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Why Your Hair Won’t Grow: Breakage, Thinning & Hair Health With Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd
Feel like your hair hits a certain length and just… quits? Board-certified dermatologist and Nutrafol Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd joins us to explain the difference between thinning, shedding, and breakage—and why identifying what’s happening matters. We discuss how stress, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, and GLP-1 medications can factor into hair changes, plus how heat styling, color, and hair porosity affect length retention. We also explore Nutrafol’s Strand Serum, how caring for your strands differs from supporting growth, and the habits worth reconsidering for healthier-looking hair. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol.
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Scarlett Johansson's The Outset Is Closing—Why Celebrity Beauty Requires More Than a Famous Face
Content warning: We open with a discussion of sexual consent and sexual assault, including alcohol-related impairment, looking out for friends, and supporting survivors.
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What does it take to make a celebrity beauty brand work—and what happens when its founder wants to stay out of the content world? With Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand The Outset winding down, we discuss the warning signs, the limits of star power, and why launching a brand and building one are two very different jobs. We’re also sharing our current obsessions, from a $25 cushion foundation to a $45 curling iron.
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Why Your Neck Looks Older Than Your Face—and What Skincare Can Actually Do with Esthetician Katy Bacon
Your face has a skincare routine, but your neck is crying for help! This week, we’re joined by Murad esthetician and global educator Katy Bacon to talk about the skin we tend to forget: our necks, chests, and hands. We ask why these areas can start to look different, how hormonal changes and sun exposure factor into the conversation, and whether a dedicated neck serum deserves a spot in your routine. We also get into silicone patches, peptides, supplement claims, and what topical skincare can realistically improve. Plus, Kirbie brings her ongoing battle with the “retinol uglies” to Katy, who explains why a higher percentage doesn’t tell you everything about a formula.
Murad partnered with our program, Gloss Angeles Confidential, to give 300 listeners ages 35+ the opportunity to test its Retinol ReSculpt Neck & Décolleté Lifting Serum. Hear about our experience and check out listener reviews on Murad’s website.
Plus, use code GLOSSANGELES20 on Murad’s website, October 1–December 31, 2026, to get 20% off your order.
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Caroline Hirons Has Thoughts on Exosomes, Eye Cream, and Beauty’s Copycat Problem
Skincare expert and Skin Rocks founder Caroline Hirons joins us to cut through the industry’s biggest claims, buzziest ingredients, and what to expect in her upcoming book. She ranks PDRN, exosomes, collagen, and peptides by how convincing the evidence actually is, explains where to spend your skincare budget—whether you have $100 or $500—and reveals the pricey product category she’d never pay for. Plus, Caroline weighs in on eye creams, using acids with retinoids on mature skin, the YISE/Jones Road name drama, and why seemingly every beauty brand launched the same eye patches at once. Plus, she shares more about her upcoming book, Skin Rules.
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Gucci Westman on Makeup After 40, Nicole Kidman and the Foundation She Scrapped
Legendary makeup artist and Westman Atelier founder Gucci Westman joins us to discuss the art of making someone look like the best version of themselves—and her ability to completely transform a face. Gucci shares stories from working with Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and Julianne Moore; reveals the makeup mistake she frequently sees women make as they get older; and explains how our routines should evolve as our faces change. She also takes us inside the making of Westman Atelier, including the licensing deal she walked away from, the foundation launch she canceled at the last minute and the thousands of formula iterations that followed. Plus, Gucci confirms whether she was the impossibly glamorous makeup-artist neighbor at the center of that viral essay.
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600 Episodes! Plus, Best of Beauty Hot Takes + How Well Do We Know Our Own Show?
600 episodes later, how well do we actually know our own podcast? To celebrate the milestone, our producer puts us to the test with a quiz covering nearly seven years of Gloss Angeles—from past guests and memorable beauty headlines to the products our guests couldn’t stop talking about. Do we remember what we said, who said what, and which products earned our stamp of approval? Play along and see if you know Gloss Angeles better than we do. Plus, we give our takes on the Allure Best of Beauty list!
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The Truth Behind Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards With Jessica Cruel
Thousands of products enter Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards. So how does the team decide which ones deserve that little red seal? For the awards’ 30th anniversary, we’re joined by Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel to go inside the testing and deliberations, find out how new launches compete with longtime favorites, and clear up whether a brand can pay to win. We also look at how the awards have evolved over three decades—and what this year’s winners reveal about beauty now. And you can attend to see some of those products in action at Best of Beauty Live in October—more details here.
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Cheryl Burke on DWTS Beauty Secrets, Aging in Public and Her Filipino Identity
After 26 seasons on Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke is figuring out what beauty means when spray tans, stage makeup and television lighting no longer dictate the look. The two-time Mirrorball champion joins us to discuss her extensive DWTS beauty routine, reconnecting with her natural skin tone and Filipino identity, and the scrutiny women face when their appearance changes after fame. We also get into her life on the Sephora Squad and the DWTS questions we’ve always wanted to ask: who controls the costumes, how partners are paired, and how injured everyone is by the finale.
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Tabitha Brown on the Target Boycott, Donna’s Recipe and Building With Her Husband
Tabitha Brown has built an empire by being unapologetically herself, from her career as an Emmy-winning host and author to becoming the founder of two beauty brands. She joins us for a candid conversation about what happened to Black-owned brands after Target rolled back its DEI initiatives—and why she ultimately chose not to renew her contract with the retailer. We also get into the story behind Donna’s Recipe, her natural hair journey, the inspiration behind her Tab & Chance fragrances, and the very personal reason supporting ALS research remains so important to her.
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Dyson’s $500 AI Toothbrush, Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields & Our ’90s Celebrity Crushes
Dyson is officially coming for your bathroom counter with a $500 AI-powered toothbrush that brushes, water-flosses, rinses, and—yes—uses a camera to show you the inside of your mouth. We’re also recapping Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, from surprise appearances by Alanis Morissette and Stevie Nicks to the staggering $20 million raised for organizations supporting women and girls. Plus, in honor of Jonathan Taylor Thomas’ birthday, we revisit our formative celebrity crushes (JTT! Josh Hartnett! JC Chasez! Hanson!) and answer a listener question about which beauty trade publication is actually worth paying for if you want to break into the industry. Shop this episode
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Can Target’s Beauty Studio Survive the Backlash?
Old-school retailers are coming for TikTok Shop and Amazon’s beauty business. Nordstrom is rolling out same-day beauty delivery, Old Navy is betting on affordable fragrance from a Byredo perfumer, and Target is launching a 1,600-product beauty destination stocked with Sunday Riley, Briogeo, K-beauty favorites, and more. But Target’s timing couldn’t be worse: The retailer is facing backlash over an offensive children’s Halloween costume—and renewed scrutiny of its DEI rollback. We unpack whether legacy retailers can win beauty shoppers back with convenience, discovery, and an IRL experience the algorithm can’t replicate.
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Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu on Copycats, the FaceGuard Fallout, and Its First Traditional Foundation
Tower 28 is officially seven years old, and founder Amy Liu is back to talk about what happens when the hot new beauty brand grows up. We get into watching hypochlorous acid go from Tower 28’s signature to an entire category of SOS lookalikes, what she learned from a launch that didn’t go as planned, and how she keeps customers interested in an increasingly crowded beauty market. Plus, Amy gives us the scoop on Swipe Serum Foundation, Tower 28’s biggest launch yet—and we share what Gloss Angeles Confidential testers really thought after trying it before launch. To join GAC, sign up for our newsletter: https://glossangelespod.substack.com
This episode is in partnership with Tower 28.
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Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere Backlash, Plus Tate McRae and Lindsay Lohan’s Beauty Plans
We’re unpacking the heartbreaking news of Hayden Panettiere’s passing and Neutrogena’s statement about ending their longtime partnership after she opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression. Plus, celebrity beauty brands aren’t slowing down: Tate McRae filed a trademark for Tate By Tate McRae, while Lindsay Lohan’s Linlo Beauty is taking shape with plans to raise up to $5 million. We discuss what we know — and whether celebrity beauty still has room to surprise us.
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Mario Dedivanovic Is Still Shaping How We Do Makeup
Mario Dedivanovic is back, and this time we’re getting into what it really takes to run one of beauty’s biggest makeup brands while the celebrity makeup artist category gets more crowded by the day. The Makeup by Mario founder opens up about his biggest hits (and misses), how he keeps innovating, and what Kim Kardashian’s move into makeup with Skims Beauty means for their longtime relationship. Plus, Mario takes us to Beauty School with his rules for blush placement, eyeshadow, and the no-mascara look.
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Tate McRae’s Neutrogena Ad Has Us Asking Questions + The Foundation We Can’t Stop Wearing
Does it actually matter if a celebrity uses the beauty products they’re paid to promote? Tate McRae’s latest Neutrogena ad has TikTok playing skincare detective and debating how much authenticity really matters in a celebrity beauty campaign. We’re also recapping our trip to the Hamptons with Canadian skincare brand Vivier and sharing why their vitamin C products have such a devoted following. Plus, how Hung Vanngo’s new foundation and Katie Jane Hughes’ micro mascara are making our lives a little easier.
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Before You Get Filler: The Guide to HA, Sculptra, Skinvive & What They Actually Do
Not all “filler” is actually doing the same thing—and knowing the difference can save you from booking the wrong injectable. In this installment of The Glossary, we break down the increasingly confusing world of HA fillers, collagen stimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, and skin boosters like Skinvive, plus why crosslinking matters and how filler differs from Botox and other neuromodulators. We’re also getting into reversibility, longevity, leftover filler, and why the treatment you think you want may not be what a great injector recommends. Consider this your beauty-editor cheat sheet before your next consultation.
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Breaking Embargoes, Beauty Blacklists & Mikayla Nogueira’s Sephora Bet
Are beauty embargoes officially dead? This week, we unpack what actually happens when embargoes are broken, whether there’s really a beauty blacklist, and why the rules seem to change once a launch hits the internet. Then, they get into Mikayla Nogueira’s decision to bring POV Beauty to Sephora—and debate whether Ulta might have actually been the smarter move.
Plus, in partnership with K18 through Gloss Angeles Confidential, 200 listeners put the new FutureIQ Biomimetic Hair Longevity Serum to the test for three months. It makes some major claims around shedding, premature graying and scalp aging, so: did it actually deliver? The testers have thoughts. You can join Gloss Angeles Confidential by subscribing to our Substack.
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The Australian Makeup Artist Every Beauty Insider Should Know: Tanielle Jai
Tanielle Jai got in trouble as a kid for constantly playing with makeup — turns out that was just the beginning. She went on to become one of Australia's most sought-after makeup artists, developing the caramel-and-coffee monochromatic looks that the internet would eventually dub "latte makeup," and has since built her own namesake brand around Bronzour, her cult cream bronzer that sculpts without going orange. This week, she talks about how she broke into the industry, the six eye facets every beauty girl should know, and her real-talk tips for picking brushes that actually last.
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The Kiehl’s Serum Made for “Ozempic Face,” Zendaya’s Prada Era and Our Summer Beauty MVPs
Zendaya is officially the new face of Prada Beauty's Paradox fragrance, making her and husband Tom Holland a certified Prada power couple — we're getting into the ambassador reveal and why it makes total sense. We're also sharing what's currently on our face, including our personal reviews and 200 Glams' verdicts on Kiehl's 1cc* CollaShot Serum, the $78 "no-needle" collagen serum claiming results comparable to 1cc of filler, including the GLP-1 skin study data, the jawline glow-ups, and the breakouts we have to flag before you buy. Plus, we found a 1982 Revlon beauty guide and are walking through the tips to see if they still hold up.
This episode's Gloss Angeles Confidential is in partnership with Kiehl's.
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Jerrod Blandino on the $1.45 Billion Too Faced Sale He Never Planned to Make
What really happens after you sell your beauty brand for $1.45 billion? Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blandino joins us to unpack the emotional and logistical reality of handing over one of the industry’s biggest brands, why he thinks so many acquisitions lose their magic, and his reaction to Estée Lauder Companies’ decision to restructure Too Faced instead of selling it. We also get into why he came back to launch Polite Society, how TikTok-worthy transformations shape product development, the innovation behind the brand’s newest mascara, and his unfiltered advice for founders and beauty conglomerates alike.
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Did MCoBeauty Just Find a Smarter Way to Dupe? Plus, Gap Fragrances Are Back
MCoBeauty just leveled up its dupe game, teaming with Skindinavia—the actual company behind Urban Decay’s original All Nighter setting spray—to relaunch that discontinued formula as All Dayer for $19.99, undercutting UD’s reformulated version by $15. We’re breaking down why this “Dupe 2.0” strategy (bringing back cult formulas instead of knocking off living brands) might be MCoBeauty’s smartest, most lawsuit-proof move yet, and which other discontinued formulas we’re begging someone to resurrect next. Plus, Gap is officially in the beauty business, reviving its iconic 90s scents Dream, Grass, Heaven, and Om as elevated eau de parfums alongside a new fragrance, Harmony. If you had a bottle of Gap Grass in middle school, this one’s for you.
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How Toni Bravo Helped Rhode Get Bronzer Right—and Why Beauty Brands Miss the Inclusivity Mark
Toni Bravo didn't just go viral with a purple blush—she sparked a larger conversation about representation for deeper skin tones in beauty and turned it into one of the industry's most influential creator careers. The former Rare Beauty social media manager joins us to discuss what she learned working behind the scenes in beauty and media, the inclusivity gaps she still sees in marketing, and why some brands continue to miss the mark. We also get candid about creator finances, from buying two homes before 30 to turning down brand deals that don't align with her values, plus the boundaries that help protect her mental health as a public-facing creator. And, of course, we had to ask the "CEO of Blush" what's on her gorgeous face.
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Is “Slop Face” Really Taking Over Hollywood? Plus, Our Case Against No Mascara Summer
The Hollywood Reporter recently argued that today's stars all have the same "slop face"—but we think they're looking at the wrong group. We debate whether actors like Barry Keoghan and Zendaya actually prove Hollywood still celebrates distinctive faces, and whether the homogenized look is more of an influencer and creator phenomenon than an acting one. Plus, we weigh in on The Cut's "No Mascara Summer" trend, why Pamela Anderson, Alicia Keys, and Gigi Hadid can pull it off, and why we'll be hanging onto our mascara wands for the foreseeable future. (Read the story by Kristina Rodulfo that we reference here.)
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7 Years of Gloss Angeles: Unaired Episodes, Deleted Interviews & the Beauty Splurges Actually Worth It
Seven years and nearly 600 episodes later, we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories we’ve never shared—from the interviews that never made it to air to the episodes we deleted (and why). We also discuss the importance of media training, what actually makes someone a great podcast guest, and why we’ve become more selective about who we invite on the show. Plus, we’re weighing in on the TikTok trend of beauty purchases that are actually worth the splurge, from in-office treatments to everyday essentials.
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Hung Vanngo is Making Foundation Matching Easier, Too Faced Revives Sweet Peach & Why CoverGirl Is Betting on Gen X
Hung Vanngo is officially entering the complexion category, and we're breaking down everything to know about his new Red Carpet Skin Foundation, from its unconventional shade system to whether it has what it takes to stand out in an overcrowded market. We also dive into Too Faced's nostalgic Sweet Peach revival, including what made the original launch such a phenomenon and the products we think are missing this time around. Plus, we discuss CoverGirl's surprising decision to stop chasing Gen Z and instead bet on Gen X, and why it could signal a much bigger shift in beauty marketing.
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How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Inspired the Founders of Luna Bronze
A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything for Luna Bronze co-founder Maddy Balderson, ultimately inspiring her and best friend Rhiannon Hall to create a self-tanning brand built around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to damage your skin to get a glow. The Australian founders join us to discuss how Luna Bronze went from a personal mission to a cult-favorite tanning brand (now at Ulta Beauty), why skincare-first self-tanning matters, and the ingredients and innovations helping modern self-tanners look (and smell) better than ever. Plus, we get their best application tips, the biggest tanning mistakes people make, and their personal skin cancer screening routines.
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Michelle Lee on Target's Beauty Strategy, K-Beauty & the State of Media in 2026
While Kirbie is out of office, former Allure Editor-in-Chief and beauty expert Michelle Lee joins Sara to break down the biggest beauty headlines of the week. They unpack Target's decision to replace more than 600 Ulta shop-in-shops with its own Target Beauty Studio and debate Kirbie's latest Substack on whether consumers are getting "Blinded by K-Beauty Syndrome" amid the hype around viral treatments. Plus, Michelle shares her take on whether beauty journalists still have a place in an industry increasingly driven by influencers.
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Why Sonya Dakar's Career Is Over, Sephora's Quiet Hours & Beyoncé's Brilliant Cécred Marketing Play
We have an update on the lawsuit against one of the most controversial facialists in Beverly Hills: Sonya Dakar can no longer legally practice in California, and we break down what happened and what this means for her and her brand. But first: huge Bath & Body Works news. You can get all your favorites at a top beauty retailer soon! Then we dive into Beyoncé's intimate new Cécred campaign, featuring Jay-Z's dramatic hair transformation, and why it's one of the smartest pieces of beauty marketing we've seen in years. Plus, Sephora is rolling out Quiet Hours in stores, raising bigger questions about accessibility, overstimulation, and the future of beauty retail.
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Celebrity Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins on Getting Paid in the Age of "Exposure"
Celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins is back, and this time we're getting into everything — the creative process behind some of his most talked-about work with Meg Stalter, the beauty references he keeps returning to that the rest of the industry is sleeping on, and the wigs and extensions conversation that's quietly taken over Hollywood. We also get into something the beauty and styling world doesn't talk about enough: the economics of being a working artist, from unpaid asks to promised credits that never materialize. If you've ever wondered what actually goes into building a career at the top of the hair world, tune in now.
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Responding to the Kristin Cavallari Backlash, Plus Must-Have Vacation Packing Picks
This week, we’re recapping an unforgettable night at the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup with Paula’s Choice, where we found ourselves feet from the pitch and mega stars like Tom Cruise and David Beckham. We also share more details on Parsol Shield, the new sunscreen filter making headlines, and address the heated reaction to our recent discussion about Kristin Cavallari and sunscreen.
Then, we share the products we’re packing with us no matter the trip, thanks to our partners at Macy’s. Shop all the products mentioned in this episode.
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The Evolving Business of Celebrity Partnerships and Events with Allison Statter
Allison Statter has spent her career helping shape the brands, personalities, and cultural moments that capture our attention. As co-founder and CEO of Blended Strategy Group, she works at the intersection of celebrity, influence, marketing, and consumer behavior—often behind the scenes of campaigns that look effortless to the rest of us.
Allison joins us to break down the realities of celebrity partnerships, influencer strategy, and modern brand building. We discuss why consumers are getting smarter about marketing, the biggest mistakes celebrities make when launching brands, and whether social media has made famous people less powerful than they once were.
Allison also gets candid about the hidden challenges of growing up around powerful connections, how success can change the way women move through the world, and the personal inspiration behind her fragrance brand, XOA. Use code GLOSSANGELES for 15% off your order.
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The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Filter. Plus, Which Beauty Brands Are Actually Winning TikTok Shop
After 25 years, the FDA has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) — the first new sunscreen filter in the U.S. since 1999 — and it could be a gamechanger for your SPF routine. The approval closes a real gap in UVA protection, with better coverage, better texture, and less irritation than what's currently on shelves. We also get into the TikTok Shop beauty rankings for May 2026, and the results are mindblowing: Medicube topped the charts at $19M, two of the top four brands are Korean, and Tarte is the only color cosmetics brand cracking the top three. Tune in to hear the entire list.
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How GLP-1s are Affecting Your Smile With Dr. Andi-Jean Miro
Thinking about veneers, whitening your teeth, or finally replacing that retainer you stopped wearing years ago? This week, cosmetic dentist Dr. Andi-Jean Miro of Apa Aesthetic joins us to break down what an actually effective oral care routine looks like, why so many people are getting adult orthodontics, and how AI-edited smiles are changing patient expectations. We also get into the real impact of GLP-1 medications on oral health, the biggest causes of bad breath, and whether viral TikTok trends like oil pulling, charcoal toothpaste, tongue scraping, and non-fluoride toothpaste are worth your time. Plus, Dr. Miro shares exactly how she'd spend $100 to upgrade your smile.
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Rhode's Summer 2026 Launch: Bronzers, Highlighters & Kristin Cavallari’s Anti-Sunscreen Agenda
This week, we're unpacking Kristin Cavallari's viral post-sun skincare routine and her long-standing stance against wearing sunscreen. We discuss why her comments continue to spark debate, whether "Hot Girl Syndrome" is real, and the responsibility that comes with being a skincare founder in 2026. Then, we break down Rhode's biggest launch yet—the brand's first-ever bronzers and highlighters—what the collection says about Rhode's next chapter, and our personal thoughts on the new launches.
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Cindy Crawford at 60: On Supermodels, Skincare, and Staying Power
She walked so every supermodel could run — and then at 60, she closed the Gucci Cruise 2027 show in Times Square in a black feathered gown just to remind us all. This week, we sit down with the one and only Cindy Crawford! We're talking about what it actually meant to be a supermodel in the '90s before it was romanticized, the real story behind Meaningful Beauty — one of the longest-running celebrity beauty brands ever launched — and her honest take on aging, Botox, and why she's more excited about her 60s than ever.
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The Transition Blush Beef & Marilyn Monroe's New Academy Museum Exhibit
The Academy Museum just opened Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon featuring hundreds of original objects, iconic costumes, and a rare look at the woman behind the myth. We got a sneak peek thanks to Chanel, who is a sponsor given Marilyn's most famous quote is about N°5. We get into what's on display and why the show is worth your time. Shop this episode
Then: the Transition Blush Debacle. Patrick Ta Beauty launched a Transition Blurring Blush collection and the internet is accusing him of stealing makeup artist Ngozi Esther Edeme's signature technique. We break down the timeline and get into the part of this story that's bigger than one product launch—how trends move through beauty culture, who gets to monetize them, and what the solution may be.
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What Gemini Season, Blue Eyeshadow, and Your 2026 Astrology Forecast Have in Common with Aliza Kelly
If you’ve listened to Gloss Angeles long enough, you know we love attributing everything from our work ethic to our penchant for luxury to being Capricorns. This week, we’re joined by astrologer, author, and Astrolotea podcast host Aliza Kelly to help us make sense of astrology in 2026. We get into how social media has transformed astrology—for better and worse—whether birth charts can actually help relationships, and what Gemini season means for beauty, wellness, and self-improvement. Then, Aliza puts our charts under the microscope to reveal what makes us so fascinated by beauty and Hollywood before giving every zodiac sign a cosmic forecast for summer and the rest of the year.
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Marc Jacobs Beauty: Everything You Need to Know Before You Shop + Summer’s Hottest Fashion & Beauty Pairings
This week, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated beauty relaunches of the year: Marc Jacobs Beauty is officially back. We break down the entire launch, from the gorgeous bronzers and glow-y highlighters to the lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes, including how much everything costs and where you can shop the collection. Then, thanks to our partners at Macy's, we get into summer’s biggest fashion trends and the beauty looks we’d pair with them, from butter yellow looks and tan skin to jelly shoes and juicy lips.
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Trinny Woodall on the Missing Part of the Aging Conversation & Launching a Brand at 53
This week, we’re joined by beauty industry disruptor and Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall. After two decades on television, Trinny launched her namesake beauty brand at 53 with a mission to help women—especially those 40+—feel confident, radiant, and seen. We talk about why she believes “anti-aging” is the wrong conversation entirely, how beauty needs evolve as we age, and what inspired her to create a brand specifically designed for women who have long felt overlooked by the industry. Trinny also opens up about tweakment transparency, the data-driven technology behind Match2Me, and why she believes confidence, energy, and joy are the real secrets to looking good at any age.
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Would You Inject Cadaver Fat? + Olivia Jade’s Beauty Brand Debut
This week, Sara surprises Kirbie with the ultimate LA luxury: a VIP valet parking card for Westfield Century City — because nothing says we’ve made it like avoiding the Century City parking structure. Then, we dive into the rise of “zombie filler,” aka injectable volume treatments made from donated cadaver fat, and unpack why clinics are suddenly obsessed with it, who’s getting it (from faces to BBLs), and the ethical and medical concerns experts are already raising. Could this be the future of aesthetics or is the beauty industry moving wayyyy too fast? Plus, we discuss Olivia Jade’s new beauty brand O.Piccola, why a single bronzer-highlight stick might actually make sense for her brand, and whether consumers are ready to separate the founder from the scandal that made her famous.
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The Hidden Costs of a Glam Squad, Featuring Makeup Artist Jenna Nicole
Today we’re joined by celebrity makeup artist Jenna Nicole, known for creating her signature soft glam on clients like Selena Gomez and Brenda Song. In this episode, Jenna shares how her lifelong love of makeup turned into a career after becoming pregnant with her son at 16 and realizing beauty could become both a creative outlet and a way to support herself. We also talk about what defines the new generation of celebrity makeup artists, the products she always keeps in her kit, and how she creates perfected, high-definition complexion that still looks modern and natural. Plus, Jenna shares her thoughts on the Simone Biles $23K glam discourse and what people often misunderstand about the business of beauty behind the scenes.
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From Sculptra to Stem Cells: The Treatments We’re Trying Right Now + Susan Yara’s New-ish Brand, Playa
This week, we’re getting into everything we’ve been doing in the name of beauty—treatments, tweaks, and… stem cells?!
Sara kicks things off with a full rundown of her recent visit to the new Things We Do location in West Hollywood, where she tried Sculptra, Skinvive, and PRFM (platelet-rich fibrin matrix). What is PRFM, how is it different from PRP, and why is everyone talking about it right now? Then, Kirbie shares her experience with a next-gen peel from Australian brand UltraCeuticals that she’s eager to see the results of.
And finally: we both took things to the next level with Acorn Bio Labs at Facile—yes, we did stem cell retrieval. We’re breaking down what it is, why we did it, and what this could mean for the future of beauty (more to come here…).
In news, we’re talking about Susan Yara’s new-ish brand launch: Playa. (Sound familiar? There's a reason.) What can we expect? We’re breaking it down.
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Inclusive Beauty Isn’t Easy—or Cheap. Live Tinted Founder Deepica Mutyala Explains Why
We’re joined by Deepica Mutyala, the creator-turned-founder who built Live Tinted into one of the most culturally impactful brands at Ulta Beauty. We get into her founder routine, the early audience insights that gave her an edge before “creator-founder” was even a term, and why nailing the complexion category is so important to her. We also talk hero products (is it Huestick or Hueguard?), unexpected hits and misses, and what it really takes to stand out on shelves at Ulta. Plus, Deepica shares her honest take on whether beauty has actually become more inclusive or just better at marketing it—and how she keeps Live Tinted grounded in its mission as it scales.
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Updates, Plus The Over-the-Top PR Trend We’re Bowing Out Of
This week, we’re diving into the latest beauty news — starting with the growing epidemic of over-the-top brand mailers, from performers showing up at your door to giant, impossible-to-ignore deliveries (very The Devil Wears Prada). Then, it’s time for “Misscontinued,” where we mourn the products that still live rent-free in our heads — especially Marc Jacobs Beauty’s Velvet Noir mascara, Omega Bronze, and those iconic magnetic lipsticks — which leads us to a major update: Marc Jacobs Beauty is officially returning in June 2026!!! We also get into a quick update on Pat McGrath and what’s next for the legendary artist and her brand.
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The Truth About Sustainable Beauty with AORA Mexico Founder Nour Tayara
This week, we’re joined by Nour Tayara, founder of AORA and a beauty industry veteran on a mission to make beauty plastic-free. After nearly two decades at L’Oréal, Nour pulls back the curtain on what he learned about waste, overconsumption, and the myths we’ve been sold about “luxury” packaging. We get into how AORA is rethinking sustainability from the ground up, why Mexico is central to the brand’s story (and how to do that respectfully), plus the real data behind building a purpose-driven beauty brand.
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Ulta Beauty World 2026 Recap: The Behind-the-Scenes Truth
We’re recapping everything you need to know from Ulta Beauty World—the brands, the booths, the chaos, and the criticisms. From hosting the masterclasses to hitting the expo floor with 3,000 beauty lovers (and a lot of product), we’re breaking down what this event actually looks like behind the scenes—and why it’s become one of the biggest moments in beauty retail.
We get into the standout booths, the brands we discovered and loved, and the logistics people don’t realize—like what it really costs to show up as a brand. Plus, we address the biggest critiques of the event (influencers, tickets, accessibility) and give context on how it all actually works.
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Alexandra French Returns: Inside Her Makeup Bag, Euphoria Makeup, and Her Must-Follow Beauty Tips
Alexandra French is back! Every makeup artist’s favorite makeup artist returns to catch us up on everything since her last visit. We get into her WOYF staples (she brought her entire makeup bag with her!) and why she approaches makeup through the lens of character and storytelling. We also talk about how TikTok has made her better at her job, what brands are doing right (and wrong) from a MUA perspective, and her thoughts on Euphoria season 3 glam. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes truths from working across film and fashion, and answers your listener questions, including the makeup tips you actually want to know.
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The Coachella Brand Olympics, A New Euphoria Makeup Collection and Big News From Us
We’re kicking things off with a big announcement: we’re officially hosting Ulta Beauty World this year (!!). If you’re going, come find us—we’ll be on the ground, on Ulta’s socials, and of course recapping everything on the pod.
Are you excited about Euphoria’s latest and final season? Kirbie is! The show’s head of makeup and Half Magic founder Donni Davy is launching a 9-piece collection in Ulta Beauty on 4/29. We get into the hero products (including the Euphoria palette and a gloss called “Bitch You’re My Soulmate”), the collectible packaging, and what this moment means.
Finally, we report back from Coachella with a full breakdown of the brand activations, from our VIP treatment with Neutrogena to the rise of influencer “theme houses.” Who won the weekend? We’re calling out the brands that got it right (and why the stakes keep getting higher).
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How Dianna Cohen Built Crown Affair Into a Sephora Haircare Favorite With a Dry Shampoo
We’re joined by Dianna Cohen, founder of Crown Affair, to talk all things building a modern haircare brand, from her now-iconic mint green aesthetic to the product that put her on the map. We get into her WOYF staples, the best lessons she’s learned from working at major brands like Away and Harry’s, and the one product she’ll never make (and why). Plus, what it really takes to scale in Sephora, what $9M in funding actually does behind the scenes, and how to shop smarter when it comes to haircare.
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Breaking Down Alix Earle’s Massive Skincare Launch + What We’re Loving Right Now
We’re kicking things off with a brand-new segment: New, True, Through — our spin on WOYF where we each share what’s new to us, what we’re loyal to, and what we’ve fully emptied (and whether it’s worth the repurchase). Sara breaks down her latest lineup from the Flaus flosser to the Mane hot round brush and a drugstore hair mask that’s giving luxury, while Kirbie shares her current obsessions, including chic allergy essentials, a cult-favorite cleanser, and a viral setting spray.
We dive into the biggest beauty launch of the week: Alix Earle’s new skincare line Reale Actives. With a reported $1M in sales in its first hour and $5M by end of day, is this the new blueprint for celebrity beauty brands? We unpack the marketing machine, the criticism (from the name to the acne discourse), and why this launch feels bigger than your typical influencer brand.
Then, style expert Dana Avida Cohn stops by to share the Spring Fashion Forecast featuring trends and items you can shop at Macy’s, a proud partner of our podcast.
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