Breaking Beauty Podcast

Drugstore beauties, rejoice! This week’s #DamnGood reccos are all under $20, and trust us, they’re just as good as their luxury counterparts. Hear all about our latest economical beauty finds, from the long-lasting lip tints that are currently driving makeup sales to a haircare “Wirkin” (that’s the Walmart Birkin) that’s as designer-y as the salon priced stuff. With this kind of  #girlmath, you can afford to buy twice as much!?Plus, you’ll discover:The “Raisin” drugstore lip tint that was revived from the beauty graveyard, and is even more universally flattering than Clinique Black Honey, according to CarleneJill puts a questionable “plumping lip liner” to the testAn anti-humidity rain slicker for your hair that keeps hair smooth for days – at a fraction of the price of the original wow-worthy innovationThe minty overnight lip mask that’s mercifully in a tube instead of a tub – and sold out the first time it was released (carts at the ready!)A tropics-inspired cashmere body cream that’s as big of a hit with alpha TikTokers as the best-selling Sephora versionThe budget-friendly body serums bringing face care active ingredients to the rest of your body#ICYMI CeraVe launched haircare, and we’ve got your reviewGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and fwind us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our newsletter here  For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Why This Under $30 Skincare Keeps Going ViralOur #DamnGood 2024 EmptiesYour Ultimate #DamnGood K-Beauty Shopping Guide is Here  PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Medik8Medik8 is a clinically proven British skincare brand known for age-defying results. Medik8’s Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Face Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code BREAKING20 for 20% off your order.LumeControl body odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant and get 15% off with promo code BEAUTY at lumedeodorant.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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In this engaging discussion, Alisa Lask, the CEO of Rheon Aesthetics and former executive at major pharmaceutical companies, unveils the revolutionary world of exosomes in skincare. She explains how platelet-derived exosomes can regenerate skin cells and address issues like wrinkles and rosacea. Lask also shares why Plated's Intense Serum earned recognition from Time magazine, tips for incorporating exosomes into your routine, and the exciting future of this technology with potential uses in hair restoration. Celebrity endorsements, including Megan Fox, add to the buzz!

*Please note this episode was recorded in advance of the LA Wildfires*What will define beauty in 2025? This week, we’re sharing some brands that have us excited for the year ahead - from a UK celeb makeup-artist backed range that’s lazy/busy approved, to hotly anticipated celeb launches from Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton, and all the highlights from French beauty’s big skincare renaissance. Plus, in partnership with Neal’s Yard Remedies, stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Anabel Kindersley, the woman who’s bringing an iconic British apothecary line already adored by Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker – and all of Japan – to North American shores.You’ll also learn about:Celebrity crush. Paris Hilton’s masterstroke in re-entering the cosmetics space with 11:11, and the update on Pamela Anderson’s slow beauty investment, Sonsie SkinThe luxury skincare line that piqued our attention with the founder’s pedigree in the esthetics world (but would you pay $82 for a powder cleanser?!)The sculptural French hairbrush company that’s giving trad fave Mason Pearson a run for its money*Sponsored segment –  Neal’s Yard Remedies co-owner Anabel Kindersley shares the benefits of bees for our skin – and the planet. Plus, what happens when small-batch beauty meets high-tech and everything to know about the best-selling Wild Rose Beauty Balm (a new fave for Carlene!) Support our LA community! Join us in helping those affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our newsletter here  For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Ep 371 - Future of Beauty: A Chemist Predicts The Next Niacinamide, What The Beauty Biz Is Banking On Now and The Reason “Inflammaging” Will Be The Word on Everyone’s Lips This YearEp 365- How-To Build the Perfect 2025 Capsule Wardrobe (With the Beauty Products to Match!) With Liv PerezEp 362 - The Biggest Celeb Transformations of 2024 With Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDanaPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  First Aid BeautySee the difference First Aid Beauty’s Facial Radiance Pads make for your complexion. And right now, we have a special offer just for our listeners. Get 20% off when you visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY.QuinceUpgrade your closet this year without the upgrade price tag. Go to Quince.com/beauty for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.Neal’s Yard RemediesYou don’t have to compromise ethics for high-performance skincare. With vertical integration at its heart, Neal’s Yard Remedies is a rare example of a brand that does it all – growing, manufacturing, packaging – all under one roof. Learn more about Neal’s Yard Remedies’ organic certification using the most rigorous clean beauty standards at us.nealsyardremedies.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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*Recorded in advance of the Los Angeles Wildfires, we’re welcoming actress, singer, mother and entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale. The triple threat has been working in entertainment since she was just three years old, notably as “Sharpay Evans” in High School Musical and as “Maddie Fitzpatrick” in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.  As the nostalgia Queen expands her accessible, clean, lifestyle brand – Being Frenshe –  into haircare, we get the scoop on the difference-making self-care practices that Ashley abides by as part of her daily routine, the tools that help to best manage her anxiety and what creative projects Ashley is planning next.Plus, you’ll hear about:Plastic surgery – How Ashley really feels about her breast explant surgery nowStory time! Why the star’s daughter thinks that Zac Efron might be her dad?!  Celebrity secrets! The beloved skincare musts on Ashley’s topshelf… and the *one* discontinued mascara that she wishes would come backEntrepreneurship real talk. Why a previous failed business venture had her thinking twice before diving in a second timeSupport our LA community! Join us in helping those affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel and SubscribeGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our newsletter here  For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Hailey Bieber on What She’ll Glaze Next, Nail Secrets and The One Thing That No One Knows About HerKate Hudson’s Secrets to Glowing From The Inside-Out Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Her Ageless Skincare Secrets, Deets On The New Hair Tales Documentary and The Skincare That’s on her Top Shelf    PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  QuipThe new Quip 360 Oscillating Toothbrush literally revolves around you. Just for Breaking Beauty listeners, Quip is offering 20% off sitewide and a FREE travelcase and countertop stand at Getquip.com/beauty Firs​​t Aid Beauty​​Visit firstaidbeauty.com/beauty to get 20% off our First Aid Beauty favourites, like the Facial Radiance Pads, The KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub and more. NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1 million people. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. *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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Joshua Britton, scientist and CEO of Debut Biotech and Dende Skincare, dives into the future of beauty with a focus on biotech-driven skincare solutions. He explains the intriguing concept of "inflammaging" and how it affects skin health. Discover the powerhouse polyphenol, naringenin, which could be 15 times more effective than niacinamide. Joshua also discusses the potential shift towards longevity skincare and the impact of biotechnology on the beauty industry, including sustainable and vegan formulations.

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an ode to facialists, as we put esthetician-developed skincare lines to the test. Listen in to find out which formulas really work - from the best hyperpigmentation serums to acne-busting treatments, at-home resurfacing peels and more. Tune in to hear about:The made-in-Korea Vitamin C serum designed by ”Paris’ Most-Wanted Facialist,” whose clients include Caroline de Maigret and Lou DoillonStraight from the UK, a cashmere-like SPF favoured by Victoria BeckhamThe skincare “polish” reboot developed by a Gen Z esthetician/influencer with over one million followersThe Sabrina-Carpenter-approved gentle exfoliating mask that’s like a shot of espresso for our face, ha!A glycolic-acid based cleanser that Hollywood celebs have relied on to keep skin clear since 1994 (including Kendall Jenner, most recently)The $$$ sheet mask developed by Queen of Estheticians, Joanna Czech Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our newsletter here  To shop this episode, click here: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: “Take It To The Tits!” & More Healthy Skin Commandments With Caroline HironsThe Grown-Up’s Guide to Treating Adult Acne (Cystic Breakouts + Fine Lines + Scarring, Ugh!) With Celebrity Esthetician Renée RouleauHow a K-Beauty Esthetician Gets Her Skin So Glassy with Peach & Lily Founder Alicia Yoon PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Medik8 Medik8 is a clinically proven British skincare brand known for age-defying results. Visit Medik8.us for 20% off your first order with code BEAUTY 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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Replay! The go-to makeup artist to Beyonce, Sir John is the legend responsible for some of her most iconic beauty looks, including her historical Vogue cover and showstopping Bey-chella performance. Today, the Creative Director at Killian is spilling all of his base-perfecting secrets, from how-to avoid patchy, separating foundation, why he isn’t a fan of “baking” and he reveals which foundations he *personally* stocks in his makeup kit.Plus, you’ll discover: Sir John’s fave skincare products to prep skin before foundation - whether you’re oily or dryThe key to unlocking the best performance from your foundation brushes (it’s all about those fluffy shapes, baby!)His number one, surprising tool for lifting excess oil from your faceThe drugstore foundation shopping tip we didn’t know we neededGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/Related episodes:Are You Applying Your Concealer the Right Way? Celeb Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg Shares Her Best Tips For Disguising Puffiness, Covering Acne & Finding Your Magic PotionLessons in Eye Makeup Magic with Olivia Wilde’s Makeup Artist Jo BakerMakeup by Mario Shares the New Makeup Rules PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! MasterclassMasterclass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes as much as 50% off. Head over to MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY for the current offer.HeliocareHeliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula is a clinically proven, plant-derived supplement recommended by dermatologists across the country. Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill DunnTheme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Live from NYC, it’s our very first *live* podcast! Direct from the buzzing, beautiful and chestnut-walled Jenny Bird pop-up shop in NoLita, welcome to our fireside chat with Jenny Bird, the creative force, CEO and founder of the eponymous jewelry and lifestyle brand, Jenny Bird, and the founder of clean beauty brand, Saie, Laney Crowell. Listen in as these two powerhouse thought leaders share their secrets to creating aspirational, ageless and sustainable brands, dealing with dupe culture and finding balance as busy moms and super-entrepreneurs in the process.Plus, we discuss: Holiday dressing – the creative new way to update your LBD for a totally fresh spin this yearThe piercing-free way to rock ear cuffs this seasonThe crowd-pleasing gifts topping the tastemakers’ shopping lists The top three beauty essentials that Jenny and Laney find make the most difference in their personal beauty routines What the founders are most looking forward to for 2025 A special thanks to Jenny Bird who hosted us at the brand’s first-ever retail location, The Shop in New York at 21 Spring Street. The Shop is open until December 22, 2024 so there’s still time to come and check it out in person, and of course you can always shop online at jenny-bird.com. And thank you to our audience who turned up in person – it was the best holiday gift ever meeting all of you! Subscribe and watch this episode on our YouTube channel Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our newsletter here  For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Saie Founder Laney Crowell On What Clean Beauty Means Now, Building Best-In-Class Formulas & Introducing “The Concealer From The Future”Tata Harper Skincare Founder Tata HarperCaudalie Skincare Founder Mathilde ThomasPROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1 million people. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING.  QuinceGift luxury this holiday season without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/beauty for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. *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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This week, we’re sharing the lore behind a sleeper hit brand that keeps going viral for its affordable, effective skincare, Indeed Labs. Sit in as Co-founder, President and CEO, Dimitra Davidson reflects on 15 years in the biz, taking us back to where it all began, with the late Brandon Truaxe, before an incident that would lead to his departure, and his own entrepreneurial journey with Deciem and The Ordinary.You’ll discover:The story behind Indeed Labs’ very first product, a pioneering blurring cream created 15 years ago, that’s still going viral with beauty influencers todayDimitra’s candid take on the company’s early split from controversial figure Brandon Truaxe, on the cusp of an upcoming documentary on his lifeDetails on the founder’s sophomore skincare brand, pH-in, and why its approach to acne care is unmatched – and free of harsh actives like benzoyl peroxide What the Indeed Labs president has up her sleeve for 2025 Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our newsletter here  For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Deciem and The Ordinary Founder Brandon Truaxe, In His Own WordsHow-To Break Out of a Makeup Rut With Euphora Makeup Artist Donni DavyQueen of the 60-Second Review, Glamzilla PROMO CODES: Support our show by supporting our sponsors!OUAIGet on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off site wide and enter promo code BEAUTY15.HILL HOUSE HOMEGet 15% off your order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code BEAUTY15. QUIPFree your mouth today and save 20% site wide, plus, a FREE travel case and countertop stand at getquip.com/beauty. HELIOCAREHeliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula is a clinically proven, plant-derived supplement recommended by dermatologists across the country to provide an extra layer of skin defense and help maintain healthy skin. Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.*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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Jenna Haley, First Aid Beauty's Global Brand Educator, shares her journey managing sensitive skin, including rosacea and eczema. She discusses how to transition your skincare routine for winter while maintaining barrier health. Learn about the benefits of colloidal oatmeal and why silicone can be soothing. Jenna emphasizes gentle exfoliation methods and shares tips for tackling acne and hyperpigmentation without irritating sensitive skin. Her personal insights make this conversation a goldmine for anyone with skin concerns.