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

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

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:

*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.*

• Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding

• Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls

• Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls

• Miss Jessie’s Honey Curls

• Miss Jessie’s Multi-Cultural Curls

• Miss Jessie’s Leave-In Condish

• Miss Jessie’s Don’t Want No Suds Conditioning Co-Wash Cleanser

• Miss Jessie’s Harm Me Knot Gentle Sulfate-Free Shampoo

• Miss Jessie’s Rapid Recovery Treatment

• Miss Jessie’s Super Sweetback Treatment

• Miss Jessie’s Baby Buttercreme

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

Ep 122 Brooke Lynn Hytes on Her Epic Beauty Routine, Pride & Her New Role as Judge on Canada's Drag Race

Happy Pride everyone! In today’s episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month with Canadian drag artist Brooke Lynn Hytes! The Queen of the North, who was first runner up in the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, is here to spill the tea on her royal beauty routine, allying through advocacy and her new role as an official judge on Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 - premiering on Crave Canada and Wow Presents Plus in the U.S. on July 2nd.

Ever wondered about the transformational tricks behind Drag makeup? Brooke Lynn reveals her secret hacks to make eyes look totally snatched as we uncover her #1 drugstore fave, the ride-or-die skincare keeping her complexion so damn smooth and finally, the craziest place she’s ever done makeup! Plus, stay tuned until the end when Ines (Carlene’s daughter and fellow Super Fan) makes her podcasting debut to find out: how can we celebrate Pride Month with so much going on in the world? Her answer may surprise you.

*To donate to the organization Brooke Lynn mentions in support of #BlackTransLivesMatter for the Unique Women’s Coalition, click here.

Products Mentioned in this Episode:

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

Pros-Aide “The Original” Adhesive

Face Lift Tape

Tarte Shape Tape

Too Faced Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer

Haus Labs Liquid Eye-Lie-Ner

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Pretty Loxx Lace Eyebrows

KVD Vegan Beauty Lock-It Foundation

Artis Makeup Brush

Anastasia Beverly Hills Alyssa Edwards Eye Shadow Palette

KIMCHI Rainbow Sharts Palette

KIMCHI Puff Puff Pass Set & Bake Powder

Kryolan TV Paint Stick

Beauty Blender

SugarPill Cosmetics

Lily Lashes

301 Lashes

M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Liquid Matte Lipstick in Fashion Legacy

Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint in Uncuffed

OCC Cosmetics Lip Tars

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash

Foreo Luna Go

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Face Oil

Skin Gym Face Sculptor Beauty Roller

Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Night Calming Cleansing Towelettes

Keihls Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil

Natty Wig Sheen Spray

Wigs By Vanity

Spirit Gum

NYX Epic Ink Eyeliner

NYX Matte Finish Makeup Setting Spray

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Ep 121 - The Best Mineral Sunscreens Right Now, Tested

We’re back with another episode of the #DamnGoods! Before we get into our regularly scheduled programming, Carlene and Jill fill you in on some actionable steps we’re taking to continue our commitment to the #AmplifyMelanatedVoices movement. If you’re a Black Creator interested in starting a podcast, email us at breakingbeautypodcast@gmail.com and we will share any technical know-how we’ve learned along the way, from how to produce an episode on all platforms to monetization. Secondly, as we’ve always supported brand founders, we are now making monthly donations to our local Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), supporting entrepreneurship, higher education and economic empowerment of Black Canadians.

In today’s podcast, we’ll touch on the latest FDA findings around sun safety, along with our roundup of the best mineral sunscreen innovations that have managed to shake their “chalky” reputation of the past. Also known as physical sunscreens, SPFs that use mineral filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to filter out the sun’s UV rays used to resemble thick white paint when you put them on. Good news though! The 2.0 versions now come in sheer, silky textures, matte finishes and glowy serums (seriously, there’s something for everyone!)

From a formula for dry skin you’d swear is a skincare lotion to a winner for oily skin that’s already selling out at Sephora to a groundbreaking luminous serum for all skin tones, get ready to get your summer on with this epic mineral sunscreen shopping list. Plus, our favourite option for clean beauty lovers, our pick for best drugstore mineral SPF and an update from aesthetician extraordinaire Dija Ayodele of Black Skin Directory on the hyperpigmentation workbook you need if dark spots and discolouration have gotten the better of your complexion.

Products Mentioned In This Episode:
** Note that every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts, though things you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.***

• Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30; [Link to Simply Ije’s YouTube review that Jill mentions here]

• Recommended by Dija Ayedole: Unsun Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen In Medium/Dark

• Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

• Ava Isa Sun e Serum Drops SPF 35; the Eleven By Venus Williams Unrivalled Sun Serum SPF 35 is an exact dupe.

• Dr. Jart Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

• Supergoop! Zinc Screen SPF 40

• Consonant The Perfect Sunscreen SPF 30

• The Australian Gold’s Botanical SPF 50 Mineral Tinted Face Lotion

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Ep 120 A Message from Jill and Carlene

#AmplifyMelanatedVoices

This week we are participating in #TheShowMustBePaused to mute our own voices and to support #AmplifyMelanatedVoices.

Below is a list of articles and podcasts referenced in today’s brief message to read, listen to and watch:

Articles/Social media:

Danielle Prescod - her IGTV post is absolutely must-watch. 

Kathleen Newman-Bremang’s story from Refinery29: The Pandemic Of Black Trauma Will Never End.

Ateh Jewell’s piece that she co-wrote called: “Three Black women tell us how to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement that goes beyond posting an Instagram image.” 

Donte Colley’s Instagram for a curated list of resources on how to protest, donate and educate yourself https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Podcasts:

Kultur’d - Toronto-based podcast co-hosted by Meera Estrada and Bee Quammie that uses pop culture as a gateway to larger themes, with an emphasis on diversity. They just published their 100th episode covering anti-Black racism, Amy Cooper, George Floyd, and being better allies.  

2 Queens in a Pod - UK-based fashion & beauty podcast hosted by Leah Mai and Iman Leila. Their latest episode, “Black Lives Matter Everyday,” discusses exactly what’s going on right now and what needs to change.

Ice Cream Social- A brand new podcast by Beauty Bakerie founder Cashmere Nicole. Her most recent episode is called “That’s Just Wrong, Beauty and Racism.”

Naked Beauty - New York-based host Brooke Devard delivers DIY beauty tips, with practical and deeper thoughts on natural hair, skin care, body image and self-image. 

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Ep 119 How To Get On a Retinol Routine You Won't Want To Quit

In partnership with our friends at Olay, today we’re answering some important questions about the almighty retinol with Dr. Frauke Neuser, P&G’s principal scientist and total ingredient wizard. Backed by decades of clinical research, this non-prescription form of vitamin A has been proven to kickstart cell turnover and collagen production to reverse signs of wrinkles, age spots and texture. So why does the latest data show that the majority of women who start a retinol routine quit before they start seeing any results? 

Photo courtesy of A Beauty Edit blog

Dr. Neuser explains the real reason so many women aren’t seeing any results in their retinol routines, or worse, stop due to irritation. What type of retinol penetrates best? What percentage should we look for on the label? How important is product packaging and how can you tell when retinol has “gone off”? These questions and more, on how to build retinol into your existing skincare routine, without sacrificing any of your tried-and-true favourites (acids, anyone?) Get ready to re-start your retinol regimen, for good.

PS- Don’t miss us over on Pia Baroncini’s podcast Everything is The Best! where we chat about morning routines, fave new product discoveries and more!

Products Mentioned in this Episode: Olay Eyes Retinol 24 Night Eye Cream; Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum; Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Moisturizer.

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Ep 118 Lifestyle Influencer Arielle Lorre On Her Marriage, Addiction & Cosmetic Surgery Realness

In today’s episode, Arielle Lorre – also known as The Blonde Files – gets real on starting over at age 28, after hitting rock bottom with an addiction that nearly took her life. Today, the lifestyle and wellness influencer shares nutritional recipes and workout lewks with more than 200,000 followers, some of whom have strong opinions about her May/December marriage to Hollywood mogul Chuck Lorre. Listen in as Arielle speaks out about how she’s dealing with judgments in the age of Instagram, as she candidly recounts her first-hand experience with plastic surgery. 

Arielle Lorre with husband Chuck Lorre of The Big Bang Theory and Two And A Half Men

From lip lifts to thread lifts, Arielle reveals which cosmetic enhancements are actually worth the money and which are way overhyped, along with her opinion on why tweakments like Botox and filler are the biggest scam going among L.A.’s young and famous. And, we won’t leave you hanging without getting the scoop on Arielle’s ultimate beauty product Holy Grails –  including the under-the-radar cleanser that changed her skin forever.

Podswap alert! Catch us over on Arielle’s new podcast this week - “The Blonde Files” - where we’re chatting about how beauty culture is changing during quarantine and beyond. 

Products Mentioned in this Episode:
**Note that every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts, and/guests, though products you buy through the below links may earn us a commission.***

Babor Cleansing Hy-Ol (2-Step cleanser) followed by Babor Cleansing CP Phytoactive Reactivating Oil; HydroPeptide Redefining Facial Serum; Osmosis Beauty Gentle Retinal Serum Calm, Osmosis Beauty Blemish Retinal Serum Clarify; Skinceuticals CE Ferulic; Envy Medical GlycoPeel 10% Leave On Exfoliating Treatment

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

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

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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Ep 116 - Your Ultimate Drugstore Dupes Guide #DamnGoods Special!

Lipstick Effect be damned, we could all save on our beauty buys right about now, #amirite?! In today’s episode, we’re chatting drugstore dupes. From skincare dead-ringers to our all-time fave mascara and foundation clones – we swatched our hearts out to find your perfect, money-saving match. Listen in as we deliver our top skincare dupes for a vitamin C serum to rival Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, along with the frugal hyaluronic acid that stands up to the cultishly adored Drunk Elephant B-Hydra. 

Colour Pop Super Shock Shadows (left) vs. M.A.C DazzleShadow Extremes

NYX Matte Lipstick in EuroTrash (left) vs. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

Plus, we’ve got the carbon copy of Charlotte Tilbury’s perfect-nudes Pillow Talk collection, and the M.A.C DazzleShadow Extreme single eyeshadows replicas currently setting our eyelids on fire with molten metallic payoff. Affordable sunscreen with a silky, swag texture, a lip moisturizing treatment at half the cost of an O.G., a hair scrub guaranteed to give you a total refresh – get your shopping carts ready, and get ready to save some cheddar!

Finally, a dupe for Drunk Elephant!

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DUPES SHOPPING GUIDE:

Here’s every single thing we chatted about in today’s episode (plus a few extras that didn’t make it into the episode) .

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

MAKEUP

LIPSTICK:

Love it: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk Lipstick
Try it: NYX Professional Makeup Matte Lipstick in EuroTrash

Love it: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk Lipstick in Medium
Try it: Maybelline Color Sensational Into Matte Nudes Lipstick in Almond Rose

MASCARA:
Love it: It Cosmetics Superhero Mascara
Try it: Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara

EYE SHADOW:
Love it: M.A.C DazzleShadow Extremes
Try it: Colour Pop Super Shock Shadows in Ultra-Glitter

EYELINER:
Love it: URBAN DECAY 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
Try it: Kiss New York Pro Waterproof Wonder Eyeliners

FOUNDATION:
Love it: It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream
Try it: Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Flawless Coverage Foundation SPF 50

SKINCARE

CLEANSER:
Love it: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Makeup Removing Micelle Solution
Try it: Garnier Skinactive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1

VITAMIN C SERUM:
Love it: Kiehl’s Vitamin C Powerful Line Reducing Concentrate
Try it: L’Oréal REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum [in Canada it’s called L’Oréal Revitalift Triple Power LZR 10% Pure Vitamin C Concentrate]

Love it: Skinceuticals CE Ferulic
Try it: Maelove Glow Maker

HYALURONIC ACID SERUM:
Love it: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel
Try it: Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum

SUNSCREEN:
Love it: Shiseido Wet Force Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Try it: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk

LIP TREATMENT:
Love it: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
Try it: Physicians Formula ORGANIC WEAR LIP TREATMENT

HAIR

SHAMPOO:
Love it: Christophe Robin Purifying Scalp Scrub With Sea Salt
Try it: Nexxus Hair Scrub Clean & Pure Salt Scrub

HOT TOOLS:
Love it: Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush
Try it: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Hot Air Brush

STYLING:
Love it: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Try it: Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray

Ep 115 - Pia Baroncini on Acne, Boob Jobs and Living La Dolce Freakin' Vita

She’s sultry, she’s badass, she runs her own fashion label and her Instagram is a soft-filtered dream. It’s Pia Baroncini. Pia Baroncini is the L.A.-based Creative Director of the Italian-meets-90’s fashion label LPA, whose In the Kitchen With the Baroncinis videos have gone completely viral. Dubbed “Fashion's Most Relatable Oversharer” by Elle Magazine, Pia is spilling the tea about her struggles with acne, what it’s really like to get a boob job, and how she came to embrace her body after years of being judged by others – and herself.

We also get the goods on how Pia met her Italian husband, Davide Baroncini (they’re legit relationship #goals, yo) and get the goods on what it was like to star naked in that Glossier body campaign. Plus, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes details on attending Gwyneth Paltrow’s makeup-free Goop dinner – and we wouldn’t leave you hanging without finding out what’s on Pia’s top shelf now.

Finally, Pia’s got a new podcast! Tune in to Everything is The Best, her show all about going after your dreams and never looking back. Your humble hosts, Carlene and Jill, will be on her show on May 6th, talking about how we came to make this podcast, along with more of our favourite beauty products right now. Ciao!

Mentioned In This Episode:
Every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts and/or guests. Products you buy through our links may earn us a commission.
Dr. Ghavami; IS Clinical Active Serum; Beautycounter Tint Skin Hydrating Foundation; Ilia True Skin Radiant Priming Serum; Goop Glow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator; Goop Glow 5% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel Light; Goop G.Tox Malachite + Fruit Acid Pore Purifying Cleanser; Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant; Biologique Recherche Lotion P50; Fortuna Skin Porte Per La Vitalità Face & Eye Serum; Saie Mascara 101

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Ep 114 Meet The Original Influencer, Bare Minerals Creator Leslie Blodgett

Who needs some motivation mojo right now?! Today, we’re serving the JUICE, with the “Queen of Beauty” Leslie Blodgett, creator of Bare Minerals makeup — celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Named the most influential woman to impact the beauty industry since Estée Lauder by the New York Times, Leslie is the person responsible for changing the way millions of women apply makeup. She’s also been known to do the splits on boardroom tables!

The iconic foundation (Photo: The Black Pearl Blog)

Hailey Bieber, the face of Bare Minerals now

With its tagline: “Makeup So Pure and Clean You Can Sleep In It” and just five ingredients on the label, BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation was a panacea for skin so sensitive, makeup wasn’t even an option. But it should have been a flop. Mineral, loose powder foundation had to be explained, applying it required a tutorial, and the formula had already been collecting dust on store shelves. Listen in to find out how Leslie would turn the famous “tap-swirl-buff” method into a global phenomenon, and the #relatable secret to the brand’s unlikely success. (Stay tuned until the end for our honest review!)

Leslie’s debut book, Pretty Good Advice: For People Who Dream Big and Work Harder (Photo: Abrams Books)

Now in the next phase of her career, Leslie is an educator, philanthropist and angel investor. This month, the industry veteran is sharing her candid insights on business, life and beauty through personal stories with her debut book, Pretty Good Advice: For People Who Dream Big and Work Harder. We’ve got the sneak preview — plus, find out what Leslie is calling the next big thing in beauty, and the sound advice that any entrepreneur can take all the way to the bank.

Products mentioned in this episode:

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

BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15

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Ep 113 - #DamnGoods Special - Gothamista's At-Home Skincare Routine!

In today’s special edition of the #DamnGoods, we sit down with the ultimate guest co-host, Gothamista! With a tagline like: “I Try Stuff So You Don’t Have To,” Renée Chow boasts a hyper-curated #topshelf that helps inform the purchases of her “Skin Squad” community of over 500,000 YouTube fans. (When she recommends a product, it’s guaranteed to fly off stores shelves.) In her first podcast ever, Renée is sharing her complete, at-home facial routine for sensitive, dehydrated skin that’s still prone to a spot of acne – so if you want to achieve her enviable glow (and learn how to retain “baby fat” cheeks), get those shopping carts ready!!

Gothamista demonstrates the wonders of the gua sha stone in her skincare routine

Skincare goodies from Gothamista’s on-air show-and-tell!

For more than a decade, Renée’s day job has been working in beauty, both as a buyer, and in product development, where she’s learned about scientific formulations alongside the chemists who create them. The bonafide skintellectual easily cuts through marketing mumbo jumbo, shining a spotlight on what really works. You’ll hear the exact steps in her personal skincare routine, from double-toning to her favourite budget skincare buy, to the SPF for face she’s calling the GOAT. And… we finally discover the best dupe for the pricey Skinceuticals CE Ferulic vitamin C serum Jill is always recommending. All hail, Gothamista!

Products mentioned in this episode:
Every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts and/or guests. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission.

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil; African Botanics Fleur de Rose Cream Cleanser; Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm; Pixi Beauty Double Cleanse; Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion; I’m From Rice Toner; Curology Custom Skincare Tretinoin; NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%; The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%; Paula’s Choice Niacinamide 20% Treatment; Votary Jasmine & Calendula Facial Oil; Dr. Sam’s Flawless Moisturizer; Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream; Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel; Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Serum; Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster; Maelove Glow Maker; Evy Technology Daily UV Face Mousse; Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk SPF 50; Biologique Recherche Amniotique Serum; Paula Labreque Salon & Skincare Spa; Rescue Spa; Nuxe Rêve De Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm; Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion

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Ep 112 - At-Home Hair Color Tips With Celebrity Colourist Ryan Trygstad

With all the Zoom meetings out there, we all need good hair days. Today, you’ll hear the 411 on the question that’s been on everyone’s minds – how to touch up your roots at home. We’ve got Ryan Trygstad on the line, the New York-based celebrity hair pro whose clients include Julianne Moore, Emma Roberts, and Kelly Ripa. (Look out for his new salon, Mark Ryan, opening in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood when the Covid-19 crisis is all over!)

Kelly Ripa introduced “Root Watch Week 1” on her Instagram

Find out which no-commitment root touch up products Ryan is recommending to his A-List clientele – that won’t run in the rain or give you a dreaded helmet-head effect. Plus, the hair pro shares a hack for what you can use from home in case all those handy root touch up powders and sprays are sold out in your shade online. Let’s be honest though, by Root Watch Week 4, those cosmetic saviours probably won’t cut it.

The at-home root cover up Ryan is recommending to his star clients

That’s why Ryan is here to help us decode what those wash-in glosses we’re seeing all over Instagram are all about. And for the most root-challenged among us, the hair pro goes deep on at-home tips for touching up your roots using drugstore hair dye kits, from choosing your shade, to the best application techniques – and what to do in case of a hair colour disaster. Stay home and be safe everyone!

Products mentioned in this episode:
Every product is independently selected by Breaking Beauty Podcast hosts and/or guests. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission.

L’Oréal Magic Root Cover Up Temporary Spray; Oribe Airbrush Root Touch-Up Spray; Color Wow Root Cover Up; R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray; dpHue Gloss +; Kristen Ess Signature Gloss; Christophe Robin Shade Variation Mask; Clairol Root Touch Up Semi-Permanent Blending Gel; Clairol Root Touch Up Permanent Hair Color; Wet Brush; Mason Pearson Detangler Hair Brush; Vaseline; Chapstick Classic Original; Herbatint Permanent Hair Color Gel; Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Hair Remedy

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 111 Pioneers of the At-Home Acid Peel, Dr. Dennis Gross & Carrie Gross

We’re back with a stellar founder episode! Today, you’ll meet pioneer of the at-home micro peel, Dr. Dennis Gross, along with his wife Carrie Gross, co-founder and CEO of the best-selling acids brand at Sephora. The flew us all the way to their Upper East Side HQ in New York, to discover the origin story behind Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, one of the first dermatologist brands to launch twenty years ago. Find out how the iconic Alpha Beta Universal Peel came to be, and why the DIY, daily acid peel system was a shocking idea – at a time when Sex And The City’s Samantha Jones was the poster child for aggressive pro treatments.

The limited edition 20th Anniversary Alpha Beta Peels are launching right now!

The poster child for aggressive in-office acid peels in the 90s, Samantha Jones of SATC

Today, a box of DDG Alpha Beta Peels are sold every three seconds around the world, and it’s consistently spotted on every beauty editor’s top shelf. Dr. Dennis Gross explains why the breakthrough product is so different, as he answers your most common acid peel questions, including tips on how to build it into your current skincare routine. Plus, Jill shares her own experience, as a long-time devotee to the 2-step system. (Already a fan? Check out this special 20th anniversary edition in collectible, re-usable tins!)

Then, we get a sneak peek on the brand’s newest skin-saving launch, targeted to acne sufferers, coming this summer… But that’s not all! Dr. Dennis Gross – an expert in the field of melanoma – is here to serve the real talk on the latest FDA findings, explaining why he’ll never recommend a chemical sunscreen again. Plus, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo sound off on what they think is the biggest gimmick going in the beauty business right now. Finally, Dr. Gross peers into his crystal ball, revealing what he thinks the future of skin care might look like in the decade to come.

Products mentioned in this episode: Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel;

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 110 - The Feel Good Episode!!

The memes aren’t wrong, who pissed 2020 off?! But all things Covid-19 in your feed isn’t great for mental health either, which is why we’ve dedicated today’s episode to what’s sparking joy in your humble hosts right now. To kick it off, we’ve partnered with Milk Makeup with an epic giveaway. (See instructions here on how 50 listeners can win Milk Makeup’s new Vegan Milk Moisturizer.)

Chiara Ferragni and husband Fedez have raised over 4 Million euro for emergency Covid-19 ICU units in Italy

Stay tuned as we detail the social media star warming our hearts through life-saving fund-raising, throwing the gauntlet down for beauty brands to start putting their money where their mouth is to help build new ICU units, stat. Then, we trade notes on the celebrities and influencers slaying us with their IG videos and TikToks (we’re looking at you, Lizzo, JLo and Rickey Thompson.) Plus, find out what we’re binging on that’s giving us the LOLz when we’re not hiding under the sheets.

Rickey Thompson giving us all the LOLz rn

Finally, we wouldn’t be doing our jobs if we didn’t hit you with some of our top self-isolation beauty tips. From removing Shellac to the bright lipsticks putting a smile on our faces, you’ll find out just how we’re coping as we record in our PJs.

Carlene wears CND’s new English Garden spring collection in Flowerbed Folly (beige) and Magical Topiary (mint)

Products mentioned in this episode: Beauty Biz BFF’s Glow Skincare Cold Roller; CND Vinylux English Garden Long Wear Collection; Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Taxi Hopping; ImPRESS KISS Jelly Fantasy Nails; Chanel Rouge Coco Flash; Sustain By Cheekbone Beauty Lipstick in Aki; Vitner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum; Odacite Gua Sha Stone

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 109 The #DamnGood Hot Hair Tools For A Salon Look At Home

It’s pretty much scientifically proven by now: good hair days really do make us feel better. With that in mind, we’re dedicating this entire episode to the hot hair tools that truly deliver post-salon happiness (in the comfort and safety of your own home, tbh.) First off, we put the new Dyson Corrale Straightener to the test, and reveal whether this highly anticipated innovation is really worth the $500US price tag (!!). 

Left: After Drybar’s Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush, Centre: After Amika’s High Tide Deep Waver, Right: After Lunata’s Cordless Flat Iron/Styler

Plus, meet the under-the-radar line of Canadian hair tools said to be the first to offer the high heat and performance of a plug-in, with zero cords. Then, we test out the Drybar Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush, to see how it stacks up against the O.G. (and far more affordable) Revlon Salon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer – already a huge viral sensation. Auto curling irons that bake your curls like an oven, multi-pronged stylers that promise mermaid waves – we’ve got your every hot tool desire in this all-about-hair episode.

Products mentioned in this episode: Dyson Corrale Straightener; Kristin Ess Hair Tools 3-In-One Flat Iron; Lunata The Cordless Flat Iron/Styler +; Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer; Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush; Moroccanoil Power Performance Ionic Hair Dryer; Amika High Tide Deep Waver; Conair Unbound Cordless Auto-Curler; T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Clip Curling Iron Set; Odele Texturizing Sea Salt Spray; Drunk Elephant x Chris McMillan Wild Marula Tangle Spray

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

Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya


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Ep 108 - Milk Makeup Co-Founder Zanna Roberts Rassi!!

Zanna Roberts Rassi (centre) with Jill and Carlene

Jill and Carlene take New York City! In today’s episode, we sit down with Zanna Roberts Rassi, Milk Makeup co-founder and fashion-editor-at-large for Marie Claire.  You may recognize Zanna in her role as E! News fashion correspondent, where she reports straight from the red carpet — or perhaps you’ve tuned into one of her viral videos with the hashtag #CommuterBeautyWithZanna.

The brand’s first-ever Vegan Milk Moisturizer

The best-selling Kush High Volume Mascara

We’re tracing the origin story behind Milk Makeup, the cool, vegan beauty brand built for Generation Z. Find out how a high fashion photo studio in NYC’s Meatpacking District served as the ultimate inspiration behind all of the products, from the best-selling Milk Makeup KUSH Mascara – the first to tout cannabis sativa seed oil in makeup – to the Insta-worthy lucite packaging, to the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer that finally converted Carlene to using a primer!

Zanna never misses an award show!

Tune in as Zanna spills the details on Milk Makeup’s latest venture into the world of skincare, with its first ever moisturizer and cleanser. Then, we discover the greatest red carpet beauty tip she’s ever received (including the celebrity who whispered the secret!), the most treasured fashion item in her glitzy closet, and finally, after having appeared as a guest judge on Glam Masters and Project Runway All-Stars, anyone got any guesses on which t.v. show Zanna will appear on next?

Products mentioned in this episode: Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara; Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer; Milk Makeup Vegan Milk Moisturizer; Milk Makeup Vegan Milk Cleanser; Lord Jones High CBD Formula Body Lotion

 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 107 The 10 Buzziest Spring 2020 Beauty Buys You Need on Your Radar, Stat

We’ve been working overtime in our bathrooms –putting more than 50+ new products to the test– to bring you our edit of the worth-it buys you’ll be so excited to add to your topshelf this spring. In today’s episode, we spill the tea on the season’s biggest newsmakers, like Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer, 20 years in the making (!) We dissect Tatcha’s new Silk Canvas Primer-in-a-bottle, and give you a sneak peek on Drunk Elephant’s upcoming haircare range, created with Jennifer Aniston’s longtime hairstylist Chris McMillan.

We phone-a-friend, beauty editor Ingrie Williams

That’s not all… Carlene and Jill gush over the overnight serum that’s been causing them to wake up hella glowy lately (we’d buy it in bulk if we could.) Then, we’ve got the answer to finding the exact makeup sure to get you that 90s monochromatic look as seen on Patrick Ta’s celeb-packed Insta feed. Finally, we phone-a-friend! Ingrie Williams of T-Zone Beauty tells us what she thought after trying out Taraji P. Henson’s new, affordable haircare line, TPH Hair, on her complex curl pattern. 

There’s something for everyone in this ultimate beauty lover’s episode!

Products mentioned in this episode: Pantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam; Biossance Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum; First Aid Beauty Fab Pharma Oat & Hemp Multi-Fix Salve; Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas Featherweight Protective Primer; Bite Beauty Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation; Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Multi-Purpose Glow Concealer; Patrick Ta Monochrome Moment Collection (Precision Lip Crayon in She’s Proud, Silky Lip Crème in She’s Unapologetic, Velvet Blush in She’s Seductive); Dior Lip Glow Oil; TPH by Taraji Henson Master Cleanse Scalp Treatment Wash; Drunk Elephant & Chris McMillan Cocomino Glossing Shampoo; Drunk Elephant Wild Marula Tangle Spray. Nars Radiant Concealer

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 106 - Schitt's Creek Beauty Secrets From Catherine O'Hara's Makeup Artist, Lucky Bromhead!

Meet the personal makeup artist to Catherine O’Hara – the woman personally responsible for Moira Rose’s obsidian eyes and rouge bouche on the hit show Schitt’s Creek – it’s Lucky Bromhead! (Fun fact: Lucky is also the key makeup artist for the upcoming series Canada’s Drag Race, debuting in 2020.) The show has officially reached cult-classic status, and now counts Michelle Obama and Mariah Carey as fans. You’ll get all the behind-the-scenes feels in this fun and touching episode, including the makeup artist’s uncanny Moira impressions (bebe!) and a little known secret behind the matriarch’s enviable vocabulary.

Catherine O’Hara’s personal and on-set makeup artist, Lucky Bromhead (centre), with Jill and Carlene

Just in time for Schitts Creek final season, we get the goods on how Lucky collaborated with the seasoned Canadian actress to bring Moira’s character to life through cosmetics. Get ready to hear the exact products in her Schitt’s Creek makeup kit, from soap star-worthy mascara to avant garde complexion musts to every.single.shade in the matriarch’s lipstick wardrobe. Plus, don’t miss Lucky’s full breakdown of how to get that coveted “Crow” look, why “age appropriate” doesn’t matter, and the LOLz and tears on that last day of shooting with Dany Levy and the entire, loveable cast.

Round of applause for Schitts Creek final season!

Catherine O’Hara loves this now-discontinued fiber eyeshadow from Maybelline, but there’s still stock on the website!

Products mentioned in this episode: M.A.C Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo; M.A.C Lipliner in StripDown; M.A.C Amplified Lipstick in Dubonnet; Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Chianti; M.A.C Liquid Last 24-Hour Waterproof Liner in Keep it Current; Marc Jacobs Highliner Liquid Gel Eyeliner; Kat Von D Tattoo Eyeliner; M.A.C Pro Longwear Paint Pots; Indeed Labs Nano Blur Cream; Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer; Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer; Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer; Marc Jacobs Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer; Clé de Peau Concealer, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer; L’Oréal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara; Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist; Maybelline Brow Precise Fiber Volumizer; M.A.C CremeSheen Lipstick in Fanfare; M.A.C Amplified Lipstick in Girl About Town; Marc Jacobs Kiss Pop Lipstick in Pop Arazzi; It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Foundation; M.A.C Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer; Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate; La Mer Creme de la Mer Moisturizer; Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadows; Inglot Eyeshadows; Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel

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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Glossier All new customers will get 10% off their first order when you visit glossier.com/podcast/breakingbeauty (some restrictions may apply). Get that glowy, dewy skin for yourself by taking the quiz to find your ultimate Glossier skincare routine.

Ouai Shop the new shampoos and conditioners for fine, medium and thick hair at theouai.com and use our promo code BEAUTY to get 3 free samples with your order!

Ep 105 - OG Beauty YouTuber Kandee Johnson Is Ready For Her Comeback

Kandee & Carlene at the OGX Kandee Pop!Glam launch event in Toronto

It’s a #GlowDown throw down with OG beauty YouTuber Kandee Johnson! After a decade of teaching makeup how-to’s as “the happiest channel on YouTube,” Kandee is now a mom of four whose viral transformation tutorials – like the one where she morphs herself into Barbie or Kim Kardashian into Princess Jasmine – have earned nearly 4M subscribers. In today’s episode, the natural ray of sunshine explains the real reason she took a one year hiatus from YouTube last year, and the motivation behind her official comeback video, “Mama’s Back,” posted in recent weeks.

Kandee Johnson (centre) appeared as a judge on Glammasters alongside Zanna Roberts Rassi (left) and Laverne Cox (right)

The new OGX Kandee Pop!Glam permanent collection

Plus, stay tuned for our beauty chat as Kandee shares the one drugstore product she can’t live without; her all-time best beauty tip – and, the single makeup product that’s still in her kit since starting her channel back in 2009. Finally, she-of-rainbow-hair fills us in on the backstory behind her first ever permanent hair range collab, OGX Kandee Pop!Glam, including a low-key use for her Kandee-sweet smelling dry shampoo you’ve gotta hear to believe.

Products mentioned in this episode: OGX Kandee Pop!Glam Ultra-Hydrating Mermaid Dust Dry Shampoo; OGX Kandee Pop!Glam Mermaid Moisture Ultra-Hydrating Hair Mask; NYX lip liner; NYX Matte Liquid Liner; Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

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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Biossance To try these vegan, ultra-hydrating products like the all-new Biossance Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum, visit www.biossance.com and use discount code BREAKINGBEAUTY20 at checkout for 20% off!!

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Ep 104 - Vagina Care Do’s & Don’ts with Dr. Jen Gunter, Twitter’s Resident Gyno and Anti-GOOP Advocate

You may know Dr. Jen Gunter from her no-B.S. New York Times columns, like My Vagina Is Terrific. Your Opinion About It Is Not”. Or, perhaps you follow her on social media, where her epic junk science take downs have earned her a reputation as Twitter’s Resident Gynecologist and GOOP’s #1 enemy. Dr. Gunter’s recently republished book, The Vagina Bible, answers common questions about tricky-yet-common vagina symptoms and conditions, while her recent TED Talk “Why Can’t We Talk about Periods?” has racked up over 1 million views in just ten days. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Jen Gunter separates the myth from the medicine when it comes to vagina care 101, while delivering the real talk on vaginal rejuvenation and the effects of long-term birth control use as she enlightens us on the language around “vaginas” (because even that can be confusing!) Then, the good doctor answers listeners’ burning questions, but not before sharing her real feelings on messing with GOOP. Plus, stay tuned to the end to hear her take on the subject of the recent Toxic Beauty documentary, talc-use dangers and lawsuits.

A must-read for everyone

Note: Guttmacher.org is the site Dr. Jen Gunter recommends for reliable reproductive health information.

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