

Gloss Angeles
Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts in the field and friends IRL, they pull back the curtain on trends, treatments and popular products — all the things you're likely searching or watching on TikTok. (They'd know — they've spent 10 years creating and optimizing editorial content for mainstream digital beauty publishers.) Tuesday episodes reveal the most notable beauty headlines with informed takes while Friday episodes feature guests from experts in the industry to celebrity spokespeople, including Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez; Dr. Jason Diamond, Danessa Myricks, Mario Dedivanovic, The Lipstick Lesbians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
Could New Cosmetic Regulation Curb Eye Product Launches? With Lexy Lebsack
We have several fascinating stories about the beauty industry to dive into today, so Kirbie invited Glossy's West Coast Correspondent Lexy Lebsack to the show to share her reporting on three key topics: MoCRA's impact on regulating the beauty industry and why we may see less eye products launch as a result, how Prop 65 turned to be a nail in the coffin for several beauty brands, and why owning your formulas is the latest crusade founders are focused on. Shop this episodeShop this week's 213Deli x Gloss Angeles Drop: The Fragrance WardrobeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://glossangeles.komi.ioCALL OR TEXT US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2023 • 49min
Sofie Pavitt Dishes on a Few Unsuspecting Reasons You're Breaking Out (And How to Help)
There’s a reason celebrities and New York’s “It” girls flock to Sofie Pavitt’s Chinatown studio for her famous facials. It isn’t because they’re looking forward to a luxurious, relaxing treatment. You won’t get that from Sofie. It’s because the South Wales-born esthetician is going to transform their skin. Sofie Pavitt’s before and afters have proven that a simple routine, consistency, and gentle, but efficacious ingredients can get you your dream skin, especially if you’re dealing with acne. She recently launched her own line of products including a Mandelic Acid serum that both Kirbie and Sara swear by. On the pod, Sofie shared why she made the pivot from fashion to facials (she worked at Abercrombie & Fitch during its heyday), the differences between British and American beauty ideals, and the most common culprits for pesky pimples, but more importantly, how to get rid of them. GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://glossangeles.komi.ioCALL OR TEXT US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 45min
What is "Age-Appropriate Makeup"? How Can You Get Your Hair to Hold a Curl? and More Mailbag Q's
Our Well-Traveled holiday kit with 213Deli — featuring Summer Fridays and 111Skin — drops this Thursday! Get your own by signing up (for free!) here! You can also sign up on 213Deli.com by using code GLOSSANGELES and you'll get early access to all of our drops. It's a mailbag episode! We're answering your questions PLUS sharing some of your own reviews! We dive into why Biologique Recherche is worth it (or not), the history behind the brand and what to know about their cult-favorite P50 Lotion. (For starters, it's not a lotion.) We cover how to get your hair to truly hold a curl, whether or not we should be concerned about wearing the same makeup as teenagers, share our favorites from a brand where goats contribute to the hero ingredient, and share a listener rec for her new holy grail eyeliner pen. You can always call or text the hotline with questions and comments! 424-341-0426Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL/TEXT US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 37min
Announcing Our First Holiday Collaboration + Our Sephora Sale Picks
Happy Halloween, Glams! We have a big announcement that's all treat, no tricks: this month for the first time ever we're dropping holiday gift sets in partnership with 213Deli! Each week in November will feature a limited-edition kit featuring our favorite brands. Our first drop is The Sundae which includes everything you need for a delectable look: Half Magic Mouth Cloud in Magic Brownie, Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherry Vanilla, and Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30. The kit retails for $68 but as part of our exclusive partnership with 213Deli it will be available for $50 beginning Thursday, November 2nd at 12:00 PM PST. To get free access, sign up use our code GLOSSANGELES by clicking here.Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2023 • 38min
Emijay's Julianne Goldmark on Starting a Brand at 14, The Cutest Claw Clips Ever, and Launching a New Category
If you can believe it, Julianne Goldmark started Emijay when she was just 14, using underwear elastics to create snag-free hair ties. After Chris McMillan used an Emijay product and the brand was featured in Oprah's Favorite Things, the brand took off. Now at 28, Julianne has debuted Emijay 2.0, where she's introducing the brand's first styling product: Angelstick, a product used to smooth flyaways for your sleekest style ever. Julianne shares which influencer is truly the most powerful when it comes to hair, why (and how) Emijay was able to file copyrights on certain designs, then the trio waxes poetic about what products they're obsessed with and what they want to see next. Shop Julianne's episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2023 • 49min
An Affordable Goop Beauty Brand, Katie Jane Hughes Launches a Brand and More Headlines
Kirbie and Sara reminisce on a dreamy week on the annual Unilever trip, which made its way to Santa Monica this year. The trip brings beauty editors across dozens of publications together to learn about new launches and innovations from brands like Dove, Tresemmé, Nexxus and more. Kirbie details the amazing Abhyanga massage she received at the gorgeous Surya spa, a must-visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. We then have our first WOYF in a while, and it's a double-WOYF — Katie Jane Hughes launched her brand in September and the first product is a de-LITE. In news, Gwyneth Paltrow announced she wants to appeal to the general public and will launch her brand good.clean.goop at both Amazon and Target so everyone can get a piece of the goop pie — will you try it, Glams? And lastly, we dissect the real reason Britney shaved her head, which was actually discussed on this podcast several years ago, long before Britney was out of her conservatorship and her tell-all came out. Join Kirbie at Pop Pantheon's Live Britney Show on 11/2!Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2023 • 34min
Elizabeth Hurley Wants You Get Familiar With Your Breasts
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are thrilled to have actress and advocate Elizabeth Hurley on the show to discuss the importance of being "breast aware." Elizabeth lost her grandmother to the cancer and was asked by Evelyn Lauder, daugther-in-law to the Estée Lauder herself, to participate as the Global Ambassador for The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, which she has served as for the last 28 years. She shares how this has become a diverse cancer and how some types of breast cancer affect certain demographics more than others (and why research is so important for this reason), how it's affecting women at a younger age more than ever before, and why early detection is crucial. She also shares some of her favorite beauty products and discusses whether or not she feels the tabloids were worse in the '90s or now.This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, help fund lifesaving breast cancer research by sharing a photo or video using the hashtag #TimeToEndBreastCancer. For every public, in-feed Instagram post featuring #TimetoEndBreastCancer, Estée Lauder Companies will donate $25 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, up to $75,000, through October 31, 2023. GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 34min
Hermès' New Beauty Offerings, a Serum That Heals Skin Quickly After Microneedling, and an At-Home Menopause Test
We're back from our trips! But first, can we talk about Taylor and Travis? We discuss whether this is for the long haul or not. Then Sara shares her experience in Palm Springs with Hermès to learn more about their new beauty offerings, from gorgeous quad shadow palettes to beautiful brushes. Kirbie was in Berlin with Cetaphil for the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, where she interviewed more than 20 international derms about sensitive skin. She shares the product that got her skin in good shape after the microneedling treatment she received to prep for the congress. In news, there's a new at-home test helping women discover what stage of menopause they're in, but is it accurate?Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2023 • 50min
Dr. Shah Talks Filler Complications, Bed Bugs, No Nuance and Other Frightening Skincare Trends
Today we have the most-followed dermatologist on social media as our guest, but don't let that title phase you — Dr. Muneeb Shah is a board-certified dermatologist that happens to have 21M+ followers on social media. Dr. Shah (@dermdoctor on TikTok or @doctorly on Instagram) rose to fame on social for democratizing skincare advice from a dermatologist for the masses.He completed his undergraduate studies at Hofstra University, medical school at Nova Southeastern University, and dermatology residency at Campbell University. He recently joined friend-of-the-pod Dr. Bhanhusali at Hudson Derm and Laser Surgery in New York City, where he's a partner. Today we discuss how he got to this point in his career, how he feels about dermatologists leaving the medical field to become full-time content creators, why he loves clinical dermatology and will always continue to see patients, and he answers some rather spooky skincare questions just in time for Friday the 13th, like filler migration, improper use of viral skincare product A313, and the very relevant topic of bed bugs. Shop Dr. Shah's episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 46min
Tweenage Clean: Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, Minis and the Teen Skincare Surge
Maybe you had a solid three-step skincare regimen as a kid. If you were like us, you were also probably obsessed with beauty in general. But our teenage selves don't hold a candle to current tween regimens. In today's episode, we share a story from Look, Air Mail's beauty and wellness publication, that details the rather involved (and frankly insane) regimens of several 10 to 15-year-olds, which include everything from Drunk Elephant minis to MZ Skin's $145 eye cream and share our learnings from the tweens in our lives. Then we break down why people are so unhappy with Youthforia's latest launch, a made-to-sleep-in foundation that missed the mark on the shade range. (Read an excellent breakdown of this drama from Arabelle Sicardi here.) Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.