

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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Apr 12, 2022 • 40min
We're Challenging You to Refresh Your Routine, Plus Our Controversial Beauty Opinions
Kirbie is sharing her love of Jack Harlow's new single before we jump into our controversial beauty opinions. Spring has sprung, so let's discuss how to refresh our beauty routines — and we're challenging the Glamgelenos to take part! In beauty news, Rhode Beauty is coming sooner than later, the bonkers story of Rodan + Fields $38M Lash Boost settlement, plus Sydney Sweeney's new beauty ambassadorship.Sign up for Kirbie’s NewsletterListen to our recycling episodeHailey Bieber is Launching Rhode Soon (Allure)How Do Lash Serums Actually Work? (POPSUGAR)Shop everything mentioned in this episode here: https://shopmyshelf.us/collections/44990GlossAngelesPod.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.

Apr 8, 2022 • 54min
One Big Problem in the Beauty Industry According to Valde's Founder Margarita Arriagada
Former Chief Merchant of Sephora and founder of Valdé Beauty, Margarita Arriagada, shares her insights on the beauty industry, including its biggest downfall. They also discuss the influence of Latina identity in beauty branding, the metaverse and NFTs, frustration with Marc Jacobs Beauty's discontinuation, and their love for complexion products and favorite serums and concealers.

Apr 5, 2022 • 29min
Why Are We Obsessed With Nostalgic Beauty?
If you’re longing for those shimmery, glossy makeup products from your youth, you’re not alone. On today’s episode, we’re discussing a piece Sable Yong wrote on why we’re all so obsessed with nostalgic beauty, despite the Internet’s push to make the metaverse happen. We’re also discussing the tragic passing of an iconic makeup artist, a new acne-fighting prescription you need to know about, and why we won’t be sharing any WOYFs for April. Shop this episode hereGlossAngelesPod.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.

Apr 1, 2022 • 38min
In Defense of Jada Pinkett Smith
Listen, we know you’re probably tired of the discourse that’s been happening around the events that occurred at the Oscars, but we’ve got one more take — and arguably the only take — that you need to hear. On today’s episode, we welcome Refinery29 Unbothered’s Ineye Komobino on to discuss the brilliant piece she wrote on what went down between Will Smith and Chris Rock, the intricacies of Black women’s relationship with hair, and why the situation is much more nuanced and complex than you may think. 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.

Mar 30, 2022 • 35min
There's a New Dyson Airwrap Coming This Summer
We're kicking off this week breaking down a major beauty brand drama involving our very own Sara Tan. (Purchase the Nails of LA x Sara Tan collab here!) Sara then waxes poetic about a Megababe product that totally transformed her pits. In major headlines, The CROWN Act finally passed — which got us singing the praises of Sesame Street (stay with us, there's a great connection there, we promise). Dyson announced a new Airwrap will be launching this summer and Kirbie has details on why the new version is even more spectacular AND is compatable with the first gen. And sadly our friends at Jergens have implemented a voluntary recall for their Ultra Healing products (click the link to check the lot codes being recalled). Shop this entire episode! 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.

Mar 25, 2022 • 50min
Oscar Nominee Frederic Aspiras Tells Us How He Created Lady Gaga's "Power Hair"
Time to pull out your designer gowns and tuxes — Oscars weekend has arrived! And lucky us, we’ve got an Oscar-nominated guest today: Frederic Aspiras is on the pod to discuss his historic nomination as the first Asian American hairstylist in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category for his work on ‘House of Gucci.’ Frederic also talks about growing up and working in his mother’s hair salon, his career with Lady Gaga, and telling the story of Patrizia Reggiani through her 54 different hairstyles. 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.

Mar 22, 2022 • 30min
Tarte is Bringing Back a Cult Fave + More Buzzy Beauty Headlines
Middle school us is shaking at the news that Tarte’s iconic Cheek Stain is BACK. Anyone else get the feels just looking at this image? We’re also discussing Kirbie’s latest mascara obsession (and dream Disney nuptials), Bridgerton beauty collabs, why everyone is going red, and Yelp’s new “Bang insurance.” Shop this episode hereGlossAngelesPod.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.

Mar 18, 2022 • 56min
What 2022 Trends The Beauty Vanguard Thinks Are Here For the Long Haul
It's a Beauty Vanguard and Gloss Angeles Love Fest this week! We welcome Nyakio Grieco and Melissa Magsaysay to the pod to discuss trends we'll be seeing more of this year, along with their take on what will stand the test of time. From "clean" beauty's influence from communities of color to barrier repair products and a new marketing buzzword, we're giving you the dish on what to expect and what to keep an eye out for in 2022. Plus, if you haven't listened to our episode on The Beauty Vanguard, check it out here. Shop this episode 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.

Mar 15, 2022 • 47min
The Best Deals to Grab During Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty is here! We're sharing the products we're most excited to shop, including a rundown of other brands you should be ready to Add to Cart. They’re also talking about Esteé Lauder’s now former senior executive John Demsey’s strange social media behavior 🤨 and Glow Recipe’s very good sunscreen launch. 🍉☀️Sign up for Dr. Dennis Gross's Master Class (with Kirbie!) --- attendees get 20% off sitewide.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.

Mar 11, 2022 • 56min
Finding a Beauty Brand's Point of Differentiation with Maeva Heim of Bread Beauty Supply
Maeva Heim has only been a beauty founder for a few years, but in the short time since she founded Bread Beauty Supply, she has changed the conversation around natural hair in the beauty space. On today’s episode, Maeva called in from down under to chat with us about why it was necessary to launch Bread, how she chased down a Sephora exec for a meeting, and the differences between American and Australian beauty cultures. If you’re looking for advice on how to start a brand or want to learn more about what the industry still gets wrong about natural or textured hair, tune in now.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.