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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Cetaphil


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!

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.*

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

Flip Beauty Shopping App

Flip is the new interactive way to shop for beauty products. Download FLIP beauty shopping app in the Apple App Store and Google Play today. Simply search for “FLIP Beauty Shopping App” and USE CODE GLAM30 for 30% OFF towards your first purchase, plus enjoy free shipping and returns.

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. 

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Ep 178 - Meet the TikTok Stars Setting Their Own Beauty Standards Featuring Shina Novalinga & Michelle Chubb

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Shina Novalinga and Michelle Chubb are doing beauty their own way – and making history in the process. Collectively, the two Indigenous content creators and have amassed nearly 3 million followers on TikTok in just over one year, earning headlines on Vogue.com and Teen Vogue, collabs with big beauty brands like L’Oréal Paris, Clarins and Redken and now, they’re being featured in a major beauty campaign with Sephora. But their transformative glow-ups are a little different. Today we’re learning about Inuit face tattoos, jingle dresses and how reclaiming your true identity is the only path to success.

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Thanks to our show partner, The Nue Co.:
The Nue Co creates clean and sustainable supplements with proven results. They take a holistic approach to skincare, with a focus on the connection between inner and outer beauty to deliver ingestible and topical supplements that improve the long-term health of your skin. Try their hero skin supplements including PREBIOTIC+PROBIOTIC, SKIN FILTER, SKIN HYDRATOR and THE PILL at thenueco.com. Get 20% off using our code BEAUTY.

Ep 176 The #DamnGood “Summer Dresses” of Makeup We’ll Be Wearing All Season Long 

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She’s easy, she’s breezy! Today we’re talking about the prettiest, brightest and lightest weight makeup that’s as effortless and joyful as that perfect summer dress. Tune in to hear about the natural-finish compact powder said to transform into a liquid foundation upon hitting your skin. Plus, we reveal our favourite skin-enhancing luminizers that put their shimmery predecessors to shame, along with the blushes and “blonzers” (that’s right, a blush + bronzer hybrid) that are perfect for getting that #PeachesChallenge glow. We also discover a fluffy-effect, stay-put mascara we’re counting on to get us through the sweatiest of days, and we reveal the tinted matte lip balm so smooth, and so diffuse-y, you’ll want to scoop up every single shade. 

Carlene’s take on the #peachchallenge using Bare Minerals’ new Blonzers & Kjaer Weiss’ new Matte, Naturally Liquid Lipstick

Carlene’s take on the #peachchallenge using Bare Minerals’ new Blonzers & Kjaer Weiss’ new Matte, Naturally Liquid Lipstick

A new favourite face powder for muggy days: Giorgio Armani’s new Luminous Silk

A new favourite face powder for muggy days: Giorgio Armani’s new Luminous Silk Glow Fusion Powder

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.*

Sakara:

Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners based in the US 20% off their first order when they go to www.sakara.com/BEAUTY  or enter code BEAUTY at checkout. 

The Nue Co.:

The Nue Co creates clean and sustainable supplements with proven results. They take a holistic approach to skincare, with a focus on the connection between inner and outer beauty to deliver ingestible and topical supplements that improve the long-term health of your skin. Try their hero skin supplements including PREBIOTIC+PROBIOTIC, SKIN FILTER, SKIN HYDRATOR and THE PILL at thenueco.com. Get 20% off using our code BEAUTY


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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.

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.*

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

Barefoot Scientist

Barefoot Scientist is the first comprehensive premium foot care company in the world. Our listeners can get an exclusive 20% off their first order at barefootscientist.com using our code: BEAUTY. 

Hi-Smile

Hi-Smile is a peroxide-free whitening treatment that delivers instant results. If you’d like to get your hands on HiSmile’s NEW, clinically proven, peroxide-free range of smile care products, you can today via their website at www.hismileteeth.com.

Skillshare

Skillshare is an online learning community that offers memberships among fellow creatives. Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BEAUTY and get a free trial of Premium Membership. 

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





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!)

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.*


Products Mentioned in this episode:

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Victoria Beckham Beauty

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Barefoot Scientist

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Talkspace

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HiSmile

If you’d like to get your hands on HiSmile’s New PAP+ clinically proven, peroxide-free range of smile care products, you can today via their website at www.hismileteeth.com



161 Best of Spring Beauty 2021 Part Deux! The Viral Hits (and Misses!) in Makeup, Hair & Fragrance

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Last week in Part 1 of our Best of Spring #DamnGoods Special, we revealed the latest skincare buys that are highly recommended by Jill and Carlene. Today, in Part 2 of our Best of Spring #DamnGoods Special, we’re chatting about the Anastasia Brow Freeze that’s earned 3 million views on TikTok, the Maybelline Sky High mascara that can hardly be found upon a drugstore shelf, and the incredible new Auric Radiant Luminzer giving Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter a run for its money.

Meet TikTok’s fave mascara

Meet TikTok’s fave mascara

Plus, Carlene gets all swoon-y about some exciting new Bridgerton-style fragrances! An “adorkable” fashion collab that gave us all the smiles… And, stay tuned as your hosts peel back the curtain on the marketing hype machine to expose the buzzy beauty products not worth the cheddar. 

We thinkst we found Simon’s perfect fragrance match!

We thinkst we found Simon’s perfect fragrance match!

Penhaligon’s new Babylon Eau De Parfum was made for Bridgerton

Penhaligon’s new Babylon Eau De Parfum was made for Bridgerton

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! 

Clarins
Clarins Total Eye Lift is a complete anti-aging eye cream that targets wrinkles, crow’s feet, dark circles and puffiness. Discover more at clarinsusa.com and Get 10% off with code ​BREAKINGBEAUTY10.

She’s Birdie
She’s Birdie is an easy-to-carry personal safety alarm designed that’s simple to use. ShesBirdie.com is offering Breaking Beauty listeners 15% off your first purchase!  Go to www.ShesBirdie.com/BREAKING.

Coola 

Want to give your skin what it’s really craving? Check out the new COOLA Organic Skincare on COOLA.com. Coola is giving Breaking Beauty listeners 10% off your first order with code BEAUTY. 



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

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.*



Ep 148 Celebs! TikTok! 2021 Forecasts! The Year in Beauty With Allure’s Michelle Lee, Beauty Journalist Dr. Ateh Jewel & Us!

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Phew! It’s been a YEAR – and the beauty industry had a front row seat. For our annual year-end roundup, we’re welcoming two very special guests: esteemed British beauty journalist Dr. Ateh Jewel and Michelle Lee, Allure editor-in-chief and co-host of the new, Allure Science of Beauty Podcast (new episodes drop every single Thursday!) where they dissect they dissect the science behind a singular topic like wrinkles or shampoo with answers from derms and beauty chemists. So sit back and enjoy the rollercoaster ride as we recap all of the highs, lows and everything in between!

Our virtual round-table guests Allure Editor-in-Chief Michelle Lee (left) and British Beauty Journalist Ateh Jewel (right) with your hosts

Our virtual round-table guests Allure Editor-in-Chief Michelle Lee (left) and British Beauty Journalist Ateh Jewel (right) with your hosts

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Stay tuned to hear our takes on the impact that Covid and Black Lives Matter has had both on the beauty industry with Pull Up For Change – and within ourselves. We also recall the LOL memes, how the beauty industry came together and RIP Fashion Week? Plus, the important piece of beauty reporting you may have missed this year, our favourite celebrity brand launches, and finally, our crystal ball predictions for 2021.

It was a year, Naomi Campbell!

It was a year, Naomi Campbell!

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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

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.*

Uoma Stay Woke Luminous Brightening Concealer

Uoma Badass Icon Matte Lipstick

Uoma Black Magic Carnival Color Palette

Uoma Say What?! Foundation

Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

*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! 

Hum Nutrition

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Dairy Farmers of Canada

Learn more about milk’s nutrients at whatcantmilkdo.ca, because really, What can’t milk do?

Ep 141 – 15+ Ways to Make Your Vanity Totally Instagram-Worthy With Curation Queens Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo of A Thing or Two

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Who’s up for a little vanity re-decorating while we’re spending so much time at home? The perfect duo to help us out are Brooklyn-based curation queens Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo of A Thing or Two. You may remember them from the wildly popular (and sadly shuttered) e-commerce platform “Of a Kind,” where their knack for identifying the next big things in shopping and design landed them a spot on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list, while Fashionista dubbed them the “Most Influential People in New York Fashion Right Now.” 

Do you dream of a vanity like Violette’s?

Do you dream of a vanity like Violette’s?

Or are you all-out Kylie?

Or are you all-out Kylie?

In today’s episode, Claire and Erica dish on every single thing you could want to create your dream beauty space, from the perfect, double-duty vanity desk, to the best makeup organizers, to the ‘it’ wall colours, dry flower advice, shower curtains and more! (Guys, we even got excited about trash cans?! ) If you haven’t already, sign up for Claire and Erica’s “10 Things” newsletter, where they expand their enthusiasm for new discoveries across even more lifestyle topics. You won’t wanna shop for your home without their two cents!

Claire & Erica love a pond mirror

Claire & Erica love a pond mirror

Goodee World Jipi Papel Bin

Goodee World Jipi Papel Bin

Hawkins New York Waffle Shower Curtains

Hawkins New York Waffle Shower Curtains

Btw - podswap alert! We will be featured on Erica and Claire’s show, A Thing or Two, this week, where we’re discussing the biggest beauty industry trends in 2020.

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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.*

Ikea X Ben Gorham OSYNLIG Candle Collaboration (available worldwide November 1st)

Vanity:

Dims Composed Vanity II by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio (Sold out but similar vibe here)

Wallpaper:

Josef Frank

Studio Four

Caroline Z. Hurley

Paint:

Clare

Backdrop

Farrow & Ball

Art:

Jamie Beck

Theresa Drapkin

Kenesha Sneed

Mirrors:

Trine Andersen Pond Mirror 

Horne Georg Mirror

Makeup Organizers:

Hay Bits and Bobs Containers

Poppin Trays

Russell + Hazel Acrylic Bloc Collection (Similar versions designed for makeup versions here)

Yamazaki  Blow Dryer and Curling Iron Holder

Yamazaki Cotton Case (for cotton rounds and Q-tips)

Yamazaki Tosca Desk Organizer

Yamazaki Jewelry Organizer Tray With Mirror

Objet d’Art:

Mud Witch ceramics

Justina Blakeney ceramics

Beauty Products:

Topicals

Oui the People Razor

Moon Juice Acid Potion Resurfacing Exfoliator

Architectural Dry Flowers:

Billy Balls, Scabiosa Pods & Echinops from Etsy

Succulents:

Snake River Garden 

Trash Cans:

Goodee World Jipi Papel Bin

Yamazaki Sanitary Trash Can

Saito Wood Co. Waste Basket With Lid 

Schoolhouse Electric Wire Frame Bin

Shower Curtains:

Hawkins New York Simple Waffle Shower Curtain

Coyuchi Rippled Stripe Organic Shower Curtain

Quiet Town Home Arco Shower Curtain

Hay Aquarelle Shower Curtain

Bath Mats:

Tosaryu Hinoki Bath Mat

Keisodo Soil Bath Mat Aqua

Towels & Robes:

Dusen Dusen

Small Space Savers:

CB2 Three-Prong Swivel Towel Hook

Yamazaki Standing Toilet Paper Stocker 

Burke Decor Standing Toilet Paper Holder Tower

PROMO CODES:

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

Aurate

Aurate is fine jewelry, founded by women for women. For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/breakingbeauty and use promo code BREAKINGBEAUTY. 

Sakara

Sakara is a wellness company that delivers organic, plant-rich meals and functional products to doorsteps nationwide. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/beauty or enter code BEAUTY at checkout. 

Hum Nutrition

HUM creates vitamins for skin, body and mood, and they have a special offer just for our listeners: go to HUMNutrition.com and use code ​BEAUTY​ for 15% off your first order of $29 or more.

Dairy Farmers of Canada

Learn more about milk’s nutrients at whatcantmilkdo.ca, because really, What can’t milk do?

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




Ep 138 Shaughnessy Otsuji is the Restorative Tattoo Artist Changing People’s Lives

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In today’s episode, Jill sits down – pre-Covid times – with the restorative tattoo artist who’s about to become Los Angeles’ next big brow guru. It’s Shaughnessy Otsuji, co-founder of Studio Sashiko in Vancouver, who’s bringing her coveted “fluffy brows” to a new location in La-La Land next. Shaughnessy’s hyper-realistic approach to natural, microbladed brows has earned a celebrity clientele that includes Bachelorette stars Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jillian Harris – the pro even has her own Instagram filter!

Behold the “fluffy brow” transformation by Shaunessy

Behold the “fluffy brow” transformation by Shaunessy

But what really sets Shaughnessy’s work apart is her 3-D, fine art tattoo renderings that far surpass the mighty microblade. Camouflaging scars, disguising stretch marks, even restoring nipples for breast cancer survivors – the services Shaughnessy and her team offer are changing people’s lives. If you’ve ever dreamed of getting back to the brows you once had when you were twelve, tune in as she fills us in on the difference between microblading, micro-feathering, brow lacquer, brow lamination and who is the best candidate for each. And, you won’t wanna miss where this trailblazer is taking restorative tattooing next – it’s truly, where no microblader has gone before.

Restorative aureola designs by Shaughnessy

Restorative aureola designs by Shaughnessy

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

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Rory

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Dairy Farmers of Ontario

Learn more about milk’s 15 essential nutrients at whatcantmilkdo.ca, because really, what can’t milk do?

Ep 137 Rare Beauty! Byredo Makeup! The Perf Transitional Cleanser! Our #DamnGood Fall Beauty Haul Has Arrived

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We’re back with a fresh AF #damngoods episode! First up, there’s so.much.makeup news this season… We review the hotly-anticipated Rare Beauty collection by Selena Gomez, answering the question on everyone’s minds: does the foundation boasting 48 shades hold its own, or is it merely a Fenty-wannabe? Next, we weigh in on highlights from the brand new Byredo Makeup collection, a fire collab between the design-y fragrance house and badass makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench.

Testing out a full face of Rare Beauty makeup!

Testing out a full face of Rare Beauty makeup!

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

We also introduce you to a hurricane-proof tubing mascara, a a consciously-crafted tinted moisturizer ideal for last minute Zoom meetings, and a deeply pigmented tinted balm designed to give you that coveted, Snow White-meets-the-witch lip and cheek stain vibe. A Black-owned lipstick brand that’s partnered with Michelle Obama to get you to vote, the perf transitional cleanser that promises not to dry you out, and first impressions of the latest skincare gadget to get on your Black Friday wish list stat – consider this your sliding into fall beauty edit.

Jill is wearing M.A.C Powder Kiss Bliss Liquid Lip Colour in Crossfade

Jill is wearing M.A.C Powder Kiss Bliss Liquid Lip Colour in Crossfade

Jill’s #DamnGood picks

Jill’s #DamnGood picks

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BREAKING BUZZ: Want even more of our spot-on product recommendations? Be sure to check out our chat with fellow #podfam, Everything is Fine podcast, hosted by Tally Abecassis and Kim France, where we’re serving some of our fave new cheapie but goodie beauty finds! 

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

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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...”


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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 131 YouTuber Camila Coelho On Living With Epilepsy, Her New Beauty Line, Elaluz & Her Exact Skincare Routine

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Today we are chatting with YouTube sensation Camila Coelho! With nearly 9 million Instagram fans, Camila is a bright star and a hugely influential voice in beauty and style today. But things weren’t always so glossy and perfect. Camila opens up about her revelation that she’s been living with epilepsy since age nine, and why she decided to go public with her diagnosis in recent months. 

Camila Coelho is now an official epilepsy ambassador!

Camila Coelho is now an official epilepsy ambassador!

Plus, Camila reveals all the details on her newly launched, vegan beauty brand, Elaluz, a love letter to her native Brazil. (Psst! She drops a few sneak peeks of what else is coming soon in skincare, bodycare, haircare and more!) And, we get DETAILS on the skincare hacks she inherited from her Mom, her full, nighttime skincare routine and her candid thoughts on cosmetics surgery. 

Meet Camila’s new beauty brand, Elaluz

Meet Camila’s new beauty brand, Elaluz

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*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.*

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Ep 124 Summer Beauty Products Bonanza! The #DamnGood Self-Tanners, Bronzers, Lippies, Masks & Dry Shampoo Helping us Glow Up Right Now (Plus, a Brand New Game-Changing Makeup Tool)

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Wanna know what’s really* worth the spend this summer? We’re making space on our topshelf for the new summer essentials that we’ll be reaching for all season long. Just in time for quarantine-release mini gatherings everywhere, Carlene discovers a brand new self-tanning-meets-serum hybrid, while Jill gives Wishful Skin’s new radiance-inducing face mask a go. (She tests the buzzy neck-snatching mask, too! Gimmick or great? Inquiring minds want to know!)

Jill takes Fenty’s new Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipsticks for a spin

Jill takes Fenty’s new Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipsticks for a spin

On the makeup front, stay tuned as Carlene discovers a multi-purpose tinted balm – designed especially for sensitive skin – that’s already selling out at Sephora. Then, you won’t want to miss her take on Charlotte Tilbury’s new Airbrush Bronzers. Magnetic lashes that will make you question whether you ever need to spend on pro lash extensions again, a dry shampoo that lets you skip out on fine fragrance and Makeup Eraser The Sponge - BRAND NEW makeup sponge designed to go in the washing machine – if these products weren’t so #DamnGood, you’d swear they were too good to be true!  



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Carlene test-drives Charlotte Tilbury’s new Airbrush Bronzer

Carlene test-drives Charlotte Tilbury’s new Airbrush Bronzer

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Ep 87 - How NYX Cosmetics Founder, Toni Ko, Is Changing The Beauty Game (again!)

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In 1999, Toni Ko completely changed the game on how prestigious drugstore makeup could be with NYX Cosmetics – highly pigmented makeup in sleek packaging, at rock-bottom prices. One multi-million-dollar acquisition and a five-year, non-compete agreement later, makeup mogul Toni Ko is ready for her second act. Launching this week, Bespoke Beauty Brands is an incubator for the kind of beauty influencers that helped put NYX on the map. 

Meet the first Bespoke Beauty Brands collab: KimChi Chic Beauty

Meet the first Bespoke Beauty Brands collab: KimChi Chic Beauty

We’re revealing all on her first collaboration with inimitable makeup artist and RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite, KimChi. Tune in as we unbox KimChi Chic Beauty on the air! Plus, Toni gets real about the wild world of entrepreneurship (like is selling your brand for half a billion dollars really as dreamy as it sounds?) You’ll also hear all about Toni’s #topshelf must-haves, and her sage advice to anyone out there hustling to become the next beauty unicorn.

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Products mentioned in this episode: NYX Cosmetics Makeup Microbrow Pencil; NYX Professional Makeup Slim Eyeliner Pencil in Black; NYX Cosmetics Jumbo White Pencil in Milk; KimChi Chic Beauty; Dove Beauty Bar Soap; La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Eye & Expression Cream; Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair; Neutrogena Ultra-Soft Makeup Remover Wipes for Waterproof Makeup; Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover.

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Ep 79 - Glossier Founder Emily Weiss (Re-Release)

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We’re on a summer vacay this week, but by popular demand we’re bumping this previously released chat to the top of your feeds. Meet Emily Weiss, she's the Founder and CEO to watch, and she started a revolution with Glossier, the millennial beauty brand that's commanded line-ups around the block with its era-defining pink-and-white packaging and its inclusive, raw beauty campaigns.

Tune in to learn all about how this beauty boss turned her side hustle as an intern at Vogue into the coveted billion dollar skincare and makeup empire it is today.  #foundersrule
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Products mentioned in this episode: Glossier Boy Brow; Glossier Cloud Paint; Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser; Glossier Body Hero Daily Body Wash and Perfecting Cream; Benefit Gimme Brow; Chanel Sourcils de Chanel Brow Powder Duo; Clinique 3-Step; Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten

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Ep 77 - W3ll People Co-Founder Shirley Pinkson

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Well People Co-Founder Shirley Pinkson

It’s official, Breaking Beauty fans can’t get enough of clean beauty (hat-tip to listeners who filled out our survey for that intel!) In today’s episode, we bring you the origin story behind W3ll People — one of the O.G. all-natural makeup brands founded in Austin, Texas back in 2008. (Psst: Shailene Woodley is a fan!) We sit down with co-founder and makeup artist Shirley Pinkson, who trained under makeup master François Nars before setting out to create a green beauty dupe of “The Multiple” – and a whole wardrobe of good-for-your-skin cosmetics .

W3ll People makeup (Image courtesy of Manrepeller)

W3ll People makeup (Image courtesy of Manrepeller)

Find out how Shirley created a dream team with college pals, cosmetic dermatologist Dr Reneé Snyder and marketing guru James Walker – and the secret to maintaining a friendship through thick and thin. Then, Jill and Carlene weigh in with their honest review of W3ll People’s award-winning Expressionist Mascara, and give you the scoop on the sister wand launching next month. Plus, find out why W3ll People’s prices have been getting more accessible of late, and big news on which retailer will begin carrying the line by the end of this year.

Products mentioned in the episode: W3ll People Expressionist Mascara; W3ll People Multi Use Cream Stick; W3ll People Bio Bronzer Stick; Rahua Smoothing Hair Balm

Every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts and/or guests. Products you purchase through our links may earn us a commission.

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Ep 66 - Meet Makeup Artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis, Luxury Organic Cosmetics Pioneer

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Founder Kirsten Kjaer Weis

Who doesn’t love a sleeper hit? Among the cacophony of beauty launches, meet the indie brand that’s managed to quietly cut through the clutter to amass a niche group of devoted beauty fans. We sit down with makeup artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis, who tells us all about the vision for her eponymous cosmetics range that’s both ultra-luxury and certified organic—not to mention entirely re-fillable.

Kjaer Weis earns its shelfie status

Kjaer Weis earns its shelfie status

Seven years in the making, Kjaer Weiss launched in 2010 to mad magazine write-ups, thanks in part to its beyond-beautiful packaging (designed by the mastermind behind Comme des Garcons’ chic AF fragrances, Marc Atlan.) It quickly became a cult favourite amongst the models who were often in Kirsten’s makeup chair, celebrities like Emma Watson and makeup artists like Katey Denno. The reason? High performance makeup that could compete with conventional makeup brands—without any irritating toxins.

Current campaign model Michelle Stevens Childs

Current campaign model Michelle Stevens Childs

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Kjaer Weis has been often called upon by the likes of Marie Claire and Self magazines, for her ability to make skin look flawless and utterly natural all at once. In this episode, you’ll get an earful on the best-selling mascara and foundation, plus, Kirsten’s pro tips for nailing that woke-up-like-this-but-better base. Stay tuned until the very end and you’ll also get the scoop on Kirsten’s growing foray into the world of skincare, with two top shelf-worthy products in stores this month.

Products mentioned in the episode: Kjaer Weis Mascara, Kjaer Weis Foundation, Kjaer Weis Facial Oil; Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick; Kjaer Weis The Cleanser; Kjaer Weis Toner

Every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts and/or guests. Products you purchase through our links may earn us a commission.