Big beauty news — indie skincare brand Naturium sold to beauty giant e.l.f. Cosmetics for a whopping $355 million — we talk about what this means. (Major congrats to friend of the pod, Susan Yara!) We’re also recapping an epic August, from lunching at Courteney Cox’s house to the Eras tour, and to wrap up, we discuss Charlotte Palermino and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s plea to get Congress to help America get better sunscreen filters. Listen to hear how you can help. Read more about how to get mor...
Sep 05, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Danessa Myricks is a force in the makeup industry and this interview is a testament to why. She joins the show to share why she fails more than she wins (and what iconic product was a result of several failed attempts), her fear of making “just fine” products, how she describes her aesthetic and why skin and texture will always be a priority, and gives us the lowdown on her brand new product, Groundwork , a multi-use palette made with neutral pomades and powders to lift, fill, line, shape, sculp...
Sep 01, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 343
We’re back with another mixed bag of headlines, Glams! First, Kirbie has never seen Twilight. *audible gasps!* Tune in to hear why our pop culture queen has never taken a bite (wink, wink) out of Edward and Bella’s love story. We also discuss Trump’s historic mugshot featuring his signature orange hue and a not terrible blonde dye job! Last but certainly not least, we have official word that Marc Jacobs Beauty is coming back! Will it be the same? Here’s what we know. Shop this episode GlossAngel...
Aug 29, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Let's get down to the science of it all, shall we? We have Javon Ford as our guest today! The fan-favorite cosmetic chemist joins us to share his journey and longtime love of science while spilling about all his go-to products. Ford studied at Howard University and has spent his career formulating and creating skincare, makeup and more, and the last few years educating the masses on social media while dispelling misinformation. He shares the difference between a cosmetic formulator versus a cosm...
Aug 25, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 341
We’ve got two things on our minds lately, Glams: *NSYNC and concealers. They are unrelated, but we are passionate about both. On today’s ep, we talk about why we’re seeing a gazillion concealer launches — is it all a coincidence or the result of the same trend forecasting? We also discuss the potential reunion of our favorite boy band and how we’d risk it all for tickets. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes...
Aug 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest knows the way to our hearts: makeup and sun protection. Those are the two main pillars of her new brand Ciele , a high-performance color line with built-in SPF. During our conversation, Nikki shares her journey to creating Ciele (and the lessons she learned from launching and parting ways with her first brand Roen) as well as the secrets to her signature beauty look she creates on famous clients like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and the art of facial balancing...
Aug 18, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Seems like we're hearing more and more news of major beauty shutdowns and bankruptcies. Today, we're outlining who filed for Chapter 11, which beauty retail destination shut down just a year after launching, and why we think this will become more common in the net year. But first: what in the hell is "tomato girl" makeup? 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/glossangelespodca...
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 338
You know we love data, especially when it comes to trends and beauty. Lucky for us, today’s guest is an expert in both. Kendall Becker is a journalist, stylist, host of The Curated Podcast, and is the fashion and beauty trends editor at Trendalytics, a trend forecasting agency. We asked Kendall how she determines what a trend is, how TikTok and social media have impacted trends, and the influencers and brands she thinks will be big in the near future. Plus, the Halloween costumes she predicts ev...
Aug 11, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 337
Today's episode is all about sharing the gospel on our favorites: favorite products, favorite brands, and favorite educators. First, we're taking calls (and texts!) from the hotline — don't forget, it's always open to send your comments and questions. Then we're sharing each of our three favorite products of the moment: from an acne-clearing serum to a root touchup powder that helps conceal postpartum hair loss, there's something for everyone! Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr...
Aug 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 336
Big Ulta news this week: the retailer announced partnerships with two major makeup brands! Kirbie and Sara have thoughts on the strategy. There's also a double WOYF in the house: a new product from Rare Beauty that hasn't gone viral yet — unlike one of their products, w hich sells $70M a year . The ladies discuss their current brow routines and also share what brand they'd create themselves if they had the chance. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 4...
Aug 01, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Jennifer Meyer is often found with annd on the who's who of Hollywood, with celebrity clients (and friends) like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and Kate Hudson sporting her gorgeous jewelry designs. Her eponymous brand was created in 2005 and 18 years later, Meyer has branched into beauty in a way that makes sense for her: with a fragrance, candle and hand cream that smells like the Malibu beach. Jen shares all her tricks: how to travel with jewelry, the best way to clean your jewels, what ques...
Jul 28, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Does Kim Kare? That's the question we end this episode on. We discuss why Kim Kardashian is buying back Coty's 20% stake in SKKN . But first, in news that's not shocking to any Glamgeleno: biotin supplements are not all that, and in addition to possibly causing your breakouts, they could be heavily impacting your lab results. We dive into a recent research paper that was published on the supplement, which isn't exactly new information, but it does give us another reason to dislike biotin. Then: ...
Jul 25, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 333
In part two of our Asian travel adventures, Kirbie shares what products she picked up while visiting beautiful Singapore, as well as the treatments she highly recommends. Spoiler alert: it includes a copious amount of sunscreen and the most incredible massage she's ever received. 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 Instagram: @ glossange...
Jul 21, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Headed to Seoul or daydreaming about a trip to the beauty capital of the world? Before you book your ticket and ask ChatGPT to plan your itinerary, be sure to check out Sara’s recs for what you MUST do when you’re in South Korea. From fabulous manis a la Unistella to getting a treatment at the country’s most popular skin clinic, check out Sara’s list of her favorite beauty spots. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our ...
Jul 18, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Alicia Keys would like to remind you that you are enough, and in case you need to hear it straight from the source, you’re in luck — she’s our guest on the podcast today. The 15-time Grammy award-winner made time to chat all things beauty with us just hours before she hit the stage for her North American Summer tour. During our convo, Keys opens up about her skincare journey (and what it was like being a Proactiv ambassador back in the day), what she really meant when she said she was “swearing ...
Jul 14, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 330
We've entered our senior year of podcasting so we're feeling a little spicy! Today we're sharing our brands of the year (so far) plus two winner and losers in the industry so far. From insane trips taking over TikTok to embracing your natural hair color, we have plenty of thoughts on that state of beauty at the moment. Thank you, Glams, for being our supporters and listening to us each week! We'd love to hear your personal winners and losers so please call or text the hotline or email us your op...
Jul 11, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Before we take next week off (we're headed to Asia for work!), we have an incredible guest: Catt freakin’ Sadler is on Gloss Angeles, Glams! Kirbie and Sara could not be more excited. As budding writers, both Kirbie and Sara looked up to the Emmy-award winning TV host and journalist so it feels very full circle to have her on the show. Last week, we praised Catt for being so transparent about her recent facelift, but on today’s episode, we get to hear all about the experience from Catt herself. ...
Jun 30, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 328
In today's episode, we don't necessarily have news to break down, but we do go on a wild ride of topics: Sara wants to get a neuromodulator for the first time after breastfeeding, Daxxify — Botox's latest FDA-approved competitor — is going hard on influencer content, and Kirbie and Sara break down the brand's marketing strategy. Kirbie explains why JLO Beauty's body serum will surprise and delight your senses, then the girls explore what they think needs a total overhaul in a new game. Shop this...
Jun 27, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Have you dealt with hair loss before? Sara is sharing her recommendations for restoring your hair post-pregnancy. (Including some follower suggestions, too!) We then discuss Catt Sadler's facelift and whether 48 is too young to consider an invasive surgery of that nature. ( Kirbie shares some thoughts here as well .) We close out the episode with the news that Beautycon is back, but how must it change to align with the needs of consumers in 2023? We'd also love your help growing the podcast, Gla...
Jun 20, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 326
Where do you do most of your beauty shopping online, Glams? We have this year's MikMak ecommerce report and some of the findings are surprising — others, not so much. Sara quizzes Kirbie on the results in Data Girl. There's also some controversy in the foundation world and we want to know: do you think this is an example of performative allyism? Or just another business decision? Call or text the hotline and share your thoughts! GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-...
Jun 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 325
You've likely heard people sing the praises of MATTER OF FACT , the brand created by today's guest, Paul Baek. Paul is not only the founder but formulator and CEO of the the award-winning skincare brand. After becoming a K-Pop singer in the early 2000s following his studies at Harvard, Paul spent years of research and development to create one of MATTER OF FACT's first products, a high-potency 20% vitamin C serum. He's on the pod to share how his career as a K-Pop star influenced how he took car...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 324
Today we spend a breadth of this episode diving into the wonderful Air Mail Look investigation on Marc Jacobs Beauty . Friend of the pod Brennan Kilbane goes full Benoit Blanc to explore whether or not Marc Jacobs Beauty has a fighting chance at coming back, and more importantly, what the hell happened to the brand altogether? Light a candle and get ready to manifest because you'll be reminiscing over MJB's incredible offering. But before we dive into our hopes and dreams, we share exactly what'...
Jun 06, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Annie Lawless has created not one but two explosive brands in her career, including Lawless, a fan-favorite Sephora-exclusive cosmetics line. Annie's untraditional foray into the beauty industry perhaps gives her a leg-up on her competitors — she went from selling in prestige grocery stores to creating makeup. Annie details how her career was heavily influenced by the autoimmune diseases she was diagnosed with as a child, and how that lead her to create a brand that could compete with the high-e...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 322
We are entering our Beyoncé haircare era, Glams! On today’s episode, we discuss the exciting news that Queen Bey is launching her own beauty brand. We also chat about Martha Stewart’s glam photoshoot for ‘Sports Illustrated’ and her interesting remarks about plastic surgery. Plus, we ask a very important question: How does James Marsden still look as good as he did as in ‘The Notebook?’ GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Jo...
May 23, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Erin Parsons has captivated TikTok, Youtube and Instagram with her incredible historically-accurate makeup tutorials and fascinating makeup recipe recreations. Prior to amassing nearly 3 million followers across those platforms, she was obsessed with classic movies and makeup, leading her to assist Dame Pat McGrath and eventually work with supermodels like Gigi Hadid and Gisele, all of the top fashion magazines, and become Maybelline's Global Makeup Artist. She joins Kirbie on the pod to discuss...
May 19, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 320
We’re talking hair and sun care on today’s episode, specifically the newest tool from Dyson and the latest findings about SPF and tanning for 2023. Would we spend $500 on a blow dryer-meets-straightener? Hear our collective four cents. Trend predictor and data research firm SPATE asked our very own Kirbie to analyze the findings of their recent report on sun care and tanning — we discuss what the data is actually saying about the state of the beauty consumer. You might be surprised to find out t...
May 16, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 319
CW/TW: This episode features conversation about Mother’s Day and eating disorders. We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with two very special guests: Mary and Audrey Esposito, the daughter and mother who were featured in the most recent Dove Self-Esteem campaign we spoke about a few episodes ago. In today’s episode, Mary and Audrey share how they connected with Dove in the first place, how they felt when they first saw the film, and how this experience helped each of them better understand one other a...
May 12, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Another day, another over-the-top Tarte influencer trip that’s got everyone talking over on TikTok. On today’s episode, Kirbie and Sara are breaking down exactly why some people are upset with the beauty brand. We also discuss Beauty Independent’s article on how “reef-safe” sunscreen continues to mean nothing and rate ChatGPT’s beauty advice. Spoiler alert: AI doesn’t know it all! GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our...
May 09, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Nancy Twine is the Founder and CEO of Briogeo, likely one of your favorite haircare brands. Nancy launched Briogeo in Sephora 10 years ago as the youngest African-American woman to have her brand carried at the retailer. Today, she joins Kirbie to chat about what it was like launching the haircare line after leaving a stable job on Wall Street, how different the "green" category was a decade ago, the consumer perception of Black-owned brands, and why she feels it's her responsbility to invest in...
May 05, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 316
Happy May! Before we get into today's episode, we'd like to share that we will be discussing Moms and specifically parental death as it pertains to memory. If this is not something you wish to hear, please pass on this episode! Margaux Anbouba, beauty editor at Elle, joins the pod as a guest co-host today to discuss her recent story in the magazine's latest issue. The Scent of My Mother shares what she learned in researching the story and how her late mother's fragrance specifically helps her to...
May 02, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 315
