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Vicky Tsai , founder and “Chief Treasure Hunter” of Tatcha , one of the most beloved skin care brands of the last decade and one of our favorites here at Gloss Angeles. After graduating from business school and working for large corporations, Vicky spent years traveling back and forth from the states to Asia. She developed acute dermatitis and tried everything to treat her skin. During her time in...

Georgia Louise is one of the world’s most sought after facialists, with clients like Jennifer Anistion, Emma Stone, Emily Blunt and Linda Evangelista. She received professional training in France, Switzerland and the UK, and established her practice in London in 2006. Her famously acclaimed Atelier was launched in Manhattan's Upper East Side in 2012, offering high end non-invasive facials, rated a...

We want to acknowledge the echo you’re going to hear in today’s ep — it’s because we are on location at Priscilla Ono’s gorgeous penthouse! Priscilla is the Global Makeup Artist for Fenty Beauty and is also responsible for creating some of Rihanna’s most memorable looks, from music videos to the red carpet. She was chosen out of hundreds of artists to join the Fenty Beauty Global Artistry Team in...

We're closing out our holiday programming with MAKEUP WEEK! We're discussing two Tatcha launches and the most-searched beauty questions on Google, plus each of our 5 favorite makeup launches of the year. A whipped matte lip cream, an unreal gloss, a posh liner, a eyebrow brush to top all eyebrow brushes — here's what topped our list in 2019! Be sure to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts:&nb...

Continuing skin week, today we're talking about the best way to pop a pimple at home and the most common skin care issue Shani Darden encounters when treating her clients. Shani is a renowned esthetician and the secret behind some of Hollywood’s most flawless faces, including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Her passion for simple, yet effective and no bullshit solution...

Welcome to the holidays with Gloss Angeles! Each week for the month of December, we’ll feature a different beauty theme. This week, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics — skincare! And just like last week, we’ve got a special episode coming up this Friday with one of our favorite skincare experts. Today’s episode features our top 10 favorite skincare launches of 2019, from luxurious body c...

You've heard us rave about Dyson hair products, which is why were were thrilled to get Veronica Alanis, Lead Insights Engineer at the brand on the pod! Veronica is responsible in-part for the creation of the Airwrap, the styling tool we feel truly revolutionized at-home hairstyling. To celebrate the opening of the new Dyson Demo store at Westfield Century City, we discuss what she and the Dyson te...

Welcome to holidays with Gloss Angeles! Each week this month we’ll feature a different beauty theme. This week is all about HAIR. Oh yeah, and we’ll be featuring two episodes a week this month! Today’s ep features the best hair launches of 2019. From hair color to textured hair products, there was a lot to get excited about. Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Ouai Super Dry Shampoo Olaplex #6 Bond Smoot...

Happy holidays! A cheat sheet for finding the best Black Friday deals, plus our favorite gifts to give and receive — because we’re huge advocates of treating yourself. We partnered with one of our sponsors, Afterpay , on this episode. All of our recommendations are broken down by price point and each product we selected is something we personally think would make an awesome gift for someone specia...

Is beauty sleep real? How long should you really be sleeping? Plus a warning about melatonin. We're answering all of your most-asked sleep questions today on the show with The Sleep Doctor himself. Dr. Michael Breus is a Clinical Psychologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He specializes in sleep disorders and is one of...

Today we're discussing how, where and what to donate and recycle when it comes to gently tested and unused beauty products, featuring some amazing organizations. In beauty news, cosmetics sales are down — what does this mean for the future of makeup? Plus Jaclyn Hill launches new product after her lipstick drama. What's on Our Face? Sara: Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel ($58) Ki...

April Gargiulo is the founder of Vintner’s Daughter , the cult-favorite brand beloved by skincare fanatics, from celebrities and beauty editors to clean beauty devotees and face oil enthusiasts. When April became pregnant with her first daughter, she tried to find a skincare product she could use that was free from chemicals and murky ingredients — she couldn’t find any. April had spent years work...

Our job is to try everything at least once, but that doesn't mean we don't pump the breaks when it comes to certain ingredients. We've learned over time what our skin can withstand, and we notice patterns when it comes to how our skin reacts to specific ingredients. Is it the ingredient itself, or how it's formulated? Consider this episode your roadmap — by no means are we saying all products with...

You're likely already using a vitamin C in your routine, but do you know what it's actually doing to your skin? And why you should be using it, other than to brighten your complexion? We're taking a deep dive into the buzzy skincare ingredient and chatting about vitamin C's many benefits (it can do more than just brighten!), what you should be looking for when finding a product that actually...

Today we have our first joint guests! Please welcome Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins of Breaking Beauty (which just hit 1M downloads!) to Gloss Angeles! Jill and Carlene made their way down to LA, and luckily we got some time to chat about their favorite drugstore dupes. If you love this episode, please follow and subscribe to Breaking Beauty on all major podcast platforms. (And do the same for us,...

Let's have a bo-talk, shall we? If you've ever wondered about injectables, how they work, their side effects or anything else regarding Botox and fillers, you'll want to save today's chat. Our guest is Carrie Strom , Senior Vice President of Allergan U.S. Medical Aesthetics. She leads the only all-female leadership team in the aesthetic injectables category, overseeing several iconic and best-sell...

Gadgets are a great way to supplement your skincare routine, especially if you can’t get into the spa for a facial. But not all gadgets are made equal. Kirbie and Sara reveal their top 3 favorite tools to use at home, from $5 to $500. (We’re sorry.) Tools and Gadgets Stacked Skincare Dermaroller, $125 Le Mieux Skin Perfecting Skin Spatula, $189 Odacite Gua Sha, $45 Tinkle Razor , $5 for pack of 6...

On this week's episode, we're chatting with Benefit Cosmetics' Global Brow Expert Jared Bailey about all things brows — how to shape them, how to fill them, how to find the right shade (hint: it's supposed to match a certain part of your body down there...), and what you should and shouldn't be doing when it comes to taming them. Plus, we're getting the full lowdown on Benefit's newest brow p...

Our first celebrity guest is the incomparable Laverne Cox. She is an Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning documentary film producer, SAG award winner, and an equal rights advocate and activist. You’ve seen her work in Orange Is The New Black , Doubt, The Mindy Project, Dear White People, most recently A Black Lady Sketch Show , and soon in JOLT with Kate Beckinsale. She is the first openly transge...

Curious about lash extensions? Wonder what you'd look like with a lash perm? Sara and Kirbie consider themselves experts when it comes to the two beauty treatments. On this episode, they are breaking down each lash treatment and filling you in on everything you need to know before you have them done.  https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Lash-Lifts-vs-Lash-Extensions-45595438 Be sure to subscribe...

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Renée Rouleau, famed esthetician and the woman responsible for teaching Kirbie a ton about skincare. Not only is she a huge favorite among beauty editors and celebrities alike (including Demi Lovato, Lisa Rinna, and Lili Reinhart), but Renée also runs her successful eponymous brand, which she started 20 years ago. Renée chats with us about how she got s...

One of the biggest parts of Kirbie and Sara’s jobs are testing new beauty products, so it only makes sense that they share their current favorites with Gloss Angeles listeners. This episode, Kirbie and Sara are sharing eight beauty products they tried in August and have become obsessed with, from an overnight, hydrating sleep mask to a creamy K-Beauty lip mousse. What’s On Your Face Sara: Rouge Di...

90% of aging comes from daily sun exposure — not major sunburns! Today we’re breaking down sun protection, the different types of rays that cause both burns and pre-mature aging and how much sunscreen is essential for optimal coverage. However, another important aspect of sun protection is what to do after you’ve been in the sun or gotten a burn, because chances are you'll have a burn in your life...

Our first guest had to be epic, right? Please welcome to Gloss Angeles the incomparable Daniel Martin! Daniel is a renowned makeup artist whose career spans decades — his work has been featured everywhere, from the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair to backstage at all of the fashion weeks, to some of the most famous and most beautiful mugs in Hollywood, including Jessica Alba and Elisabeth Moss, and...

You asked, we answered! A question we often get is “How do I read a product label?” We get it. Labels are very confusing. For instance, did you know hypoallergenic actually means nothing ? Manufacturers can make these claims, however, the FDA does not have a formal process for determining what products are deemed “hypoallergenic." How bizarre. https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling-claim...