Typically, when you finish a product, it's a good thing. As beauty editors, it's a little more complicated: testing is our job, and while we may use a product to the last drop, it doesn't necessarily mean we'd recommend it or buy it again. You can enjoy a product but that doesn't make it a holy grail, right? Today we're discussing 10 products we've made our way through, why they stayed in our rotation, and if we think they're worth the ultimate repurchase. Check out all 10 products here . GlossA...
Aug 12, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 254
Summer is not over yet (yay), which means the mosquitoes are still a problem (boo). If you’re not a fan of the traditional repellents, the internet is suggesting…Victoria’s Secret perfumes?! On today’s episode, we’re talking about the two VS scents that are allegedly protecting people from bites as good as DEET! We’re also covering some exciting new launches, Kirbie’s go-to powder, and Haus Labs’ latest sold-out lip product that feels super familiar. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https:/...
Aug 09, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 253
Facial aging: what happens when we get older? Dr. Amir Karam, the San Diego-based double board-certified plastic surgeon, promotes the fact that aging is inevitable, but also, taking care of your skin is a crucial part of prevention. In today's episode, he explains how skin changes contribute to facial aging just as much as volume loss and laxity, what types of skincare products are pertinent to keeping your skin looking pristine, how filler (when it goes overboard) can cause scar tissue and ult...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 252
New moon🌙 , new hair 💇🏻♀️💇🏼♀️! Kirbie and Sara share the reason they both decided to make a chop. Then in news, they discuss Glossier’s forthcoming entry into Sephora, r.e.m. beauty’s 60-shade concealer launch, and a TikTok RN injector’s unsolicited beauty advice for Natalia Dyer. Plus, Sara’s sharing her current WOYF — friend-of-the-pod Halsey’s new brand, af94! Tune in to hear why you’ll want it all. S hop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-3...
Aug 02, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 251
Welcome to Beauty Court. Today, we're playing listener voicemails regarding a question we posed at the end of episode 248: do founder stories influence you to buy a product? Alternatively, if a founder's beliefs don't agree with yours, if the product is good — do you care? This week we also celebrate National Liptick Day and there's major sales going down at Ulta Beauty. Twitter has been abuzz with the reveal that the 10-step K-Beauty routine may not be a thing Koreans *actually* do. So how did ...
Jul 26, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 250
Tiara Willis is a 20-year-old licensed esthetician whose influence began on Twitter as @ MakeupForWOC . Now, she's leading the conversation on the platform about important skincare topics and sharing her favorite products ( and the ones she's not a fan of) with her engaged community. Tiara amplified the "two finger rule" tip for sunscreen application, changing how people think about and wear SPF, and made CeraVe a must-have for beauty fanatics. She's on the show to talk about her experience with...
Jul 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 249
On today’s episode, Kirbie and Sara start off by discussing their thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty (spoiler alert: they loved it) and offer up some important advice to their younger teen listeners (#hofomo). They’re also discussing a slew of celebrity/influencer beauty launches from Ashley Tisdale, Idris Elba and influencer Garance Dore. Kirbie is also sharing what’s currently on her face — an innovative new skin care brand that aims to make notoriously unstable actives stable. Shop this e...
Jul 19, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 248
It’s our third anniversary, Glamgelenos! To celebrate, we hosted our very first live recording via Spotify Live and it really felt like a party! So many of you joined us to discuss this week’s news — Khloe K.’s baby No. 2 with Tristan, the art of vabbing, and Kim K’s filler denial. You shared some of your WOYFs and we played a fun round of Data Girl based on the latest social beauty shopping trends. We had so much fun hanging with everyone — cheers to more live eps and many more years with our G...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 247
Brow pencil smudging ? Wondering if you really should be reaching for the dry shampoo (again)? Or maybe you're ready to figure out how to keep your makeup from creasing in your smile lines this summer. We gotchu. We answered the Glamgeleno community's most common seasonal beauty questions while offering our favorite product recs from Ulta Beauty. You'll learn Sara's go-to brow routine, hear about Kirbie's extremely-brief-yet-legendary stint behind the bar, and will probably walk away with a new ...
Jul 12, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 246
How do you treat your adult acne? Or are you still searching for the right remedy? Dr. Joshua Zeichner is on the pod to discuss the main causes of adult acne and how you can treat and prevent breakouts. He’s highlighting prescriptions like spironolactone (which as benefits for the hair in addition to the skin) as well as an ingredient he is shocked isn’t in every single acne product out there: linoleic acid. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341...
Jul 08, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 245
Did you get a nose job? Did you regret it? Turns out, a lot of people are having second thoughts about their rhinoplasty as of late and are seeking reversals to go back to their born noses. On today’s ep, we’re discussing why and sharing our thoughts on this interesting trend. Plus, an eyeliner trick that could make people fall in love with you? We challenge our Glams to give it a go. Kirbie and Sara are also sharing their latest WOYFs, including a unique celeb (yes, really) homecare brand and C...
Jul 06, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 244
Trademark infringement is a hot topic when it comes to celebrity beauty as of late. This week we have an expert to tell us what we don’t know (because there is A LOT we don’t know, non-legal peeps). Alexa Stabler-Adams is a trademark attorney and an expert when it comes to all things trademark and usage rights. (Plus, she’s loyal Glamgeleno listener!) She breaks down the complexities regarding the Rhode lawsuit, SKKN vs. Skn by LH and Skkn+, what makes a strong trademark and what you should know...
Jun 28, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 243
Real ones know that today’s guest is major on so many levels. Not only have Kirbie and Sara been talking about their love of their brand ever since it’s inception in 2021, but this beauty founder and CCO is also a Grammy nominated world star. Ashley Frangipane, better known as Halsey, is on the pod today to chat about why they wanted to throw their hat in the celebrity beauty game, their true love for makeup artistry, what it’s like being a new mom, and why they chose Ulta Beauty as about-face’s...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 242
Today, Kirbie is sharing a super-WOYF of products she's been using in her skincare routine as of late. Then, she gives her final verdict on SKKN by Kim, having testing it for over a month — just in time for SKKN's launch today. She and Sara then break down the news that Revlon is filing for bankruptcy. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcast...
Jun 21, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 241
On today’s episode, we’re talking about the fact that brands have gone overboard — nay, completely lost the plot — with some of these collaborations. From Velveeta's latest partnership with Nails Inc. to Fashion Nova's run at the beauty game, we're discussing why we perhaps the ideas have run dry. Things we're loving this week include Guide Beauty's partnership with Selma Blair and the incredible wig work on Stranger Things, c/o hair department head Sarah Hindsgaul . We'll dive into specifics, s...
Jun 14, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 239
The microbiome. Probiotics. Holistic. You’ve surely heard all of these words when it comes to your skin, but what do they really mean beyond just marketing terms? On today’s episode, we’re speaking with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe about what we’re missing when it comes to our regimens, the importance of inner and outer skincare synergy, and why probiotic skincare is basically a lie. She’s also on the pod to share the exciting news about Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty, a clinically-pr...
Jun 10, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 238
This week, we’re discussing a bunch of juicy news including LimeCrime’s attempt at a rebrand and Nicole Kidman’s new beauty endeavor as Vegamour’s “hair wellness” ambassador. Sara is sharing all about her trip to Iceland with Blue Lagoon Skincare and Kirbie’s got a double WOYF, one of which is an exciting sunscreen launch that’s also got Sara’s approval. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 237
It's a solo episode! Resident self-tanning fiend and former professional airbrush artist Kirbie is breaking down everything you need to know to self-tan confidently, no matter your comfort level or skin tone. How do you properly tan the face? How much of those self-tanning drops should you actually use? Can you avoid that corn chip smell? So you turned orange — how can you avoid that in the future? And perhaps most controversially: is self-tanning just as bad for your skin as tanning in the sun?...
Jun 03, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 236
We're a day late this week for BREA-KIM-G news: Kim Kardashian’s got a new skin-care line and Kirbie’s got all of the exclusive details on what it is, when it’s coming out, and why she’s excited about it. We’re also discussing Emily Weiss stepping down as CEO of Glossier and what’s next for the brand. Plus, for WOYF, we’ve got not one, but two color-changing blush products that both Sara and Kirbie are obsessed with. Tune in to find out why we can’t stop wearing them. Shop this episode GlossAnge...
Jun 01, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 235
We promised you an episode about Sara’s journey with InBrace, so here it is — everything you need to know about the A.I.-powered behind-the-teeth braces that straightened her smile in 8 months (and gave her a baby lisp — apologies to our loyal listeners). We’ve got Dr. John Pham, the CEO and co-founder of InBrace on the pod to tell us how the technology works, as well as Dr. Ruth Kawakami, Sara’s orthodontist, on why our teeth shift as adults and what braces options might be best for your specif...
May 27, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Buckle up, we've got a lot to talk about! Kirbie & Sara are chatting about their favorite AAPI-owned beauty products for this week's WOYF, the sad news about Bite Beauty’s demise, and the drama surrounding Jones Road Beauty’s new WTFoundation. Plus, Kirbie gets quizzed on most popular perfumes according to Google, Instagram, and TikTok for Data Girl. Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB ...
May 24, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 233
If Kirbie and Sara could grow up to be anyone, they’d collectively be Ally Maki . The talented actress is on the podcast today sharing her journey from moving to LA at 14 and living among fellow kid actors (and also being in a girl group with the Haim sisters!) to starring in major movies and shows like Toy Story and HBO Max’s Hacks . Oh and no big deal — she also founded Asian American Girl Club, an organization dedicated to redefining what it means to be an Asian American woman today. We’re al...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Finally, at long last, Half Magic Beauty has launched! Kirbie is waxing poetic about the one product you should pick up from the brand and we welcome Donni Davy back to share her vision as the brand's founder and creative director. In beauty news, Ole Henriksen's newest brand ambassador has Kirbie and Sara giddy — is the "Forty-Plus-assance" upon us, finally?! Also, don't forget Sunnies Face is now available in the states! Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangeles...
May 18, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Major news, Glams! Cult-favorite and Sara Tan-favorite Sunnies Face is FINALLY coming to the US! On today’s episode, we have creative director and co-founder Martine Ho on to share all of the exciting details, including where you can shop and how much the products will cost. Tune in and tell us if you are going to pick up some Fluffmattes for yourself on May 17th! Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Jo...
May 13, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 230
So much to cover today. What's going on? Too Faced founder Jerrod Blandino’s exited the brand revealing he and partner Jeremey "aren't done yet." This is just one of the latest legacy brand founders to jump ship. But why? We're tackling Michelle Phan's bizarre Instagram behavior, revealing a new celebrity brand ambassadorship, and a major Haus Labs update! Plus, a new cream that helped soothe Sara's eczema-inflamed skin. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CAL...
May 10, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 229
We’re serving some piping hot tea this week! We’re talking about the Benefit Brow Search Drama, the cult-favorite brand that is *FINALLY* coming to the US, and a cosmetics brand involved in the Depp vs Heard case. We’re also back with some WOYFS — Kirbie is sharing her obsession with beloved makeup artist brand and Sara’s new favorite lipstick that’ll make you feel like you’re back in the 90s. Stay tuned until the end of the ep because we’re debuting a new game called STUDA that we hope you’ll p...
May 03, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 228
Lady Alison Icedcoffee-ton of Melroseshire and Lady Jessica Waterton of Prairieshire invite you to listen to today’s episode where they discuss a fabulous staycation with hairstylist and colorist Guy Tang, Glossier’s new partnership with Olivia Rodrigo, Pat McGrath’s foray into skincare, and how to get free beauty products from Buy Nothing Facebook groups. If you don’t know who these ladies are, be sure to listen to the top of the episode to find out. Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com h...
Apr 26, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 227
It’s maillllllbag time! On today’s episode, we’re answering your questions, from how we deal with self-comparison on social media to whether or not it’s safe to buy beauty products from discount chains. Kirbie and Sara are also spilling the tea on what popular brands just don’t work for them and what treatments and products they’d get if money was no object. Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our...
Apr 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 226
So you got sunburned, eh? No judgements here. (Just don't let it happen again, k?) We're kicking off this episode recounting Sara's trip to Hawaii which leads into the bounty of sunburns she personally witnessed. There's a few do's and major don'ts to heed when you've been attacked by the sun, so get your pen and notebook or Notes app ready. In headlines, 2022 saw a huge boom in this particular sector of the beauty industry. Kirbie reveals a cosmetic procedure she recently had done, Theragun has...
Apr 19, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Dead skin cell aren't bad. Is your mind already blown? Then you're going to love our discussion with Jordan Samuel . The brand founder and facialist has a cult following and he's been on the moisture barrier train long before it became a 2022 trend. Jordan will outline how to take care of your barrier, what a "broken" barrier presents as, and his opinion on an ideal skincare routine for glowing, happy skin. After the episode, head over to our Instagram to enter a skincare consult and free produc...
Apr 15, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 224
