She needs no introduction, but indulge us: You probably know Gwen Stefani as the woman behind the soundtrack to your most prolific life memories. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist is an accomplished fashion designer, has been the face of some of your favorite beauty brands, and now is the founder of GXVE Beauty — her own contribution to the cosmetics world. Gwen joined us at VICE Studios in Venice, California along with a live audience for our first IRL event to dish on always being a "makeup girl...
Dec 09, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 284
You've might have seen a story making the rounds about a woman who lost her peripheral vision due to her beauty products. Before you freak out, we discuss our questions about the story as well as what you should keep in mind when it comes to purchasing skincare. (Watch the video we reference from Charlotte Palermino here .) We also discuss (what we feel is a) bogus Class Action lawsuit against Sephora and why it doesn't make much sense from a logical standpoint. Plus, Sara is obsessed with a $24...
Dec 06, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 283
When people ask us what beauty spots are a must-visit when they come to LA, Violet Grey on Melrose Place is high on the list. The highly-curated store stocked with “best in class” beauty goods is the product of one Cassandra Grey, arguably one of the savviest and chicest beauty entrepreneurs in the industry. On today’s episode, Cassandra walks us through the rigorous process of becoming Violet-approved, her favorite brands she helped put on everyone’s radar, and why she believes that at the end ...
Dec 02, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 282
It's almost the end of the month and there's a lot of uplifting beauty news! First, Kirbie shares the hair oil that made her believe in hair oils — and changed the intregrity of her hair for the better. There's a new brand in town and it's making slugging less scary for those adverse to Vaseline. Plus, KraveBeauty did something truly inspiring with a botched batch of product — which would have accumulated to $1.5M in waste. Hear more on today's episode and don't forget to sign up for our email l...
Nov 29, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 281
We had a star-studded week, Glams! On today’s episode, we’re recapping Hailey Bieber’s epic birthday party, our run-ins with Kim Kardashian, and Tom Ford’s $2.8 billion acquisition by Estée Lauder. Plus, what beauty trends are going to be big in 2023? Hear the data and let us know if you agree. 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 Instagr...
Nov 22, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 280
So you're trying to get pregnant or you're currently in the midst of pregnancy. It can be confusing, scary and lonely — and that's not getting into the beauty conversation of it all. However, we are a beauty podcast and we often get questions about how to create your pregnancy skincare/makeup/haircare routine: what to avoid, what's "safe," what treatments and ingredients are okay to partake in (or not). We have both a board-certified dermatologist and OB/GYN on the podcast to share their thought...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Warning: the first half of this episode will be spent discussing People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2022 winner: Chris Evans. We also dive into past winners and who we’d nominate for next year, even though no one asked. We’re also discussing Jennifer Aniston’s iconic Allure cover, Augustinus Bader’s $1 BILLION valuation, Sally Beauty shuttering hundreds of its stores, and Caroline Hirons’ new skincare launch. Shop this episode Read the Augustinus Bader story on Allure GlossAngelesPod.com https:...
Nov 15, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 278
It’s been a minute, but we’re back with another thrilling mailbag episode where we’re answering all of your burning beauty questions, including, “When should I start using an LED device?” to “How the eff do I find my foundation online?” Kirbie and Sara also touch on hair loss, the best red lipsticks, teeth bleaching, and the confusing claims around “reef-safe” sunscreen. Tune in now and then submit your own questions by calling or texting our hotline at 424- 341-0426! Shop this episode GlossAnge...
Nov 11, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 277
This week, we're diving into some interesting headlines and a little drama. First, Sara shares a study that we're all, universally, trying to look good. But this phenomenon dips during a certain period in life, and we discuss our thoughts on why. TikTok has people using Head & Shoulders as their face wash, but is there anything we need to be cautious of before slapping it on our skin? And lastly, there's drama between two skincare brands that we dissect. Plus, Kirbie is over-the-moon about t...
Nov 08, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Tina Chen Craig has lived many lives. She ran an international business with her brother straight out of college, stumbled into being a popular food show host in her 20s, was the MTV Asia VJ in the late 90s, and then became one of the OG fashion bloggers in the 00s. But her latest endeavor might just be her most successful yet — founder and creator of all things U Beauty. On today’s episode, Chen Craig shares her impressive career journey, the story behind why she decided to enter the skincare s...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Have you ever wondered about the art of mortuary science? Or how mortuary cosmetologists do makeup on the deceased? Today's guest is Eileen Hollis, licensed mortician at Hollis Funeral Home . Eileen has amassed over 900K+ followers on TikTok by demystifying death and what happens after we pass, restorative art, showcasing the technology behind embalming to sharing her hair and makeup recommendations she uses on her clients — from Pattern Beauty to NARS. She discusses how growing up with her fune...
Oct 31, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 274
It's our last news episode of the month, so we're sharing the top four headlines of the week that sent a chill down our spine. From legitimately scary reports linking hair straightening treatments to ovarian cancer and the transphobic response to a beauty-centric podcast episode to creepy news involving Jared Leto and Elon Musk's foray into the beauty industry, there's a lot to discuss. On the bright side, Kirbie & Sara are sharing a double WOYF that they've both become obsessed with, althou...
Oct 25, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 273
[Glams: there will be mature discussions in today's episode — discretion is advised!] Today's fabulous guest — just in time for spooky season — is Jessica Lowe : actress, writer, comedian and star of Minx on HBO Max and the new movie Cursed Friends on Paramount Plus! Jess is one of our own: obsessed with skincare, devices and learning all the tricks of the trade when it comes to makeup. (She requested Kevyn Aucoin's book when she was 12. We love to see it.) We're picking her brain about portrayi...
Oct 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic. If you haven't heard these commercials, you've been blessed. Today, Kirbie and Sara are explaining Hollywood, Silicon Valley and The Hampton's new problematic obsession with a diabetes injection called Ozempic, which aids in weight loss. (Glams, there will be weight loss and diet culture discussed in this episode; feel free to opt out from 21:00-36:00 if you prefer.) Kirbie shares her new favorite lip combo featuring a tried and true lip liner and a new indie lip plumper tha...
Oct 18, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Double-blind. Randomized. Independent. Erythemal doses. Do these words mean anything to you? If not, you’re in the right place — and they do, you’re also in the right place. We’re uncovering what happens during a clinical trial and what all those percentages we see on packaging really mean. With us is Julian Sass , Ph.D who is an expert in clinical trials. Julian shares what happens in a clinical trial from start to finish, what he looks for when it comes to SPF protection, what is a drug claim ...
Oct 15, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Perioral dermatitis is difficult to identify the root cause of. iIt’s also somewhat difficult to diagnose because it can present as acne or rosacea, which is why it’s important to seek a professional opinion. Today, we have board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali and cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline on the show to discuss what can cause PD, what treatments are available, what products and ingredients we should avoid and why taking photos of your skin is a must. Shop this episode Gloss...
Oct 07, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Happy Halloween szn, Glamgelenos! This week, Sara quizzes Kirbie on proper pronunciation, a special guest drops by for What's on Your Face — Kirbie's mom, Janet! — and you were curious about the top Halloween costume ideas of 2022, Kirbie & Sara have some thoughts. In headlines, girls dive into why everyone needs to give Mikayla Nogueira a break and then introduce a new emergency contreceptive that will be coming to Wal-Mart stores nationwide. Shop this episode **Join Dr. Dennis Gross and co...
Oct 04, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 268
You're probably familiar with Brittney Boyce, the nail artist behind Nails of LA , if you're a Glamgeleno. Brittney designs art for everyone in Hollywood, working with Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, Kim Kardashian and more. Plus, our very own Sara Tan collaborated with Brittney on her own eponymous press-ons! (Which you can get at Nordstrom now, by the way.) She joins us to share why she isn't a fan of dip nails, her intense hand regimen, the worst thing you could do for damaged nails (and what t...
Sep 30, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Should Brad Pitt and Travis Barker have skincare lines? That's the question on everybody's minds this week. The professional actor and drummer, respectively, both launched beauty brands of their own with a pricepoint of $100+. Kirbie and Sara get into what these brand are doing wrong from a business standpoint. We also cover how Iranian women are standing their ground in honor of Mahsa Amini, as well as Sara's new favorite body collection. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/...
Sep 27, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 266
It's the man behind some of the best schnoz's in Hollywood — around 10,000-12,000 to be somewhat exact — Dr. Paul Nassif! Dr. Nassif is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who you may be familar with from his incredible work on E!'s Botched . He's known as the plastic surgeon who is "trusted with noses worldwide." People travel across the world to see him specifcially for his rhinoplasty work. Today, we're asking him everything you may have wanted to know about nose jobs: do you need to get...
Sep 23, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Kirbie kicks off the show with her latest obsession, the Girls Next Level podcast, hosted by The Girls Next Door's Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt; both she and Sara imagine what it would have been like to be Los Angeles beauty editors during the early aughts — would they have gone to parties at The Mansion? For WOYF, Kirbie gives the lowdown on Dr. Shereene Idriss's highly-anticipated skincare line, PillowTalk Derm, which launches next week. In headlines, wthere's anotha Kardashian brand, t...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 264
This week's pod is automatic, supersonic, hypnotic...but really, our guest *is* a good(ie) one: Ciara Wilson! Or, as many of you know her, just Ciara. OAM Skin is her five-piece skin-care brand ??? the clinically backed results and she's on the pod to share everything you need to know about it. Plus, she reveals her go-to lipstick shade, what treatment she invests in for stretch marks, and her experience on the set of The Color Purple, out next year. Get ready to level up your skin-care routine ...
Sep 16, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 263
We tested the new Haus Labs foundation — which has many paid posts on Tiktok and Instagram — so what’s our verdict? Plus, we walk everyone through how to find your best shade. (It’s a little confusing.) Then we dive into beauty headlines, from the announcement that Allure is shuttering its print edition, the new neuromodulator on the market, and Zac Efron’s revelation about breaking his jaw. Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop p...
Sep 13, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Gua sha, cupping, acupuncture — all of these modalities have been commodified into Western beauty practices, but they originated with Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. Today we have Sandra Lanshin Chiu , L.Ac., M.S.T.C.M., and founder of wellness brand Lanshin on the pod to share what people get wrong about TCM and what her practices entails for her clients, especially those dealing with skin conditions like acne and people who are looking for cosmetic changes that may want to explore altern...
Sep 09, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Powder foundation. Is it a do or a don't ? According to Melissa Hurkman, there's a very specific way you should be using it. We asked the makeup artist all about the proper way to apply and use powder foundation as well as her top picks for eyeshadow palettes — what you really need in your beauty arsenal. Enjoy this mini episode and the long weekend, Glams! All of Melissa's suggestions can be found here . Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-04...
Sep 02, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Calling all #GlossAngelesConfidential testers — we’re revealing the product you’ve been trying for the past month! Some of you guessed it, but even if you didn’t, most of you LOVED it! Didn’t have a chance to participate? Don’t worry — there’ll be plenty more opps! In other news, we’re discussing Ciara’s new skincare line (which we’re excited about) and the latest skincare trend on TikTok we can actually get behind. Sara’s also sharing her very first powder WOYF (inspired by Melissa Hurkman). Sh...
Aug 30, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 259
This episode is all about evangelizing the power of powder. Before you run for the hills, dry skinned Glams, MUA Melissa Hurkman wants you to know that you too can benefit from the extended powder universe! Melissa breaks down everything you need to know before you set your makeup or touch up, including what products work best and when, how to combine different types of powder for an airbrushe finish, "strategic powdering," and the best application tools. Plus, we'll have a follow-up mini episod...
Aug 26, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 258
In what may be the most chaotic episode in our entire library, we kick off things with two addendums to discussions we had in past episodes. Then, Dr. Samolitis calls in to break down the difference between Botox, Dysport (which is currently in Kirbie's face) and Xeomin, which recently named Joe Jonas as the new face of the brand. We dive into why securing a man in the injectables space was a good move, plus all the info on Bath & Body Works' new loyalty program which has us both freaking ou...
Aug 23, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 257
What teeth are responsible for creating the most havoc in your mouth (and you should make sure are taken care of)? Why should everyone invest in a custom bite guard? And why are veneers so damn expensive? Cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Apa travels the world creating million-dollar (or at least $50,000) smiles for his patients. Today he's sharing with everyone what to expect with veneers — especially when it comes to maintenance, an added expense many people don't consider — and why the whittled do...
Aug 19, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 256
Turns out the forty-assance really is happening, which why we're seeing a resurgence in "anti-aging" products and brands made specifically for women 40+. Plus, Johnson & Johnson will go talc-free come 2023, which begs the question: should you throw out all your talc-based makeup? And, unfortunately, a trend that combines two of our least favorite things: tanning in the sun and open buttcheeks. We're serious. Listen in to hear today's beauty headlines, shop the episode here , and read the FDA...
Aug 16, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 255
