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.