Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan

Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts in the field and friends IRL, they pull back the curtain on trends, treatments and popular products — all the things you're likely searching or watching on TikTok. (They'd know — they've spent 10 years creating and optimizing editorial content for mainstream digital beauty publishers.) Tuesday episodes reveal the most notable beauty headlines with informed takes while Friday episodes feature guests from experts in the industry to celebrity spokespeople, including Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez; Dr. Jason Diamond, Danessa Myricks, Mario Dedivanovic, The Lipstick Lesbians and more.

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Jerrod Blandino on the $1.45 Billion Too Faced Sale He Never Planned to Make
What really happens after you sell your beauty brand for $1.45 billion? Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blandino joins us to unpack the emotional and logistical reality of handing over one of the industry’s biggest brands, why he thinks so many acquisitions lose their magic, and his reaction to Estée Lauder Companies’ decision to restructure Too Faced instead of selling it. We also get into why he came back to launch Polite Society, how TikTok-worthy transformations shape product development, the innovation behind the brand’s newest mascara, and his unfiltered advice for founders and beauty conglomerates alike. Shop Jerrod's picks Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yesterday · 45 min
Did MCoBeauty Just Find a Smarter Way to Dupe? Plus, Gap Fragrances Are Back
MCoBeauty just leveled up its dupe game, teaming with Skindinavia—the actual company behind Urban Decay’s original All Nighter setting spray—to relaunch that discontinued formula as All Dayer for $19.99, undercutting UD’s reformulated version by $15. We’re breaking down why this “Dupe 2.0” strategy (bringing back cult formulas instead of knocking off living brands) might be MCoBeauty’s smartest, most lawsuit-proof move yet, and which other discontinued formulas we’re begging someone to resurrect next. Plus, Gap is officially in the beauty business, reviving its iconic 90s scents Dream, Grass, Heaven, and Om as elevated eau de parfums alongside a new fragrance, Harmony. If you had a bottle of Gap Grass in middle school, this one’s for you. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday · 32 min
How Toni Bravo Helped Rhode Get Bronzer Right—and Why Beauty Brands Miss the Inclusivity Mark
Toni Bravo didn't just go viral with a purple blush—she sparked a larger conversation about representation for deeper skin tones in beauty and turned it into one of the industry's most influential creator careers. The former Rare Beauty social media manager joins us to discuss what she learned working behind the scenes in beauty and media, the inclusivity gaps she still sees in marketing, and why some brands continue to miss the mark. We also get candid about creator finances, from buying two homes before 30 to turning down brand deals that don't align with her values, plus the boundaries that help protect her mental health as a public-facing creator. And, of course, we had to ask the "CEO of Blush" what's on her gorgeous face. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 24 · 47 min
Is “Slop Face” Really Taking Over Hollywood? Plus, Our Case Against No Mascara Summer
The Hollywood Reporter recently argued that today's stars all have the same "slop face"—but we think they're looking at the wrong group. We debate whether actors like Barry Keoghan and Zendaya actually prove Hollywood still celebrates distinctive faces, and whether the homogenized look is more of an influencer and creator phenomenon than an acting one. Plus, we weigh in on The Cut's "No Mascara Summer" trend, why Pamela Anderson, Alicia Keys, and Gigi Hadid can pull it off, and why we'll be hanging onto our mascara wands for the foreseeable future. (Read the story by Kristina Rodulfo that we reference here.) Shop our show! Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21 · 32 min
7 Years of Gloss Angeles: Unaired Episodes, Deleted Interviews & the Beauty Splurges Actually Worth It
Seven years and nearly 600 episodes later, we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories we’ve never shared—from the interviews that never made it to air to the episodes we deleted (and why). We also discuss the importance of media training, what actually makes someone a great podcast guest, and why we’ve become more selective about who we invite on the show. Plus, we’re weighing in on the TikTok trend of beauty purchases that are actually worth the splurge, from in-office treatments to everyday essentials. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 33 min
Hung Vanngo is Making Foundation Matching Easier, Too Faced Revives Sweet Peach & Why CoverGirl Is Betting on Gen X
Hung Vanngo is officially entering the complexion category, and we're breaking down everything to know about his new Red Carpet Skin Foundation, from its unconventional shade system to whether it has what it takes to stand out in an overcrowded market. We also dive into Too Faced's nostalgic Sweet Peach revival, including what made the original launch such a phenomenon and the products we think are missing this time around. Plus, we discuss CoverGirl's surprising decision to stop chasing Gen Z and instead bet on Gen X, and why it could signal a much bigger shift in beauty marketing. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15 · 31 min
How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Inspired the Founders of Luna Bronze
A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything for Luna Bronze co-founder Maddy Balderson, ultimately inspiring her and best friend Rhiannon Hall to create a self-tanning brand built around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to damage your skin to get a glow. The Australian founders join us to discuss how Luna Bronze went from a personal mission to a cult-favorite tanning brand (now at Ulta Beauty), why skincare-first self-tanning matters, and the ingredients and innovations helping modern self-tanners look (and smell) better than ever. Plus, we get their best application tips, the biggest tanning mistakes people make, and their personal skin cancer screening routines. Shop everything mentioned in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/6277100 Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 41 min
Michelle Lee on Target's Beauty Strategy, K-Beauty & the State of Media in 2026
While Kirbie is out of office, former Allure Editor-in-Chief and beauty expert Michelle Lee joins Sara to break down the biggest beauty headlines of the week. They unpack Target's decision to replace more than 600 Ulta shop-in-shops with its own Target Beauty Studio and debate Kirbie's latest Substack on whether consumers are getting "Blinded by K-Beauty Syndrome" amid the hype around viral treatments. Plus, Michelle shares her take on whether beauty journalists still have a place in an industry increasingly driven by influencers. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/6208066 Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7 · 48 min
Why Sonya Dakar's Career Is Over, Sephora's Quiet Hours & Beyoncé's Brilliant Cécred Marketing Play
We have an update on the lawsuit against one of the most controversial facialists in Beverly Hills: Sonya Dakar can no longer legally practice in California, and we break down what happened and what this means for her and her brand. But first: huge Bath & Body Works news. You can get all your favorites at a top beauty retailer soon! Then we dive into Beyoncé's intimate new Cécred campaign, featuring Jay-Z's dramatic hair transformation, and why it's one of the smartest pieces of beauty marketing we've seen in years. Plus, Sephora is rolling out Quiet Hours in stores, raising bigger questions about accessibility, overstimulation, and the future of beauty retail. Shop all the products mentioned in this episode Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 30 · 31 min
Celebrity Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins on Getting Paid in the Age of "Exposure"
Celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins is back, and this time we're getting into everything — the creative process behind some of his most talked-about work with Meg Stalter, the beauty references he keeps returning to that the rest of the industry is sleeping on, and the wigs and extensions conversation that's quietly taken over Hollywood. We also get into something the beauty and styling world doesn't talk about enough: the economics of being a working artist, from unpaid asks to promised credits that never materialize. If you've ever wondered what actually goes into building a career at the top of the hair world, tune in now. To buy tickets to attend Clayton’s masterclass in LA on July 12, head to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-clayton-hawkins-masterclass-tickets-1989342253231 Shop Clayton's episode Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 27 · 40 min
Responding to the Kristin Cavallari Backlash, Plus Must-Have Vacation Packing Picks
This week, we’re recapping an unforgettable night at the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup with Paula’s Choice, where we found ourselves feet from the pitch and mega stars like Tom Cruise and David Beckham. We also share more details on Parsol Shield, the new sunscreen filter making headlines, and address the heated reaction to our recent discussion about Kristin Cavallari and sunscreen. Then, we share the products we’re packing with us no matter the trip, thanks to our partners at Macy’s. Shop all the products mentioned in this episode. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 23 · 32 min
The Evolving Business of Celebrity Partnerships and Events with Allison Statter
Allison Statter has spent her career helping shape the brands, personalities, and cultural moments that capture our attention. As co-founder and CEO of Blended Strategy Group, she works at the intersection of celebrity, influence, marketing, and consumer behavior—often behind the scenes of campaigns that look effortless to the rest of us. Allison joins us to break down the realities of celebrity partnerships, influencer strategy, and modern brand building. We discuss why consumers are getting smarter about marketing, the biggest mistakes celebrities make when launching brands, and whether social media has made famous people less powerful than they once were. Allison also gets candid about the hidden challenges of growing up around powerful connections, how success can change the way women move through the world, and the personal inspiration behind her fragrance brand, XOA. Use code GLOSSANGELES for 15% off your order. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 36 min
The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Filter. Plus, Which Beauty Brands Are Actually Winning TikTok Shop
After 25 years, the FDA has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) — the first new sunscreen filter in the U.S. since 1999 — and it could be a gamechanger for your SPF routine. The approval closes a real gap in UVA protection, with better coverage, better texture, and less irritation than what's currently on shelves. We also get into the TikTok Shop beauty rankings for May 2026, and the results are mindblowing: Medicube topped the charts at $19M, two of the top four brands are Korean, and Tarte is the only color cosmetics brand cracking the top three. Tune in to hear the entire list. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 16 · 26 min
How GLP-1s are Affecting Your Smile With Dr. Andi-Jean Miro
Thinking about veneers, whitening your teeth, or finally replacing that retainer you stopped wearing years ago? This week, cosmetic dentist Dr. Andi-Jean Miro of Apa Aesthetic joins us to break down what an actually effective oral care routine looks like, why so many people are getting adult orthodontics, and how AI-edited smiles are changing patient expectations. We also get into the real impact of GLP-1 medications on oral health, the biggest causes of bad breath, and whether viral TikTok trends like oil pulling, charcoal toothpaste, tongue scraping, and non-fluoride toothpaste are worth your time. Plus, Dr. Miro shares exactly how she'd spend $100 to upgrade your smile. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 12 · 42 min
Rhode's Summer 2026 Launch: Bronzers, Highlighters & Kristin Cavallari’s Anti-Sunscreen Agenda
This week, we're unpacking Kristin Cavallari's viral post-sun skincare routine and her long-standing stance against wearing sunscreen. We discuss why her comments continue to spark debate, whether "Hot Girl Syndrome" is real, and the responsibility that comes with being a skincare founder in 2026. Then, we break down Rhode's biggest launch yet—the brand's first-ever bronzers and highlighters—what the collection says about Rhode's next chapter, and our personal thoughts on the new launches. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 9 · 22 min
Cindy Crawford at 60: On Supermodels, Skincare, and Staying Power
She walked so every supermodel could run — and then at 60, she closed the Gucci Cruise 2027 show in Times Square in a black feathered gown just to remind us all. This week, we sit down with the one and only Cindy Crawford! We're talking about what it actually meant to be a supermodel in the '90s before it was romanticized, the real story behind Meaningful Beauty — one of the longest-running celebrity beauty brands ever launched — and her honest take on aging, Botox, and why she's more excited about her 60s than ever. Shop Cindy's Episode USE CODE GLOSSANGELES20 to get 20% off YOUR ORDER ON MEANINGFULBEAUTY.COM Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 41 min
The Transition Blush Beef & Marilyn Monroe's New Academy Museum Exhibit
The Academy Museum just opened Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon featuring hundreds of original objects, iconic costumes, and a rare look at the woman behind the myth. We got a sneak peek thanks to Chanel, who is a sponsor given Marilyn's most famous quote is about N°5. We get into what's on display and why the show is worth your time. Shop this episode Then: the Transition Blush Debacle. Patrick Ta Beauty launched a Transition Blurring Blush collection and the internet is accusing him of stealing makeup artist Ngozi Esther Edeme's signature technique. We break down the timeline and get into the part of this story that's bigger than one product launch—how trends move through beauty culture, who gets to monetize them, and what the solution may be. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2 · 33 min
What Gemini Season, Blue Eyeshadow, and Your 2026 Astrology Forecast Have in Common with Aliza Kelly
If you’ve listened to Gloss Angeles long enough, you know we love attributing everything from our work ethic to our penchant for luxury to being Capricorns. This week, we’re joined by astrologer, author, and Astrolotea podcast host Aliza Kelly to help us make sense of astrology in 2026. We get into how social media has transformed astrology—for better and worse—whether birth charts can actually help relationships, and what Gemini season means for beauty, wellness, and self-improvement. Then, Aliza puts our charts under the microscope to reveal what makes us so fascinated by beauty and Hollywood before giving every zodiac sign a cosmic forecast for summer and the rest of the year. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 47 min
Marc Jacobs Beauty: Everything You Need to Know Before You Shop + Summer’s Hottest Fashion & Beauty Pairings
This week, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated beauty relaunches of the year: Marc Jacobs Beauty is officially back. We break down the entire launch, from the gorgeous bronzers and glow-y highlighters to the lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes, including how much everything costs and where you can shop the collection. Then, thanks to our partners at Macy's, we get into summer’s biggest fashion trends and the beauty looks we’d pair with them, from butter yellow looks and tan skin to jelly shoes and juicy lips. Shop the episode Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26 · 32 min
Trinny Woodall on the Missing Part of the Aging Conversation & Launching a Brand at 53
This week, we’re joined by beauty industry disruptor and Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall. After two decades on television, Trinny launched her namesake beauty brand at 53 with a mission to help women—especially those 40+—feel confident, radiant, and seen. We talk about why she believes “anti-aging” is the wrong conversation entirely, how beauty needs evolve as we age, and what inspired her to create a brand specifically designed for women who have long felt overlooked by the industry. Trinny also opens up about tweakment transparency, the data-driven technology behind Match2Me, and why she believes confidence, energy, and joy are the real secrets to looking good at any age. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 54 min

Gloss Angeles

Jerrod Blandino on the $1.45 Billion Too Faced Sale He Never Planned to Make

Did MCoBeauty Just Find a Smarter Way to Dupe? Plus, Gap Fragrances Are Back

How Toni Bravo Helped Rhode Get Bronzer Right—and Why Beauty Brands Miss the Inclusivity Mark

Is “Slop Face” Really Taking Over Hollywood? Plus, Our Case Against No Mascara Summer

7 Years of Gloss Angeles: Unaired Episodes, Deleted Interviews & the Beauty Splurges Actually Worth It

Hung Vanngo is Making Foundation Matching Easier, Too Faced Revives Sweet Peach & Why CoverGirl Is Betting on Gen X

How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Inspired the Founders of Luna Bronze

Michelle Lee on Target's Beauty Strategy, K-Beauty & the State of Media in 2026

Why Sonya Dakar's Career Is Over, Sephora's Quiet Hours & Beyoncé's Brilliant Cécred Marketing Play

Celebrity Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins on Getting Paid in the Age of "Exposure"

Responding to the Kristin Cavallari Backlash, Plus Must-Have Vacation Packing Picks

The Evolving Business of Celebrity Partnerships and Events with Allison Statter

The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Filter. Plus, Which Beauty Brands Are Actually Winning TikTok Shop

How GLP-1s are Affecting Your Smile With Dr. Andi-Jean Miro

Rhode's Summer 2026 Launch: Bronzers, Highlighters & Kristin Cavallari’s Anti-Sunscreen Agenda

Cindy Crawford at 60: On Supermodels, Skincare, and Staying Power

The Transition Blush Beef & Marilyn Monroe's New Academy Museum Exhibit

What Gemini Season, Blue Eyeshadow, and Your 2026 Astrology Forecast Have in Common with Aliza Kelly

Marc Jacobs Beauty: Everything You Need to Know Before You Shop + Summer’s Hottest Fashion & Beauty Pairings

Trinny Woodall on the Missing Part of the Aging Conversation & Launching a Brand at 53