Breaking Beauty Podcast

Lucy Hale is here to share all of her skin secrets! In this special live BONUS episode recorded in partnership with Shiseido Talks, we dive deep into the world of J-Beauty with the “Pretty Little Liars” star, alongside the internet’s favourite board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Jenny Liu aka @derm.talk on Instagram. From embracing Japanese-inspired self-care principles to unveiling the new Shiseid...

Erica Taylor , the makeup artist behind some of the most-watched viral beauty videos on the internet is here! With over four million combined followers, 30-plus years of professional experience, and a debut book coming out April 21 (“ The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look ” — with a blurb from Makeup by Mario himself!) Erica is sharing her best makeup tips, straight to ou...

Is the “medical tourism” hype real? This week, we’re chatting with Los Angeles-based aesthetic expert and host of “ Mirror, Mirror ” podcast, Amy Chang . Amy is pulling back the curtain on the 2026 K-beauty boom, from Seoul’s high-tech clinics to the “Botox disaster” that changed her face — and her philosophy on injectables today. Listen in as we dive into the science of exosome serums , the reali...

Happy Monday friends! Live from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, we are reporting straight from *the* premier gathering of experts and industry (close to 20,000 professionals!) to share what’s next in dermatology — from skincare to aesthetic treatments to the latest research in hair health and much, much more.     And to help us navigate...

Body confidence advocate Sarah Nicole Landry ( @TheBirdsPapaya ) returns! In a special live episode sponsored by Suave , the podcast host, mom of four and newly minted CAFA Digital Fashion Creator nominee is here to chat about why she turned down her last nomination, life at “The Traitors Canada” season three manor, saying “yes” to life and why we are so done with self-care sticker shock. Don’t fo...

Can oily skin achieve a perfectly “dewy” glow? This week we’re re-visiting all of the rules that you thought you knew about makeup with veteran makeup artist and friend of the show, Lori Taylor Davis . Lori has helped shape Smashbox’s artistry and product development for more than two decades, counting celebrities like Sandra Bullock and Paris Hilton as past clients. Tune in as we tune up your spr...

We are officially kicking off spring with a #DamnGood episode featuring our reviews of the products making headlines right now. Listen in as we fill you in on the next-in-texture innovations, from “milk de parfum" pour-on scents to the pan-free pigments emerging from “Leaked” Labs and lip products galore!  You’ll hear about: A first look at “Leaked Labs” by past guests The Lipstick Lesbians ,...

Athena Hewett is the cool girls’ master aesthetician (she counts stylish faces like Chloe Sevigny, Sofia Coppola and Greta Lee as clients). She’s also the hands behind the glowing skin at Khaite and Victoria Beckham’s (!!) A/W 2026 runway shows. Plus the San Francisco-based facialist holds artist-in-residences at the iconic Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan and most recently, with a limited pop-up at Vie...

Happy International Women’s Day ! Welcome to this very special bonus episode in partnership with our friends at amika . Today we’re coming at you LIVE from the brand’s Brooklyn HQ to chat with the two of the women behind one of the most successful growth stories in modern beauty: amika CEO Chelsea Riggs and Director of Diversity, Equity and Impact, Gianne L. Doherty . In an industry that often fee...

Lili Reinhart – actress, producer and newly-minted beauty entrepreneur – joins us this week! Best known for her role as Betty in Riverdale as well as her scene-stealing turn in Hustlers . In 2024, Lili added beauty founder to her resume with the launch of her acne-friendly skincare line, Personal Day .  Tune in as Lili shares how she learned to care for her acne-prone skin – and why she felt...

Have you ever looked at your hairbrush or the shower drain and felt that instant wave of dread? You aren't alone. Today, we are diving deep into the world of hair density, scalp health, and the breakthrough science behind keeping your hair where it belongs: on your head. This episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Pantene and we’re joined by their Global Principal Scientist Dr. Jeni T...

@GlowByRamon is in the house! This week, we’re getting nerdy with NYC-based cosmetic chemist, product developer and aesthetician, Ramón Pagán . Nearly 350,000 social media fans tune in to Ramón’s all-revealing videos, whether he’s pulling back the curtain on mystery ingredients, sharing the secrets to viral skincare formulations or personally whipping  up something to achieve glass skin. Toda...

In today’s episode, we are stripping back the luxury labels to find the breakthrough products that outperform their pricey counterparts. From the viral Korean “pudding” blushes that have officially infiltrated the drugstore to a $13 watery moisturizer that saturates skin, we’re showcasing “recession-proof” musts that don’t sacrifice your self-care routine. Shop everything in this episode here You’...

Salmon Sperm! Spicules! A Surgery-Free Face Lift! This week, it’s a K-Beauty extravaganza as we sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. David Kim to unpack it all . Dr Kim is a Korean native with a newly-minted Manhattan practice, Soho Derm , that blends the best of cutting edge Korean aesthetics and western dermatology. Dr. Kim has over 1 million followers across social media and he’s oft...

This week we are diving deep into the world of cosmetic dentistry and oral health with the most in-demand aesthetic dentist on the planet, Dr. Michael Apa . Listen in as Dr. Apa gives us a masterclass on how-to seriously level-up and love the appearance of your teeth – even if you’re on a budget. You’ll hear about: Veneers 101: Pros, cons, costs and what to ask during your very first consultation....

This week we’re reuniting with Siff Haider - Arrae co-founder and fellow Dear Media podfam -  for a #DamnGood deep dive into the ultimate beauty sleep routine! What’s the perfect room temperature? How about the best calming skincare before bed? The pajamas that are *actually* comfortable and the robe that will make you feel like you’re staying at a 5-star hotel? All will be revealed! And in t...

Laura Geller , QVC Queen, legendary makeup artist to the stars and founder of her namesake brand, joins us in the studio! From her early days backstage on Broadway to her latest campaign partnering with Real Housewives of New Jersey star and winner of The Traitors Season 3 , Dolores Catania, Laura is proving that Gen X beauty is the main event 2026.  Listen in as we dive into the backstory be...

Happy New Year, podfam! In this week’s “State of the Union” episode, we dissect the beauty trends, ideas and brands we predict will dominate in the year ahead. Then, with news of a Buffy The Vampire reboot, stay tuned for a catch up with Sarah Michelle Gellar about 90s nostalgia, budget skincare and how she stays kick-butt ready. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Pajamas? Picture frames? Evening...

Healthy skin, this way! As we wrap up the year and head into 2026, we’re setting you up for your best skin success with board-certified dermatologist, and Neutrogena consulting dermatologist Dr. Julia Carrol l. Dr. Carroll (who happens to be Carlene’s personal derm!) joins us to discuss the core philosophy of healthy skin, revealing the most effective habits we should be adopting now that we're of...

This week we welcome double board-certified dermatologist AND dermatopathologist, Dr. Aegean Chan to bridge the gap between medical dermatology and your daily skincare routine. Tapping her clinical expertise in medical dermatology, skin cancer and acne, we unwrap Dr. Chan’s professional insights on the skin barrier, sun protection, and why she believes we should be wary of "anec-data" especially w...

In our 2025 Beauty Year in Review, we’re getting "spicy" about the industry’s biggest wins and flops. Listen in to hear all about the viral Guadalajara facelift taking over TikTok, the rise of cosmetic surgery transparency and the slice of good news impacting young women in beauty (finally!). As beauty conglomerates shift their focus, we break down why integrity is the new authenticity and how the...

Olympian Simone Biles recently opened up about it. Carlene has done it. And according to the latest polls, blepharoplasty is officially the #1 cosmetic surgery around the globe –  surpassing liposuction, breast augmentation and even rhinoplasty. To help us uncover everything to know about the latest eye opening procedures, we tapped Toronto-based Oculoplastic Surgeon and Board-Certified Ophth...

In this #DamnGood review episode, we’re testing the most viral products to hit our feeds this year. From a $6 drugstore cheek stain to celebrity launches and a $400 fragrance, we determine once and for all: are they really #DamnGood – or just hype?  But first, we have a PSA "phone-a-friend" in partnership with the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) to chat with toxicologist Dr. Kimber...

Santa, baby! We’re here to deliver the #damngood gifts of the season that the beauty lover on your list will *actually* want - no snoozefest presents in sight. Watch, and subscribe to this episode on YouTube !    You’ll hear about: The makeup musts we’re swooning over (a luxury blush trio, lip gloss “stacks,” and a palette fit for Celine Dion) A makeup-meets-indie jewellery collab that’s...

This week we’re joined by Dr. Amy Wechsler , the Co-founder & CEO of Spotless , NYC's first-ever walk-in acne clinic! Dr. Wechsler is a double-board certified physician in Dermatology and Psychiatry – one of only a handful in the entire country – giving her a rare understanding of how the mind-body connection directly affects the skin. We get all of the scoop on her groundbreaking “ blow dry b...