Ep 103 - The New Drugstore Products We’re Loving Right Now (Mascara, Skincare & More – All $35 or Less!)

Today’s #damngood episode is all about our top budget finds of 2020, so far! But first we get caught up on what’s getting us through the winter, including two new podcasts that we want to binge including You Must Remember This and The Baron of Botox.

You’ll hear all about Pixi’s newest under eye brightening patches currently getting Jill through an unfortunate string of sleepless nights. Then, Carlene is shook when a French drugstore brand she usually doesn’t love for her sensitive skin suddenly launches an entire eco cert-backed range that looks, feels and smells like a legit indie green beauty line.

Burt’s Bees adds a volumizing mascara to the core range

Garnier’s new eco certified range suitable for sensitive and combination skin types

Learn all about an affordable Canadian skincare brand that low key launched in the U.S. at Ulta Beauty last year, and continues to surprise and delight with first-to-drugstore innovations typically not found outside of posh beauty stores (but did the latest watermelon makeup melting balm leave our hosts as juiced as they’ve been over past launches?). Plus, Jill reveals the salon treatment dupe that chases the latest K-beauty trend, “wonder water,” creating a glass finish for hair.

NYX x The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina collab

The massive palette that’s selling out quick

A made-from-TV makeup palette starring Sabrina that’s sure to sell out in minutes, a nude eyeshadow palette tested for every skin tone and a no-smudge mascara for midi-volume lovers – it’s our first product review episode of the decade, so get your shopping carts ready!

Products mentioned in this episode: Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Brightening Eye Patches; Garnier Bio Nourishing Moisturizer; Indeed Labs Watermelon Melting Balm Hydrating Cleansing Balm; L’Oréal Paris Wonder Water Lamellar Rinse Out 8 Second Treatment; NYX Cosmetics Sabrina The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Eyeshadow Spellbook Makeup Palette; Maybelline New York Nudes Of New York Eye Shadow Palette; Burt’s Bees All Aflutter Volumizing Mascara; Burt’s Bees Defining Eyeliner in Gilded Sage

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Ep 102 - Why Bite Beauty Founder Susanne Langmuir is Banking on Waterless Beauty Next

Today we’re speaking to Susanne Langmuir, founder of the iconic cosmetics line dedicated solely to the power of lipstick, Bite Beauty. Susanne started the laser-focussed range in 2012 based on a simple premise: “What you put on your lips should be as good as what you put in your mouth.” As a product development guru, Langmuir succeeded where others couldn’t, creating bright, poppy shades that could measure up to the M.A.C’s and the NARS of the world, in earth-friendly formulas. Fast forward to 2020, and Susanne is on to her next, forward-thinking act: waterless beauty.

Bite Beauty broke the mould with bright lip colours using clean formulas

In this episode, we’ll update you on some maaajor changes leaving Bite Beauty fans shook since Langmuir walked away from the company over two years ago. (Shout out to our friends at I’m a Beauty Geek for explaining the vegan vs. lanolin debate so well!) Then, Susanne introduces us to her new indie start-up, SL & Co., a beauty incubator developed with her 18-year-old son. You’ll meet the debut product, aN-hydra The Powder of Youth No. 1, a water-activated microbiome cleansing powder that harnesses rice powder and pomegranate enzymes to sloughs away dead skin cells without stripping away “good” bacteria. (We weigh in with our personal review!)

Surprise! Bite Beauty introduces a three-piece complexion range starring micellar foundation this month

Find out what Susanne envisions a waterless beauty routine could look like in the not too distant future (pssst! a water-activated hyaluronic acid serum powder is coming soon!) and why ‘waterless’ is so key to shrinking our vanity footprint. But first, we’ll take you way back to before Bite Beauty even existed, to some of the serial entrepreneur’s first steps – and missteps –  into the wide world of beauty.

Three months worth of skincare fits in this tiny palm-sized bottle of the water-activated cleanser

Products mentioned in this episode: Bite Beauty Agave + Intensive Vegan Lip Mask; Bite Beauty Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation; aN-hydra The Powder of Youth No. 1; Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant; Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder; Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder; My Clarins Re-Move Radiance Exfoliating Powder (launches March 1st)

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Ep 101 - Sarah Nicole Landry from The Bird’s Papaya on Body Neutrality & Why Diet Culture is Officially Cancelled

Are you ready for this feel-good Glow Down?! Today we’re chatting with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Bird’s Papaya, on her incredible journey to body positivity, how she deals with online haters, and of course, what’s on the inspiring influencer’s #topshelf. The body confidence activist, speaker, writer, and 3x cover girl has earned more than 800K followers since documenting her weight loss journey that began in 2014. Dropping a whopping 112 pounds, the newly re-married Mom of three is sparking conversations across the web-o-sphere, posting body-baring pics that proudly reveal what we so often hide – stretch marks, excess skin and cellulite.

Sarah Nicole shares all of these stories and more as host of the Papaya Podcast, where every week she gets completely unfiltered – whether it’s dispelling diet culture, squashing self doubt or chatting with inspiring guests about how to turn tragedy into advocacy. Plus, it’s podswap time! Tune in now to hear us over on Sarah Nicole’s show, The Papaya Podcast, where we discuss some of our all-time favourite products, how the whole notion of beauty has been turned on its head in the past decade, and so much more.

Products mentioned in this episode: Love Powered Co. affirmation cards; Vivier Radiance Serum; Fit Glow Beauty Night Lip Serum; It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil; Haley Bogaert Hyaluronic Clear Brow Gel; EyEnvy Conditioner;

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Ancient Nutrition Ancient Nutrition’s Multi Collagen Protein helps support healthy skin and nails, along with a healthy gut and joint health. You can get $10 off right now at www.AncientNutrition.com, when you use the promo code “BEAUTY.” 

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Ep 100 Meet the Mysterious Makers Behind Colour Pop, Kylie Beauty, Tati Beauty & More Viral Beauty Hits

Welcome to our milestone, 100th episode!! Can you believe?! Our baby girl’s a centenarian already. Today we’re harkening back to our origins with an epic #foundersrule tale, with a brand leading the future of beauty as we enter a new decade. Meet John and Laura Nelson, the siblings behind Seed Beauty, a beauty incubator that’s launched mad successes like Colour Pop, Kylie Cosmetics, KKW Beauty, and most recently, Tati Beauty by mega influencer Tati Westbrook.

Outside Seed Beauty’s Oxnard, California HQ

In today’s episode, we visit Seed Beauty’s HQ in Oxnard, California, to peep 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.

Colour Pop’s low-price hit, Super Shock Shadows

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.

Products mentioned in this episode: Colour Pop Super Shock Shadows; Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kits; Sol Body; Fourth Ray Beauty

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Ep 99 New Year, New Skincare Routine With Renée Rouleau

Today, we’re chatting all about how to build your perfect skincare routine with esthetician-to-the-stars, Renée Rouleau, who flew in all the way from Austin Texas just to be on our show! Renée’s career has spanned more than three decades, and she counts famous faces like Demi Lovato, Lily Reinhart and Lisa Renna as clients. Lucky for us, Renée is also super passionate about skin education. Her self-titled website boasts more than 1,000 articles on everything from how to know if your moisture barrier is damaged to the best way to prevent wrinkles starting in your 20s.

Renée Rouleau’s skincare line

In this noteworthy episode, Renée walks us through the exact steps to building a rock-solid skin routine for your skin type, plus she gets down to some skincare 101 like: Does serum go on before or after moisturizer? What the heck is an essence? And how often should you use retinol? Plus, find out why this skin expert thinks our favourite face cleansing balms really have to go (say whaaat?!) Learn anything new? Drop us a line in our private Facebook chatroom or shoot us a DM – we love hearing from you!

Products mentioned in this episode: Renée Rouleau Pro Remedy Oil

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Ep 98 - Self-Tanning & Self-Love With Jules Von Hep (Re-Release)

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the decade with an absolute ray of sunshine. Tune in for our re-play of this epic episode with Jules Von Hep – fellow podcaster, founder of Isle of Paradise and a celebrity spray tanner who has bronzed everyone from Kate Moss to Sienna Miller to Poppy Delevingne. His powerful message of body positivity makes everyone feel like a celeb, so sit back and prepare to feel damn good about yourself. Tune in next week for our first brand new episode of 2020 (it’s gonna get skin-tip-crazy up in here!)

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Ep 97 Replay! Meet JB Skin Guru, Skin Whisperer to Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey

Merry Christmas everyone! Today we’re giving you the gift of great skin with this epic flashback episode featuring Jennifer Brodeur (aka JB Skin Guru), who tends to the faces of Oprah Winfrey and the entire Obama family. Major update alert: Jennifer is coming out with her first book spilling all the secrets to her natural approach to skincare – look out for this must-have primer in 2020! Let us know what you think of the episode – drop us a line in our private Facebook chatroom or send us a DM. We love hearing from you.

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Ep 96 - Whitney Port Opens Up About The Hills, Self-Care & Her Exact Skincare Routine

Happy holidays everyone! Welcome to our final podcast #crossover of the year – In today’s episode, we’ve got none other than Whitney Port in the house! The style-setter has come a long way since the 2010’s reality TV hit, The Hills. Firstly, there’s her podcast, With Whit, where her heart-to-heart convos have kept her 1.5M-strong fanbase tuning in on the regular. Then, there’s her covetable fashion projects (look forward to a Rent The Runway collab in April 2020!) And now, the MTV re-boot, The Hills: New Beginnings, is returning for a second season.

Whitney Port at Create & Cultivate

In this episode, Whitney reflects back on the realities of reality television, life as a young Mom and how self-care can be as simple as saying ‘no’. Plus, since Whitney is a fellow skincare obsessee, we find out the exact secrets to her glowing skin, including the pro treatments and the #damngood products lining her top shelf right now. (TW: Whitney opens up about her miscarriage as well.) And in true podswap fashion, you can find your humble Breaking Beauty hosts over on With Whit’s feed this week, where we discuss our own beauty faves of the season, including our most trusted skincare musts. 

But first! We’re chatting all about what’s topping on our holiday gift wishlist.

Whitney reveals her exact skincare routine in detail!

Whitney reveals where to go to get the artsiest tattoos in LA

Products mentioned in this episode: Nest Fragrances Spiced Orange & Clove Reed Diffuser; Pop Grip Lips; Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Carnaval Celebration Set; Burt’s Bees Beeswax Bounty Classic Set; Olive and June, MiniLuxe, Soothe; Bellacures; Nicole Hirschman (Skin Therapist); The Skin Spot by Dr. Sheila Nazarian; Nazarian Skincare Smooth Eye; Nazarian Skincare Scrub; Dermaplaning; Comfort Zone Essential Toner; Aveeno Clear Complexion Moisturizer; Biossance Squalene + Vitamin C Rose Oil; Embryolisse Creme Hydratante Moisturizer; It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF50; Jouer Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation; Biossance Squalene + Phyto-Retinol Serum; Rhoto Eye Drops; Babyganics; Erbaviva Moisturizer; Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water; Original Sprout Leave-in-Conditioner; The Original Tangle Teezer; Winter Stone (Tattoo Artist); The Attico (for Dresses); Area (for Shoes)

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Ep 95 The #Podfam's Top Beauty Moments of 2019 (The Highs, The Lows & Everything In Between)

We phone our #podfam friends to get the best tea from 2019!

Jeffree Star obliterating sales records, the goosebump-inducing Gucci campaign and the Makeup by Mario moment that legit brought a tear to our eye – Tune in to hear us dissect the biggest beauty wins and beauty fails of 2019, all with a little help from our fellow beauty pod squad. Roll call! Calling in, we’ve got Priyanka Mattoo, co-host of Foxy Browns podcast; Jackie Johnson, host of the Natch Beaut podcast; Priya Rao, host of the Glossy Beauty Podcast; and Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli of the Naked Beauty Podcast. Plus, don’t miss our roundup of favourite beauty discoveries of the year toward the end of this epic, virtual round table.

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The beauty campaign of the year award goes to…

Products mentioned in this episode: Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat Lipstick;
From Jackie J: Loli Beauty Base Pank Plum Elixir; Aether Beauty Gemstone Palettes; Quim; Mazz Hannah CBD Skin Salve;
From Priyanka Mattoo: Nutrafol; Beboe High-Potency CBD Serum
From Priya Rao: 111 Skin Space Defence Eye Lift Gel;
From Carlene: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal;
From Brooke Devard: Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum; Altreno (By prescription)

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Ep 94 - The Indie Beauty Brand That Went BOOM, Urban Decay Founder Wende Zomnir

Meet Wende Zomnir, co-founder of Urban Decay, the 90s makeup brand that’s as relevant today as it was in its graffiti-grunge heyday. Listen in as the Texas-born pageant girl, Mom and surfer recalls how frustration with the candy pink facade of the beauty industry drove her to start a rebellious cosmetics company that was years ahead of its time with out-of-the-crayon-box neon shadows, blue lipsticks and all-gendered, near-black nail polishes to mark its initial lineup.

Urban Decay’s Naked Palette Had a Funeral

You’ll hear the backstory on cosmetics hit after cosmetics hit, like, the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion that Jill relies on to hold her shadow in place every single day. Or, the All-Nighter Setting Spray that out-performs the rest. Not to mention the brand’s 12-shades-of-beige Naked Palette, with sales of over $1B since its launch in 2010. The vanity staple was so iconic, the company had to host a funeral went it went bye-bye in 2018 (Nicole Richie and several influencers were in attendance, sniff.)

Featuring behind-the-scenes moments on how Wende managed to get into major retailers and into the hands of New York beauty editors with zero beauty experience, this episode will trace Urban Decay’s epic rise right up to the Lizzo-fronted “Pretty Different” campaign that broke the inter webs earlier this year. Finally, find out how Wende is looking back on her near 25 year legacy, as the little indie brand that was arguably one of the first to go BOOM.

Products mentioned in this episode: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil; Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion; Urban Decay All-Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray; Urban Decay Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation; Urban Decay Naked Palette; Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette; Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat; Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Wet Force SPF 50+ Sunscreen; Skinceuticals Sheer Physical Defence SPF 50; Kerastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil

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Ep 93 Rebounding, Lymphatic Detoxing & More Wellness Musts With That's So Retrograde

In honour of mercury leaving retrograde (finally!) we’re sitting down with fellow Dear Media #podfam, That’s So Retrograde! Meet Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari – two bomb wellness gurus whose show is a funny, relatable exploration of self-discovery, without the finger-wagging. We get the #glowdown on all the L.A. wellness treatments worth trying, from Facial Cupping to Rebounding to Lymphatic Detoxing. Plus, find out how Elizabeth’s skincare detox saved her troubled skin, and why Stephanie is taking a comedy hiatus to recalibrate on the inside.

Elizabeth tries out face cupping at Skin Camp in Los Angeles

And because this is an epic #podswap, you can tune in to hear us as featured guests on That’s So Retrograde tomorrow! We share our #damngood new products of the season, including the $8 drugstore matte lippie always in Carlene’s purse.

Products mentioned in this episode: Foreo Luna 3, Deciem, Riki Riki Mirror Giveaway, Urban Decay Brow Blade; Peter Thomas Roth Skin To Die For Mineral Matte CC Cream SPF 30; Vanicream ; Skincamp; Drunk Elephant The Trunk 3.0; Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk; Henné Organics Luxury Lip Balm; The Tox L.A.; Bellicon Classic Rebounder; The Now Massage

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Ep 92 The Original Makeup Eraser Founder Lexi McCarthy

This week we’re delivering the damn good story behind one of beauty’s biggest innovations, The Original Makeup Eraser! Accidental inventor Elexis (“Lexi”) McCarthy dishes the dirt on the O.G. reusable polyester cloth that broke the beautysphere by removing all traces of makeup with get this - no cleanser or chemicals whatsoever. (Just one Makeup Eraser is equivalent to 3,600 disposable makeup wipes, and lasts for up to five years.)

You’ll hear all about how the busy mom of four discovered her sustainable beauty solution that’s sold over 5 million units since it launched at a Bridal Show back in 2013. Plus, we find out just how the heck this magical cloth *actually* works to remove even waterproof makeup; the reason Demi Moore claimed it saved her hyper-sensitive skin in a recent (unpaid) get-unready-with-me video; plus, major scoop on the brand’s next innovation - something *so big* Sephora is calling it just as “disruptive” as the original game-changing cloth.

You may know Demi Moore as an actress, or as a model, or maybe even as one of your favorite celeb mothers. In this episode of #GoToBedWithMe, BAZAAR's October cover star Demi Moore shares the best of her nightly skincare routine. Moore has been keeping herself busy lately.

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Ep 91 - Are You Washing Your Face The Right Way?

Because your cleansing step is the foundation of your whole skincare routine, today we’re talking about everything to do with washing your face! First, we get into a few best practices for washing your face, including the gone-viral #60secondrule, which temperature is best, and the benefits of washing with a wash cloth over plain ol’ fingertips. Then we get into some science-y stuff.

We’ve got Lab Muffin’s Michelle Wong on the line

And for that, we’re introducing our first ever, “Call a Chemist” segment, featuring the wonderful Lab Muffin! Michelle Wong schools us on the difference between soaps and soap-free cleansers. The Australian-based chemist also tackles the big, ‘to SLS or not to SLS’ question, and whether ANY foaming surfactants are less stripping on skin. Then, we get into which ingredients to avoid and the optimal pH you want to keep your natural moisture barrier in tact—but may not find on the label.

Finally, are you team multi-step like Jill or team #lazyslashbusy like Carlene? We give you our personal #Damngoods run down on the cleansers we use to make our complexions sparkle without any tight feeling at the end. Sponsored in part by Queens of the Deep Cleanse, Foreo, we’ll start with our top shelf cleansing tool, and then get into the eye makeup removers, double-cleansing oils, gel cleansers, foaming formulas and delicate cleansing creams and balms we trust to (gently) do the dirty work all year ‘round.

Products mentioned in this episode: Foreo Luna 3; Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover; L'Oréal Paris Gentle Eyes & Lips Makeup Remover for Waterproof Mascara; Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover; DHC Cleansing Oil; Biossance Squalane and Antioxidant Cleansing Oil, Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, REN Evercalm Cleansing Gentle Milk, Sisley Radiance Foam Cream, Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser, Garnier Micellar All-In-1 Cleansing Water; Valmont Purity Bubble Falls Foaming Cleanser, Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser, Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm

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Ep 90 - Celeb Facialist Shani Darden On The 3 Treatments That Will Transform Your Skin

We recently took a road trip to LA and what kind of beauty editors would we be if we didn’t visit a Hollywood facialist? In today’s episode, we’re speaking to Shani Darden, the go-to skin pro for celebs like Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Live from her brand new, eponymous day spa in Beverly Hills, the former model-turned-skinfluencer reveals why starting her career working alongside a dermatologist proved so formative to her tried-and-true methods today. In fact, we’re “lasering” in on the top 3 skin treatments she most often uses to maintain the flawless faces of Tinsel Town’s A-list.

Shani Darden’s zen new space in Beverly Hills

You’ll learn the key differences between LED treatments, lasers and micro currents, including what to expect post-procedure – and how to know when you’ve gone too far. And for those of you who don’t have the budget for spendy treatments? Don’t worry, Shani’s got you covered with the specific names of machines you can use at home. Better yet, you’ll hear all about her own skincare routine, including her absolute obsession with retinol, a new product guaranteed to make your legs glow and a recent discovery she’s loving to smooth those stubborn, rough bumps on arms.

Products Mentioned In This Episode:

LightStim For Wrinkles; DÉESSE PRO MASK NEXT GENERATION $1900.00; Shani Darden Retinol Reform; Environ A, C & E Body Oil; Environ Der Ma lac Lotion; Ouai Body Crème; Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel; Supergoop Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50

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

Promo Codes:
Almay:
We have a deal for Breaking Beauty listeners… right now if you go to the nearest Canadian Walmart, or Walmart.ca you can pick up any two lip or eye products for $14. Happy shopping, and now back to today’s episode.

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Ep 89 The Sensitive Skin Must-Haves We Use Ourselves

Redness, burning, stinging - ugh! In today’s episode, Jill and Carlene deliver the damn good products for sensitive skin that keep their own complexions calm and carrying on. We’re laying bare all of our most trusted makeup, skincare and body care musts that help us manage red, stingy or itchy skin. You’ll hear about the French pharmacy micellar cleanser that gained notoriety removing models’ makeup backstage; an acne-busting foundation that calms inflammation and looks natural; a budge-proof mascara that even *the* most sensitive eyes can handle, plus a fugly-but-effective hand cream for eczema that you’d swear your dad recommended. This Damn Goods segment is brought to you in part by Almay, one of few makeup brands that are hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, and a total won’t-break-the-bank buy. Plus, you asked and we listened – our answers to “burning” listener questions, straight from our private Facebook chat room. 

The French pharmacy micellar cleanser

The go-to mascara for sensitive eyes

Products mentioned in this episode:
Almay Clear Complexion Foundation

Almay Skin Perfecting Comfort Matte Foundation

Almay Multi-Benefit Mascara

La Roche Posay Toleriane Sensitive Moisturizer: 

La Roche Posay Hydra Phase UV SPF 30 

La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5

Bioderma Sensibio H20 Cleanser

Avene Thermal Spray Water

Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46

Skinfix Hand Repair Cream

GoldBond Eczema Relief Hand Cream

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

*Use these promo codes to help support our valued sponsors who help support the making of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

AO Skincare:

AO Skincare is a New Zealand-based clean beauty company founded by a dermatologist. Free from parabens, sulfates, PEGS, DEA, mineral oils, and fragrance, AO Skincare is EWG certified. Breaking Beauty listeners can get 20% off by using the promo code BreakingBeauty20 on their website, at www.aoskincare.com

Head and Shoulders:
Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Collection helps combat scalp dryness and itchiness with added moisturizers to keep strands soft. Give your scalp the love it deserves by taking your skincare routine to the next level when you visit headandshoulders.com

Acuity Scheduling, A Squarespace company:
Save yourself from the day-to-day drudgery of having to keep up with your clients

and your busy schedule by using Acuity Scheduling. For a limited time only, you

can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - just visit www.acuityscheduling.com/breakingbeauty

Ep 88 - Hollywood’s Next Big Beauty Trends According To Gloss Angeles Podcast

Road trip! In this coming-in-hot episode, we sit down with fellow beauty podcasters Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan, hosts of Gloss Angeles podcast in LA. Just one degree of separation from A-listers, these beauty editors give a distinctly West Coast perspective on all things beauty. While literally wearing pajamas, we are spilling the tea, covering everything from the craziest press trip they’ve ever been on to the professional treatment fails they’d sooner not try again.

But that’s not all. You’ll also hear about the buzzy skin treatment taking Hollywood by storm (Kirbie wants to try it next!); the muscle-toning treatment said to replace sit-ups; and the next level cosmetic tattoos giving fillers and transplants a run for their money. And because this is a true #podswap, tune in to hear Breaking Beauty on Gloss Angeles’ feed to hear about our favourite drugstore buys – including the new faux lashes Jill is obsessed with and the It Cosmetics CC Cream dupe Carlene discovered recently – in stores right now.

AND a shout-out to even more newfound #podfam friends we met in L.A, Beauty Biz BFFs. Kasey Boone of Glow Skincare LA and Lorena Ashmore of Dear Lash Love are two aestheticians who dedicate their weekly podcast to beauty and biz, especially for business owners in the spa or salon world (they so kill the merch game!) We had a blast sipping rosé while dishing all about our career paths, skincare advice and so much more. Listen now!

A special thanks to Away for providing us with our travel swag the aluminum suitcases which we decked out in lipstick stickers, were a dream to help haul our show gear. It makes show setup a cinch - no matter if we’re in a hotel room or in a spa room surrounded by LED machines (that happened!). Thanks Away for helping us take our show on the road! #travelaway

Thanks to our sponsors - without them, our show wouldn’t be on the air!

Ulta Beauty: 

Ulta Beauty has just launched SPARKED - a new platform that shines a light on new, indie brands you need to know about, right now. Built to help beauty lovers discover more, it’s the new destination for curated brands—many exclusive to Ulta Beauty. Ignite your curiosity, and discover SPARKED in select Ulta Beauty stores and Explore the virtual world of SPARKED on ulta.com/sparked. 

Honey:
The average Honey user saves about $126 per year - with that kinda money you could score at least one luxury beauty product you might not otherwise have in the budget, amirite?! Honey is FREE to use, installs on your computer in just two clicks, and it’ll save you money so you can treat yourself to something nice. Breaking Beauty listeners can get Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/beauty.

By the way, did we mention both Breaking Beauty Podcast AND Gloss Angeles both made Nylon’s list of the 7 Beauty Podcasts You Should Be Listening To? Let us know who you’d like to see us do a pod swap with next!

Products Mentioned in this Episode:

Thread Lift (aka Suture Suspension Lift); Cool Tone by Allergan; Em Sculpt by BTL Industries; Cosmetic Tattoo Artist Shaugnessy Otsuji (post-op nipple reconstruction tattoos; Anh Co Tran (Kirbie’s stylist at Ramirez Tran)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Thanks to our sponsors - without them, our show wouldn’t be on the air!

AO Skincare is a New Zealand-based, clean beauty company founded by a dermatologist. It’s EWG certified and AO Skincare is free from parabens, sulfates, PEGS, DEA, mineral oils, and fragrance. Breaking Beauty listeners can get 20% off by using the promo code BreakingBeauty20 on their website, at www.aoskincare.com

Native Deodorant is offering Breaking Beauty listeners a discount code! For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BEAUTY during checkout. Plus, you get free shipping and returns in the US.

Four Sigmatic is a natural superfood company that specializes in mushroom-based drinks that benefit our immunity, energy, and longevity, and help us live healthier, more enhanced lives. They have a special offer just for Breaking Beauty listeners. Visit foursigmatic.com/beauty to receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase or discount code BEAUTY at checkout.

Ep 86 - #AMA: Ask Us Anything Special!

To celebrate our 1 million downloads (!!) milestone, we’ve got a very special episode where we answer all of your burning listener questions - everything from why we wanted to start a podcast in the first place, to our hangover cure, the one product that makes us nostalgic and our favourite episode we’ve ever done!. Thank you for all of the wonderful submissions. As always, we love hearing from you so please do reach out any time and leave us a voicemail: 1-844-227-0302, slide into our DMs on Instagram or join our private FB group. Thank you for listening - we can’t wait for a million more downloads!

Thanks to our sponsors - without them, our show wouldn’t be on the air!

Ulta Beauty: 

Ulta Beauty has just launched SPARKED - a new platform that shines a light on new, indie brands you need to know about, right now. Built to help beauty lovers discover more, it’s the new destination for curated brands—many exclusive to Ulta Beauty. Ignite your curiosity, and discover SPARKED in select Ulta Beauty stores and Explore the virtual world of SPARKED on ulta.com/sparked. 

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

Products mentioned in this episode:

Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Serum; Nars Orgasm Blush; CND Shellac

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

Ep 85 - Best New Foundations With Red Carpet Makeup Pro Mélanie Inglessis

We mentioned in last week’s episode that there were SO MANY foundation launches this season that the whole topic requires its own dedicated episode! But we also wanted to deliver some really practical tips for how to shop for and apply foundation, so today’s Glow Down guest is red carpet makeup pro Mélanie Inglessis. With clients like Game of Thrones star Lena Headey and modern day ingenue Taylor Russell, Mélanie lends her very French approach to foundation application to produce that au natural, I-didn’t-try-too-hard look — the complete opposite of the Instagram beat face.

Mélanie shares the skincare secrets to landing the smoothest, most believable end result, as she opens her professional kit to reveal the go-to foundations she uses to glam up clients for Hollywood events. Then, we put a handful of fall’s buzziest fall foundations to the test as Mélanie swatches Smashbox, Fenty and RMS LIVE on the mic. Find out which winning formula Mélanie decides she needs to add to her own kit, stat. And tune in to the very end when Jill and Carlene offer up their own favourites they plan to wear all season long.

Don’t forget to make our hotline bling! Leave us a voicemail at 844-227-0302 anytime with questions, requests, comments— we’d love to hear from you.*

Thank you to today’s show sponsor:

Four Sigmatic has a special offer for BREAKING BEAUTY listeners! Head to  www.foursigmatic.com/beauty or use the discount code BEAUTY for 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase. Try Jill’s fave, the Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane or Carlene’s new fave, the Mushroom Hot Cacao. 

Products mentioned in this episode: Arcona Tabula Rasa Pads; Clé de Peau Radiant Corrector For Eyes; Benefit Ooh La Lift; Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick; Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder; Chanel Ultra Le Teint Velvet; Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation; Armani Luminous Silk Foundation; Benefit PoreFessional Pro Balm; Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder- Glow; Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation; Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation; Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge; Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream; RMS Un-Cover Up Cream Foundation; Fenty Beauty Profilt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation; Kat Von D True Portrait Foundation; Smashbox Studio Skin Full Coverage 24 Hour Foundation; Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Skin Perfector SPF 30; M.A.C Studio Fix Soft Matte Foundation Stick

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

Ep 84 - Fall Haul: Everything Worth Buying, Right Now

Fall is here, the leaves are turning — and our top shelf is about to get turnt up! We tested dozens of the latest launches to bring you our absolute faves of the season. These are the products that are officially #damngood aka definitely worth the spend. Jill sets it off with a review of It Cosmetics Salon Volume Lift Mascara, a collab with the hair geniuses at Drybar (if you haven’t listened to our founder episode with Drybar’s mastermind Alli Webb, you really should!) Next, Carlene gets out of her eye shadow comfort zone with a surprise influencer collab hit (pssst….. the price is so good on this one, too!)

And then, Jill enlightens us with a minimalist brow pen that promises not to dump too much pigment on with a single stroke, because when that happens, it’s impossible to tone down the Groucho Marks effect when you’re trying to dash out the door! We haven’t forgotten about lips. Carlene reviews the best long-lasting lipsticks of the season— one that promises comfort and shine, and she highlights a super pigmented matte crayon that happens to be cheaper than a sandwich.

Carlene wears Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon and a top secret foundation we’ll be discussing next week

Truth: soooo many foundations launched this month, you’ll have to wait until next week when we dedicate an entire episode to all things ever mighty FOUNDATION. However, your humble hosts have you covered on the skincare front. Jill introduces a luxury foaming cleanser that (Eureka!) won’t dry out your face, while Carlene discovers an ultra hydrating 2-in-1 K-Beauty innovation that combines a softening toner and daily moisturizer in one shot. Coming in hot with another smart invention to reduce fine lines and help acne, Jill ponders a first-to-market retinol peel that swipes on in a handy cotton pad. The new luxury brightening hand creams, a hair powder that really does give you Amy Winehouse-style height and hold— you won’t want to miss the gems in this listen-before-you-shop episode!

Products mentioned in this episode:
It Cosmetics Salon Volume Lift Mascara
Pixi + Heart Defensor Eye Heart Palette
Laneige Cream Skin
Glossier Brow Flick Microfine Detailing Pen
Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Ruby Cream Lipstick
Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon
Sisley Paris Radiance Foaming Cream Cleanser
Neostrata 0.3% Overnight Retinol Peel
Chanel Le Lift Creme Main
Caudalie Vinopure Brightening Hand Cream
Electric Hairdressing C-8 Invisible Volume Chalk

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

Thanks to our sponsors - without them, our show wouldn’t be possible:

Ulta Beauty: 

Ulta Beauty has just launched SPARKED - a new platform that shines a light on new, indie brands that we need to know about, right now - music to a beauty editor’s ears we always want to know what’s new and next. It’s built to help beauty lovers discover more, it’s the new destination for curated need-to-know brands—many exclusive to Ulta Beauty. Ignite your curiosity, and discover SPARKED in select Ulta Beauty stores and Explore the virtual world of SPARKED on ulta.com/sparked. 

Native:
Thinking of making the switch to natural deodorant? Give Native a try (we love the coconut and vanilla scent). So if you want to give it a try yourself, we are hooking you up. Just visit nativedeodorant.com and use the promo code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. If you live in the US, there’s free shipping and returns, how convenient is that? 

Honey:
The average Honey user saves about $126 per year - with that kinda money you could score at least one luxury beauty product you might not otherwise have in the budget, amirite?! Honey is FREE to use, installs on your computer in just two clicks, and it’ll save you money so you can treat yourself to something nice. Breaking Beauty listeners can get Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/beauty.