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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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    • 4.9 • 309 Ratings

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!

    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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    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 

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    • 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.  

     

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

     

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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.  

     

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

     

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    PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  




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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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    Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. Find out why over 4,500 health care professionals and stylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. 




    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.  

     

    Related episodes like this: How-To Build Your Perfect Makeup Bag with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg aka Jamie Makeup!Are You Applying Your Foundation The Right Way? How-to Find the Perfect Shade, Formula, Layering Tips and More With Beyonce’s Makeup Artist Sir John🎨 15+ Ideas Guaranteed To Elevate Your Makeup Routine With Sofia Richie’s Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff


     

    *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.

    • 46 min
    Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross Explain the Science Behind The Clock-Stopping Breakthrough Inspired By NASA

    Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross Explain the Science Behind The Clock-Stopping Breakthrough Inspired By NASA

    This week we’re welcoming back power cosmeceutical couple, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross, co-founder and chief creative officer of the beloved Dr. Dennis Gross skincare brand. In this sponsored episode, we find out whether LED skin devices (like the rose gold, hockey goalie-adjacent mask you’ve seen all over your feed) are as revolutionary as retinol in the history of beauty breakthroughs.




    Listen in to learn:


    The fascinating origin story behind LED skin therapy technology –  straight outta NASA –  that led to today’s device boom.“LED is an ingredient.” The new way of thinking around the collagen-building tech that has Dr. Dennis Gross likening LED to retinol and vitamin C.Mask? Wand? Amazon? How to shop for the best LED skin device for your skin – and the red flags to avoid.How-to incorporate LED light masks into your everyday routine, from when and how long to use it – including a hack for targeting a sagging neck.Plus! Stay tuned until the end to hear the scoop on what sort of device the dynamic duo will be launching next.


    Note from our Sponsor: Visit DrDennisGross.com to learn more about their LED devices and skincare products 




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

     

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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.

    • 37 min
    The 🎵HOT-TO-GO🎵 #DamnGood Summer 2024 Beauty Musts That We’re Using Ourselves! Carlene’s New Silky SPF, Jill’s Waitlist-Worthy K-Beauty Moisturizer and The Coolest At-Home Hair Removal Device

    The 🎵HOT-TO-GO🎵 #DamnGood Summer 2024 Beauty Musts That We’re Using Ourselves! Carlene’s New Silky SPF, Jill’s Waitlist-Worthy K-Beauty Moisturizer and The Coolest At-Home Hair Removal Device

    This week we’ve edited down the latest hot-weather beauty launches (and culled the “stinkers” from our vanities!) to embrace the #DamnGood products that are going to be in our personal rotation all summer long. 




    Tune in to hear about:A much-anticipated lip gloss collab that inspired people to wait in line for *hours* to snag a sample in NYCJill’s new fave K-beauty moisturizer that’s been flying off the shelves since its debutThe skincare emulsion so good that Carlene’s teen daughter is swiping it from her beauty closetThe secret to success when using Makeup By Mario’s new bronzing and shaping  serum An Instagram-worthy Australian import that actually lives up to the sunscreen hypeThe latest at-home hair removal options for your smoothest skin yet – no matter what your budget Plus, is Charlotte Tilbury’s famous Flawless Filter being up-duped, this time by a designer brand?  

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

     

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    Masterclass

    With Masterclass you can learn from the best to be your best. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY.  




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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.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
309 Ratings

309 Ratings

Ju Lynne K ,

Great podcast!

Damn yes let’s go to Paris!!!

Melanieliatsis ,

Top Notch!

This is one of my favourite beauty podcast. I have been an OG listener! (Day one baby!) Carlene and Jill’s knowledge of beauty is outstanding. I love the guests they interview as well as hearing what their favourite products are.

Abeau102 ,

Obsessed, love the info

Listened to all the episodes in about a month- it’s that damn good! Love their #damngood reviews. I’ve really upped my beauty game with all their help.

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