

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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Feb 21, 2024 • 36min
Is Olive Oil Good For Your Skin, For Real? Furtuna Skin Founder Agatha Relota Luczo Makes The Case For Daily Olive Oil Shots, Foraging The Perfect Face Oil and How-To Blend The Liquid Gold Into Your Foundation
In this week’s sponsored episode, we’re diving deep into one of Carlene’s favourite indie skincare brands, Furtuna Skin. Founder and CEO Agatha Relota Luczo joins us to share the secrets behind this fast-rising, luxury organic skincare line, including how the “wildly potent” Sicilian formulas are made, why olive oil is the key to the former model’s glowing, ageless skin and how to expertly choose the best quality olive oil with tips from the olive oil sommelier herself.In this episode you’ll discover:Why we’re adding a shot of olive oil to our GRWM routines, like, yesterdayWhat’s behind the best-selling bi-phase face oil, and how-to blend it into your foundation without any slide-offWhat “wildly potent” skincare means, and why sound baths have officially entered the skincare labThe makeup products that are on Agatha’s highly discerning top shelfWhere the stylish founder spends a day in Paris (The people watching! The food! The views!)PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Furtuna SkinUse code BREAKINGBEAUTY20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase at furtunaskin.comFor any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website. Related episodes:Ep 261- Lessons in Eye Makeup Magic with Lucy Boynton’s Makeup Artist Jo BakerEp 170 Victoria Beckham & Sarah Creal, Co-Founders of Victoria Beckham Beauty In Their First Beauty PodcastEp 27- RMS Beauty Founder Rose-Marie SwiftGet 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. Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill DunnTheme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Feb 14, 2024 • 57min
Hygiene Hacks That Will Change Your Life! Banishing Bad Breath, Switching to Natural Deodorant and How Long Should You Really Wash Down There, Anyway? Debunking Some of The Most Taboo Topics From Head-to-Toe with the Impossibly Stylish “Madame Sweat,” aka Mary Futher
From the best natural deodorant that works to how to get rid of dark underarm pigmentation, this week we’re tackling some of the most unsexy hygiene topics from head-to-toe, just in time for Valentine's Day. **Content disclosure: mature themes are discussed!** Our guest is *the* high hostess of hygiene, Mary Futher, or Madame Sweat as she’s better known to her 750,000+ TikTok followers. Mary is the bold-framed product formulator with more than 20 years of experience. As the founder of Kaia Naturals, Mary has coached thousands of people on her popular blog on how to successfully switch to natural deodorant, sans stank! In this episode you’ll discover:The best way to switch to natural deodorant –you won’t believe the secret ingredient that really works (it’s not baking soda!)How to get rid of dark underarm pigment - yes you can brighten them! Just in time for Valentine’s Day - how you can be your freshest “down there” for those most intimate moments! How to tell someone that they have bad breath - in the least awkward way possible! Tackling that bikini line darkening – and ingrown hairs How often should you wash your towels, anyway? Disclosure: The content in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice.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. Related episodes:Vagina Care Do’s & Don’ts with Dr. Jen Gunter, Twitter’s Resident Gyno and Anti-GOOP AdvocateDr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging Skin, The New Accutane-Alternative For Acne and Should You Mix Your Rx Retinol With Drugstore Moisturizer?Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide for Newbs, UV Gel Mani News & Is My Botox Wearing Off Faster? Ft. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney BowePROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NUDAThe Nuda Face Tan Water is like a boost of self-confidence in a bottle. Visit nuda.ca and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first order. OuaiGive your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to TheOuai.com, and use promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any product. The Ouai Detox Shampoo and The Ouai Hair Oil are two of our faves! Milk Makeup Milk Makeup The Cooling Water Jelly Tint will be available exclusively at Sephora.ca on February 6, 2024, and in Sephora Canada stores on March 15, 2024, for $33.Macy’sMacy's is committed to empowering the next generation of greats, to create a brighter future for all. That's why Macy’s is supporting UNCF, an organization that funds scholarships for students at historically Black colleges and universities, now through February 29th. You can support the United Fund too, simply by rounding up your purchase in store, or donating online. Learn more at macys.com/purpose.*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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Feb 7, 2024 • 49min
Our 2024 #DamnGood Drugstore Edit - All New Finds For Less Than $35 USD!
Discover the best drugstore beauty finds for less than $35, including a comparison between CoverGirl and Chanel foundations, a dupe product for a popular lipstick, and a drugstore dupe for a brow gel. The hosts also discuss a volumizing mascara, compare Japanese and North American sunscreens, and share their experience with a night cream for rosacea-prone skin. Additionally, they talk about a color correcting concealer and hygiene tips for intimate moments.

Jan 31, 2024 • 48min
Are You Applying Your Foundation The Right Way? How-to Find the Perfect Shade, Formula, Layering Tips and More With Beyonce’s Makeup Artist Sir John
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: His 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! Milk MakeupMilk Makeup The Cooling Water Jelly Tint will be available exclusively at Sephora.ca on February 6, 2024, and in Sephora Canada stores on March 15, 2024, for $33. TimelineIf you want to see a real difference in your skin health, invest in it. Timeline Nutrition is offering our community 10% off the Timeline Skin Health line at timelinenutrition.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout.Macy’sMacy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.*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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Jan 24, 2024 • 52min
Solo Ep! Are Fillers Canceled? Plus, Carlene’s Mystery Skin Diagnosis Revealed and The Facial Treatments Worth Investing In
From BBL (Broad Band Light) therapy to microneedling with exosomes, tune in as your hosts reveal the facial treatments that they’re having done now, along with tips on the best places to get a facial in Toronto and ideas on where to host a Galentine’s getaway. But first, in this week’s solo episode, Jill sounds off about tweens running amok at Sephora, while Carlene makes the case for allowing children to get in on the beauty game, too. Plus! We’re chatting about:Are fillers cancelled? We dissect this industry insider’s hard stance Carlene drops her new rosacea skincare routine – including the hero ingredient she is applying day and nightFitness for your face? Meet the hit skin treatment app that’s giving Peleton a run for its moneyBuccal facials – why some facial lymphatic drainage treatments can be relaxing, while others are just plan painfulWhy red carpet celebrities seem to be glowing down this awards season, en masseGet 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:“The LA Facialist” Candace Marino On The Top 10 Ways to Guarantee a #RadiantAF GlowIs the “Plastic Surgery Lite” Trend As Breezy As it Seems? “Mini” Facelifts, “Liquid” Nose Jobs & More With Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rady RahbanWTF Is The Beauty Sandwich? (And Do We Need One?) With Red Carpet Skin Master Iván PolPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! EveryplateGet started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal plus $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49breakingbeauty. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1steak.Macy’sMacy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.*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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Jan 17, 2024 • 46min
The #DamnGood, Definitive Guide to Winter Skincare: A Derm-Backed, $18 “Gleanser,” GOOP for the Masses, Eczema Patches and Do Babies Need Luxury Skincare, Too?
Meet the new, #DamnGood skincare musts that are getting us through this scaly season. Carlene falls in love with a sleek, dermatologist-backed skincare range offering jumbo sizes at minuscule prices, while Jill debates whether the Queen of Quiet Luxury, Gwyneth Paltrow, can really mingle on Target shelves with the debut of her new diffusion line, Good.Clean.Goop. Plus! You’ll discover:Barrier serums are the new barrier creams, and we put The Ordinary’s new pepto-pink formula to the testCan a skin-comforting cleansing mousse really take the day off in one-step?Everything to know about Kao’s new brand of eczema relief patches, re/coverThe next generation of clean beauty? Meet the free-from skincare range for sensitive types, developed by a certified allergistWhy designer skincare is coming for your babyGet 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:The #DamnGood Skin Barrier-Boosting Creams We’ll Use ForeverSkin Cycling 101, Niacinamide for Newbs, UV Gel Mani News & Is My Botox Wearing Off Faster? Ft. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney BoweAre You Moisturizing Your Skin The Right Way? With Celebrity Esthetician Georgia LouisePROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING.TimelineIf you want to see a real difference in your skin health, invest in it. Timeline Nutrition is offering our community 10% off the Timeline Skin Health line at timelinenutrition.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout.Macy’sMacy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.*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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Jan 10, 2024 • 46min
The Power of “Midlights,” Why Demi-Colour Is Your New BFF & The Hottest 2024 Hair Colour Trends We’re About to See Everywhere With Celebrity Hair Colourist Matt Rez
New year, new hair colour? Here to usher in your best era yet, we’re welcoming Matt Rez, the global celebrity hair colour ambassador for Moroccanoil who has worked with Adele, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, Kendall Jenner and many more. Matt fills us in on what’s happening in hair colour for 2024, like is “cowboy copper” still a thing? How about balayage? Plus, we get the hair pro’s best tips for transitioning to grey, how to come back from over-blonding and why demi-permanent cream colour is his favourite discovery that we all need to know about.Plus, you’ll learn about:Matt’s signature “midlights” technique and why this sister to highlights and lowlights could be the missing link in your perfect hair colourHow your eye colour might inform your ideal hair hueThe under-the-radar, Japanese hair treatment he swears does wonders on his A-List clientele (Yes, you can find it at Sephora!)The one supermarket hair hack he *would* recommend, that will cost you just pennies How to break up with a hair colourist the right wayThe single hair trend that Matt predicts is making a big comeback in 2024, and (surprise!) you can do it at homeGet 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/Want more episodes like this?Hear our previous conversations with Chris Appleton here, the K18 founders here, and Andrew Fitzsimons here. PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OUAIGive your hair a glow-up with OUAI! Try the epic new Hair Gloss, or one of their go-to staples like the Detox Shampoo. Go to theouai.com and use promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any product.Macy’sMacy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.*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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Jan 3, 2024 • 49min
Makeup By Mario is Here to Share The New Makeup Rules for 2024, The Secret Project He’s Working On and The Never-Heard-Before, Very Personal Manifestation for The Year Ahead
Happy New Year everyone! This week, we are quite literally crying, laughing and *nearly* screaming with our guest-of-the-hour, Mario Dedivanovic. Makeup by Mario, as he’s better known, joined us back in 2019, and a lot has happened since then. The era-defining King of Contour who rose to fame as Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist dropped his eponymous makeup line at Sephora. He accepted an American Influencer Award with a gripping coming-out speech that inspired legions of fans. And now, he boasts 13.8 million followers on Instagram – outstanding for a makeup artist from humble, Bronx basement beginnings.Listen in as Mario shares his personal and raw origin story, along with his pro tips on the soft glam makeup he’s influencing us with today. (Surprise: the word “contouring” was not mentioned.)In this episode you’ll hear:Why Mario never uses makeup primers (a real bonding moment for Carlene)His new fave GRWM lip combo, including his signature lip lift hackDetails on the glam guru’s new launch, Makeup By Mario SuperSatin Lipstick, an ode to his native New YorkThe drugstore products Mario still uses todaySecret project alert! For the first time, Mario opens up about an upcoming book.The other, very personal goal he’s manifesting for 2024Bonus content alert! Tune in to our YouTube channel to watch the full-length episode with Mario (please hit subscribe while you’re there!) Plus, check out our TikTok to see Mario react to some of his most iconic makeup looks, including a 2008 photo shoot with Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner’s first ever Met Gala.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! TimelineIf you want to see a real difference in your skin health, invest in it. Timeline Nutrition is offering our community 10% off the Timeline Skin Health line at timelinenutrition.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout.*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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Dec 27, 2023 • 49min
How NYC Girlies Get it Done: Glam Services, Beauty Obsessions & Rentable Fashion with Gals on The Go Podcast Hosts Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio
This week we’re kickin’ it with fellow podcasters Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio from the chart-topping lifestyle podcast, Gals on The Go. Join us for a good ol’ fashioned chit-chat, as we discover how the young, fabulous and not-so-broke are getting it done New Yorker-style these days – like where’s the best place for a facial? What body treatment makes a noticeable difference before an event? Which clothing label are they shopping most? And, who do they have on speed dial when they wanna get glam? Pssst! Be sure to catch us over on the Gals on The Go Podcast feed this week, where we say “yay or nay” to trends like tooth gems and latte makeup and we drop some of our fave products of 2023 that we haven’t had a chance to tell y’all about yet.You’ll find out:The real deal on clothing rental apps – what the gals are using and loving for designer frocks for one night onlyTop shelf musts: self-tanners, barrier-boosting moisturizer for acne-prone skin and a balletcore hair accessory you can find on Amazon What’s on their travel wishlist for 2024, along with their best packing hacksThe one secret spot in Manhattan they’ve been gatekeeping… until nowGet 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! EveryplateGet a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast andentering code 49breakingbeauty. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak.Macy’sMacy’s has got all the New Year’s Eve looks to start your year off right. Check out macys.com/ownyourstyle for inspo ideas and sale promotions.*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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Dec 20, 2023 • 46min
Peeping Chanel’s Archives, Behind The Skincare Lab Curtain & The Facial Trend You're About to See Everywhere. Plus! Where We Ate, Stayed and Shopped in Paris
This week, we pull back the double-CC’s curtain to recap Chanel’s first brand trip of its kind at the brand’s Research & Innovation HQ, just outside of Paris, in historic Pantin. From Chanel’s “integrative beauty” approach to its open air “Sky Labs” and what we learned in the archive room of priceless relics from the roaring 20s – find out how Gabrielle Chanel’s influence lives on today.Plus, stay tuned until the end as we reveal our favourite places to stay, eat and shop in the City of Lights. Carlene reveals her epic purchase from 31 Rue Cambon, Jill falls in love with a luxe-y serum and we eat at a delish locals-only spot where we’re thrilled to be ever-so-chicly ignored. In this episode you’ll hear:The real reason why Gabrielle’s favourite flower, camellia, is found throughout Chanel skincare, and what the latest senescence research reveals about how we ageWhy “fascia facials” are the next big thing in spasAll of the details on Chanel’s latest beauty treasure, 31 Le Rouge, a refillable lipstick keepsake inspired by the legendary art deco staircase at the iconic 31 rue Cambon Our ultimate French girl sighting in the flagship Chanel boutique (ooh la la!)French pharmacy finds Jill couldn’t leave behind (a hyaluronic acid *foam*, a better-in-Europe moisturizer and the cheap ’n’ cheerful hairspray hoarded by hair pros.) Pssst! We want to hear from you. Would you ever want to explore Paris like a beauty editor? Drop into our Instagram DMs if you think Breaking Beauty Pod Trips could be a thing!!SHOW PARTNERS: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Macy’sThere’s still time to find the perfect gift at Macy’s Last Minute Gift Sale! From now until Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, get an extra 20% off great gifts, including the latest wardrobe updates, makeup & skin care sets, the season’s hottest toys, and everything else on their wish list. Check out macys.com and use promo code GIFT to save today. Some exclusions apply, see macys.com for details.AwaySpecial thanks to our friends at Away Luggage for sending us on our merry way in style with a chic luggage duo. We love the Carry-On suitcase with the matching navy Medium-Sized Checked Baggage to tote all of our Parisian Treasures home. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill DunnTheme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by SayaProduced 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.