Ep 201 (Shhh!) The Top 20 Holiday Gifts We Secretly Want For Ourselves

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Jill took a quick trip to Buddy’s workshop to show us this chic Hermes nail enamel in Jaune Imperial, tops on her wish list

Our speed round format returns as we count down the #DamnGood items we’re lusting for this holiday szn, from the luxury finds we really have to be on Santa’s “nice” list to receive, to the money-saving Sephora kits you may still be able to snap up post-Black Friday. For the Bougie friend on your list, we give you our TLDR take on Gucci’s haute holiday eye palette, Hermes’ debut nail lacquer collection, Balmain’s Jenner-worthy claw clip and more. Plus, Jill reveals the one Advent Calendar that won’t make you feel guilty (savings and good-feels galore!), the brand new foundation that’s #1 on her personal wish list and Carlene reveals the surprise (green!) item that’s made her Xmas list two years running.

A few of our fave things! Lisa Eldridge’s new Seamless Skin Foundation; Gucci Beauty’s Palette des Yeux; Loewe Home Scents Candles

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Ep 200 - 🎉 200th Episode Special 🎉 Recapping The Juiciest Moments in Breaking Beauty History (What Made Us Laugh, Cry, Cringe & Everything In-Between)

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Pop the bubbly! We’re officially celebrating 200 episodes of Breaking Beauty Podcast. Joining us for this very special episode is our producer, Michelle Harrison, live from the Dear Media HQ. Tune as we recap and react to some of the most emotional moments in the show’s history - from the interviews that left us teary-eyed to the ones that made us LOL and the one celebrity anecdote that made us go viral. Plus, at long last, we discuss *That* interview (IYKYK). Yep, we’re going there.

Throwing it back to our interview with M.A.C founder Frank Toskan

The day we met Emily Weiss of Glossier for Episode 11!

To our lifelong listeners, we wanna thank you for joining us on this beauty-full ride! You’ve been helping us build Breaking Beauty together. And to celebrate this milestone, we are excited to introduce our new logo and website in the coming week, dreamed up by the pros at Metier Creative. Would love to hear your feedback - were there any personal favourite moments for you that you think we might have missed? Hit us up on Instagram, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.

Touring the Sephoria landscape with our mics in 2019.

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Ep 198 - Dr. Shereene Idriss, AKA #PillowTalkDerm Serving The Real Tea On Skin Care Scams

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As a leading board-certified dermatologist with a posh new practice overlooking Bryant Park, Dr. Shereene Idriss, AKA #PillowTalkDerm has amassed more than 350K-strong Instagram fans who come for her epic junk science takedowns, and stay for the real talk on routines, ingredient 101 and more. In today’s episode, the Pillow Talk Derm breaks down current trending topics, from skincare “microdosing” to TikTok-famous trends like chlorophyll water and DIY salt water sprays. 

The new Idriss Dermatology overlooking Bryant Park in Manhattan

Find out why Dr. Idriss believes hyaluronic acid is way overhyped, and it could be causing more harm than good. Plus, hear her take on the #1 product from The Ordinary that she believes is worth the hashtags, why she does her bedtime routine well before dinner, how-to treat dry lips using her trademark “basting” technique, and listen in on early clues on her very own skincare line that she’s been busy working on behind the scenes. 

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Ep 197 - “The Great Reset” With Dermalogica Founder Jane Wurwand, LIVE from Los Angeles! Extended Cut

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In our first IRL interview since the Pandoozle, we fly all the way to LA to meet THE Jane Wurwand, legendary founder of Dermalogica and author of the newly released book, Skin In The Game: Everything You Need Is Already Inside You. Recording straight from their HQ in Carson, California, we meet the legend who managed to take an indie skincare spa brand and turn it into a multi-million-dollar success story, passing the torch of self-actualization to hundreds of female entrepreneurs with their education-first approach in the process.

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Carlene is eating up the super-sized skincare at #DermalogicaHQ

For anyone looking for a post-pandemic reset, Jane schools us on how to tap into your own purpose, sharing the lessons she’s learned through intimate, say-what?? stories. Find out how her father’s early passing ignited a fire in Jane as a 5-year-old girl growing up in Scotland, and how a trip to Japan inspired Dermalogica’s iconic Daily Microfoliant exfoliating powder – now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Plus, find out what Jane has to say about “Clean Washing,” the one thing that still needs to change in the industry, and why to her, “Beauty” is a dirty word.

*Special thanks to Dermalogica for providing travel and accommodations to Breaking Beauty for this story.

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Skin In The Game By Jane Wurwand

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Ep 196 - The #DamnGood Product Reformulations of 2021, So Far

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We’re all on beauty product journeys, and when you find your ride-or-die – you’re set for life. Or so you think. But what happens when the brand comes along and decides to reformulate your forever love?! This week Jill and Carlene investigate the many reasons why we’ve seen so many reformulations of cult-fave products in 2021. Then, stay tuned as they count down their #DamnGood 2.0 faves, including a flex on an iconic antioxidant serum, a highly-anticipated vegan lipstick and a rare anti-drying purple toning shampoo that made the Breaking Beauty cut. Plus, meet the Oribe of sunscreen, a revamped brand so gorgeous, you’ll wanna wear SPF everyday of the year.

Bite Beauty Power Move Lipstick in Fig (left) vs. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Fig

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Ep 195 - What People Don’t Tell You About Freezing Your Eggs, HD-Proof Acne Hacks & Auntie Beauty Secrets With Family Karma Bravoleb Anisha Ramakrishna

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Bonafide reality star Anisha Ramakrishna, fashion designer and host of Currently Cringing Podcast is here and she’s bringing the BDE! Anisha left a glamourous career in New York City and a long-term relationship before moving back in with her parents at age 35. Whelp! That’s not all. Anisha froze her eggs, all by herself, and she spills all – along with catchphrases like “Twat Waffle” and “Dollar Store Drake” – on her hit Bravo reality show about the dazzling Indo-American experience, Family Karma. Anisha tells us everything about her connection to Dr. Brandt, and how she successfully controls her cystic acne while keeping skin HDTV-proofed, hunny.  Plus, Auntie beauty secrets galore in today’s giggly episode.

Don’t forget to tune into Jill and Carlene’s episode on Currently Cringing, where they’re sharing their favourite beauty products fit for a Bravoleb-on-a-Budget.

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Ep 194 - The Linda Evangelista Bombshell, Next-Gen Brazilian Buttlift & How-To Get Your Safest Procedure With “Tweakments” Journalist Alice Hart-Davis

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Are the kind of non-surgical treatments you get on your lunch break any safer than they were 20 years ago? In light of 90s supermodel Linda Evangelista’s recent Cool Sculpting lawsuit and Lilly Lashes founder Lilly Ghalichi’s under eye filler-gone-frightful, we’re putting some of the most popular treatments of the social media era under a critical lens. Joining us on the mic today is U.K.-based journalist, author and self-described “tweakments” expert Alice Hart-Davis. 

Courtesy of The Cut

Courtesy of The Cut

Lilly Lashes founder Lilly Ghalichi recently shared her rare adverse side effect from having filler injected under her eyes in recent days.

Lilly Lashes founder Lilly Ghalichi recently shared her rare adverse side effect from having filler injected under her eyes in recent days.

Alice has been reporting on non-invasive cosmetic treatments for over 20 years, while her website, The Tweakments Guide, is the definitive British resource for finding the practitioners Alice trusts with her own face. In today’s episode, find out which procedures are most – and least – likely to leave you with a botch job, along with the 411 on a newer Brazilian Butt Lift coming down the pike, fat transfers and Alice’s best tips for finding a practitioner you can trust in the rare event something does go awry.

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Ep 193 - Fall 2021 #DamnGood Budget Finds: TikTok’s Favorite Tinted Serum, A Worth-The-Waitlist “Sunscreen Foundation,” An Under $10 Bottega-Green Nail Polish & More!

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Is that L’Oréal Tinted Serum really as good as TikTok makes it out to be? Is Tower 28’s new “Sunscreen Foundation” really worth the wait list? Which acne spot corrector is making a noticeable difference on Carlene’s kid’s face? Jill and Carlene are on a roll testing the latest skincare and cosmetics hitting store shelves and get this: everything is under $40! Okay, we lied. There is one hot hair tool review coming in at $60 but still, come on!! With more honest reviews (#damngood and not-so-good,) you’re not going to want to start the cart before listening to this money-saving, beautifying episode.

Before using Tower 28’s new Sunny Days Sunscreen Foundation

Before using Tower 28’s new Sunny Days Sunscreen Foundation

After using Tower 28’s new Sunny Days Sunscreen Foundation… and a bunch of other stuff lol

After using Tower 28’s new Sunny Days Sunscreen Foundation… and a bunch of other stuff lol

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Found! The ultimate Bottega Green nail polish that’s under $10

Found! The ultimate Bottega Green nail polish that’s under $10

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Ep 192 From A Strap-On Cryo Mask to a Mix-It-Yo' Self Vitamin C Potion, These Are The #DamnGood Fall 2021 Products We Can't Stop Talking About

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Brrr… is it getting fresh in here? That’s not the cool fall air, it’s Charlotte Tilbury’s new “Cryo” face mask that you strap on straight-outta the freezer! In today’s episode, Carlene & Jill test the latest, buzziest fall beauty products, like Drunk Elephant’s new-and-better Vitamin C-Firma Fresh Day Serum that you mix yourself for max potency. Jill dabbles in colour-correcting using Chanel’s fancy new Le Teint concealers. And is Selena Gomez’ highly anticipated first mascara (one entire year in the making) living up to her millions of fans’ expectations? Dr. Dennis Gross cracks the freshness code with swipe-on retinol pads that just may rival the OG Alpha Beta peel on Jill’s permanent top shelf. A Van Gogh-inspired fragrance that truly is a “work of art,” and more must-gets in today’s all-star episode!

Carlene wearing her new everyday mascara, the Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara

Carlene wearing her new everyday mascara, the Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara

Meet the new-an-better Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum that you mix-in yourself

Meet the new-an-better Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum that you mix-in yourself

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Ep 191 - Fashion Week Is Back, Baby! Beautycon Re-Rises! Plus! A Derm Solves Our Sensitive Skin Woes

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It’s the first day of fall, and a busy AF September! That’s okay because Instagram is on FIRE with beauty lewks that are inspiring us to break out of our bare faced slumps. First up, we recap our top #ICYMI moments from Spring 2022 Fashion Week so far –  including the runway show that inspired Carlene’s new favourite lippie look. Next, we dive into the beauty news of the moment, like what the heck is happening with Beautycon, celebrity plastic surgery doppelgangers and Kylie’s new-new baby-care line (yep!!). 

Left: A model at the Ulla Johnson Spring 2020 Show demo’s the “Blooming Lips” trend using the Bobbi Brown Crushed Lipstick in Sunset

Left: A model at the Ulla Johnson Spring 2020 Show demo’s the “Blooming Lips” trend using the Bobbi Brown Crushed Lipstick in Sunset

Right: Carlene tests the glossy ombré trend wearing Armani Beauty Ecstasy Shine Lipstick in 300 Play in the centre of lips with Wander Beauty Lip Retreat Oil in Oasis overtop

Right: Carlene tests the glossy ombré trend wearing Armani Beauty Ecstasy Shine Lipstick in 300 Play in the centre of lips with Wander Beauty Lip Retreat Oil in Oasis overtop

Left: Guess who? Tori Spelling shuns plastic surgery rumours. Right: Kourtney K-Dash

Left: Guess who? Tori Spelling shuns plastic surgery rumours. Right: Kourtney K-Dash

Finally, Carlene reveals her skincare routine fail that led to a fortnight of itching. Stay tuned as Dr. Laurel Geraghty helps solve our sensitive skin woes, in a phone-a-friend segment brought to you by Cetaphil. You’ll find out the difference between sensitive skin vs sensitized skin, the fastest way to fix a flare up, along with the simple routine (and ingredients!) you need to keep sensitive skin calm, cool and collected (like do you really need to avoid exfoliation?) Join us for a definitive round of True or False, sensitive skin edition.

Dr. Laurel Geraghty is here to school Carlene on how to prevent another face-itching flare-up!

Dr. Laurel Geraghty is here to school Carlene on how to prevent another face-itching flare-up!

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Our conversation with Dr. Geraghty is brought to you in partnership with Cetaphil. Cetaphil’s iconic, best-selling cleansers and moisturizers – Gentle Skin Cleanser, Daily Facial Cleanser, Moisturizing Cream, Moisturizing Lotion and Advanced Relief Lotion – are now reformulated to better meet the needs of even the most sensitive skin. Follow Dr. Geraghty on Instagram and Cetaphil on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook to continue to learn more about the new and improved formulas. 

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Ep 190 - How-To Build Your Perfect Makeup Bag with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg aka Jamie Makeup!

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Ready for a makeup bag makeover? LA-based celebrity makeup artist Jamie Makeup aka Jamie Greenberg works with the real ones in Hollywood: Busy Philipps, Mindy Kaling, Chelsea Handler and Tracee Ellis Ross. When she’s not serving up red carpet glam on Kristen Stewart for her Spencer premieres, “Everyone’s Personal Makeup Artist” is sharing real-life makeup tricks on her Instagram, testing the latest viral TikTok trends along with her own pro tips on how-to get more – for less.

Today, Jamie jumps on the mic to help decode the best base products for your everyday makeup routine, including her top budget buys, how to manage foundation for oily skin, and the eye primers she relies on for eyeshadow that will.not.smudge. Then, stay tuned for Jamie’s tips on nailing a 1-minute monochromatic makeup look, her holy grail mascaras, lip balms that actually work (!) on even the peeliest among us, and the lippies guaranteed to last all damn day.

Jamie Makeup Blighlighters and Temptu foundation are always in her kit!

Jamie Makeup Blighlighters and Temptu foundation are always in her kit!

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Thursday Plantation:

Find out why Thursday Plantation is the #1 Natural Brand for Acne-Prone Skin in Australia, helping Canadians find clearer-looking skin since the 90’s. Get 15% off by visiting www.thursdayplantationcanada.ca with promo code BEAUTY15 

PayPal

PayPal QR Code payments are now accepted at CVS® stores nationwide. To get $10 cashback on your first transaction of $20 or more, just head to your local CVS and pay using your PayPal or Venmo app. To see terms and learn more about how to earn $10 cashback, go to paypal.com/beauty. 

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*





Ep 189 - Summer Fridays Co-Founder Marianna Hewitt on How-To Make It On Social Media, Jet Lag Mask’s 2.0 & Her Holy Grail Hair & Makeup Products

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Beauty entrepreneur, influencer and fellow podcaster Marianna Hewitt is on the mic today! One million Instagram followers have been following her every creamy, dreamy move since she won Allure’s Beauty Blogger Of The Year Award back in 2014. Today, Marianna reveals the killer instincts she put to social media in order to dream up the perfect, vibey skincare brand for the Instagram Age, Summer Fridays, alongside fellow influencer Lauren Ireland.

Meet the next big Summer Fridays hit: Heavenly Sixteen All-in-One Face Oil

Meet the next big Summer Fridays hit: Heavenly Sixteen All-in-One Face Oil

Best known for its iconic sky-blue tube, fans fell hard for the photo-friendly, supes-hydrating Jet Lag Mask. Today, you’ll hear the highs and lows of creating a viral-hit product, including details on what’s behind the latest reformulation. Then, stay tuned to hear Marianna’s ride-or-die drugstore buy, the one nail polish she can’t quit, along with the no-fail beauty hacks she uses to look so glowy and gorge in picture-perfect selfies.

PLUS! Tune into the Life With Marianna podcast today to hear Carlene and Jill on “The Top 7 Trends You're Going to See Everywhere in Fall 2021." Disco brows anyone?!

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Ep 188 - Facelift Realness, Celebrity Bathing Smackdown, and Everything To Know About The New Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Flyaway Attachment!

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The sun may be setting on summer, but is there a more exciting month in beauty than September?!! Carlene and Jill catch up on the latest beauty news, including the upcoming MET Gala seating chart everyone is meming about, along with Rihanna’s new, billion-dollar crown, Marc Jacobs’ tell-all facelift, which celebrities are dropping new beauty lines this week and their own thoughts on the A-List bathing habits smackdown happening on Twitter right now.

Plus, Jill fills us in on the 5 W’s of Sephoria’s virtual event happening this month, before your hosts reveal which fall beauty launch they’re most looking forward to trying. Jill blesses us with a mini #damngoods review of Dyson’s new, flyaway-obliterating Supersonic Hair Dryer attachment that sold out in the U.K. in two days. And finally, get the full-court scoop on Jill and Carlene’s Fall 2021 Beauty Trend Report on the Life With Marianna Podcast with host Marianna Hewitt, airing on Tuesday, September 7th.

A first look at Jonathan Van Ness’ new haircare collection, JVN Hair, launching August 31st at Sephora

A first look at Jonathan Van Ness’ new haircare collection, JVN Hair, launching August 31st at Sephora

Dyson’s new Supersonic Hair Dryer Flyaway Attachment

Dyson’s new Supersonic Hair Dryer Flyaway Attachment

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

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*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

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Ep 187 - Teen Skin 101: Pro Tips for Building Your Very First Skincare Routine, Featuring Celeb Esthetician (and Mom!) Shani Darden

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Just in time for back-to-school SZN, we’re welcoming back LA-based celebrity facialist and skincare founder Shani Darden, whose clients include fellow mamas Jessica Alba, Shay Mitchell and Molly Sims. Some of you might remember Shani from episode 90 when she talked to us about the “Three Facial Treatments Guaranteed to Transform Your Skin.” Today, we’re chatting skincare commandments for the PG 13 human in your life, inspired by Shani’s Instagram series “Skincare Habits to Teach Your Kids,” where she features her own tween daughters, Lennon and Phoenix.  

Shani’s daughter Lenny already has a skincare routine!

Shani’s daughter Lenny already has a skincare routine!

You’ll find out how many steps works best for an effective AM and PM skincare routine - whether it’s all about healthy hygiene habits or minimizing blackheads and fine bumps in the T-zone. We find out which ingredients are safe for precious tween skin, as we discover the specific cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens and masks that Shani personally has lining her daughters’ top shelves. Plus, how young is too young to dabble in professional facial treatments? When is it time to make a dermatologist appointment for your pre-teen or teen? Skin School is officially in session!

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Ep 186 Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu on How She Built The Hottest Makeup Brand of The Year (& What She’s Launching Next!)

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Amy Liu is the founder of Tower 28 Beauty - named after the Tower 28 lifeguard tower at the crossroads of the Santa Monica pier and Venice Beach. Based on its rad aesthetic – sunset-esque cream blushes, bronzers and lip glosses tucked into clear acrylic packaging – you’d never guess that it’s the only make-up brand to follow the U.S National Eczema Association’s guidelines, which means their makeup contains zero potentially irritating ingredients for sensitive skin. What’s more, none of Tower 28’s vegan and cruelty-free products cost a penny over $28. 

Meet the new California Girls of Tower 28

Meet the new California Girls of Tower 28

Tune in to find out why Tower28 has risen to mass fandom in just two years since its launch, earning celebrity fans like Olivia Munn, Mandy Moore and Kate Bosworth. Amy explains the magic behind the surprising #1 best-seller, the SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, which people have been using to treat maskne. Plus, we chat with the Asian-American entrepreneur about how she’s turning the “California Girl” cliché on its head, and even more inspiring ways she’s mentoring the next gen of BIPOC founders. Then, listen to the end for major hints on what Tower 28 is planning to drop next! 

One customer’s before and after using the Tower28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

One customer’s before and after using the Tower28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

*Note that every product recommended by Breaking Beauty Podcast is independently selected, though some products you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.*

Ethique:
Ethique is a New Zealand based Zero-Waste Beauty Brand that focuses on conscious beauty with concentrated formulas. To check out their full-range, visit Ethique.com. Join the revolution and give up the bottle!










Ep 185 How To Create A Brand That People Love With Coveteur Alum, Métier CEO & Sidia Founder Erin Kleinberg

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Erin Kleinberg knows what’s up when it comes to killing the branding game. She’s the CEO and co-founder of Métier Creative, an award-winning advertising and branding agency with clients like Live Tinted, La Mer, The Ouai, Saie beauty – they even built Megababe’s visual I.D. from the ground-up. She was also one of the original co-founders of The Coveteur, not to mention her own fashion label, SIDIA The Brand, which has earned accolades from the likes of Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily.

How they built it: Megababe’s logo and visual identity by Métier Creative

How they built it: Megababe’s logo and visual identity by Métier Creative

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a brand that people clamour for, you’ll want to tune in to find out what’s in the secret sauce behind the world’s most beloved beauty brands. Whether you’re an entrepreneur yourself or a content creator, you’ll learn the insider tips for building engagement, the art of conversion and what makes a launch instantly pop instead of instantly flop. Plus, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes on what your hosts are up to this summer, with all the glow up details that are in the works for Breaking Beauty Podcast right now. (P.S. Have you picked up your super-soft Breaking Beauty Scrunch yet?)

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

*Note that every product recommended by Breaking Beauty Podcast is independently selected, though some products you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.*

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

PROMO CODES Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

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Ep 184 - #DamnGoods Summer Speed Round Edition! The Top 20+ Products We’re Vibing With Right Now

Surprise! Today we’re shaking up our monthly #DamnGoods episode… with our first ever speed-round edition!! That means more product reviews than ever before.  20 products x 2 minutes each - can your long-winded hosts Jill and Carlene really do it!!? The stage is set to discuss: a redness corrector that doubles as an SPF, a multi-tasking, age-defying eye cream, a rare, glow-getting serum for oily-skinned folks, a skin-saving must-have for the beach (it’s not what you think!) plus, the one cream blush Carlene is toting everywhere and the filter-like loose powder she’s been scoring compliments on of late.  

And ICYMI - we launched our first-ever merch!! Meet the limited edition Breaking Beauty Terry Scrunchies. They’re made from sustainable bamboo terry in the perfect summer pink 🎀- they’re SOOOO soft, hella absorbent for days at the pool or beach 💦 , and the best part is that there are three sizes:⁣ The Baby Terry (amazing for topknots or fine or short hair)⁣ The Just-Right (if you have medium hair this is for you) ⁣ and The Super Terry (this over-sized version is amazing if you have long or thick hair). ⁣Buy them individually or save on the trio. Can't wait to see how you wear it - tag us on Instagram.

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Talkspace:
Talkspace is the #1 online therapy platform. Start feeling better with a single message. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com and make sure to use the code BEAUTY to get $100 off of your first month.

Ana Luisa:
We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa. We love them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! Using our link  https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun #analuisany.

Ethique:
Ethique is a New Zealand based Zero-Waste Beauty Brand that focuses on conscious beauty with concentrated formulas To check out their full-range, visit Ethique.com. They’ve even got these cute little mini bars so you can try different products to find what works best for you. Join the revolution and give up the bottle!

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

*Note that every product recommended by Breaking Beauty Podcast is independently selected, though some products you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.*

  1. Kitsch SATIN HEATLESS Pillow Rollers, 6-piece set

  2. Limited Edition Breaking Beauty Scrunchies! They are absorbent, made from sustainable bamboo and come in 3 sizes: Baby Scrunch, The Just Right Terry Scrunch, The Super Terry Scrunch  you can buy separately or the bundled trio

  3. Briogeo Superfoods Mango + Cherry Balancing Shampoo + Conditioner Duo for Oil Control

  4. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30, (***not available in Canada**)

  5. Neso Grande Tent UPF 50.  

  6. Maybelline New York Express Brow Duo

  7. StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS.

  8. Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Grape Water Gel Moisturizer 

  9. Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Blush Sticks

  10. Youth To The People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask

  11. Algenist Algae Niacinamide Moisture Veil Serum. 

  12. Carlene’s fave trio that she mentioned: Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Golden Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation, Armani Beauty Luminous Glow Silk Powder

  13. Bite Beauty Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick in Praline 

  14. Tatcha The Silk Protective Setting Powder

  15. M.A.C Magic Extension 5mm Fiber Mascara

  16. Lorac Holy Lash Volumizing Mascara

  17. Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant

  18. Limited Edition Olive You Megababe Set. The kit is now sold out but the nail polish hues are here to stay!

  19. Boscia Prebiotic + Probiotic Freshening All-Over Body Deodorant

  20. Boscia Papaya and Pomegranate Enzyme Exfoliating Body Cleanser

  21. Boscia Peptide Youth-Restore Firming Body Serum

  22. Henry Rose “Windows Down” Eau de Parfum



Ep 183 - Hot Takes on Hot Summer Headlines With Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum of Eyewitness Beauty Podcast

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In today’s episode we are taking a minute to go behind some of the biggest summer beauty headlines!   

Our guests today are Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum, the hosts of Eyewitness Beauty podcast - a weekly show where they talk about the biggest stories in the beauty biz each week, with a healthy dose of pop culture in the mix.

Aside from co-hosting their weekly show, Nick and Annie are also brand founders. Nick co-founded luxe body and personal care line Necessaire, after he worked as an editor at legacy media brands like WWD, ELLE before he co-founded Into The Gloss alongside Emily Weiss. 

And Annie is a newly-minted brand founder of her body care line called Soft Services - She’s also worked at Into the Gloss and Glossier - first as their Editorial Director and then she served as VP of product development.

Tune in as we chat about: Which celeb line is about to pop off? Will the skincare bubble burst? And what’s the next frontier in beauty marketing?

And stay tuned to the end for a round of rapid fire round where we get the deets on their best budget beauty SPF, which designer deodorant is actually worth the splurge, which brand is the cheugiest right now in their opinion -- plus the best tip they ever took away from all of the top shelves they profiled during their Into the Gloss days. 

And this is a podswap so be sure to catch us over on the Eyewitness Beauty feed this week where we discuss even more product news and play a game called “Paula’s Choice”! 

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

The Inkey List:

If you’re confused about skincare or have a question about your skin, or the products you should use, check out #ASKinkey on social, follow @theinkeylist on social media or visit theinkeylist.com to discover the right ingredients for you.

Ana Luisa:

We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa at: https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun. We love them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! #analuisany

And #ICYMI - mic drop - we now have merch!! Check out our #damngood limited edition extremely soft scrunchies in the perfect cotton candy pink. They’re made from supremely soft sustainable bamboo terry, they never slip or pull hair, and they come in three sizes: Baby, Just Right and Jumbo (the size of a personal pizza!). Shop now in the Dear Media store. 

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Merch Drop Alert! The One $15 Beauty Accessory We're Taking Everywhere This Summer

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Meet our Terry babies!

Meet our Terry babies!

Yay! It’s our first ever merch drop 🛍These scrunchies are so #damngood - we know you'll be obsessed.⁣

They’re made from sustainable, soft terry cotton (like we’re talking as soft-as-a-kitten soft) and they’re available in the perfect summer pink hue 🎀.

Plus they’re SO absorbent for days at the pool or beach 💦 and the best part is that there are three sizes: Baby, Just Right and Jumbo. Buy the trio, or love them individually.




✨The Baby Terry
The Baby Terry Scrunch by Breaking Beauty is very absorbent and ready to go places! The perfect, slip-free accessory for fine or short hair and half-up topknots, toss her in damp locks and allow hair to air-dry for a natural bend or throw in after a swim to help soak up moisture. 

✨The Just-Right
The Just-Right Terry Scrunch by Breaking Beauty is very absorbent and ready to go places! The perfect, slip-free accessory for medium-length-hair ponytails and topknots, toss her in damp locks and allow hair to air-dry for a natural bend or throw in after a swim to soak up moisture.

✨The Super Terry Scrunch
The Super Terry Scrunch by Breaking Beauty is very absorbent and ready to go places! The perfect, slip-free accessory for ponytails and topknots in medium to long-ass locks, toss her in damp hair and allow to air-dry for a natural bend or throw in after a swim to help soak up moisture.


Where is your Terry Scrunch by Breaking Beauty going? Seaside or sink-side, tag us @breakingbeautypodcast for a chance to be featured on our Instagram! Can't wait to see how you wear it!

Jill wearing the Jumbo Terry Scrunchie

Jill wearing the Jumbo Terry Scrunchie

Carlene modelling the “Just Right” medium scrunchie

Carlene modelling the “Just Right” medium scrunchie

This is the Baby Terry Scrunchie

This is the Baby Terry Scrunchie




Ep 182 - The Grown-Up’s Guide to Treating Adult Acne (Cystic Breakouts + Fine Lines + Scarring, Ugh!) With Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau

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Celebrity facialist to famous faces like Demi Lovato, Lili Reinhart and Lisa Rinna, Renée Rouleau is dialing in with expert tips on one of the most frustrating of skincare conundrums, adult acne! In today’s episode, the seasoned skincare blogger explains the root causes of adult acne, why chin and jawline breakouts are so common and the real talk on what you can expect from your skincare, your facialist – and when it’s time to go see a derm. Plus, we get the #glowdown on what an ideal adult acne skincare routine looks like (depending on which type of acne you have!) from the best types of cleansers, exfoliators and treatment ingredients to tackle spots, without sacrificing wrinkle prevention and glowy hydration.

Cystyic acne SOS: Renée Rouleau Anti Bump Solution

Cystyic acne SOS: Renée Rouleau Anti Bump Solution

Help for acne scars? Versed’s new at-home dermaplaning tool

Help for acne scars? Versed’s new at-home dermaplaning tool

PLUS: Happy 25th Anniversary to Renée Rouleau Skincare! Visit and follow our Instagram @breakingbeautypodcast for details on how-to win an exclusive $500 Renée Rouleau Skincare giveaway!!

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

*Note that every product recommended by Breaking Beauty Podcast is independently selected, though some products you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.*

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 


Ana Luisa
Ana Luisa is a jewellery brand that aims to make simple yet stunning pieces you'll reach for every day. We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa at: https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun. We love them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! #analuisany

The Inkey List
The Inkey List is a skincare brand that exists to simplify our skincare routines and provide answers to all your skincare questions to enable you to make better decisions for your skin. If you are confused about skincare or have a question about your skin, or the products you should use, then you can check out #ASKinkey on social media, or follow @theinkeylist and/or visit www.theinkeylist.com to discover the right ingredients for you.