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

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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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.*

• Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0

• Soleil Toujours Clean Conscious Antioxidant Sunscreen Mist SPF 50

• Everyday Humans Resting Beach Face SPF30 Sunscreen Serum

• L’Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

• Bite Beauty Power Move Soft Matte Lipstick in Fig

• Bite Beauty Power Move Soft Matte Lipstick in Hot Tomato

• Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo

• Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Conditioner

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

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

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

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

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!

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.*

• Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser

• Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

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

Ep 171 It's The "I Can't Believe It's Not Luxury!" Episode

This week, we’re shining a light on the latest under $25 beauty finds that are so #DamnGood, you’d swear they cost a small fortune. Get ready to hear our honest reviews on Glossier’s new Cleanser Concentrate, a gender-inclusive skincare line that pretty much is The Gucci, a dupe for M.A.C’s Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Colour, the nail collab you never saw coming and a new home fragrance that you’d swear was designer. (Okay, we may have snuck in a hair tool that’s under $40, but still you guys!!!)

Products & References 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.*

• Glossier Cleanser Concentrate Clarifying Face Wash

• Deviant Skincare Cleansing Concentrate

• Plus Body Wash (biodegradable sachets)

• Good Light Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion

• Very Good Light (editorial website) created by David Yi and Michael Engert

• Pretty Boys, By David Yi (available June 22)

• Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer

• Danessa Myricks Beauty Colour Fix Cream in Exposed

• Beauty TikToker who loves drugstore makeup to follow is Mikayla Nogueira

• Maybelline Sky High Mascara

• NYX Shine Loud Lipgloss

• NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick in Stamina

• Rare Beauty By Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

• M.A.C Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Colour

• L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Facial Tanning Serum Drops

• OPI x Impress Manicure Collection in Bubble Bath, Malaga Wine, Cajun Shrimp & Alpine Snow

• Hairitage by Mindy Comin' in Hot Hair Dryer

• Hairitage by Mindy Hold Tight Hair Pin Magnet

• Hairtage by Mindy Outta My Hair Gentle Daily Shampoo

• Deciem Abnomaly Shop Room Fragrance

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

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Ep 153 Bonus Episode! The Best Drugstore Skincare Products to Buy in Canada This Month

We know our #podfam loves a good drugstore find, so we’ve partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada to get the 411 on the skincare musts that are sure to pop off in January. Just in time for your New Year skin resolutions, maybe you’re looking to add a new step to your skincare routine, or maybe you’d like to try out a buzzy ingredient you keep hearing about. Well, we went on a virtual, VIP shopping trip with Shoppers Beauty Pro Chanel Cruz, who fills us on everything from a new, 20% vitamin C capsule that’s the perfect dupe for a pricier, prestige version, to a brand new retinol treatment that cocoons as it refines. Plus, you’ll find out which affordable under-eye patches the retailer can’t keep in stock, and your new BFF for double-cleansing the lazy-slash-busy way.

Carlene and Jill go on a virtual shopping trip with Shoppers Beauty Pro Chanel Cruz (below)

The drugstore insider has all the intel on what’s been selling out since the start of the pandemic – and how consumer skincare habits and attitudes have been changing at home, too. And finally, how on earth do you find the perfect, personalized skincare products when you’re shopping online during a lockdown? Big news! We’ve got the scoop on the retailer’s new, Virtual Skin Analysis Tool that gives you a real-time skin diagnosis, with customized product recommendations -- AND earn those Optimum points -- all without leaving the comfort of your couch.

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.*

• La Roche Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid Ultra SPF 50 Lotion (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Vichy Idéal Soleil Dry Touch Lotion SPF 60 (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Zero By Skin Academy 100% Natural Night Cream (Not available in U.S.)

• Zero By Skin Academy Hand & Nail Cream (Not available in U.S.)

• Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Oat Body Cream for Sensitive Skin (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Clarins Soothing Toning Lotion (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Darphin Stimulskin Plus Absolute Renewal Cream- Normal to Dry Skin (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• CocoKind Oil-to-Milk Cleanser (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Pixi FortifEYE Firming Eye Patches (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Pixi Clarity Cleanser (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Clinique Smart Night Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment Retinol (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleanser All-in-One Brightening With Vitamin C (Canada); Click here for U.S.

• Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleanser With Argan Oil (Not available in U.S.)

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