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NIPPLES! Did we get your attention? We definitely had the giggles this episode! Today we're sharing a shorter version of our regular show because we have a great, hour-long interview launching on Friday. So it's just us! Grab your drink of choice and let's chat while you're going through your end of day skin care routine. We have two big pieces of beauty news to share, including Soko Glam's new sk...

Dr. Simone Xavier , co-founder of Sigma Beauty , joins us to talk all about brushes. Dr. Xavier created Sigma with her husband with a unique background. Having received a Ph. D. molecular bacteriology and infectious diseases and a masters in veterinary pathology, she knows a thing or two about how bacteria spreads — something we need to heed now more than ever. We are huge fans of Sigma brushes an...

Sharon Chuter's story is incredible. We have her on the show because of the work she's doing with the Pull Up or Shut Up initiative — a movement she created — where brands are being asked to disclose not only how many black employees they have, but how many are in leadership positions. The movement has caught on quickly and many of you are demanding transparency from your favorite brands. From gra...

It's hard to concentrate on anything other than what's happening in the news. Today we have special guest Kayla Greaves , senior beauty editor at InStyle, who discusses with us the state of the beauty industry and what brands can be doing to be better for their black consumers and employees, plus how to be an ally to the black community. We're also highlighting 10 black-owned beauty businesses we...

Sarah Tanno-Stewart is the Global Artistry Director at Haus Labs where she works with her client and close friend Lady Gaga — maybe you've heard of her? — to create innovative products for the brand. We invited Sarah on the pod to celebrate the release of LG's 6th studio album, Chromatica, which is out today! Sarah is an incomparable artist; someone who has a wealth of experience and an inspiring...

THERE'S A BABY ON BOARD! Sara announced her pregnancy this weekend and thank goodness because we could barely keep quiet much longer. To celebrate, we have Dr. Joyce, M D FAAD. as today's guest and she's covering everything you want and need to know about pregnancy skincare. What ingredients are off limits? And are there any treatments you can safely undergo? Is eating your own placenta a scam? Pl...

You asked for this one: in our glorious Facebook group, you wanted to know how products are picked to be sold at certain retailers and what the future of beauty shopping will look like. We instantly thought of one of our favorite e-tailers, Dermstore, who has been a leader in the skincare space and online beauty shopping since it was created in 1999 by a dermatologist. 14 years later, they were ac...

We're honored to have today's guest on the show! Celebrating Asian Pacific American Hertitage Month, Anh Co Tran joins us to share his story of coming to America as an infant with his parents and nine brothers and sisters and how his upbringing shaped his career and his idea of beauty. Of course we couldn't have him on the show without asking about all things hair, where he divulges the mistakes p...

Rosacea affects 415 million people worldwide. It's a skin condition that results from a variety of factors and triggers, the latter of which can be difficult to pinpoint if you don't know where to start. We have board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Farber of Schweiger Dermatology in NYC as a guest today, and she breaks down what rosacea actually is, the four subtypes, how to identify triggers...

CBD is easily one of the most pitched products in our inboxes. We sometimes feel so overwhelmed with CBD brands and products that it can be easy for us to want to move on to the next big trend. The fact is, however, that most people are just discovering this "gorgeous molecule" (as Casey Georgeson of Saint Jane puts it). We invited Meredith Schroeder, co-founder Fleur Marché — an e-comm site...

April 22nd is Earth Day! On today's episode, we're focusing on how to incorporate sustainable products into our routine, what to look for (because even we get confused) and brands that are walking the walk and talking the talk. Because the term "sustainable" can have a variety of meanings, we invited friend of the podcast and redeeming Aquaruian Jenny Ong on to discuss her journey to curating her...

You know by now that we adore clean beauty brand Kosas , which was founded in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes, a scientist, artist, entrepreneur, mother, and life-long beauty devotee. Sheena was introduced to cosmetics at a young age by her mother, who worked in the industry. Her fascination with makeup and artistic expression lead her to study chemistry at UCI and get a painting apprenticeship with artis...

Betina Goldstein is one of the most celebrated nail artists in the industry and has worked on countless celebrity nails, from Zoe Kravitz to Bella Hadid, and is also a Chanel and Essie ambassador. Today, she's walking us through an at-home manicure, how we should be caring for our nails and hands, and how to get rid of gel polish at home. Plus, Sara shares some BIG news.  Product mention...

Glams, Kirbie had an issue with her mic. We're sorry. If it's unbearable, please let us know -- this is an informative ep we want you to enjoy, and if the audio quality isn't decent, we might re-record it. Thanks for bearing with us! Retinol is tauted as THE anti-aging ingredient, and for good reason: it does a lot to help with skin turnover. We dissect everything you need to know, from what...

It’s no secret we love prestige brands, like a fancy serum or decadent créme, but we also believe good skin care doesn’t mean spending hundreds of dollars. Our personal philosophy is you should only buy what you need. If something is working for you, keep doing it! You don’t need every product you see posted about on instagram, websites, and yes, even Gloss Angeles. But if you are shopping to upda...

We hope you've been finding ways to keep busy and entertained while social distancing, Glamgelenos. May we recommend our Instagram ? We have a great social distancing beauty routine to help you get through the week and lots of ways to connect with us on social through our FB group and on IG, obvi. Today we break down why the new Dyson Corrale is truly innovative (for anyone who wasn't impressed),...

It's a beauty editor kiki! Zoë Foster Blake is one of Australia’s most celebrated beauty experts. But before she became a beauty brand founder, she was just like us — a beauty editor! Zoe was the beauty director of Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR Australia. She then went on to write a few books, including Amazing Face, a best-selling beauty bible, and then decided to start her own beauty blog bac...

Sasha Plavsic is the founder of ILIA Beauty , a prestige line of natural and organic beauty products that combine superior color performance and nourishing organics based in Laguna Beach. Before Sasha started the company, she had years of branding experience helping beauty and wellness companies, including Urban Decay and Saje Natural Wellness. So when she discovered that there wasn’t any existing...

We have a bonus episode this Friday! Part two of our discussion with Dr. Samolitis is all about melasma: what causes it, what does it look like, what's the best skin routine for it and what treatments ultimately will help keep it calm.  Get more great info from Dr. Samolitis at The Skin Facile Dermatology + Boutique   -- Follow us on Instagram:  instagram.com/GlossAngelesPod Shop al...

Dr. Nancy Samolitis , MD, FAAD is our guest today, answering all your questions from how to get rid of chin fat, when to see a dermatologist vs. an esthetician and why she appreciates Dr. Pimple Popper. Plus, she reveals a new FDA-approved alternative to Accutane. Dr. Samolitis is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology and has been practicing since 2005. She...

Happy Valentine's Day, Glamgelenos. Treat yourself to a face mask and get read for some ASMR because today we have one of the most renowned celebrity makeup artists in the world on the show — who has one of the most soothing voices in the podcast game. Kate Lee is responsible for some of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood, including Charlize Theron, Emilia Clarke, Rooney Mara, and Anne Hathaway...

JVN!!! Can you believe? This week we have Jonathan Van Ness on the show. The lil baby angel cherub and Clean Beauty Ambassador for Biossance was gracious enough to answer all of your hair questions, offer advice on how to shop to clean beauty, discuss how he manages his psoriasis, and give some truly useful insight into the self-care movement and how to truly take care of yourself. He also nicknam...

It’s been awhile since we chatted! Today is an extra-long What’s on Your Face and Beauty News episode. What mascara combo is giving Kirbie killer lashes? What $210 (!!!) serum is helping Sara’s facial redness? And what the hell does KVD Vegan Beauty mean? We gotchu. --- Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Lift and Curl Mascara ($24) Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer ($36) Kristin Ess Fragrance-Free Detang...

You'd be hard pressed to find a beauty lover that hasn't tried a Korean beauty product or trend. But there was once a time when purchasing K-beauty products was difficult unless you physically traveled to the region. Soko Glam changed the game by curating the best K-Beauty had to offer. The brains behind the operation — and the skincare brand Then I Met You — is Charlotte Cho . Charlotte is an est...

You might know Dr. Loretta Ciraldo , MD, FAAD, as the creator of the cult-favorite Tightening Eye Gel , which won Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards this year. She is a highly sought-after board-certified dermatologist with over 40 years of experience, an avid clinical researcher, published author, and a regular on-camera expert. Her research experience started in 1975 in the Dermatology Department of...