Breaking Beauty Podcast

Today we’re welcoming back the wonderful hosts of Lipstick on The Rim podcast, Molly Sims and her bestie Emese Gormley! Molly Sims is a model, actress, NYT bestselling author, producer and philanthropist and now: beauty brand founder with the launch of her Gen X-focused skincare range, YSE Beauty.  Emese, meanwhile, is a former fashion publicist, proud mama and style influencer in her own right, thanks to her enviable Chanel ballet flat wardrobe, among other quiet luxury staples that look right at home for a Hamptons sojourn. We’re breaking down the duo’s everyday-elegant beauty routine and enviable style secrets, needless to say the list is not short!In this episode you’ll hear about: The backstory on Molly’s uber popular new skincare line, YSE Beauty, said to be a godsend for her melasmaHow-to get the BFFs’ “stealth wealth” look – the wardrobe-builders and detailed brand names worth investing in this fall, including your new favourite jeansThe *one* skincare product every 40-something needs, according to LOTRThe skincare item that Molly deems the “cashmere sweater” of the seasonStay tuned until the end as Molly teases a new project that she’s just snapped up production rights to – book clubs girlies be readyPssst: We’re guests on Lipstick On The Rim this week! Click here to hear our chat about influencing, de-influencing, top shelf wants and bottom shelf musts.Get 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/PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. 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. Macy’sYou can find wardrobe inspiration at macys.com/ownyourstyle. Need a little extra style support? Pair up with a Macy’s Personal Stylist to help you put your best fashion foot forward: macys.com/personalstylist.PillsburyGet loads of ideas for a quick and easy spin on weeknight dinner recipes that are easy as fill.roll.bake at pillsbury.com. It’s dinner prep in 30 minutes or less! Friendly reminder you can find Pillsbury in the dairy aisle.OlayFind Olay’s Super Serum and other Olay products in major retailersnationwide across Canada and the US. For more information, visit Olay.ca.*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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Happy fall y’all! This sweater season, there’s so much pumpkin spiced latté goodness to test, we’re making this Best of Fall 2023 round up a 2-Part #DamnGoods Special! First up, Carlene presents a slew of new makeup musts, from makeup artist-developed matte palettes to extreme lip plumpers that rival injections (temporarily, of course.) Look out for our next #DamnGoods in two weeks time, when Jill shares her selection of brilliant fragrance innovations, hotly-anticipated complexion launches and a skincare drop so new, she was one of the first faces in North America to try it out.In this episode you’ll hear about: A skin tech concealer so #DamnGood that it seamlessly blends under eyes *and* blurs hyperpigmentation spotsThe can’t-keep-in-stock brow gel that *actually* locks in a lifted, laminated look for hours A pressed finishing powder that “snatches” your eye makeup as it “bakes” in undereye brightnessWhy palettes are back, baby - and the makeup artists bringing fresh perspective to palette fatigueMascara magic? A red carpet-approved formula that mimics false lashes in photos - as tested at the Toronto Film Festival by Carlene! (Click here to learn more about the L’Oréal Paris Stand Up To Street Harassment initiative we chat about in today’s episode)Get 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/PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! RitualRitual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first month!  Visit ritual.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY to start Ritual, or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. OuaiGet your fast fix for healthy-looking hair. Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any purchase. Rocket MoneyStop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/beauty*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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In partnership with our friends at Olay, this week we’re asking all of the questions you ever wanted to know from a cosmetic chemist, with Olay Principal Scientist, Dr. Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson. In this uninterrupted chat, the STEM powerhouse enlightens us on the meaning of “chaotic skin,” the most underrated (and most overrated!) ingredients in skincare and what happens to your skin while you sleep. Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out how old Carlene’s skin really is compared to her actual age, according to a professional imaging device you can now find in derm’s offices and facialist spots.You’ll hear all about:Are the latest all-in-one serums as effective as single-ingredient formulations? Should you really avoid using vitamin C and niacinamide at the same time? The one ingredient that Dr. Wilkerson has been studying lately, proven to be a boon for redness-prone skin Why you should always wash your face at night, even if you’ve had a makeup-free dayThe blue-sky skincare product that the chemist wishes she could develop, which doesn’t exist yet  Get 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/This episode is brought to you in partnership with Olay:  You can find Olay’s Super Serum and other Olay products in major retailers nationwide across Canada and the US. For more information, visit Olay.ca *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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Katie Jane Hughes, a British-born, Brooklyn-based makeup artist celebrated for her work with A-listers, shares exciting insights about her forthcoming KJH Brand. She reveals her top tips for achieving dewy skin, including foundation hacks tailored for freckled faces. Tune in as she highlights her secret 'batwing' eyeliner technique perfect for hooded eyes and the three products she can't live without. Katie also emphasizes the importance of embracing skin texture, promoting authenticity in makeup tutorials, and making beauty accessible to all.

Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss answers the most Googled skincare questions for 2023, including preventative Botox and her best-selling product. She shares her favorite skincare faves, least favorite ingredient, and thoughts on skin purging. The hosts discuss skincare scams, determining skin type, and recommended skincare products. They also give tips for getting rid of pimples fast and predict the future of the skincare industry.

May Lindstrom, organic skincare guru and founder of her luxury skincare line, discusses her upbringing, the Blue Cocoon balm, pulling her brand from top retailers, and the future of her brand.

May Lindstrom, founder of luxury skincare brand May Lindstrom Skincare, discusses her upbringing and connection to plants, her journey from living in her car to becoming a skincare guru, and why she pulled her line from retailers in 2020. Get ready to learn all about the next niacinamide, skincare filters for tap water, and a new way to save on your favorite beauty products in this entertaining podcast episode.

You may have seen Cymbiotika’s sleek, easy-to-down supplement pouches on Instagram already, and today, we’re bringing you the brilliant backstory. In partnership with our friends at Cymbiotika, we’re sitting down with Durana Elmi, the Co-Founder & COO responsible for the brand’s skyrocketing growth. Find out how the Afghan-American powerhouse was able to overcome personal hardships in her youth to become the resilient leader she is today, the keys to achieving Cymbiotika’s fast-won success and the life lessons that she’s instilling in her daughters along the way.Tune in to hear about:The healthy habits, mindset and supplements that Durana personally follows to look and feel her best everydayThe clever and creative ways that she’s changing corporate culture, so that people actually want to come into the office everydayScoop alert! We get a sneak peek at the lifestyle category that Cymbiotika will expand to nextHow Cymbiotika is supporting the non-profit, Helping Hands for Afghans, a passion project to help women, children and refugeesPlus! Rapidfire: BOSS Edition, including what *not* to do in a job interview, how to nail a cover letter and the one thing that’s a big no-no at any officeCymbiotikaCymbiotika is a lifestyle brand featuring more than 50 products to boost your health and wellness routine - everything from their best-selling Liposomal Glutathioneand Super Greens Dietary Supplement pouches (Carlene’s fave!) to their energy-boosting Cymbiotika Liposomal Vitamin B12 + B6 (Jill’s fave!). If you want to try Cymbiotika for yourself, use code BREAKINGBEAUTY on cymbiotika.com for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off. Get 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: *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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Jamie Greenberg - aka Jamie Makeup on Instagram - works with A-Listers like Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler, Christina Applegate, Kaley Cuoco and many more. But that hasn’t changed her relatable, funny and clever attitude one bit. Today, “Everyone’s Personal Makeup Artist” returns to the pod with everything you need to know about applying your concealer the right way, whether you’re disguising under eye conundrums, hiding redness or camouflaging the scabbiest zit.Plus, you’ll learn:How to choose a concealer formula that’s designed for acne vs. your thin-skinned, under eye areaWhen to choose a brighter shade and when you want it to match your foundation to a teeThe go-to setting powders (unsexy packaging be damned!) that Jamie uses to lock in a pro concealing finish The luxury concealer she’s obsessed with now, her pick for a budget find and the range she reaches for to suit all skin tones, from very fair to very darkWhat she’s launching from her own, multi-tasking cosmetics line, Jamie Makeup, nextGet 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/PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. 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 promo code BREAKING. HellofreshExperience America’s #1 meal kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/50breakingbeauty and use code 50breakingbeauty for 50% off plus free shipping! *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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In this uninterrupted episode in partnership with Hero Cosmetics, we chat with brand co-founder Ju Rhyu about the making of The Mighty Patch, the translucent acne sticker that now sells once every 2 seconds. You’ll find out what makes Hero’s medical-grade hydrocolloid patch superior to the many dupes that have cropped up since its 2017 launch (the shade!), along with the best way to work its mighty magic into your makeup routine.You’ll hear about:Why Reddit was a goldmine for understanding acne-sufferers’ needs in the brand’s developmentHow to layer concealer with the acne patch (over or under- we find out once and for all!) Ju’s personal skincare routine - from a luxe retinol facial oil to her fave French pharmacy findThe one up-and-coming beauty brand she thinks needs to be on our radarThe innovative, acne-meets-aging fix that she’s dropping nextSponsor info: In Canada, find Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patches at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, and Amazon. And in the US, Hero is always available on HeroCosmetics.us. Get 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/*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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