Ep 181 The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Evarts Bosstick on the Top #DamnGood Skin Tools Of All Time

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From a NASA-backed retinol device to a jawline-snatching sculpting wand - we’re counting down the best face and body gadgets of all time with The Skinny Confidential’s Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. Lauryn is a mega-influencer, fellow podcaster and Mom to the most adorable baby girl, Zaza. Plus, she’s just launched her very own ice roller and face oil! All of that, and Lauryn recently published her second book, Get the F*ck Out of the Sun, a practical, fun guide that’s chock-full of skincare tips from influencers like Marianna Hewitt, estheticians like Sonya Dakar, dermatologists like Dr. Dennis Gross and we’re featured in the book too!

Tune in as we review a boatload of beauty gadgets, from big-spender devices to Amazon steals. Red light gizmos, the microcurrent GOAT, facial cupping, facial reflexology, we review it all! Finally, PODSWAP Alert! Catch us over on The Skinny Confidential’s podcast feed this week, where we’re sharing our best beauty tips - like how to reapply sunscreen - and we go so deep on our holy grail beauty products, we even reveal which toothbrush we’re using right now.  

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Check out Lauryn’s second book that Jill and Carlene are featured in, Get the F*ck Out Of The Sun

Check out Lauryn’s second book that Jill and Carlene are featured in, Get the F*ck Out Of The Sun

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Ep 180 - How-To Slay The Summer With Molly Sims & Emese Gormley of Lipstick on the Rim Podcast

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You may know her from her high-larious real talk Mommy Reels or, perhaps you’ll recognize her from years of vogueing for CoverGirl, it’s Molly Sims! Also joining us on the mic, we’re welcoming her co-host on Lipstick on the Rim podcast, Emese Gormley, fashion PR maven, baby food titan and total beauty aficionado! These two besties are like the fun, friendly and totally hawt Mom group you really wanna hang with, and when you look over, they pour you a tequila-spiked Paloma and start casually spilling their secrets to looking buff, bronzed and beautiful (with zero judgments.)

No topic is off limits! Listen in as we reminisce about the first time we met like 15 years ago at a charity gala (oh, the memories!) Then, we’re talking Mommy Makeovers, why liposuction might actually suck, body confidence boosters, what’s in their summer makeup bags and finally, the one skincare item that legit changed their skin. Cheers to that!

Wait, we’re not done the gab-sesh just yet! Catch your Breaking Beauty hosts on a rousing rapid fire round of current beauty faves over on Lipstick on the Rim podcast this week. We’re talking fast and furious about our new warm weather essentials – eye palettes, cheek tints and redness-obliterating magic creams, right this way!

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Ep 179 A Lip Balm You Can Plant (Whoa!!) & More Zero Waste Beauty Updates With Ethique Founder Brianne West

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Today we’re partnering with our friends at Ethique - the green beauty brand that completely popped off after Ashton Kutcher and Britney Spears shared on social media - to find out how we can reduce alllll of the waste that comes out of our beauty routines. New Zealand-based brand founder and biochemist Brianne West is here to school us on the single tweak that you can make to your getting ready routine that will have the biggest impact on the planet, the dirty cosmetic ingredient guilty of messing up our waterways and the worst culprits when it comes to unethical ingredient sourcing.

Plus, did you know that Ethique’s concentrated beauty bars have saved 11 million plastic containers from reaching landfills since its launch in 2012? Find out what you can expect when you’re trying one of these innovative beauty bars for the first time, whether it’s a skincare serum, face cream or shampoo and conditioner. And stay tuned to hear all about Ethique’s brand new lip balm that you can actually plant — packaging and all — in your home garden (mind blown!

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This episode was produced in partnership with Ethique #ad

 

 



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

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

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

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

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

Behind the scenes at Seed Beauty HQ

Behind the scenes at Seed Beauty HQ

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

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

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. You can try all the products available from The Nue Co. including their products for gut health, stress and sleep with 20% off using code BEAUTY. 

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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:

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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 175 - WTF is The Beauty Sandwich? (And Do We Need One??)

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Meet Ivan Pol, AKA The Beauty Sandwich

Meet Ivan Pol, AKA The Beauty Sandwich

Today we’re chatting with Iván Pol - AKA The Beauty Sandwich - to find out why A-Listers like like Lizzo, Salma Hayek and Miranda Kerr are lining up for the signature facial treatment said to sharpen cheekbones, lift jowls and carve out contours – with zero needles or downtime. We find out the secrets behind all the fire, including his proprietary skincare innovation, a sold-out “Sau7e” that’s creating so much buzz, a popular HBO show is using it across its entire cast in place of makeup. Plus, we get the goods on his 4-day, “Wedding Cake Facial,” along with the next big development he has baking in the oven, and his top products, gizmos and tricks to snatch your own face to the gods.

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

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

Meet Ami Colé

Meet Ami Colé

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

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

Barefoot Scientist

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Hi-Smile

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





Ep 172 “Take It To The Tits!” & More Healthy Aging Skin Commandments With Caroline Hirons

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Hands up if you want youthful skin for as long as you can?! (Everybody, we know.) Notorious for her No-B.S. skincare advice, Caroline Hirons is here to spill the tea. The long-time YouTuber and blogger has trained in more than 100 beauty brands, creating bespoke facials and educating teams internationally for top-tier beauty companies around the world. Caroline has also written a best-selling book, “Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide” and most recently, Caroline founded “Beauty Backed,” a U.K.-based organization helping salons and spas get back on their feet after the pandemic.

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Today, Caroline is sharing her top age-well skin tips, including the advice she wishes she told her younger self. Plus, the skin guru debunks some of the biggest myths going in the beauty industry when it comes to blue light and your skin, neck creams, whether luxury skincare is actually worth the big bucks, the best drugstore buys, the Gwyneth-Gate sunscreen scandal and egads! She even (politely) sounds off on the 60-second cleansing rule. Plus, stay tuned to find out why Caroline Hirons is leaving the YouTube game and - plot twist!- could she be starting her own podcast??? Well, if it’s good enough for the Royal Couple…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Products Mentioned in this episode:

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Victoria Beckham Beauty

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Ep 169 How-To Find a Sunscreen You Can Really Trust With Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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Today we’re chatting with Dr. Michelle Wong, known for her easy-to-understand explainers on her Lab Muffin Beauty Science blog and YouTube channel, to break down recent headlines around sunscreens not living up to their SPF rating on the label. (Hello, Purito-gate and Krave-gate!) But that doesn’t mean you should give up on sunscreen – quite the contrary. Tune in for Michelle’s expert advice on finding not only a lovely textured sunscreen that isn’t greasy, chalky and doesn’t mess with your makeup, but one that you can trust to perform as it claims. That’s right, she’s naming names! 

Plus, Michelle reveals how we might be sabotaging the strength of our SPF ourselves – Gwyneth, we’re looking at you – with some helpful tips on how to actually boost sunscreen efficacy, along with the best way to reapply it throughout the day. And if you love today’s episode, be sure to check out Michelle’s awesome new 12-part podcast series called Skincare School, co-hosted by Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark. Happy Sun Days!

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  • The organization that tests sunscreens is Consumerreports.org [behind a firewall but you can see some of the top-performing sunscreens they tested in 2021 here.]

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

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

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

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

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

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Ep 167 What is Cruelty-Free Beauty, Really? With Cruelty-Free Kitty & Dr. Carol Treasure

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Welcome to Earth Month! Today we’re finding out why “Cruelty-Free” cosmetics is the topic on everyone’s lips – and what it means, really. Helping us navigate, Carlene and Jill are joined by expert blogger Suzana Rose – aka Cruelty-Free Kitty – whose watchdog blog has earned upwards of 600K page views per month, and has been featured in Byrdie, Refinery29, and BBC. Plus, Dr. Carol Treasure hits us with some scientific realness. She’s the founder and CEO of the UK-based XCellR8, an ethical testing lab devoted to 100% animal-free testing for leading cosmetic companies and ingredient suppliers. 

Listen in as we cover the fundamentals of what constitutes cruelty-free beauty, and the big head-scratcher: why some beauty companies might still be animal-testing today. Plus, we unpack the latest headlines you may have seen around China's Animal Testing Laws coming into effect May 1st, 2021. Stay tuned until the end to find out which logos you can really trust when you’re shopping (like, does a Bunny on a label suffice?) along with a few of our guests’ personal cruelty-free faves.

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Bonus blog! Some of our #DamnGood Picks for the Sephora Spring Savings Event

It’s the Sephora Spring 2021 Savings Event from April 9 - April 19th so by popular demand, we’ve compiled some of our latest #damngood product picks in this handy list below.

Disclaimer: This is not sponsored content, however links below are affiliate links. Happy shopping!

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Ep 166 - The #DamnGood Body-Ody-Ody Sauces + Straight Up Solutions We Recommend Right Now

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Is body care the new skin care? If the throngs of body sauces, XL exfoliating sheets and pedi-in-a-sock launches are any indication, you can bet your butt it is. But are they all worth the cheddar? In today’s #DamnGoods edition, we tell you everything there is to know about Dr Dennis Gross’ Body Exfoliating Pads, inspired by the iconic 2-step Alpha Beta pads for the face. We’ll fill you in on Fenty’s new Body Sauce Luminizing Tint and how it compares to last summer’s Fenty hit, Body Lava. Plus, we tested a slew of body lotions to let you know which one ticked all the boxes – along with the cutsie body lotion that didn’t quite measure up to its cult face care successes. Finally, stay tuned ‘til the end to hear about some solid — and not so solid — solutions for how to get your smoothest bikini line shave evah. Short shorties be ready!

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Carlene tests Fenty’s new Body Sauce (and vows to use a brush to blend it in next time!)

Carlene tests Fenty’s new Body Sauce (and vows to use a brush to blend it in next time!)

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Ep 165 What’s The Real Tea on Celebrity Beauty Brands? We’re Spilling All With The Double Cleanse Podcast twin co-Hosts James Welsh and Robert Welsh

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Why does every celebrity suddenly have their own beauty line? Today, we spill the tea with the twin brothers behind The Double Cleanse Podcast, skinthusiast James Welsh and makeup pro Robert Welsh, here to help separate the #DamnGood vanity brands from the #DamnSheBetterDon’t! Stay tuned to hear our hot takes on JLo Beauty, Lauren Conrad Skin, Keys Soulcare, Humanrace Skincare x Pharrell, Lisa Rinna Beauty and Halsey’s line, About Face. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at Dolly Parton’s debut fragrance dropping this summer, “Scent From Above,” along with our predictions on the celeb lines we think should be popping off next.

Podswap Alert!  Love this episode? The crackups keep rolling on The Double Cleanse podcast this week, where Carlene and Jill join James and Robert on their show to recap the most iconic beauty moments in history - and why they are still so impactful today. Be sure to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify or wherever you like to listen. 

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.*

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Coola
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KVD Beauty Good Apple Balm Foundation Review (we discuss this on The Double Cleanse Podcast). Also available on the KVD website



Ep 164 Your Head-to-Toe, Do's and Don'ts Skincare Guide with LA Beautyologist

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We’re getting a head-start on Hot Girl summer prep with Nayamka Roberts-Smith, aka LA Beautyologist and the “Internet’s Esthetician.” Nai’s 500K YouTube fans come for the no B.S. advice, like the viral #60SecondRule she coined that’s changing people’s cleansing routines – and their skin– for the better. They stay for the big confidence energy that’s even attracted the likes of Cardi B. 

LA Beautyologist’s #60secondrule went viral in 2019

LA Beautyologist’s #60secondrule went viral in 2019

In today’s show, we ask Nai about some of the biggest Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to all of the DIY skin treatments we’ve been attempting while we can’t get to our beloved estheticians. Nai gives us head-toe advice on everything from peel-off masks, pore vacuums, dermaplaning and solutions for keratosis pilaris (that chicken skin on the back of the arms, ahem.) Stay tuned to the end as Nai reveals which at-home skincare devices she thinks are really worth the money.

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.*

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Jenni Kayne 

Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com and get 15% off your first order when you use code BEAUTY at checkout. 

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Clarins 

Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift is a naturally powerful, all-in-one, anti-aging eye cream that targets wrinkles, crow's feet, dark circles, and puffiness for a visible eye lift in 60 seconds. Get 10% off your purchase of Total Eye Life by using code BREAKINGBEAUTY10 at clarinsusa.com

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Ep 163 - Bonus! How-to Dupe A Spa-Style Facial At Home In Partnership with Clarins

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Actress Laura Harrier is a fan of Total Eye Lift, too

Actress Laura Harrier is a fan of Total Eye Lift, too

In partnership with our friends at Clarins, this is your Step-By-Step Guide to Giving Yourself a Spa-Worthy Facial at Home. In today's Bonus episode, we speak to Clarins Vice President of Education, Christy Cella, who schools us on how to get pro results at home, whether you have sensitive, oily or dry skin. We find out: Do you really need to steam? Can you safely do extractions yourself? What’s the right way to apply eye cream? Plus, we learn the spa-proof lymphatic drainage method to soothe puffy eyes – and fill you in on Clarins’ latest release, an eye cream that lifts, soothes and tightens in 60 seconds flat. Hold onto your lemon water and get your fluffy slippers ready, self-care Monday is here!

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

Clarins
Get 10% off your purchase of Clarins Total Eye Lift by using code BREAKINGBEAUTY10 at Clarinsusa.com


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