Breaking Beauty Podcast

Today we’re sitting down with one of our dream-guest makeup artists, Jo Baker! Jo is responsible for the myriad doe eye looks seen on Lucy Boynton, as well as the sexy siren eyes as spied on Olivia Wilde. Today, Jo is opening up her expertly curated makeup bag to reveal the top products – and tricks – she’s using as red carpet szn officially kicks off this month.    But first, Jo introduces her very own makeup line, Bakeup Beauty, right here on the mic! Created with recording artist Grace Gaustad, Bakeup is blurring the lines between makeup for the metaverse and real life, with boundary-pushing hues, face textiles and adornments designed to help beauty feel joyous again.   What You’ll Discover In This Episode:   The top 3 items always in Jo’s red carpet kit  The makeup artist’s no-fail hack for undereye dark circles How-to wear bold eye colors in real life (as seen on Kathryn Hahn!) Gel liners vs. kohl liners vs. liquid liners – the 101 on which formula to use, when Steal this! The no-skills-required makeup look that slays on everyone – at every age   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.*   This week’s show partners:   Seed: Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic.    K18: Bring your hair into the future with K18 Molecular Repair Hair Mask, available now at Sephora and sephora.com Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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This week we’re having a bit of a crystal ball moment, dissecting the big beauty ideas, products and trends that we’ll be seeing everywhere in 2023.   In This Episode You’ll Discover:   Highlights from Instagram, Pinterest and Google 2023 Trend Reports – and where do trends come from, anyway? The latest skincare craze from South Korea – inspired by the golf course? The budget-friendly, members-only skincare club that gets you first dibs on new product drops The next hot hair import from the UK, backed by Dua Lipa, that we can’t wait to stock in our shower Red dot theory, white dot theory – TikTok’s thirst trap theories, decoded Barbiecore, Dunecore and more – our prediction of the ‘aesthetics’ that will define the year    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!  StarfaceDiscover the entire collection and save 10% when you shop The BFF Bundle — a pack of classic hydrocolloid pimple patches and salicylic acid stars designed to love your pimples all the way through the healing process. Discount applies automatically at starface.world. NutrafolYou can grow thicker, healthier hair and support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month’s subscription. This is their best offer anywhere and it is only available to US customers for a limited time.   *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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We’re starting the year off right with The 7 Hair Truths That Only a Celebrity Hair Stylist Will Tell You, featuring celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons. Andrew counts Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Megan Fox as clients and last year, the hair pro launched his own luxe-y, ultra-inclusive line, Andrew Fitzsimons Haircare. Price tag? Just $14 each.    Today, Andrew debunks the biggest myths going when it comes to hair care, and what you should be doing instead. But first, we’re getting to know the man behind the magic. Listen in as Andrew reveals the heartfelt reason he dropped out of grade school in Ireland at the tender age of 14, why he never allows himself to take a sick day and how his Mom feels about his face tattoo.    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:   The one ingredient that people with thin hair should look for on a label to promote hair fullness – and how to use thickening spray the right way Tips and solutions to help telltale signs of a greasy scalp gone overboard The biggest myth about curly hair and why it leads to this common hair care mistake Re-thinking frizzy hair, and why shower temperature matters Why it’s high time we treat our strands like the skin around our eyes, and are we brushing our hair all wrong? How-to blowdry hair the right way, saving your strands – and your time The tricks and tools to nailing a slick 90s updo with face-framing pieces à la Khloe Kardashian   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 them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    Ouai Do more than drugstore with the new Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from OUAI. Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY15 for 15% off your entire purchase.    Starface Starface utilizes hydrocolloid pimple patches to heal acne, zits & blemishes. Discover the entire collection and save 10% when you shop The BFF Bundle — a pack of classic and salicylic acid stars designed to love your pimples all the way through the healing process. Discount applies automatically at starface.world.   Pair EyewearExperiment with who you can be in 2023 with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BEAUTY15 for 15% off your first 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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This week we’re getting back-to-skincare-basics and the topic is: exfoliation! "Rihanna-Approved" esthetician Sean Garrette knows as much about beauty products as he does your epidermis. Featured in Vogue, Allure and InStyle, the New York-based facialist and newly minted Dior Beauty ambassador is making the world of skin accessible, inclusive, genderless – and stylish af (just check out his dreamy Instagram feed.)   In this episode, Sean breaks down the right way to exfoliate your skin – from the cleansers, toners, tools and tricks you need for your skin type –  at every price point. Plus, we find out the under-the-radar exfoliating ingredient he recommends to his clients most, and the reason he thinks that dry brushing your face isn’t a good idea, no matter what the headlines say.   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!    Seed Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™DailySynbiotic.  MacysThe Macy’s Mobile App is your BFF for making your beauty and fashion dreams come true in 2023. Macy’s Star Rewards Members get special features and exclusive savings sent right to their phones. Download the Macy’s Mobile App today - available for iOS and Android. K18  K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask actually reverses damage in just four minutes on all hair types. Shop K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask at Sephora and Sephora.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 today’s can’t miss replay episode, we’re breaking down the desert-island beauty essential on everyone’s list: MASCARA! Joining us is makeup artist to the stars Kirin Bhatty, whose gorge clientele includes stunnas like Tessa Thompson, Awkwafina and Kiernan Shipka.    What You’ll Discover in This Episode:   The #DamnGood mascaras for every lash type – from short to straight to curly and barely there – always in Kirin’s professional makeup kit  Kirin’s top tips to help troubleshoot common mascara dilemmas, like how-to avoid smudging when you’re tryna rock glazed-donut skin   How-to remove waterproof mascara, the right way   The makeup artist’s fave AAPI-owned beauty products on her personal top shelf   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.*   Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    Origins   Origins has planted over 2 Million trees around the world, so you can feel good about the gifts you’re giving this season from Origins. Get Origins gift sets today, at Origins.com   MACY’S Shop all of your festive frocks and finery at macys.com/ownyourstyle   K18  Shop K18's Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask at Sephora and sephora.com   SHOPIFY Take your business to the next level by selling online with Shopify. Sign up for your FREE trial at shopify.com/beauty Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Who’s winning? Who’s losing? And who’s about to pop-off? Joining us for our annual “Beauty Year in Review” episode is Dulma Altan, the entrepreneurial creator whose “TikTok Business School for Women” content has everyone in the beauty biz taking notes. Whether she’s ‘splaining what private equity is using Kim Kardashian’s empire as fodder, or schooling us on who makes for a successful C-Suite using a Vegas girl’s trip as metaphor, Dulma’s sharp take on the beauty industry makes her the perfect guest to weigh in on which brands slayed this year, and who better watch their back in the year ahead.   Plus! Tune into Dulma’s podcast, Due Diligence, where we’re guests this week. We’re  taking the lid off the whole Girl Boss trope with POVs on what that term means going forward, where beauty innovation is headed and how we’ve managed to grow our own brand as magazine editors-turned-podcasters.   In This Week’s Episode You’ll Discover:    Our hot takes on the year in headlines – Hollywood’s “Ozempedemic,” Alessandro Michele’s Gucci departure and… is this the next K18? The one beauty-adjacent story making international news that could change the course of history, and why we’re inspired by creators like Elica Lebon to support United for Iran The biggest moments in TikTok this year like Bobbi Brown’s epic clapback with Jones Road, Brownie Glazed Lips and why Mikayla Makeup has taken a break from the platform Dulma’s expert take on which beauty brands she thinks have been winning and losing in 2022  Stop everything. These are the beauty brands that Dulma would *personally* invest in right now   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.    PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    THE OUAI Discover all the OUAIs to Share Joy this holiday season. Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase.    EspressOhStock up on all of your Italian beauty essentials today at espressoh.com and get 15% off of your purchase using our discount code BEAUTY. And remember, there’s no “x” in espressOh!   PAIR EYEWEAR Get glasses as ever-changing as you are with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com today and support our show with code BEAUTY15 for 15% off your first purchase   ORIGINS Origins is the pioneering, nature-infused skincare brand with elevated gift sets that will surprise-and-delight everyone on your holiday shopping list. Get Origins gift sets today, available at Origins.com.   MACY’S So for insights on how to make the latest trends work for you, find new ideas on some of your wardrobe basics, and even get gift inspo for your loved ones check out LiveStyle at macys.com/macyslive  *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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Kate Somerville is here to help us transition our skincare routine for winter! The Hollywood esthetician has tended to the faces of Meghan Markle, Demi Moore and Kate Hudson, while legions of fans adore her iconic Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, revered for improving texture and pores in 2 minutes flat.   Today, the legendary skin guru delivers her best tips for managing cold weather skin woes, along with advice on which spendy esthetic treatments to invest in – and which to avoid. But first, we get the real-and-raw backstory behind Kate’s success, including how she overcame a tumultuous childhood – and how she’s coming full circle by supporting youth today.   Content warning: Addiction is discussed.   What You’ll Discover In Today’s Episode:   The inside scoop on the rich Hollywood history that surrounds the iconic Kate Somerville Skin Health Clinic on Melrose Place Which treatments celebrities are doing behind closed doors to look younger longer Why lasers beat chemical peels for women of a certain age – and why Kate thinks we should run from microdermabrasion  Why the most beautiful actresses in LA-LA Land shave their faces What Kate does to manage her personal battle with eczema – and why cortisones aren’t it  Her Five Daily Do’s for winter-proof skin, and what to save for summer Details on Kate’s philanthropic efforts with Foster Nation, including a mentorship scholarship program helping overlooked foster youth pursue careers as licensed aestheticians   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!    NUTRAFOL   You can grow thicker, healthier hair and support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month’s subscription. This is their best offer anywhere and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Plus FREE shipping on every order.    ORIGINS   Origins is the pioneering, nature-infused skincare brand with elevated gift sets that will surprise-and-delight everyone on your holiday shopping list. Get Origins gift sets today, available at Origins.com.   MACY’S To turn your holiday home into a winter wonderland for your holiday party, check out macys.com/ownyourstyle.   *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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“Trinny Tribes” rejoice! Makeover Queen Trinny Woodall of BBC’s What Not to Wear is here with all of her no B.S. tips for getting holiday ready in style. The Trinny London beauty founder shares her best tricks for looking ethereal for your festive parties, from the facial exercises she does in the mirror to help skin look “alive,” to the Miracle Blur product she uses to filter fine lines IRL, along with her best move for looking snatched in photos. Plus! Stay tuned until the end to find out which styling tip Trinny learned that one time she sat next to King Charles!   In This Episode You’ll Discover:   Trinny’s unfiltered tips and tricks to looking gorgeous all holiday season long The secret to achieving makeup “harmony”  Why cream textures are the real key to unlocking sparkling features The skincare gadget that’s so beloved, it gets its very own suitcase Her personal experience with hair thinning post-Covid – and how she jeujes her hair for special events now How-to artfully turn down a holiday invitation    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!    SEED  Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™DailySynbiotic.    Macy’sYou can check out all the gifts to feel holiday-ready at macys.com/giftfinder.  K18 HairBring your hair into the future with K18 Molecular Repair. Shop K18's Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask at Sephora and sephora.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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Just in time for holiday shopping, we present our top save and splurge prezzies for every beauty girlie on your list. We scanned the skincare aisles and swept the stocking stuffer bins to deliver only the best #DamnGood beauty products of 2022. Then, stay tuned for our ultimate Black Friday list! From a TikTok solution for flyaways to a freshly minted Glossier collab along with the “beauty” adjacent musts that we simply had to discuss.    What You’ll Discover In This Episode: The must-have makeup case that holds up to 200 cosmetics, while helping to divert ocean plastic The new holiday kit from makeup artist Violette Serrat that makes wearing red lipstick a cinch for every skin tone – and skill set The quintessential eye kit to get that coveted Hailey Bieber aesthetic The very personalized service at Sephora, guaranteed to level up your next fragrance gift This year’s perfect hostess gift, courtesy of Courtney Cox! A TikTok-viral hairbrush (that Matilda Djerf normally totes around) The IT skincare kit, sure to bring about a mid-winter glow The hottest stocking stuffers in beauty: a mascara wand for pesky flyaways and runway-approved zit stickers Need-to-know rip-resistant tights, as tested by Carlene The Glossier x Marvis holiday kit you did not see coming Black Friday deals on the most highly-sought after Dyson products, along with the $75 Dyson hair tool toy that’s already selling out   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!  SHOPIFY Shopify makes it simple to sell to anyone from anywhere. Sign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/beauty to start selling online today.    MACY’S From now until Friday, November 26, Macy’s online Black Friday event is saving you big on the essentials and gifts you’ve been waiting to snatch up all year. Check out macys.com to shop the sale. espressOhStock up on all of your Italian beauty essentials today at espressoh.com and get 15% off of your purchase using our discount code BEAUTY. And remember, there’s no “x” in espressOh! K18 HairBring your hair into the future with K18 Molecular Repair. Shop K18's Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask at Sephora and sephora.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 Produced by Dear Media StudioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Kate Hudson, wellness CEO and star of the highly anticipated Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, shares her tips for joyous living, including a homemade, scalp-stimulating recipe, her sunkissed beauty routine and words of wisdom from mum Goldie Hawn. From the new way to intermittent fast to the latest Hollywood workout, deets on her brand InBloom – we get the scoop on a day in the life of the ageless golden girl.   In This Episode You’ll Discover:   It’s all in the family! The self-care practice that Kate and partner Danny Fujikawa share, the workout that son Ryder turned her onto and her daughter Rani’s blossoming love of makeup (stay tuned until the end for an adorable cameo!) The 43-year-old actress’ daily habits for nurturing her mind, body and spirit Kate’s all-time beauty favorites, including homemade concoctions, the skincare that’s gotten her visible results and the one makeup product she re-bought  Kate’s candid POV on cosmetic surgery in Hollywood Behind-the-scenes moments of filming Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, in theaters November 23rd Kate’s celebrity crush, revealed!   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!    THE OUAI Discover all the OUAIs to Share Joy this holiday season. Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase.    PAIR EYEWEAR Get glasses as ever-changing as you are with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BEAUTY15 for 15% off your first purchase.     MACY’S No waiting in long lines or getting up early – the Macy’s Black Friday Early Access sale is all online at macys.com/blackfriday, but only while supplies last.    CLINIQUE Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Interrupter is a powerful serum that works on melanin-rich to fair skin tones to help visibly correct dark spots while protecting from future discoloration. Check it out this holiday season at Clinique.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 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.