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Gloss Angeles
by 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.</
Episodes
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Isamaya Without Isamaya Ffrench? Plus, Sol de Janeiro vs. MCoBeauty
What happens when your name is on the packaging, but you’re no longer behind the brand? This week, we discuss Isamaya Ffrench’s departure from her namesake makeup line, the questions surrounding the split, and whether naming a beauty brand after yourself as an artist is worth the potential...
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How Much Strength Training Do Women Actually Need? With Fitness Coach Bec Taylor
What if your workout goals had less to do with getting smaller and more to do with getting stronger? Nike Coach and ultra-runner Bec Taylor joins us to talk about building a fitness routine that helps you feel good—especially as you approach your 40s. We ask how much strength training women...
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Are Lifestyle Festivals Still Worth It? Plus, Is Full Glam Really Back?
Is full glam making a comeback, or do we just want a really dramatic lash? We dig into Pinterest’s beauty report, from frosted makeup and grunge eyeliner to increasingly specific manicures—and why everything sounds like something we’d order for dessert. Then, we discuss attendee complaints about...
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Why Your Hair Won’t Grow: Breakage, Thinning & Hair Health With Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd
Feel like your hair hits a certain length and just… quits? Board-certified dermatologist and Nutrafol Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd joins us to explain the difference between thinning, shedding, and breakage—and why identifying what’s happening matters. We discuss how stress,...
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Scarlett Johansson's The Outset Is Closing—Why Celebrity Beauty Requires More Than a Famous Face
Content warning: We open with a discussion of sexual consent and sexual assault, including alcohol-related impairment, looking out for friends, and supporting survivors. Support resource for the show notes: RAINN offers confidential support at 800-656-HOPE (4673) and https://rainn.org/hotline.…
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Why Your Neck Looks Older Than Your Face—and What Skincare Can Actually Do with Esthetician Katy Bacon
Your face has a skincare routine, but your neck is crying for help! This week, we’re joined by Murad esthetician and global educator Katy Bacon to talk about the skin we tend to forget: our necks, chests, and hands. We ask why these areas can start to look different, how hormonal changes and sun...
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Caroline Hirons Has Thoughts on Exosomes, Eye Cream, and Beauty’s Copycat Problem
Skincare expert and Skin Rocks founder Caroline Hirons joins us to cut through the industry’s biggest claims, buzziest ingredients, and what to expect in her upcoming book. She ranks PDRN, exosomes, collagen, and peptides by how convincing the evidence actually is, explains where to spend your...
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Gucci Westman on Makeup After 40, Nicole Kidman and the Foundation She Scrapped
Legendary makeup artist and Westman Atelier founder Gucci Westman joins us to discuss the art of making someone look like the best version of themselves—and her ability to completely transform a face. Gucci shares stories from working with Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and…
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600 Episodes! Plus, Best of Beauty Hot Takes + How Well Do We Know Our Own Show?
600 episodes later, how well do we actually know our own podcast? To celebrate the milestone, our producer puts us to the test with a quiz covering nearly seven years of Gloss Angeles—from past guests and memorable beauty headlines to the products our guests couldn’t stop talking about. Do we...
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The Truth Behind Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards With Jessica Cruel
Thousands of products enter Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards. So how does the team decide which ones deserve that little red seal? For the awards’ 30th anniversary, we’re joined by Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel to go inside the testing and deliberations, find out how new launches compete…
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Cheryl Burke on DWTS Beauty Secrets, Aging in Public and Her Filipino Identity
After 26 seasons on Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke is figuring out what beauty means when spray tans, stage makeup and television lighting no longer dictate the look. The two-time Mirrorball champion joins us to discuss her extensive DWTS beauty routine, reconnecting with her natural skin...
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Tabitha Brown on the Target Boycott, Donna’s Recipe and Building With Her Husband
Tabitha Brown has built an empire by being unapologetically herself, from her career as an Emmy-winning host and author to becoming the founder of two beauty brands. She joins us for a candid conversation about what happened to Black-owned brands after Target rolled back its DEI initiatives—and…
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Dyson’s $500 AI Toothbrush, Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields & Our ’90s Celebrity Crushes
Dyson is officially coming for your bathroom counter with a $500 AI-powered toothbrush that brushes, water-flosses, rinses, and—yes—uses a camera to show you the inside of your mouth. We’re also recapping Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, from surprise appearances by Alanis...
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Can Target’s Beauty Studio Survive the Backlash?
Old-school retailers are coming for TikTok Shop and Amazon’s beauty business. Nordstrom is rolling out same-day beauty delivery, Old Navy is betting on affordable fragrance from a Byredo perfumer, and Target is launching a 1,600-product beauty destination stocked with Sunday Riley, Briogeo,...
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Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu on Copycats, the FaceGuard Fallout, and Its First Traditional Foundation
Tower 28 is officially seven years old, and founder Amy Liu is back to talk about what happens when the hot new beauty brand grows up. We get into watching hypochlorous acid go from Tower 28’s signature to an entire category of SOS lookalikes, what she learned from a launch that didn’t go as...
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Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere Backlash, Plus Tate McRae and Lindsay Lohan’s Beauty Plans
We’re unpacking the heartbreaking news of Hayden Panettiere’s passing and Neutrogena’s statement about ending their longtime partnership after she opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression. Plus, celebrity beauty brands aren’t slowing down: Tate McRae filed a trademark for Tate By...
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Mario Dedivanovic Is Still Shaping How We Do Makeup
Mario Dedivanovic is back, and this time we’re getting into what it really takes to run one of beauty’s biggest makeup brands while the celebrity makeup artist category gets more crowded by the day. The Makeup by Mario founder opens up about his biggest hits (and misses), how he keeps innovating,...
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Tate McRae’s Neutrogena Ad Has Us Asking Questions + The Foundation We Can’t Stop Wearing
Does it actually matter if a celebrity uses the beauty products they’re paid to promote? Tate McRae’s latest Neutrogena ad has TikTok playing skincare detective and debating how much authenticity really matters in a celebrity beauty campaign. We’re also recapping our trip to the Hamptons with...
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Before You Get Filler: The Guide to HA, Sculptra, Skinvive & What They Actually Do
Not all “filler” is actually doing the same thing—and knowing the difference can save you from booking the wrong injectable. In this installment of The Glossary, we break down the increasingly confusing world of HA fillers, collagen stimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, and skin boosters like...
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Breaking Embargoes, Beauty Blacklists & Mikayla Nogueira’s Sephora Bet
Are beauty embargoes officially dead? This week, we unpack what actually happens when embargoes are broken, whether there’s really a beauty blacklist, and why the rules seem to change once a launch hits the internet. Then, they get into Mikayla Nogueira’s decision to bring POV Beauty to…
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The Australian Makeup Artist Every Beauty Insider Should Know: Tanielle Jai
Tanielle Jai got in trouble as a kid for constantly playing with makeup — turns out that was just the beginning. She went on to become one of Australia's most sought-after makeup artists, developing the caramel-and-coffee monochromatic looks that the internet would eventually dub "latte makeup,"...
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The Kiehl’s Serum Made for “Ozempic Face,” Zendaya’s Prada Era and Our Summer Beauty MVPs
Zendaya is officially the new face of Prada Beauty's Paradox fragrance, making her and husband Tom Holland a certified Prada power couple — we're getting into the ambassador reveal and why it makes total sense. We're also sharing what's currently on our face, including our personal reviews and…
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Jerrod Blandino on the $1.45 Billion Too Faced Sale He Never Planned to Make
What really happens after you sell your beauty brand for $1.45 billion? Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blandino joins us to unpack the emotional and logistical reality of handing over one of the industry’s biggest brands, why he thinks so many acquisitions lose their magic, and his reaction to Estée...
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Did MCoBeauty Just Find a Smarter Way to Dupe? Plus, Gap Fragrances Are Back
MCoBeauty just leveled up its dupe game, teaming with Skindinavia—the actual company behind Urban Decay’s original All Nighter setting spray—to relaunch that discontinued formula as All Dayer for $19.99, undercutting UD’s reformulated version by $15. We’re breaking down why this “Dupe 2.0”…
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How Toni Bravo Helped Rhode Get Bronzer Right—and Why Beauty Brands Miss the Inclusivity Mark
Toni Bravo didn't just go viral with a purple blush—she sparked a larger conversation about representation for deeper skin tones in beauty and turned it into one of the industry's most influential creator careers. The former Rare Beauty social media manager joins us to discuss what she learned...
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Is “Slop Face” Really Taking Over Hollywood? Plus, Our Case Against No Mascara Summer
The Hollywood Reporter recently argued that today's stars all have the same "slop face"—but we think they're looking at the wrong group. We debate whether actors like Barry Keoghan and Zendaya actually prove Hollywood still celebrates distinctive faces, and whether the homogenized look is more of...
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7 Years of Gloss Angeles: Unaired Episodes, Deleted Interviews & the Beauty Splurges Actually Worth It
Seven years and nearly 600 episodes later, we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories we’ve never shared—from the interviews that never made it to air to the episodes we deleted (and why). We also discuss the importance of media training, what actually makes someone a great podcast guest, and...
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Hung Vanngo is Making Foundation Matching Easier, Too Faced Revives Sweet Peach & Why CoverGirl Is Betting on Gen X
Hung Vanngo is officially entering the complexion category, and we're breaking down everything to know about his new Red Carpet Skin Foundation, from its unconventional shade system to whether it has what it takes to stand out in an overcrowded market. We also dive into Too Faced's nostalgic…
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How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Inspired the Founders of Luna Bronze
A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything for Luna Bronze co-founder Maddy Balderson, ultimately inspiring her and best friend Rhiannon Hall to create a self-tanning brand built around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to damage your skin to get a glow. The Australian founders join us to…
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Michelle Lee on Target's Beauty Strategy, K-Beauty & the State of Media in 2026
While Kirbie is out of office, former Allure Editor-in-Chief and beauty expert Michelle Lee joins Sara to break down the biggest beauty headlines of the week. They unpack Target's decision to replace more than 600 Ulta shop-in-shops with its own Target Beauty Studio and debate Kirbie's latest...
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Why Sonya Dakar's Career Is Over, Sephora's Quiet Hours & Beyoncé's Brilliant Cécred Marketing Play
We have an update on the lawsuit against one of the most controversial facialists in Beverly Hills: Sonya Dakar can no longer legally practice in California, and we break down what happened and what this means for her and her brand. But first: huge Bath & Body Works news. You can get all your...
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Celebrity Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins on Getting Paid in the Age of "Exposure"
Celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins is back, and this time we're getting into everything — the creative process behind some of his most talked-about work with Meg Stalter, the beauty references he keeps returning to that the rest of the industry is sleeping on, and the wigs and extensions...
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Responding to the Kristin Cavallari Backlash, Plus Must-Have Vacation Packing Picks
This week, we’re recapping an unforgettable night at the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup with Paula’s Choice, where we found ourselves feet from the pitch and mega stars like Tom Cruise and David Beckham. We also share more details on Parsol Shield, the new sunscreen filter making...
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The Evolving Business of Celebrity Partnerships and Events with Allison Statter
Allison Statter has spent her career helping shape the brands, personalities, and cultural moments that capture our attention. As co-founder and CEO of Blended Strategy Group, she works at the intersection of celebrity, influence, marketing, and consumer behavior—often behind the scenes of...
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The FDA Finally Approved a New Sunscreen Filter. Plus, Which Beauty Brands Are Actually Winning TikTok Shop
After 25 years, the FDA has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) — the first new sunscreen filter in the U.S. since 1999 — and it could be a gamechanger for your SPF routine. The approval closes a real gap in UVA protection, with better coverage, better texture, and less irritation than what's currently…
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How GLP-1s are Affecting Your Smile With Dr. Andi-Jean Miro
Thinking about veneers, whitening your teeth, or finally replacing that retainer you stopped wearing years ago? This week, cosmetic dentist Dr. Andi-Jean Miro of Apa Aesthetic joins us to break down what an actually effective oral care routine looks like, why so many people are getting adult...
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Rhode's Summer 2026 Launch: Bronzers, Highlighters & Kristin Cavallari’s Anti-Sunscreen Agenda
This week, we're unpacking Kristin Cavallari's viral post-sun skincare routine and her long-standing stance against wearing sunscreen. We discuss why her comments continue to spark debate, whether "Hot Girl Syndrome" is real, and the responsibility that comes with being a skincare founder in…
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Cindy Crawford at 60: On Supermodels, Skincare, and Staying Power
She walked so every supermodel could run — and then at 60, she closed the Gucci Cruise 2027 show in Times Square in a black feathered gown just to remind us all. This week, we sit down with the one and only Cindy Crawford! We're talking about what it actually meant to be a supermodel in the '90s...
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The Transition Blush Beef & Marilyn Monroe's New Academy Museum Exhibit
The Academy Museum just opened Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon featuring hundreds of original objects, iconic costumes, and a rare look at the woman behind the myth. We got a sneak peek thanks to Chanel, who is a sponsor given Marilyn's most famous quote is about N°5. We get into what's on display...
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What Gemini Season, Blue Eyeshadow, and Your 2026 Astrology Forecast Have in Common with Aliza Kelly
If you’ve listened to Gloss Angeles long enough, you know we love attributing everything from our work ethic to our penchant for luxury to being Capricorns. This week, we’re joined by astrologer, author, and Astrolotea podcast host Aliza Kelly to help us make sense of astrology in 2026. We get…
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Marc Jacobs Beauty: Everything You Need to Know Before You Shop + Summer’s Hottest Fashion & Beauty Pairings
This week, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated beauty relaunches of the year: Marc Jacobs Beauty is officially back. We break down the entire launch, from the gorgeous bronzers and glow-y highlighters to the lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes, including how much everything costs and where...
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Trinny Woodall on the Missing Part of the Aging Conversation & Launching a Brand at 53
This week, we’re joined by beauty industry disruptor and Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall. After two decades on television, Trinny launched her namesake beauty brand at 53 with a mission to help women—especially those 40+—feel confident, radiant, and seen. We talk about why she believes...
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Would You Inject Cadaver Fat? + Olivia Jade’s Beauty Brand Debut
This week, Sara surprises Kirbie with the ultimate LA luxury: a VIP valet parking card for Westfield Century City — because nothing says we’ve made it like avoiding the Century City parking structure. Then, we dive into the rise of “zombie filler,” aka injectable volume treatments made from…
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The Hidden Costs of a Glam Squad, Featuring Makeup Artist Jenna Nicole
Today we’re joined by celebrity makeup artist Jenna Nicole, known for creating her signature soft glam on clients like Selena Gomez and Brenda Song. In this episode, Jenna shares how her lifelong love of makeup turned into a career after becoming pregnant with her son at 16 and realizing beauty...
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From Sculptra to Stem Cells: The Treatments We’re Trying Right Now + Susan Yara’s New-ish Brand, Playa
This week, we’re getting into everything we’ve been doing in the name of beauty—treatments, tweaks, and… stem cells?! Sara kicks things off with a full rundown of her recent visit to the new Things We Do location in West Hollywood, where she tried Sculptra, Skinvive, and PRFM (platelet-rich…
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Inclusive Beauty Isn’t Easy—or Cheap. Live Tinted Founder Deepica Mutyala Explains Why
We’re joined by Deepica Mutyala, the creator-turned-founder who built Live Tinted into one of the most culturally impactful brands at Ulta Beauty. We get into her founder routine, the early audience insights that gave her an edge before “creator-founder” was even a term, and why nailing the...
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Updates, Plus The Over-the-Top PR Trend We’re Bowing Out Of
This week, we’re diving into the latest beauty news — starting with the growing epidemic of over-the-top brand mailers, from performers showing up at your door to giant, impossible-to-ignore deliveries (very The Devil Wears Prada). Then, it’s time for “Misscontinued,” where we mourn the products...
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The Truth About Sustainable Beauty with AORA Mexico Founder Nour Tayara
This week, we’re joined by Nour Tayara, founder of AORA and a beauty industry veteran on a mission to make beauty plastic-free. After nearly two decades at L’Oréal, Nour pulls back the curtain on what he learned about waste, overconsumption, and the myths we’ve been sold about “luxury” packaging....
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Ulta Beauty World 2026 Recap: The Behind-the-Scenes Truth
We’re recapping everything you need to know from Ulta Beauty World—the brands, the booths, the chaos, and the criticisms. From hosting the masterclasses to hitting the expo floor with 3,000 beauty lovers (and a lot of product), we’re breaking down what this event actually looks like behind the...
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Alexandra French Returns: Inside Her Makeup Bag, Euphoria Makeup, and Her Must-Follow Beauty Tips
Alexandra French is back! Every makeup artist’s favorite makeup artist returns to catch us up on everything since her last visit. We get into her WOYF staples (she brought her entire makeup bag with her!) and why she approaches makeup through the lens of character and storytelling. We also talk...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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