Breaking Beauty Podcast

Welcome to Earth Month! Today we’re finding out why “Cruelty-Free” cosmetics is the topic on everyone’s lips – and what it means, really . Helping us navigate, Carlene and Jill are joined by expert blogger Suzana Rose – aka Cruelty-Free Kitty – whose watchdog blog has earned upwards of 600K page views per month, and has been featured in Byrdie , Refinery29 , and BBC . Plus, Dr. Carol Treasure hits...

Is body care the new skin care ? If the throngs of body sauces , XL exfoliating sheets and pedi-in-a-sock launches are any indication, you can bet your butt it is. But are they all worth the cheddar? In today’s #DamnGoods edition, we tell you everything there is to know about Dr Dennis Gross’ Body Exfoliating Pads, inspired by the iconic 2-step Alpha Beta pads that acne sufferers adore for the fac...

Why does every celebrity suddenly have their own beauty line? Today, we spill the tea with the twin brothers behind The Double Cleanse Podcast , skinthusiast James Welsh and makeup pro Robert Wels h, here to help separate the #DamnGood vanity brands from the #DamnSheBetterDon’t ! Stay tuned to hear our hot takes on JLo Beauty, Lauren Conrad Skin, Keys Soulcare, Humanrace Skincare x Pharrell, Lisa...

We’re getting a head-start on Hot Girl summer prep with Nayamka Roberts-Smith , aka LA Beautyologist and the “ Internet’s Esthetician ,” – who Cardi B also counts on for her facials! Nai’s 500K YouTube fans come for the no B.S. advice, like the simple #60SecondRule she coined that’s changing people’s cleansing routines – and their skin– for the better.    In today’s show, we ask Nai about some of...

In partnership with our friends at Clarins, this is your step-by-step guide to giving yourself a spa-worthy facial at home. In today's episode, we speak to Clarins Vice President of Education, Christy Cella, who schools us on how to get pro results at home, whether you have sensitive, oily or dry skin. We find out:  Do you really need to steam? Can you safely do extractions yourself? What’s the ri...

Nearly a decade ago, Charlotte Cho introduced North America to the concept of the “10-Step Korean Skincare Routine” via her e-commerce destination, Soko Glam , along with its genius sister blog on all things K-Beauty, The Klog . Since then, Charlotte has become a bonafide esthetician, a best-selling author and co-founder of her own skincare lines, Then I Met You and Good (Skin) Days. In the meanti...

Last week in Part 1 of our Best of Spring #DamnGoods Special, we revealed the latest skincare buys that are highly recommended by Jill and Carlene. Today, they review the viral hits (and misses!) that you’re probably seeing all over your feed. From the sold-out Anastasia “Brow Freeze” that’s earned 3 million views on TikTok to the “Sky High” Maybelline mascara that even drugstores can’t keep in st...

What’s up, Spring? This week, listen in as we share the latest #DamnGood skincare buys we solemnly swear are worth the hype– along with the sleeper hits that nobody needs to be sleeping on. You’ll hear about a brand-new French skincare brand –  it’s The Ordinary-meets-Tata Harper – that we predict will be the next beauty editor darling. Plus, we talk about the Korean “Eye Cream For Face” (?!) tren...

Meet Marian Newman aka THE Queen of Nails . No, literally, the nail expert was recently awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the beauty industry during Covid-19, and she knows so much about nails, she even launched an online diploma program last month! Marian’s nail artistry has graced the tips of everyone from Kate Moss to Lady Gaga – she’s even wr...

Today we’re welcoming our second-ever #DamnGoods Guest Host, Nyakio Grieco ! Founder of Nyakio Beauty and a brand new, completely inclusive shopping site called Thirteen Lune , Nyakio is here to tell us which Black and Brown-owned beauty brands are topping her top shelf this minute. You’ll find out why the barrier-breaking e-commerce platform has caught the attention of celeb investors like Gwynet...

Patrick Starrr is the beauty YouTube guru whose massively successful channel has featured celebs like Katy Perry and Naomi Campbell — earning him millions of adoring fans. Patrick is also a budding beauty entrepreneur with his new line, One/Size , and he’s the dazzling host of Say Yas to the Guest podcast. Today, Patrick is here to answer the most Googled beauty questions , like: “How to prevent m...

Paula Begoun is the 67-year-old founder of Paula’s Choice skincare and the author of over 20 books, including Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me . Today, the industry veteran is here to retrace the origin story behind the iconic range, dubbed as “The Original Internet Beauty Brand” and one of the first to go “fragrance-free” long before “free from” lists were even a thing. Today, the 26-...

We’ve swept all of the Pinterest and Google trend searches along with the latest cosmetics industry sales data to bring you today’s epic episode: “ The #DamnGood Beauty Products You’re Going To See Everywhere in 2021. ” Tune in as we discuss why the year’s biggest buzzword, “ Skinimalism ,” makes so much sense right now, along with our favourite brands leading the charge in the quest to pare down...

We’re chatting with facialist-to-the-stars, Joanna Vargas ! Joanna counts famous faces like Mindy Kaling and Rachel Brosnahan among her elite clientele. On top of heading up her branded spas in both Manhattan and L.A. and running her eponymous skincare business, Joanna is author of the essential skincare guide, “ Glow From Within .” In today’s episode, we’re learning about skin barrier health 101...

We know our #podfam loves a good drugstore find , so we’ve partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada to get the 411 on the skincare musts that are sure to pop off in January. Maybe you’re looking to add a new step to your skincare routine this year, or maybe you’d like to try out a buzzy ingredient you keep hearing about. Well, we went on a virtual, VIP shopping trip with Shoppers Beauty Pro Cha...

In today’s founder episode, we’re chatting with Clarisonic co-founder, Dr. Robb Akridge – aka Dr. Robb. The Seattle-based scientist has done everything from studying marine biology to researching AIDS vaccines before pivoting to the world of beauty with his breakthrough invention, the Clarisonic cleansing device. Fans were stunned when L’Oréal discontinued the device last year, and now, Dr. Robb s...

We’re starting off 2021 with a big dose of positivity ! And who better to inspire and entertain than the one and only J onathan Van Ness ! You may already know and love Jonathan as the resident grooming expert on Queer Eye. The Emmy-nominated host is also a best-selling author, host of the wildly popular podcast, Getting Curious with JVN and let us not forget his tireless advocacy work for the LGB...

Happy New Year everyone! In today’s replay episode, find out why Huda Kattan, Dubai-based founder of Huda Beauty, has been named one of the “Richest  Self-Made Women” in the world. The Iraqi-American makeup artist was an O.G. in the YouTuber space, and she’s still one of the most followed personalities on Instagram , with a whopping 47 million fans following her every move.    Huda shares the orig...

Happy holidays everyone! Today’s replay episode features aesthetician-to-the-stars, Renée Rouleau . Renée’s career has spanned more than three decades, and she counts famous faces like Demi Lovato, Lili Reinhart and Lisa Renna as clients. Lucky for us, Renée is also super passionate about skin education . Her self-titled website boasts more than 1,000 articles on everything from how to know if you...

Phew! It’s been a YEAR - and the beauty industry had a front row seat. Since 2020 was such a rollercoaster ride, we had to recap all of the highs, lows and everything in between. Today we’re hosting a virtual roundtable with very special guests, esteemed British beauty journalist Dr. Ateh Jewel and Michelle Lee , Allure editor-in-chief and co-host of the new, Allure Science of Beauty podcast .   S...

Le tears! In our last #DamnGoods segment of 2020 , we’re bringing you the products so good, we just couldn’t leave them behind. We’ll reveal our pick for the best product among Makeup By Mario ’s self-titled range, along with a full review of our most requested brand of the moment: Bobbi Brown’s new makeup line, Jones Road . Plus, how about that high-tech OPTE skincare device to instantly erase hy...

For our very last founder episode of the year, we’ve brought in the big guns! It’s serial entrepreneur Katherine Power , co-founder of Who What Wear , its spin-off line of street style-inspired fashion , a multitude of media brands and most topping our beauty minds, Versed Skincare . Total estimated value? $100 million dollars. (It’s safe to say we’re taking notes on how to kill it in business, fo...

Last week in episode 144 we asked dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano to weigh in on all the non-invasive ways to treat dark circles, puffiness, under-eye bags and more. BUT we all know that there’s only so much an eye cream can do, and that’s why we invited Manhattan-based cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan on the mic today to continue the conversation. She fills us in on everything there is to know...

Do we really need an eye cream? In today’s episode, we set out to answer that very question, with triple-board certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano , who’s earned nearly half a million TikTok followers with her viral, edu-tainment skincare videos. Dr. Mamina walks us through the causes and treatments for dark circles, undereye puffiness and crow’s feet, including the eye creams that actuall...

Attention Holiday Shoppers! Because the art of gift giving is far from cancelled, Jill and Carlene round up their favourite beauty bundles, baubles and stocking stuffers bound to bring joy to somebody’s face. Carlene crunches the numbers for Sephora’s deluxe skincare kits to find out, which one exactly is the best bang for your buck (aka you’re going to save more than you spend, for reals!)  Then,...