Breaking Beauty Podcast

We took a trip to New York with Amika to learn all about the colourful brand behind the #1 dry shampoo in prestige hair care. Listen in as Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs delivers the scoop on the viral thermal round brush that helped usher in a fluffy hair revolution, what makes Amika’s best-selling Perk Up Dry Shampoo so damn good and, the brand new Volumizing Rising Star collection (oh my!) destined fo...

It’s a #DamnGood Amazon Prime Days shopping special! We’re in your feeds with an “early bird” episode dedicated to the viral finds flying off shelves. Tune in as we test-drive: The #1 best-selling cushion foundation on Amazon that’s gone completely viral on TikTok – and costs only $25   A $12 smash-hit liquid bronzer that you can score with its very own Gift With Purchase  The iconi...

Named one of the “ Next Generation of Status Facialists : New York City Edition” by Fashionista , Raquel Medina-Cleghorn ’s client roster is a who’s who of the fashion world, counting in-the-glow models like Emily Ratajkowski, designer Simone Rocha and makeup artist Hung Van Ngo on her list. Today, the former fashion stylist is here to teach us everything to know about atelier-inspired at-home ski...

“I’m very into seeing the woman as she actually is.” This week we get a masterclass in less-is-more makeup with Emmy-nominated celeb makeup artist Molly R. Stern! For over three decades, Molly has aced the art of enhancing the natural beauty of her power women clientele (everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Maya Rudolph, Julia Roberts and more.) Listen in as Molly shares her best tips on colour theo...

This week we’re welcoming back power cosmeceutical couple, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross, co-founder and chief creative officer of the beloved Dr. Dennis Gross skincare brand. In this sponsored episode, we find out whether LED skin devices (like the rose gold, hockey goalie-adjacent mask you’ve seen all over your feed) are as revolutionary as retinol in the histor...

This week we’ve edited down the latest hot-weather beauty launches (and culled the “stinkers” from our vanities!) to embrace the #DamnGood products that are going to be in our personal rotation all summer long.  Tune in to hear about: A much-anticipated lip gloss collab that inspired people to wait in line for *hours* to snag a sample in NYC Jill’s new fave K-beauty moisturizer that’s been fl...

Beverly Hills-based esthetician Candace Marino – aka The  LA Facialist – is back on the podcast with her top skin treatment recommendations – to suit every budget. If you’ve ever wondered which skin-fixing procedures are a need to have vs a want to have , you’ve come to the right place. You’ll discover: Everything to know about Candace’s brand new, Beverly Hills outpost, featuring esthet...

Can eating an abundance of carrots give you a faux glow? Is sunscreen “absolutism” a thing of the past? And, are tanning beds the key to not looking “ugly,” as Gen-Z maintains? This week we decode the latest, controversial sunscreen headlines with Manhattan-based, board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr Michelle Henry .  Join us as the clinical instructor of dermatology exp...

Rachel Goodwin is master of the “French Omelette Of Makeup.” Her flawless handiwork has earned an elegant roster of elite clientele who include Priyanka Chopra, January Jones, Julia Roberts and Penelope Cruz. Listen in as Rachel shares the inside track on dolling up Emma Stone for red carpet award season this year, her take on TikTok’s Color Analysis trend, plus invaluable tips on how to achieve m...

In this week’s #DamnGood episode, we review the top French pharmacy skincare finds of all time, just in time for the Cannes film fest, Paris Olympics – and your next summer sojourn.   Tune in to hear us chat about: The viral retinol formula that smooths wrinkles, banishes breakouts and acne scars – and costs just 12 Euro.  The one aluminum tube that every French family brings o...

In this week’s episode, we're diving into the world of “derm terms” with board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Samantha Ellis . The San Francisco Bay-area clinical instructor is also the brains behind the sleek and affordable skincare brand, Prequel, and today she’s breaking down the top skin terms to know before your next appointment! Join us as the “Millennial Dermatologist” de...

This week, we’re LIVE from New York, with an up-close-and personal look at the brand new Dyson Supersonic “Nural” Hair Dryer – Is it really worth the $499 USD price tag?? Tune in as we get the 411 on the scalp-protecting blow-dryer from Dyson Global Styling Ambassador Matthew Collins . Then, is the beauty industry experiencing a slowdown? Or is good news hiding between the headlines?  Plus yo...

Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine is one of the most in-demand celebrity facial masseurs, –  and he’s just as intriguing as his name suggests . Dubbed “King of Red-Carpet Skin-Prep” by Elle Magazine , we’re getting all of the best tips he’ll be using to finesse famous faces for the upcoming MET Gala. (Most recently, he worked with Lily Gladstone and Emily Blunt for their Oscars’ run). But first, th...

🎵Feeling good, like I should; Feeling blessed, never stressed.”🎵We’re in the mood for good vibes only, so in this week’s episode, join us as we sing the praises of the products on our top-shelf that spark nothing but joy. But first, Jill recounts her trip to the hallowed halls of the New York Public Library to attend the official launch of Kenvue brands (the parent company of Neutrogena and Avee...

Whether it’s the satin pillowcase , minimalist scrunchies or the viral, XL heatless rollers , there’s a good chance that you have a Kitsch favourite in your beauty routine already. Today, Founder and CEO Cassandra Morales Thurswell traces the brand’s humble beginnings, from selling handmade hair ties door to door at the tender age of 25 to creating a solid shampoo bar that sells every 5 seconds, t...

Memberships, perks and points, oh my ! This week we’re dissecting the world of beauty loyalty programs to see how they stack up against each other. Listen in as we reveal which loyalty programs really make it worth your membership, along with the one place we believe serves the most covetable G-with-P ( gift with purchase ) and the best, lowkey source to stack bundles and deals if you’re a true sk...

Today we’re welcoming Jen Atkin , dubbed “The Most Influential Hairstylist in the World,” by The New York Times. Prior to founding Ouai , Mane Addicts and now Mane ,  Jen lent her highly polished hair skills to a veritable who’s who of young Hollywood –  everyone from the Kardashians, the Jenner sisters, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen and even Madonna! Listen in as we chat about: What ins...

Just ahead of Earth Month , this week we’re welcoming Brook Harvey-Taylor , Founder and President of Pacifica Beauty, the affordable, clean beauty brand that’s been championing vegan beauty for nearly 30 years. Join in to hear about Brook’s journey, from selling her first aromatherapy fragrance at a Grateful Dead show in Eugene, Ore. in the early 1990s to launching the brand’s best-selling vitamin...

Who are we?! With the first day of spring comes Breaking Beauty Podcast’s 7th anniversary and today we’re celebrating with some of our brightest throwback memories, unlocked. If you’re new around here, we’re hitting you with an explainer on who we are and how we got here, along with some real talk on the struggles we’ve been experiencing lately – and how you might be able to help! Plus, you’ll hea...

MLM company scams are everywhere. So, just what is an MLM company? Better known as multi-level marketing companies, MLMs are businesses that involve selling products to family and friends while recruiting other people to do the same (think: Avon, Doterra, Arbonne, Rodan and Fields, and more). Except that only 1% of people who join an MLM company will actually turn a profit. Today, we’re exploring...

On the heels of M.A.C’s epic 40th anniversary party, Carlene and Jill take a trip down memory lane as they chat about the nostalgic matte lipstick shades that helped form their lifelong beauty obsessions. Then, listen in as your seasoned hosts reveal the latest beauty brand imports that have got them legit excited, from the Scandi ‘ no makeup makeup ’ line spotted on Matilda Djerf , to the Austral...

Welcome Back, B.Bs! In this week’s solo episode, we’re bringing the hot tea that we’re talking about in our Slack channel to the airwaves, from the products we’re obsessed with now to the cleverest beauty adverts that have us convinced there’s something in the industry’s coffee. You’ll hear about: The new lipstick that’s turned Carlene into a satin-finish convert What to know about Queen Bey’s hai...

In this week’s sponsored episode , we’re diving deep into one of Carlene’s favourite indie skincare brands, Furtuna Skin . Founder and CEO Agatha Relota Luczo joins us to share the secrets behind this fast-rising, luxury organic skincare line , including how the “wildly potent” Sicilian formulas are made, why olive oil is the key to the former model’s glowing, ageless skin and how to expertly choo...

From the best natural deodorant that works to how to get rid of dark underarm pigmentation, this week we’re tackling some of the most unsexy hygiene topics from head-to-toe, just in time for Valentine's Day. **Content disclosure: mature themes are discussed!**   Our guest is *the* high hostess of hygiene, Mary Futher, or Madame Sweat as she’s better known to her 750,000+ TikTok followers. Mar...

Our latest drugstore haul is here! From drugstore makeup to drugstore skincare and a revamped beloved drugstore SPF - this week we’ve got some of our best 2024 drugstore beauty finds - nothing more than $35!  First up, we test-drive the latest drugstore foundation - CoverGirl’s new Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence to find out how it really stacks up against its French luxury counterpart....