Breaking Beauty Podcast

You may know her from her viral TikTok vids or perhaps you’ll recognize her from years of vogueing for CoverGirl -- it’s model and mom super-influencer 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 g...

Today we’re partnering with our friends at Ethique - the 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...

Indigenous content creators Shina Novalinga and Michelle Chubb 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 together in a major beauty campaign with Sephora. But their transformative glow-ups are a little different. Today...

Meet power siblings, John Nelson and Laura Nelson, the mysterious makers behind Seed Beauty , a beauty incubator that’s launched mad successes like ColourPop , Kylie Cosmetics , KKW Beauty , and most recently, Tati Beauty by mega influencer Tati Westbrook . In today’s episode, we visit Seed Beauty ’s HQ in Oxnard, California, to peep the direct-to-consumer brands capable of taking a single custome...

We’ve officially made the makeup-bag switchover ! Today, we’re telling you all about our latest cosmetic discoveries that we’ll be reaching for all summer long. 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 th...

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 c...

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 V...

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...

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 l ine 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 sw...

In her very first beauty podcast , 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, reportedly raking in nearly £2 Million within 3 months of its launch in 2019.    Sarah reveals how much research Victoria *really* put into the crea...

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 o...

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? Earlier this year, 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-a...

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...

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 that acne sufferers adore for the fac...

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 Wels h, 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...

We’re getting a head-start on Hot Girl summer prep with Nayamka Roberts-Smith , aka LA Beautyologist and the “ Internet’s Esthetician ,” – who Cardi B also counts on for her facials! Nai’s 500K YouTube fans come for the no B.S. advice, like the simple #60SecondRule she coined that’s changing people’s cleansing routines – and their skin– for the better.    In today’s show, we ask Nai about some of...

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 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 ri...

Nearly a decade ago, Charlotte Cho introduced North America to the concept of the “10-Step Korean Skincare Routine” via her e-commerce destination, Soko Glam , along with its genius sister blog on all things K-Beauty, The Klog . Since then, Charlotte has become a bonafide esthetician, a best-selling author and co-founder of her own skincare lines, Then I Met You and Good (Skin) Days. In the meanti...

Last week in Part 1 of our Best of Spring #DamnGoods Special, we revealed the latest skincare buys that are highly recommended by Jill and Carlene. Today, they review the viral hits (and misses!) that you’re probably seeing all over your feed. From the sold-out Anastasia “Brow Freeze” that’s earned 3 million views on TikTok to the “Sky High” Maybelline mascara that even drugstores can’t keep in st...

What’s up, Spring? This week, listen in as we share the latest #DamnGood skincare buys we solemnly swear are worth the hype– along with the sleeper hits that nobody needs to be sleeping on. You’ll hear about a brand-new French skincare brand –  it’s The Ordinary-meets-Tata Harper – that we predict will be the next beauty editor darling. Plus, we talk about the Korean “Eye Cream For Face” (?!) tren...

Meet Marian Newman aka THE Queen of Nails . No, literally, the nail expert was recently awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the beauty industry during Covid-19, and she knows so much about nails, she even launched an online diploma program last month! Marian’s nail artistry has graced the tips of everyone from Kate Moss to Lady Gaga – she’s even wr...

Today we’re welcoming our second-ever #DamnGoods Guest Host, Nyakio Grieco ! Founder of Nyakio Beauty and a brand new, completely inclusive shopping site called Thirteen Lune , Nyakio is here to tell us which Black and Brown-owned beauty brands are topping her top shelf this minute. You’ll find out why the barrier-breaking e-commerce platform has caught the attention of celeb investors like Gwynet...

Patrick Starrr is the beauty YouTube guru whose massively successful channel has featured celebs like Katy Perry and Naomi Campbell — earning him millions of adoring fans. Patrick is also a budding beauty entrepreneur with his new line, One/Size , and he’s the dazzling host of Say Yas to the Guest podcast. Today, Patrick is here to answer the most Googled beauty questions , like: “How to prevent m...

Paula Begoun is the 67-year-old founder of Paula’s Choice skincare and the author of over 20 books, including Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me . Today, the industry veteran is here to retrace the origin story behind the iconic range, dubbed as “The Original Internet Beauty Brand” and one of the first to go “fragrance-free” long before “free from” lists were even a thing. Today, the 26-...

We’ve swept all of the Pinterest and Google trend searches along with the latest cosmetics industry sales data to bring you today’s epic episode: “ The #DamnGood Beauty Products You’re Going To See Everywhere in 2021. ” Tune in as we discuss why the year’s biggest buzzword, “ Skinimalism ,” makes so much sense right now, along with our favourite brands leading the charge in the quest to pare down...