Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
  • 4.6 (27)
  • FASHION & BEAUTY
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY
Gloss Angeles Podcast

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 Courteney Cox, Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez, Scarlett Johansson, Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Barbie Ferreira, Brad Mondo, Emma Chamberlain, Dr. Jason Diamond, Charlotte Palermino and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Rose Siard of Rose and Ben Shares How She Can Make Any Product Work For You and Why She Swatches Eyeshadow on Her Face

    Rose Siard (@RoseandBen) is known for her great makeup tips and face swatches — her content is both useful and a feast for the eyes. She joins us in-studio to share how she became a makeup educator, why she started swatching eyeshadows on her face, share an exclusive new Rose and Ben Beauty launch, and share exactly what happened when she reviewed the new Givenchy powder reformulation. Rose and Ben were also gracious enough to share a code with our listeners: use GLOSS20 for 20% off through 12/31/2024. Shop Rose's episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    How Caliray Keeps the Original "Essence" of Urban Decay Alive with Founder Wende Zomnir

    Wende Zomnir is someone we consider a beauty titan on Gloss Angeles: she co-founded the longstanding cosmetics brand Urban Decay in the '90s, and after selling to L'Oreal and leaving the brand herself, she launched another one: inspired by her passion for the beach, surfing and sustainability, Caliray was born, Wende has a wealth of knowledge about the industry, so we're thrilled to have her on the pod. She shares how Urban Decay was born at a time where brands weren't a dime a dozen, her thoughts on the Naked palette resurrection, what Urban was doing before any other makeup brand, and what she thinks matters most to consumers when it comes to products. Plus, how she keeps the "dirty minds" alive with Caliray and how her second brand differs from her first. She also reveals the product she'd like to see revived in our Misscontinued segment. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. SEP 10

    Passort Photo Problems, How Rhode Made Good on an Issue With Their Pocket Blush, Plus Fall Beauty Trends According to Pinterest

    Is your passport photo too hot? If it is, you might be stopped by TSA during your next international adventure. Kirbie and Sara are discussing why so many people have been having security issues due to their gorgeous pics. We’re also covering the latest shade range drama, which fortunately has a happy ending: Golloria’s review of the Rhode Pocket Blush shades, which resulted in Hailey Bieber making up for their mistakes. Lastly, if you’re curious what’s going to be big in beauty for fall, we’re analyzing the latest trend report published by Pinterest. We dive in, from bow nails to baddie makeup. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. SEP 5

    Why Did Givenchy Really Re-formulate Their Powder? Here’s What We Know

    Are you even a beauty brand in 2024 if you haven’t launched a powder? That’s how it seems lately when you walk into any Sephora or Ulta. However, this explosion of new powders may be the reason why one beloved product has suddenly changed its formula. The powder in question? Givenchy’s Prisme Libre. Kirbie and Sara test the OG version versus the new one to see how it’s changed. But fear not, they also tested two popular formulas that have old Prisme Libre fans breathing a sigh of relief. Speaking of Sephora, Kirbie treated Sara to a “Sephora Surprise” (new segment?!). It involves a lot of Prada à la our girl Sabrina Carpenter. #Taste. We're also sharing a newly launched hair rinse that has our strand shiny as hell. Tune in now!  Thank you to Oribe for partnering with us on a segment in this episode. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  5. AUG 23

    What is "Wildcrafted" Skincare? Alpyn Beauty's Kendra Kolb Butler Shares Why Her Products are Truly Unique

    Thank you Alpyn Beauty for partnering with us on this episode! Have you heard of "wildcrafting" in the beauty world? If you have, it's likely due to Alpyn Beauty. The methodology is starting to catch fire within the industry, so we wanted to have Alpyn's founder Kendra Kolb Butler on the podcast to share everything you need to know about the term, what separates her products from everything else you see at Sephora, and she shares the brand's newest launch — the Clarifying Facial Oil — which some of you have already tested out before everyone else and have already fallen in love with! Kendra wants everyone to get to try her products, so from now until 9/24/24, use code GA on Alpynbeauty.com to receive 20% off your order. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  6. AUG 20

    Celebrity Hair Brand Battle: Blake Brown vs. Cécred vs. Fenty Beauty First Impressions

    We’re back with another update on Blake Lively, but this time, we’re not just talking about her new haircare brand Blake Brown: we’re discussing the drama surrounding her new movie ‘It Ends With Us’ and co-star Justin Baldoni. Kirbie breaks down the TikTok theories. In the last year, we’ve seen so many celebrity haircare brands launch, from Beyoncé to Blake. We’re giving our quick mini reviews/first impressions. Lastly, we’re sharing your picks for the brands who are winning 2024 so far! Shop this episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. AUG 16

    What Actually Happens During a Turkish Hair Transplant

    If you've been on TikTok, you've likely seen many videos of people traveling from all over the world to Turkey to participate in their abundance of medical tourism. Kirbie and Sara recently discovered several people they knew — men, in particular — had traveled overseas to get a hair transplant, and they knew it had to be discussed on the pod. Joining as today's guest is Cuit Gonzalez, who traveled last December to Turkey to get his own. What did it cost? How did the screening process go? What does a hair transplant entail in 2024? Did it hurt? And what made him feel comfortable traveling abroad, alone, after only speaking with doctors online? Cuit goes into all the details in today's ep. Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack for to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  8. AUG 9

    Why Black-Founded Brands are "Quietly Closing" in 2024 with Oui the People Founder Karen Young

    Your favorite Black-owned brand may quietly close this year — that's what Oui the People founder Karen Young shared with her followers a few weeks ago. In 2020, the beauty industry underwent a revolution of sorts. Black-owned brands became a much-needed albeit long overdue priority. Movements like Pull Up For Change encouraged brands to share what percentage of their business employed Black workers, and many brands whose focus specifically highlighted Black skin were launched, supported and celebrated. However, in the last year, we’ve seen a wave of hurdles coming for Black-owned businesses and DEI initiatives. We’re seeing it in other industries as well: top Chief Diversity Officers at top entertainment companies were said to be “leaving their jobs” last year in a Wall Street Journal story titled “The Rise and Fall of the Chief Diversity Officer.” It was recently reported that thirteen lune, a retailer that highlights minority-owned brands, owed thousands of dollars to brands under its umbrella and their partner JC Penney was restructuring the partnership as a result. And the Fearless Fund, the Black women-owned venture capital firm backing early-stage businesses owned by women of color, including the beauty and wellness brands like Brown Girl Jane, Live Tinted, Bread Beauty Supply and more was indefinitely barred from deploying a program last year that doles out $20,000 grants to Black female entrepreneurs.  Karen joins us to share what Black founders are up against and what we can do to help support some of our favorite brands. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB Group Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
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About

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 Courteney Cox, Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez, Scarlett Johansson, Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Barbie Ferreira, Brad Mondo, Emma Chamberlain, Dr. Jason Diamond, Charlotte Palermino and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    425
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gloss Angeles LLC
  • Show Website
    Gloss Angeles

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