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GlowJobInfluencer Events, Girl Math, and the Price of PrettyIs the influencer event scene officially unhinged? In this episode of GlowJob, your fav bestie duo Julia and Sasa pull back the curtain on the world of beauty launches. From awkward influencer parties to sipping “face lattes” at a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon’s office — they spill the real ROI behind these events, the pressure to perform online, and why “going out” just isn’t what it used to be.
The girls also unpack how K-beauty is conquering the U.S. market, break down luxury beauty splurges (would you drop $1,100 on a perfume?), and justify it all with some prac...2025-07-2339 min
GlowJobSpray Tans & Man Buns: BroJob with KyleIn this laugh-out-loud BroJob™ episode, GlowJob’s Julia & Sasa sit down with Kyle Salter—HR exec, husband, father, man bun icon, and empathetic bro—to talk skincare, masculinity, and the magic of a good spray tan. From Westlake Village to New York subway trauma, Kyle spills on his Accutane journey, his 10+ year man bun routine, and his evolving skincare philosophy.
Plus: the crew plays a round of “WTF Is This Tool,” debates Dr. Squatch’s Sydney Sweeney collab (hole in the soap?!), and lovingly roast-or-boasts Kyle’s current routine, while offering affordable, drugstore friendly upgrades that won’t overwhelm your av...2025-07-1649 min
GlowJobThe Business of Love Island: Highlighter & HeartbreakIn this hilarious and unfiltered episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa dive deep into the absurdly addictive world of Love Island —where beauty standards and brand deals collide in a haze of highlighter and heartbreak. From the “himbo” epidemic to influencer economics, GlowJob unpacks the show’s beauty aesthetics, genius product placements, and spit-swapping chaos. Whether you're new to Love Island or a certified Midnight Ballerina, this is your cheat sheet to the cultural and commercial phenomenon.
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GlowJobFrom the Bedroom to the Boardroom: Cindy Eckert’s Sex RevolutionWhy is there still a pill for his libido but not hers? In this episode of GlowJob, Julia and Sasa sit down with Cindy Eckert, founder of Addyi—the first and only FDA-approved medication for low sex drive in women. We unpack the six-year battle to get Addyi approved (while Viagra sailed through in six months), the gender bias baked into sexual health care, and why it’s time we stop labeling women’s desire as “emotional.”
Cindy breaks down the neuroscience of female arousal, how Addyi actually works, and why nurse practitioners and med spas are redefining...2025-07-0240 min
GlowJobBeige Lawsuit, Recession LaBuBu, & Trends with @saltlacroixIn this episode of GlowJob, we dive into the weird and wild world of beauty and culture—from Labubus as the new recession indicator to Kris Jenner’s new face fueling dystopian plastic surgery trends. Julia and Sasa are joined by pod bestie Gabrielle, aka @saltlacroix, for a no-holds-barred convo on the latest trends and the politics of owning a “vibe.”
Plus, we bust sunscreen misinformation (looking at you, Primally Pure 👀), unpack influencer lawsuits over a beige aesthetic (yes, really), and decode the rise of beauty wearables.
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GlowJobBroJob: Lucas Hamren (The Sensitive Bro)In our first-ever BroJob™ episode, GlowJob co-hosts Julia and Sasa flip the script on the man behind the mic—our audio engineer, Lucas Hamren. What’s Bro Job? It’s our way of lovingly dragging bros into the glow-up they never knew they needed.
Lucas opens up about being homeschooled, his lifelong eczema triggers, and a borderline obsession with Neutrogena Make-Up Wipes.
In Roast or Boast, we break down his entire skincare routine and serve up easy, no-BS upgrades. Plus, we put our inaugural Bro to the test in Tool Time, quizzing him on typical beauty t...2025-06-1841 min
GlowJobe.l.f. Buys Rhode for $1 Billion: The Biggest Beauty Deal of the Yeare.l.f. just acquired Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for a cool $1 billion—and GlowJob is unpacking every juicy detail. From the blink-and-you-missed-it speed of the deal to the PR machine fueling Hailey’s influencer empire, we dive into what made this minimalist skincare brand worth 10 figures.
Julia and Sasa break down the key power players, brand controversies (yes, that glazing fluid), and the bigger question: is Rhode actually good, or just really good at branding? Oh, and yes—we’re talking about Selena.
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GlowJobChristina Zilber: Beauty Hacks, ChatGPT, & the Perfect BlushIn this episode of GlowJob, we go deep with Christina Zilber—the force behind cult-favorite beauty brand Jouer. From launching during the 2008 financial crash to spotting the power of influencer marketing before it went mainstream, Christina gets real about building a brand with heart, humor, and serious skin science.
She drops founder wisdom, reveals her holy grail packing hacks, and spills on product formulation secrets (spoiler: no white-labeling here). We talk motherhood, aging, style, and her obsession with skin barrier health. Plus, the one life lesson she swears by—and passed on to her kids? Know your audi...2025-06-0444 min
GlowJobInside Fenty Beauty with Crista Chan: Trends, Diversity, & Pro Makeup TipsIn this episode of GlowJob, we sit down with Crista Chan, Global Director of Artistry at Fenty Beauty, to unpack how the brand is redefining what inclusive beauty actually means—beyond just foundation shades. Crista shares her journey from psychology student to pro MUA, what it’s really like behind the scenes at Fenty Beauty, how trends are forecasted and democratized, and her hottest pro tips (including the #1 mistake you're making with foundation).
We also explore growing up mixed-race in LA, navigating identity during AAPI Heritage Month, and how beauty can be both a career and a crea...2025-05-2845 min
GlowJobAsian Beauty Bosses: How Heritage became High-Performance SkincareAAPI founders are dominating the beauty industry — and it’s not by accident. From ancient skincare rituals to cutting-edge innovation, GlowJob explores how Asian beauty founders and cultural forces are redefining the beauty industry from the inside out.
We talk Gua Sha, Korean scrubbers, Ayurvedic hair rituals, and why “new” trends aren’t so new when you grew up doing them with your mom. Whether you're a beauty lover, brand builder, or just curious why every “hot new” product seems to trace back to ancient Asian practices — this one’s for you.
Brands We Cover: Glow Recipe, Tatch...2025-05-2133 min
GlowJobSarah Cheung: Billie Eilish, Going Viral, & Kim K MakeupHow Sarah Cheung Built SAECHU From Scratch—And Went Viral Doing It. From YouTube to TikTok to launching her own beauty brand, Sarah Cheung is rewriting the rules.
In this episode of GlowJob, Sarah gets candid about navigating racial identity online, what it’s really like to go viral, and the emotional rollercoaster of launching your dream in public—including the surreal moment she saw Billie Eilish’s TikTok using the SAECHU lip stain. Sarah also shares the juicy origin of her viral Kim Kardashian Sex Tape Makeup Tutorial— it all started as a Twitter dare.
Plus, we s...2025-05-1444 min
GlowJobGrowing Up AAPI: Caught Between Two Beauty StandardsWhat happens when Eastern beauty says “porcelain” and Western beauty says “sun-kissed”? Welcome to the identity crisis of growing up Asian American.
In this episode of GlowJob, we’re breaking down the conflicting beauty standards AAPI babes have grown up with—and how we’re rewriting the rules.
We get into skin lightening culture vs tanning trends, the media’s obsession with a single beauty type, and the rise of the ABG (Asian Baby Girl) as a subversive icon. From generational pressure to barely-there media rep, we’re unpacking what it means to shape your own beauty standar...2025-05-0740 min
GlowJobSkincare, Hair, & Makeup Mistakes: If You Do This, You're StupidThink you're nailing your beauty routine? Think again. In this episode of GlowJob, we expose the most dire skincare mistakes, haircare mistakes, and makeup mistakes — and why they're ruining your skin, hair, and glow without you even realizing it.
Smarter beauty starts here. Stop the mistakes, fix your routine, and get your glow back.
In this episode:
Skincare mistakes that destroy your skin barrier
Makeup habits that age your skin faster
Haircare mistakes that cause dryness and breakage
The dangers of expired products and dirty brushes
How to match your foundation the ri...2025-04-3039 min
GlowJobRyan Babenzien: Your Water is Ruining Your SkincareFrom sneakerhead to showerhead, Ryan Babenzien is revolutionizing your beauty routine from the source—water. In this episode of GlowJob, we sit down with Ryan, founder and CEO of Jolie, the viral shower filter that’s redefining what it means to “cleanse". Known for co-founding GREATS (the DTC sneaker brand acquired by Steve Madden) and helping revive legacy brands like K-Swiss and Puma, Ryan shares how his background in fashion, brand strategy, and entertainment marketing led him to a very unexpected place: your shower.
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Why the water in your shower is sabotaging your skinca...2025-04-3046 min
GlowJobLucy Goff: Septicemia, Dyslexia & the $6K LaserShe survived septicemia, launched a luxury supplement line, and reengineered hospital-grade laser tech into the most powerful at-home skincare device on the market. Lucy Goff is not your average beauty founder.
We kick off our brand new GlowJob interview series with Lucy Goff, the unapologetically science-obsessed founder of LYMA, the cult beauty tech brand behind the $2,695 cold laser (and the newly launched $6000 Laser Pro) used by celebrity estheticians and Gwyneth-approved girlies everywhere. From growing up in Yorkshire with undiagnosed dyslexia to founding one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, Lucy walks us through her journey from beauty journalist to collagen di...2025-04-1643 min
GlowJobHaircare Is the New Skincare: Scalp Health, Bond Builders, and PorosityThe billion-dollar rise of haircare is here — are you ready? In this episode of GlowJob, we explore the trends and tech reshaping the haircare industry: from the skinification of the scalp to bond-building science (Olaplex, K18), hair porosity, and the marketing myths behind "damaged" hair.
We break down:
Viral TikTok trends & celeb brands like Fenty Hair + Gisou
Scalp health tools (yes, even AI scalp scanners)
Lawsuits shaking up the industry
Our personal routines, mistakes & product faves (Dyson, Nutrafol, Crown Affair, Ceremonia)
Whether you’re curly, straight, or just...2025-04-0943 min
GlowJobPimple Patches & Pop Culture: Inside Gen Z's Beauty BrainFrom pimple patches to Poppi, Gen Z is rewriting the rules of skincare, style, and what it means to be cool. In this episode of GlowJob, we dive headfirst into the beauty trends, internet obsessions, and chaotic collectibles that have today’s teens in a chokehold. We’re talking Starface stickers, Sonny Angels, clean girl vs clean beauty, and why Beanie Babies might just be back. Spoiler: it’s giving Y2K, mental health, and a sprinkle of ✨fugly chic✨
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GlowJobRepublican Makeup (Liberal vs. Conservative Coded Brands)In this unfiltered episode of GlowJob, we break down the viral “Republican Makeup” trend that exploded on TikTok—originally posted as satire by creator Suzanne Lambert and now a full-blown culture war over contour, concealer lips, and 2016 brows. Yes, even dry patches and side parts are political now.
We decode the aesthetic that has the internet spiraling—and why it ended up in the pages of The Wall Street Journal.
Then, we get into the weird (and slightly terrifying) world of politically-coded brands. From liberal-coded icons like Glossier, Fenty, and Patagonia to conservative-coded cult faves like Mar...2025-03-2658 min
GlowJobBig Sister Advice (From 2 Girls With No Sisters)No gatekeeping here— in this episode of GlowJob, we’re spilling skincare, beauty, and life lessons we wish we knew sooner. From acne scars and SPF regrets to dating red flags and career moves that actually matter, we’re giving you the big sister advice we never had—unfiltered and actually useful.
💄 Beauty myths we fell for (RIP our skin barriers)
🧠 Confidence hacks (aka being delulu but self-aware)
💘 Dating rules that never fail (befriend a realtor iykyk)
💼 Workplace survival guide (HR isn’t your friend, but reputation is everything)
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GlowJobBOJ Sunscreen Drama & The Secret World of Beauty PackagingGlowJob Podcast is stepping into the beauty world at its FIRST EVER industry conference—and trust us, we saw some wild stuff. From the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen recall to the latest trends in packaging, we’re spilling all the juicy details. But the real highlight? We got up close and personal with Isamaya’s viral phallic-shaped lipstick… let’s just say it’s got some serious package appeal.
🔍White labeling is the real beauty secret you need to know—why is everyone suddenly all about it?
💭 Are beauty brands really pushing boundaries, or just repackaging the same...2025-03-1241 min
GlowJobPlastic Surgery Abroad: the Glam, the Risks, the RealityIn this episode of GlowJob, we’re diving into the world of medical tourism for cosmetic procedures—the viral “transformation vacations” that have people flying to South Korea, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico for everything from nose jobs and BBLs to hair transplants and veneers.
We break down the costs, risks, and realities of going under the knife abroad, including the most popular destinations, shocking medical tourism statistics, and the hidden dangers—from botched surgeries and sepsis to the dark side of the organ black market.
Plus, we explore how TikTok and Instagram have made medical tourism lo...2025-03-0552 min
GlowJobThe Dark Side of Dupes: Moral Dilemma or Budget Savvy?Are dupes the ultimate beauty cheat code, or are they killing innovation? In this episode, we break down what really makes a dupe—from hyped alternatives to questionable copycats that push legal and ethical boundaries.
🔍 Do dupes truly democratize beauty, or are they ultimately hurting the industry?
💸 Are we all for the savings, or do we cringe at the blatant knockoffs? We’re sharing our takes.
⚖️ How do established brands push back? (Charlotte Tilbury, we see you!)
Is there any product that can escape imitation?
And it’s not just beauty...2025-02-2639 min
GlowJobWeird Sh*t People Put On Their FacesPeople have slathered some truly unhinged things on their skin in the name of beauty—crocodile dung, snail mucin, even salmon sperm. But do these weird skincare ingredients actually work?
In this episode, we’re diving into the wildest, weirdest, and sometimes shockingly effective beauty rituals from ancient history to modern skincare trends. From royal beauty secrets to scientific breakthroughs like stem cells, we’re breaking down what’s legit and what’s just plain gross.
💡 Which bizarre beauty ingredients stood the test of time?
🧪 What does science say about these skincare oddities?
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GlowJobThe Rise and Fall of Estée LauderFrom humble beginnings to global domination, Estée Lauder built a billion-dollar beauty empire that redefined skincare and luxury cosmetics. A true industry pioneer, Josephine "Estée" Lauder revolutionized beauty marketing—introducing free samples, the gift-with-purchase model, and an exclusive brand image that made luxury skincare both accessible and aspirational.
But today, the brand is facing some of its toughest challenges yet—its stock has plunged to a 12-year low, it's grappling with major layoffs, and internal family drama between cousins William and Jane made headlines last year. In this episode, we dive into Estée Lauder’s groundb...2025-02-1247 min
GlowJobCelebrity Brands: From A-List Success to F-List Flops
From Rihanna’s Fenty empire to the endless parade of influencer-backed skincare lines, celebrity brands are everywhere. But not all of them are created equal. Some have redefined industries, while others have flopped harder than a bad box office debut.
In this episode of GlowJob, we dive into the world of celebrity beauty and skincare brands—breaking down what makes a star-powered brand actually work and why so many fall flat. Is it about authenticity? Marketing? Or just plain luck? We’re spilling the tea on the biggest wins, the most cringe-worthy fails, and what consumers should watch...2025-02-0557 min
GlowJob2024 Beauty Trends – What's Hot & What's NotWelcome to GlowJob, the beauty podcast that's more than skin deep. Join co-hosts Julia Bellary and Sasa Li as we take a look at 2024, debunk beauty myths, and dish out unfiltered opinions on what’s trending in the skincare and beauty world.
In our very first episode, we’re diving into the wildest, weirdest, and most WTF-worthy beauty trends of 2024. From beef tallow skincare (yes, literal cow fat) to the blush blindness epidemic and the fake freckles craze, we’re calling out what’s hot, what’s not, and what absolutely needs to be left behind. Plus, we b...2025-01-1730 min