Gloss Angeles

We've wanted to make this episode for awhile now! We got to chatting about brands and products we're obsessed with but don't show enough love on the podcast. All that changes today! We're singing the praises of 6 brands, including skincare, makeup and haircare saviors. These brands have been tried and trues throughout our lives, from the drugstore brand Sara was purchasing long before she was a be...

Today's guest really needs no introduction, but humor us? Jen Atkin is founder of Ouai, a coveted hairstylist to stars like Chrissy Teigen, the Kardashians, the Jenners, the Hadids; aspiring dog ranch owner and now she can officially add author to that long list. In the beauty industry, Jen is known for her incredible work ethic, lifting up others within the beauty world and working to bring talen...

It's Tuesday, which means we've got recommendations for what should be on your face! Kirbie is obsessed with this tinted moisturizer that gives a filtered finish and Sara is living up to her resolution of treating her body as well as her face with her picks. Plus, lots of beauty news to discuss: a popular brand is coming to Target, Ulta has a sale everyone needs to get in on, and is there any trut...

Brad Mondo typically reacts to videos of people doing things like ombre-ing their hair at home with box dye or critiquing makeovers from shows like America's Next Top Model , but today the hairdresser is reacting to his current reality as an internet sensation. With over 6 million subscribers on Youtube, Brad discusses how he keeps his sanity when dealing with both the blessing and curse of social...

Do you *have* to use the NuFace gel primer? Why does your sunscreen pill after your skincare regimen is applied? Is the Droplette going to be the biggest beauty game changer of 2021? And who really should be rubbing Vaseline on their skin? We're answering all these questions in today's episode. Plus, one special makeup artist is recognized as a Dame by the Queen herself, and in celeb beauty launch...

Lisa Eldridge 's first gig was being booked by ELLE for a job with Cindy Crawford — and her life seemingly hasn't slowed down since. The professional makeup artist and founder of her eponymous makeup line is one of the most sought-after artists in the world by celebrities, beauty brands and fans alike. She really needs no introduction, because of course you know Lisa. She has millions of followers...

Even though we thought this year would never end, we made it! It’s our last Tuesday episode of the year, so we’re reflecting on all of our favorite beauty moments and products of 2020. From the Pull Up or Shut Up campaign to the launch of 1,000 celebrity beauty brands, we’re discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Plus, we recap our top 3 favorite launches of the year — can you guess our picks...

Glamgelenos, today’s episode is our 100th! In the words of our dear friend JVN, can you believe?! We’re celebrating the milestone with two guests we’ve long admired — Jennifer Sullivan and Jessica Matlin of Fat Mascara ! These two have been in the beauty podcast game since 2016, paving the way for others like ours. Because we have their brilliant beauty journalist brains on the pod (and because it...

A sunscreen controversy. The secret to JLO’s glowy skin. Sephora x…Kohl’s?! There is no shortage of riveting beauty news to discuss this week, so grab a festive beverage of choice and tune in to hear Kirbie and Sara’s hot takes (plus some #WhatsOnYourFace goodies we think you might want to put on your holiday wishlist).  Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @ glossangelspod | TikT...

Before Sara unexpectedly went into labor, we were planning on doing our first Gloss Angeles Mailbag episode where we wanted to answer questions that were submitted through our Instagram . We had to hit pause for a few weeks, but we’re finally getting to your burning questions, covering everything from what exfoliants you should be using, how to use ingredients together and how you can get your sta...

Deck the halls with beauty products! We are back with our annual gift guide and this year, we’re keeping it simple. In this episode, we’re breaking down 14 products we would give (or like to receive!) this holiday season. From a $15 makeup brush set to a $200 LED mask, there’s definitely something for every beauty lover on your list (and every budget). Access our gift doc here ! Watch our episodes...

Turn up the holiday trap music, grab a cozy blanket, and get those credit cards ready — Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us! On today’s special episode, we’re going through the best and most exciting deals you should shop this week, from your favorite retailers to essential brands, tools and more. Some sales are starting as early as today, while others won’t go live until after your Thanksgi...

Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng are not your typical beauty brand founders. They’re young (Gen Z, represent), they’re women of color, and they are encouraging their customers to embrace their chronic skin conditions. While Topicals ’ products are made with scientifically-proven ingredients aimed to help issues like eczema, rosacea, and acne, they aren’t meant to “fix” your skin. Olamide and Claudia...

We’ve got lots of juicy beauty news to discuss this week. Ulta Beauty is coming to Target! What does this mean and what will it look like? We share our thoughts. Pharrell is launching his own skincare brand and it reminds us A LOT of this Gloss Angeles fave. On this week of What’s on Your Face, Sara’s got a new Dove hand sanitizer to recommend (#2020) while Kirbie raves about an influencer-backed...

If you’re a beauty lover (which you obviously are since you listen to this podcast) then you’re likely an avid reader of Allure, too, like us. That’s why this episode is extra special — we’ve got Allure’s editor in chief, Michelle Lee, and Allure’s executive beauty director, Jenny Bailly BOTH on the podcast! Michelle and Jenny lead the incredible editorial team at Allure, bringing us the best in b...

Big news today: SARA'S BACK! Our resident Hot Mom is making her grand return to Gloss Angeles and we have a ton of a ground to cover. First of all, we've all been thirsty for newscasters. Does anyone have Chris Cuomo's information? (We kid... kind of.) Kirbie bought some goodies at the Sephora sale including a fragrance everyone needs to get this winter because it's like capturing the scent of a b...

We know some of you may be anxious as it’s Election Day in the US and you may want to take your mind off what’s going on. Today's ep dissects about how beauty and politics collide, from red lipstick being used as a symbol of political warefare to a monumental makeup moment that many point to changing an election's outcome. Our guest is beauty writer and author Arabelle Sicardi. Arabelle is an incr...

Today is our Halloween episode! Halloween and Hocus Pocus are synonymous with each other, and if you grew up watching the 1993 classic, chances are it has a special place in your heart. Hocus Pocus is one of Kirbie's top 5 favorite films, and today's guest is the creator of Billy Butcherson's incredible special effects makeup and the animatronic puppet, Binx the cat. Special effects makeup artist...

Today's guest is probably no stranger to you, especially if you consume a lot of beauty podcasts. Emma Guns is a beauty, health and lifestyle writer, presenter and brand consultant. She created the The Emma Guns Show in April 2016 and has amassed over 8 million downloads of the podcast since. Kirbie was thrilled to have her as a guest co-host because of her expertise in the beauty industry and Bri...

It's like y'all have ESP or something! We've gotten so many requests to have board certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss on the show over the past few weeks, which made us that more excited for this episode to air! Dr. Idriss specializes in facial aesthetics and rejuvenation, as well as minimally invasive body tightening. Dr. Idriss is a digital darling, having amassed a large follo...

BeautyStat is a fan favorite here at Gloss Angeles. It's one of those products we trust because it works. The brains behind the brand is Ron Robinson — a man with years of industry experience as a cosmetic chemist. Ron got his start in the industry formulating for brands like Clinique and La Mer; he went on to create successful beauty blog BeautyStat, the namesake of his brand. As our first cosmet...

Today we have Elle.com's Beauty Director Chloe Hall as our special guest host! Chloe joins Kirbie to discuss what it was like working with Tracee Ellis Ross on Elle's State of Black Beauty package, interviewing Cardi B., and writing her most recent story about Jessica Florence — a woman who had stage 3 breast cancer but experienced medical racism. We also discuss big news coming out of California:...

What's considered scary in the world of beauty? Counterfeit makeup, how mica is sourced, and an unpredictable chemical that you won't find on an INCI list. Today's episode covers all these topics with guest Lexy Lebsack. Lexy is a correspondent, producer, writer, and editor. She reports on-camera across culture, business, travel, and beauty topics, but is best known for her Webby award-winning doc...

We have a lot to discuss on today’s episode! Joining Kirbie is Kristina Rodulfo, Beauty Director for Women’s Health. Kristina worked previously at Elle, having co-produced Webby-nominated documentary BEAT: How Drag Queens Shaped the Beauty Industry. She worked with Kirbie at POPSUGAR and has also appeared in InStyle, Harper’s BAZAAR, Into the Gloss and Stylecaster. Kristina notably started Donate...

October is Eczema Awareness Month! Eczema is a very common skin condition that presents itself in several ways, with a reported 3 million cases per year. It's important to know how to soothe your skin and what measures can be taken to help — especially noting products or ingredients to avoid. Our special guest is board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry who will walk us through the basics,...