so-shocking news, Sara recommends yet another body product. We're fine with it -- has she steered us wrong before? (No.) In headlines, we share our first impressions of Ellen Degeneres's new skin care line, Ki...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Lasers. Botox. Fillers. We talk about these treatments all the time for your face, but did you know you could get them for your feet?! We didn't either until we met Dr. Brad Schaeffer, TikTok-famous podiatrist and star of TLC's 'My Feet Are Killing Me.' We have Dr. Brad on today's pod to talk to us all about the latest aesthetic services you can get for your feet, the difference between a medical-grade pedicure and the one you get at a nail salon, and tips for achieving the healthiest and sexies...
Oct 08, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 176
We love all of the brands that we talk about here on Gloss Angeles, but we have a special place in our hearts for the ones that are founded in LA! And there's nothing more LA than Tower28, a brand that celebrates the diversity and beauty of our city and sensitive skin. (Fun fact: it’s also a lifeguard tower in Santa Monica!). On today's ep, we have CEO and founder Amy Liu on to tell us why she wanted to launch her own brand after working for companies like Josie Maran and Kate Somerville, why ma...
Oct 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 175
On today's episode, Kirbie and Sara discover Zoom's Studio Effects feature, where the application adds lipstick, brows and facial hair to your image. Kirbie dives into the launch of Facile Skin, her dermatologist's new brand that's been years in the making, and highlights why she thinks this is a different take on a dermatologist-founded brand. In headlines, Sara breaks down the upcoming CVS sale and the launch of Kylie Baby, Kirbie explains her experience with Coolsculpting and what exactly hap...
Sep 28, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 174
GLEEK HIVE RISE UP! It’s a big day over here at Gloss Angeles HQ: we are joined by the woman behind Tina Cohen-Chang — singer, actress, and Tony award-winning producer Jenna Ushkowitz!!! Jenna recently got married (she was the cover star for BRIDES’ new digital magazine launch!) and shared her best bridal beauty tips, from what you should consider when you’re thinking about your glam to who should be in the room with you getting ready. Of course, we had to talk to Jenna about her Glee days too —...
Sep 24, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 173
On today’s ep, we’re chatting about Smashbox’s adoption of BECCA, how TikTok made a 50-year-old lipstick go viral, and the popular cosmetic procedure Chrissy Teigen recently got. And because we’re loving what’s been on our faces recently, we’ve got a stacked super #WOYF coming at ya feautring a possible dupe for La Mer , Sara's new holy grail eyebrow gel , a product to make your winged liner troubles fade away, and a designer foundation worth every penny. Tune in now! Check out Black Honey dupes...
Sep 22, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Jessica Alba. Megan Fox. Gemma Chan. Amanda Seyfried. What do these gorgeous, famous faces have in common? Monika Blunder ’s makeup artistry! And lucky us, we’ve got the talented MUA herself on the pod today. Tune in to hear Monika talk about her upbringing in Austria, her first celebrity client (a major ‘00s model), her secret for radiant, red carpet-worthy skin, and some JUICY industry intel that surprised Kirbie and Sara. 🤭 Plus, you won’t want to miss her epic #WOYFs that’ll influence you t...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Two major celebrity brands were announced last week! We reveal all the juicy details of Lolavie and r.e.m. beauty . Sara quizzes Kirbie on the most-searched celebrity wedding hairstyles on Data Girl, and we have a WOYF that's sure to help calm your tired, irritated skin — brought to you by our friends at StriVectin. Shop all the products discussed in this episode Glossangelespod.com Call us: 424-341-0426 Shop product from our episodes Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamge...
Sep 14, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 170
If you’re on the hunt for smooth, glowy, baby-soft skin, chemical peels are at the top of the list of esthetician-recommended options. But peels can be intimidating — how exactly do they work? How do you know what type is best for you? And how can you avoid a Samantha Jones moment?! Renowned dermatologist and pioneer of peels Dr. Dennis Gross is our guest today and he’s demystifying everything you need to know about the popular skincare treatment. Shop everything from this episode Glossangelespo...
Sep 10, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 169
You’ve heard us wax poetic about what’s on our faces for the last two years, but what we really want to know is what’s been on YOUR faces, Glamgelenos. We asked you to share your #WOYFs and lucky us — you’ve been calling the hotline! On today’s very special episode, we’re sharing some incredible products our community has been loving lately. Tune in to hear about a hair gel you can use as a brow setter, an under-the-radar mascara, and a designer cuticle cream Kirbie and Sara are *adding to cart*...
Sep 03, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 168
If you’ve been on TikTok, Twitter, or Instagram this past week, there’s a very high chance you watched a video of a woman in her 50s dabbing on eye cream, which made her very visible bags under her eyes disappear in a matter of a few minutes. The video has gone absolutely viral because it’s so unbelievable, the woman in question is being accused of witchcraft. The magical product she credits for her instantaneous transformation? Peter Thomas Roth's Instant Firmx Eye Cream . In today’s episode, w...
Aug 31, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 167
You've no doubt seen Ami Colé all over your Instagram lately, and it's for good reason: the Senegalese-inspired, Harlem-born brand is absolutely gorgeous, from the packaging to the formulations. Sara previously sang its praises when she chose it as a recent #WOYF. So how did Ami Colé emerge successful in such a competitive landscape? Two words: Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye. We're chatting with the founder, CEO, and mastermind behind the brand that's winning over beauty lovers with three simple, yet lux...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Pinterest adds a new hair search function, Lil Huddy teams up with Glamnetic on some nail stickers that’ll get you excited for Halloween, and candle drama! We’re covering the latest headlines in beauty on today’s episode. Plus, the innovative device that Kirbie thinks will be a game-changer for those with hyperpigmentation. Also: if you called in about the mystery Cardi B. product, check your email! We haven't heard back from the first caller. Shop everything mentioned in this episode Glossangel...
Aug 25, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 165
It's National Hair Loss Awareness Month, so we’re talking with the founder of one of our favorite haircare brands — Melisse Shaban of Virtue Labs . Melisse is sharing her hair wisdom with us, from how to deal with hair loss, the only ingredient FDA-approved to grow hair, plus how men and women's hair loss differs. She also discusses the innovative ingredient in Virtue's products — Alpha Keratin 60ku —that's done wonders for Kirbie & Sara's hair. Shop everything from this episode: https://sho...
Aug 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 164
