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Julia and Sasa confess every wellness fad they fell for — juice cleanses, skinny teas, vegan dating lies, and bulletproof coffee. It gets messy (literally). From $80-a-day juice cleanses to laxative "skinny teas" to lying about being vegan on dates, this is the wellness audit nobody asked for but everybody needs. Plus: a college roommate's master cleanse gone very wrong, keto's dirty little secret...

Patrick Ta got accused of copying Painted by Esther's signature blush technique — and the receipts are wild. Julia and Sasa break down the transition blush scandal, the trademark drama, and why this keeps happening to Black creators in beauty. Then, Leaked Labs' first product launch backfired hard (RIP Amplify Flexi Powder). Then, we have Biotech Beauty founder Alanna Tran join to talk clinical te...

Our GlowJob June favorites are here — and this month it's all about daytime essentials and nighttime restoration. From a peptide lip SPF that doesn't feel medicinal to a Japanese overnight hair system built around cellular repair, we're covering the skincare, makeup, hair care, tools, and wellness drinks that got us through the heat. This month: OneSkin biotech lip SPF Biotech Beauty microbiome-fr...

Olive Young just opened its first U.S. store — and it's nothing like Sephora or Ulta. GlowJob's Julia & Sasa break down the Pasadena flagship, the four-block opening day line, and what's actually on the shelves (spoiler: it's not all K-beauty). Then we sit down with Sarah Chung Park, CEO of Landing International — the woman behind 225+ K-beauty brand launches in the U.S. — to talk about Olive...

GAP, Coach, and Marc Jacobs Beauty all flatlined — and now they're back and thriving. This week we break down what a real brand comeback actually takes. This week we're breaking down three of the biggest brand comebacks happening right now — how gap went from worst rebrand ever to the met gala, why coach intentionally shrank itself to survive, and the marc jacobs beauty relaunch that sold out in d...

Your hair is aging — and most people don't notice until it's too late. Jay (trichologist + hairstylist) and Alison, co-founders of Arey Hair, break down the science behind gray hair, thinning, and what's speeding up your hair's aging. → Why people are going gray earlier than ever → How stress & cortisol physically change your hair → Eastern medicine ingredients with real clinical backing → The...

GlowJob Monthly’s is officially here! Every month, Julia and Sasa bring you everything they actually tested and lived in — no press releases, no paid reviews. Just real thoughts.   FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ON OUR SHOPMY This month's lineup: 🌿 Wellness — Wizard Wellness: the allergy brand built like a prestige skincare line. Vanilla mint nasal spray, a botanical inhaler stick, and oral stri...

This week on GlowJob, Sasa and Julia break down the long-awaited Devil Wears Prada sequel with the deep dive it deserves. They set the scene by unpacking the seismic cultural shifts of the past 20 years — the collapse of print media, the rise of fast fashion, how TikTok killed seasonality, and why Miranda Priestly's kind of power simply doesn't exist anymore. The cerulean sweater speech made sense...

A bachelorette party on a private Boeing 737. Sixteen influencers. A villa in St. Barts. And a beauty brand with under 3,000 Instagram followers footing the bill. When Swan Beauty's lavish influencer trip hit TikTok, the internet erupted, convinced this was VC money being recklessly burned. But they were wrong. In this episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa pull back the curtain on Swan Beauty, the...

If you've ever been on the receiving end of an "Oxford study 👀" comment on TikTok (or been the one to drop it), this episode is for you. This week on GlowJob, Sasa and Julia are breaking down one of the most misused, misunderstood, and weaponized pieces of internet "evidence" in AAPI culture: the so-called Oxford Study. Spoiler: it's a media analysis paper about TV commercials. It has nothing to...

We brought a certified sex therapist to GlowJob — and she did not hold back. Sex and relationship expert Dr. Shamyra, founder of On The Green Couch, joined Julia & Sasa to break down everything from dating apps to kink to why your foreplay game is probably starting way too late. We get into the real questions couples avoid: What are the core values you need to align on before committing? What'...

Sasa and Julia are back with their hottest take yet — Coachella isn't a music festival anymore. It's a two-weekend brand activation event with a musical festival attached. And honestly? The receipts back it up. This week on GlowJob, we're going deep on all things Coachella 2026. We break down the chaos: from Anyma's last-minute set cancellation due to 40 mph desert winds, to the wave of influencer...

One in five Americans are now using AI chatbots for romantic relationships… and the number jumps to 53% when you include emotional connections. In this episode of GlowJob, Sasa and Julia break down the AI dating phenomenon: who's actually doing it (hint: it's not just lonely single guys), why 93% of people fall into it accidentally, and what the science says about why our brains can't tell the dif...

Creatine isn't just for gym bros — and women are finally catching on. This week on GlowJob, Julia and Sasa break down why women actually have more to gain from creatine than men, what the latest science says about brain health, mood, menopause, and bone density, and how to take it without the bloat, bulk, or BS myths. Plus: celebrity esthetician Renee Rouleau joins to spill on her A-list client ro...

Dating is a mess right now. Let’s just say it. In this episode, we sit down with Josie from The Everygirl to unpack what’s actually going on in modern dating — from situationships and ghosting to the rise of “exclusive" but not a relationship. We also debate: Who should make the first move (and who should pay) Why “going Dutch” can be a dealbreaker The psychology behind ghosting The difference bet...

Welcome back to GlowJob’s Culture Debrief — your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping business, culture, and everything in between. This week, we break down Justin Timberlake’s viral DUI footage, the Bachelorette’s $30M casting disaster with Taylor Frankie Paul, and why Alix Earle’s skincare launch is already facing backlash. We also dive into Stanford’s disability loophole, OpenAI shel...

In today's GlowJob deep dive, Sarah Gibson Tuttle, founder of Olive & June, breaks down how she built one of the fastest-growing beauty brands—and sold it for $240 million. We cover the full journey: from a decade in finance to launching a nail salon, nearly quitting on day three, and ultimately scaling a category-defining brand from $2M to $125M in revenue. This episode goes deep on: Why the...

Welcome back to GlowJob’s Culture Debrief — your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping business, culture, and everything in between. This week, we’re unpacking the Oscars fallout around Timothée Chalamet and how it shifted betting markets in real time, the viral Interview Magazine “finance bros” shoot that completely missed the mark, and the rise of AI-generated models as brands start re...

This week, we’re breaking down one of the most controversial brands in food right now: David Protein. From a $700M+ valuation to antitrust lawsuits and claims their macros might be completely off—this is the story of how a “perfect” protein bar turned into a legal and scientific mess. We get into: The founder behind RXBAR’s second act The controversial ingredient (EPG) that makes the whole product...

Welcome back to GlowJob and this week’s Culture Debrief, where we decode the business headlines, pop culture, and trends shaping how we live, spend, and think.  This week, we’re covering: Aritzia’s quiet push into menswear through Reigning Champ and Fred Segal Equinox replacing Grown Alchemist with Le Labo amenities and why the internet is obsessed Estée Lauder’s latest layoffs, portfolio reshuffl...

Dupes aren't underground anymore — they're a full business strategy. This week, Julia and Sasa dive deep into the dupe economy: what a dupe actually is in 2026 (hint: it's more than just a cheaper lookalike), how Trader Joe's quietly became one of the biggest beauty dupe players in the game, and which drugstore and mid-range products genuinely hold up against their high-end counterparts. They test...

The beauty industry is going through a major shakeup. This week on GlowJob's News Roundup, we break down why Pat McGrath Labs is being shopped for sale after its billion-dollar peak, and why Gen Z acne brand Starface just raised $105M despite already being profitable. We also unpack Saks’ $1B bankruptcy loan and what its vendor payment crisis could mean for the future of department store beauty. B...

Skincare marketing is full of bold promises — “clinically proven,” “boosts collagen,” “clean beauty,” “dermatologist tested.” But what do those claims actually mean? In this episode of GlowJob, we decode the beauty industry’s biggest marketing buzzwords and explain what brands are legally allowed to say… and what they absolutely cannot. We break down the difference between cosmetics and drugs, exp...

This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is a full beauty industry shakeup. Luxury portfolios are tightening. Celebrity brands are shutting down. Private equity is circling. And resale platforms are reshuffling billions. We break down: Marc Jacobs Beauty officially returning under Coty MAC expanding into Sephora U.S. stores Gwen Stefani’s GXVE quietly shutting down LVMH exploring a potential sale of Makeu...

This week on GlowJob, @saltlacroix is back and we’re diving headfirst into the viral rise of “looksmaxxing” culture — from Clavicular’s bone-smashing and crystal meth confessions to the broader male optimization movement taking over TikTok. We unpack: • What looksmaxxing actually is and how it emerged from incel forums • Clavicular’s supplement stack (testosterone, Accutane microdosing, melanotan,...