Breaking Beauty Podcast

Why do some of the buzziest hair tools cost $700, while others are gaining hype for a fraction of the price? Jill stacks up the Shark FlexStyle against the OG Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler, before taking the leading 2-in-1 straightening hair dryers out for a spin. Next, your daring host pops a hot brush in her brunette mane to find out whether TikTok’s latest obsession with “ thermal brushes ” for so...

In partnership with our friends at Beyond Miracles , welcome to a bonus, uninterrupted episode with Celebrity Medical Esthetician, Crystal Koro . Owner of LA-based, Crystal Clear Skin & Beauty, Crystal has been dubbed “master aesthetician to the stars” by Popsugar, with a celebrity clientele that includes Eva Longoria, Olivia Culpo, Kylie Jenner – and even Drake! In today’s episode, we fi...

With nearly 15 million TikTok fans and counting, Streamy Awards Beauty Creator of the Year winner Mikayla Nogueira (aka Mikayla Makeup) returns with updates on the beauty tricks, products and passions she’s taken up since we first welcomed her on the podcast .  We hear all about the genius tips she’s learned – and now adopted – from fellow makeup artists, then we discover the exact...

This week we sit down with Vicky Tsai , founder of Tatcha , the skincare brand inspired by the ancient Japanese rituals of healthy skin. In a rare interview , Vicky gets candid about overcoming invisibility in her life, what most people get wrong about the Taiwanese-American founder’s reverence for Geisha culture and her friendship with Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle . But first, you’ll hear abou...

Welcome to part 2 of our best of fall 2023 roundup, featuring Jill’s new season edit . Tune in to hear your host’s honest review of the blockbuster Glossier book, written by Marisa Meltzer, along with her take on the brand’s new Stretch Foundation. Plus, stay tuned until the end to hear our new,  celeb-watch segment where we unpack the latest beauty trend, and tell you how we’re working the l...

Happy World Smile Day! In partnership with our friends at Hismile – the leading global smilecare brand and viral TikTok sensation – we are comin’ in hot on a Friday with an uninterrupted bonus chat in celebration of Breaking Beauty ’s 300th episode . Joining us all the way from Australia is Dr. Laurence Walsh , oral care expert and Hismile Resident Scientific Advisor.  As an Emeritus Professo...

Today we’re welcoming back the wonderful hosts of Lipstick on The Rim podcast, Molly Sims and her bestie Emese Gormley ! Molly Sims is a model, actress, NYT bestselling author, producer and philanthropist and now: beauty brand founder with the launch of her Gen X-focused skincare range, YSE Beauty .   Emese, meanwhile, is a former fashion publicist, proud mama and style influencer in her...

Happy fall y’all! This sweater season, there’s so much pumpkin spiced latté goodness to test, we’re making this Best of Fall 2023 round up a 2-Part #DamnGoods Special! First up, Carlene presents a slew of new makeup musts, from makeup artist-developed matte palettes to extreme lip plumpers that rival injections ( temporarily, of course.) Look out for our next #DamnGoods in two weeks time, when Jil...

In partnership with our friends at Olay, this week we’re asking all of the questions you ever wanted to know from a cosmetic chemist , with Olay Principal Scientist, Dr. Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson. In this uninterrupted chat, the STEM powerhouse enlightens us on the meaning of “chaotic skin,” the most underrated (and most overrated !) ingredients in skincare and what happens to your skin while you...

When Katie Jane Hughes isn’t working with the likes of Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whitely, the British-born, Brooklyn-based makeup artist can be found sharing her editorial-to-everyday makeup tutorials on social media, where she’s amassed a cult community of beauty enthusiasts.  Having collaborated with brands like Revlon, Elemis and Glossier, this month, Katie is set t...

Attention “Skincare Nerds!” Board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss , also known as #PillowtalkDerm , makes her sophomore appearance to answer the people’s most Googled skincare questions for 2023. The newly-minted Threads star shares her pro advice on preventative Botox (and how its competitor Daxxify is stacking up), details on the best-selling product from her own eponymous s...

In the spirit of slowing down – and soaking up every last bit of summer – this week we welcome May Lindstrom , organic skincare guru and founder of her eponymous luxury skincare line, May Lindstrom Skincare. May started crafting her addicting, aromatherapeutic concoctions from her kitchen back in 2008 – long before “clean” beauty was a buzzword. Today, beauty insiders covet her number one-sel...

This week we’re looking ahead with some predictions of what everyone will be deeming top-shelf worthy in the near future! Carlene went behind-the-scenes at one of the biggest trade shows in the biz, Cosmoprof in Las Vegas – and visited a leading cosmetics manufacturer’s “innovation box” – to hunt down the trends that aren’t even trends yet. Come along as we discover the next big things,...

You may have seen Cymbiotika’s sleek, easy-to-down supplement pouches on Instagram already, and today, we’re bringing you the brilliant backstory. In partnership with our friends at Cymbiotika , we’re sitting down with Durana Elmi , the Co-Founder & COO responsible for the brand’s skyrocketing growth.  Find out how the Afghan-American powerhouse was able to overcome personal hardships in...

Jamie Greenberg - aka Jamie Makeup on Instagram - works with A-Listers like Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler, Christina Applegate, Kaley Cuoco and many more. But that hasn’t changed her relatable, funny and clever attitude one bit. Today, “Everyone’s Personal Makeup Artist ” returns to the pod with everything you need to know about applying your concealer the right way, whether you’re disguising unde...

In this uninterrupted episode in partnership with Hero Cosmetics , we chat with brand co-founder Ju Rhyu about the making of The Mighty Patch , the translucent acne sticker that now sells once every 2 seconds . You’ll find out what makes Hero’s medical-grade hydrocolloid patch superior to the many dupes that have cropped up since its 2017 launch (the shade!), along with the best way to work its mi...

In today’s bonus episode, we’re announcing the next round of #damngood products we’re adding to Breaking Beauty’s legendary Haul of Fame . Saving up your Sephora Beauty Insider Points? Planning for Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty? Bookmark this shoppable list of our updated finds that we personally reach for – and recommend – time and time again.   Plus, off the hop,  we catch up on a few big b...

Jerrod Blandino is the legendary co-founder who turned glitter eyeshadow and “Better Than Sex” mascara into a breakthrough, $1.45 billion dollar idea with Too Faced Cosmetics . Now, along with his partner of 28 years, Jeremy Johnson, Jerrod is back with a brand new venture: Toy Box Brands , a startup incubator rolling out with an opulent, diamond care system that he likens to a beauty ritual...

“Skincare is my makeup.” New York-based esthetician Cynthia Rivas , who tends to famous faces like Karlie Kloss and Lily Aldridge, has taken the stylish set by storm with her pop-up facial ateliers at Paris fashion week – not to mention a signature facial at the glamorous Palm Heights Hotel in Cayman Islands. In today’s jet-setting episode , we find Cynthia's top tips (and product recommendations!...

Last week, we swapped skincare routines and this week, we’re bringing you the blockbuster spinoff. Tune in as we try each other’s holy grail foundations (one of us is making a switch for good!)  Plus, we compare notes on the #1 most-likely-to-be-found makeup brand in our cosmetics bags, the WOW tubing mascara that does.not.smudge and the surprising, completely non-viral brow fix that you did...

Carlene and Jll are here with a very special “Freaky Friday” episode, putting each other’s skincare routines to the test! For Carlene, it’s two weeks of intimidating gadgets, skincare cycling and active ingredients galore.   Meanwhile, Jill is tasked with an anti-irritation regimine that’s so minimalist, she has to resist the urge to indulge in an exfoliating cheat day. In this ultimate beaut...

This week we’re welcoming Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Nigma Talib , whose high-profile client list includes Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Penelope Cruz and Charlotte Tilbury. Dr. Nigma is booked and busy with a six-month waitlist, and she’s also author of the best-selling book, “ Younger Skin Starts In The Gut ." Today, Dr. Nigma helps us understand why gut health triggers like wine, sugar, dairy and glu...

LA-based wellness aficionado and cosmetic procedure connoisseur Arielle Lorre returns! Host of The Blonde Files Podcast , Arielle first appeared on our show back in 2020, when she shared her incredible journey going from rock bottom drug addiction to living that matcha and meditation life today.   Arielle is a veritable open book – and today, she’s back with more juicy tea. We hear all of the deta...

This week, we’re welcoming back one of the most sought after facialists in the game, Joanna Vargas! Having caught up with us live and in person fresh from her red carpet run-up, Joanna recommends the essential skin tools, ingredients and massage moves we can all use to seriously level-up our skincare routines at home. Plus, as author of the book, Glow From Within , Joanna shares her 360 approach t...

Carlene has been relaxing on the dock, while Jill has been galavanting from press event to patio hangs, testing the season’s sunscreens, skin saviors and longwear makeup along the way! In this speedy product review episode, you’ll learn about the essence-meets-sunscreen formula Jill is obsessed with now, along with the glowy mineral SPF that’s currently topping Carlene’s top shelf. Plus, stay tune...