Breaking Beauty Podcast

Nearly a decade ago, Charlotte Cho introduced North America to the concept of the “10-Step Korean Skincare Routine” via her e-commerce destination, Soko Glam, along with its genius sister blog on all things K-Beauty, The Klog. Since then, Charlotte has become a bonafide esthetician, a best-selling author and co-founder of her own skincare lines, Then I Met You and Good (Skin) Days. In the meantime, K-beauty is thriving –  it’s now a $13.1 billion phenomenon, all thanks to the Korean “skin-first” philosophy, renowned for coaxing a radiant, makeup-free glow. Today, Charlotte tells us why one of the very first products that she developed, Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm, has now won 15 awards and why the holy grail product was recently named “Product of the Year” by British skin expert Caroline Hirons. Then, stay tuned as Charlotte schools us on the next skincare secrets in K-Beauty: hydrating acid toners, “triple cleansing,” “cushion” sunscreens and more. And finally, listen in as Charlotte gives us a sneak peek at her second book, The Little Book of Jeong, set for release this summer – along with the steps she’s taking beyond beauty to #stopasianhate. 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!    SakaraSakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/beauty or enter code BEAUTY at checkout. Clarins Get 10% off your purchase of Clarins Total Eye Lift by using code BREAKINGBEAUTY10 at Clarinsusa.com Nutrafol You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save 20% off your first month’s subscription.    *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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Last week in Part 1 of our Best of Spring #DamnGoods Special, we revealed the latest skincare buys that are highly recommended by Jill and Carlene. Today, they review the viral hits (and misses!) that you’re probably seeing all over your feed. From the sold-out Anastasia “Brow Freeze” that’s earned 3 million views on TikTok to the “Sky High” Maybelline mascara that even drugstores can’t keep in stock – listen in to hear what’s worth the chase. But that’s not all, Carlene gets all swoon-y about some new fragrances she thinks would befit all of those smokeshow scenes in Bridgerton. And, stay tuned as your humble hosts peel back the curtain on the marketing hype machine to expose the beauty products that are really not worth the cheddar.    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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog   Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    ClarinsClarins Total Eye Lift is a complete anti-aging eye cream that targets wrinkles, crow’s feet, dark circles and puffiness. Discover more at clarinsusa.com and Get 10% off with code ​BREAKINGBEAUTY10.   She’s BirdieShe’s Birdie is an easy-to-carry personal safety alarm that’s simple to use. ShesBirdie.com is offering Breaking Beauty listeners 15% off your first purchase!  Go to www.ShesBirdie.com/BREAKING.   Coola  Check out the new COOLA Organic Skincare on COOLA.com. Coola is giving Breaking Beauty listeners 10% off your first order with code BEAUTY.    *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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What’s up, Spring? This week, listen in as we share the latest #DamnGood skincare buys we solemnly swear are worth the hype– along with the sleeper hits that nobody needs to be sleeping on. You’ll hear about a brand-new French skincare brand –  it’s The Ordinary-meets-Tata Harper – that we predict will be the next beauty editor darling. Plus, we talk about the Korean “Eye Cream For Face” (?!) trend that’s touching down in North America even as we record, with a drugstore buy that’s selling every 10 seconds in the U.K. right now. A new Skinceuticals antioxidant serum for oily skin that might just take the place of Jill’s precious CE Ferulic?! You’ll have to hear it to believe it. And in a stunning Part Deux, we’re back next week with our #DamnGood Spring 2021 picks in makeup, haircare and more – including a test-drive of a viral sensation taking over TikTok.  Let us know if you like the 2-part format on Instagram, Twitter, our private Facebook group

, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. We love hearing from you! 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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Meet Marian Newman aka THE Queen of Nails. No, literally, the nail expert was recently awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the beauty industry during Covid-19, and she knows so much about nails, she even launched an online diploma program last month! Marian’s nail artistry has graced the tips of everyone from Kate Moss to Lady Gaga – she’s even written tomes showcasing her backstage-worthy, eye-popping manicures, along with technical textbooks on nail anatomy and salon safety. Today, Marian joins us on the pod to chat about the budget hand cream that really works, along with the nail polishes that wear the longest without chipping. Then, find out why she believes that at-home UV gel manicures and those viral “burst” gel-polish removers are a massive “Don’t”. Plus, Marian breaks down the *brand new*, crack-filling innovation from CND called Plexigel that's legit the biggest thing to hit the nails category since Shellac. 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!    Ritual: Fill in the gaps in your diet with Essential for Women, a small step that helps support a healthy foundation for your body. Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first three months when you visit ritual.com/BEAUTY to start your ritual today. Coola: Want to give your skin what it’s really craving? Check out COOLA Organic Skincare on COOLA.com. They’ll even give you 10% off your first order with the code BEAUTY. Sports Research: Visit SportsResearch.com and use the code Beauty at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. *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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Today we’re welcoming our second-ever #DamnGoods Guest Host, Nyakio Grieco! Founder of Nyakio Beauty and a brand new, completely inclusive shopping site called Thirteen Lune, Nyakio is here to tell us which Black and Brown-owned beauty brands are topping her top shelf this minute. You’ll find out why the barrier-breaking e-commerce platform has caught the attention of celeb investors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Sean Combs and Naomi Watts. Then, discover “the best leave-in conditioner Nyakio has ever used,”  the multi-purpose dream oil she can’t keep in stock, and our biggest discovery — a face-buffing tool that looks like a portobello mushroom wearing a chunky knit sweater, lolz.   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!    NutrafolYou can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code BREAKING. New customers will get 20% off – this is their best offer available anywhere. Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. Strivectin Head to Strivectin.com and sign up for their newsletter where new email subscribers receive 15% off your first order. Coola Want to give your skin what it’s really craving? Check COOLA’s Organic Skincare on COOLA.com. They’ll even give you 10% off your first order with the code BEAUTY.    *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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Patrick Starrr is the beauty YouTube guru whose massively successful channel has featured celebs like Katy Perry and Naomi Campbell — earning him millions of adoring fans. Patrick is also a budding beauty entrepreneur with his new line, One/Size, and he’s the dazzling host of Say Yas to the Guest podcast. Today, Patrick is here to answer the most Googled beauty questions, like: “How to prevent makeup from getting on your mask,” “How to reapply sunscreen over makeup,” and “How to cover up a hickey with makeup.” WHELP! Don’t miss the beauty pro’s 2021 list of holy grail skincare products and finally, find out why Patrick Starrr says we should all be following YouTube’s The Makeover Guy, stat.   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!    SportsResearchVisit sportsresearch.com and use the promo code BEAUTY at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. It’s the perfect time to sample the entire Collagen Beauty Complex lineup! StrivectinHead to Strivectin.com and sign up for their newsletter where new email subscribers receive 15% off your first order. Sakara:Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/BEAUTy or enter 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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Paula Begoun is the 67-year-old founder of Paula’s Choice skincare and the author of over 20 books, including Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. Today, the industry veteran is here to retrace the origin story behind the iconic range, dubbed as “The Original Internet Beauty Brand” and one of the first to go “fragrance-free” long before “free from” lists were even a thing. Today, the 26-year-old company is gaining more popularity than ever before, ranking as one of the Top 5 most-talked about beauty brands on Reddit. Find out why Gen-Z influencer Skincare By Hyram has touted the best-selling Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant as “Sorcery in a Bottle.” Then, stay tuned as Paula goes off on the biggest cosmetics myths she’s busting these days, as she sets the record straight on the number one threat your skin: ”Inflammaging.” Plus, find out why she thinks antioxidants are the unsung heroes of skincare, along with her predictions on which ingredients are going to peak next (Hint: turns out CBD may have actual scientific legs, guys.) And oh, yes we definitely ask her thoughts on cosmetic surgery. 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!  Sports ResearchVisit sportsresearch.com and use the promo code BEAUTY at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. It’s the perfect time to sample the entire Collagen Beauty Complex lineup! NutrafolNew customers will get 20% their subscription at Nutrafol.com using promo code BREAKING – this is their best offer available anywhere! StrivectinHead to Strivectin.com and sign up for their newsletter where new email subscribers receive 15% off your first 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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We’ve swept all of the Pinterest and Google trend searches along with the latest cosmetics industry sales data to bring you today’s epic episode: “The #DamnGood Beauty Products You’re Going To See Everywhere in 2021.” Tune in as we discuss why the year’s biggest buzzword, “Skinimalism,” makes so much sense right now, along with our favourite brands leading the charge in the quest to pare down our routines. Then, we chat about the latest in “low waste” innovations to help reduce your beauty footprint; what’s new in the world of personalized, DIY beauty while we’re missing our professional hair and nail services; and finally, Carlene updates you on the award-winning K18 hair treatment that silkens even the bleachiest of strands. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog   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.  Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Ritual Ritual is offering Breaking Beauty listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BEAUTY to start your Ritual today! COOLAA special offer just for Breaking Beauty listeners, check out their new COOLA Organic Skincare on COOLA.com and receive 10% off your first order with code BEAUTY. Strivectin Strivectin Wrinkle Re-Code Moisture Rich Barrier Cream features NIA-114 (a patented form of Niacin) and a carefully calibrated 1:1:1 Biomimetic Lipid Ratio of Ceramides, plant-derived Cholesterol and Fatty Acids to strengthen skin’s barrier. Head to Strivectin.com and sign up for the newsletter where new email subscribers will receive 15% off your first 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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We’re chatting with facialist-to-the-stars, Joanna Vargas! Joanna counts famous faces like Mindy Kaling and Rachel Brosnahan among her elite clientele. On top of heading up her branded spas in both Manhattan and L.A. and running her eponymous skincare business, Joanna is author of the essential skincare guide, “Glow From Within.” In today’s episode, we’re learning about skin barrier health 101, untangling the biggest culprits that lead to a damaged skin barrier (like, are exfoliating toners as villainous as they’re made out to be?) and how to know when yours has been compromised. Stay tuned as Joanna shares her top tips for maintaining and repairing a damaged skin barrier, as we discuss everything from skincare “slugging,” to whether humidifiers can actually help to the holy grail products she swears by. But first, we’re kicking it off with a mini “damn goods” review in partnership with one of todays’ show partners, Strivectin. Find out why the brand’s timely new Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream had us feeling moist and cocooned all holiday long. 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!  Strivectin   StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream addresses key signs of a compromised skin barrier thanks to its 1:1:1 Biomimetic Lipid Ratio and NIA-114, StriVectin’s patented form of Niacin backed by over three decades of research. New email subscribers receive 15% off their first order.   Coola   Get 10% off your first order of COOLA Organic Skincare on COOLA.com using code BEAUTY.    *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 know our #podfam loves a good drugstore find, so we’ve partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada to get the 411 on the skincare musts that are sure to pop off in January. Maybe you’re looking to add a new step to your skincare routine this year, or maybe you’d like to try out a buzzy ingredient you keep hearing about. Well, we went on a virtual, VIP shopping trip with Shoppers Beauty Pro Chanel Cruz, who fills us on everything from a new, 20% vitamin C capsule that’s the perfect dupe for a pricier, prestige version, to a brand new retinol treatment that cocoons as it refines. Plus, you’ll find out which affordable under-eye patches the retailer can’t keep in stock, and your new BFF for double-cleansing the lazy-slash-busy way.   The drugstore insider has all the intel on what’s been selling out since the start of the pandemic – and how consumer skincare habits and attitudes have been changing at home, too. And finally, how on earth do you find the perfect, personalized skincare products when you’re shopping online during a lockdown? Big news! We’ve got the scoop on the retailer’s new, Virtual Skin Analysis Tool that gives you a real-time skin diagnosis, with customized product recommendations -- AND earn those Optimum points -- all without leaving the comfort of your couch.    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog   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.    *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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