Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
Gloss Angeles
Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts in the field and friends IRL, they pull back the curtain on trends, treatments and popular products — all the things you're likely searching or watching on TikTok. (They'd know — they've spent 10 years creating and optimizing editorial content for mainstream digital beauty publishers.) Tuesday episodes reveal the most notable beauty headlines with informed takes while Friday episodes feature guests...
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Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Pulling Natch Beaut's Jackie Johnson Out of Podcast Retirement to Talk Cruelty-Free Beauty 04.04.2023 58:09
Today, we pulled our special co-host out of podcast retirement. The famously vegan, PANK-obsessed, musically talented and downright hysterical Jackie Johnson of Natch Beaut is filling in for Sara. Jackie joins Kirbie to wax poetic about her favorite cruelty-free beauty products, discuss the beauty norms of being a woman in comedy, how growing up in Texas influenced her idea of beauty, and the best...
The Eastern Approach to Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy With the Founders of Chiyo 25.03.2023 27:32
This episode is for all the new mamas, moms-to-be, or those who are curious about postpartum nutrition and the importance of the first forty days after birthing a baby. Sara (and baby Cade!) popped in for a quick episode during her maternity leave to chat with Chiyo founders Irene Liu & Jennifer Jolorte Doro about what you should be eating before, during, and after pregnancy, including the ing...
Are Fragrance Dupes Ruining the Industry? (With Naked Beauty's Brooke Devard Ozaydinli) 21.03.2023 43:30
It's National Fragrance Day and we have one of our favorite beauty podcast hosts, Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli , as a special guest co-host! Brooke created Naked Beauty , a pod you likely already listen to, which covers beauty trends, selfcare journeys, skincare, wellness tips and more. On today's show, Brooke shares her current makeup routine, some of her go-to fragrances, and speaks on what fragrance...
Mara Roszak Takes Us Behind-the-Scenes of Styling Hair For Oscar Winners 17.03.2023 58:32
She grew up next to Joni Mitchell, kicked off her styling career traveling the world with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and has styled the hair of now three Best Actress winners at the Oscars. (Including THE Michelle Yeoh.) Needless to say, Mara Roszak has had somewhat of a charmed existence and, at the same time, seems to be a good luck charm herself. The celebrity hairdesser started working with Emma S...
The Elusive Barbara Sturm with Writer Brennan Kilbane (Plus More Headlines) 14.03.2023 1:01:41
Today we have a jam-packed news episode. Writer Brennan Kilbane joins Kirbie to discuss his recent story for Air Mail Look , Linda Wells's new publication, about the Barbara Sturm and what makes her so mysterious (and fascinating). He also shares what happens behind-the-scenes as a writer who regulary does celebrity features. Then we're diving into why people can't stop talking about the "Bold Gla...
Courteney Cox, Founder of Homecourt, Breaks Down the Best and Worst of Her Beauty Routine 07.03.2023 43:27
Thyroids. Hair loss. Microblading. We're covering it all with Courteney Cox! Courteney is the founder of home fragrance brand Homecourt, a brand we have shared and loved since it's inception. Today on the pod she's sharing everything: her entire makeup routine, words of caution regarding filler, how to get started on organizing your home, being humbled by her daughter, and so much more. Plus, she...
Telling a Story Through Fragrance with Chriselle Lim, Founder of Phlur 24.02.2023 53:42
Chriselle Lim has been a force in the fashion world 15 years. It's not surprise that she took the beauty industry by storm with her brand Phlur, which launched the fan-favorite Missing Person in 2022. Missing Person was able to capture the attention of Tiktok, where people shared how the fragrance brought them nostalgic memories of loved ones. Fragrance is notoriously difficult to market as smelli...
Why Can't TikTok Properly Attribute Decades-Old Makeup Techniques? 21.02.2023 29:09
Big news, Glams! Sara had her baby boy this week! Congratulations to Mom, Dad, Zoe and Ollie! That means Kirbie is solo for a news breakdown. First, she shares why she was on the beautiful island of Mauritius with Fresh Beauty and then dives into her WOYF for the week: an excellent sunscreen that she picked up from the Dubai airport and has both UVA and UVB protection. On the news front, we're cur...
Nobody Does It Like Sandra Lee, Dr. Pimple Popper 16.02.2023 57:54
Today's guest needs no introduction, especially if you are a longtime YouTube beauty fan. Sandra Lee aka Dr. Pimple Popper is finally on the podcast and we're discussing everything from how to get rid of milia and her viral extraction videos to how to differentiate a cyst from a pimple. Sandra is also sharing her thoughts on the current state of being a creator (why all the drama, TikTok?!) and he...
e.l.f.'s Monumental Super Bowl Ad, Kosas Allegations and More Headlines 14.02.2023 38:42
Happy Valentine's Day, Glamgelenos! To kick off today's episode, we have a very important discussion about the best rom-coms and rom-com pairs. Are you team Meg and Tom or Kate and Matthew? We encourage Glams to call the hotline to share their personal faves. In case you missed it, the Rihanna show featuring some football happened over the weekend. Beauty had some big moments on Sunday, inclu...
4U Founder Tia Mowry's Hair Journey 10.02.2023 39:46
Sister, sister! We always knew how much we missed her — her being today's guest, Tia Mowry! The iconic actor is on the pod today to discuss her new natural hair care line called 4UByTia . She's also sharing how she prioritizes self-care as a single mom of two, how she found self-confidence and self-love growing up in the limelight, and whether or not we can expect a Sister, Siste...
Isamaya Beauty's LIPS Launch Epitomizes the Sexualization of Makeup, So Why Does it Feel less Crude? 07.02.2023 45:20
WARNING: Content revolving around sex and genitalia take place in this today's episode, so keep that in mind if listening around children, at work or in a public space. Another week, another controversial beauty launch. This time, it’s Isamaya Ffrench’s phallic lipstick cases. Is it art or is it a little too…balls to the wall? *wink wink* We’re also discussing why Nikita Dragun’s beauty line is on...
How to Organize and Depot Your Makeup With Grishan Roof @DepotChopra 03.02.2023 34:13
Proclaimed as "the woman keeping the makeup artist industry afloat," Grishan Roof is single-handedly organizing the beauty business into submission. Her account @ DepotChopra has fascinated the masses by showing off how she "operates" on makeup products to convert them into their most efficient form. From color-coding foundation to reducing clunky (and breakable) bottles and performing "makeup tra...
Trademark Wars: Sachi States of Skin vs. Current State of Beauty 31.01.2023 57:07
This week, we're joined by Bassil G. Madanat, Esq. to discuss another beauty trademark drama: Sachi States of Skin vs. Current State of Beauty. Sachi's registered trademarks are being protested by new sister brand to HoliFrog (Current State of Beauty). Bassil breaks down and shares who has the legal upper hand and who wins in the court of public opinion. Then we explain Mikayla's lash drama and di...
Your Winter Skincare Questions Answered with Dr. Camille Howard 27.01.2023 35:34
We're discussing your burning.... er, freezing winter skincare questions with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard . Dr. Howard works with Ulta Beauty as an expert and she is not only sharing her tips for overcoming dry, dehydrated, and itchy skin, but she’s also discussing what you should be doing — and avoiding — to ensure your skin stays soft and moisturized during the cooler months...
Tarte's Dubai Trip Broke the Internet, Why You May Need Gloves For the Nail Salon and More News 24.01.2023 34:52
Chances are, you couldn't escape Tarte's insane influencer trip (even if you tried) last week. They swept away 50 content creators and their plus ones to experience a beauty trip like no other. But it had people questioning where they got all the funds to pull this off. And was Beyoncé involved? Kirbie and Sara clear up a lot of misinformation being spread — fact is, these trips aren't new and the...
David Lopez Dishes on The Best Ways to Take Care of Your Hair, Curl Guidance and Auditioning for Queer Eye 20.01.2023 36:42
David Lopez is a hairstylist, host and content creator and is passionate about sharing way to make you feel more like yourself. In today's episode, they're sharing tips on the best ways to take care of your curls, what's "in" for 2023 in terms of hair trends, the proper way to wash your hair and some behind-the-scenes tea of auditioning for Queer Eye. Tune in to hear all of their amazing product r...
Drama En Masse: Mielle is Acquired, Gwen's Strange Remark and a Royally Frozen "Todger" 17.01.2023 54:08
Drama is abundant this week, so we're skipping WOYF and diving right into it. Starting with special guest Jihan Forbes , the former editor and industry expert shares her take on the news that Procter & Gamble is entering a "partnership" with Mielle Organics. As you may recall from our previous news episode, there was a larger conversation at hand after influencer Alix Earle promoted the produc...
Alix Earle's Hair Oil Drama, a Shower Necessity, and What Brand All the 'Hot Girls' Are Using 10.01.2023 30:29
Today we're breaking down TikTok queen Alix Earle's drama with hair oil brand Mielle, the best cities in the country for great skin — and the worst, plus the brand all the 'hot girls' are using, according to Glowing Up's Esther Povitsky. Plus, Sara is sharing a new liquid eyebrow wax that wins her personal Goldielocks award and both Kirbie and Sara talk why filtered showerheads are a total gamecha...
The 2nd Annual Gloss Angeles Awards 06.01.2023 39:57
Presenting the 2nd annual Gloss Angeles Awards! For you, voted by you! Glamgelenos, what a year 2022 was. So many launches, so many brands to love! This year's awards shows which brands and founders reigned supreme — all according to you. We have a record number of voters this year and couldn't be more thrilled to have you support. If you love our pod, consider sharing this episode with a friend t...
Is the Clamped Curling Iron a Relic of the Past? 03.01.2023 49:51
We hope your year is off to a beautiful start! We’re kicking things off by sharing our “Ins and Outs” when it comes to beauty. Sara is sharing her current obsession — a new electric toothbrush — while Kirbie is finally able to talk about the mascara she’s been wearing for the last few month that’s now available to shop. We’re also discussing some eye-opening news about Gen Z and curling irons and...
The Most-Searched Hair, Skin and Makeup Trends (Plus What They All Mean) 20.12.2022 45:18
We’re reviewing 2022 and highlighting some of our favorite moments from the somewhat chaotic year. And because we love a list and statistics, we’re going over Google’s Year in Search for beauty. From tired eyes to all things Hailey Bieber, we’re discussing the trends and questions we all looked up the most when it came to makeup, skincare, nails, and hair. Shop products from our episodes Glo...
The One and Only Susan Yara, Founder of Naturium 16.12.2022 59:55
We’re ending the year with a listener fave and a close friend of the pod: Susan Yara ! The beauty expert-turned-beauty founder can do it all — manage a successful YouTube channel, explain the nuances of sunscreen formulations, and run her wildly popular skincare brand, Naturium, which is on track to make $50M in retail sales in 2022 alone. Join us as Susan shares the inside scoop on the beauty bus...
The 2022 Ultimate Gift Guide Episode 13.12.2022 1:02:07
’Tis the season to get gifting! If you are still on the hunt for the perfect gift for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list, today's ep was made just for you. We’re highlighting our picks for what to get those who sometimes get forgotten or are just generally hard to pick something out for, from nail techs to holiday party hosts. We’re suggesting a variety of fun presents including customizab...
Gwen Stefani, Founder of GXVE Beauty 09.12.2022 49:51
She needs no introduction, but indulge us: You probably know Gwen Stefani as the woman behind the soundtrack to your most prolific life memories. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist is an accomplished fashion designer, has been the face of some of your favorite beauty brands, and now is the founder of GXVE Beauty — her own contribution to the cosmetics world. Gwen joined us at VICE Studios in Venice,...
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