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In this week’s News Roundup, aka GlowJob's beauty, business, and culture roundup, Julia and Sasa break down the drama heating up across the industry. From calls for Sephora to drop Huda Beauty — to rage-bait marketing tactics featuring e.l.f. cosmetics & divisive comedian Matt Rife, American Eagle & Sydney Sweeney, and Urban Decay’s OnlyFans collaboration with Ari Kytysa, no topic is off l...

In this special crossover episode, GlowJob gets interviewed by Forever35 pod hosts Doree & Elise for a hilarious and surprisingly educational deep dive into all things Beauty. GlowJob besties Julia & Sasa share their serendipitous story of meeting in esthetician school, why they chose not to go pro, and the surprising truth about what you actually learn there. The conversation heats up wit...

The latest beauty industry drama? GlowJob’s got it covered. Your fave beauty besties Julia and Sasa are kicking off our new Monday News Roundup episodes with scandals, strategy flops, and cultural moments too juicy to ignore. We’re talking Youthforia’s not-so-shocking closure, Skims’ “collagen-infused” face wrap (and the science lesson Kim K’s team skipped), Urban Decay’s messy breakup with Skindi...

In this episode of Glow Job, we sit down with Dr. Yannis Alexandrides, celebrity plastic surgeon and founder of 111SKIN, to get the unfiltered truth about facelifts, skincare innovation, and how to avoid getting scammed on social media. Dr. Yannis breaks down the difference between a regular and deep plane facelift (👀 hi Kris Jenner), the truth about buccal fat removal, and why surgery—not serum—...

Is the influencer event scene officially unhinged? In this episode of GlowJob, your fav bestie duo Julia and Sasa pull back the curtain on the world of beauty launches. From awkward influencer parties to sipping “face lattes” at a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon’s office — they spill the real ROI behind these events, the pressure to perform online, and why “going out” just isn’t what it used to be....

In this laugh-out-loud BroJob™ episode, GlowJob’s Julia & Sasa sit down with Kyle Salter—HR exec, husband, father, man bun icon, and empathetic bro—to talk skincare, masculinity, and the magic of a good spray tan. From Westlake Village to New York subway trauma, Kyle spills on his Accutane journey, his 10+ year man bun routine, and his evolving skincare philosophy.  Plus: the crew plays a roun...

In this hilarious and unfiltered episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa dive deep into the absurdly addictive world of Love Island —where beauty standards and brand deals collide in a haze of highlighter and heartbreak. From the “himbo” epidemic to influencer economics, GlowJob unpacks the show’s beauty aesthetics, genius product placements, and spit-swapping chaos. Whether you're new to Love Island...

Why is there still a pill for his libido but not hers? In this episode of GlowJob, Julia and Sasa sit down with Cindy Eckert, founder of Addyi—the first and only FDA-approved medication for low sex drive in women. We unpack the six-year battle to get Addyi approved (while Viagra sailed through in six months), the gender bias baked into sexual health care, and why it’s time we stop labeling women’s...

In this episode of GlowJob, we dive into the weird and wild world of beauty and culture—from Labubus as the new recession indicator to Kris Jenner’s new face fueling dystopian plastic surgery trends. Julia and Sasa are joined by pod bestie Gabrielle, aka @saltlacroix, for a no-holds-barred convo on the latest trends and the politics of owning a “vibe.” Plus, we bust sunscreen misinformation (looki...

In our first-ever BroJob™ episode, GlowJob co-hosts Julia and Sasa flip the script on the man behind the mic—our audio engineer, Lucas Hamren. What’s Bro Job? It’s our way of lovingly dragging bros into the glow-up they never knew they needed. Lucas opens up about being homeschooled, his lifelong eczema triggers, and a borderline obsession with Neutrogena Make-Up Wipes. In Roast or Boast, we break...

e.l.f. just acquired Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for a cool $1 billion—and GlowJob is unpacking every juicy detail. From the blink-and-you-missed-it speed of the deal to the PR machine fueling Hailey’s influencer empire, we dive into what made this minimalist skincare brand worth 10 figures. Julia and Sasa break down the key power players, brand controversies (yes, that glazing fluid), and the bigger qu...

In this episode of GlowJob, we go deep with Christina Zilber—the force behind cult-favorite beauty brand Jouer. From launching during the 2008 financial crash to spotting the power of influencer marketing before it went mainstream, Christina gets real about building a brand with heart, humor, and serious skin science. She drops founder wisdom, reveals her holy grail packing hacks, and spills on pr...

In this episode of GlowJob, we sit down with Crista Chan, Global Director of Artistry at Fenty Beauty, to unpack how the brand is redefining what inclusive beauty actually means—beyond just foundation shades. Crista shares her journey from psychology student to pro MUA, what it’s really like behind the scenes at Fenty Beauty, how trends are forecasted and democratized, and her hottest pro tips (in...

AAPI founders are dominating the beauty industry — and it’s not by accident. From ancient skincare rituals to cutting-edge innovation, GlowJob explores how Asian beauty founders and cultural forces are redefining the beauty industry from the inside out. We talk Gua Sha, Korean scrubbers, Ayurvedic hair rituals, and why “new” trends aren’t so new when you grew up doing them with your mom. Whether y...

How Sarah Cheung Built SAECHU From Scratch—And Went Viral Doing It. From YouTube to TikTok to launching her own beauty brand, Sarah Cheung is rewriting the rules.  In this episode of GlowJob, Sarah gets candid about navigating racial identity online, what it’s really like to go viral, and the emotional rollercoaster of launching your dream in public—including the surreal moment she saw Billie Eili...

What happens when Eastern beauty says “porcelain” and Western beauty says “sun-kissed”? Welcome to the identity crisis of growing up Asian American. In this episode of GlowJob, we’re breaking down the conflicting beauty standards AAPI babes have grown up with—and how we’re rewriting the rules. We get into skin lightening culture vs tanning trends, the media’s obsession with a single beauty type, a...

Think you're nailing your beauty routine? Think again. In this episode of GlowJob, we expose the most dire skincare mistakes, haircare mistakes, and makeup mistakes — and why they're ruining your skin, hair, and glow without you even realizing it. Smarter beauty starts here. Stop the mistakes, fix your routine, and get your glow back. In this episode: Skincare mistakes that destroy your skin barri...

From sneakerhead to showerhead, Ryan Babenzien is revolutionizing your beauty routine from the source—water. In this episode of GlowJob, we sit down with Ryan, founder and CEO of Jolie, the viral shower filter that’s redefining what it means to “cleanse". Known for co-founding GREATS (the DTC sneaker brand acquired by Steve Madden) and helping revive legacy brands like K-Swiss and Puma, Ryan share...

She survived septicemia, launched a luxury supplement line, and reengineered hospital-grade laser tech into the most powerful at-home skincare device on the market. Lucy Goff is not your average beauty founder. We kick off our brand new GlowJob interview series with Lucy Goff, the unapologetically science-obsessed founder of LYMA, the cult beauty tech brand behind the $2,695 cold laser (and the ne...

The billion-dollar rise of haircare is here — are you ready? In this episode of GlowJob, we explore the trends and tech reshaping the haircare industry: from the skinification of the scalp to bond-building science (Olaplex, K18), hair porosity, and the marketing myths behind "damaged" hair. We break down: Viral TikTok trends & celeb brands like Fenty Hair + Gisou Scalp health tools (yes, even...

From pimple patches to Poppi, Gen Z is rewriting the rules of skincare, style, and what it means to be cool. In this episode of GlowJob, we dive headfirst into the beauty trends, internet obsessions, and chaotic collectibles that have today’s teens in a chokehold. We’re talking Starface stickers, Sonny Angels, clean girl vs clean beauty, and why Beanie Babies might just be back. Spoiler: it’s givi...

In this unfiltered episode of GlowJob, we break down the viral “Republican Makeup” trend that exploded on TikTok—originally posted as satire by creator Suzanne Lambert and now a full-blown culture war over contour, concealer lips, and 2016 brows. Yes, even dry patches and side parts are political now. We decode the aesthetic that has the internet spiraling—and why it ended up in the pages of The W...

No gatekeeping here— in this episode of GlowJob, we’re spilling skincare, beauty, and life lessons we wish we knew sooner. From acne scars and SPF regrets to dating red flags and career moves that actually matter, we’re giving you the big sister advice we never had—unfiltered and actually useful. 💄 Beauty myths we fell for (RIP our skin barriers) 🧠 Confidence hacks (aka being delulu but self-awa...

GlowJob Podcast is stepping into the beauty world at its FIRST EVER industry conference—and trust us, we saw some wild stuff. From the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen recall to the latest trends in packaging, we’re spilling all the juicy details. But the real highlight? We got up close and personal with Isamaya’s viral phallic-shaped lipstick… let’s just say it’s got some serious package appeal. 🔍Whit...

In this episode of GlowJob, we’re diving into the world of medical tourism for cosmetic procedures—the viral “transformation vacations” that have people flying to South Korea, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico for everything from nose jobs and BBLs to hair transplants and veneers. We break down the costs, risks, and realities of going under the knife abroad, including the most popular destinations, shock...