Gloss Angeles

{GLOSS ANGELES REWIND} Come back to June 2022 to hear our exclusive chat with Haiely Bieber! Hailey Bieber’s skin is as good, if not better than it appears on Instagram and TikTok. Believe (or should we say Beliebe) us — we had the chance to hang out with the newly-minted beauty entrepreneur at Rhode HQ to talk about the launch of her skincare line. But that wasn’t all we talked about either. In a...

Today’s episode is brought to you by NOYZ. If you know the beauty industry, you know the powerhouse that’s Shaun Neff. He’s created and taken brands to the next level, from Sun Bum to Pattern Beauty to Beis. Neff’s latest brand launch, NOYZ, is a fragrance brand meant to change everybody’s opinion on what fragrance should look like and make you feel. He speaks about traditional fragrance marketing...

Attention, Glams! We are taking a little summer break (for the first time ever!). For the month of June, we won’t be having any Tuesday episodes with Kirbie and Sara. But don’t worry, we’ll be back before you know it. And because we couldn’t leave you hanging, we have guest episodes coming to you on Fridays!  On today’s episode, we’re chatting about our upcoming 5th birthday in July! A specia...

We’re talking all things eyes on today’s episode with Dr. Rany Woo, a cataract and refractive eye surgeon who recently did Sara’s life-changing EVO ICL procedure. We ask Dr. Rany how our eyes change as we age, the differences between all the refractive eye surgeries (LASIK vs. PRK vs. Smile), and the reason you shouldn’t be using those red eye-reducing eye drops as much as you are. She also shares...

Happy AANHPI month! We’re shouting out our favorite Asian-founded beauty brands of the moment. In case you missed it, Kirbie’s scalp was dubbed the cleanest of the entire Dyson Hair event — how does she do it? She shares her routine. Then, Kirbie and Sara dive into news, including what happened to Rose Inc and Beautycounter, both of which have undergone significant changes in ownership and operati...

Dani Austin hive, rise up — we’ve got the influencer and Divi founder on the pod! Dani joins the show to talk all things hair care and scalp health and why she wanted to create her own haircare brand, which sold $40M in the first year alone just from their serum. In our convo, she discusses the science and strategy behind Divi and her own hair loss journey, the wild world of content creation (she...

JLo’s unenthusiastic Met Gala response, Dyson’s new super-smart Supersonic hair dryer , and the latest in Youthforia drama — we’re discussing it all on today’s episode. We first react to a video that went viral of Jennifer Lopez answering who she was wearing to the Met Gala. Did you think she was purposely being salty? Hear our thoughts. Then, we chat about Dyson’s latest launch which focuses on s...

Thank you to iNN Beauty Project for partnering with us on this episode. You've heard us rave about Extreme Cream, now get to know the powerhouse women behind iNN Beauty Project ! Joining us today are co-founders Jen Shane and Alisa Metzger, who both have an incredible resume in the beauty industry. When Extreme Cream launched in January, it because a viral hit — so much so that it caused Kirbie to...

Another Gloss Angeles milestone: it’s our 400th episode! We knew we had to get a special guest for today’s episode, so we have none other than Emmy-award winning makeup artist (and fellow Glamgeleno) Alexandra French ! Alex joins the show to share her thorough (and epic) WOYF, how she manifested her job on Euphoria — and why she’s leaving the show for season 3, the politics of being a part of a ce...

Are you afraid of the dark? You might be after this spooky story! Sara shares a recent “encounter” Zoe and her had with a shadowy figure in their home. SOS! In less frightening news, we have our favorite board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Facile , Dr. Nancy Samolitis , back on the podcast to answer some mailbag questions we couldn’t about sebacious hyperplasia, melasma, and her though...

It’s Mailbag time, Glams! On today’s episode, we’re answering your burning beauty questions, like what’s the best long-lasting eyeliners? How do you start using self-tanning products? And what do we really think about silicone patches and eye serums? Tune in to see if your question got answered! If you didn’t get a chance to submit yours, we do these regularly, so hit us with your questions on Ins...

PSA: Do not use coconut oil in place of sunscreen. But you already knew that if you’re a true Glamgeleno. We had to state the obvious since it has come to our attention that Kristin Cavallari promoting false (and dangerous!) sun safety practices on her podcast. We have some words about it. We also discuss the proposed bill banning the sale of anti-aging skin care to anyone under 13 in California....

We kick off the episode with a very important (and divisive) question — do you shower with the lights on or off? It had never occurred to Kirbie and Sara that people bathed in darkness, but apparently that is a thing people do. How do you see what you’re grabbing for and what about the monsters? We discuss. Then, MOB Beauty co-founders Victor Casale and Alicia Gallagher join the convo to discuss t...

This ain’t Texas, but we’re going country over here on Gloss Angeles today. If you’ve listened to Cowboy Carter or scrolled through TikTok and heard someone singing about “buckle bunnies,” you have definitely heard Tanner Adell ’s beautiful voice. She lent her talents to Beyonce’s emotional cover of Blackbird and while her star was already on the rise before being sprinkled with Bey’s magic, there...

Today is National Mature Woman's Day, a day created by industry veteran and founder Laura Geller! She joins us on the pod to talk about catering to the mature demographic with her makeup, how to apply powder foundation (like her Baked Balance-n-Brighten) properly, and the beauty landscape circa 1993. Plus, what goes into product pricing that you may not consider as a customer, and why she suggests...

We’re having our own little March Madness tournament on today’s episode and choosing what makeup, skincare, and hair brands we think have fought their way to the top so far in 2024, from Pat McGrath Labs to Divi. Tune in to hear Kirbie and Sara make their case and then place your vote for who you think should make it to the championship round! Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossang...

Not listening to Cowboy Carter on repeat? Can’t relate! We kick things off with an appreciation for Bey’s new album and Miss Dolly Parton’s surprise appearance. Instead of sharing what’s on our face, we share what’s on our desks, which include a stress-relieving rollerball fragrance and a new sunscreen gel inspired by a classic. On the news front, we discuss some big headlines: e.l.f. Cosmetics’ s...

We have a very special episode for you today presented by K18! Today we have the genius behind the brand, founder Suveen Sahib, on to discuss why K18 was created on a computer (and not in a lab), what sets the brand apart from its competitors, if it’s a “bond builder” or not, and the very cool science behind AirWash™ . If you haven’t, listen to our review (plus reviews from the Glams!) from Tuesda...

If you were one of the lucky ones who participated in our latest Gloss Angeles Confidential seeding, then you are intimately familiar with K18’s latest launch — an innovative dry shampoo called AirWash™ . On today’s ep, Kirbie and Sara are sharing more about why this product is a total game changer and include some of our testers' experiences as well, including things to know before deciding to in...

The world of niche fragrances is booming and one brand leading the category is Brown Girl Jane — the first Black woman-owned fine fragrance brand to launch at Sephora! The line of fine perfumes focuses on “scent for wellness,” knowing that scent has the proven ability to affect us on a psychological level. Malaika Jones, co-founder and CEO, joins us to share how they leveraged clinical studies tha...

Reporting live from our respective mailrooms! Much to Sara’s dismay and deep jealousy, Kirbie shares her experience attending Justin Timberlake's LA “One Night Only” show and witnessing the NSYNC reunion. They also share their current WOYFS: Kirbie recommends the iNNBeauty Project Extreme Cream for its lifting and firming effects, while Sara swears by Benefit’s new Brow Detailer pencil and tinted...

Heard of "doping" when it comes to SPF? Today you'll learn all about it. Sunscreen is the most important step in your morning skincare routine, but there's still so much confusion around it, as well as challenges brands have to overcome in the US that prohibits us from having more sophisticated UV filters. Sophie Bai, biomedical engineer, cancer drug developer and the founder/CEO of Pavise is our...

It was actually Hollywood’s biggest night on Sunday (we’ll beat ‘em next year, Gloss Angeles Awards), so we’re sharing some of our favorite looks from the star-studded show. From Emma Stone’s Oscar-worthy pink pout to Danielle Brooks’ dazzling (& meaningful) manicure, we’re sharing the beauty moments we haven’t stopped thinking about. We’re also discussing our very own Oscars weekend glam as g...

Be advised: this episode discusses several aspects of plastic surgery. Please skip this episode if you’re not in a headspace to listen to this conversation.  This week, Kirbie’s Allure story on the “right” age for a facelift was published. To go further into this conversation, we invited one of Kirbie’s sources for the story, Dr. Cat Chang, onto the pod. Dr. Chang is a board-certified, quadru...

Is it possible to be hot, smart, and rich? According to angel investor and entrepreneur Maggie Sellers, it is. And she’s teaching everyone how on her viral TikTok, sharing tips on how to start investing to what your budget breakdown should look like. On today’s ep, Maggie shares her expertise as a beauty investor, discussing her thoughts on what makes a successful beauty brand, what sets Hailey Bi...