Glow Journal

Join beauty writer Gemma Dimond (neé Watts) in conversation with the world’s biggest beauty pioneers. We’re picking the brains behind the beauty products that fill your bathroom cupboards- the CEOs, founders and creative minds heading the brands that shape the beauty industry. From cult favourites to the products you reach for every day, from young entrepreneurs to companies steeped in history, these are the stories behind the most successful beauty businesses on the planet.

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BONUS | Paula Begoun Answers Your Questions

In this special bonus episode of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts asks Paula’s Choice founder Paula Begoun YOUR most frequently asked skincare questions. Ahead of Part 2 of her conversation with Paula, Gemma took to Instagram to ask “What would you ask one of the most famous names in skincare if you had them at your disposal?” Your answers have guided this episode- the first Glow Journal rapid fire beauty Q&A. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/paulas-choice-q-and-...

Oct 30, 2018•21 min

Paula Begoun | Founder of Paula's Choice

In episode three of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with founder of Paula’s Choice, Paula Begoun. Dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as “The Cosmetics Cop,” Paula’s quest for “truth in beauty” has guided her entire career. Following an ongoing struggle with acne and a search for products that deliver on their products, Paula spent the early part of her career sharing her research across 21 books and countless television appearances. 1995 saw Paula launch her eponymous skincare line, Pa...

Oct 23, 2018•58 min

Richard Parker | Founder and Director of Rationale

In episode two of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with founder and director of Rationale, Richard Parker. The creator of the world’s first AHA/BHA serum, the pioneer behind the world’s first Skin DNA test and the champion of Skin Identical ingredients, Richard’s formulations are recommended by upwards of 100 dermatologists, plastic surgeons and medical professions in Australia alone. Having launched Rationale in 1992, Richard remains at the helm of the business as the compan...

Oct 09, 2018•34 min

Rae Morris | Makeup Artist, Author and Founder of Rae Morris Brushes

In episode one of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with award winning makeup artist, author and brand founder Rae Morris. Having spent a record-breaking ten years as L’Oréal Paris’ Makeup Director, Rae’s influence in the beauty industry goes well beyond Australia- she’s a global leader. Having launched her eponymous brush collection in 2015, the best selling author continues to work both locally and internationally as a makeup artist while sitting at the helm of her globally ...

Sep 25, 2018•45 min

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