Breaking Beauty Podcast

Y’all know there’s no gatekeeping around here! Today, we’re dishing about the new, undetectable era in cosmetic surgery with one of the go-to experts of our time, Dr. Catherine Chang . The board-certified, quadruple Ivy league-educated plastic surgeon is known for her attention to meticulous detail, hidden incisions and faster healing at her Prive Beverly Hills clinic.  In this episode, we’re...

Charlotte Palmerino is back! Dieux co-founder and trained esthetician Charlotte Palermino is known for her no BS social media presence to over 800,000 followers.   Today, we’re joining forces to break down some of the buzziest beauty news of the moment, like, Biologique Recherche’s iconic P50 lotion reformulation, how K-Beauty regulations will change the way we shop for our fave Korean sunscr...

Say hello to our guest editor, Brooke DeVard ! Brooke is the wonderful host of the iHeart Radio award-winning podcast, Naked Beauty . For her sophomore visit, we’re discussing the best – and worst – beauty innovations ever to hit our vanities.  An Instagram alum, Brooke chats with us about the profound impact that social media has had on the industry, the beauty of artificial intelligenc...

Celeb makeup artist extraordinaire Ash K. Holm joins us this week! The Los Angeles-based pro’s ability to create glam looks and glowing skin have endeared her to famous clients like Ariana Grande ,  Lindsay Lohan and Khloe Kardashian – and she’s often spotted behind the scenes on The Kardashians on Hulu. Frequently tapped by brands like Vaseline, Morphe and Kiss Lashes, Ash is sharing all of...

Happy Friday and happy *almost* Small Business Day!  If you’ve ever dreamed of being a beauty industry creative, a salon or spa owner, or a successful marketing executive with a corner office, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode on how to make it big in the beauty industry with Lead x L'Oréal Institute . This program is transforming the beauty industry from trade to profession by offerin...

By popular demand, it’s time to introduce you to the #DamnGood Canadian beauty products worth hoarding – no matter which side of the border you're on! From the best, built-for-the-north barrier creams to killer foundation formulas and farm-fresh body care unlike any on the market, tune in to hear all about our favourite homegrown hits. You’ll hear about:  A barrier-boosting moisturizer so goo...

This week, we’re sharing a primer on the latest uses in neuromodulators like Botox (and its new K-Beauty competitor!), injectable fillers like Restalyne and Juvederm, micro infusions like Aquagold and more with Ject founder and CEO Gabby Garritano . The Board Certified Physician Assistant shares the best before-and-after procedure care to achieve the best results, how to know when it’s time for yo...

You may know Caroline Baudino as the Cali-blonde, Gen X influencer with all of the jewelry stacks on TikTok. Caroline has built a devoted community based on one simple daily ritual: getting dressed to feel your best. This week, we sit down with “Shop With Caroline,” as she’s known to her more than one million followers, who tune in for her motivational “coffee chats,” affordable Amazon finds and t...

This week, we’re welcoming Jackie Burke , founder of safe-for-sensitive ears jewelry brand, Tini Lux . Jackie left a career in engineering to found Tini Lux after years of frustration with so-called “hypoallergenic” earrings that failed to live up to their promise. Now, the style-whiz entrepreneur is making the case for medical-grade titanium earrings to live alongside beauty products in the aisle...

We flew to New York with Oribe to find out how to address our all too common hair shedding conundrums. Listen in for the best hair thinning advice on causes and solutions with Penny James , board certified trichologist and founder of the Penny James Salon Trichology Center, alongside Oribe Global Artist Adam Livermore , who went from thin strands to hair transplant to thick locks himself. Plus, we...

Today we’re chatting with Texas-based, 23-year-old beauty creator Golloria George . Named People Magazine ’s Beauty Creator of the Year and Forbes ’ 30 under 30 last year, Golloria has amassed 3.2 million followers on TikTok, where she swatches the darkest shade of makeup on her South Sudanese complexion – revealing a lack of shade range in plain site in her viral videos that hold the industr...

As seen on the Today Show , Good Morning America and more, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman is on the front lines of *everything* to do with the buzziest skincare innovations and latest in-office cosmetic treatments. This week, we find out what she’s swapping out of her own skincare routine now that spring has officially arrived.  Plus, Dr. Dendy helps us break down some of th...

This week, we’re putting Spring 2025 trends to the test, with our 100% honest reviews on the buzzy beauty launches that have just landed on store shelves. Find out what Carlene *really* thinks about Versed’s first foray into makeup, while Jill reveals the skincare products that have passed her oily skin’s #DamnGood test. Plus, you’ll hear about: The bargain-basement hair treatment that made our #d...

Meghan Markle’s most trusted makeup artist, Daniel Marti n, is the guru responsible for her glowing wedding day makeup, and as one of her closest friends, you can catch him co-starring in her new Netflix series, “ With Love, Meghan ”. Listen in as the Tatcha Global Director of Education and Artistry returns to the pod to share alllll of his spring makeup secrets to help elevate your makeup game, i...

Just in time for International Women’s Day 2025 , we’ve partnered with OneSkin to find out what happens when four female scientists band together to create a next generation skincare line that aims to reverse the biological age of your skin by more than two years. Listen in to find out how Carolina Reis Oliveira , PhD and OneSkin CEO, has turned her expertise in stem cell biology, tissue engineeri...

This week we welcome Harry Josh , the hair hero behind many iconic supermodels’ styles - from Gisele Bundchen to Helena Christensen and Irina Shayk (not to mention A-listers like Rose Byrne and Priyanka Chopra !) Tune in as the Kerasilk Brand Ambassador and Creator of Harry Josh Pro Tools busts the biggest hair myths of the moment, like:  Is Shampoo “cycling” better for your hair?  ...

Katey Denno is a veteran celebrity makeup artist who has been putting “clean makeup” to the test on set and on the red carpet for A-listers like Olivia Wilde, Mindy Kaling and model Quannah ChasingHorse for her entire career. Her signature look? Fresh, modern and absolutely timeless. Today, we’re getting Katey’s makeup lessons on how-to look like the best version of yourself, with specific makeup...

Rebecca Faria aka Detox By Rebecca is on speed-dial for some of Hollywood’s most elite talents. Everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Jessica Alba and Sofia Richie Grainge rely on Rebecca’s lymphatic drainage skills to cut a sleek red carpet silhouette. But the certified therapist’s authentic Brazilian technique goes far beyond eliminating excess water weight. Regular practice is said to help detoxify...

Drugstore beauties, rejoice! This week’s #DamnGood reccos are all under $20, and trust us, they’re just as good as their luxury counterparts. Hear all about our latest economical beauty finds, from the long-lasting lip tints that are currently driving makeup sales to a haircare “Wirkin” (that’s the Walmart Birkin) that’s as designer-y as the salon priced stuff. With this kind of  #girlmath, y...

Exosomes are being touted as “the next retinol” amongst the biotech world, the who’s who of facialists and now – celebrity makeup artists. Brought to you in part by our friends at Plated Skin Science , we’re diving into the buzzy skincare brand that transformed Emma Stone’s makeup artist Rachel Goodwin’s rosacea-prone skin ( Pssst! Megan Fox is also a fan.) Listen in as Alisa Lask, CEO of Rio...

*Please note this episode was recorded in advance of the LA Wildfires* What will define beauty in 2025? This week, we’re sharing some brands that have us excited for the year ahead - from a UK celeb makeup-artist backed range that’s lazy/busy approved, to hotly anticipated celeb launches from Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton, and all the highlights from French beauty ’s big skincare renaissance.&n...

* Recorded in advance of the Los Angeles Wildfires, we’re welcoming actress, singer, mother and entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale . The triple threat has been working in entertainment since she was just three years old, notably as “Sharpay Evans” in High School Musical and as “Maddie Fitzpatrick” in Disney Channel’s T he Suite Life of Zack and Cody .   As the nostalgia Queen expands her access...

In partnership with our friends at Deinde , we’re getting the ultimate insider intel on what the future of beauty will really look like. Joshua Britton is the scientist and CEO of Debut Biotech , a San Diego-based, vertically integrated brand incubator that earned $40 million in Series B funding led by L’Oréal. Find out about the next-level skincare innovation that L’Oréal brands is banking on nex...

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an ode to facialists, as we put esthetician-developed skincare lines to the test. Listen in to find out which formulas really work - from the best hyperpigmentation serums to acne-busting treatments, at-home resurfacing peels and more.  Tune in to hear about: The made-in-Korea Vitamin C serum designed by ” Paris’ Most-Wanted Facialist ,” whose clien...

Replay! The go-to makeup artist to Beyonce, Sir John is the legend responsible for some of her most iconic beauty looks, including her historical Vogue cover and showstopping Bey-chella performance . Today, the Creative Director at Killian is spilling all of his base-perfecting secrets, from how-to avoid patchy, separating foundation, why he isn’t a fan of “baking” and he reveals which foundations...