Breaking Beauty Podcast

Dieux Skin co-founder Charlotte Palermino is TikTok’s self-described “skincare fairy godmother” and now, newly-minted licensed esthetician. Today, Charlotte joins us live in the studio to spill her beyond-slugging skincare secrets. We find out the exact skincare that she actually buys for herself - including the SPF holy grails that has her always carrying a backup tube on hand. Plus, Charlotte ex...

Danessa Myricks wears many hats. “Accidental Makeup Artist.” Photographer. Product Developer. Founder. Educator. Mentor. Single Mom. The New York-based multi-talent went from creating DVD makeup masterclasses to starting a highly-coveted line of makeup products – never taking ‘no’ for an answer. In today’s episode, we learn the secrets behind the Queen-of-Creams’ unique approach to anti-matte make...

In honour of National Higher Education Day, we’re live in your feeds with a special bonus episode! In partnership with Lead ROLFS Global Institute powered by L'Oréal, we’re welcoming Francis Tesmer, founder of the world’s first Bachelor’s Degree in Beauty . Francis shares all of the details about this breakthrough degree program, where beauty aficionados from around the world can learn about finan...

Brought to you in partnership with Dove Hair Therapy, we’re kicking off Pride month with the infinitely entertaining Queen Priyanka (winner of Canada’s first-ever Drag Race ! and host of Famous This Week podcast) and celebrity hairstylist Kirsten Klontz First off, we’re talking about the lewks we’re feeling for summer, no matter what your hair length: the new shag, blunted lobs, Jennifer Aniston-s...

Special occasion szn is here, so this week’s episode is all about looking your best in photos – and IRL! Joining us on the mic is Daniel Martin, the makeup artist who Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, trusted for her own wedding day. Daniel counts Gemma Chan, Jessica Alba and Elisabeth Moss as clients, while his low-key glam makeup looks have graced the pages of Vanity Fair and Vogue .    As globa...

As Jill is sipping sweet tea on a steamin’ porch in Georgia this week, Carlene welcomes makeup artist to the stars, Kirin Bhatty , to guest host a Damn Goods episode dedicated to the desert-island beauty product on everyone’s list: MASCARA! Kirin’s talents have appeared in Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue – and she also creates some of the most memorable red carpet looks for celebs like...

Bennifer is engaged again, Britney Spears is pregnant and Lindsay Lohan has three movie deals. Long live Y2K! This week, we’re welcoming late 90s makeup mogul, the legendary Stila Founder Jeanine Lobell. We get the scoop on her brand new line, Neen, a Gen Z-inspired, monthly makeup subscription card that allows you to brilliantly test out formulas with throwback, peel-away samples like those found...

There’s no denying it, the MET Gala is the new Oscars – as far as fashion goes. In today’s episode, we’re dissecting all of the beauty looks worth discussing, from Kim Kardashian’s bleachy ode to Marilyn Monroe to Nikki Minaj’s brow-to-boob crystal embellishments, Lucy Boynton’s rhinestone lashes and more! Plus, find out which celebrity debuted her new makeup collection on the red carpet.   Then,...

Today’s episode is a masterclass in everything you’ve ever wanted to know about boob jobs with NYC-based, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan. Some of *the* most premium A-list celebrities trust Dr. Devgan for her artful and exacting eye, and we’re asking her all the questions we’d want answered if we were ever considering breast enhancement ourselves. Dr. Devgan walks us through the b...

Saie Beauty launched four months before the pandemic, but instead of closing up shop, it managed to slay anyway. Today, Saie founder Laney Crowell takes us back to her roots growing up in France, China and Los Angeles, before building her beauty start in the cut-throat world of fashion magazines. (She even interviewed to be Anna Wintour’s assistant – seven times!)     Listen in as Laney reveals wh...

It’s a #DamnGood, spring skin care special! First, we break down Glow Recipe’s highly-anticipated, first ever sunscreen (and point out a striking similarity to a Rihanna fave.) Then, we unpack Curél’s affordable, ceramide-packed moisturizing spray that sold out within days of landing on Amazon in North America. And, are you here for the “beauty snacking” trend? (It’s not what you think!) Stay tune...

Palm Beach-based certified trichologist Bridgette Hill is entering the chat on stress-induced hair loss , alopecia , r eceding hairlines in women , seborrheic dermatitis and more. We’re even finding out whether baseball caps are bad for boyfriends, hunny ! Dubbed “ The Scalp Therapist ,” Bridgette is a former hair colorist who’s worked on editorial shoots and risen the ranks at elite salons like G...

This week’s guest is Sofie Pavitt, the Welsh-born, NYC-based esthetician known as the “IRL Face Tuner” on Instagram. Her jaw-dropping before-and-afters for acne, scarring and hyperpigmentation have caught the attention of Glossier Founder Emily Weiss – not to mention Allure , IntoTheGloss , The Cut and Byrdie.com , who named Sofie “Esthetician of the Year” in 2021.   Today, the rising-star faciali...

Celebrating Breaking Beauty Podcast’s 5th anniversary, 4.5+ million downloads and over 150 guests, this week’s episode is an audible beauty party – and you’re invited! Tune in as we introduce “Haul of Fame,” a shoppable curation of only the most iconic, game-changing products that we’ve talked about in the past – all in one place.   Plus, to mark the milestone, we’ve got fan merch ! Listen in to h...

Meet our new podfam,  Hunter McGrady and Michaela McGrady, hosts of Model Citizen Podcast! Hunter and Michaela are the Hollywood-bred sisters and curve models who are slaying the body positivity game, collectively earning multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue spreads, landing covetable campaigns with the likes of Skims and Good American and partnering with QVC to release its most size-inclusi...

Clayton Hawkins is the wig-wearing, vintage hot tool-collecting hairstylist to Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron and Emily in Paris ’ Ashley Park. Today, we’re diving deep into his tickle trunk, as Clayton decodes the hottest hair trends of 2022, so far. The “shullett,” bottleneck bangs, Y2K baby braids – we’re covering it all, honey. We find out the exact products in the Hollywood hairstylist’s hair k...

Between her unmistakable Massachusetts accent and her next-level looks, TikTok makeup artist Mikayla Nogueira has earned 10.4 million followers in just 2 years. In today’s episode, Mikayla reflects on her epic metamorphosis, from apprenticing as a special FX makeup artist at her father’s haunted house, to her very first viral TikTok video where, scarred from bullies, she hid her iconic accent befo...

Calling all #materialgirls! If you’re feeling the effects of inflation so hard rn, get ready to slash your beauty bill with the Spring 2022 drugstore edition of the #DamnGoods. In today’s episode, Jill gets her hands on a K-Beauty essence made from 90% snail mucin (don’t worry, it’s cruelty-free, everyone). Plus, we hear all about the return of a cult-fave salicylic acid serum from The Ordinary th...

Today’s back-to-basics skincare topic is: exfoliation! We’re welcoming  "Rihanna-Approved" esthetician Sean Garrette , who knows as much about beauty products as he does your epidermis. Featured in Vogue, Into The Gloss, Allure and InStyle , the New York-based facialist is making the world of skin accessible, inclusive , genderless – and stylish af (just check out his dreamy Instagram feed.)   In...

Cue the adorable awwws , today’s cameo guest is Carlene’s hubby of 15 years, Kevin! Tune in to find out what he thinks about plastic surgery, along with which grooming products have made MVP’s in his getting ready skin and hair care routine. But first, we’re talking Black History Month beauty news, including a thought-provoking new beauty podcast , pregnancy glow-ups and the magic of Lily James’ t...

The Lunar New Year is here! Today’s mood is optimistic with news of the return of Stila’s makeup founder and the rumored expansion of Fenty Beauty. Then, we’re joined by Beverly Hills brow pro and Queen of Feather Brows, Kristie Streicher . One third of the famous Streicher Sisters , Kristie tweaks the brows of star clients like Adele and Gwyneth Paltrow and Zoe Kravitz. She’s breaking down the di...

Yellowjackets is giving us total beauty nostalgia, and all we wanna do is stay under the covers while the weather out there is fridg-id . But the dog still has to be walked, so while we’re out here in subzero temperatures we’re asking: Is there a difference between barrier creams and barrier repair creams?? (Carlene’s convinced they’re two different things, hear her out!)    Plus, we’re giving you...

French-born, Brooklyn-based makeup artist and content creator Violette Serrat knows how to make blue glitter eyelids look as casually stylish as a classic white t-shirt and jeans. In today’s episode, we get all of Violette’s French Girl makeup tricks, but also, we learn why Parisian style is a mindset that any one of us can channel. Tune in as Violette gives us a sneak peek behind her namesake bea...

Here’s looking at you, 2022! In this episode, we’re dissecting some of the biggest trends, products and ideas that we predict will be everywhere this year - with some help from Allure ’s Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel. Tune in to hear about the biggest beauty trends that are set to pop off, like dopamine-boosting levels of bright eye makeup and lip-lifting liner hacks that just might put an end to...

Marcia Kilgore was the owner of Bliss Salon in New York City’s Soho district, where her low key facials earned clients like Madonna and Oprah, before launching her iconic range of baby blue bath and body products. Bliss would eventually be acquired by LVMH for $25M, and after a series of ventures – Soap & Glory, FitFlop, Soaper Duper – Marcia is taking on Big Beauty with a membership-only cosm...