

Breaking Beauty Podcast
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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Dec 15, 2021 • 44min
“Fashion’s Favorite Facialist” Joanna Czech on Winter-Proofing Your Skin, Hangover Remedies & How-To Cultivate Big Glow Energy in 2022
Like a perfectly wrapped holiday parcel, we are delivering today with “Fashion’s Favourite Facialist,” Joanna Czech. Joanna is the go-to esthetician to Kim Kardashian, Cate Blanchett and Tan France. With over 35 years of experience, Joanna knows how to treat jet-set-ravaged skin. Today, the skin pro tells us how to winter-proof our complexion, as we find out what “micro-frost” is doing to our skin. Plus, Joanna reveals her best tips for treating a holiday hangover – both inside and out. But first, we find out why “energy” is major key in her highly coveted treatments, which involve a whole lot of face-slapping and sound waves at her Dallas flagship and her brand new SOHO studio. We get the deets on Joanna’s debut, 7-piece skincare collection, her personal 4-step routine and finally, stay tuned to find out how you can cultivate some of that big glow energy for 2022~! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Ana Luisa Ana Luisa jewelry starts at $39 with sales up to 25% off. Get your Holiday gift on and support our show at https://shop.analuisa.com/breaking. Ouai Discover a new OUAI of life with cruelty-, sulfate-, and paraben-free hair care, body, and fragrance products from OUAI. Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase. Neutrogena Neutrogena Ultra Sheer lotions and face mist sunscreens provide safe, lightweight, non-greasy sun protection that’s ideal for every day. Visit www.neutrogena.ca to shop while supporting our show and visit www.melanomanetwork.ca for information regarding melanoma prevention. *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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Dec 8, 2021 • 43min
Hourglass Cosmetics Founder Carisa Janes: “I Want The Makeup Artist Inside The Makeup, Because I’m Not A Makeup Artist.”
Get ready to officially toast the holiday szn with the Queen of Sheen, Hourglass Cosmetics founder Carisa Janes. The Newport Beach native and Urban Decay alum reveals how she dreamed up Hourglass Cosmetics back in 2004, formulating the “makeup artist” touch right into the luxury products and ushering in a decade of highlighting obsession in the process. Listen in as Carisa tells the story behind the best-selling Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders – designed to mimic the flattering effect of candlelight reflecting on skin – inspired by a literal light bulb moment. Plus, Carisa reveals the personal reason why she’s so passionate about cruelty-free, her plans for expansion to reach even more makeup lovers next year, and just why her latest launch, “The Curator” refillable eyeshadow palette, may cause legit sticker shock. The celebrity who put Hourglass on the map, her top tip for applying Ambient finishing powders, and the one drugstore product she can’t live without – don’t miss our chat with Carisa Janes in her first podcast interview evah! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Ana Luisa Ana Luisa is a jewellery brand that makes simple, gorgeous pieces you'll reach for every day. We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa. We love them because their pieces start at just $39, and their sales are up to 25% off! Get your Holiday gift on, and visit https://shop.analuisa.com/breaking #analuisany Nutrafol Nutrafol is a 100% drug-free oral supplement that’s clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness with less shedding. 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. Neutrogena Canada Neutrogena Ultra Sheer lotions and face mist sunscreens provide safe, lightweight, non-greasy sun protection that’s ideal for every day. They absorb quickly, leaving skin feeling soft, clean and fresh with a shine-free finish. Visit www.neutrogena.ca for information on the products and www.melanomanetwork.ca for more on melanoma prevention. *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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Dec 1, 2021 • 44min
(Shhh!) The #DamnGood Holiday Gifts We Secretly Want For Ourselves
Our speed round format returns as we count down the #DamnGood items we’re lusting for this holiday szn, from the luxury finds we really have to be on Santa’s “nice” list to receive, to the money-saving Sephora kits you may still be able to snap up post-Black Friday. For the Bougie friend on your list, we give you our TLDR take on Gucci’s haute holiday eye palette, Hermes’ debut nail lacquer collection, Balmain’s Jenner-worthy claw clip and more. Plus, Jill reveals the one Advent Calendar that won’t make you feel guilty (savings and good-feels galore!), the brand new foundation that’s #1 on her personal wish list and Carlene reveals the surprise (green!) item that’s made her Xmas list two years running. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog PROMO CODES: Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Talkspace Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code BEAUTY. Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh.com/beauty14 and use code Beauty14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts. Fleur and Bee Place your order now at fleurandbee.com and use code BREAKING to get 15% off. *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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Nov 24, 2021 • 53min
🎉 200th Episode Special 🎉 Recapping The Juiciest Moments in Breaking Beauty History (What Made Us Laugh, Cry, Cringe & Everything In-Between)
Pop the bubbly! We’re officially celebrating 200 episodes of Breaking Beauty Podcast. Joining us for this very special episode is our producer, Michelle Harrison, live from the Dear Media HQ. Tune as we recap and react to some of the most emotional moments in the show’s history - from the interviews that left us teary-eyed to the ones that made us LOL and the one celebrity anecdote that made us go viral. Plus, at long last, we discuss *That* interview (IYKYK). Yep, we’re going there. To our lifelong listeners, we wanna thank you for joining us on this beauty-full ride! You’ve been helping us build Breaking Beauty together. And to celebrate this milestone, we are excited to introduce our new logo and website, dreamed up by the pros at Metier Creative. Would love to hear your feedback - were there any personal favourite moments for you that you think we might have missed? Hit us up on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/ Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Fleur and BeeCheck out Fleur & Bee’s 100% vegan and cruelty-free line of natural skincare products at fleurandbee.com and use promo code BREAKING to get 15% off. Neutrogena Canada Neutrogena Ultra Sheer lotions and face mist sunscreens provide safe, lightweight, non-greasy sun protection that’s ideal for every day. They absorb quickly, leaving skin feeling soft, clean and fresh with a shine-free finish. Visit www.neutrogena.ca for information on the products and www.melanomanetwork.ca for more on melanoma prevention. *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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Nov 17, 2021 • 36min
RIP Tati Beauty! Blue Light, Schmoo Light! Plus, How-To Build An Everyday Sunscreen Routine With Dermatologist Dr. Katie Beleznay
In partnership with Neutrogena Canada – we’re here to remind you that sunscreen szn isn’t over! Consulting dermatologist Dr. Katie Beleznay is here with tips on how-to build your perfect protective skincare routine, answering questions like: Do you really need to wear a separate moisturizer in winter? Can you use sunscreen over face oil? And what’s the best way to reapply over makeup? But first, Jill and Carlene pop off on the week’s beauty news, starting with their take on Ariana Grande’s new makeup line, r.e.m beauty. And on the cusp of Billie Eilish’s debut scent, find out why celebrity fragrances are back with a vengeance, and why they may smell a whole lot different this time around. Plus, we break down the demise of Tati Beauty. And finally, have you been duped by blue light marketing claims with skincare? How one content creator got the assignment all wrong. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Neutrogena Canada. Visit www.neutrogena.ca for more information and www.melanomanetwork.ca for information regarding melanoma prevention. *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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Nov 10, 2021 • 41min
Dr. Shereene Idriss, AKA #PillowTalkDerm Serving The Real Tea On Skin Care Scams
As a leading board-certified dermatologist with a posh new practice overlooking Bryant Park, Dr. Shereene Idriss, AKA #PillowTalkDerm has amassed more than 350K-strong Instagram fans who come for her epic junk science takedowns, and stay for the real talk on routines, ingredient 101 and more. In today’s episode, the Pillow Talk Derm breaks down current trending topics, from skincare “microdosing” to TikTok-famous trends like chlorophyll water and DIY salt water sprays. Find out why Dr. Idriss believes hyaluronic acid is way overhyped, and why it could be causing more harm than good, along with the #1 product from The Ordinary that she believes is worth the hashtags. Plus, find out why she does her bedtime routine well before dinner, how-to treat dry lips using her trademark “basting” technique, and hear early clues on her very own skincare line that she’s been busy working on behind the scenes. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Ouai Discover a new OUAI of life with cruelty-free, sulfate-free, and paraben-free hair care, body, and fragrance products from OUAI. Go to TheOuai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire 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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Nov 3, 2021 • 57min
“The Great Reset” With Dermalogica Founder Jane Wurwand, LIVE from Los Angeles! Extended Cut
Today we’re welcoming Jane Wurwand, co-founder of Dermalogica, the skincare brand Jill can’t stop raving about! Recording straight from their HQ in Carson, California, we meet the legend who managed to take an indie skincare spa brand and turn it into a multi-million-dollar success story, passing the torch of self-actualization to hundreds of female entrepreneurs with their education-first approach in the process. In this do-not-miss episode, Jane gives us a sneak peek into her newly launched book, Skin In The Game: Everything You Need is Already Inside You. For anyone looking for a post-pandemic reset, Jane schools us on how to tap into your own purpose, sharing the lessons she’s learned through intimate, say-what?? stories. Find out how her father’s early passing ignited a fire in Jane as a 5-year-old girl growing up in Scotland, and how a trip to Japan inspired Dermalogica’s iconic Daily Microfoliant exfoliating powder – now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Plus, find out what Jane has to say about “Clean Washing,” the one thing that still needs to change in the industry, and why to her, “Beauty” is a dirty word. *Special thanks to Dermalogica for providing travel and accommodations to Breaking Beauty for this story. PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the making of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Talkspace Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code BEAUTY. Nutrafol Grow thicker, healthier hair by going to Nutrafol.com and entering promo code BREAKING to get $15 off your first month’s subscription. Plus, free shipping on every order. Available to US customers for a limited time. Cetaphil As part of Cetaphil’s ongoing commitment to science-backed skincare, five of their most beloved products, including the Gentle Skin Cleanser, have been newly formulated to better meet the needs of even the most sensitive skin. Visit www.cetaphil.com for more information, or check them out on Instagram and Facebook. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog *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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Oct 27, 2021 • 37min
The #DamnGood Product Reformulations of 2021, So Far
We’re all on beauty product journeys, and when you find your ride-or-die – you’re set for life. Or so you think. But what happens when the brand comes along and decides to reformulate your forever love?! This week Jill and Carlene investigate the many reasons why we’ve seen so many reformulations of cult-fave products in 2021. Then, stay tuned as they count down their #DamnGood 2.0 faves, including a flex on an iconic antioxidant serum, a highly-anticipated vegan lipstick and a rare anti-drying purple toning shampoo that made the Breaking Beauty cut. Plus, meet the Oribe of sunscreen, a revamped brand so gorgeous, you’ll wanna wear SPF everyday of the year. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Prevage PREVAGE Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 is Elizabeth Arden’s #1 anti-aging serum, now with 4X the antioxidant power. Supercharged with idebenone, the new-and-improved formula now contains 10 new, powerful ingredients to further protect against environmental damage, clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, firmness and elasticity. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog *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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Oct 20, 2021 • 40min
What People Don’t Tell You About Freezing Your Eggs, HD-Proof Acne Hacks & Auntie Beauty Secrets With Family Karma Bravoleb Anisha Ramakrishna
Bonafide reality star Anisha Ramakrishna, fashion designer and host of Currently Cringing Podcast is here and she’s bringing the BDE! Anisha left a glamourous career in New York City and a long-term relationship before moving back in with her parents at age 35. Whelp! That’s not all. Anisha froze her eggs, all by herself, and she spills all – along with catchphrases like “Twat Waffle” and “Dollar Store Drake” – on her hit Bravo reality show about the dazzling Indo-American experience, Family Karma. Anisha tells us everything about her connection with Dr. Brandt, and how she successfully controls her cystic acne while keeping skin HDTV-proofed, hunny. Plus, Auntie beauty secrets galore in today’s giggly episode. Don’t forget to tune into Jill and Carlene’s episode on Currently Cringing, where they’re sharing their favourite beauty products fit for a Bravoleb-on-a-Budget. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Cetaphil As part of their ongoing commitment to science-backed skincare, Cetaphil recently revealed new formulations for five of their most beloved products - including the Gentle Skin Cleanser - to better meet the needs of even the most sensitive skin. Visit www.cetaphil.com for more information, or check out Cetaphil’s Instagram and Facebook @CetaphilUS. *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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Oct 13, 2021 • 49min
The Linda Evangelista Bombshell, Next-Gen Brazilian Buttlift & How-To Get Your Safest Procedure With “Tweakments” Journalist Alice Hart-Davis
Are the kind of non-surgical treatments you get on your lunch break really any safer than they were 20 years ago? In light of Linda Evangelista’s recent Cool Sculpting lawsuit and Lilly Lashes founder Lilly Ghalichi’s under eye filler-gone-frightful, we’re putting some of the most popular treatments of the social media era under a critical lens. Joining us on the mic today is U.K.-based journalist, author and self-described “tweakments” expert Alice Hart-Davis. Alice has been reporting on non-invasive cosmetic treatments for over 20 years, while her website, The Tweakments Guide, is the definitive British resource for finding the practitioners Alice trusts with her own face. In today’s episode, find out which procedures are most – and least – likely to leave you with a botch job, along with the 411 on a newer Brazilian Butt Lift coming down the pike, fat transfers and Alice’s best tips for finding a practitioner you can trust in the rare event something does go awry. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Ouai When you’re ready to undo some hair damage, hit the reset button with the Ouai Detox Shampoo. Go to Theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase. Cove Cove, the leading online migraine clinic, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of migraines- all from the comfort of your own home. Go to www.WithCove.com/BEAUTY for 50% off your first month of medication and free two day shipping. Thursday Plantation Thursday Plantation is the #1 natural brand for acne-prone skin in Australia who just launched their Tea Tree and Manuka Honey Clay Mask, and Tea Tree Cleansing Bar. Try it yourself with our exclusive 15% off offer. Visit www.thursdayplantationcanada.ca with promo code BEAUTY15 *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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