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Dear Media, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins

Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

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  • #475
    Wednesday · 1 hr 3 min

    The Gucci Westman Glow-Up Guide: “Lit-From-Within” Skin, Over 40 Makeup Tips, and Surprising Scoop on What’s Next From the Celebrity Makeup Artist

    Westman Atelier founder and makeup artist Gucci Westman shares top makeup tips for any age, iconic Vogue moments, and how she built her cult-favorite Sephora brand. Listen in as we take a trip down memory lane in the iconic makeup artist’s illustrious career, from growing up on an ashram – where makeup was off-limits – to the fateful special FX makeup test for Annie Leibovitz that opened up the world of fashion, to her years working as artistic director at Lancôme and Revlon—and the sage advice from Bobbi Brown that Gucci heeded before launching her own makeup brand. In this episode you’ll discover: Celebrity makeup stories: Cameron Diaz in Being John Malkovich, Taylor Swift’s red lip on her Allure cover, and the Jennifer Aniston Vogue cover that they rescheduled just for Gucci The next Holy Grail foundation? Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation review and what makes it so #damngood. (Plus, why she scrapped the first formula) How to find your foundation shade, the best place to swatch for the perfect match and how to get Gucci’s signature “lit from within” skin Makeup mistakes that can age you, Gucci’s budget beauty favorites, and her best makeup tips for over 40 Plus, is a Westman Atelier fragrance in the near future?? Shop everything mentioned in this episode here Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation with Exosomes + Peptides WESTMAN ATELIER - Vital Skincare Concealer Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum Westman Atelier Pore Refining Complex Serum WESTMAN ATELIER | Lit Up Highlight Stick Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick Westman Atelier Mini Petite Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick WESTMAN ATELIER | Baby Cheeks Blush Stick Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops Westman Atelier The Eyeshadow Palette Holiday Edit Westman Atelier Holiday Refining Brush Edit Westman Atelier Mini Petite Party Eye & Cheek Makeup Gift Set Westman Atelier Foundation Brush Westman Atelier Mini Petite Lit Up Glassy Gel Highlighter Stick Leset The Margo T-Shirt - White SESSEI White Button Down Shirt TWP Jillian Blazer La Bonne Brosse Hairbrushes Olivia von Halle Vanderbilt Cashmere Pyjamas Jamie Haller The Crease Jean Eight Sleep (Smart mattress/Sleep System) LA ROSEE Healthy Glow Concentrate LA ROSÉE - SPF50 Sunscreen Stick 🎙️ For more conversations like this, check out these episodes: Lisa Eldridge Is Here to Spill All Her Makeup Secrets! Jennifer Aniston's Hairstylist Chris McMillan: "The Rachel" Haircut, Best Hair Tips & His NEW Line Bobbi Brown Reveals Her Makeup Secrets & Career Tips: Jones Road Miracle Balm & "Still Bobbi" Memoir PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Vivier Vivier offers eight different Vitamin C serums, each formulated to address different skin needs and concerns. Take Vivier’s Serum Quiz to discover your personalized Vitamin C serum recommendation and find the formula best suited to your skin. Visit VivierSkin.ca or VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout for 15% off your first order. Nutrafol The Nutrafol Women’s formula has been upgraded to its most advanced version yet. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months. Now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Cozy Earth Cozy Earth’s biggest sale of the year ends December 3rd. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BEAUTY for 35% off home and sleepwear. And when they ask at checkout where you heard about them, let them know Breaking Beauty sent you! Quince Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Breaking Beauty Podcast. It’s the best way to support the show. Conair Visit www.conaircanada.ca and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY20 to receive 20% off your Conair purchase. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Group Newsletter Signup Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #474
    October 28 · 50 min

    The #DamnGood Fall Fashion Worth Buying (Plus Beauty Musts to Match!)

    This week, we’re marrying two of our favorite things: fashion and beauty. Listen in as we count down the top 10 trends of the season—from preppy Polo Bar style and rich indigo denim to maximalist prints, 1980s colour blocking and Speakeasy-ready embellishments. And just in time for the big Sephora sale, we’re sharing our new favourite beauty counterparts to every major fall trend, including the big-hair promising Dyson blow-dry brush and exciting fashion collabs like Merit x Erdem. Get ‘em while they’re haute! You’ll hear about: Preppy tailoring and polished blowouts: Decoding fall's return to preppy tailoring—cable knits, rugby stripes, plaid bombers (including a Miu Miu dupe!) and highly giftable cashmere triangle wraps—paired with sleek hair tools. Colour blocking 2.0: Embracing bold '80s colour mashups like red and purple with dark raw denim and a new era of fragrances that aim to capture the mood of colours in a bottle LA off-duty chic, suede and Western boho: Blending effortless streetwear (camo, ripped denim and cinched moto jackets) with Western fringe and suede, matched with does-it-all beauty staples Statement animal prints, speakeasy glam and archival bags: Embracing maximalist textures (crocodile boots, pony hair, beaded drop pouches and Y2K vintage logo bags) elevated by luxury vanity pieces Plus, Carlene’s hair colour journey continues!: Carlene shares her new grey-blending routine, including a secret weapon product hack, courtesy of today’s gold show partner, Schwarzkopf. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/8406739 Schwarzkopf Keratin Root Temporary Hair Colour Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-96479273 Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/8406739 Schwarzkopf Keratin Root Thickening Color Boost Dyson AirSmooth Styling Dryer Brush Outside-In New Precision Wand Mascara Guerlain L'Heure Bleue ST. Rose Out of the Blue Juliette Has A Gun: Purple Trouble Carte Blanche Multi-Hyphenate Brightening Skin Tint Mineral SPF 35 Violette_FR Bisou Balm in Chocolat Chantecaille Philanthropy Lion Collection Sheer Gel-Powder Shimmer Eye Shadow (Limited Edition) Chantecaille Philanthropy Lion Collection Lip Veil Hydrating Lipstick with Botanical Oils (Limited Edition) Chantecaille Philanthropy Lion Collection Luster Glide Eye Liner (Limited Edition) MERIT x Erdem Signature Lip Gift Set MERIT x Erdem Eye and Cheek Gift Set Merit x Erdem The Retrospect Soap Trio (Limited Edition) Sulwhasoo UV Wise On-The-Go Sun Cushion SPF 50 Kitsch Zigzag Headbands Quince Cable Knit Sweater - Sapphire Blue Miu Miu Checked Blouson Jacket Good American The Lightweight Bomber Jacket Aritzia Essential Cashmere Key Medium Scarf COS Funnel-Neck Half-Zip Knitted Sweater AYR Diver's Breton Stripe Bateau Shirt AYR Secret Sauce Jeans Banana Republic x La Ligne The Hair Scrunchie Banana Republic x La Ligne The Cotton Poplin Tunic Top Agolde Morgan Jean in Rinse Victoria Beckham x Gap Latch-Collar Denim Jacket Victoria Beckham x Gap High Rise Straight Jeans Quince Leather Stand-Collar Jacket Lauren Ralph Lauren Stretch Wool Crepe Jacket J.Crew Oversized Cashmere Crewneck Sweater Quince Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Crewneck Sweater The Great x Stetson Collection Djerf Avenue Sweet Wool Poncho Staud Animal Print Boots Staud Porcupine Bag Steve Madden Crocodile Knee-High Boots Schutz Footwear Balenciaga City Bags Gucci Vintage Monogram Bags Gucci Small Pouch With Strap and Web The Great x Roz Sweatshirt Hair Towel The Great Nordic Flower Lodge Cardigan The Great x Stetson Big Buckle Belt Vivrelle Designer Bag Rentals Prada Vintage Python Bag Nili Lotan Corduroy Pant Annie Bing Grayson Pant La Ligne Suede Pants Etro Paisley Skirt Avec Les Filles Jacket Rixo x Bay Garnett Wool Blend Jacket Gucci Mules Old Navy EveryWear Long-Sleeve Raglan Baseball T-Shirt White & Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap - Deep Navy Reformation Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans Fendi Shoulder Bag Gucci Tote Bag Adidas Firebird Classic Track Pants 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: The #DamnGood New Fall 2026 Beauty Launches, Reviewed How-To Build The Perfect Capsule Wardrobe (Plus, The Beauty Products To Match!) With Liv Perez Hourglass Cosmetics Founder Carisa Janes: “I Want The Makeup Artist Inside The Makeup, Because I’m Not A Makeup Artist.” PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8 Visit medik8.us and use code Breaking20 for 20% off your first order. Cowboy Colostrum For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order—just head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout. Tumble Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/BEAUTY. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them that Breaking Beauty Podcast sent you! Schwarzkopf Find Schwarzkopf Keratin Root Temporary Hair Colour Spray on Amazon, at Walmart Canada, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Visit schwarzkopf.ca for more information. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #473
    October 21 · 53 min

    Science-Backed or Hype? Dr. Whitney Bowe Sorts Fact From Fiction for the Ultimate Skincare Routine

    Peptide hype, PDRN efficacy and eye creams that promise an upper lid lift—we’re putting today’s biggest skincare claims to the test! Board-certified dermatologist and research scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe (@drwhitneybowe) returns to help us separate clinical proof from marketing hype. Creator of the viral “skin cycling trend and author of more than 40 scientific papers, Dr. Bowe gives us the ultimate insider’s guide to building a routine rooted in real science. Please note this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a dermatologist for personal skincare advice. In this episode, you’ll hear expert insights from our guest on: The “pyramid of evidence”: how to differentiate between ingredient supplier data, consumer surveys, instrument-measured results and peer-reviewed studies Skin-care “staples” versus “extra credit,” and why the core routine hasn’t changed in decades Peptides 101: signalling peptides versus wrinkle-relaxing neuropeptides such as argireline, and which peptides are worth it Vitamin C alternatives for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, including THD ascorbate and astaxanthin Why PDRN gives you an instant glow but likely no long-term benefits The truth about exosomes: bioengineered versus human-derived versus plant-derived, and how Dr. Bowe went from skeptic to believer Moisturizer with SPF versus separate sunscreen, and the two- to three-finger rule Her exact skin-cycling routine, step by step, plus her pick for retinoid-sensitive skin Dark spots, melasma versus sun spots, and when to turn to lasers Stay tuned to the end for a rapid-fire “science-backed or hype?” round on PDRN, hypochlorous acid, Volufiline, bemotrizinol, niacinamide, NAD+ and more Shop everything mentioned in this video here: DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY | Peptide + HA Plumping Serum Use code DWBBEAUTY10 to save 10%* DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY | Exo-Plex Eye Crea Use code DWBBEAUTY10 to save 10%* DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY | Daily Staples Use code DWBBEAUTY10 to save 10%* *Dr Whitney Bowe Beauty DTC code expires Nov 20 2026. One-time purchase only. 10% off full order. ANUA | PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream MEDIK8 | Liquid Peptides Serum CASSATT BEAUTY | La Pommade (Use Code Beauty15 to save) LA ROCHE-POSAY | Cicaplast Baume B5+ (use code: BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off) VASELINE | Healing Jelly Original BEAUTY BY JOSEON SPF 50 Relief Sun: PERSONAL DAY | Trust Me On This Hypochlorous Acid Spray TOWER 28 | SOS Rescue Spray REJURAN | Dual Effect Ampoule Serum MEDICUBE | PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY - P46 Peptide + HA Plumping Serum (use code: BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off) DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY - Exo-Plex™ Collagen Renewal Eye Cream: (use code: BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off) DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY - Retinal Night Advanced 0.1% Retinal Firming Treatment: (use code: BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off) Outfit links: Jill: Cashmere Relaxed T-Shirt The Mylie Ballet Flat Jeans Carlene: Check Collar Cotton Polo Shirt (similar) Glasses (Similar) EMI JAY | Big Effing Hair Clip - Buttercream The Ada Pump - Black Nappa 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Group Newsletter Signup Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide for Newbs, UV Gel Mani News & Is My Botox Wearing Off Faster? Ft. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe K-Beauty Secrets: Dermatologist Dr. David Kim on Salmon DNA, Glass Skin & Anti-Aging Skincare Terms to Know Before Your Next Dermatologist Visit with Dr. Samantha Ellis PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Osea Malibu Osea Malibu is beloved for its luxe and clean skincare that’s powered by the sea. Try their award-winning Undaria Algae Body Oil - it absorbs like a dream or the silky and nourishing Undaria Algae Body Butter. Go to OSEAMalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code BEAUTY. Nutrafol Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand AND it’s the #1 hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. Now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Conair Conair is here for hair — all hair, all people, all styles. Here for Hair, Conair. Don’t miss their best deals of the season on trending Conair hair tools on Amazon.ca this October. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #472
    October 14 · 44 min

    The Azelaic Acid Debate, Spicules & Skincare Myths with @DermAngelo and @GlowByRamon

    Is azelaic acid overhyped or underrated? Do spicule treatments really work? What is the most worth-it luxury skincare splurge? In this special crossover episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Angelo Landriscina, MD, FAAD (@dermangelo) and cosmetic chemist Ramón Pagán (@GlowByRamón), co-hosts of the Divine Skintervention podcast join us to set the record straight. Dr. Angelo is a New York City-based dermatologist, scientific researcher, content creator and founder of Soul-A. Ramón Pagán is a New York City-based cosmetic chemist, product developer, esthetician and creator. (Pssst: since this is a crossover podswap, so be sure to head over to the Divine Skintervention feed to catch us on their show.) In this episode, you’ll hear expert insights from our guests on: The truth behind the viral azelaic acid online debate and formulation pH Why silica spicules or “liquid microneedling” are sparking cautionary warnings from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), and criticism from independent dermatologists Hyaluronic acid versus glycerin: debunking the classic 1,000x water-holding hydration myth The arrival of BEMT sunscreen filters in the U.S. market, formulation challenges, and the precise reason that has the industry excited How our expert guests evaluate brand partnerships—prioritizing realistic efficacy over cash grabs Surprise! Why the Divine Skinterventionists are defending high-end luxury “skinvestments” against internet hate Industry red flags: why Ramón calls out historical marketing tactics and Dr. Angelo shares his strict stance on supplements and single-use face towels Plus, a rapid-fire round revealing their ultimate desert island beauty products Shop everything mentioned in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/8231018 ANUA | Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum ULTRA VIOLETTE - Unblock Screen SPF 50 Non-Acnegenic Facial Sunscreen with Bemotrizinol and Zinc Oxide: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 70 With BEMT Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen Acne-Prone Skin SPF 60 With BEMT LA MER | Crème De La Mer Moisturizer LA MER - The Lip Balm LA MER - The Eye Concentrate ESTÉE LAUDER - Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex: SOUL-A | Scarf-001 FENTY BEAUTY - Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation SOUL-A | Visor D'ALBA - Waterfull Essence SunScreen VT COSMETICS | Reedle Shot 100 YSL Blush 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: How To Shop For Skincare Like A Cosmetic Chemist, Featuring Ramón Pagán The First New FDA Sunscreen Filter in 20 Years: BEMT Explained with Ultra Violette's Ava Matthews Meet Sofie Pavitt, The “IRL Face Tuner” Who's Magically Transforming People's Skin PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Jones Road Beauty Modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. Check out the Bobbi Kit 6.0! And for a limited time our listeners are getting a FREE full sized Mascara on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout. Just head to JonesRoadbBauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them Breaking Beauty Podcast sent you. Cowboy Colostrum Try the new Pumpkin Spice before it’s gone — it’s a limited run. Head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout for 25% off. Goodr Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. QUINCE Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Breaking Beauty Podcast. It’s the best way to support the show. Conair Conair is here for hair — all hair, all people, all styles. Here for Hair, Conair. Don’t miss our best deals of the season on trending Conair hair tools on Amazon.ca this October. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Pls note this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a dermatologist for personal skincare concerns. 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Group Newsletter Signup Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #471
    October 7 · 1 hr 7 min

    Mikayla Nogueira on Filter Rumours, POV Beauty Secrets, “Mascaragate” & Makeup Hot Takes

    Mikayla Nogueira is not holding back: “I'm probably considered the most untrustworthy influencer in beauty,” says the 28-year-old self-taught makeup artist, founder and creator with more than 21 million (!!) fans across social media. As POV Beauty debuts at Sephora, we sit down with the TikTok superstar–and the secrets are coming out. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How years of working at Ulta inspired POV Beauty, and why Mikayla ultimately chose Sephora when both retailers came calling The filter debate that inspired her “Beauty From Every Angle” campaign The wave of one-star reviews that hit before the line officially launched in stores, and how the founder bounced back Why she loves rage bait (yes, really) What happened with the “Mascaragate” cancellation and how she became the face of a L'Oréal mascara in spite of it all The amount of money she spends on makeup a month–despite being sent mountains of free product in PR Her thoughts on this year's foundation reformulations, and why Mikayla’s stockpiling talc-based powders A teaser of what she’s cooking up next for POV Beauty - what she says is going to be their biggest launch yet Plus, stay tuned to the end for a fun round of rapid fire to find out the one skincare product she’d panic-buy if it were suddenly discontinued Watch and subscribe on YouTube Shop everything mentioned in this video here: SHEAMOISTURE | African Black Bar Soap POV Beauty | Glaze It Glazey Tack Primer with Glycerin and Niacinamide POINT OF VIEW. - Snatch It Face Ampoule Serum with Pdrn and Peptides POINT OF VIEW. - Snatch It Eye Serum with Pdrn and Peptides POINT OF VIEW. - Chill It Plumping Water Moisturizer POV Beauty | Drip It Nourishing Glow Serum POV Beauty | Drench It Soothing Priming Milk with Rice Water ONE/SIZE BY PATRICK STARRR | On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray TATE MCRAE - TATE 01 Eau De Parfum LEMME | Purr FENTY BEAUTY - Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation ARMANI | Luminous Silk Foundation CHARLOTTE TILBURY - Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Blurring & Color-Correcting Matte Pressed Powder HUDA BEAUTY | Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder MAYBELLINE - Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup POINT OF VIEW. - Amp It Amplifying High-Shine Smoothing Lip Balm Ampoule L’ORÉAL PARIS | Extensionist Mascara FRECK | The Original Freckle Pen PATRICK TA | Major Headlines Blush Duo - She's Blushing: PATRICK TA | Major Headlines Blush Duo - She Knows Who She Is RHODE SKIN | Carabiner Limited Edition Collectible RHODE SKIN Pocket Pearl Blush WESTMAN ATELIER | The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit Palette Limited-Edition COVERGIRL - Clean Fresh Yummy Big Oil Stick POINT OF VIEW. - Limited Holiday Amp (K)it Edit Lip Trio Makeup Gift Set: POINT OF VIEW. - Whip It Hydrating Whipped Cream POINT OF VIEW MINI JET DUO SKINCARE GIFT SET LIMITED EDITION MORPHE | ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette DERMALOGICA | Precleanse Cleansing Oil DOLCE GLOW | Lusso Self-Tanning Mousse PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Coyuchi Coyuchi is the original organic bedding brand that’s been setting the standard since 1991, before organic was a trend. Visit coyuchi.com/breakingbeauty for 15% off your first purchase of the most comfortable bedding you’ll ever own. Some exclusions apply. Nutrafol Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand AND it’s the #1 hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Quince Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Breaking Beauty Podcast. It’s the best way to support the show. Conair Conair is here for hair — all hair, all people, all styles. Whether you’re crimping, curling, combing it out or going for any kind of blowout, Conair is here for it. Don’t miss their best deals of the season on trending Conair hair tools on Amazon.ca this October. 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Meet The TikTok-Famous Makeup Artist Who's Single-Handedly Making Beauty Products Go Viral, Mikayla Nogueira Mikayla Makeup Returns! 6 Products She’s Buying For The Upcoming Sephora Sale, The One Blush She Talks About “Obsessively” and The Real Reason She Never Gets Facials Mega Beauty Influencer Jackie Aina on Diversity in Beauty, Her New Brand, Forvr Mood & Her Best Foundation Hack Ever 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Group Newsletter Signup Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins Jill Dunn *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #470
    September 30 · 45 min

    The #DamnGood Fall 2026 Products We Can't Stop Talking About

    Fall is officially here, and we're breaking down the biggest, buzziest beauty launches you need on your radar. From viral under-eye concealers and red-carpet-worthy serum foundations to skin-soothing K-beauty barrier care and heavy-duty makeup removers, we're reviewing the top-performing makeup and skincare products of the season. You'll hear about: A much-buzzed-about under-eye brightening pot concealer, plus the story behind its recent social media dust-up with Molly Sims's YISE Beauty and how it was resolved. Jill test-drives an illuminating, olive-tone-friendly formula that delivers a seamless, candlelit under-eye finish. Carlene highlights a derm-backed K-beauty favourite for calming sensitized skin and protecting the moisture barrier, just in time for cold weather. A new weightless serum foundation with a streamlined, neutral-undertone shade range, designed by Selena Gomez's and Anne Hathaway's longtime makeup artist. We put a milky, barrier-supporting cleanser with clinical backing to the ultimate one-step makeup removal test. Shop everything in this episode here: WESTMAN ATELIER - Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90212703 JONES ROAD | Wide Awake Brightening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070357 JONES ROAD | Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070554 JONES ROAD BEAUTY | The Face Pencil Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070735 LISA ELDRIDGE - Luminist Buildable Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90071327 LISA ELDRIDGE - Micro Face Buffing Brush - Seamless Blend Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90071862 DIOR - Forever On Set Powder Blurring Translucent Loose Setting Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90072188 HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY | Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90072348 SAIE - SuperSuede Baked Eyeshadow with 16hr Wear: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90073142 HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY - Timeless Taupes Color Story Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90073862 MAKEUP BY MARIO | Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90074047 FEL BEAUTY - Kissylips Comfy Hydrating Peptide Lip Mask Treatment: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90075550 FEL BEAUTY | Kissylips Hydrating High Shine Lip And Cheek Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90074497 INNBEAUTY PROJECT - Extreme Cleanse Milky Micellar Barrier-Repair Cleanser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90076293 INNBEAUTY PROJECT | Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120334 AESTURA | AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120493 DR.FORHAIR | Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Shampoo for Thinning Hair: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120698 Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Sea Salt Scalp Exfoliator with Sea Salt: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90123775 DR.FORHAIR | Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Scalp Conditioning Mask for Thinning Hair: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90124323 UNOVE | UNOVE Deep Damage Repair Hydrating Hair Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90124527 PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8: Exciting news! Medik8 is now available both in-store and online at Sephora (both US and Canada). Visit Medik8.us and use code Breaking20 for 20% off your first order. Cowboy Colostrum Try the new Pumpkin Spice before it’s gone — it’s a limited run. Head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout. That’s 25% off when you use code Beauty . Coyuchi Coyuchi is everyday luxury you can feel good about bringing into your home. Visit coyuchi.com/breakingbeauty for 15% off your first purchase of the most comfortable bedding you’ll ever own. Some exclusions apply. Tumble Machine-washable rugs, made better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off plus free shipping at tumbleliving.com/BEAUTY. #Tumble #ad Quince Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Best Foundations 2026: Why Armani, NARS & Estée Lauder REFORMULATED (+ New Holy Grails) Bobbi Brown Reveals Her Makeup Secrets & Career Tips: Jones Road Miracle Balm & "Still Bobbi" Memoir Hung Vanngo: Celebrity Makeup Artist's Eyeshadow Secrets, Wedding Glam Musts and Best Eyeliner Tips 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Group Newsletter Signup Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #469
    September 23 · 1 hr 1 min

    The Truth About Hormones and Your Skin—A Top Endocrinologist and Dermatologist Explain

    What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY Times Bestseller: Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Harriet Comite to connect the dots between hormones, endocrinology and skin health. You’ll hear about: The perimenopause skin shift: Why fluctuating estrogen and plunging testosterone wreck your skin pH, leaving your barrier and microbiome vulnerable to skin chaos. Defying your genetic destiny: Dr. Florence breaks down her longevity playbook for rewriting your health span through epigenetics, deep sleep, and tracking the right biomarkers before stuff hits the fan. Acne & barrier health: Why adult breakouts demand serious intervention and why your basic bar soap belongs nowhere near your face. Peptides & GLP-1s demystified: The systemic reality of GLP-1 weight loss, rapid volume loss, and what actually happens when Silicon Valley bro-stacks BPC-157 and GHK-Cu ("the glow injection"). Topical estrogen myth vs. reality: The science behind applying prescription estrogen cream on your face versus what systemic Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) actually delivers. Biomarkers you cannot ignore: The five metabolic markers that Dr. Florence says you need to know now to empower your future health Sun protection & vitamin D: The critical breakdown between UVA and UVB damage, and why your daily mineral SPF 50+ needs a serious oral vitamin D3/K2 backup. Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/7775269 Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny To Live Better, Longer (AMAZON USA): https://go.shopmy.us/p-88398576 Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny To Live Better, Longer (AMAZON CA): https://go.shopmy.us/p-88398633 Oura Ring (AMAZON CA): https://go.shopmy.us/p-88399550 AMAZON USA | Oura Ring: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88399608 STELO - Wearable Glucose Biosensor: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88399636 ABBOTT - Lingo CGM Biosensor: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88400306 CYMBIOTIKA | Liposomal Vitamin D3 + K2 + CoQ10 Tangerine Dietary Supplement: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88400760 Advanced Skincare by Harriet Comite MD | Sheer Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88401014 PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OneSkin Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. 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  • #468
    September 16 · 58 min

    The New SPF Filter Is Here! Plus: Decoding Mineral Sunscreen Labels & The Truth About Ultra Violette’s “Sunscreen Gate” with Co-Founder Ava Matthews

    The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. The cult Aussie brand’s Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull one product from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to the amount on the label. Listen in as Ava takes us behind the scenes behind this shocking and costly event, and the steps they've taken to regain customer trust. In this episode you'll discover: What BEMT actually is — and what makes it different than other UV filters on the market Why BEMT is a god-send for acne-prone girlies, like the brand’s first-to-Sephora BEMT drop, Unblock Screen The truth about “100% mineral” sunscreens vs. sneaky hybrid formulas — and the boosters to be on the lookout for on the label The real talk on "Sunscreen Gate" — the recall that made headlines around the world, what actually happened behind the scenes, and how Ultra Violette overhauled its testing Ava's own sunscreen routine: the formula she trusts after “crazy” CO2 laser, the one she relies on for mid-day touch-ups and the glassy new formula she’s testing for a 2027 launch! Shop everything in this episode: ULTRA VIOLETTE | Unblock Screen SPF 50 Breakout-Friendly Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) ULTRA VIOLETTE - Spf 40 Velvet Screen Blurring Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) ULTRA VIOLETTE | Fave Screen SPF 50 Lightweight Milky Face Sunscreen with Bemotrizinol: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) ULTRA VIOLETTE - Supreme Screen SPF 50 One-and-Done SKINSCREEN 50ml: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) ULTRA VIOLETTE - Future Screen SPF 50 Modern Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) ULTRA VIOLETTE - Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) ULTRA VIOLETTE - Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist Skinscreen (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off) Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/shop/breakingbeautypodcast 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts With Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry. Plus! Myth-Busting SPF Headlines How to Fix Your Skincare Routine: Expert Advice from Facialist Gina Mari Jensen Acne Secrets, Accutane Myths & More with Dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Jones Road Beauty Jones Road Beauty is modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time our listeners are getting a FREE full sized Mascara on their first purchase. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. OneSkin Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them we sent you. Goodr Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. Quince Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. Get free shipping on OK and thing cause I did have to Frankenstein something so that sounded OK. OK OK fine. OK great I justyour order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. HERS Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Please note that Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #467
    September 9 · 55 min

    5000 Years of Glow: Decoding Ayurveda With Sahajan's Lisa Mattam and Practitioner Ananta Ripa Ajmera

    Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments. To break it all down, we’re joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We’re also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The Well in Miami and host of the True To Yourself podcast. In this episode you'll discover: Demystifying the doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and why yours can shift from season to season, and even day to day Why, according to this duo, everything (and we mean everything!) comes back to digestion How Lisa combined her passion for data and science with ancient wisdom to build Sahajan — now at Sephora Canada The story behind Sahajan’s Sacred Flower Oil, which takes days instead of hours to make (Plus, a juicy new-product scoop!) The ancient oiling rituals going TikTok-viral — including why you should oil your ears, feet, and even your navel?! Kansa wands vs. gua sha, what you should know Finally, stay tuned to the end for three pro tips to glow from the inside out! Shop everything in this episode here: PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! AG1 For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/BEAUTY OneSkin Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Bombas Bombas makes basics for every moment, from supportive comfy socks, to buttery soft underwear and tees, to luxuriously cushy slippers and shoes. With every purchase powering a donation to someone who needs it and backed with a 100% Happiness Guarantee. To try out Bombas for yourself, head to bombas.com. First buyers get an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Best Canadian Beauty Brands: Our Personal Holy Grails 🇨🇦 The 7 Virtues Fragrance Story: From Dragons’ Den To Sephora Viral With Founder Barb Stegeman The Exact K-Beauty Skincare and Treatments That are Worth Your Money with Dermatologist Dr. David Kim 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #466
    September 2 · 41 min

    What Comes After “Clean” Beauty? Kat Burki on How-to Shop For Skincare Beyond What’s *Not* On the Ingredient List

    Before gracing the shelves at New York’s Printemps store and being found in the hands of makeup artist Hung Vanngo on the red carpet, Kat Burki skincare has long been a quiet luxury favourite. Today, founder Kat Burki explains how she managed to evolve the brand beyond its “raw” beauty roots, coming into its own as a biochemistry-backed company that’s bringing microbiome know-how to post-procedure care this fall. *Special thank you to the team at Kat Burki for including us on this brand discovery trip! Tune in to hear about: Kat Burki’s hero product: The story behind the best-selling Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream, featuring stabilized Stay-C, reishi mushroom, and colloidal silver. The microbiome truth: Why live probiotics in skincare are often “dead on arrival” according to Kat—and why prebiotics, postbiotics, and bio-fermentation are the real keys to balancing your skin barrier. Rethinking inflammation: Why some acute inflammation after a procedure can be a good thing (?!) for skin recovery—and why occlusives might not be the boon for wound care that you think it is. Post-procedure promise: A sneak peek at her brand-new innovation, Regenesis, designed for post-procedure use 🛍️Shop everything in this episode here 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Hung Vanngo: Celebrity Makeup Artist's Eyeshadow Secrets, Wedding Glam Musts and Best Eyeliner Tips What is The Gut and Skin Connection? With Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Nigma Talib A Derm Explains: The Science-Backed Ingredients That Will Help You Achieve Healthy-Looking Skin For Life PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Cowboy Colustrum Try the new Cookies & Cream flavor for yourself! For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Just head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code BEAUTY at checkout. Wacoal Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. For Hers Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com. Goodr Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. CashApp Download Cash App Today! New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #465
    August 26 · 51 min

    Summer Empties (SPFs, Mascaras & Hair Masks!), Grey Blending Truths and Beauty Dupe Drama

    This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer flick “The Odyssey,” to the sunscreen formulas that we’ve used to the last drop (and one beloved version that we’re saying goodbye to against our will!) Plus, the beauty brand news that we’re still scratching our heads over. In this episode you’ll hear about: The hair mask that both Carlene and her daughter would stock up on for next summer because it’s that #damngood A brilliant-under-makeup SPF that Jill used right to the last drop A gentler version of an iconic toner for sensitive and oily-skin types “We’ve come too far to stop” — how Carlene’s hair colourist is helping her stay the course in her grey-blending journey The tubing mascaras that delivered and stayed put this summer Dupe drama: The Charlotte Tilbury soundbite that lit up Tiktok, plus the clever Aussie brand that pulled off a genius chess move against Urban Decay 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Olive Young Is Finally in the US! Our K-Beauty Guide to What to Buy (and Skip) Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is Here 2026 Beauty Haul of Fame: Best Foundations, K-Beauty & the $10 Drugstore Hair Steal PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8 Meet Medik8 — a clinically proven, dermatologist-loved British skincare brand, known for age-defying results without compromise. Every Medik8 product is backed by rigorous testing and real science, so you can feel confident choosing what's best for your skin. Visit Medik8.us and use code Breaking20 for 20% off your first order. Wacoal Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. Cowboy Colostrum Cowboy Colostrum offers the highest quality bovine colostrum available in the US. It’s 100% made in America from 100% American grass-fed cows. Try the new Cookies & Cream flavor for yourself — for a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order, just head to https://cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code BEAUTY at checkout. Quince: Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. HERS Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #464
    August 19 · 53 min

    7 Eye-Opening Skin Facts (and Myths) Only a Cell Biologist Can Tell You

    What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we’re exploring everything to do with what we’re dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellular longevity, skin health span and managing aging cells. Joined by Dr. Alessandra Zonari, chief scientific officer at OneSkin, we’re breaking down DNA repair, senescent “zombie" cells, red light therapy, exosomes vs. peptides and why skin collagen is like gluten in bread. This conversation is brought to you in part by OneSkin. In this episode we cover: Genetics vs. habits: Why science shows that only 10 to 25 per cent of skin aging is genetic, leaving up to 90 per cent in your hands. Quiet saboteurs: The everyday habits—like cutting sleep repair windows short and switching products too fast—that sabotage long-term skin health span. DNA clocking: Surface skin scanners like VISIA don't tell the whole story; meet MolClock, with an algorithm that reads your DNA to reveal true cellular age. Is “collagen banking” legit? Why (contrary to TikTok belief) you cannot stock up on collagen inside your skin, and what to focus on if you really want to protect your collagen for longer. Is red light therapy worth it? The cell biologist weighs in. UV radiation and tanning: What sun damage looks like under a cell biologist’s microscope, and how UV rays accelerate dreaded “zombie” cells. Exosomes vs. peptides: Dr. Zonari breaks down the difference between targeted, single-message peptides and the complex delivery systems of topical exosomes. Sneak peek: Coming in September, hear the scoop on OneSkin’s next innovation, a new, richer version of its iconic Face Moisturizer, two years in development. . PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! One Skin Born from over a decade of longevity research, OneSkin’s OS-01 Peptide™ is proven to target the visible signs of aging, helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Sarah Creal Exclusively for Breaking Beauty listeners, Sarah Creal Beauty is offering 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Visit www.Sarahcrealbeauty.com/breakingbeauty for more information. Wacoal Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. Nutrafol Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. HERS Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com. 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: What is “Longevity Skincare?” OneSkin Co-Founder Carolina Reis Oliveira Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? Meet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your Face *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #463
    August 12 · 51 min

    2026 Beauty Haul of Fame! The Year’s Best Performing Foundations, Worth-It K-Beauty & The $10 Drugstore Hair Steal We Both Adore

    The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries from our monthly #DamnGood reviews into our editor-curated Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame. From the K-beauty products that really perform (beyond their virality) to the French pharmacy secrets worth every single penny, we’re giving you the breakdown of the breakthrough skincare, makeup, and hair formulas that we’re keeping in our daily routines for years to come. In this episode we cover: The 2026 K-beauty boom: Why products from Anua, Mediheal, and Rom&nd are permanently taking over our beauty cabinets. French pharmacy luxury: The new-to-us French cosmetic chemist brands bringing an artisanal approach to high-performance skincare. The year of the foundation reformulation: The 2026 upgrades that replaced our longtime favourites — and the $110 foundation drops that live up to the hype. Acne stars: The surprising celebrity-backed priming milk that rivals expert formulas for acne-prone skin, plus the exact blemish pads Carlene’s daughter says outperformed anything else in her Mom’s beauty closet this year. Heavy-duty hair performers: Jill’s go-to wet-to-dry dry shampoo that eliminates oil, stops odour, and adds serious volume for three days straight, plus the under-$10 drugstore hair mask that has found a spot in both of your hosts' wash-day rotation. 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose #DamnGood K-Beauty Special! What to Buy (And What to Skip) It’s our 2025 Haul of Fame! PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Jones Road Beauty Modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a FREE full-sized Mascara on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them Breaking Beauty Podcast sent you! Wacoal Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit Wacoal.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. Quince Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. AG1 Visit drinkAG1.com/BEAUTY to grab the NEW AG1 Essentials Gummies today! *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #462
    August 5 · 43 min

    She's Helped to Create 200+ Products. Here’s What a Scientist Wants You to Know Before You Buy Your Next Moisturizer

    How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn the answers to these questions directly from the founder Smitha Rao — a scientist who's spent nearly two decades formulating over 200 products for brands like StriVectin and Olaplex before launching her own line. Smitha breaks down what's actually happening with buzzy ingredients like exosomes and NAD+, what “clinically proven” really means, and the informed difference between anti-aging and skin longevity. Tune in to hear: What biotech skincare actually means, and why Smitha says “the future is biology, not chemistry” How exosomes work to help skin regenerate its own collagen — and why not all exosome technologies are created equal NAD+ and NMN, decoded: why you keep seeing these phrases pop-up on skincare labels The questions to ask before trusting any “clinically proven” claim The biggest mistake even savvy INCI-label readers make when building a routine, according to Smitha Smitha's take on the ingredients having a moment that she's most skeptical of An inside look at Parëva's latest launch, the GFP12 Collagen Eye Serum 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: Meet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your Face How-to Think (And Shop!) Like a Cosmetic Chemist with Glow by Ramón Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts With Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry. Plus! Myth-Busting SPF Headlines PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Parëva Visit www.Parëvabeauty.com and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at checkout for 25% off your first Parëva Beauty order. Check out their C35.5 Firming Glow Serum, their COLL20 Gel Cream Moisturizer and their RH5.5 Hydrabond Primer. Plus their brand new GFP12 Collagen Eye Serum. Offer valid through October 5, 2026. Nutrafol Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand and it’s the #1 hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Wacoal Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. Cash App New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at sign up and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #461
    July 29 · 50 min

    Stassi Schroeder Clark on “Marinating in Your Uglies,” GLP-1 Real Talk, and Her New Show, “House of Stassi”

    This week, we sit down with Stassi Schroeder Clark — three-time New York Times bestselling author, reality TV veteran of over two decades, and star of the new Hulu/Freeform series House of Stassi. Stassi gets honest about red carpet prep, GLP-1s and Botox. Plus, she also breaks down her go-to self-tanners, the one foundation she reaches for when doing her own makeup, and how becoming a mom has completely changed her relationship with body image. Tune in to hear: Why Stassi says she'll “never leave the house not looking done”—and the beauty rule she learned from Lisa Vanderpump Her “marinating in your uglies” method for prepping before a big event, and why she swears by it The self-tanners she reaches for, including her go-to when doing it herself Her honest take on GLP-1s, and why she thinks it's “the new Botox conversation” How her body image and relationship with the scale changed between her two pregnancies Her go-to makeup routine when she's not working with her makeup artist, Carly Fisher Why she says no to a beauty line, despite the offers, and the surprising space she'd actually want to launch into A first look at what's ahead on House of Stassi, including old friendships resurfacing on camera! 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: The High-Tech Beauty Tools Supermodel Miranda Kerr Swears By (+ Met Gala Glow-Up Secrets) Kristin Cavallari Beauty Secrets Revealed. Plus! SPF Drama Explained Kate Hudson’s Secrets to Glowing From the Inside Out PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Sarah Creal Beauty Exclusively for Breaking Beauty listeners, Sarah Creal Beauty is offering 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/breakingbeauty for more information. Cowboy Colostrum Try the new Cookies & Cream flavor for yourself — for a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order, just head to https://cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout. Bombas Bombas makes basics for every moment, from supportive comfy socks, to buttery soft underwear and tees, to luxuriously cushy slippers and shoes. With every purchase powering a donation to someone who needs it and backed with a 100% Happiness Guarantee. To try out Bombas for yourself, head to bombas.com. First buyers get an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #460
    July 22 · 51 min

    #DamnGood Celeb Special! Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez & Pamela Anderson: The Unsponsored Holy Grail Beauty Products They Actually Use

    This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview archives, we're separating real-deal beauty holy grails from paid marketing—because inquiring minds want to know. You'll find out: Selena's K-beauty steal: The affordable sheet mask Selena Gomez casually dropped in a recent Instagram carousel—and why it's the ultimate summer skin-cooling move Celine's top-shelf tour: A deep dive into the luxury fragrance, hairspray, and newly reformulated cult-favorite facial cream spotted on Celine Dion's vanity in her tear-jerking documentary, I Am Celine Taylor's millennial lip combo: The long-lasting red lip combination Taylor Swift applied herself backstage on the Eras Tour Tracee Ellis Ross's bath ritual: The made-fresh body oil and botanical mists the actress layers on wet skin for a summer glow The Bieber bathroom breakdown: A look back at Justin's (and Hailey's?) top shelf from the 2021 documentary Justin Bieber: Our World, featuring high-end professional masks, a cult-favorite SPF, and a surprising Sephora clinical staple Pamela Anderson's box-dye debate: The detective work behind Pamela Anderson's documentary scenes, tracking down the old-school drugstore box dye she's really reaching for Royal secrets and the Swiss Army knife of beauty: How a 100-year-old classic balm became a royal family staple—with an unbelievable name-drop in Prince Harry's memoir—plus the exact neutral peachy-pink gloss Kate Middleton was spotted wearing at Wimbledon Lili Reinhart's master mattes: Why the Riverdale star avoids sparkle entirely and relies on a neutral, ultra-blendable matte eyeshadow palette for red carpet and video looks 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: “Life of a Showgirl” Fall! The #DamnGood Finds on our Wi$h Li$t Makeup Legend Bobbi Brown is Here! Her “Still Bobbi” Memoir Reveals Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist Daniel Martin Shares 9 + Ideas to Inspire PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Nutrafol Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Bombas Bombas makes basics for every moment, from supportive comfy socks, to buttery soft underwear and tees, to luxuriously cushy slippers and shoes. With every purchase powering a donation to someone who needs it and backed with a 100% Happiness Guarantee. To try out Bombas for yourself, head to bombas.com. First buyers get an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #459
    July 15 · 56 min

    Meet the "Foot Whisperer" Who Will Make You Rethink Regular Pedicures for Good

    The high-heel flip flop trend, Chanel’s demi-shoes and Louboutin’s viral “Banana Peel” heels means that our feet and nails are commanding a LOT of attention these days. And we know that the whole natural-nail manicure movement is gaining steam — what if our natural toenails could transform to bright, white and polish-free too? In pursuit of our smoothest feet and brightest toenails yet, this week we sat down with Marcela Correa, known as the “Foot Whisperer” of Manhattan. Marcela is a medical pedicurist with more than 20 years of experience. From her father's podiatry clinic in Uruguay to being the founder of MediPedi NYC on Park Avenue, she's built a following of celebrity and athlete clients around her signature waterless, medical pedicure. Tune in to hear about: The surprising things that your toenails can reveal about your overall health Toenail fungus versus trauma — how to tell the difference and what to do about each When to see a podiatrist versus a dermatologist Why gel polish is driving a rise in ingrown toenails How to cut and file your nails correctly (and the “shorter than the toe” rule) The surprisingly simple at-home trick to get DIY whiter and brighter toenails The truth about tea tree oil, cuticle cutting and Russian pedicures Why cheese-grater foot files and baby-foot peels are a no-go, according to the pro “Treat your feet like you treat your face” — Marcela’s go-to routine to smooth calluses Plus, stick around for Marcela's non-negotiables for healthier feet Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: The *New* Rules of Skin Brightening, Laser “Stacking” and Why Everyone is Freaking Out Over Xerf with Dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul Skincare Products to Save and Splurge on According to Celebrity Esthetician Candace Marino Vagina Care Do’s & Don’ts with Dr. Jen Gunter, Social Media’s Resident Gyno and Anti-GOOP Advocate PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Quince Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/BreakingBeauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Jones Road Beauty Jones Road is all about modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time our listeners are getting a FREE full sized Mascara on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout at JonesRoadBeauty.com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • #458
    July 8 · 59 min

    Summer Skincare Hot Takes with Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau: Why You Shouldn't Quit Retinol, The Truth About Face Mists & Why She Never Skips Foundation

    Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine. Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take on Alix Earle’s acne line, and so much more. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Renée wears foundation every day in summer — and the surprising reason it works as sun protection, even without SPF The truth about facial mists: why misting over makeup or sunscreen during the day can work against your skin Renée’s honest review of Alix Earle’s acne brand: which ingredients she’s skeptical of (hint: mandelic acid) and what she wishes the line had done differently Sabrina Carpenter’s skincare routine, revealed: the exact tools, masks and acids her facialist uses to keep her skin smooth and poreless through sweaty stage shows The biggest retinol myth of summer: why Renée says you should never stop using it in hot weather, plus her at-home “DIY peel” trick for safely laddering up Watch this episode on YouTube and shop everything in this episode here PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Sarah Creal Beauty Exclusively for Breaking Beauty listeners, Sarah Creal Beauty is offering 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/breakingbeauty for more information. OneSkin Born from over a decade of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them we sent you! AG1 Visit DRINKAG1.com/BEAUTY to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. Goodr Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Episodes Like This: How To Build Your Skincare Routine The Right Way with Celeb Facialist Renée Rouleau The Grown-Up’s Guide to Treating Adult Acne with Esthetician Renée Rouleau Save or Splurge: Esthetician Edition! Featuring “The LA Facialist” Candace Marino 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS • Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ • Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #457
    July 1 · 47 min

    7+ Ways to Elevate Your Everyday: “Scentscaping,” a Gwyneth-Approved Lip Balm and the Fragrance Trend to Skip with Curator-to-Know Cynthia Sakai

    This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and 2014 CFDA inductee who previously founded the jewellery line Vita Fede. Now, she's consciously created evolvetogether — a Gwyneth-approved brand that has Business of Fashion asking “Is evolvetogether the next Aesop?” Tune in to hear about: The Japanese ritual Cynthia has quietly practised her whole life that the internet just rebranded as "scentscaping" — and how to do it in your own home Why celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech lent her expertise to evolvetogether’s travel-friendly collab cleanser (and yes, it's #DamnGood) The surprising reason that this founder is unbothered about being duped — and why she actually thinks it's a *good* thing Why you won’t catch Cynthia layering her fragrances — ever Stay tuned to the end to hear which dreamy vacation destination is topping her ultra discerning travel list 💄 JOIN THE BREAKING BEAUTY COMMUNITY 💄 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Newsletter Signup: https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/ Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 🎙️ MEET THE HOSTS Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/ Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ 🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes: 17+ Unfiltered Skin Truths with Esthetician Joanna Czech 15+ Ways to Make Your Vanity Instagram-Worthy With Curation Queens Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo of “A Thing or Two” Shop With Caroline: Luxe For Less Finds, Jewelry Stacking & Confidence Tips w/ Caroline Baudino Shop with us! Shop our 🇺🇸Amazon USA Storefront Shop our 🇨🇦 Amazon Canada storefront: For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8 Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ Serum unlocks the power of non-invasive Vegan PDRN through advanced biotechnology. It’s proven to boost skin’s natural rejuvenation by more than 50%. Visit Medik8.us or the new Medik8.ca to discover more. Use code BREAKING20 to save 20% on your first order. Alaya Naturals If you’re looking to support your skin from within, with benefits that go beyond the surface, Alaya’s Multi-Collagen is a great place to start. Visit www.alayanaturals.com/beauty and enter code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your order. Square Square helps you run your business more smoothly – bringing payments, operations, and insights together in one place, so you’re ready for whatever’s next. Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/beauty. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • #456
    June 23 · 47 min

    Best Prime Day Deals Under $30 USD — Your #DamnGood Shopping Cheat Sheet

    It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor. The best part? *Almost* everything is under $30 USD! (Aside from a few high-tech devices with mega savings, that deserve a shout out, too.) Listen in as we deliver the inside scoop on major brand launches from Italy’s Kiko Milano, the latest from highly viral Medicube (new AND on sale!!), a glowy leg hack combination you need to try for your next special event and so much more. Don’t forget you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel! In this episode we cover: A historic first: Charlotte Tilbury is on Amazon and now offering a rare 30 to 40 per cent discount on its most famous cult classic products The “MAC of Italy:” How Europe’s massively popular, accessible beauty line Kiko Milano is making a splash in North America, now part of Amazon Prime Day with some specials happening today only Lookalike alert! Why beauty editors are trading in their luxury dual-ended contour brushes for an unbelievable e.l.f. Cosmetics alternative. Beyond viral: A deep dive into Wonderskin’s high-performance, waterproof serum foundation and 24-hour eyeliners, beyond the miraculous lip stain that made them famous The viral “glowy leg" summer hack: The two-product L'Oréal Paris makeup combination that guarantees transfer-proof, red-carpet-worthy skin on your gams. The rise of "K-pharmacy": Why Medicube and Dr. Reju-all are dominating the skincare conversation with soothing, barrier-repairing essentials French pharmacy sunscreen: The truth behind La Roche-Posay's newest UV Air serum sunscreen formulation and how the North American version differs from Europe Carlene’s new hair holy grail: An influencer-backed multi-tasking styling cream that wowed Carlene for its de-frizzing benefits The high-tech edit: Unbelievable Prime Day price cuts on the ultimate tangle-free robot vacuum and the seen-everywhere Oura Ring For more deals, follow our 🇺🇸Amazon USA storefront here, which we will be updating often: amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast For more deals, follow our 🇨🇦 Amazon Canada storefront here, which we will be updating often: amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast Join the conversation! Don't forget to slide into our DMs to share your own under-$30 Amazon beauty discoveries! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: The Ultimate #DamnGood Olive Young US Shopping Guide! Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is Here How To Shop Like a Cosmetic Chemist PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Jones Road Beauty Modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a FREE full-sized Mascara on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you! Goodr Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. Alaya Naturals If you’re looking to support your skin from within, with benefits that go beyond the surface, Alaya’s Multi-Collagen is a great place to start. Visit www.alayanaturals.com/beauty and enter code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your order. Square Square helps you run your business more smoothly – bringing payments, operations, and insights together in one place, so you’re ready for whatever’s next. Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/beauty. Get started with Square and build a setup that works the way you do. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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