Gloss Angeles

This episode is all about evangelizing the power of powder. Before you run for the hills, dry skinned Glams, MUA Melissa Hurkman wants you to know that you too can benefit from the extended powder universe! Melissa breaks down everything you need to know before you set your makeup or touch up, including what products work best and when, how to combine different types of powder for an airbrushe fin...

In what may be the most chaotic episode in our entire library, we kick off things with two addendums to discussions we had in past episodes. Then, Dr. Samolitis calls in to break down the difference between Botox, Dysport (which is currently in Kirbie's face) and Xeomin, which recently named Joe Jonas as the new face of the brand. We dive into why securing a man in the injectables space was a good...

What teeth are responsible for creating the most havoc in your mouth (and you should make sure are taken care of)? Why should everyone invest in a custom bite guard? And why are veneers so damn expensive? Cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Apa travels the world creating million-dollar (or at least $50,000) smiles for his patients. Today he's sharing with everyone what to expect with veneers — especially...

Turns out the forty-assance really is happening, which why we're seeing a resurgence in "anti-aging" products and brands made specifically for women 40+. Plus, Johnson & Johnson will go talc-free come 2023, which begs the question: should you throw out all your talc-based makeup? And, unfortunately, a trend that combines two of our least favorite things: tanning in the sun and open buttcheeks....

Typically, when you finish a product, it's a good thing. As beauty editors, it's a little more complicated: testing is our job, and while we may use a product to the last drop, it doesn't necessarily mean we'd recommend it or buy it again. You can enjoy a product but that doesn't make it a holy grail, right? Today we're discussing 10 products we've made our way through, why they stayed in our rota...

Summer is not over yet (yay), which means the mosquitoes are still a problem (boo). If you’re not a fan of the traditional repellents, the internet is suggesting…Victoria’s Secret perfumes?! On today’s episode, we’re talking about the two VS scents that are allegedly protecting people from bites as good as DEET! We’re also covering some exciting new launches, Kirbie’s go-to powder, and Haus Labs’...

Facial aging: what happens when we get older? Dr. Amir Karam, the San Diego-based double board-certified plastic surgeon, promotes the fact that aging is inevitable, but also, taking care of your skin is a crucial part of prevention. In today's episode, he explains how skin changes contribute to facial aging just as much as volume loss and laxity, what types of skincare products are pertinent to k...

New moon🌙 , new hair 💇🏻‍♀️💇🏼‍♀️! Kirbie and Sara share the reason they both decided to make a chop. Then in news, they discuss Glossier’s forthcoming entry into Sephora, r.e.m. beauty’s 60-shade concealer launch, and a TikTok RN injector’s unsolicited beauty advice for Natalia Dyer. Plus, Sara’s sharing her current WOYF — friend-of-the-pod Halsey’s new brand, af94! Tune in to hear why you’ll...

Welcome to Beauty Court. Today, we're playing listener voicemails regarding a question we posed at the end of episode 248: do founder stories influence you to buy a product? Alternatively, if a founder's beliefs don't agree with yours, if the product is good — do you care? This week we also celebrate National Liptick Day and there's major sales going down at Ulta Beauty. Twitter has been abuzz wit...

Tiara Willis is a 20-year-old licensed esthetician whose influence began on Twitter as @ MakeupForWOC . Now, she's leading the conversation on the platform about important skincare topics and sharing her favorite products ( and the ones she's not a fan of) with her engaged community. Tiara amplified the "two finger rule" tip for sunscreen application, changing how people think about and wear SPF,...

On today’s episode, Kirbie and Sara start off by discussing their thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty (spoiler alert: they loved it) and offer up some important advice to their younger teen listeners (#hofomo). They’re also discussing a slew of celebrity/influencer beauty launches from Ashley Tisdale, Idris Elba and influencer Garance Dore. Kirbie is also sharing what’s currently on her face —...

It’s our third anniversary, Glamgelenos! To celebrate, we hosted our very first live recording via Spotify Live and it really felt like a party! So many of you joined us to discuss this week’s news — Khloe K.’s baby No. 2 with Tristan, the art of vabbing, and Kim K’s filler denial. You shared some of your WOYFs and we played a fun round of Data Girl based on the latest social beauty shopping trend...

Brow pencil smudging ? Wondering if you really should be reaching for the dry shampoo (again)? Or maybe you're ready to figure out how to keep your makeup from creasing in your smile lines this summer. We gotchu. We answered the Glamgeleno community's most common seasonal beauty questions while offering our favorite product recs from Ulta Beauty. You'll learn Sara's go-to brow routine, hear about...

How do you treat your adult acne? Or are you still searching for the right remedy? Dr. Joshua Zeichner is on the pod to discuss the main causes of adult acne and how you can treat and prevent breakouts. He’s highlighting prescriptions like spironolactone (which as benefits for the hair in addition to the skin) as well as an ingredient he is shocked isn’t in every single acne product out there: lin...

Did you get a nose job? Did you regret it? Turns out, a lot of people are having second thoughts about their rhinoplasty as of late and are seeking reversals to go back to their born noses. On today’s ep, we’re discussing why and sharing our thoughts on this interesting trend. Plus, an eyeliner trick that could make people fall in love with you? We challenge our Glams to give it a go. Kirbie and S...

Trademark infringement is a hot topic when it comes to celebrity beauty as of late. This week we have an expert to tell us what we don’t know (because there is A LOT we don’t know, non-legal peeps). Alexa Stabler-Adams is a trademark attorney and an expert when it comes to all things trademark and usage rights. (Plus, she’s loyal Glamgeleno listener!) She breaks down the complexities regarding the...

Real ones know that today’s guest is major on so many levels. Not only have Kirbie and Sara been talking about their love of their brand ever since it’s inception in 2021, but this beauty founder and CCO is also a Grammy nominated world star. Ashley Frangipane, better known as Halsey, is on the pod today to chat about why they wanted to throw their hat in the celebrity beauty game, their true love...

Today, Kirbie is sharing a super-WOYF of products she's been using in her skincare routine as of late. Then, she gives her final verdict on SKKN by Kim, having testing it for over a month — just in time for SKKN's launch today. She and Sara then break down the news that Revlon is filing for bankruptcy. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Sh...

On today’s episode, we’re talking about the fact that brands have gone overboard — nay, completely lost the plot — with some of these collaborations. From Velveeta's latest partnership with Nails Inc. to Fashion Nova's run at the beauty game, we're discussing why we perhaps the ideas have run dry. Things we're loving this week include Guide Beauty's partnership with Selma Blair and the incredible...

The microbiome. Probiotics. Holistic. You’ve surely heard all of these words when it comes to your skin, but what do they really mean beyond just marketing terms? On today’s episode, we’re speaking with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe about what we’re missing when it comes to our regimens, the importance of inner and outer skincare synergy, and why probiotic skincare is basically a...

This week, we’re discussing a bunch of juicy news including LimeCrime’s attempt at a rebrand and Nicole Kidman’s new beauty endeavor as Vegamour’s “hair wellness” ambassador. Sara is sharing all about her trip to Iceland with Blue Lagoon Skincare and Kirbie’s got a double WOYF, one of which is an exciting sunscreen launch that’s also got Sara’s approval.  Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com...

It's a solo episode! Resident self-tanning fiend and former professional airbrush artist Kirbie is breaking down everything you need to know to self-tan confidently, no matter your comfort level or skin tone. How do you properly tan the face? How much of those self-tanning drops should you actually use? Can you avoid that corn chip smell? So you turned orange — how can you avoid that in the future...

We're a day late this week for BREA-KIM-G news: Kim Kardashian’s got a new skin-care line and Kirbie’s got all of the exclusive details on what it is, when it’s coming out, and why she’s excited about it. We’re also discussing Emily Weiss stepping down as CEO of Glossier and what’s next for the brand. Plus, for WOYF, we’ve got not one, but two color-changing blush products that both Sara and Kirbi...

We promised you an episode about Sara’s journey with InBrace, so here it is — everything you need to know about the A.I.-powered behind-the-teeth braces that straightened her smile in 8 months (and gave her a baby lisp — apologies to our loyal listeners). We’ve got Dr. John Pham, the CEO and co-founder of InBrace on the pod to tell us how the technology works, as well as Dr. Ruth Kawakami, Sara’s...

Buckle up, we've got a lot to talk about! Kirbie & Sara are chatting about their favorite AAPI-owned beauty products for this week's WOYF, the sad news about Bite Beauty’s demise, and the drama surrounding Jones Road Beauty’s new WTFoundation. Plus, Kirbie gets quizzed on most popular perfumes according to Google, Instagram, and TikTok for Data Girl. Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.com...