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 ep ...
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The Long Storied History of Lashify's Drama
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29:46In today’s episode, we take a moment to remember and honor the lives of Graham Nation and Jesus Guerrero, two beloved and incredibly talented hairstylists who left an undeniable mark on the industry. We also dive into the Lashify vs. Bethenny Frankel drama that’s been taking over social media. We break down the controversy and why this seemingly si…
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The Importance of Strategic Skin Exfoliation With Dr. Mina Amin
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37:37This episode is brought to you by Clinique as part of our Gloss Angeles Confidential program. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin joins us this week to answer your biggest skincare questions and discuss Clinique’s latest launch, the Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum. She breaks down trending concerns, the truth about Nutrafol and rosemary oi…
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How to Pick Your Best Hair Color and The Truth About Warm Tones with Hollywood's Haircolorist Matt Rez
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47:09Celebrity colorist Matt Rez, the pro behind Hailey Bieber, Tate McCrae, Florence Pugh, and Kylie Jenner, joins us to break down everything you need to know about maintaining fresh, vibrant color. He shares the biggest culprits behind fading, the best at-home glosses, and what actually makes a product color-safe. Matt also tackles viral hair color t…
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All the Details on K18's New Hair Volume Innovation
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25:28Segments of this episode are sponsored by our friends at K18. As always, we vet and approve all products and brands we promote on the podcast. If you're looking for thicker, fuller hair, K18 has a new innovation for you to try. But first: Sara went viral last week after reuniting with Justin Bieber after 15 years. Kirbie and Sara got to preview the…
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The Lipstick Lesbians Talk Shade Matching, Talc and Tariffs, Plus More Behind-the-Scenes in Beauty
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1:08:59Take our survey! http://bit.ly/glossangeles-survey Have a question about the beauty industry? Chances are, it’s covered in this episode. Our guests today are one of our favorite accounts to follow due to their thorough, fun and accurate content: The Lipstick Lesbians! Product developer Alexis Androulakis and education technology expert Dr. Christin…
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Please fill out this survey to help us make our content better for you! http://bit.ly/glossangeles-survey In non-beauty news: Backstreet's Back with a show at The Sphere, but tell us why we can't get a *NSYNC residency? (We're blaming Justin Timberlake and the boys's individual management). Kirbie then shares her casting choices of who should play …
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Why Sought-After Esthetician Joomee Song Doesn’t Recommend Retinol and More of Her Skin Secrets
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41:21For Joomee Song, the secret to facial sculpting is all in the hands—no fancy gadgets, no high-tech tools, just her fingers. The Los Angeles-based esthetician and founder of Faceworks Inc. has a client roster that reads like an awards show red carpet (think: Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Greta Lee, Sydney Sweeney, and more), all of whom swear by her signature…
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Rhode Against the World, Olive Young Comes to LA, and RIP P50?
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29:18Why does Hailey Bieber’s Rhode get so much backlash when other celebrity beauty brands seem to skate by? We’re diving into the internet’s love-to-hate relationship with Rhode and why she just can’t catch a break despite her products being very good. Plus, K-beauty lovers, rejoice—Olive Young is officially coming to LA! We break down why this is a h…
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How Tariffs Will Affect Your Beauty Routine, Why BeautyStat is 80% Off, and More of Your Questions, Answered!
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51:08Friends, if you get upset about critical discussions regarding political issues, you’re going to hate this episode. Do yourself (and us!) a favor and skip it. (Seriously. We love everyone but it’s for the best.) We’re diving into your questions, including but not limited to: our favorite powder blushes, how tariffs will affect your favorite product…
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How You Could End Up With a Gel Nail Allergy (With Fariha Ali @Nailjob)
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54:36If you love getting your nails done or doing them at home, this episode is a must-listen! From developing a gel nail allergy (the horror!) to the real deal on cutting your cuticles, nail artist Fariha Ali, affectionately known as @nailjob, schools us on everything you need to know about keeping your nails in their healthiest state. Plus, she shares…
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Even Sustainability Has Downsides (With Amika's CEO Chelsea Riggs)
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38:18This episode is brought to you by Amika as part of our Gloss Angeles Confidential program. With so many ingredients villainized and greenwashing running amuck, you might be surprised to learn how Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs feels about sulfates and dimethicone in your hair care, as well as the problems being a sustainable brand can present. Chelsea has…
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Product Recalls, Concerning Beauty Device Claims, and January 2025 New Launches
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36:46In this jam-packed episode, we’re going through some new launches, from Rare Beauty’s new contour to Jones Road’s new gel liner. Then we’re dissecting a TikTok video that claims device company Medicube is responsible for her experiencing Bell’s Palsy and what the brand is doing to combat those claims. Then, are you a fan of First Aid Beauty? They’v…
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is No Stranger to Being First
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38:26Today’s guest is the first trans woman to receive a Primetime Emmy Award for her role on FX’s Pose, won a Golden Globe for best actress in 2022, and in 2023 became the first American muse for Charlotte Tilbury. She can be seen in Season 2 of the Apple series, Loot, and was on the latest season of American Horror Story: Delicate. She shares her futu…
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Tarte's Gone Wild. (Again!) Plus: An Exclusive K-Beauty Moisturizer and The Perfect Lip Liner
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43:32This news episode, Sara is sharing a K-Beauty find that’s difficult to get your hands on — but you’ll want to. Kirbie waxes poetic about a lip stain that makes your lips look lush and plump without the worry of looking fake. Then we dive into Tarte’s latest drama. Celebrating 10 years of Trippin’ With Tarte, the brand made their way to Necker Islan…
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Chris Appleton Shares All His Celebrity Hair Secrets
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46:21Chris Appleton is the man behind some of your favorite heads of hair: JLO, Dua Lipa, and of course, Kim Kardashian. Named one of the "Sexiest Glams Alive" by People magazine, Chris, who is a Shark and ColorWow brand spokesperson, joined us to chat about starting his career in the salon at 13, growing up with dyslexia and how that influenced his wor…
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In a World Focused on Pro-Aging, Why is "Old" a Trigger Word?
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41:43It’s been a heartbreaking week in Los Angeles as our community grapples with the devastation of the fires. Kirbie and Sara share ways you can lend a hand and support those who’ve been displaced during this difficult time. For a little lightheartedness, Kirbie reveals her current obsession: Mufasa — but not the movie (she still hasn’t seen it) — the…
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Tower 28's Amy Liu on Caring for Sensitive Skin (Rewind Episode)
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49:36As you may know, Los Angeles has been ravaged by fires in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena and Pasadena. There is devastation taking place in this beautiful city we love. Instead of our regularly planned guest episode, we wanted to highlight our conversation with Amy Liu of Tower 28 who came on the pod in 2021. Amy has been a longtime friend…
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