Breaking Beauty Podcast

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...

Live from NYC, it’s our very first *live* podcast! Direct from the buzzing, beautiful and chestnut-walled Jenny Bird pop-up shop in NoLita, welcome to our fireside chat with Jenny Bird, the creative force, CEO and founder of the eponymous jewelry and lifestyle brand, Jenny Bird , and the founder of clean beauty brand, Saie , Laney Crowell.   Listen in as these two powerhouse thought leaders s...

This week, we’re sharing the lore behind a sleeper hit brand that keeps going viral for its affordable, effective skincare, Indeed Labs. Sit in as Co-founder, President and CEO, Dimitra Davidson reflects on 15 years in the biz, taking us back to where it all began, with the late Brandon Truaxe, before an incident that would lead to his departure, and his own entrepreneurial journey with Deciem and...

This week's uninterrupted bonus episode is brought to you in partnership with First Aid Beauty. Barrier-boosting szn is here and the sensitive skin girlies are gathering to share our secrets for maintaining peak skin barrier health all winter long.  Joining us is First Aid Beauty Global Brand Educator, Jenna Haley, who struggled with rosacea and eczema since childhood before learning to manag...

Housekeeping note: Join us in New York City on Monday December 9th for a live podcast recording featuring the Founder of Jenny Bird Jewellery, Jenny Bird, and the founder of Saie Beauty, Laney Crowell. Click here for more details and to RSVP (space is extremely limited!)  Liv Perez is a style aficionado, content creator and host of the chart-topping style podcast Let’s Get Dressed . Known for...

Consider this episode your beauty version of #SpotifyWrapped: All of the top products that we used till the very last drop in 2024. From an investment-worthy, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon-developed skincare line that’s got Jill hooked ( psst , now on sale for 20% off!) to a hard water-neutralizing drugstore conditioner, tune in to find out how to shop our *personal* faves just in time to scoop up...

Brought to you in partnership with Aveeno , this week's bonus episode is all about the scientifically proven ingredients that will help you achieve peak, healthy-looking skin . Joining us in the hot seat is board-certified dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav , founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, who has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan .&n...

The tea is piping hot this week as we sit down with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana . The Houston-based, plastic surgery consultant and registered dietician has likely landed in your private DM’s, thanks to her no holds barred celebrity before-and-after posts, where she breaks down every aesthetic treatment and cosmetic surgery procedure undergone (allegedly!) to get the glammanati to their...

What if we don’t age in a linear pattern, and instead, experience pronounced “bursts” at ages 44 and 60? The latest study out Stanford Medicine published in the scientific journal, Nature, has given the skincare community a lot to mull over. Today, we’re welcoming double-board certified dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and host of the Derm Approved podcast, Dr. Sheila Farhang , to help us break it...

Cue the jingle bells! 🎊 This week, we’re sharing everything that’s topping our personal holiday wishlists. From the most elusive gift of all – a Taylor Swift Eras tour ticket – to an of-the-moment designer fragrance bag charm, a breezy hair mask inspired by It Girl du jour Matilda Djerf and a drugstore collectible that’s sure to sell out, this is our #DamnGood gift guide we actually want for ours...

Today’s uninterrupted, bonus episode is in partnership with our friends at Allies of Skin. Meet Nicolas Travis , the biochemist and pharmaceutical scientist-turned-skincare entrepreneur who founded Allies of Skin after a sudden accident resulted in devastating facial injuries and years of inner trauma.  Listen in as Nicolas spills the secrets behind the viral, feel-good brand that’s earned mo...

Los Angeles-based celebrity esthetician Biba De Sousa counts “It Girls” like Hailey Bieber, Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus as loyal clients. A “problem skin” expert, Biba has been treating skin challenges like acne, rosacea, folliculitis and irritated skin for the past 20+ years. In this episode we discuss: How Rosie Huntington-Whitely’s skin woes inspired Biba to create her super popular “ Pore Cl...

Today, we’re welcoming Abbey Yung , certified trichologist and beauty content creator, boasting over one million hair-obsessed fans and followers. If you’ve ever had any questions about how to achieve long hair , how to know if you’re going to experience hair loss and which budget shampoos work just as well as expensive salon brands, you’ll definitely want to hear from the former bleach queen who’...

Today we’re welcoming the “ Perfume Princess ,” Mona Kattan ! Mona is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Huda Beauty (alongside her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan) and founder of the smash hit fragrance brand, Kayali . Since its 2018 debut, fans like Cardi B flock to Kayali’s mouth-watering, gourmand scents, like Yum Pistachio and their best-selling, Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum. We find out what’s be...