Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
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Aug 28, 2020 • 51min

Want Glass Skin? Peach & Lily Founder Alicia Yoon Shares Her Secrets for Achieving A Dewy, Glowy Complexion

You’ve heard us rave about Peach & Lily’s Glass Skin Refining Serum many times before, so we are thrilled to have the brains and beauty behind the Gloss Angeles must-have on the podcast today! Alicia Yoon is a Korean skincare expert, esthetician, and the founder of Peach & Lily. She chats with us about what it’s like attending esthetician school in Seoul, why she decided to launch her own line of skincare products, and how she overcame her battle with eczema (it involves a little bit of bleach!). Plus, Alicia gives us all the deets about the latest addition to the Peach & Lily Glass Skin family — the Glass Skin Mist. Dewy skin on tap? Sounds like our kind of drink.Follow Alicia Yoon at https://www.instagram.com/aliciayoon212Follow Peach & Lily https://www.instagram.com/peachandlilyFind Peach & Lily products https://www.peachandlily.com/pWatch 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.
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Aug 25, 2020 • 46min

6 New Launches to Look Out For, Plus KKW Skin & JLO Beauty are Coming for Your Faces (& Wallets)

You might be one step closer to stealing both Kim Kardashian and J. Lo’s glow. In this week’s beauty news, KKW’s legal team is trademarking KKW Skin while Jennifer Lopez teased JLO Beauty on Instagram. Excited? Intrigued? We’re breaking it down. We also discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impressive and endearing get-ready-with-me video with Vogue, as well as this week’s new beauty launches (including an exciting new mascara Kirbie got to test before anyone else). Plus, a brow pen Sara is obsessed with, an ingenious towel scrunchie that makes Kirbie’s life easier, and a lipstick that looks good on both of us!Remember, all products we mention on the pod are linked on our website.Sara: Benefit Brow Microfilling Eyebrow Pen ($25) Kirbie: Kitsch towel scrunchie (2 for $18)Lauren Conrad Beauty The Lipstick in Shell ($20)Watch 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.
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Aug 21, 2020 • 41min

The Business of Being Patrick Starrr

Patrick Simondac, known around the world as Patrick Starrr, is a Filipino-American beauty influencer and content creator, having filmed makeup tutorials since 2013. He currently has 4.4M subscribers on Youtube, won a Streamy for Best Beauty Channel in 2017, has collaborated with celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Naomi Campbell and Katy Perry, and has partnered with brands like MAC Cosmetics on his own collections. Now he’s launched One/Size Beauty, which is available exclusively at Sephora and OneSizeBeauty.com.We have been covering Patrick since his early days of Youtubing and have quite literally flown all over the world with him, so we've loved seeing his "starrr" continue to rise. Patrick details the inspiration behind One Size Beauty as brand, what he learned from collaborating with a major brand like MAC Cosmetics, his Filipino upbringing, managing imposter syndrome and which Youtubers he's regularly in touch with.Watch 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.
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Aug 18, 2020 • 50min

Lauren Conrad Launches a Beauty Line, There's Another TikTok Beauty Brand in Town, Plus Which Skincare Brands Rule Social Media?

Another week, another slew of launches from your favorite celebfluencers. This time, it’s Lauren Conrad and Addison Rae. We discuss LC’s new eco-friendly makeup brand and Addison Rae’s Gen Z-focused line. We’re also talking about CVS’ ban of these two ingredients in their sunscreen offerings, Sephora’s new clean makeup collection, Bite Beauty’s new virtual lipstick lab, and a Pat McGrath collaboration Supreme fans will go crazy for. Plus, Kirbie quizzes Sara on social media’s most popular skincare brands on social media in our new game, "Data Girl!" and this week’s WOYF.Watch 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.
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Aug 14, 2020 • 20min

Are These the Most Iconic Beauty Products of All Time? CEW 2020 Beauty Awards Finalists Announcement

Today we have a little bit of a different episode, Glamgelenos! Gloss Angeles is proud to be partnering with the Cosmetic Executive Women, or CEW, to announce the finalists for the CEW 2020 Beauty Awards. CEW is a non-profit professional organization within the beauty industry that has over 10,500 members globally, across 30 countries and representing 3500 beauty companies. Members include everyone from indie brands to suppliers, publishers and retailers. The membership includes the 10K+ person network as well as access to membership-only events.Many brands have been recognized throughout the years through this award show, which is voted on by members of the organization. The finalists are selected based on the number of votes. The submission period ran 8/26/19 through 11/3/19 and the voting period was from 2/27/20 through 5/12/20.We were honored when CEW approached us to collaborate on the finalists announcement -- many of the brands and products we love and talk about on the podcast are nominated! Winners will be announced on November 13th! We’re announcing 5 of the categories exclusively on the podcast today and will be live on CEW’s Facebook and Twitter pages Friday, August 14th at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST to announce all the finalists across 45 categories. On the pod we're annoouncing the following category finalists:Sexual WellnessMakeup ToolsSPF/SunscreenMost Iconic Mass ProductMost Iconic Prestige ProductEnjoy the show, Glamgelenos!Watch 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.
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Aug 11, 2020 • 45min

Our Unfiltered Thoughts on Fenty Skin, Alicia Keys' New Brand, and Megan Thee Stallion Got a Beauty Deal

Another week of exciting beauty news, y’all! Alicia Keys has partnered with e.l.f. Cosmetics on a “wellness” line. What could that mean? Here’s what we think. Revlon wins with the announcement of its newest global brand ambassador — Megan Thee Stallion! Did you know she did her own makeup in the “WAP” music video? A true beauty queen. Dermstore is having its annual anniversary sale, so we’re sharing our list of must-buys. We break down our feelings on Fenty Skin. Plus, an at-home gel removal kit that’s made Sara’s life so much easier and a MAC Cosmetics liquid lip we are both obsessed with. Orly Gel Removal Kit ($18)MAC Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour in Date-Maker ($24)Watch 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.
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Aug 7, 2020 • 60min

Barbie Ferreira Wants to Know: Why Would a Brand Need 35 Shades of 'Vanilla' Foundation?

You know Barbie Ferreira, but just in case: Barbie is a model, actress and current face of Becca Cosmetics. She made headlines with her Aerie campaign in 2016 and quickly became a face of the body positivity movement. Barbie made her TV debut as Kat in Euphoria, one of the coolest shows on TV, and will appear in her feature film debut, Unpregnant on HBO Max. This fiery Sagittarius gets real about the plus-size fashion industry, her true feelings about the body positivity movement, makes great points as to what brands are really saying when they aren’t inclusive in sizing or shade ranges, and talks about the makeup process on Euphoria. Watch 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.
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Aug 4, 2020 • 51min

Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Deals, Toni Braxton’s Vibrator Skincare “Hack,” & a Celebration of Our Favorite Beauty-Loving Leos

In case you missed it, it’s LEO SZN. But honestly, how could you? Not only do Leos love celebrating their birthdays (and posting about it on social), but there are also tons of beauty-loving Leos you’re already likely following. We shout out some of our faves! We’re also discussing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, OUAI’s new collab with Byredo, Toni Braxton’s unusual facial massage tool, Kirbie's obsession with tasteful facelifts and Cher's trip to Sephora. Plus, what's on our faces? Sara discusses a product that gives her "mochi skin" while Kirbie quits her single-use cotton swab habit with this nifty replacement.Tatcha The Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser, $35 LastSwab Basic + LastSwab Beauty from LastObject, $12Dr. Andrew JaconoWatch 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.
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Jul 31, 2020 • 55min

If We Didn't Convince You To Use Retinol, Klur Founder Lesley Thornton Will

Today’s guest is Lesley Thornton, an esthetician, formulator, and founder of the clean and sustainable skincare brand KLUR. But before Lesley launched her own brand, she spent years working in different roles in beauty, from selling True Colors eyeshadow pigments at the mall to working on set as a professional makeup artist. Lesley has learned a lot about how the industry works, what it takes to formulate a quality skincare product, and how to run a beauty brand. As a Black beauty business owner, she also has advice for consumers on how we can continue to support Black-owned beauty businesses for years to come. Check out our episode to hear what ingredient is most underrated (hint: it helps support the regeneration of vitamin C), why we should stop demonizing physical exfoliation and why “non-toxic” doesn’t mean “natural.”Support the The Underground MuseumWatch 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.
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Jul 28, 2020 • 40min

Lana Condor is the New Face of This Beauty Brand, Black-Owned Natural Hair Brand BREAD Launches at Sephora, Plus a No-Pigment “Foundation” That Has Us Pleasantly Surprised

Get ready for some beauty news, Glamgelenos! First, we discuss Lana Condor and Jenna Ortega being picked as the newest faces of Neutrogena (Spoiler alert: We’re really into it). Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty hasn’t even launched yet and is already pledging a $100 million mental health initiative for underserved communities. Gabrielle Union is relaunching her haircare brand Flawless (yay!), this time, on Amazon with all products under $10. MAC is creating a special edit of product offerings for Gen Z’ers on ASOS. And new Black-owned beauty brand BREAD is coming to a Sephora near you (but you can also shop it virtually, of course). On this week’s #WhatsOnYourFace, Kirbie talks about why she’s surprised and delighted with BECCA’s strange, but innovative new no pigment “foundation” while Sara shares her love for Giorgio Armani’s newest foundation product, Neo Nude.What’s On Your Face Kirbie: Becca Zero No Pigment Virtual Foundation ($36) Sara: Giorgio Armani Neo Nude foundation ($40) Watch 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.

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