Breaking Beauty Podcast

This week, we welcome esthetician Gina Mari Jensen , named “Top Celebrity Facialist in Los Angeles” by Allure Magazine and one of the best “Red Carpet Facialists” by Violet Grey. Tune in as the bonafide skin expert (and former ballet dancer and stunt person) gets nerdy with us all about skin, just in time for fall.   You’ll hear about:  Why the career esthetician is a fan of “wet” s...

We’re back with another #DamnGood update! This time we’re saluting more products that are so top-shelf worthy that they’re earning a spot in our Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame.  You’ll hear about: Which new expert-led brands are living up to the hype, according to us (and don’t miss updates on Carlene’s upcoming beauty brand! Subscribe to her Substack for more)    The beloved pro...

This week on Breaking Beauty Podcast , we’re joined by content creator, actress, and beauty entrepreneur Claudia Sulewski . Claudia got her start on YouTube at just 13 years old under the handle “BeyondBeautyStar,” becoming one of the OG beauty influencers online. Fast-forward to now, she’s grown her community to nearly 6 million followers , starred in indie films, Apple TV+’s Shrinking and launch...

This week, we’re calling on a hair guru with MAJOR Hollywood glam cred, Mara Roszak. Mara is probably best known as Emma Stone’s hairstylist - and fun fact Mara’s done the hair for five different Oscar-winning actresses on the night they won - Emma Stone twice, Brie Larson, Michelle Yeoh and Zoe Saldana Mara is the  super talented owner of Mare salon in Beverly Hills and in 2021, she debuted...

She’s back! Celebrity facialist Shani Darden returns for the third time , and we’re taking you inside her Beverly Hills skincare oasis to find out what really keeps her A-list clientele – including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Amanda Seyfried – looking like they might just be aging in reverse. Plus, Shani reveals the exact treatments she does (and avoids) to stay fresh at 50, what she thinks a...

This week, we're joined by Chris McMillan , the iconic celebrity hairstylist behind Jennifer Aniston's legendary "Rachel" haircut and the inspiration for Leslie Bibb's "C*nty Little Bob" in The White Lotus season three – *the* cut of 2025 hair trends . With over four decades of shaping Hollywood's most famous hairstyles , Chris spills all on this exclusive podcast interview . Get the inside scoop...

Looking for makeup that lasts through sweat, humidity, or oily skin? In this episode, we’re joined by award-winning British makeup artist Ruby Hammer , MBE, who’s here to share her best-kept secrets for truly long-lasting makeup — no matter the weather or skin type. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Ruby has worked on editorial shoots for British Vogue, ELLE UK, and Italian Vogue, painti...

This week, we’re dropping in your feeds one day early to deliver our #DamnGood finds for Amazon Prime Day, which spans four full days this year, from July 8 - 11th ! Join us as we curate, and review, some of the hottest trending products and stay tuned until the end to hear about the deepest discounts we could find at the end of the episode. 🇺🇸Shop, and follow, our USA Amazon storefront for even m...

In this LIVE podcast recording, Dr. Shereene Idriss is back to bust more skincare myths on everything from sunscreen misinformation to which ingredients are most legit - in her books. The Manhattan-based, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist has captured over 4 million followers with her skin “NERD”-iness, educating the world with her real-talk takes on skincare scams, sharing practical advice f...

Dry lips be gone! In partnership with our friends at Lano , we’re sitting down with Kirsten Carriol , founder of Lano , the Australian skincare brand known for its beauty editor darling “Lanolips” and what could very well be “ The Best Lip Balm On Earth. ” A glistening byproduct of sheep-shearing, lanolin has been favoured by the ancient Egyptians, celebrities like Margot Robbie, and us. Tune in t...

It’s almost officially summer, so this week we’re sharing our thoughts on the new beauty launches coming in hot ☀️Is Mikayla Makeup’s skincare line, POV Beauty, legit? How many lip glosses, balms and oils are too many - does the limit exist?! Plus Do you prefer mineral sunscreens? Listen to our PSA about why some sunscreens *might* be duping you . Tune in to hear about: With skincare “milks” trend...

Glow, baby, glow! This week we’re welcoming one of LA’s most in-demand sunless tanning gurus, Jenni Blafer (AKA Sunkissed by Jenni !) to share the secrets behind acing a Hollywood-worthy glow.  Tune in to hear about: The skincare “homework” that’s key to getting the most even tone The exact application method that nixes streaks and blotchy bits  The one tool that Jenni recommends to ace...

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...