Breaking Beauty Podcast

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.

Housekeeping note: Join us in New York City on Monday December 9th for a live podcast recording featuring the Founder of Jenny Bird Jewellery, Jenny Bird, and the founder of Saie Beauty, Laney Crowell. Click here for more details and to RSVP (space is extremely limited!) Liv Perez is a style aficionado, content creator and host of the chart-topping style podcast Let’s Get Dressed. Known for her impeccable taste, Liv is also a style contributor to NBC’s Today Show and a regular in the front row at fashion weeks around the world. This week, Liv is coaching us on how-to build the perfect capsule wardrobe in 2025 – the shoes, the bag, the jeans – expertly blending her signature, high/low mix. Plus, we find out what’s on Liv’s top shelf, everything from her 365-day signature manicure shade to the brow product she never leaves home without.You’ll find out:The denim that Liv is living in all week long, along with our picks on the goes-with-everything “blue jeans of makeup”What to wear to work in the year ahead: the tailored black pant, the blazer, the essential white tee and more essentials that Liv lovesThe “it” shoe of the moment, mercifully still comfortable as we stride into 2025What to wear to all of those cocktail parties this holiday season – we link to Liv’s exact fave festive staplesThe blush shade that Liv wore to her wedding, her brow musts and the everyday lipstick she uses non-stopTune in to hear us on Let’s Get Dressed podcast on Monday, December 9th when we’ll be chatting about our favourite people, products and moments in beauty this year, and what we’re looking forward to most in 2025 For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Everyday Elegant Makeup With Molly Sims and Emese Gormley of Lipstick On The Rim PodcastEverything Matilda Djerf Touches Turns to GoldFashion Content Creator & Phlur Founder Chriselle Lim PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Hill House HomeHill House Home invented the viral Nap Dress. Get 15% off your order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code BEAUTY15. 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.MasterclassMasterclass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY for the current offer.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.   *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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Consider this episode your beauty version of #SpotifyWrapped: All of the top products that we used till the very last drop in 2024. From an investment-worthy, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon-developed skincare line that’s got Jill hooked (psst, now on sale for 20% off!) to a hard water-neutralizing drugstore conditioner, tune in to find out how to shop our *personal* faves just in time to scoop up the best Black Friday beauty deals.You’ll hear about:The makeup complexion musts we’ve been using all year to show off a believable glowThe drugstore tubing mascara that has major staying power – and is a cinch to rinse away The K-Beauty SPF that is a dream under makeup – and so affordable! The “2 minute facial” item that’s worth the splurge for oily, textured skin typesAn “extreme” cream that delivers legit, skin-smoothing results (and it’s on mega sale!)A does-it-all, roll-on body serum that erases bumps and ingrown hairs in a flash The *one* beauty product that we both brought to our empties show-and-tell For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website and for more Black Friday ideas, Shop our Haul of Fame, dedicated to our most tried-and-true products of all time.  Related episodes like this: (Psst!) The #DamnGood 2024 Holiday Gifts We Really Want For OurselvesSkincare Guru Kate Somerville on Winter Skin 101, Surviving Childhood Chaos & Why Success Really is the Best RevengeTatcha Founder Vicky Tsai on Creating Sephora’s #1 Selling Moisturizer, Her Friendship with Meghan Markle and Why She Will Never Own a Diamond Ring PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Medik8 For a limited time, enjoy 30% off sitewide during Medik8’s Black Friday sale, only available online through December 3rd at Medik8.us. Shop now before it’s gone!Heliocare Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula is a great, antioxidant-rich supplement to add to your skincare routine. Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.NutrafolThe cold, dry air of winter can be unforgiving, but your hair doesn’t have to suffer! 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.  MasterClass With Masterclass you can learn from the best to become your best. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/BEAUTYGet 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 *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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Brought to you in partnership with Aveeno, this week's bonus episode is all about the scientifically proven ingredients that will help you achieve peak, healthy-looking skin. Joining us in the hot seat is board-certified dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav, founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, who has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. You’ll find out:How healthy skin functions, and the key factors to protect at all costs, like your skin’s acid mantle, microbiome and skin barrier.  The telltale signs that your skin barrier is seriously compromised, for every tone in the Fitzpatrick scale.From ceramides to oatmeal to vitamin C and more – the fundamentals of building the perfect, healthy skin ingredient wardrobe.How to treat signs of aging, acne and pigmentation while keeping your skin barrier intact. Like, is retinol a total no-go? How about exfoliation?Does the TikTok-viral beef tallow trend have any merit? Plus, deciphering which other pantry-adjacent ingredients are and aren’t worth your time.The #1 habit you can easily adopt to stay on top of a healthy suncare routine – science proves it!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: Are You Applying Your Sunscreen The Right Way? With Dr. Michelle HenryDr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging SkinHow To Build Your Skincare Routine With Esthetician Renée Rouleau  A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR:AVEENO® provides high quality, science-backed solutions for diverse skin needs. AVEENO® is available at an affordable price point and at most major retailers, providing a variety of skincare solutions that are more accessible to Canadians. Shop AVEENO® in-store and learn more online at  https://www.aveeno.ca, including their new AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Cream *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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The tea is piping hot this week as we sit down with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana. The Houston-based, plastic surgery consultant and registered dietician has likely landed in your private DM’s, thanks to her no holds barred celebrity before-and-after posts, where she breaks down every aesthetic treatment and cosmetic surgery procedure undergone (allegedly!) to get the glammanati to their Hollywood-image today. Tune in as we get caught up on all of the jaw-dropping transformations that shook up our feeds this year, in this can’t miss, pop culture-drenched episode.Content PSA - themes of weight loss, body image and cosmetic surgery are discussed throughout.  Tune in to hear about:Which celebrity @IGFamousByDana is voting ‘Best Transformation of the Year’ – and whyThe 40-something actor whose work is *SO* good, even Dana can’t pinpoint what she’s had doneWhich celebrity slid into Dana’s DMs, asking for a qualified surgeon recommendation 👀The spin-off effect of GLP-1 medications - how they’re affecting everything from cosmetic surgery to personal trainer protocols and even menus at NYC-based restaurants!The aesthetic and plastic surgery trends that Dana expects to see all over our feeds in 2025 and beyondDisclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 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: Is the “Plastic Surgery Lite” Trend As Breezy As it Seems? “Mini” Facelifts, “Liquid” Nose Jobs & More With Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rady RahbanSolo Episode! 👀Carlene’s Blepharoplasty Journey, How We’re Erasing Our Redness and Spider Veins, Why Your Fave Influencer May Be a Catfish and Will The Row Launch Into Beauty?Botox Pioneer Dr. Jean Carruthers  PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Allies of SkinUse promo code BREAKINGBEAUTY to save 30% at  AlliesofSkin.com and get your FREE Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm. Plus, receive a free makeup-melting Cleansing Balm with any order over $130.First Aid BeautyWe know you’ll love First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream as much as we do – order some today! And pickup a few extra for holiday gifts– such a great stocking stuffer idea. Get 20% off when you visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY. Heliocare  Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.Woo More PlayCanadian babes, Woo + Chatters are partnering to offer you 20% off your purchase of all WooMore Play products. You can visit your neighborhood Chatters store and give them code WOO20 at the register, or visitchatters.ca/brands/woo-more-play and use code WOO20 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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What if we don’t age in a linear pattern, and instead, experience pronounced “bursts” at ages 44 and 60? The latest study out Stanford Medicine published in the scientific journal, Nature, has given the skincare community a lot to mull over. Today, we’re welcoming double-board certified dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and host of the Derm Approved podcast, Dr. Sheila Farhang, to help us break it all down. Listen in as Dr. Sheila explains the best way to prepare for an aging “spike” and tune in until the end to hear her predictions for what we’ll all be talking about in 2025.You’ll hear about:“Prejuvenation” secrets: The treatments to invest in before your next spike, and what she’s *personally* stopped doing this year (buh-bye masseter Botox!)Where to click to find your best dermatologist provider, for cosmetic or medical purposes, without any spon-conIs there a “secret” menu at your dermatologist’s office that we should know about?? The cocktailing injection fads that are and aren’t worth trying, according to the dermDr. Sheila’s response to filler fatigue, “perception drift” and where some injectors have gone way overboardGetting filler dissolved? Listen to what Dr. Sheila has to say first The surprising ingredient that she predicts will be big in 2025, beyond its gimmicky reputationThe peer-reviewed injectors seal of approval list we mention is Castle Connolly and esthetic concierge services like PersanaPssst! We were guests over on Dr. Sheila’s podcast, Derm Approved, discussing how to manage tough-to-treat areas like eye bags and jowls. Tune in here to listen!   For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/  Related episodes like this: Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide News & More With Dermatologist Dr. Whitney BoweDermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss Serving The Real Tea on Skincare ScamsHow-To Get On A Retinol Routine You Won’t Want to Quit With Dr. Frauke Neuser PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  OUAIGet on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off site wide and enter promo code BEAUTY15.MASTERCLASSRight now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY. QUINCEGet cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/Beauty to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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.   *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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