

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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Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 3min
Retinol 101: Everything You Need to Know About Using It and Loving It
Glams, Kirbie had an issue with her mic. We're sorry. If it's unbearable, please let us know -- this is an informative ep we want you to enjoy, and if the audio quality isn't decent, we might re-record it. Thanks for bearing with us!Retinol is tauted as THE anti-aging ingredient, and for good reason: it does a lot to help with skin turnover. We dissect everything you need to know, from what the ingredient is exactly, how to use it properly and of course some of our favorite recs. Use code Gloss20 on theentireworld.com for 20% off your purchase. Expires 4/12.Billie Super Salve Daily Hydrating Lip Balm, $9Armani Luminous Silk Concealer, $38---Kate Somerville DermalQuench Liquid Lift+Retinol Resurfacing Treatment, $98Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream ($82)Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 ($39.99)Joanna Vargas Supernova Serum ($295)Kate Somerville Retinol Firming Eye Cream ($85)Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel ($88)Skinceuticals 1% Maximum Strength Retinol ($88)Renee Rouleau Advanced Resurfacing Serum ($87)Lancer Advanced Retinol Treatment ($95)ROC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Capsules ($32)---The Covid-19 Relief Fund for Hairstylists and Estheticians If you're a beauty brand who's willing and able to donate product to healthcare workers, please email hospitalbeautydonations@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 24, 2020 • 1h 13min
Our CVS Skin Care Haul: Drugstore Products For $30 or Less
It’s no secret we love prestige brands, like a fancy serum or decadent créme, but we also believe good skin care doesn’t mean spending hundreds of dollars. Our personal philosophy is you should only buy what you need. If something is working for you, keep doing it! You don’t need every product you see posted about on instagram, websites, and yes, even Gloss Angeles. But if you are shopping to update your regimen, you don't need to dole out a ton of cash to get an efficacious product. We reached out to our friends at CVS about doing a drugstore-themed episode and they graciously gave us gift cards to curate our own skin care regimen at the store. (Please note we went to the store long before social distancing was put into play.) Sara's regimenAHC Aqualuronic Facial Cleanser for Dehydrated Skin with Triple Hyaluronic Acid ($20) Pixi Glow Tonic ($15)Garnier Moisture Balm Sheet Mask ($3) Weleda Travel Size Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream ($13) C’est Moi Gentle Mineral Sunscreen ($15)Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid ($12) Kirbie's regimenBliss Makeup Melt ($13) Bioderma HydraBio Micellar Water ($15) Pixi Glow Tonic ($15)Differin Gel ($16 for .5 oz.) La Roche Posay Anthelios Fluid Sunscreen SPF 60 ($30) Simple Kind to Skin Makeup Removing Wipes ($7)What's on Your Face?The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm ($10)Dr. Rogers Restore Healing Balm ($30)Peach & Lily KBeauty Rescue Balm ($28)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.

Mar 17, 2020 • 1h 7min
How to Take Care of Yourself While Social Distancing
We hope you've been finding ways to keep busy and entertained while social distancing, Glamgelenos. May we recommend our Instagram? We have a great social distancing beauty routine to help you get through the week and lots of ways to connect with us on social through our FB group and on IG, obvi.Today we break down why the new Dyson Corrale is truly innovative (for anyone who wasn't impressed), discuss LVMH's decision to use their facilities to make hand sanitizer, plus break down what's on our face and scalp. Then we answer some of the most commonly asked beauty questions we've been getting regarding Coronavirus and share tips from licensed psychologist Dr. Hoda Abou-Ziab, MD and meditation coach Megan Monahan on how to mitigate your anixety during a really stressful, confusing time like this.What's on Your FaceSara: Orce Cosmetics Foundation, $89Kirbie: Collective Laboratories Hair Growth Activating Serum, $39/moFavorite Face Exfoliants Podcast suggestions: Bill Simmons x Malcom Gladwell, Joe Rogan x Michael OsterholmWatch 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 10, 2020 • 58min
Australian Beauty Advice With Go-To Skin Care Founder (and Former Beauty Editor) Zoë Foster Blake
It's a beauty editor kiki! Zoë Foster Blake is one of Australia’s most celebrated beauty experts. But before she became a beauty brand founder, she was just like us — a beauty editor! Zoe was the beauty director of Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR Australia. She then went on to write a few books, including Amazing Face, a best-selling beauty bible, and then decided to start her own beauty blog back in 2006. After years of reviewing and using every kind of skin care product on the face of the earth, Zoë decided to take a stab at creating her own. She wanted to make something that was simple, stress-free, and more about self-love than “fixing” stuff. Thus Go-To Skin Care was born. Go-To focus on clean formulas and has a cheeky brand voice. With the success of her brand, Zoë launched Gro-To Skin Care, a clean line for kids. It's super cute, trust us. Listen to learn how Zoë editorial expertise equipped her to become a standout brand founder.L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect LineCreamy Powder Foundation ($16)Lash Magnifying Mascara ($11)Radiant Serum Foundation ($12)Luminous Hydrating Lipstick ($9)What's on Your FaceMarc Jacobs Re(cover) Hydrating Coconut Lip Oil ($28)Saie Glowy Super Gel ($25)Go-To Skin Care Fancy Face Nourishing Oil Cleanser ($34) and IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye ($27)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.

Feb 25, 2020 • 23min
Creating a Clean Beauty Brand With Ilia Founder Sasha Plavsic
Sasha Plavsic is the founder of ILIA Beauty, a prestige line of natural and organic beauty products that combine superior color performance and nourishing organics based in Laguna Beach. Before Sasha started the company, she had years of branding experience helping beauty and wellness companies, including Urban Decay and Saje Natural Wellness. So when she discovered that there wasn’t any existing clean beauty products that were not packaged in bamboo, she found herself with a goal in mind (and the experience to back it up): create a tinted lip balm that was luxurious and didn’t contain any nasty ingredients. Fast forward to today and ILIA is one of the leading clean color cosmetics brands out on the market. We’re talking to Sasha about starting her brand as well as Ilia’s latest launch: the Super Serum Skin Tint.--Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/GlossAngelesPodShop all of our product lists: http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngelesShop Kirbie’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/Kirbie-JohnsonShop Sara’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/saratanWatch 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.

Feb 21, 2020 • 15min
Melasma and Hyperpigmentation 101 With Dr. Samolitis
We have a bonus episode this Friday! Part two of our discussion with Dr. Samolitis is all about melasma: what causes it, what does it look like, what's the best skin routine for it and what treatments ultimately will help keep it calm. Get more great info from Dr. Samolitis at The SkinFacile Dermatology + Boutique --Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/GlossAngelesPodShop all of our product lists: http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngelesShop Kirbie’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/Kirbie-JohnsonShop Sara’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/saratanWatch 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.

Feb 18, 2020 • 49min
Your Most Asked Derm Questions with Dr. Samolitis
Dr. Nancy Samolitis, MD, FAAD is our guest today, answering all your questions from how to get rid of chin fat, when to see a dermatologist vs. an esthetician and why she appreciates Dr. Pimple Popper. Plus, she reveals a new FDA-approved alternative to Accutane. Dr. Samolitis is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology and has been practicing since 2005. She has many accomplishments to her name, including receiving a research grant from the National Rosacea Society to study the effects of lasers on rosacea. Dr. Sam is always on the forefront of what’s new in skincare and dermatology, and oftentimes tell patients about treatments long before they make they way here to America---Tati Beauty The Blendiful, $18Maybelline Brow Fast Sculpt, $8Maybelline Cheek Heat, $8Biologique Recherche P50 1970 (Can only be purchased in spas/approved vendors)Facile Tinted Sunscreen, $45IS Clincial Pro Heal Serum, $155Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-On Powder, $65---Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glossangelespodShop all of our product lists: http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngelesShop Kirbie’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/Kirbie-JohnsonShop Sara’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/saratanWatch 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.

Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
What Makeup Products to Splurge On with Chanel Celebrity Artist Kate Lee
Renowned celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee joins the show to discuss her 15 year tenure with Chanel, the blurring lines between red carpet and everyday makeup, and what products are worth splurging on. She also provides tips on flawless under eye makeup, makeup maintenance and touch-ups, and the importance of washing and sterilizing makeup brushes.

Feb 11, 2020 • 57min
The Magical Jonathan Van Ness Answers All Your Hair Questions
Jonathan Van Ness, Clean Beauty Ambassador for Biossance, graciously answers hair questions, offers advice on clean beauty shopping, discusses managing psoriasis, and shares insight into the self-care movement. Plus, they discuss the launch of Selena Gomez's beauty line, skincare products, lip oils, and reminiscing about discontinued beauty products.

Feb 4, 2020 • 55min
8 Things We’re Wearing on Our Face (Hair and Body) Lately
It’s been awhile since we chatted! Today is an extra-long What’s on Your Face and Beauty News episode. What mascara combo is giving Kirbie killer lashes? What $210 (!!!) serum is helping Sara’s facial redness? And what the hell does KVD Vegan Beauty mean? We gotchu.---Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Lift and Curl Mascara ($24)Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer ($36)Kristin Ess Fragrance-Free Detangling Tonic ($10)Kristin Ess Soft Shine Grooming Cream ($12)Versed Baby Cheeks ($18)Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum ($210, out today)BECCA Light Shifter Brightening Concealer ($28)Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk in Medium ($34)Garnier Invisible Dry Shampoo in Coco Colada ($6)NewsJLo’s Makeup Artist Breaks Down Her 10-Hour Beauty RoutineHermés Rouge, the Brand’s First Beauty Line, is ComingTaraji P. Henson Launches a New Hair Line at TargetWhat is KVD Vegan Beauty, and Can We Buy It Now?--Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/Gloss_AngelesShop all of our product lists: http://www.shopstyle.com/shop/GlossAngelesShop Kirbie’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/Kirbie-JohnsonShop Sara’s stash: https://www.shopstyle.com/shop/saratanGloss Angeles is co-hosted by Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan. Our audio engineer is Matthew Christensen. Our editor is Patrick Muldowney.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.