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Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

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Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

    7 Beauty Editors Reveal The #DamnGood Perfumes They’re Hoarding Now

    7 Beauty Editors Reveal The #DamnGood Perfumes They’re Hoarding Now

    Today’s #DamnGoods episode is all about the perfumes that beauty editors really hoard!! We’re welcoming *7* beauty editors from top publications – Elle, Allure, Fashionista and more – who are sharing their all-time fave fragrances, from a $600 ‘expensive vanilla’ blend to a before-its-time bottle you can only score on eBay. Plus, tune in to hear their expert tips on how-to avoid smelling like everyone else; ‘fragrance coupling’ and where to get your flaçon monogrammed like an editor.




    You’ll hear from:


    Former Vogue.com Beauty Editor Jenna Rennert, on the perfume you can only find on an if-you-know-you-know shelf. Plus, Which fragrance bottles from her collection are most likely to withstand a 6 foot drop!Asia Milia Ware, fashion and beauty writer for The Cut, who reveals her blind-buy perfume that has men stopping her in the streets –  time and time againPeople Magazine’s Style & Beauty Director Andrea Lavinthal, on her fave “salty” scent – and which perfume all the Greenwich Moms are wearing nowKathleen Hou, beauty director at Elle Magazine, who surprises us with a blast celebrity scent from the past – along with a sneak peek at an exciting fresh woody fragrance launching this fallFashionista Beauty Director Stephanie Saltzman, on the GOAT in vanilla perfumes that’s made her very discerning top shelf – followed by a fun game of ‘Guess What The Row Fragrance Would Smell Like’?Cosmopolitan Beauty Editor Beth Gillette, on the travel-inspired luxe perfume that she expertly layers with… an affordable celebrity spritz that nobody could have predictedAllure Associate Beauty Editor Annie Blay, who divulges her Parisian mainstay perfume as she schools us on the art of ‘fragrance coupling’ with your date (a trend in the making?)Stay tuned until the end as Carlene and Jill announce the perfumes they’re hoarding, too 

    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

     

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    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

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    • 56 min
    Kristin Cavallari on Her Sexy Debut Fragrance (and Boyfriend Mark Estes’ Reaction To It!), Her Worth-It Skincare Tool Splurge and That Whole Sunscreen Controversy

    Kristin Cavallari on Her Sexy Debut Fragrance (and Boyfriend Mark Estes’ Reaction To It!), Her Worth-It Skincare Tool Splurge and That Whole Sunscreen Controversy

    Kristin Cavallari – reality TV queen (Laguna Beach, The Hills and Very Cavallari), podcast host  (“Let’s Be Honest,” ) 4 x New York Times best-selling author – plus, Founder & CEO of lifestyle brand, Uncommon James, joins us this week! Get ready as Kristin gets candid on everything from her skincare secret weapon, how she’s staying fit, why she rarely eats salad these days?! Along with major scoop on her debut fragrance, Hard Feelings (starring her dreamboat boyfriend, Mark Estes!)




    To in to hear about:The one skincare item she thinks legit has made the biggest difference in her skinHow she handled seeing her first grey hair The hot tip that her facialist Joanna Czech gave her – and why she stays clear of fillers and BotoxWhere she stands now on sunscreen (post viral backlash!)Her strong opinions on a very popular haircare brand that she says made her hair fall out Why she’s embracing food “freedom” vs counting carbs The one, nostalgic men’s fragrance that gives her the “ick” Stay tuned to the end for a rapidfire game of “Let’s Be Honest…” to hear the best compliment that her boyfriend, Mark Estes, has ever paid her, the craziest thing she’s ever read about herself and her latest worth-the-money style splurge


    Pssst! Check out our exclusive TikTok where Kristin reacts to some of her past beauty looks! 

     

    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/ 

     

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    Arielle Lorre Reveals The Holy Grail Products That Transformed Her Skin, Her Annual Tweakments Budget and Can Cosmetic Procedures Be Addictive?The #DamnGood Skincare Tools That are Actually Worth The Cheddar with Lauryn Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential“Fashion’s Favorite Facialist” Joanna Czech on Winter-Proofing Your Skin, Hangover Remedies & How-To Cultivate Big Glow Energy 


     

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    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 




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    • 48 min
    The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs. Plus: The New Product Drop to Help You Ace the “Fluffy” Hair Trend!

    The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs. Plus: The New Product Drop to Help You Ace the “Fluffy” Hair Trend!

    We took a trip to New York with Amika to learn all about the colourful brand behind the #1 dry shampoo in prestige hair care. Listen in as Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs delivers the scoop on the viral thermal round brush that helped usher in a fluffy hair revolution, what makes Amika’s best-selling Perk Up Dry Shampoo so damn good and, the brand new Volumizing Rising Star collection (oh my!) destined for your next big hair day.




    Plus, you’ll find out:


    Why Amika is the #1 hair brand ranked on Sephora.com (based on traffic to the website,) offering up formulas for eleven different hair types and textures How to achieve the fluffy hair trend at home, with Chelsea’s personal tips on boosting thin strands, from haircut to blowdry and beyondHow Amika builds allyship within the company – with lessons for indie brands who lost their footing this year (ahem)What it takes to earn B-Corp certification – and why it matters to us as consumersWhy Chelsea chooses to see the *positive* in a one-star review


    Breaking Buzz: Visit @breakingbeautypodcast on Instagram to enter our Amika giveaway where 5 lucky listeners will win prizes worth approximately $250 USD!




    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

     

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    Kitsch Founder Cassandra Morales on Everything Showers, Heatless Rollers and The Solid Shampoo Bar RevolutionLegendary Hairstylist and Founder of Ouai & Mane, Jen Atkin7 Hair Truths That Only a Hairstylist Will Tell You with Kardashian Hair Pro Andrew Fitzsimons





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    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.  

     

    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 50 min
    #DamnGood Amazon Prime Day Special! The Most Viral Products To Add To Your Cart, From the #1 Best-Selling Foundation on Amazon to a French Pharmacy Staple and a Cleanser That You Won’t Want to Travel Without

    #DamnGood Amazon Prime Day Special! The Most Viral Products To Add To Your Cart, From the #1 Best-Selling Foundation on Amazon to a French Pharmacy Staple and a Cleanser That You Won’t Want to Travel Without

    It’s a #DamnGood Amazon Prime Days shopping special! We’re in your feeds with an “early bird” episode dedicated to the viral finds flying off shelves.




    Tune in as we test-drive:The #1 best-selling cushion foundation on Amazon that’s gone completely viral on TikTok – and costs only $25  A $12 smash-hit liquid bronzer that you can score with its very own Gift With Purchase The iconic body cream that Carlene always empties – now, at 15% offA next generation skin cleanser that was 10 years and 50 patents in the making (and unlike anything that we’ve tried before!)A French pharmacy must that has more than 35,000 reviews on Amazon – and it’s 20% offStay tuned to the end when we reveal some blockbuster deals – including $100 savings on a product that we’ve been talking about since episode one!


    Shop, and follow, our Amazon storefronts for more!Amazon storefront (USA)Amazon storefront (Canada) 

    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.  

     

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    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 




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    • 48 min
    The Ultimate 101 Guide to At-Home Skincare Treatments To Remedy Your Skin Conundrum (Melasma, Dark Circles, Pores, Pimples and More!) With Next-Gen “Status Facialist” Raquel Medina-Cleghorn

    The Ultimate 101 Guide to At-Home Skincare Treatments To Remedy Your Skin Conundrum (Melasma, Dark Circles, Pores, Pimples and More!) With Next-Gen “Status Facialist” Raquel Medina-Cleghorn

    Named one of the “Next Generation of Status Facialists: New York City Edition” by Fashionista, Raquel Medina-Cleghorn’s client roster is a who’s who of the fashion world, counting in-the-glow models like Emily Ratajkowski, designer Simone Rocha and makeup artist Hung Van Ngo on her list. Today, the former fashion stylist is here to teach us everything to know about atelier-inspired at-home skincare treatments, guaranteed to level up your basic routine no matter what your skincare conundrum.




    You’ll discover:


    What makes a skincare treatment a treatment, versus any other product or step you may use in your skincare routine.Which exact serums, boosters and masks to invest in for your personal skin challenge, whether it’s pores, hormonal acne, sagging, hollowness or dark spots.Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out what Raquel is personally using - and not using - in her personal pregnancy skincare routineHow-to “jack-hammer” away your hyperpigmentation like the proWhat’s involved in the “4 Hand” Red Carpet treatments that Raquel has been doing in New York and Los Angeles for Fashion Weeks, the Oscars and MET Gala (sounds divine!)


    PS - don’t forget that we’ll be live with our “#DamnGood Amazon Viral Beauty Hits” - episode one day early next week on Tuesday, July 16th 2024. And follow our Amazon storefront for inspo!

     

    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.  

     

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    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 




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    • 55 min
    Are You Applying Your Makeup The Right Way? With Reese Witherspoon’s Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern

    Are You Applying Your Makeup The Right Way? With Reese Witherspoon’s Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern

    “I’m very into seeing the woman as she actually is.” This week we get a masterclass in less-is-more makeup with Emmy-nominated celeb makeup artist Molly R. Stern! For over three decades, Molly has aced the art of enhancing the natural beauty of her power women clientele (everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Maya Rudolph, Julia Roberts and more.) Listen in as Molly shares her best tips on colour theory, expert blending and more for minimal makeup that delivers maximum effect.




    Tune in to learn about:Why skin prep is a big deal – and the one tool Molly’s obsessed with to bring a natural glow to skinWhy her signature “flushed” look begs the question: “Did that person just come out of a closet making out with someone?” The makeup artist’s favourite hack for “lash detailing” mascara to achieve fluffy lashesHer “blush-a-holic” tri-colour blush application techniqueThe one luxury blush that Carlene and Molly are both swooning overMolly’s best tip for seamlessly covering a zit Why she’s warmed up to the idea of makeup primers – a category she once loathedHer favourite budget-friendly eyeshadow 

    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 




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    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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    • 46 min

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