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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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 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

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Ep 177 Re-Play! Meet the Mysterious Makers Behind ColourPop, Kylie Beauty, Tati Beauty & More

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The first offish week of summer is almost here!! As your humble hosts take a little time off to re-group and de-stress, we’re re-presenting our epic, 100th episode with John Nelson and Laura Nelson, the low-key siblings behind Seed Beauty, a beauty incubator that launched mad successes like ColourPop, Kylie Cosmetics, KKW Beauty (pre-Coty x Kardashian takeover) and Tati Beauty with mega influencer Tati Westbrook.

The latest: ColourPop x Hello Kitty’s Summer Collection (Courtesy of @TrendMood1) drops June 17th.

The latest: ColourPop x Hello Kitty’s Summer Collection (Courtesy of @TrendMood1) drops June 17th.

We recall our visit to Seed Beauty’s HQ in Oxnard, California, where we peeped the direct-to-consumer brands capable of taking a single customer request from concept to creation in just five days!!! John and Laura reveal the answers to the question on everybody’s mind: how is it possible to deliver high quality products at such a low price, so fast? Case in point: Jill and Carlene’s fave Super Shock Shadows from Colour Pop – gorgeous cream-to-powder pigments that sell for just $6 bucks.

Behind the scenes at Seed Beauty HQ

Behind the scenes at Seed Beauty HQ

In their first podcast ever, John and Laura trace the story behind how Seed Beauty came to be – pivoting the family business from one of the largest outside suppliers to global beauty brands to a vertically integrated platform launching its own brands. We get the juice on how a certain Kardashian family spun their warehouse into overdrive, and you’ll hear some hints on what this industry power player has cooking up next.

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Ep 173 Meet The Glossier Alum Bringing Skin-First-Makeup to Melanin-Rich Complexions with Ami Colé

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Today we’re welcoming Diarrha N’Diaye, founder of the hotly anticipated Ami Colé, a new, eco-friendly beauty range born in Harlem, inspired by Senegal. Hailed as “No Makeup Makeup for Melanin-Rich Skin” by Women’s Wear Daily, Ami Colé is about celebrating – rather than covering up – dark skin tones. Launched just last week, the indie start-up has attracted investors like Hannah Bronfman and Versed Skincare’s Katherine Power, while Katie Jane Hughes and Emily Weiss are already singing its praises on Instagram.

Meet Ami Colé

Meet Ami Colé

Tune in as Diarrha N’Diaye recalls rising through the ranks at L’Oréal Paris and Glossier before cultivating her own beauty line, crowd-sourced from a BIPOC community of 400 over three years. Plus, we chat about self-acceptance, representation in the beauty industry, the challenges of launching during a global pandemic and the gap that still exists to get brands like Ami Colé to market. Finally, find out how Diarrha plans to take Ami Colé beyond beauty, fostering a community where women of colour are free to exhale.

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Ep 170 Victoria Beckham & Sarah Creal, Co-Founders of Victoria Beckham Beauty In Their First Beauty Podcast

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In her very first beauty podcast evah, Victoria Beckham is here alongside Sarah Creal, co-founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty. In today’s episode, Victoria recalls how the “Girl Power” of the Spice Girls helped fuel her sustainable-luxury beauty range, rumoured to have raked in nearly £2 Million within 3 months of its launch in 2019. Sarah reveals how much research Victoria *really* put into the creation of the hit celebrity line, and we get the goods on the all-time best seller – an eye makeup must for Mom’s on the go – plus, their top tips for applying the upcoming new Victoria Beckham Beauty Matte Bronzing Brick, inspired by Posh’s life in Miami.

Then & Now: Victoria says she has no regrets about her beauty looks of the past

Then & Now: Victoria says she has no regrets about her beauty looks of the past

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But first, we go deep on the topic of self-image, as Victoria recalls being bullied both as a child, and in the noughties when the savage paparazzi showed young Hollywood zero mercy. Then, we get seriously UPLIFTED with insider tales involving a run-in with Beyonce, developing makeup shades with Harper, how the duo has been coping in quarantine – and we find out what else is on the ladies’ top shelf (including a surprising drugstore fave!)

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Victoria Beckham Beauty

Victoria Beckham Beauty

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Ep 168 Is This $265 Face Cream Really The GOAT? An Augustinus Bader Explainer With The Co-Founders

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Augustinus Bader’s pricey “The Cream” is only three years old, so why is it already outpacing industry legends like La Mer and Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair? In February, WWD’s Beauty Inc. voted the iconic blue bottle in the #1 spot on its list of the 100 Greatest Skincare Products Of All Time,” as voted by 300 industry insiders. Celebrities are hooked, and sales of the $265 anti-aging moisturizer jumped from $20 million to $70 million in 2020 – pandemic be damned! 

Celebrities like Amber Valette adore Augustinus Bader (Courtesy of Vogue.com)

Celebrities like Amber Valette adore Augustinus Bader (Courtesy of Vogue.com)

Today, co-founders Augustinus Bader and biotech investor Charles Rosier explain the science behind the “self-healing” cream, inspired by the German stem cell scientist’s miraculous wound-healing hydrogel he developed that when applied to severe burn victims’ skin, eliminated the need for invasive skin grafts and surgeries – with astonishingly superior results. We’ll find out how this stem cell cream is radically different than any of the other “stem cell” creams lining store shelves; why they recently upgraded the hero formula, and (scoop alert!) what genius products you can expect next.

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Ep 162 - Soko Glam Co-Founder Charlotte Cho on Triple Cleansing, Why K-Beauty’s “Golden Age” is Far From Over & #StopAsianHate

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Nearly a decade ago, Charlotte Cho introduced North America to the concept of the “10-Step Korean Skincare Routine” via her e-commerce destination, Soko Glam, along with its genius sister blog on all things K-Beauty, The Klog. Charlotte is also a bonafide esthetician, a best-selling author and co-founder of her own skincare lines, Then I Met You and Good (Skin) Days. In the meantime, K-beauty is thriving –  it’s now a $13.1 billion phenomenon, all thanks to the Korean “skin-first” philosophy, renowned for coaxing a radiant, makeup-free glow.

Meet the 15x Award-Winning cleansing balm that Caroline Hirons just called “Product Of The Year”

Meet the 15x Award-Winning cleansing balm that Caroline Hirons just called “Product Of The Year”

Today, Charlotte tells us why her Then I Met You’s Living Cleansing Balm has now won 15 awards and why the holy grail product was recently named “Product of the Year” by British skin expert Caroline Hirons. Then, stay tuned as Charlotte schools us on the next phase in K-Beauty: hydrating acid toners, “triple cleansing,” “cushion” sunscreens and more. And finally, listen in as Charlotte gives us a sneak peek at her second book, The Little Book of Jeong, set for release this summer, along with the steps she’s taking beyond beauty to #stopasianhate. (Please note that this episode was previously recorded.)

To help fight Anti-Asian Racism, please find an extensive list of organizations here, thoughtfully compiled by Harper’s Bazaar’s Erica Gonzales.

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Charlotte will be releasing her second book this summer, The Little Book of Jeong

Charlotte will be releasing her second book this summer, The Little Book of Jeong

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Ep 156 Paula's Choice Founder Paula Begoun aka "The Cosmetics Cop"

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Meet the O.G. “Cosmetics Cop.” Paula Begoun is the 67-year-old founder of Paula’s Choice skincare and the author of over 20 books, including Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. Today, the industry veteran is here to retrace the origin story behind the iconic range, dubbed as “The Original Internet Beauty Brand” and one of the first to go “fragrance-free” long before “free from” lists were even a thing. Today, Paula’s Choice is gaining more popularity than ever before, ranking as one of the Top 5 most-talked about beauty brands on Reddit.

Skincare By Hyram calls Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant “Sorcery in a Bottle”

Skincare By Hyram calls Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant “Sorcery in a Bottle”

Find out why Gen-Z influencer Skincare By Hyram has touted the best-selling Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant as “Sorcery in a Bottle.” Then, stay tuned as Paula goes off on the biggest cosmetics myths she’s busting these days, as she sets the record straight on the number one threat your skin:
”Inflammaging.” Plus, find out why she thinks antioxidants are the unsung heroes of skincare, along with her predictions on which ingredients are going to peak next (Hint: turns out CBD may have actual scientific legs, guys.) And finally, Paula gets real real about cosmetic surgery.

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Ep 152 Clarisonic Co-Founder Dr. Robb On The Death Of The Cleansing Brush & His New, $500 "Skincare Appliance," Opulus

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In today’s founder episode, we’re chatting with Clarisonic co-founder, Dr. Robb Akridge – aka Dr. Robb. The Seattle-based scientist has done everything from studying marine biology to researching AIDS vaccines before pivoting to the world of beauty with his breakthrough invention, the Clarisonic cleansing brush. Fans were stunned when L’Oréal discontinued the device last year, and now, Dr. Robb speaks out about how he felt when he learned of the gadget’s demise. 

RIP Clarisonic (Image: The Cut)

RIP Clarisonic (Image: The Cut)

We trace the Clarisonic’s rise, and ultimate fall. Then, stay tuned to hear about his latest high-tech skincare invention, The Opulus Treatment System, beauty’s first-ever “skincare appliance.” Like your own personal beauty lab, this futuristic innovation whips up potent formulas in seconds, so fresh it’s as if it just rolled off the assembly line. We know, we know: do you really need a $500 skincare appliance? Find out why his second first-to-market invention might have you whipping out your credit card once again.

Meet Opulus, beauty’s first “Skincare Appliance”

Meet Opulus, beauty’s first “Skincare Appliance”

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Ep 150 Replay! Huda Beauty Founder Huda Kattan

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Happy New Year everyone! In today’s replay of our epic chat with Huda Kattan, you’ll find out why Huda Beauty was officially crowned the most popular beauty brand of 2020, along with the emotional hardships she faced on the way to building her billion dollar success story. The Iraqi-American makeup artist was an O.G. in the YouTuber space, and now the Dubai-based founder has been named one of the “Richest  Self-Made Women” in the world.

Huda Kattan

Huda Kattan

Huda shares the origin story behind the brand, starting with the Kardashian-adored false eyelashes that were an instant hit at Sephora, right up until her newest baby, Wishful Skin. You’ll also discover Huda’s #1 drugstore foundation, the $$$ skincare item that she claims is completely worth the $500 price tag, and the self-care practice she’s adapted during quarantine that involves “future energy...”

Huda’s newest beauty baby, Wishful Skin

Huda’s newest beauty baby, Wishful Skin

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Ep 146 Founder of Who What Wear, Versed Skincare & (New!) Merit Beauty, Katherine Power

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For our very last founder episode of the year, we’ve brought in the big guns! It’s serial entrepreneur Katherine Power, co-founder of Who What Wear, its spin-off line of street style-inspired fashion a multitude of media brands and most topping our beauty minds, Versed Skincare. Total estimated value? $100 million dollahas. (It’s safe to say we’re taking notes on how to kill it in business, folks.) MAJOR EXCLUSIVE SCOOP ALERT: Katherine tells us about her newly announced next enterprise, an exciting line of colour cosmetics, called Merit!!

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Find out why TikTok beauty influencer of the year, Skincare By Hyram, is calling Versed the next CeraVe when it comes to drugstore skincare. We’ll share our personal favourites that we stock up on at Target, while Katherine fills us in on the SEO secret that drove some of the brand’s top-selling SKUs. Plus, how can they possibly make this “clean” skincare line so affordable? We get the answers to that question, too. Finally, stay tuned until the end to hear the official reveal on Merit makeup, including the celebrity who’s already had it in her hot little hands.

A first look at the Merit Beauty campaign

A first look at the Merit Beauty campaign

Psst! Follow our Instagram to see video footage from our chat, along with details on an exclusive contest we’ll be offering with both Versed and Merit. And don’t forget to drop us a comment to let us know what you think of the episode!

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Ep 142 Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter On Why We Need To Think Beyond 50 Shades Of Foundation

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Can Sharon Chuter be our mentor? Somebody get her an Entrepreneur of the Year Award because this woman is smashing glass ceilings all over the place. Today, we welcome Uoma Beauty founder Sharon Chuter, whose Pull Up For Change initiative made headlines when it launched in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests earlier this year. The Nigerian-born activist fills us in on how the powerful social media movement that challenges companies to reveal their diversity reports or stop with the performative posts, is still making major headway today. (Plus, you’ll find out which beauty brand surprised Sharon by continuing to pull up.)

Uoma Beauty Say What?! Foundation is available in 51 shades

Uoma Beauty Say What?! Foundation is available in 51 shades

But first, you’ll hear the burning backstory behind Uoma Beauty, including the moments in Sharon’s career working at illustrious beauty conglomerates that compelled her to develop the first “Afropolitan” beauty brand in the biz. Find out why Uoma’s 51 shades of the award-winning foundation go beyond a dazzling array of hues, offering up not one but six formulas that cater to every type on the Fitzpatrick scale, from very pale to deepest dark. Finally, we’ll catch you up on the important cause, #EndSARS, that Sharon is advocating for today, along with her sage advice for tapping into what we’re calling “Big Sharon Energy.”

Facts from Pull Up For Change

Facts from Pull Up For Change

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Uoma Badass Icon Matte Lipstick

Uoma Black Magic Carnival Color Palette

Uoma Say What?! Foundation

Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

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Ep 139 Skincare Founder Dr. Barbara Sturm

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German skincare founder Dr. Barbara Sturm has earned a celebrity following that includes Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid.  On the cusp of her newest outpost touching down in West Hollywood very soon –  you’re about to find out why the brand’s spa facials and “molecular cosmetics” line have become coveted around the world for delivering the famous #sturmglow.

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Kim Kardashian post-Vampire Facial

Kim Kardashian post-Vampire Facial

Turns out, this doctor-backed line of luxury skincare isn’t your typical dermatological range. Dr. Sturm is rather a medical aesthetics doctor by trade, a former orthopedist who once worked on the team who treated Kobe Bryant using PRP (plasma-rich platelet) therapy – the very injectable that inspired her to pioneer the “Vampire Facial”.

We ask Dr. Sturm about the bespoke, $1,400 MC1 “Blood” Cream she invented for her elite clientele that uses proteins from your own blood to promote your skin’s ability to heal itself. Then, stay tuned as she explains the ethos behind her self-titled retail range – premium formulas that shun chemical exfoliation. And just why is the Hyaluronic Serum $300 when The Ordinary’s HA costs only $6? Breaking Beauty fans wanna know!

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Ep 136 Huda Kattan, Founder of Huda Beauty

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Huda Kattan, Dubai-based founder and CEO of Huda Beauty, has been named one of the “Richest  Self-Made Women” in the world. The Iraqi-American makeup artist was an O.G. in the YouTuber space, and she’s still one of the most followed personalities on Instagram, with a whopping 47 million fans following her every move. Today, Huda shares the origin story behind the brand, starting with the Kardashian-adored false eyelashes that were an instant hit at Sephora, along with emotional insights on the sacrifices made along the way.

The latest product by Huda Beauty, Wishful Get Even Rose Oil (aka her “magic oil”)

The latest product by Huda Beauty, Wishful Get Even Rose Oil (aka her “magic oil”)

We find out why Huda is calling Wishful Skincare’s latest launch, the Get Even Rose Oil, her “Magic Oil.”  You’ll also discover her #1 drugstore foundation, the $$$ skincare item that she claims is completely worth the $500 price tag, along with the self-care practice she’s adapted during quarantine that involves “future energy...”


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.*

Duo Striplash Adhesive

Huda Beauty Sticky Tack Lash Glue

House of Lashes Lash Adhesive

Huda Beauty Samantha Lash #7

Huda Beauty The New Nude Eyeshadow Palette

Wishful Get Even Rose Oil

Wishful Yo Glow Facial Enzyme Scrub

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy & Smooth Foundation

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

Guerlain Orchidée Imperiale The Longevity Concentrate

Olaplex Bond Building Hair Treatment Kit

Ep 132 ColorWow Hair Founder Gail Federici

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Meet Gail Federici, founder of ColorWow and the Queen of no bad hair days! Today, we get the origin story on the magical root coverup makeup that’s been saving us between salon sessions during quarantine. Case in point: Google searches for ColorWow Root Cover Up spiked 600% in 2020. Today, we get the backstory behind the genius hair color-in-a-makeup-pan, earner of seven Allure Best in Beauty Awards and the impetus for about a bazillion knock-offs.

Carlene before ColorWow Root Cover Up

Carlene before ColorWow Root Cover Up

Thumb’s up! After using ColorWow Root Cover Up

Thumb’s up! After using ColorWow Root Cover Up

Founder Gail Federici goes way back to share her roots in inventing strand-saving products, including the backstory behind her other brainchild, John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum. She’s also going to take us through the wild ride of selling that company (that may have involved a coin flip!) And finally, Gail tells us what it’s like working with Kim Kardashian’s mane man, Chris Appleton – he of the “glass hair trend” and arguably the secret weapon behind ColorWow’s trajectory from cult status to mass fandom.

ColorWow Hair Ambassador Chris Appleton loves the brand’s Dream Coat to get that ‘glass hair’ look

ColorWow Hair Ambassador Chris Appleton loves the brand’s Dream Coat to get that ‘glass hair’ look

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

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

ColorWow Root Cover Up

ColorWow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Hair Serum

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Ep 129 Sol de Janeiro Co-Founder Camila Pierotti

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How did a “sunshine-in-a-jar” body cream come to sell every 28 seconds at Sephora? Today, we’re diving into the cult-fave Brazilian body care line that celebrates your every curve with its beach-vibe packaging and ridiculously addicting scent. Launched back in 2015, Sol de Janeiro’s body butters, washes and scrubs are inspired by the beaches of Rio, all designed to help you flaunt the body you’ve got. We get the backstory on the brand’s cheekily named Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, as Camila reveals how the founders broke all kinds of classic business rules on the path to the brand’s massive success. 

The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian “Bum Bum” Cream that started it all

The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian “Bum Bum” Cream that started it all

Plus, Camila harkens back to her roots to share Brazilian beauty secrets (like why they’re so obsessed with their toes!) and the traditional dessert recipe she still makes today. Stay tuned until the end for Carlene and Jill’s personal reviews on what makes Sol de Janeiro’s best-selling Brazilian BUM BUM cream so.damn.good. And ANNOUNCEMENT EMOJI! Follow our Instagram where we’ll be hosting a very special giveaway valued at $500 for one of our lucky listeners. 

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

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

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian BUM BUM Cream

Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ‘62 Eau de Parfum

Sol de Janeiro Samba 2-Step Foot Fetish Care

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Golden Body Veil [discontinued]

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Ep 126 Kora Organics Founder Miranda Kerr On Her Supermodel Skincare Routine & Bottling Her Million-Dollar Glow

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Supermodel, beauty mogul and philanthropist-at-heart, Miranda Kerr unravels the glowing backstory behind Kora Organics, founded in 2009. Listen in as Miranda recalls her days growing up around her Grandmother’s farm in her native Australia, where she discovered the skin-soothing magic of Noni fruit, the hero ingredient in the range. An early adopter in the clean beauty movement, Kora Organics is now sold in over 2,500 stores in 25 countries around the world, and you’ll find out how the brand is pulling up for change. 

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Kora Organics Gua Sha Stone (Photo courtesy of Maayza.com)

Kora Organics Gua Sha Stone (Photo courtesy of Maayza.com)

With a personal empire now estimated at $80 million, Miranda reflects on her early days as a supermodel, gracing the pages of high fashion magazine covers and the Victoria’s Secret runway before becoming a bonafide #beautypreneur. Plus, the busy mum-of-three reveals all the deets on her getting ready routine, from how-to use a Gua Sha stone to game-changing celery juice to the “clean” and conventional beauty products she can’t live without.

Stay tuned until the end, as Carlene and Jill weigh in on Kora Organics’ best-selling Noni Glow Face Oil, with a scoop on what’s coming next from the brand!

Products Mentioned In This Episode: 

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Ep 123 - Miss Jessie's Co-Founder Miko Branch on Pioneering Natural Texture Hair Products for All

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Today we’re sitting down virtually with Miko Branch, co-founder of Miss Jessie’s Haircare. Hairstylist by trade, Miko launched the line in 2004 with her late sister, Titi Branch, sharing the Curly Pudding recipe they mixed up for their devoted clientele.Without any help from investors, the siblings bootstrapped the entire business, taking the homemade hair concoctions they learned to make in their grandmother’s kitchen to front and centre at major retail stores. Today, Miss Jessie’s is adored by celebrities like Alicia Keys, Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya, along with curly, kinky, coily and wavy-hair women everywhere.

Image courtesy of Business Insider

Image courtesy of Business Insider

In this episode, Miko takes us through the heart-warming backstory behind the brand, from their earliest days in the bustling Bedford–Stuyvesant salon to the secret to their best-selling Pillow Soft Curls — a wonder product that harnesses fabric softener technology for your hair – to keeping Titi’s legacy alive through the company. Plus, catch Miko’s best tips for embracing your curls and transitioning from relaxed to natural hair before leaving us with her seasoned advice on the best ways to support female Black business owners right now.

Stay tuned until the end for a special phone-a-friend! Curly girl and beauty journo Ingrie Williams of The T-Zone is back on the mic with her review of the iconic, Pillow Soft Curls cream.

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

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Miss Jessie’s Co-Founders Miko Branch (right) with her late sister Titi Branch

Miss Jessie’s Co-Founders Miko Branch (right) with her late sister Titi Branch


Ep 117 - Megababe Founder Katie Sturino Is Helping Women Feel Comfortable In Their Own Skin

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Recorded live from her New York City apartment (pre-pandemic, of course) Katie Sturino reveals just how she kickstarted a new kind of beauty empire with Megababe. The clean beauty brand for women of all shapes and sizes quickly skyrocketed to waitlist status with solution-oriented products that tackle beauty taboos – while being cute enough for your topshelf, too. From the iconic Megababe Thigh Rescue anti-chafing stick to the Bust Dust for boob sweat, we find out exactly how these “niche” products broke through, even as retailers kept saying ‘no’. (Stay tuned to the end of the episode for our personal reviews of the products!)

Katie’s #SuperSizeTheLook posts on her blog The12ishStyle have gone viral

Katie’s #SuperSizeTheLook posts on her blog The12ishStyle have gone viral

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You may recognize Katie from her #MakeMySize Instagram posts – unfiltered dressing room selfies revealing the frustration of trying on limited sizes that most of us go through. Or, perhaps you’ve seen her #SuperSizeTheLook blog posts on how to emulate the style of the world’s most boldfaced names – when you’re not a size zero. As a powerful voice in the online body inclusivity community, Katie gets candid about the reactions she’s gotten, both from industry insiders and from her 500K+ followers tired of being left out of the fashion conversation.

But first, Katie traces the origin story behind her own epic career path, rising through the ranks of fashion PR at Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana before tossing it all in to start her own business at a young age. A fateful firing, a dog named Toast, and a humble style blog – you’ll hear all the twists and turns leading up to the Megababe movement. Living for it?! You can hear more from Katie Sturino on her podcast, Boob Sweat, where she dives deep on topics like body image, anxiety, divorce and fertility. (

Products Mentioned In This Episode: Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe Stick; Megababe Bust Dust Anti-Breast-Sweat Spray; Megababe Rosy Pits Daily Deodorant; Megababe Le Tush Clarifying Butt Mask; Megababe Squeaky Clean Hand Sanitizer; Megababe Cucumber Mint Shower Sheets

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