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Lili Reinhart Introduces a New(ish) Skincare Ingredient, Mevalonic Acid, From Her Brand Personal Day
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
She’s famously an actress, a poet, a producer and privately a reiki master, and now she’s launching her own skincare brand! Lili Reinhart joined u...
GLAMOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR with the Unapolgetically Honest Amanda McCants
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to meet your new favorite follow. Amanda McCants is a hilarious (and gorgeous) influencer and actor. Today, she joins us in studio to share ...
From Scars to Success: Basma Hameed on Beauty, Inclusivity, and Color Theory
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Basma Hameed, the inspiring founder of Basma Beauty. After suffering third-degree burns as a child, Hameed turned he...
Reviewing Allure’s Best of Beauty List. Plus: Are Beauty Brands Really Greenwashing Worse Than Fashion? Our Thoughts
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allure’s annual Best of Beauty list is out! Kirbie and Sara review (some of) the over 300+ list of winners across the categories, including best she...
The “Pretty Person” Problem, Extending Our Healthspan, & An Olsen Twins-Inspired Missed-Continued
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Kirbie and Sara share their learnings from an enlightening trip to Stanford's Longevity Institute with Estée Lauder and dive deep...
Do Collagen Supplements Really Do Anything? Plus More Listener Questions, Answered
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best dry shampoo these days? How do we really feel about ingestible collagen? And what products do we think cannot be duped? Kirbie and S...
These Beauty Headlines Will Spook You
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Haunting Season! We’re kicking off the month with some of the spookiest stories from the beauty community. From a blush that claims to be univ...
Pati Dubroff on Working with Margot Robbie and Cindy Crawford, and What She’d Never Do as a Makeup Artist
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pati Dubroff is one of the most in-demand makeup artists of our time. Getting her start taking side jobs at MTV's House of Style to assisting Francois...
What is Tarte’s Strategy, Exactly?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several big news items to discuss this week: we’re hosting a live episode of the pod at Beautycon this year! And we’ve got a discount code on tick...
Is the TirTir Cushion Compact Worth It? Plus Other Viral Amazon Beauty Products
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an Amazon surprise! We kick off the episode by reviewing some of the most viral Amazon beauty finds including the buzzy TirTir cushion foundati...
Rose Siard of Rose and Ben Shares How She Can Make Any Product Work For You and Why She Swatches Eyeshadow on Her Face
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rose Siard (@RoseandBen) is known for her great makeup tips and face swatches — her content is both useful and a feast for the eyes. She joins us in...
How Caliray Keeps the Original "Essence" of Urban Decay Alive with Founder Wende Zomnir
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wende Zomnir is someone we consider a beauty titan on Gloss Angeles: she co-founded the longstanding cosmetics brand Urban Decay in the '90s, and afte...
Passort Photo Problems, How Rhode Made Good on an Issue With Their Pocket Blush, Plus Fall Beauty Trends According to Pinterest
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your passport photo too hot? If it is, you might be stopped by TSA during your next international adventure. Kirbie and Sara are discussing why so ...
Why Did Givenchy Really Re-formulate Their Powder? Here’s What We Know
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you even a beauty brand in 2024 if you haven’t launched a powder? That’s how it seems lately when you walk into any Sephora or Ulta. However, ...
What is "Wildcrafted" Skincare? Alpyn Beauty's Kendra Kolb Butler Shares Why Her Products are Truly Unique
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Alpyn Beauty for partnering with us on this episode! Have you heard of "wildcrafting" in the beauty world? If you have, it's likely due to A...
Celebrity Hair Brand Battle: Blake Brown vs. Cécred vs. Fenty Beauty First Impressions
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another update on Blake Lively, but this time, we’re not just talking about her new haircare brand Blake Brown: we’re discussing...
What Actually Happens During a Turkish Hair Transplant
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been on TikTok, you've likely seen many videos of people traveling from all over the world to Turkey to participate in their abundance of me...
Why Black-Founded Brands are "Quietly Closing" in 2024 with Oui the People Founder Karen Young
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite Black-owned brand may quietly close this year — that's what Oui the People founder Karen Young shared with her followers a few weeks a...
Which Brands are Winning 2024 (So Far)?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s up with YSL Beauty’s PR? There’s something fishy going on over on Threads, according to Kirbie, and she’s determined to get to the bott...
Blake Lively's Foray Into Beauty and Urban Decay's Resurrection of the Naked Palette
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Lively is tossing her hat — or should we say hair — into the celebrity beauty brand ring, Glams. We discuss whether this foray into hair mak...
Gen Z’s Favorite Beauty Influencer Katie Fang On The Best Makeup at Sephora & How Brands Should Sell to the Younger Generations
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z’s favorite beauty content creator Katie Fang is our guest today! The 18-year-old TikTok star has taken over all our FYPs with her fun, honest,...
Brands Increasing Their Prices: Greedy or Necessary? Plus More From Our Listener AMA
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're answering your questions from Slack! What's the best sunscreen to wear to the beach? How can you get affordable treatments like facia...
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Beauty Secrets Revealed (and More BTS of the Show) With Victoria Kalina
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who isn't obsessed with America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix? Kirbie and Sara went nuts over the seven episode docuseries and...
Scentbird's Founder and Her Problematic Spritual Teachings and Why Kirbie Isn't So Sure About Augustinus Bader
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you a certain founder has claimed the cure for cancer is aligning with your life's purpose and also claims Hitler wasn't evil? Those a...
Jonathan Van Ness Returns to Share What Really Happened to JVN Hair
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What really happened to JVN Hair? If you’ve listened to the pod, you know we’ve been following the celebrity haircare brand’s journey, from its ...
Cheers to 5 Years: Revisiting Our First Episode Plus a Q&A
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glamgelenos, meet the new Gloss Angeles! In honor of our 5th birthday, we decided to celebrate in a big way — with a new song, a new logo, a new loo...
Why Kylie Cosmetics’s Iconic LA Billboard Finally Got Taken Down
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What beauty products will take over the Olympics this year? (Do A/Cs count?) How is Ulta’s marketing strategy around “clean” beauty changing? Wh...
Which Facials Aren't Worth Your Money, "Ozempic Face," and More Skincare Education with Joanna Czech
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part 2 of Joanna Czech’s interview. Joanna outlines which facials are not worth your money, why she doesn’t believe in just one ...
Celebrity Esthetician Joanna Czech On Her Famous Slapping Facial Massage and her 13,000 Hour Skincare Education
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever admired the glowing skin of Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, or Kate Winslet as they’ve walked the red carpet, you've witnessed the ...
Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
{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 a...
Creating a Successful Beauty Brand With "Brand Whisperer" and NOYZ Founder Shaun Neff
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 br...
Gen Alpha's Latest Brand Obsession, Glossier's Big Pivot, and Child Labor Tied to Luxury Fragrance Houses
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
LASIK, Lumify, & Lash Growth Serums: What You Should Know About Eye Health
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Beauty Briefing: Why Rosie Left Rose Inc. and What’s Going on With Beautycounter
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Why Listening To Critics Can Benefit a Brand in the Long-Run With Divi's Dani Austin
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 healt...
Everything That's Happened With the Youthforia Drama, Smell-Testing Bella Hadid's Fragrance Line and more
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JLo’s unenthusiastic Met Gala response, Dyson’s new super-smart Supersonic hair dryer, and the latest in Youthforia drama — we’re discussing i...
Creating Formulas That Every Generation Loves with iNN Beauty Project's Jen Shane and Alisa Metzger
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Alexandra French on Leaving Euphoria, Industry Politics and the Makeup Products She Doesn't Use on Herself
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Emm...
Sebaceous Hyperplasia, Body "Melasma" and More Skin-tel With Dr. Nancy Samolitis
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Best Lip Masks, Eyeliners, and More of Your Questions, Answered!
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Can a Bill Help Curb Children From Using Anti-Aging Products?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
After 30 Years, the Iconic, Original "Spice" Lip Liner is BACK
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rising Country Star Tanner Adell Still Struggles to Find a Glam Team in Nashville
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
What Goes Into Product Pricing, the Right Skincare for Makeup Application, and Celebrating Mature Women with Laura Geller
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The Gloss Angeles Beauty Tournament: Final Four
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Will Rare Beauty and/or Glossier IPO? Plus, Do You Agree With These Top 10 "Innovative" Beauty Brands?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 surp...
The K18 Biotech Effect: Innovation and Transformation With Co-Founder Suveen Sahib
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
A "Wet" Dry Shampoo? Reviews From YOU (and Us!) About K18's Latest Innovation: AirWash™
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lat...
Why We've Become Obsessed With Fragrance with Malaika Jones of Brown Girl Jane
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
*NSYNC, Tanning Beds (They're Still Bad!) and More Nostalgia
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting live from our respective mailrooms! Much to Sara’s dismay and deep jealousy, Kirbie shares her experience attending Justin Timberlake's LA...
"Doping" in the Sunscreen Industry and the Problem With Broad-Spectrum Testing in the U.S. with Sophie Bai
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
My Eyes See.... a Little Oscars Recap (and Tea)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
What Popular Plastic Surgeries are Being Reversed and Facelift Talk with Dr. Cat Chang
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 conve...
One Reason Celebrities Launch Beauty Brands That Isn't Widely Discussed (With Investor Maggie Sellers)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Is Beyoncé's Haircare Line Coming For K18?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a minute since we’ve chatted news, so let’s catch up, Glams! First, we recap our epic trip to SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Desig...
Funny Guy Clayton Hawkins Shares His Wigs, His Wit and His Work with Olivia Rodrigo and Elizabeth Olsen
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret to Olivia Rodrigo’s perfect, shiny locks? Two words: Clayton Hawkins. The incredibly talented (and absolutely hilarious) hairsty...
How e.l.f. Got Judge Judy to Agree to Her First Commercial with the Judge Beauty Super Bowl Commercial
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the ROI on a Super Bowl ad? Today we have the masterminds behind e.l.f.’s court-themed Super Bowl spot, CMO Kory “KBOSS” Marchisotto an...
Which Beauty Brand Won the Super Bowl?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glamgelenos, did you see us at the Super Bowl? If you missed us in our Big Game debut, we’re recapping our experience being in the e.l.f. Cosmetics ...
✨ The Third Annual Gloss Angeles Awards ✨
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The winners of the 2023 Gloss Angeles Awards are officially here! The Glam-cademy voted and these brands, people and products took the top spots. Did ...
Trixie Mattel on Her "Traumatized" Skin, "Sephora Kids" and The Importance of Making Changes to Your Makeup
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does Trixie Mattel think of the Sephora kids? How does she remove all that black and white eyeliner day in-and-out? And why does she consider her...
Michael CeraVe, Brands at the Super Bowl, and Could Lauren Sanchez Save Chemical Sunscreen?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a minute, but we have four great products we've been loving for WOYF! A lip treatment that will fix the driest of pouts, a matte lip plumper...
From Developing the Naked Palette to Shutting Down a Brand: Highs and Lows from Developer and Founder Amy Zunzunegui
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a beauty brand might seem glamorous — especially according to social media — but the hard reality is that being a founder and navigating ...
This Week’s New Launches, the “In” Nail Shapes, and Kim’s Tanning Drama
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're diving right in with a breakdown of all the new products dropping this week, including a pineapple cleanser, a long-awaited foundation...
Should Sephora and Ulta Be Catering to Gen Alpha?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re discussing the “Sephora Kids” phenomenon — an offshoot of our “Tweenage Clean” episode from last year. Reports of children running r...
What is the Likelihood Your Body Butter is Attracting Spiders? With Javon Ford
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, fans of Sol de Janeiro became alarmed with with arachnophobia after one review of the brand’s latest drop, Delicia Drench Body B...
Why Founders Say So Many Brands are Headed to Ulta
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bacccckkkkk! Happy New Year, Glams! To kick things off for 2024, we’re first sharing products that we found ourselves using a ton over the b...
Our Predicted Beauty Trends for 2024: Exosomes, Bar Soap, and More
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 was a big year for beauty, but we’re predicting it’ll be an even bigger year in 2024, especially when it comes to these trends. Kirbie and Sa...
The Most-Talked About Beauty Moments of 2023, RANKED
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What beauty memories are engrained in your brain from 2023? We have thoughts, of course! Let’s walk down memory lane — from an epic Super Bowl mom...
Recipe For Success: Glow Recipe's Founders on Creating a Fun-Yet-Efficacious Brand
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we have the founders of one of the biggest skincare brands of the year, one that you’ll find on the vanities of millennials, G...
SmileDirectClub Shutdown, Ephemeral Tattoos Don't Disappear, Plus Our Gift Picks
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And on the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me A LOT of beauty drama! First up, we’re discussing the news that Smile Direct Club, the DTC...
Why Recycling Shouldn't Be Our Biggest Sustainability Concern With Cosmetic Packaging Expert Allison Kent-Gunn
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With all this focus on mini products, we knew a cosmetic packaging expert's opinion was important to share. Allison Kent-Gunn (who goes by @AllisonTur...
The Nominees For the Third Annual Gloss Angeles Awards Plus More Stimulating Headlines
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Hollywood’s biggest night — the 3rd annual Gloss Angeles Awards are upon us! We’re sharing the nominees, so tune in to hear what brands, ...
Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson Discusses the Tweenage Skincare Phenomenon
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been talking about the chokehold Drunk Elephant has had on the youths for some time now, but is it the brand’s intention to attract a younge...
Why Have Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Gotten Worse?
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re debating whether to ask for a Dyson Airwrap or a Shark Flexstyle this holiday season, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. We...
Are Mini Products a Massive Problem?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost Thanksgiving, Glams! We are so thankful for each and every single one of you for tuning in week after week and indulging us as we wax poe...
Behind-the-Scenes of Taylor Swift's First Magazine Cover (And More Epic Stories) With Editor/Founder Kelly Atterton
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you've been in the beauty industry for almost 30 years? You have epic stories to share. Kelly Atterton joins us to share what it was...
Could New Cosmetic Regulation Curb Eye Product Launches? With Lexy Lebsack
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have several fascinating stories about the beauty industry to dive into today, so Kirbie invited Glossy's West Coast Correspondent Lexy Lebsack to ...
Sofie Pavitt Dishes on a Few Unsuspecting Reasons You're Breaking Out (And How to Help)
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a reason celebrities and New York’s “It” girls flock to Sofie Pavitt’s Chinatown studio for her famous facials. It isn’t because t...
What is "Age-Appropriate Makeup"? How Can You Get Your Hair to Hold a Curl? and More Mailbag Q's
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Well-Traveled holiday kit with 213Deli — featuring Summer Fridays and 111Skin — drops this Thursday! Get your own by signing up (for free!) he...
Announcing Our First Holiday Collaboration + Our Sephora Sale Picks
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween, Glams! We have a big announcement that's all treat, no tricks: this month for the first time ever we're dropping holiday gift sets in...
Emijay's Julianne Goldmark on Starting a Brand at 14, The Cutest Claw Clips Ever, and Launching a New Category
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can believe it, Julianne Goldmark started Emijay when she was just 14, using underwear elastics to create snag-free hair ties. After Chris McMi...
An Affordable Goop Beauty Brand, Katie Jane Hughes Launches a Brand and More Headlines
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kirbie and Sara reminisce on a dreamy week on the annual Unilever trip, which made its way to Santa Monica this year. The trip brings beauty editors a...
Elizabeth Hurley Wants You Get Familiar With Your Breasts
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are thrilled to have actress and advocate Elizabeth Hurley on the show to discuss the importance of be...
Hermès' New Beauty Offerings, a Serum That Heals Skin Quickly After Microneedling, and an At-Home Menopause Test
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from our trips! But first, can we talk about Taylor and Travis? We discuss whether this is for the long haul or not. Then Sara shares her e...
Dr. Shah Talks Filler Complications, Bed Bugs, No Nuance and Other Frightening Skincare Trends
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the most-followed dermatologist on social media as our guest, but don't let that title phase you — Dr. Muneeb Shah is a board-certifie...
Tweenage Clean: Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, Minis and the Teen Skincare Surge
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you had a solid three-step skincare regimen as a kid. If you were like us, you were also probably obsessed with beauty in general. But our teena...
Being Filipina American in Beauty with Ann Krisha Buenaobra
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Filipino American Heritage Month, Glams! To celebrate, Sara welcomed model, beauty strategist, and proud Filipina Ann Krisha Buenaobra to the po...
Hair-apy, *NSYNC, a Parisian Blemish Spray and Our First Award!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big day over here at Gloss Angeles — we won our first award! Los Angeles magazine held their inaugural Best of Beauty awards and we were give...
10 Years of Huda Beauty With Huda Kattan
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're on-location interviewing Huda Kattan! It’s been 10 years since Huda launched her eponymous makeup line, and to celebrate, we interviewed the m...
Beautycon 2023: What Worked, What Didn't
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glams, we'll be taking a much-needed fall break beginning this Friday, so you won't hear from us again until the end of the month when we have a speci...
Why Cocokind Stopped Calling Themselves "Clean" and Sustainable with Founder Priscilla Tsai
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most expensive ingredient to formulate with at the moment? Are supply chain issues the reason why our favorite products are constantly sold...
Behind-the-Scenes of a Brand Acquisition With Ju Rhyu of Hero Cosmetics
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it’s like to sell your beauty brand for hundreds of millions of dollars? Same. Ju Rhyu, co-founder of Hero Cosmetics, which was acq...
How to Actually Change the Growth Pattern of Your Brows with Kristie Streicher
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristie Streicher put the feathered brow on the map, long before Cara Delevigne became the posterchild for the look. Kristie is part of the iconic Str...
Why e.l.f. Buying Naturium is a Major Industry Move
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big beauty news — indie skincare brand Naturium sold to beauty giant e.l.f. Cosmetics for a whopping $355 million — we talk about what this means....
The Incomparable Danessa Myricks on "Dimensional Skin," Breaking Beauty Limitations, and The Failures That Lead Up to Her Iconic Brand
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danessa Myricks is a force in the makeup industry and this interview is a testament to why. She joins the show to share why she fails more than she wi...
Twilight, Sally Hansen, and the Return of Marc Jacobs Beauty
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another mixed bag of headlines, Glams! First, Kirbie has never seen Twilight. *audible gasps!* Tune in to hear why our pop culture q...
Cosmetic Chemist Javon Ford Doesn't Want You to "Do Your Own Research"
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get down to the science of it all, shall we? We have Javon Ford as our guest today! The fan-favorite cosmetic chemist joins us to share his jour...
Concealers Galore! Why We're Seeing So Many New Launches
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got two things on our minds lately, Glams: *NSYNC and concealers. They are unrelated, but we are passionate about both. On today’s ep, we ta...
The Art of Facial Balancing with Makeup Artist Nikki DeRoest
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest knows the way to our hearts: makeup and sun protection. Those are the two main pillars of her new brand Ciele, a...
Shutdowns, Bankruptcies, and Why We Should Expect More of Them in 2023
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seems like we're hearing more and more news of major beauty shutdowns and bankruptcies. Today, we're outlining who filed for Chapter 11, which beauty ...