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Why Korean Beauty is Always Ahead (With the Lipstick Lesbians)
Season 1 Episode 502
Thank you to our partners, Laneige, for this episode! The Lipstick Lesbians are back: Alexis Androulakis and Dr. Christina Basias Androulakis join us to unpack K-beauty’s past, present, and future. W…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Sara’s Big News + e.l.f. Cosmetics's Big Drama
Season 1 Episode 501
Big news, Glams: Sara is stepping away from Refinery29 and putting more time and energy into Gloss Angeles! She shares what this new chapter means, what’s ahead, and why this moment feels so surreal.…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mary Phillips on Underpainting, Glam Secrets, and Working With Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
Season 1 Episode 500
She’s the queen of underpainting, the mastermind behind some of the most *chef’s kiss* red carpet glam, and now she’s adding “founder” to her already stacked résumé. This week, we’re sitting down wit…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
DIBS Drops Mascara, Sara’s Toenail Drops Off, and Expert-Lead Beauty Brands Take Over
Season 1 Episode 499
Our Glamgelenos got first dibs on DIBS Beauty’s new Double Standard Mascara Duo through Gloss Angeles Confidential — and the reviews are glowing. Kirbie shares why this dual‑ended lash MVP (primer + …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Harry Styles Vibrators and Estée Laundry’s Grand Return
Season 1 Episode 498
This week, we’re kicking things off with our latest Gloss Angeles Confidential test‑drive: K18’s new HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant. It’s a leave‑in that claims to go deeper than your averag…
Published on 2 months ago
The Scent of Rare Beauty: How Selena Gomez’s Brand Created Its First Perfume
Season 1 Episode 497
Rare Beauty just dropped its most personal product yet — a fragrance — and we’re giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how it came to life. Joyce Kim, Chief Product Officer at Rare Beauty…
Published on 2 months ago
Lip Liner STAY‑N and the Rise of Sacheu: Sarah Cheung’s Founder Story
Season 1 Episode 496
This week, we’re joined by Sarah Cheung: beauty content creator turned founder of the viral brand Sacheu Beauty. You’ve probably seen (or worn) her game-changing Lip Liner STAY-N (Billie Eilish, Kirb…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ami Colé’s Goodbye, Urban Decay’s Gamble — and What It All Means for Beauty’s Future
Season 1 Episode 495
We kick off this episode with a quick trend report before diving into the news about Ami Colé. ICYMI, the brand is shutting down after four years — a major loss for the industry. We unpack what this …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
How to Look Better in Photos, According to Beauty Photographer Max Bronner
Season 1 Episode 494
Whether you’re taking a selfie, shooting a brand campaign, or just trying to get a decent headshot, knowing how to work a camera — or work with one — makes all the difference. This week, Kirbie and S…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Retail Report: Rhode’s Sephora Era + Ulta’s Big Space NK Buy
Season 1 Episode 493
Rhode is officially landing at Sephora — but what does that mean for other brands at the retail store? Kirbie and Sara dive into Rachel Strugatz’s report on Puck and unpack how Hailey Bieber’s buzzy …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago