PSA: Do not use coconut oil in place of sunscreen. But you already knew that if you’re a true Glamgeleno. We had to state the obvious since it has come to our attention that Kristin Cavallari promoting false (and dangerous!) sun safety practices on her podcast. We have some words about it. We also discuss the proposed bill banning the sale of anti-aging skin care to anyone under 13 in California. How will this bill be enforced? And what impact will it have on ingredients like retinoids and...

We kick off the episode with a very important (and divisive) question — do you shower with the lights on or off? It had never occurred to Kirbie and Sara that people bathed in darkness, but apparently that is a thing people do. How do you see what you’re grabbing for and what about the monsters? We discuss. Then, MOB Beauty co-founders Victor Casale and Alicia Gallagher join the convo to discuss the extremely exciting news that they’re recreating the original shade of MAC Spice, the same one...

This ain’t Texas, but we’re going country over here on Gloss Angeles today. If you’ve listened to Cowboy Carter or scrolled through TikTok and heard someone singing about “buckle bunnies,” you have definitely heard Tanner Adell’s beautiful voice. She lent her talents to Beyonce’s emotional cover of Blackbird and while her star was already on the rise before being sprinkled with Bey’s magic, there’s no denying she’s a superstar now. Lucky for us, Tanner joined the pod to share her story, like...

Today is National Mature Woman's Day, a day created by industry veteran and founder Laura Geller! She joins us on the pod to talk about catering to the mature demographic with her makeup, how to apply powder foundation (like her Baked Balance-n-Brighten) properly, and the beauty landscape circa 1993. Plus, what goes into product pricing that you may not consider as a customer, and why she suggests paring back your skincare in the AM. For today only, shop on www.laurageller.com for a sitewide...

We’re having our own little March Madness tournament on today’s episode and choosing what makeup, skincare, and hair brands we think have fought their way to the top so far in 2024, from Pat McGrath Labs to Divi. Tune in to hear Kirbie and Sara make their case and then place your vote for who you think should make it to the championship round! Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group:...

Not listening to Cowboy Carter on repeat? Can’t relate! We kick things off with an appreciation for Bey’s new album and Miss Dolly Parton’s surprise appearance. Instead of sharing what’s on our face, we share what’s on our desks, which include a stress-relieving rollerball fragrance and a new sunscreen gel inspired by a classic. On the news front, we discuss some big headlines: e.l.f. Cosmetics’ sold-out collaboration with canned beverage brand Liquid Death, the race between Rare Beauty and...

We have a very special episode for you today presented by K18! Today we have the genius behind the brand, founder Suveen Sahib, on to discuss why K18 was created on a computer (and not in a lab), what sets the brand apart from its competitors, if it’s a “bond builder” or not, and the very cool science behind AirWash™. If you haven’t, listen to our review (plus reviews from the Glams!) from Tuesday’s episode to decide if the product is for you! Shop this...

If you were one of the lucky ones who participated in our latest Gloss Angeles Confidential seeding, then you are intimately familiar with K18’s latest launch — an innovative dry shampoo called AirWash™. On today’s ep, Kirbie and Sara are sharing more about why this product is a total game changer and include some of our testers' experiences as well, including things to know before deciding to invest in the product. We’ll cover the ingredients, the claims, how to use it properly, and what to...

The world of niche fragrances is booming and one brand leading the category is Brown Girl Jane — the first Black woman-owned fine fragrance brand to launch at Sephora! The line of fine perfumes focuses on “scent for wellness,” knowing that scent has the proven ability to affect us on a psychological level. Malaika Jones, co-founder and CEO, joins us to share how they leveraged clinical studies that measured brain activity when smelling different scents, why “Z-alphas” are obsessed with...

Reporting live from our respective mailrooms! Much to Sara’s dismay and deep jealousy, Kirbie shares her experience attending Justin Timberlake's LA “One Night Only” show and witnessing the NSYNC reunion. They also share their current WOYFS: Kirbie recommends the iNNBeauty Project Extreme Cream for its lifting and firming effects, while Sara swears by Benefit’s new Brow Detailer pencil and tinted Fluffy Brow Wax. Lastly, they dissect a Washington Post article that argues tanning is back,...

Heard of "doping" when it comes to SPF? Today you'll learn all about it. Sunscreen is the most important step in your morning skincare routine, but there's still so much confusion around it, as well as challenges brands have to overcome in the US that prohibits us from having more sophisticated UV filters. Sophie Bai, biomedical engineer, cancer drug developer and the founder/CEO of Pavise is our guest today, discussing those challenges in sunscreen development and regulation, the...

It was actually Hollywood’s biggest night on Sunday (we’ll beat ‘em next year, Gloss Angeles Awards), so we’re sharing some of our favorite looks from the star-studded show. From Emma Stone’s Oscar-worthy pink pout to Danielle Brooks’ dazzling (& meaningful) manicure, we’re sharing the beauty moments we haven’t stopped thinking about. We’re also discussing our very own Oscars weekend glam as guests of the Motion Picture & Television Fund gala (thank you, CeraVe)! Tune in to hear which...

Be advised: this episode discusses several aspects of plastic surgery. Please skip this episode if you’re not in a headspace to listen to this conversation.  This week, Kirbie’s Allure story on the “right” age for a facelift was published. To go further into this conversation, we invited one of Kirbie’s sources for the story, Dr. Cat Chang, onto the pod. Dr. Chang is a board-certified, quadruple Ivy League plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She’s answering a bunch of questions, like why...

Is it possible to be hot, smart, and rich? According to angel investor and entrepreneur Maggie Sellers, it is. And she’s teaching everyone how on her viral TikTok, sharing tips on how to start investing to what your budget breakdown should look like. On today’s ep, Maggie shares her expertise as a beauty investor, discussing her thoughts on what makes a successful beauty brand, what sets Hailey Bieber apart from other celebrity founders, the reason celebrities launch brands when they're...

It’s been a minute since we’ve chatted news, so let’s catch up, Glams! First, we recap our epic trip to SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Design). We fell in love with the school, its beauty and fragrance program, the students, and the city — if you are applying to colleges or know anyone who is, please listen to our pitch as newly-minted Scadvocates! We also had to talk about the industry’s biggest launch of the year: Cécred from one Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. We break down the product...

What’s the secret to Olivia Rodrigo’s perfect, shiny locks? Two words: Clayton Hawkins. The incredibly talented (and absolutely hilarious) hairstylist is on the pod today to share his journey to celebrity styling, from applying hair extensions on his older sisters as a tween to creating iconic hairstyles for Olivia Rodrigo, Elizabeth Olsen, Ali Wong, Dove Cameron, and Jennifer Coolidge. Clayton shares the styles he thinks are going to be big in 2024 (ombrés are BACK, babes!) and the tools and...

What’s the ROI on a Super Bowl ad? Today we have the masterminds behind e.l.f.’s court-themed Super Bowl spot, CMO Kory “KBOSS” Marchisotto and SHADOW co-founder Liza Suloti on to share why returning to The Big Game made sense for the brand, how last year’s regional ad affected sales, and what it took to get Judge Judy to sign-on to her first commercial. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group:...

Glamgelenos, did you see us at the Super Bowl? If you missed us in our Big Game debut, we’re recapping our experience being in the e.l.f. Cosmetics Judge Beauty commercial and sharing what it was like to be in the presence of the Judge Judy herself. We’re also discussing the other makeup and skincare ads that aired on Sunday, from Michael Cera’s Cerave campaign to Cardi B’s Duck Plumping lip gloss dance. We also dive into the Taylor Swift effect, because how could we not? She won the...

The winners of the 2023 Gloss Angeles Awards are officially here! The Glam-cademy voted and these brands, people and products took the top spots. Did your favorite win? Listen in to hear who drops by to get their award! Shop the winners 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 Twitter: @glossangelespod,...

What does Trixie Mattel think of the Sephora kids? How does she remove all that black and white eyeliner day in-and-out? And why does she consider her skin “traumatized?” The makeup mogul and drag extraordinaire joins us to chat about her skincare and makeup routine, what Rashida Jones told her that gave her a lightbulb moment, how she’s not like other brand founders, what she would NEVER do as a drag queen, what she learned by working at Sephora and Ulta, and why everyone is going to be...

It's been a minute, but we have four great products we've been loving for WOYF! A lip treatment that will fix the driest of pouts, a matte lip plumper, a bar soap that will whisk you away to Montana, plus a hair styler that will give you roots that touch the sky, there's something for everyone. Then, in news: chemical sunscreen may have a big problem come February 15th, and will potentially need an over $200M bailout. Paging Lauren Sanchez! We tackle all the beauty brands headed to the Super...

Starting a beauty brand might seem glamorous — especially according to social media — but the hard reality is that being a founder and navigating the insanely crowded and complicated beauty space can be disheartening and even impossible. On today’s episode, we have beauty veteran Amy Zunzunegui, founder of recently-shuttered WLDKAT skincare, to give us the honest truth about what it’s like to start and shut down a beauty brand. Tune in to hear what Zunzunegui learned from her days at Urban...

This week we're diving right in with a breakdown of all the new products dropping this week, including a pineapple cleanser, a long-awaited foundation, dreamy lip oils and the relaunch of Kim Kardashian's cosmetics line. Plus, we discuss her infamous tanning bed video and which nail shapes Gen Alpha says are "out" but we'll continue to sport. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group:...

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,...