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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.