Gloss Angeles

’Tis the season to get hot and sweaty! 🥵💦 While we’re fine with a little dewiness, we really want to know — how can we keep the body odor at bay?!👃 We are sitting down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alicia Zalka to discuss why we sweat, what makes B.O. so stinky, and most importantly, how we can avoid being smelly not just in the summer, but all year round. Tune in for her expert tips!...

In today’s mini ep, we should be taking a hiatus but alas, we’re here, and we’re covering a lot of ground! To start, there’s brow pomade in pencil form and a balmy lip gloss that’s giving nostalgic Cargo vibes that Kirbie is obsessing over, Sara shares a cool brand from Refinery29’s Summer Beauty Innovator Awards 🍅, what’s going on with Kylie Cosmetics & KKW Beauty’s rebrand, everything you n...

We have gushed about NuFACE many times on the pod, so it's shocking it took us *this* long to get woman behind the first-ever at-home microcurrent device on the show! Tera Peterson co-founded NuFACE in 2005 with her mother, a fellow aesthetican and decades-long user of professional microcurrent treatments at the spa. We're often asked about how to incorporate microcurrent into your routine, how it...

It was only our second episode, but we discussed a much-debated topic: what's the best way to apply your skincare products? We'll touch on essences and toners (and the difference between the two), when eye cream should be applied, and debate about the application of oils. And we correct a previously reported stance on SPF. Take a listen and enjoy this rewind episode from 2019! Glossangelespod.com...

On June 9th, 2019, Gloss Angeles was born — and we’re so thankful for the support you’ve offered us over the years! One thing we haven’t done in our over 100(!) episodes is interview each other, so today we’re putting ourselves in the hot seat. So where do we see ourselves in 20 years? What was the worst interview experience we’ve each had? Who would be in our celebrity glam squads? We spill the t...

Let's take it back to 2019, Glams! This month we're enjoying our summer, so you'll notice most (if not all) Tuesday episodes will be republished from our archives! This episode first aired July 23rd, 2019 -- our third podcast EVER! -- but the tips remain the same. We're sharing our tried and true hacks for keeping your makeup put all summer long. We'll have fresh guest episodes each Friday! Glossa...

She’s bacccckkkkk. Gloss Angeles favorite Amanda Montell has returned to our podcast to once again share her linguistic prowess with us, this time discussing the language of fanaticism and how the beauty industry uses speech to create cult-like devotion in certain communities. Amanda just released her second book Cultish, which examines the power that words have and the way people and brands use t...

There's been so much news (and drama!) within the sunscreen industry that we thought a primer on the history of SPF was due for The Glossary. We talk about sunscreen nonstop on the pod, but how does it actually work? What's the best way to reapply over makeup? How is it regulated? Is SPF 50 really better than SPF 30? Learn about the beginnings of sunscreen regulations in the United States, who we...

Hyram Yarbro was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Arizona to a Mormon Family, not paying much attention to skincare. After moving to Hawaii, getting a sunburn (how times have changed!) and needing a product to help conceal the redness, he ventured into a Sephora and learned quickly the power of cosmetics. Fast forward to 2017, Hyram launched his Youtube channel, advocating for his audience to...

Happy Newsday! Get your a$$ over to Wal-mart — Sharon Chuter just launched a new brand exclusive to the major retailer. Exciting! Are you a Paula's Choice fan? Then you probably heard the brand just got acquired by a huge beauty conglomerate. Tell us how you really feel! Finally, some stressful(?!) beauty news: a study found “forever chemicals” (aka PFAs) were widespread in several makeup products...

It's Friday! Today's guest is one of our favorite people in the industry: Jessica Cruel, Allure’s Content Director. On today’s episode, we talk to Jess about her newest endeavor — The Melanin Edit , a platform exploring every facet of Black beauty and skincare, from the most innovative treatments for hyperpigmentation to the social and emotional realities. Jess also shares how she got st...

The band is back together! After a year and a half of recording through Zoom, Kirbie and Sara reunited for an in-person recording during a recent trip to Austin! Tune in to today’s episode to hear the two catch up IRL and share the beauty products they packed with them for their first trip since before the world shut down. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles...

You called, so we're answering! On today's Mailbag episode, we're addressing all of the questions you left us on our hotline, on Instagram, and in the Facebook group. Tune in to hear our hot takes on when to start using retinol, what order your sunscreen should be applied, and our favorite lightweight concealers.  Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glam...

What sexy cupcake of a performer has us gushing over their (potential) upcoming beauty brand? What’s the fate of Marc Jacobs Beauty? Should you throw away your sunscreen because some random Mommy influencer tells you to? (Spoiler alert: no.) We’re answering these beauty questions during headlines this week! We’re excited about Deciem’s stance on chemicals and hope more brands follow suit, plus we’...

Happy Pride Month, Glamgelenos! We’re kicking things off with one of the OG beauty Youtubers and “men in makeup” — MannyMUA! Manny sat down with us to chat about growing up in a Mormon household, how he got his start on YouTube, and his latest palette for Lunar Beauty. He also talked to us about his recent interview with President Biden about the vaccine and SPF — so major! Tune in now. Gloss...

Welcome to The Glossary: a new series that breaks down everything you need to know about specific ingredients, featuring a few of our favorite product recommendations. We’re kicking the series off with a tried-and-true that’s known for helping your skin look brighter and smoother — it’s LACTIC ACID! If you’ve ever wondered where it came from, what it does, and how to use it, grab your notebook and...

If you're a beauty fan, you're a fan of Marianna Hewitt. The influencer and co-founder of Summer Fridays has 1 million Instagram followers clocking all of her best beauty tips, from how to use the Dyson Airwrap to showcasing celebrities doing her makeup. But it took some time for Marianna to get to this point. Today, she outlines her original career goals, what it was like working with brands befo...

Facebook debuts live shopping, a comfy lip trend you're going to be seeing everywhere, and CVS Beauty's continuing efforts to end photoshopped ads — we're talking about all of it on today's episode! Plus, it's Data Girl time! Kirbie is quizzing Sara about the top 10 beauty brands in the US (according to Tribe Dynamics). Play along and tell us how many you got right. And Sara's bursting over this n...

There’s no need to intro today’s iconic guest because we are all fans — she is one of the reasons the beauty industry is ~thriving~ today. Michelle Phan walked so we could R-U-N, y’all. But on this episode, the OG influencer-turned-mogul is talking about topics beyond just makeup and skincare. We’re chatting Bitcoin, astrology, and YouTube drama. Plus, the latest Em Cosmetics launch that’ll have y...

We’ve got a lot to chat about on this week’s beauty news! Kristin Cavallari is coming out with her own skincare line, and while interesting, one thing about it rubs us the wrong way. Zara Beauty is happening, but why? And MAC is collaborating with the CRUELest Disney villain. (A tangent ensures, be prepared. {Disney pun intended.}) Plus, a calming skincare trend Kirbie thinks we’ll be seeing every...

If you've ever considered microneedling for things like fine lines, skin texture or decompressed acne scars — or have had a microneedling appointment before — this episode is for you! We're thrilled to partner with Aesthetics Biomedical on this episode, the company behind Vivace RF Microneedling . Vivace is known as one of the most sought-after name-brand professional microneedling treatments, as...

It's Wednesday (sorry we're a day late!) and we have a lot of celebrity beauty headlines to cover. First up, the Prince Estate has collaborated with Urban Decay on an upcoming collection. Kirbie and Sara share their thoughts (and the missed product opportunities –– When Doves Cry-liner, anyone?). Sara tries to hide her jealousy of Lori Harvey (and fails), who is not only launching a skincare brand...

If you’ve listened to the pod before, you know we’re big fans of Michelle Ranavat. Her line of luxury botanical skincare products inspired by the beauty rituals of Indian Royalty are not only highly effective, but will also make you feel like a total Queen when using it. In this episode, Michelle chats with us about how she went from STEM to beauty, what the main principles of Ayurveda are, and wh...

It's May! In plant news, TikTok is obsessed with chlorophyll for acne, but is there any legitimacy to the claims it helps clear up your skin? We investigate. Plus, we now know every brand that will be available at Kohl's x Sephora, including some notables missing from the list. Tennis champ Naomi Osaka is getting into the SPF game, and Kirbie is dishing (pun intended) on a product that's totally c...

We’re closing out Sustainability Month with one of the leaders in the movement. You can’t talk about conscious beauty without talking about Tata Harper . The Colombian-born engineer-turned-beauty brand founder is behind one of the most popular luxury clean beauty brands on the market. On the pod, Tata talks about how her brand has evolved since launching in 2010, what it’s like to run her own busi...