We’re discussing the “Sephora Kids” phenomenon — an offshoot of our “Tweenage Clean” episode from last year. Reports of children running rampant (and unattended) at the retailer are riling up the internet. Nasty behavior, destroying testers — these are a few things that have people upset. Knowing tweens and teens are eager to shop at beauty retailers, should places like Ulta and Sephora develop sections specifically made for them? Why or why not? Kirbie and Sara debate this topic on the show, bu...
Jan 16, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 374
Earlier this month, fans of Sol de Janeiro became alarmed with with arachnophobia after one review of the brand’s latest drop, Delicia Drench Body Butter, claimed the product attracted wolf spiders. Today, we have cosmetic chemist Javon Ford back on the pod to share everything you need to know about this and whether or not you’ll have to activate your spidey senses when wearing Sol de Janeiro. GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes ...
Jan 12, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 373
We’re bacccckkkkk! Happy New Year, Glams! To kick things off for 2024, we’re first sharing products that we found ourselves using a ton over the break, including an invigorating body milk (called Wake the f*ck up!) and the easiest at-home lash extension system. (Disclosure: Sara is sponsored by Iris & Romeo, however, she was not paid to discuss them on this podcast.) We’re also discussing some exciting beauty industry news: K18 and Dr. Dennis Gross were acquired! Wow! Also, suddenly, everyon...
Jan 09, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 372
2023 was a big year for beauty, but we’re predicting it’ll be an even bigger year in 2024, especially when it comes to these trends . Kirbie and Sara share what they think everyone will be talking about, seeing on social, and shopping for in the new year, from a smart little molecule called an exosome to post-treatment products and unconventional bar soaps. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: ...
Dec 22, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 371
What beauty memories are engrained in your brain from 2023? We have thoughts, of course! Let’s walk down memory lane — from an epic Super Bowl moment to a huge acquisition, plus plenty of Barbie, this year there were some spectacular beauty moments. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcast Instagram: @ glossangelspod , @ kirbiejohnson , @ saratan ...
Dec 19, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 370
On today’s episode, we have the founders of one of the biggest skincare brands of the year, one that you’ll find on the vanities of millennials, Gen Zers, and Gen Alphas alike. Glow Recipe’s Sarah Lee and Christine Chang are our guests today and they’re talking about brand longevity, influencer strategy, their thoughts on selling the company, and our current favorite topic — teen skincare routines. Plus, they share the story behind their newest product, Cloudberry Essence Toner ! Tune in now. Bu...
Dec 16, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 369
And on the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me A LOT of beauty drama! First up, we’re discussing the news that Smile Direct Club, the DTC teeth aligner company that took the dentist out of the braces equation, has filed for bankruptcy . Shocking? No. Surprising? 100%! In other controversial news, we’re chatting about Megan Decker’s story covering the rise and fall of Ephemeral tattoo , the made-to-fade tattoo ink that many are claiming isn’t fading as promised. Yikes! Kirbie and Sara ...
Dec 12, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 368
With all this focus on mini products, we knew a cosmetic packaging expert's opinion was important to share. Allison Kent-Gunn (who goes by @ AllisonTurquoise on social) joins us to share her thoughts on the best and worst of beauty product packaging, who is doing it right, and why recycling and refills may not always be the most sustainable option. Shop Allison's episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: http...
Dec 08, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 367
It’s Hollywood’s biggest night — the 3rd annual Gloss Angeles Awards are upon us! We’re sharing the nominees, so tune in to hear what brands, people, and products you voted were your favorites for 2023! And of course, do not forget to vote! On today’s episode, we’re talking about Sephora’s recent post featuring sexual wellness products from a brand called Smilemakers. Was the “Firefighter” vibrator a little too much? Some Sephora customers think so. Should they have gone a more subtle route due ...
Dec 05, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 366
We’ve been talking about the chokehold Drunk Elephant has had on the youths for some time now, but is it the brand’s intention to attract a younger customer base? Today, we’re asking the founder herself. Tiffany Masterson joins us to share her thoughts on the brand’s resurgence — thanks to influencers like Alix Earle, Katie Fang and even the Kardashian Kids — and why she thinks Gen Z and Gen Alpha are so obsessed with the brand, how much they’ve actually affected sales, and if a sister brand for...
Dec 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 365
If you’re debating whether to ask for a Dyson Airwrap or a Shark Flexstyle this holiday season, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. We talk about the differences between the two, plus Kirbie’s personal reviews of each. We’re also diving into some interesting beauty news: First up, are veneers the new boobs ? The Cut pondered this recently after being distracted by big, beautiful grins on The Golden Bachelor . We go into the “tooth” of it all. Next: Should men’s skincare be its own ca...
Nov 28, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Happy almost Thanksgiving, Glams! We are so thankful for each and every single one of you for tuning in week after week and indulging us as we wax poetic about our favorite beauty products and discuss insane news like what US Representative George Santos could’ve bought at Sephora using campaign funds. That’s on today’s episode agenda, in addition to an analysis of Beauty of Fashion correspondent Liz Flora’s latest story on why beauty minis are everywhere right now. Kirbie shares her experience ...
Nov 21, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 363
What happens when you've been in the beauty industry for almost 30 years? You have epic stories to share. Kelly Atterton joins us to share what it was like being a beauty editor in the early aughts of magazine publishing — in addition to working at Vanity Fair and Vogue, she served as Allure's Senior West Coast Editor for 17 years under the helm of Linda Wells. Kelly shares an epic WOYF detailing all of the best products she uses, shares about her come-up in an industry where she had no relation...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 362
We have several fascinating stories about the beauty industry to dive into today, so Kirbie invited Glossy 's West Coast Correspondent Lexy Lebsack to the show to share her reporting on three key topics: MoCRA's impact on regulating the beauty industry and why we may see less eye products launch as a result, how Prop 65 turned to be a nail in the coffin for several beauty brands, and why owning your formulas is the latest crusade founders are focused on. Shop this episode Shop this week's 213Del...
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 361
There’s a reason celebrities and New York’s “It” girls flock to Sofie Pavitt’s Chinatown studio for her famous facials. It isn’t because they’re looking forward to a luxurious, relaxing treatment. You won’t get that from Sofie. It’s because the South Wales-born esthetician is going to transform their skin. Sofie Pavitt’s before and afters have proven that a simple routine, consistency, and gentle, but efficacious ingredients can get you your dream skin, especially if you’re dealing with acne. Sh...
Nov 10, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Our Well-Traveled holiday kit with 213Deli — featuring Summer Fridays and 111Skin — drops this Thursday! Get your own by signing up (for free!) here ! You can also sign up on 213Deli.com by using code GLOSSANGELES and you'll get early access to all of our drops. It's a mailbag episode! We're answering your questions PLUS sharing some of your own reviews! We dive into why Biologique Recherche is worth it (or not), the history behind the brand and what to know about their cult-favorite P50 Lotion....
Nov 07, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 359
Happy Halloween, Glams! We have a big announcement that's all treat, no tricks: this month for the first time ever we're dropping holiday gift sets in partnership with 213Deli ! Each week in November will feature a limited-edition kit featuring our favorite brands. Our first drop is The Sundae which includes everything you need for a delectable look: Half Magic Mouth Cloud in Magic Brownie , Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherry Vanilla , and Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 . The k...
Oct 31, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 358
If you can believe it, Julianne Goldmark started Emijay when she was just 14, using underwear elastics to create snag-free hair ties. After Chris McMillan used an Emijay product and the brand was featured in Oprah's Favorite Things, the brand took off. Now at 28, Julianne has debuted Emijay 2.0, where she's introducing the brand's first styling product: Angelstick, a product used to smooth flyaways for your sleekest style ever. Julianne shares which influencer is truly the most powerful when it ...
Oct 27, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 357
Kirbie and Sara reminisce on a dreamy week on the annual Unilever trip, which made its way to Santa Monica this year. The trip brings beauty editors across dozens of publications together to learn about new launches and innovations from brands like Dove, Tresemmé, Nexxus and more. Kirbie details the amazing Abhyanga massage she received at the gorgeous Surya spa , a must-visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. We then have our first WOYF in a while, and it's a double-WOYF — Katie Jane Hughes launch...
Oct 23, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 356
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are thrilled to have actress and advocate Elizabeth Hurley on the show to discuss the importance of being "breast aware." Elizabeth lost her grandmother to the cancer and was asked by Evelyn Lauder, daugther-in-law to the Estée Lauder herself, to participate as the Global Ambassador for The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, which she has served as for the last 28 years. She shares how this has become a diverse cancer and how some type...
Oct 20, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 355
We're back from our trips! But first, can we talk about Taylor and Travis? We discuss whether this is for the long haul or not. Then Sara shares her experience in Palm Springs with Hermès to learn more about their new beauty offerings, from gorgeous quad shadow palettes to beautiful brushes. Kirbie was in Berlin with Cetaphil for the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, where she interviewed more than 20 international derms about sensitive skin. She shares the product that g...
Oct 17, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Today we have the most-followed dermatologist on social media as our guest, but don't let that title phase you — Dr. Muneeb Shah is a board-certified dermatologist that happens to have 21M+ followers on social media. Dr. Shah (@ dermdoctor on TikTok or @ doctorly on Instagram) rose to fame on social for democratizing skincare advice from a dermatologist for the masses. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hofstra University, medical school at Nova Southeastern University, and dermatology re...
Oct 13, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 353
Maybe you had a solid three-step skincare regimen as a kid. If you were like us, you were also probably obsessed with beauty in general. But our teenage selves don't hold a candle to current tween regimens. In today's episode, we share a story from Look , Air Mail's beauty and wellness publication, that details the rather involved (and frankly insane) regimens of several 10 to 15-year-olds, which include everything from Drunk Elephant minis to MZ Skin's $145 eye cream and share our learnings fro...
Oct 10, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Happy Filipino American Heritage Month, Glams! To celebrate, Sara welcomed model, beauty strategist, and proud Filipina Ann Krisha Buenaobra to the pod. Sara and Ann share their experiences growing up as Filipina Americans in a time where we weren’t represented in media. Ann also shared how she fell in love with beauty, what it was like to build the beauty category during her time at TikTok, and why she thinks creators of color are still fighting for the spotlight on these social platforms. Shop...
Oct 06, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 351
It's a big day over here at Gloss Angeles — we won our first award! Los Angeles magazine held their inaugural Best of Beauty awards and we were given the honor of Best Podcast. Woo hoo! Thank you to our Glamgeleno community for listening to and supporting us over the past four years. On today's episode, we are chatting about the gorgeous awards ceremony and live reacting to *NSYNC's new song “Better Place.” Plus, we're sharing two WOYFs — a French pimple cream and an incredibly hydrating lip sle...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 350
We're on-location interviewing Huda Kattan! It’s been 10 years since Huda launched her eponymous makeup line, and to celebrate, we interviewed the makeup mogul in person at Huda High in Hollywood. She chatted with us about growing up as a woman of color in the south, what being an influencer was like before influencers were a thing, the product she had to kill before it was ever seen by the public, finding validation for yourself versus spectators, and even teases a few new launches coming from ...
Sep 29, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Glams, we'll be taking a much-needed fall break beginning this Friday, so you won't hear from us again until the end of the month when we have a special guest! Today we discuss what we'd do if we hosted our own event a la Beautycon, then dive into what worked (and what didn't) with the event's first production since 2019 under new management. Kirbie attended the show to see what made it different from years past. Watch our episodes! CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Instagram: @ glossangelspod , @ k...
Sep 19, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 348
What's the most expensive ingredient to formulate with at the moment? Are supply chain issues the reason why our favorite products are constantly sold out? How many units do brands actually order to fulfill retailer needs? These are a few questions Cocokind founder Priscilla Tsai dives into. A former Wall Street banker, Tsai shares how Cocokind has grown and evolved as a brand, including why they decided to stop referring to themselves as "clean" and sustainable. Plus, why the brand chose to dis...
Sep 15, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 347
Ever wonder what it’s like to sell your beauty brand for hundreds of millions of dollars? Same. Ju Rhyu, co-founder of Hero Cosmetics, which was acquired in 2022 for $630 million, is on the pod to shed some light on the recent Naturium M&A news, what really goes down when your company is bought, and how much money founders actually walk away with. Plus, she shares which brand she thinks will make the next big exit. But first: will *NSYNC reunite at the VMA's tonight? Kirbie thinks so. Shop t...
Sep 12, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Kristie Streicher put the feathered brow on the map, long before Cara Delevigne became the posterchild for the look. Kristie is part of the iconic Streicher Sisters, who worked on the Who's Who of Hollywood together to assemble a total look, from hair, makeup and brows. She joins us to share how working on men's brows in the early millennium helped create her signature brow style, her big break coiffing the brows of *the* Julia Roberts, how to truly change the growth pattern of your brows, plus ...
Sep 08, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 345
