Gloss Angeles

It's our last collaboration of Collaboration Madness Month and we're super excited to share it's with Forever35 ! Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer host the award-winning podcast, where the friends and fellow journalists share all their favorite things, from serums to self-care. Today, we asked them both to break down their full routines to share some of their favorite beauty products, what they thin...

We’re closing out Sustainability Month with a beauty legend and a leader in the sustainability movement. Victor Casale is the co-founder of MOB Beauty, a brand focused on creating pro quality makeup with non-irritating ingredients in reusable and recyclable packaging. But before he started MOB, Vic helped launch MAC Cosmetics as the Chief Chemist/Managing Director and then went on to create CoverF...

It's been a minute since we've filled you in on beauty news, Glamgelenos! This week, Kirbie and Sara are talking all things sunscreen. What's the deal with traveling with SPF? We're giving you the latest from the TSA. If you're still confused why Krave Beauty's Beet Shield is being pulled off the shelves, we're breaking down exactly why. Last, but not least, we're discussing Gwyneth Paltrow's cont...

Today we’re covering one of the most discussed and confusing topics when it comes to beauty and sustainability: RECYCLING! What are you supposed to do with all those empty dry shampoo bottles? Can you really recycle those eyeshadow palettes? And what exactly is the mobius loop? Kirbie and Sara break down everything you need to know when it comes to recycling your empty beauty goods, from how to re...

Do you think about Britney Spears? Like, in general? It’s no secret Kirbie does — A LOT. In our second podswap of the month, we have the host of Dunzo !, Troy McEady, on to discuss Britney and the conversation that revolves around her hair. Dunzo! revisits celebrity relationships you thought you knew everything about. A true pop culture historian with a memory like a steel trap, Troy discusse...

We’re kicking off Sustainability Month with our first guest! Twenty five years ago, long before “clean” beauty was a buzzword, Brook Harvey-Taylor launched Pacifica Beauty . Now, she’s considered the godmother of the movement, dedicating her life’s work to creating quality beauty that’s accessible to everyone and better for our planet. During our interview, Brook shares how she got her start selli...

If Gloss Angeles had a third co-host, we’d nominate David Yi . In addition to being the Editor-in-Chief of Very Good Light , the author of the upcoming book Pretty Boys, and founder of Biden Beauty — yes, the one from the 2020 Election! — the multihyphenate has decided to launch his very own gender-inclusive skincare brand called Good Light. On this episode, David talks about his mission to redefi...

It’s Mailbag timeeee! You asked, we’re answering. On this episode, we’re addressing all the questions you have been chatting about in the Facebook group , covering everything from whether you should get preventative Botox to the difference between gua sha vs. jade rollers. Listen to see if your Q got A'd! We’ll be doing this regularly, so hit us with your questions for our next mailbag episode. (R...

Whether or not you have kids, plan to have kids, or don’t want kids at all, we guarantee you’ll learn something from today's episode! Sara, Peach & Lily founder Alicia Yoon and Dr. Harvey Karp — pediatrician, best-selling author of the #1 parent guide Happiest Baby on the Block, and creator of the SNOO — discuss motherhood, beauty sleep for new moms and more. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Glos...

On today's episode, we are continuing the conversation about how to show love and support for the AAPI community during these difficult times. Kirbie and Sara are highlighting some of their favorite Asian-owned beauty brands, creators, and organizations in hopes you'll support them with your dollar or a follow. Glossangelespod.com Facebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos...

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a beauty product from scratch, consider today’s episode your first lesson. Our guest knows A LOT about making makeup and skincare products from ideation to launch, thanks to his decade-long career working in the industry. Daniel Kiyoi became the Creative Director of Tarte at just 26 years old and is responsible for helping create and design some of t...

The business of beauty is a big one, but when it comes down to it, there are eight mega companies that have a hold on the cosmetic market and own a huge number of our favorite makeup, hair, and skincare brands. On today’s episode, we break down which brands are sisters and what parent conglomerates own them, from L’Oreal to LVMH. You might be surprised to learn that your favorite drugstore lipstic...

You don’t need to be a fan of the show ‘Euphoria’ to understand the impact Donni Davy ’s makeup artistry has had on the industry, let alone pop culture. Those rhinestone-studded cat eyes or glitter tears that’s been crowding your IG feed? It’s all thanks to Donni’s influence. And while we’re obsessed with the bold and unapologetic makeup movement she helped start, there is so much more to Donni’s...

A few weeks back, we raved about the one and only Droplette : a misting device that uses technology to deliver ingredients not on top of the skin, but into the skin. Looking for a solution for a medical disorder, founders Madhavi Gavini and Rathi Srinivas saw the value Droplette offered the skincare industry, and thus a device was born. We had so many questions about the product itself after featu...

We are still in shock from the news that after 20 years, Becca Cosmetics will cease operations in September. We have our thoughts on what could have ultimately lead to the downfall of the cosmetics brand. In our new (and certainly recurring) segment Celebrity Skin, we have a slew of celebrity launches to discuss. (Yes, more!) We dive into one of the incubators behind many celebrity-lead brands to...

In 2015, Melissa Butler pitched her brilliant business on ‘Shark Tank’ — a bold, colorful, and inclusive beauty line that she believed would disrupt the market. She was rejected and criticized, but that didn’t stop her. Years later, The Lip Bar would become one of Target’s best-selling makeup brands, garnering a huge fan base which included the likes of Michelle Obama (more on that in the episode!...

Kirbie and Sara are back with some piping hot beauty news! First up, a boatload of celebrity beauty brand launches including one from the indefatigable momager-turned-momtrepreneur Kris Jenner herself. Would you buy KJ skincare? Let’s discuss. We’re also talking the latest K-Beauty trends and the hairstyle (and jeans) TikTok youths love to hate. Plus, a concealer/foundation from Marc Jacobs that’s...

When it comes to celebrity estheticians in Hollywood, Kate Somerville is the OG. Kirbie and Sara have been longtime fans of Kate and her products, as well as her famous clinic on Melrose Place. But there’s a lot more to know about Kate than the famous faces she’s worked on or the skincare she’s made. In our interview with the legend herself, Kate shares stories about growing up in a barn, her...

In honor of Valentine's Day — or Galentine's Day as we like to call it over here at Gloss Angeles — we have Matthew Herman, co-founder of Boy Smells, on the pod to discuss all things candles, fragrance, and emotions (specifically the ones that certain scents can evoke). Matthew and his partner David Kien founded the brand in their LA kitchen as an experiment back in 2016 and now, Boy Smells is one...

Is your skin dry? Or is it just dehydrated? Are you aware there is a difference between Aquaphor and Vaseline? What are you doing in the shower that's causing more harm than good to your skin? Esthetician, brand-founder and glow queen Joanna Vargas is today's guest to discuss the purpose of our skin, the difference between hydrating and moisturizing, and what factors may be contributing to your pa...

"I think she changed our lives," Sara tells Kirbie. And it's true. Bridgette Hill , WTS, a certified trichologist known as The Scalp Therapist is a wealth of information that will change the way we treat our hair and scalp moving forward. What are microbiome imbalances and how do they affect your hair growth? Why hasn't scalp health been studied until recently? Are you overcleansing your hair? Wha...

Don't be offended — we've been in your exact position. That's why we're sharing our tips on how to avoid these three extremely common mistakes you're making when it comes to your skincare routine. They may sound like common sense, or they may surprise you — it's hard to know since skincare is so personal. It's a topic we're commonly asked about and we hope this guide helps you get out of skincare...

Emma Chamberlain is an entrepreneur, which is more than a lot of us could say when we were 19, amirite? She's also a global sensation with over 12M Instagram followers, 9M+ Youtube subscribers and over 1B views on the platform. Everyone wants a piece of Emma and she's happy to oblige — she's a content creator, podcaster, coffee company owner and now Creative Director and Global Brand Ambassador fo...

TikTok is the reason many of us have kept our sanity this year due to its thriving algorithm and insanely watchable videos. There's tons of beauty gems to be found but also quite a few ideas we wouldn't recommend partaking in. Today we're explaining the best and worst of trends from the 'Tok, from creating dark circles with makeup (???) to a lawsuit that has many TikTok users throwing out their sh...

You fell in love with Lana Condor while watching her charming portrayal of Lara Jean Covey in Netflix's " To All the Boys I've Loved Before ." The actress and singer is joining us on today's episode to talk all of the things: eyelash extensions and how to maintain them between appointments, having to give up the emotional attachment to her hair as an actress, how Noah Centineo's body changed throu...