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Gloss AngelesSara’s Big News + e.l.f. Cosmetics's Big DramaBig news, Glams: Sara is stepping away from Refinery29 and putting more time and energy into Gloss Angeles! She shares what this new chapter means, what’s ahead, and why this moment feels so surreal.Then, we’re diving into one of the buzziest (and most controversial) beauty headlines of the week: comedian Matt Rife teaming up with e.l.f. Why would a major beauty brand collaborate with someone surrounded by controversy? Is this “rage marketing” at play? We break it all down. Note: at filming, e.l.f. had not posted an apology or spoken w...
2025-08-1929 minGloss AngelesDIBS Drops Mascara, Sara’s Toenail Drops Off, and Expert-Lead Beauty Brands Take OverOur Glamgelenos got first dibs on DIBS Beauty’s new Double Standard Mascara Duo through Gloss Angeles Confidential — and the reviews are glowing. Kirbie shares why this dual‑ended lash MVP (primer + lengthener on one side, bold volumizer on the other) has become her ride‑or‑die. Use code GLOSSANGELES 8/1-8/31/25 to get 15% off your order on their website!TW: Feet! Sara gets real about a runner’s nightmare: losing toenails. She reveals how she ended up with fake toenails (yes, that’s a thing), plus tips to prevent it and care for your feet post‑race....
2025-08-0526 minGloss AngelesWhat Was Really Going on With Those Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Set PhotosThis week, Kirbie and Sara are dishing on two new products they cannot stop using: Kosas’ latest mascara that somehow does it all and Colourpop’s juicy Glossy Lip Stain that delivers major shine with surprising staying power. Plus, the internet is in a tizzy over Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s hair in Ryan Murphy’s new series — is it historically inaccurate or just plain bad? We have details from Amy O'Dell and Lauren Sherman. And in breaking news: Sara has officially dragged Kirbie into the Labubu multiverse. There’s no turning back now. Shop this episode Watch our...
2025-06-2431 minGloss AngelesAll the Details on K18's New Hair Volume Innovation Segments of this episode are sponsored by our friends at K18. As always, we vet and approve all products and brands we promote on the podcast. If you're looking for thicker, fuller hair, K18 has a new innovation for you to try. But first: Sara went viral last week after reuniting with Justin Bieber after 15 years. Kirbie and Sara got to preview the insanely successful Rhode pop-up store before it opened to the public, Biebs was there, and the rest is history.Then we reveal the product we've been testing (and teasing) since...
2025-02-2525 minGloss AngelesIn a World Focused on Pro-Aging, Why is "Old" a Trigger Word? It’s been a heartbreaking week in Los Angeles as our community grapples with the devastation of the fires. Kirbie and Sara share ways you can lend a hand and support those who’ve been displaced during this difficult time. For a little lightheartedness, Kirbie reveals her current obsession: Mufasa — but not the movie (she still hasn’t seen it) — the viral soundtrack making waves on TikTok. Are you hooked too? Finally, we break down Allure’s latest buzzworthy piece spotlighting “old ladies.” Is the term offensive? Should it be? Let’s unpack the conversation and what it says about beauty, agin...
2025-01-1441 minGloss AngelesIs This Celeb Brand Officially Dead? Plus: What Beauty Predictions We Got Right in 2024 and a New Bond Repair Product That Glosses the HairPart of this episode is brought to you by JVN Hair.Happy New Year! We kick things off by exchanging birthday gifts (Capricorns, baby!) and discussing Sara's experience seeing Wicked: The Musical for the first time all the way through. Then, Kirbie quizzes Sara on the top 15 gifts gen Z received for the holidays. What beauty brands made the cut? We're back with a new WOYF, er, What's in our Hair? JVN Hair treated 150 of our listeners to their new launch, the Revive Rapid Repair Bond Gloss and Shine Treatment. We're breaking down...
2025-01-0751 minGloss AngelesThe “Pretty Person” Problem, Extending Our Healthspan, & An Olsen Twins-Inspired Missed-Continued 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 into the difference between lifespan and healthspan—how long we live versus how well we live. They also tackle the "Pretty Person Problem," unpacking the complexities of beauty privilege and its unexpected challenges. Then, they're absolutely puzzled by the new "contrast" beauty trend. To end, Sara shares her longing for a discontinued Elizabeth and James perfume that she just can't get over. Bring back White Nirvana! Shop this episode
2024-10-1036 minGloss AngelesWhy Did Givenchy Really Re-formulate Their Powder? Here’s What We KnowAre 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, this explosion of new powders may be the reason why one beloved product has suddenly changed its formula. The powder in question? Givenchy’s Prisme Libre. Kirbie and Sara test the OG version versus the new one to see how it’s changed. But fear not, they also tested two popular formulas that have old Prisme Libre fans breathing a sigh of relief. Speaking of Sephora, Kirbie treated Sara to a “Sepho...
2024-09-0545 minGloss AngelesScentbird's Founder and Her Problematic Spritual Teachings and Why Kirbie Isn't So Sure About Augustinus BaderWhat 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 are just a few truly mind-boggling topics Scentbird's CEO and Founder has been posting about on Youtube. Kirbie and Sara dive into the problematic nature of it all (to say the least). But first, we share why Rhode blushes are supreme and set them apart from other blush launches. Major thanks to our friends at dae for partnering with us on this episode, who just launched a new 3-in-1 styling cream you...
2024-07-1750 min
Gloss AngelesBeauty Briefing: Why Rosie Left Rose Inc. and What’s Going on With BeautycounterHappy 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 operations. What’s the future for both? We talk about it. We’re also sharing the most interesting things on our desk. What’s on yours? Shop the episodeGlo...
2024-05-2140 minGloss Angeles*NSYNC, Tanning Beds (They're Still Bad!) and More NostalgiaReporting 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 Fluffy Brow Wax. Lastly, they dissect a Washington Post article that argues tanning is back, thanks to Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s current obsession. Say it ain’t so!Shop this episodeGlossA...
2024-03-1935 min
Gloss AngelesWhat Popular Plastic Surgeries are Being Reversed and Facelift Talk with Dr. Cat ChangBe 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, quadruple Ivy League plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She’s answering a bunch of questions, like why people are reversing procedures that were popular the past 5-10 years, why there’s been an uptic...
2024-03-0853 min
Gloss AngelesAn Affordable Goop Beauty Brand, Katie Jane Hughes Launches a Brand and More HeadlinesKirbie 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 across dozens of publications together to learn about new launches and innovations from brands like Dove, Tresemmé, Nexxus and more. Kirbie details the amazing Abhyanga massage she received at the gorgeous Surya spa, a must-visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. We then have our first WOYF in a while, and it's a double-WOYF — Katie Jane Hughes launched her brand in September and the first product is a de-LITE. In news, Gwyneth Pal...
2023-10-2349 min
Gloss AngelesCatt Sadler Shares Everything To Know About Getting a FaceliftBefore we take next week off (we're headed to Asia for work!), we have an incredible guest: Catt freakin’ Sadler is on Gloss Angeles, Glams! Kirbie and Sara could not be more excited. As budding writers, both Kirbie and Sara looked up to the Emmy-award winning TV host and journalist so it feels very full circle to have her on the show. Last week, we praised Catt for being so transparent about her recent facelift, but on today’s episode, we get to hear all about the experience from Catt herself. Catt shares her ride-or-die beauty products, what she thin...
2023-06-3057 min
Gloss AngelesThe New Botox Competitor and What We Think Needs a FaceliftIn today's episode, we don't necessarily have news to break down, but we do go on a wild ride of topics: Sara wants to get a neuromodulator for the first time after breastfeeding, Daxxify — Botox's latest FDA-approved competitor — is going hard on influencer content, and Kirbie and Sara break down the brand's marketing strategy. Kirbie explains why JLO Beauty's body serum will surprise and delight your senses, then the girls explore what they think needs a total overhaul in a new game. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespod
2023-06-2743 min
Gloss AngelesSocial Media is Poisoning Our Youth and Dove's Emotional Campaign Wants to Change ThatDove's latest Self-Esteem Project Campaign will tug at your heartstrings, if not fully make you sob. Kirbie and Sara watch the spot together and share their thoughts on how social media — and beauty — is taking its toll on young people. The short film was created by Dove in hopes to advance the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to help protect kids online. You can sign the petition and watch the powerful video here. But first, they discuss Coachella weekend one: what were the overall fashion and beauty trends? What brands won the weekend? Plus, a new report reveals your make...
2023-04-1845 min
Gloss AngelesPulling Natch Beaut's Jackie Johnson Out of Podcast Retirement to Talk Cruelty-Free Beauty Today, we pulled our special co-host out of podcast retirement. The famously vegan, PANK-obsessed, musically talented and downright hysterical Jackie Johnson of Natch Beaut is filling in for Sara. Jackie joins Kirbie to wax poetic about her favorite cruelty-free beauty products, discuss the beauty norms of being a woman in comedy, how growing up in Texas influenced her idea of beauty, and the best thing her injector did her after she had her baby. Support Jackie here.Shop Jackie's episode hereGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424...
2023-04-0458 min
Gloss AngelesThe Elusive Barbara Sturm with Writer Brennan Kilbane (Plus More Headlines)Today we have a jam-packed news episode. Writer Brennan Kilbane joins Kirbie to discuss his recent story for Air Mail Look, Linda Wells's new publication, about the Barbara Sturm and what makes her so mysterious (and fascinating). He also shares what happens behind-the-scenes as a writer who regulary does celebrity features. Then we're diving into why people can't stop talking about the "Bold Glamour" filter. Why does it look so real? And how is this being used in film and television? Lastly, we're getting into media literacy by explaining how and why certain celebrities are always being written about...
2023-03-141h 01
Gloss AngelesAlix Earle's Hair Oil Drama, a Shower Necessity, and What Brand All the 'Hot Girls' Are UsingToday we're breaking down TikTok queen Alix Earle's drama with hair oil brand Mielle, the best cities in the country for great skin — and the worst, plus the brand all the 'hot girls' are using, according to Glowing Up's Esther Povitsky. Plus, Sara is sharing a new liquid eyebrow wax that wins her personal Goldielocks award and both Kirbie and Sara talk why filtered showerheads are a total gamechanger.Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodes...
2023-01-1030 min
Gloss AngelesThe Issue With Ozempic, Hollywood's Newest Weight Loss FadOh, oh, oh, Ozempic. If you haven't heard these commercials, you've been blessed. Today, Kirbie and Sara are explaining Hollywood, Silicon Valley and The Hampton's new problematic obsession with a diabetes injection called Ozempic, which aids in weight loss. (Glams, there will be weight loss and diet culture discussed in this episode; feel free to opt out from 21:00-36:00 if you prefer.) Kirbie shares her new favorite lip combo featuring a tried and true lip liner and a new indie lip plumper that's viral on Tiktok. Then, in headlines, why does Bethenny Frankel seem to be lawsuit happy on...
2022-10-1848 min
Gloss AngelesThe Top Trending Halloween Costumes For 2022 (Plus Kirbie's Mom Drops By!) Happy Halloween szn, Glamgelenos! This week, Sara quizzes Kirbie on proper pronunciation, a special guest drops by for What's on Your Face — Kirbie's mom, Janet! — and you were curious about the top Halloween costume ideas of 2022, Kirbie & Sara have some thoughts. In headlines, girls dive into why everyone needs to give Mikayla Nogueira a break and then introduce a new emergency contreceptive that will be coming to Wal-Mart stores nationwide. Shop this episode**Join Dr. Dennis Gross and co-host of Gloss Angeles Kirbie Johnson to learn how free radicals affect your skin and how...
2022-10-0440 min
Gloss AngelesThe Worst Thing You Can Do to Damaged Nails and the Regimen For Healthier Hands With Nail Artist Brittney Boyce (Nails of LA)You're probably familiar with Brittney Boyce, the nail artist behind Nails of LA, if you're a Glamgeleno. Brittney designs art for everyone in Hollywood, working with Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, Kim Kardashian and more. Plus, our very own Sara Tan collaborated with Brittney on her own eponymous press-ons! (Which you can get at Nordstrom now, by the way.) She joins us to share why she isn't a fan of dip nails, her intense hand regimen, the worst thing you could do for damaged nails (and what to do instead), plus a ton of great product recs.
2022-09-3041 min
Gloss AngelesHave We Officially Hit the Celebrity Beauty Brand Tipping Point?Should Brad Pitt and Travis Barker have skincare lines? That's the question on everybody's minds this week. The professional actor and drummer, respectively, both launched beauty brands of their own with a pricepoint of $100+. Kirbie and Sara get into what these brand are doing wrong from a business standpoint. We also cover how Iranian women are standing their ground in honor of Mahsa Amini, as well as Sara's new favorite body collection.Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products...
2022-09-2742 min
Gloss AngelesCan Barney's New York Make a Comeback in the Beauty Department?Kirbie kicks off the show with her latest obsession, the Girls Next Level podcast, hosted by The Girls Next Door's Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt; both she and Sara imagine what it would have been like to be Los Angeles beauty editors during the early aughts — would they have gone to parties at The Mansion? For WOYF, Kirbie gives the lowdown on Dr. Shereene Idriss's highly-anticipated skincare line, PillowTalk Derm, which launches next week. In headlines, wthere's anotha Kardashian brand, the haircut taking over TikTok, plus Barney's New York is back! But this time, they're strictly beauty and catering to...
2022-09-2043 min
Gloss AngelesThe Resurgence of "Anti-Aging", Perineum Tanning and More HeadlinesTurns out the forty-assance really is happening, which why we're seeing a resurgence in "anti-aging" products and brands made specifically for women 40+. Plus, Johnson & Johnson will go talc-free come 2023, which begs the question: should you throw out all your talc-based makeup? And, unfortunately, a trend that combines two of our least favorite things: tanning in the sun and open buttcheeks. We're serious. Listen in to hear today's beauty headlines, shop the episode here, and read the FDA brief on asbestos in cosmetics that Kirbie mentioned. GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL...
2022-08-1641 min
Gloss AngelesUnsolicited Beauty Advice Has Got to StopNew moon🌙 , new hair 💇🏻♀️💇🏼♀️! Kirbie and Sara share the reason they both decided to make a chop. Then in news, they discuss Glossier’s forthcoming entry into Sephora, r.e.m. beauty’s 60-shade concealer launch, and a TikTok RN injector’s unsolicited beauty advice for Natalia Dyer. Plus, Sara’s sharing her current WOYF — friend-of-the-pod Halsey’s new brand, af94! Tune in to hear why you’ll want it all. Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: http...
2022-08-0245 min
Gloss Angeles#HOFOMO Plus French Beauty/Frenshe Beauty in Today's Beauty HeadlinesOn today’s episode, Kirbie and Sara start off by discussing their thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty (spoiler alert: they loved it) and offer up some important advice to their younger teen listeners (#hofomo). They’re also discussing a slew of celebrity/influencer beauty launches from Ashley Tisdale, Idris Elba and influencer Garance Dore. Kirbie is also sharing what’s currently on her face — an innovative new skin care brand that aims to make notoriously unstable actives stable.Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US...
2022-07-1940 min
Gloss AngelesCan LimeCrime Rebrand Itself Out of Cancellation?This week, we’re discussing a bunch of juicy news including LimeCrime’s attempt at a rebrand and Nicole Kidman’s new beauty endeavor as Vegamour’s “hair wellness” ambassador. Sara is sharing all about her trip to Iceland with Blue Lagoon Skincare and Kirbie’s got a double WOYF, one of which is an exciting sunscreen launch that’s also got Sara’s approval. Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://w...
2022-06-0748 min
Gloss AngelesHow to Self-Tan Confidently and Without Turning OrangeIt's a solo episode! Resident self-tanning fiend and former professional airbrush artist Kirbie is breaking down everything you need to know to self-tan confidently, no matter your comfort level or skin tone. How do you properly tan the face? How much of those self-tanning drops should you actually use? Can you avoid that corn chip smell? So you turned orange — how can you avoid that in the future? And perhaps most controversially: is self-tanning just as bad for your skin as tanning in the sun?These are all *your* questions, so tune in to see if yo...
2022-06-0342 min
Gloss AngelesKKW Beauty is Dead. Here's the 411 on SKKN by KimWe're a day late this week for BREA-KIM-G news: Kim Kardashian’s got a new skin-care line and Kirbie’s got all of the exclusive details on what it is, when it’s coming out, and why she’s excited about it. We’re also discussing Emily Weiss stepping down as CEO of Glossier and what’s next for the brand. Plus, for WOYF, we’ve got not one, but two color-changing blush products that both Sara and Kirbie are obsessed with. Tune in to find out why we can’t stop wearing them. Shop this episode
2022-06-0130 min
Gloss AngelesThe TikTok Drama With Jones Road's WTFoundationBuckle up, we've got a lot to talk about! Kirbie & Sara are chatting about their favorite AAPI-owned beauty products for this week's WOYF, the sad news about Bite Beauty’s demise, and the drama surrounding Jones Road Beauty’s new WTFoundation. Plus, Kirbie gets quizzed on most popular perfumes according to Google, Instagram, and TikTok for Data Girl.Shop this episode hereGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...
2022-05-2458 min
Gloss AngelesAlly Maki Lives the Life We Wish We HadIf Kirbie and Sara could grow up to be anyone, they’d collectively be Ally Maki. The talented actress is on the podcast today sharing her journey from moving to LA at 14 and living among fellow kid actors (and also being in a girl group with the Haim sisters!) to starring in major movies and shows like Toy Story and HBO Max’s Hacks. Oh and no big deal — she also founded Asian American Girl Club, an organization dedicated to redefining what it means to be an Asian American woman today. We’re also talking about what beauty products she loves...
2022-05-201h 07
Gloss AngelesWhat to Pick Up from Half Magic, The "Forty-assance" and MoreFinally, at long last, Half Magic Beauty has launched! Kirbie is waxing poetic about the one product you should pick up from the brand and we welcome Donni Davy back to share her vision as the brand's founder and creative director. In beauty news, Ole Henriksen's newest brand ambassador has Kirbie and Sara giddy — is the "Forty-Plus-assance" upon us, finally?! Also, don't forget Sunnies Face is now available in the states!Shop this episode here GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products fr...
2022-05-1950 min
Gloss AngelesSunnies Face is Coming to America! Why You'll Be Obsessed (With Founder Martine Ho)Major news, Glams! Cult-favorite and Sara Tan-favorite Sunnies Face is FINALLY coming to the US! On today’s episode, we have creative director and co-founder Martine Ho on to share all of the exciting details, including where you can shop and how much the products will cost. Tune in and tell us if you are going to pick up some Fluffmattes for yourself on May 17th!Shop this episode hereGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJo...
2022-05-1331 min
Gloss AngelesWe're Challenging You to Refresh Your Routine, Plus Our Controversial Beauty OpinionsKirbie is sharing her love of Jack Harlow's new single before we jump into our controversial beauty opinions. Spring has sprung, so let's discuss how to refresh our beauty routines — and we're challenging the Glamgelenos to take part! In beauty news, Rhode Beauty is coming sooner than later, the bonkers story of Rodan + Fields $38M Lash Boost settlement, plus Sydney Sweeney's new beauty ambassadorship.Sign up for Kirbie’s NewsletterListen to our recycling episodeHailey Bieber is Launching Rhode Soon (Allure)How Do Lash Serums Actually Work? (POPSUGAR)
2022-04-1240 min
Gloss AngelesThere's a New Dyson Airwrap Coming This SummerWe're kicking off this week breaking down a major beauty brand drama involving our very own Sara Tan. (Purchase the Nails of LA x Sara Tan collab here!) Sara then waxes poetic about a Megababe product that totally transformed her pits. In major headlines, The CROWN Act finally passed — which got us singing the praises of Sesame Street (stay with us, there's a great connection there, we promise). Dyson announced a new Airwrap will be launching this summer and Kirbie has details on why the new version is even more spectacular AND is compatable with the first gen. And sa...
2022-03-3035 min
Gloss AngelesFEED CROSSOVER: Fat Mascara: The Retinoid Roundtable (Live!) with Sara TanDesrip: In honor of Retinoid Education Week, Fat Mascara hosted a live podcast with dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic, Gloss Angeles co-host Sara Tan, and makeup artist Delina Medhin. In this special podcast, we discuss the acne-fighting power of retinoids, the multi-benefit retinoid ingredient adapalene, and tips for applying retinoids, coping with adult acne, adjusting your makeup application as your skin changes, and more. This episode is brought to you commercial free by Differin. Find Differin products at Differin.com or in the skincare aisles of U.S. stores like Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Walmart. Visit Differin.com and follow @DifferinUS on social...
2022-03-2907 min
Gloss AngelesFenty Beauty Has a New Retail Partner + This Week's Beauty HeadlinesToday's Beauty Headlines segment is supported by our new partnership with Ulta Beauty.Kirbie and Sara discuss their confusion with everyone's outrage about Nicole Kidman's Vanity Fair cover. Then, Sara breaks down a moisturizer that has "jellyfish-like" properties that totally repaired her irritated skin. In Beauty News, we're talking about Rihanna again and this time she's unveiling a new retail partnership. Jeffree Star is launching a skincare line — but why? And Ulta Beauty is dropping $50M on their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Shop this episode here.GlossAngelesPod.com...
2022-02-2234 min
Gloss AngelesAll the Exclusive Details about Donni Davy's New Euphoria Makeup LineHas Euphoria makeup taken over your timeline? If not, prepare thyselves, Glams! Kirbie shares everything you need to know about Half Magic, Donni Davy's new cosmetics line launching under the A24 umbrella. She spent time with Davy on set and at her home to learn more about the brand exclusively for Allure. (Read more here.) Sara and Kirbie attended Fenty Beauty's F Club event and got to see BadGalRiRi in the flesh, and she gave Sara a moment that nobody will soon forget. (We surely won't.) Plus, we got a preview of a new Fenty Skin product launching in...
2022-02-1546 min
Gloss Angeles2022 Skincare Trends Plus the Most-Searched Beauty Questions of the YearSara shares her Emily in Paris-themed WOYF, and honestly, call Benito and Mary Beth because this girl is OBSESSED. We discuss Allure's predictions for the top skincare trends of 2022, share our love of the new y2k-centric Pantone Color of the Year, and play a rousing game of Data Girl in which Sara quizzes Kirbie about the most-searched beauty topics according to Google. Shop everything from this episode here!GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin...
2021-12-1447 min
Gloss AngelesMGK's Nail Brand, The Tea Behind All Those Celeb "Creative Directors," and Our FIRST MERCH DROP!Glams, so much news to cover today. First and foremost, we get into the ins-and-outs of the most prolific TikTok account of our time: Penelope Disick's. She may be 9, but she's gunning for Steven Soderbergh's job. Next, Kirbie discusses the three products she's been using that has taken her skin from straight up decrepit to bouncy, firmer and moisturized within two days. Sara breaks down what it really means when a celeb signs on as a creative director, which deviates into a discussion of how celeb sign on as "co-founders" after a brand has already been established. And Kirbie...
2021-12-0751 min
Gloss AngelesVote For Your Faves in The Gloss Angeles Awards, Harry Styles's Beauty Brand, Plus Drugstore DupesIt's our Thanksgiving episode! (Hence why we're releasing one ep this week on a Wednesday.) Kirbie and Sara discuss what Thanksgiving foods are necessary and which need to get lost. Then, big announcement: we're putting on our own awards and we need your help! Use this form to vote for your favorites by December 3rd, 2021. We give our first impressions of Harry Styles's beauty line and Kirbie breaks down five of her favorite products that are under $20. We're thankful for you, Glams!All products mentioned in this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps...
2021-11-2437 min
Gloss AngelesPress Trips: The Good, The Bad, The UglyWe've discussed when we've attended press (or brand) trips, but we haven't explained why they exist, the purpose of going on one, and how it differs as an editor from an influencer. Since Sara recently returned from a trip, we're breaking it all down! Plus, Kirbie details her experience meeting Tinx and Sara shares 3 wallet-friendly WOYFs. Shop this episode: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/26194Watch Fool Coverage's episode on Brand Trips: https://youtu.be/8IZIruL6lz0GlossAngelesPod.comCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodes
2021-11-1659 min
Gloss AngelesSara's Nail Collab, Beauty NFTs, Blue Light Marketing Scams and More HeadlinesWe relive our Halloweekend costumes, including Kirbie’s EPIC Gamora get-up that she did all by herself. (Disney, where is her check?!) We share our first under-$20 WOYF, which just so happens to be a collaboration between Nails of LA and our very own Sara Tan! Lastly, we’re recapping this week’s beauty news, including drama around a blue light-protective skincare that totally flopped and the convo around beauty NFTs — do we care?Shop this episode hereGlossangelespod.comCall us: 424-341-0426Shop product from our episodesFac...
2021-11-0346 min
Gloss AngelesIs a Meghan Markle Beauty Line in the Works? Plus Sara's Experience With PRP and MoreGlams, huge news. First off, Kirbie and Sara are losing it over the thought of Selena Gomez and Chris Evans dating. What would their celebrity couple name be? Sara then shares her experience getting PRP injected into her face with Dr. Jason Diamond, one of LA's top plastic surgeons. In not-so-shocking news, Sara recommends yet another body product. We're fine with it -- has she steered us wrong before? (No.) In headlines, we share our first impressions of Ellen Degeneres's new skin care line, Kind Science, which lead us to another piece of interesting news: Meghan Markle recently met...
2021-10-1240 min
Gloss AngelesCoolsculpting: What You Need to Know About Linda Evangelista's Treatment DisasterOn today's episode, Kirbie and Sara discover Zoom's Studio Effects feature, where the application adds lipstick, brows and facial hair to your image. Kirbie dives into the launch of Facile Skin, her dermatologist's new brand that's been years in the making, and highlights why she thinks this is a different take on a dermatologist-founded brand. In headlines, Sara breaks down the upcoming CVS sale and the launch of Kylie Baby, Kirbie explains her experience with Coolsculpting and what exactly happened with Linda Evangelista, and both reveal their #1 favorite eyebrow pencil for Glamgeleno Alex, who texted the hotline!
2021-09-2840 min
Gloss AngelesCelebrity Bathing Habits, Can You Guess the Brand From Cardi B.'s Bathroom Haul?, Plus More HeadlinesAre you showering enough? If you’ve listened to the celebrity discourse over the past week, you may be convinced bathing is optional. Sara has the scoop from a board-certified derm on how often we should *actually* be showering. Kirbie reports on why a recent Gossip Girl storyline where Julien gets courted by beauty brands is totally bogus, then quizzes Sara on all the brands Cardi B. has stocked in her bathroom. The clever Glamgeleno who can identify this brand has a chance to win a $50 gift card to the beauty retailer of their choice! Just call us and le...
2021-08-1735 min
Gloss AngelesBreaking Down the Wealthiest Celebrity Beauty Brands: Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga and MoreWho reigns supreme in the land of beauty? When it comes to celebrities, these top 10 (er, top 9 if we’re being honest) are at the top of their game. Sara quizzes Kirbie in this week’s rendition of Data Girl on those power rankings. Kirbie shares her recent story for Allure about biotin — how it’s probably not growing your hair out, it could be affecting your bloodwork, and might even be contributing to your breakouts. Sephora is pledging to increase the amount of Black-owned brands they carry, but tbh we think this initiative has a long way to go — we...
2021-08-1042 min
Gloss AngelesThe Top 10 Brands on the Internet at the Moment, a Lip Trend We Can All Love and CVS's Unaltered Images Gets Us EmoFacebook debuts live shopping, a comfy lip trend you're going to be seeing everywhere, and CVS Beauty's continuing efforts to end photoshopped ads — we're talking about all of it on today's episode! Plus, it's Data Girl time! Kirbie is quizzing Sara about the top 10 beauty brands in the US (according to Tribe Dynamics). Play along and tell us how many you got right. And Sara's bursting over this new product that's helped enhance her oral care regimen.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan...
2021-05-2552 min
Gloss AngelesPrince's Posthumous Urban Decay Collaboration + Jessica Alba's $130M Payday in Beauty HeadlinesIt's Wednesday (sorry we're a day late!) and we have a lot of celebrity beauty headlines to cover. First up, the Prince Estate has collaborated with Urban Decay on an upcoming collection. Kirbie and Sara share their thoughts (and the missed product opportunities –– When Doves Cry-liner, anyone?). Sara tries to hide her jealousy of Lori Harvey (and fails), who is not only launching a skincare brand, but is testing it on BF Michael "Bae" Jordan. Lil Yachty has us excited about his upcoming nail paint launch, Crete, and we have ideas on how the applicator may be a point of d...
2021-05-1241 min
Gloss AngelesSunscreen News: TSA Regulation, Krave Beauty's Beet Shield Gets Discontinued, and Gwyneth Paltrow's Unfortunate ApplicationIt's been a minute since we've filled you in on beauty news, Glamgelenos! This week, Kirbie and Sara are talking all things sunscreen. What's the deal with traveling with SPF? We're giving you the latest from the TSA. If you're still confused why Krave Beauty's Beet Shield is being pulled off the shelves, we're breaking down exactly why. Last, but not least, we're discussing Gwyneth Paltrow's controversial sunscreen application method because of course we had to. Plus, a new brow gel from Kosas that both Sara and Kirbie are obsessed with.Glossangelespod.comFacebook...
2021-04-2036 min
Gloss AngelesHear Us Out: One Thing We Hope Kris Jenner *Doesn't* Do With Her Upcoming Skincare Brand, Plus a TikTok Conspiracy Against Side PartsKirbie and Sara are back with some piping hot beauty news! First up, a boatload of celebrity beauty brand launches including one from the indefatigable momager-turned-momtrepreneur Kris Jenner herself. Would you buy KJ skincare? Let’s discuss. We’re also talking the latest K-Beauty trends and the hairstyle (and jeans) TikTok youths love to hate. Plus, a concealer/foundation from Marc Jacobs that’s earned a spot as Sara’s #WOYF this week! Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail...
2021-02-2338 min
Gloss AngelesIs the Manicure Dead? (Spoiler Alert: It's Not. Here's Why.)Big news today: SARA'S BACK! Our resident Hot Mom is making her grand return to Gloss Angeles and we have a ton of a ground to cover. First of all, we've all been thirsty for newscasters. Does anyone have Chris Cuomo's information? (We kid... kind of.) Kirbie bought some goodies at the Sephora sale including a fragrance everyone needs to get this winter because it's like capturing the scent of a burning match... but in a good way. It was hard to see past all the Election coverage, but one New York Times article managed to cause a huge...
2020-11-1046 min
Gloss AngelesInterviewing Cardi B, Working With Tracee Ellis Ross, and Confronting Medical Racism with Elle.com Beauty Director Chloe HallToday we have Elle.com's Beauty Director Chloe Hall as our special guest host! Chloe joins Kirbie to discuss what it was like working with Tracee Ellis Ross on Elle's State of Black Beauty package, interviewing Cardi B., and writing her most recent story about Jessica Florence — a woman who had stage 3 breast cancer but experienced medical racism. We also discuss big news coming out of California: the "Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act" was passed. What does it mean, exactly? And could CheckCosmetics.net be the key to purchasing products from third party retailers like TJ Maxx, Ross and Nordstrom Rack? Pl...
2020-10-1351 min
Gloss AngelesBiden Beauty, Keys Soulcare and Beauty Career Advice With Beauty Director Kristina RodulfoWe have a lot to discuss on today’s episode! Joining Kirbie is Kristina Rodulfo, Beauty Director for Women’s Health. Kristina worked previously at Elle, having co-produced Webby-nominated documentary BEAT: How Drag Queens Shaped the Beauty Industry. She worked with Kirbie at POPSUGAR and has also appeared in InStyle, Harper’s BAZAAR, Into the Gloss and Stylecaster. Kristina notably started Donate Beauty with Kathleen Hou and Cheryl Wischover at the beginning of the pandemic.You’ll get to know Kristina, how working for a magazine differs from a digital publication, and her advice for joining the beauty industry. Then we...
2020-10-0646 min
Gloss Angeles6 New Launches to Look Out For, Plus KKW Skin & JLO Beauty are Coming for Your Faces (& Wallets)You might be one step closer to stealing both Kim Kardashian and J. Lo’s glow. In this week’s beauty news, KKW’s legal team is trademarking KKW Skin while Jennifer Lopez teased JLO Beauty on Instagram. Excited? Intrigued? We’re breaking it down. We also discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impressive and endearing get-ready-with-me video with Vogue, as well as this week’s new beauty launches (including an exciting new mascara Kirbie got to test before anyone else). Plus, a brow pen Sara is obsessed with, an ingenious towel scrunchie that makes Kirbie’s life easier, and a lipstick that...
2020-08-2546 min
Gloss AngelesLauren Conrad Launches a Beauty Line, There's Another TikTok Beauty Brand in Town, Plus Which Skincare Brands Rule Social Media?Another week, another slew of launches from your favorite celebfluencers. This time, it’s Lauren Conrad and Addison Rae. We discuss LC’s new eco-friendly makeup brand and Addison Rae’s Gen Z-focused line. We’re also talking about CVS’ ban of these two ingredients in their sunscreen offerings, Sephora’s new clean makeup collection, Bite Beauty’s new virtual lipstick lab, and a Pat McGrath collaboration Supreme fans will go crazy for. Plus, Kirbie quizzes Sara on social media’s most popular skincare brands on social media in our new game, "Data Girl!" and this week’s WOYF.Watch our...
2020-08-1850 min
Gloss AngelesNordstrom Anniversary Beauty Deals, Toni Braxton’s Vibrator Skincare “Hack,” & a Celebration of Our Favorite Beauty-Loving LeosIn case you missed it, it’s LEO SZN. But honestly, how could you? Not only do Leos love celebrating their birthdays (and posting about it on social), but there are also tons of beauty-loving Leos you’re already likely following. We shout out some of our faves! We’re also discussing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, OUAI’s new collab with Byredo, Toni Braxton’s unusual facial massage tool, Kirbie's obsession with tasteful facelifts and Cher's trip to Sephora. Plus, what's on our faces? Sara discusses a product that gives her "mochi skin" while Kirbie quits her single-use cotton swab habit...
2020-08-0451 min
Gloss AngelesLana Condor is the New Face of This Beauty Brand, Black-Owned Natural Hair Brand BREAD Launches at Sephora, Plus a No-Pigment “Foundation” That Has Us Pleasantly SurprisedGet ready for some beauty news, Glamgelenos! First, we discuss Lana Condor and Jenna Ortega being picked as the newest faces of Neutrogena (Spoiler alert: We’re really into it). Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty hasn’t even launched yet and is already pledging a $100 million mental health initiative for underserved communities. Gabrielle Union is relaunching her haircare brand Flawless (yay!), this time, on Amazon with all products under $10. MAC is creating a special edit of product offerings for Gen Z’ers on ASOS. And new Black-owned beauty brand BREAD is coming to a Sephora near you (but you can also...
2020-07-2840 min
Gloss AngelesClarisonic Shuts Down, Rihanna is Launching Skin Care, & a Brow Product We’re Both Obsessed WithWe’ve got a bunch of beauty news to cover today, Glamgelenos! First off, the end of an era: Clarisonic is calling it quits. So sad! We share our thoughts on why the cleansing-brush brand is closing its doors. Meanwhile, Fenty Beauty is expanding its range to include skincare. That’s right, come July 31, fans of Rihanna’s glow will be able to shop Fenty Skin. Gen Z will be excited to learn that TikTok sister stars Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio are creating a new line with Morphe geared towards their younger generation. We’re also expanding on news from...
2020-07-2138 min
Gloss AngelesOur Giveaway Winners, Patrick Starrr & Jackie Aina News, Plus a Mascara That’s “Out of This World”We’re kicking things off this week with some great news: We’re announcing the five lucky winners of our epic anniversary giveaway! Thank you to everyone who entered to win and who has been supporting us since our very first episode. We also want to welcome our new listeners who found us through this contest — we hope you’ll stay and join the fam! It’s a big news week for influencers, namely Patrick Starrr and Jackie Aina. We’ll be discussing Patrick Starrr’s beauty brand launch One/Size, as well as FOREVR Mood, Jackie Aina’s n...
2020-07-1436 min
Gloss AngelesThread Lifts: The Treatment That Creates "Instagram Face" (With Dr. Jason Emer)The most hush-hush treatment in Hollywood are thread lifts, which are being tauted as an alternative to face lifts. If you're not in the market for a face lift, we get it — this treatment is being used for a lot more than that. You may have heard about them through Goop herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Thread lifts use dissolvable sutures to lift the skin in the face and body; after a few months to a year, they disappear and are replaced with collagen. Dr. Jason Emer has been performing thread lifts at his practice in West Hollywood since 2015 and today he...
2020-03-031h 14
Gloss AngelesCreating a Clean Beauty Brand With Ilia Founder Sasha PlavsicSasha Plavsic is the founder of ILIA Beauty, a prestige line of natural and organic beauty products that combine superior color performance and nourishing organics based in Laguna Beach. Before Sasha started the company, she had years of branding experience helping beauty and wellness companies, including Urban Decay and Saje Natural Wellness. So when she discovered that there wasn’t any existing clean beauty products that were not packaged in bamboo, she found herself with a goal in mind (and the experience to back it up): create a tinted lip balm that was luxurious and didn’t contain any nast...
2020-02-2522 min
Gloss AngelesMelasma and Hyperpigmentation 101 With Dr. SamolitisWe have a bonus episode this Friday! Part two of our discussion with Dr. Samolitis is all about melasma: what causes it, what does it look like, what's the best skin routine for it and what treatments ultimately will help keep it calm. Get more great info from Dr. Samolitis at The SkinFacile Dermatology + Boutique --Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/GlossAngelesPodShop all of our product lists: http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngelesShop Kirbie’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/Kirbie-JohnsonShop...
2020-02-2114 min
Gloss AngelesYour Most Asked Derm Questions with Dr. SamolitisDr. Nancy Samolitis, MD, FAAD is our guest today, answering all your questions from how to get rid of chin fat, when to see a dermatologist vs. an esthetician and why she appreciates Dr. Pimple Popper. Plus, she reveals a new FDA-approved alternative to Accutane. Dr. Samolitis is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology and has been practicing since 2005. She has many accomplishments to her name, including receiving a research grant from the National Rosacea Society to study the effects of lasers on rosacea. Dr. Sam is always on the forefront of what’s new in sk...
2020-02-1848 min
Gloss AngelesWhat Makeup Products to Splurge On with Chanel Celebrity Artist Kate LeeHappy Valentine's Day, Glamgelenos. Treat yourself to a face mask and get read for some ASMR because today we have one of the most renowned celebrity makeup artists in the world on the show — who has one of the most soothing voices in the podcast game. Kate Lee is responsible for some of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood, including Charlize Theron, Emilia Clarke, Rooney Mara, and Anne Hathaway. She is also a Chanel Celebrity Makeup Artist, NBD. Kate joins us and discusses her almost 15 year tenure with brand, her background in skin care, how the lines are blurring be...
2020-02-141h 03
Gloss AngelesThe Magical Jonathan Van Ness Answers All Your Hair QuestionsJVN!!! Can you believe? This week we have Jonathan Van Ness on the show. The lil baby angel cherub and Clean Beauty Ambassador for Biossance was gracious enough to answer all of your hair questions, offer advice on how to shop to clean beauty, discuss how he manages his psoriasis, and give some truly useful insight into the self-care movement and how to truly take care of yourself.He also nicknamed us both, begged Kirbie not to get traction alopecia and never get hair extensions again (TBD on her part) and made us watch a 7 minute Nicole...
2020-02-1157 min
Gloss Angeles8 Things We’re Wearing on Our Face (Hair and Body) LatelyIt’s been awhile since we chatted! Today is an extra-long What’s on Your Face and Beauty News episode. What mascara combo is giving Kirbie killer lashes? What $210 (!!!) serum is helping Sara’s facial redness? And what the hell does KVD Vegan Beauty mean? We gotchu.---Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Lift and Curl Mascara ($24)Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer ($36)Kristin Ess Fragrance-Free Detangling Tonic ($10)Kristin Ess Soft Shine Grooming Cream ($12)Versed Baby Cheeks ($18)Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum ($210, out today...
2020-02-0454 min
Gloss AngelesKorean Beauty Trends and the World of White Labeling Products with Charlotte ChoYou'd be hard pressed to find a beauty lover that hasn't tried a Korean beauty product or trend. But there was once a time when purchasing K-beauty products was difficult unless you physically traveled to the region. Soko Glam changed the game by curating the best K-Beauty had to offer. The brains behind the operation — and the skincare brand Then I Met You — is Charlotte Cho.Charlotte is an esthetician and author, and today she's talking about what it was like launching Soko Glam 7 years ago, the feeling/term "Jeong" and how she applies it to her skin...
2020-01-2854 min
Gloss AngelesIs Blue Light Skin Damage a Myth? Talking About Visible Light's Effect on the Skin With Dr. LorettaYou might know Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD, as the creator of the cult-favorite Tightening Eye Gel, which won Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards this year. She is a highly sought-after board-certified dermatologist with over 40 years of experience, an avid clinical researcher, published author, and a regular on-camera expert.Her research experience started in 1975 in the Dermatology Department of Harvard Medical School, where she performed early testing on the effects of UVA on human skin and contributed to the development of the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification — so she knows a lot about sun exposure. She received her...
2020-01-2154 min
Gloss AngelesHow Tatcha's Vicky Tsai Healed Her Dermatitis With Japanese Skin CareVicky Tsai, founder and “Chief Treasure Hunter” of Tatcha, one of the most beloved skin care brands of the last decade and one of our favorites here at Gloss Angeles. After graduating from business school and working for large corporations, Vicky spent years traveling back and forth from the states to Asia. She developed acute dermatitis and tried everything to treat her skin. During her time in Japan, Vicky discovered the world of Japanese beauty, thanks to an encounter with a modern-day geisha. She loved how pure, simple, and effective the classical Japanese beauty philosophy was and decided she want...
2020-01-1435 min
Gloss AngelesThe Best Treatments For Acne, Fine Lines, and Dark Circles According to Celebrity Esthetician Georgia LouiseGeorgia Louise is one of the world’s most sought after facialists, with clients like Jennifer Anistion, Emma Stone, Emily Blunt and Linda Evangelista. She received professional training in France, Switzerland and the UK, and established her practice in London in 2006. Her famously acclaimed Atelier was launched in Manhattan's Upper East Side in 2012, offering high end non-invasive facials, rated as the best facials in NYC.Her facial treatments are designed to naturally and instantly lift cheekbones and brows, depuff and brighten the face and soften fine lines and wrinkles without the need of botox or fillers — her face...
2020-01-0749 min
Gloss AngelesFenty Beauty's Priscilla Ono on the Way Rihanna Does Her Makeup + The Right Way to Apply Contour and HighlightWe want to acknowledge the echo you’re going to hear in today’s ep — it’s because we are on location at Priscilla Ono’s gorgeous penthouse! Priscilla is the Global Makeup Artist for Fenty Beauty and is also responsible for creating some of Rihanna’s most memorable looks, from music videos to the red carpet. She was chosen out of hundreds of artists to join the Fenty Beauty Global Artistry Team in 2017. Priscilla talks to us about the looks she had to create on Rihanna to get the job, the most underrated Fenty product and how to properly app...
2019-12-2033 min
Gloss AngelesMakeup Week: The Top 10 Must-Have Cosmetic Launches of 2019We're closing out our holiday programming with MAKEUP WEEK! We're discussing two Tatcha launches and the most-searched beauty questions on Google, plus each of our 5 favorite makeup launches of the year. A whipped matte lip cream, an unreal gloss, a posh liner, a eyebrow brush to top all eyebrow brushes — here's what topped our list in 2019!Be sure to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/Gloss_AngelesListen to us on Stitcher and Spotify, too!Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/Gloss_AngelesShop all of our product list...
2019-12-1757 min
Gloss AngelesShani Darden: The Most Common Skin Issue She Encounters + How to Properly Pop a PimpleContinuing skin week, today we're talking about the best way to pop a pimple at home and the most common skin care issue Shani Darden encounters when treating her clients. Shani is a renowned esthetician and the secret behind some of Hollywood’s most flawless faces, including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Her passion for simple, yet effective and no bullshit solutions have garnered her a loyal client base and a massive social media following, so much so that Shani is often booked out a year in advance. In June 2019, Shani opened her first flagship studio in Be...
2019-12-1341 min
Gloss AngelesThe Best Skincare Launches of 2019 — 10 Products That Are Gloss Angeles-ApprovedWelcome to the holidays with Gloss Angeles! Each week for the month of December, we’ll feature a different beauty theme. This week, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics — skincare! And just like last week, we’ve got a special episode coming up this Friday with one of our favorite skincare experts.Today’s episode features our top 10 favorite skincare launches of 2019, from luxurious body creams to our favorite serums. Ready your wallets and your faces — these products are too good to miss out on.Vintner’s Daughter EssenceAugustinus Bad...
2019-12-101h 01
Gloss AngelesThe Science Behind Healthy, Shiny Hair From Dyson’s Lead Insights EngineerYou've heard us rave about Dyson hair products, which is why were were thrilled to get Veronica Alanis, Lead Insights Engineer at the brand on the pod! Veronica is responsible in-part for the creation of the Airwrap, the styling tool we feel truly revolutionized at-home hairstyling. To celebrate the opening of the new Dyson Demo store at Westfield Century City, we discuss what she and the Dyson teams were looking to accomplish when creating the products, what type of hair each attachment is made for and why, plus the science behind having healthy, shiny hair. Oh, and w...
2019-12-0639 min
Gloss AngelesThe Best Hair Launches of 2019 - Gloss Angeles ApprovedWelcome to holidays with Gloss Angeles! Each week this month we’ll feature a different beauty theme. This week is all about HAIR. Oh yeah, and we’ll be featuring two episodes a week this month!Today’s ep features the best hair launches of 2019. From hair color to textured hair products, there was a lot to get excited about.Pattern by Tracee Ellis RossOuai Super Dry ShampooOlaplex #6 Bond SmootherOribe Highly Textured CollectionVirtue Volumizing MousseOvertone Coloring ConditionerHonorable mentio...
2019-12-0353 min
Gloss AngelesThe Power of Great Sleep: Change Your Routine, Change Your Life (Featuring The Sleep Doctor)Is beauty sleep real? How long should you really be sleeping? Plus a warning about melatonin. We're answering all of your most-asked sleep questions today on the show with The Sleep Doctor himself. Dr. Michael Breus is a Clinical Psychologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He specializes in sleep disorders and is one of the only psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus has authored a number of books, tours the world lecturing on sleep, has appeared on CNN, Oprah, and...
2019-11-2251 min
Gloss AngelesWhat to Do With Your Gently Tested and Unused Beauty ProductsToday we're discussing how, where and what to donate and recycle when it comes to gently tested and unused beauty products, featuring some amazing organizations. In beauty news, cosmetics sales are down — what does this mean for the future of makeup? Plus Jaclyn Hill launches new product after her lipstick drama.What's on Our Face?Sara: Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel ($58)Kirbie: Lumify Eye Drops ($26) and Infinity Sun Glow on the Go ($40)Recycle your products with TerraCycleDonate your products to national organizations like Beauty Bus, Dr...
2019-11-1947 min
Gloss AngelesHow Wine Inspired a Cult-Favorite Serum With April Gargiulo From Vintner's DaughterApril Gargiulo is the founder of Vintner’s Daughter, the cult-favorite brand beloved by skincare fanatics, from celebrities and beauty editors to clean beauty devotees and face oil enthusiasts. When April became pregnant with her first daughter, she tried to find a skincare product she could use that was free from chemicals and murky ingredients — she couldn’t find any. April had spent years working in her family’s wine business, learning the importance of quality formulation and ingredient sourcing, so using the same practices she learned on the vineyards, April decided to take a stab at creating her own beau...
2019-11-1246 min
Gloss Angeles5 Ingredients We Typically Avoid in Skin Care ProductsOur job is to try everything at least once, but that doesn't mean we don't pump the breaks when it comes to certain ingredients. We've learned over time what our skin can withstand, and we notice patterns when it comes to how our skin reacts to specific ingredients. Is it the ingredient itself, or how it's formulated? Consider this episode your roadmap — by no means are we saying all products with these ingredients are bad, but if you find your skin is breaking out, overly sensitive or has developed an adverse reaction to a certain product, this can help yo...
2019-11-0553 min
Gloss AngelesIf You Use Vitamin C in Your Routine (And Who Doesn't?), This Episode is MandatoryYou're likely already using a vitamin C in your routine, but do you know what it's actually doing to your skin? And why you should be using it, other than to brighten your complexion? We're taking a deep dive into the buzzy skincare ingredient and chatting about vitamin C's many benefits (it can do more than just brighten!), what you should be looking for when finding a product that actually works, and other important tips (like how you should store it).Watch Kirbie's video about how Vitamin C works!----------Halloween skin care t...
2019-10-291h 01
Gloss AngelesBest Drugstore Dupes with Breaking Beauty's Jill Dunn and Carlene HigginsToday we have our first joint guests! Please welcome Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins of Breaking Beauty (which just hit 1M downloads!) to Gloss Angeles! Jill and Carlene made their way down to LA, and luckily we got some time to chat about their favorite drugstore dupes. If you love this episode, please follow and subscribe to Breaking Beauty on all major podcast platforms. (And do the same for us, why don't you?)You can follow Breaking Beauty on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!https://breakingbeautypodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast...
2019-10-2248 min
Gloss AngelesBotox 101: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Injectables with Carrie Strom, SVP of Allergan U.S. Medical AestheticsLet's have a bo-talk, shall we? If you've ever wondered about injectables, how they work, their side effects or anything else regarding Botox and fillers, you'll want to save today's chat. Our guest is Carrie Strom, Senior Vice President of Allergan U.S. Medical Aesthetics. She leads the only all-female leadership team in the aesthetic injectables category, overseeing several iconic and best-selling brands, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and The JUVEDERM® Collection of Fillers. Carrie is filling us in on everything you've ever wanted to know about injectables — including questions you sent us — from what effects Botox will have long term t...
2019-10-1552 min
Gloss AngelesThese 6 At-Home Skin Care Tools and Gadgets Really WorkGadgets are a great way to supplement your skincare routine, especially if you can’t get into the spa for a facial. But not all gadgets are made equal. Kirbie and Sara reveal their top 3 favorite tools to use at home, from $5 to $500. (We’re sorry.)Tools and GadgetsStacked Skincare Dermaroller, $125Le Mieux Skin Perfecting Skin Spatula, $189Odacite Gua Sha, $45Tinkle Razor, $5 for pack of 6NuFace Mini, $199ZIIP, $495Products mentioned:HUM Nutrition Wingman Supplement, $25Dermalogica Phyto Natu...
2019-10-0857 min
Gloss AngelesThe 3 Steps to Getting Perfect Brows with Benefit Cosmetics Global Brow Artist Jared BaileyOn this week's episode, we're chatting with Benefit Cosmetics' Global Brow Expert Jared Bailey about all things brows — how to shape them, how to fill them, how to find the right shade (hint: it's supposed to match a certain part of your body down there...), and what you should and shouldn't be doing when it comes to taming them. Plus, we're getting the full lowdown on Benefit's newest brow product, The Brow Styler.Thank you to our presenting sponsor HUM Nutrition! Be sure to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/Gloss_Ange...
2019-10-011h 14
Gloss AngelesBeauty and Aging According to Actress and Activist Laverne CoxOur first celebrity guest is the incomparable Laverne Cox.She is an Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning documentary film producer, SAG award winner, and an equal rights advocate and activist. You’ve seen her work in Orange Is The New Black, Doubt, The Mindy Project, Dear White People, most recently A Black Lady Sketch Show, and soon in JOLT with Kate Beckinsale.She is the first openly transgender person to appear on the covers of TIME, Cosmopolitan, and Essence, to name a few, and has been the face of countless campaigns, including Beyonce’s IVY PARK line. Lave...
2019-09-2440 min
Gloss AngelesLash Extensions vs. Lash Perms — Everything You Need To KnowCurious about lash extensions? Wonder what you'd look like with a lash perm? Sara and Kirbie consider themselves experts when it comes to the two beauty treatments. On this episode, they are breaking down each lash treatment and filling you in on everything you need to know before you have them done. https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Lash-Lifts-vs-Lash-Extensions-45595438Be sure to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/Gloss_AngelesListen to us on Stitcher and Spotify, too!Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/Gloss_AngelesS...
2019-09-1750 min
Gloss AngelesHow To Get Rid Of Adult Acne & Blemishes, According To Renée RouleauOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Renée Rouleau, famed esthetician and the woman responsible for teaching Kirbie a ton about skincare. Not only is she a huge favorite among beauty editors and celebrities alike (including Demi Lovato, Lisa Rinna, and Lili Reinhart), but Renée also runs her successful eponymous brand, which she started 20 years ago. Renée chats with us about how she got started as an esthetician, her advice for how to figure out your skin type, and what to do about adult acne and blemishes. Plus, why skin mists might be a huge no-no du...
2019-09-1056 min
Gloss Angeles8 Products That Will Transform Your Face For the Better (August 2019 Favorites)One of the biggest parts of Kirbie and Sara’s jobs are testing new beauty products, so it only makes sense that they share their current favorites with Gloss Angeles listeners. This episode, Kirbie and Sara are sharing eight beauty products they tried in August and have become obsessed with, from an overnight, hydrating sleep mask to a creamy K-Beauty lip mousse.What’s On Your FaceSara: Rouge Dior Ultra Care Liquid in CaressKirbie: Ardell Magnetic Eyeliner + Magnetic LashesKirbie’s Picks Coconut & Eve Sunny Honey B...
2019-09-0350 min
Gloss AngelesThe Mistakes You're Making With Sun Protection90% of aging comes from daily sun exposure — not major sunburns! Today we’re breaking down sun protection, the different types of rays that cause both burns and pre-mature aging and how much sunscreen is essential for optimal coverage. However, another important aspect of sun protection is what to do after you’ve been in the sun or gotten a burn, because chances are you'll have a burn in your lifetime. What ingredients should you avoid, how to keep your skin in good shape, plus how to treat it in the best way possible — all in today's episode.Rise of...
2019-08-2747 min
Gloss AngelesThe Biggest Makeup Mistakes with Daniel MartinOur first guest had to be epic, right? Please welcome to Gloss Angeles the incomparable Daniel Martin! Daniel is a renowned makeup artist whose career spans decades — his work has been featured everywhere, from the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair to backstage at all of the fashion weeks, to some of the most famous and most beautiful mugs in Hollywood, including Jessica Alba and Elisabeth Moss, and yes — the Duchess of Sussex herself, Meghan Markle. He is also a Brand Ambassador for Dior Beauty and the Creative Color Consultant for Honest Beauty. Daniel dropepd by the studi...
2019-08-201h 00
Gloss AngelesHow to Properly Read a Product LabelYou asked, we answered! A question we often get is “How do I read a product label?” We get it. Labels are very confusing. For instance, did you know hypoallergenic actually means nothing? Manufacturers can make these claims, however, the FDA does not have a formal process for determining what products are deemed “hypoallergenic." How bizarre.https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling-claims/hypoallergenic-cosmeticsToday, we’re explaining how to read an ingredients list, what certain logos mean (or don’t mean), plus what terms to be weary of — what’s marketing jargon and what’s the real deal.
2019-08-1346 min
Gloss AngelesHair Tools: What’s Worth the SplurgeIn today’s episode, we’re a little hairbrained. Hair tools are one of the biggest investments you can make in your beauty routine, and a good purchase can last you for years. But what brands and products are essential? Do curling irons or wands reign supreme? And what $15 accessories make gym hair a lot easier to maintain? We’re getting into all of it in today’s episode. Episode 5 Product ListBe sure to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/Gloss_AngelesListen to use on Stitcher and Spotify, too!...
2019-08-061h 08
Gloss AngelesAre Facials Worth the Money?We’re often asked about facials: are they worth the expense? How often should you go to see results? And what type of facial is best for certain skin types? We’ll face the facts and explain if they’re essential or not. Plus, a blowout for your eyelashes, Jaclyn Hill is back on Youtube and details on our time spent with Mother, PAT McGRATH.Shop all of our product lists:http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngeles--Our favorite facials:YoligloShani DardenKerry Benjam...
2019-07-301h 22
Gloss AngelesSweat-Proof Makeup Tips For When It's Hot as a CrotchDoes anyone get that Britney reference in the title? Bueller? IT'S HOT! IN HERE! AND OUT THERE! IT'S HOT EVERYWHERE! HELP! We know the struggle of sweating after you spent a good 45 getting your makeup to a good place. Throughout our years of interviewing and reporting, we've learned several tips that have kept our faces from melting off. From the unusual way to wear primer to flipping a step in your routine, you'll have a few things to try out and practice the next time you get ready. --Follow us on Instagram: ht...
2019-07-231h 06
Gloss AngelesThe Correct Way to Apply Your Skin Care ProductsWe asked and you shouted from the rooftops: your biggest skincare conundrum was what order you should be applying your beloved products. Good news: there’s actually a proven method for application! In today’s episode, we’ll break down the 8 steps (yes, 8!) while discussing a few controversial opinions about the order. Sara will recount her trip to France with Nike and Chanel, Kirbie will recount her time spent on Instagram, and both will discuss Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories and what they think about the star choosing Amazon as the exclusive retailer. Plus, we’re introducing a new segment an...
2019-07-161h 04
Gloss AngelesBaby They're Worth It: Skin Care Products We LoveIn our first episode, we chat about what made us want to get into the beauty world, what makes this podcast ~different~, plus let you in on our 5 favorite skin care products that we believe are worth the investment (and have bought at one point or another).Products mentioned(See all here: http://bit.ly/GA_7919)La Mer Creme de la MerLa Mer The ConcentrateAugustinus Bader - The Rich CreamRenée Rouleau Anti Bump Serum and Rapid Response Detox MasqueVintner's Daughter A...
2019-07-0950 min
Gloss AngelesWelcome to Gloss Angeles!Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan will give their West Coast perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness with a sprinkle of pop culture and celebrity. They'll pull back the curtain on beauty trends, treatments and products in Hollywood, all to help you navigate the world of beauty. Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0900 min