Gloss Angeles

Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
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  • Fashion & Beauty
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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 Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez; Dr. Jason Diamond, Danessa Myricks, Mario Dedivanovic, The Lipstick Lesbians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10h ago ·  Video

    How Much Strength Training Do Women Actually Need? With Fitness Coach Bec Taylor

    What if your workout goals had less to do with getting smaller and more to do with getting stronger? Nike Coach and ultra-runner Bec Taylor joins us to talk about building a fitness routine that helps you feel good—especially as you approach your 40s. We ask how much strength training women actually need, what “lifting heavy” means, and how to know when it’s time to pick up a heavier dumbbell. Plus: getting into running, fueling your workouts, and navigating changes in energy and recovery during perimenopause. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2d ago ·  Video

    Are Lifestyle Festivals Still Worth It? Plus, Is Full Glam Really Back?

    Is full glam making a comeback, or do we just want a really dramatic lash? We dig into Pinterest’s beauty report, from frosted makeup and grunge eyeliner to increasingly specific manicures—and why everything sounds like something we’d order for dessert. Then, we discuss attendee complaints about Create & Cultivate and Beautycon: What should your ticket actually get you, and are conferences still worth the money? Plus, Sara makes her case for Kirbie to watch Felicity, the college drama that deserves a spot in your fall viewing lineup. Glamgelenos, who’s joining us for a rewatch—or watching for the first time? Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 9 ·  Video

    Why Your Hair Won’t Grow: Breakage, Thinning & Hair Health With Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd

    Feel like your hair hits a certain length and just… quits? Board-certified dermatologist and Nutrafol Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd joins us to explain the difference between thinning, shedding, and breakage—and why identifying what’s happening matters. We discuss how stress, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, and GLP-1 medications can factor into hair changes, plus how heat styling, color, and hair porosity affect length retention. We also explore Nutrafol’s Strand Serum, how caring for your strands differs from supporting growth, and the habits worth reconsidering for healthier-looking hair. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol. *Strand Serum is a clinically tested, physician-formulated serum designed to deliver: • 83 percent reduction in breakage after 5 uses on damp and dry hair vs. non-conditioning shampoo • 85 percent reduction in frizz after using on damp hair vs. maximum frizz • 6x stronger hair when using Nutrafol SH/CD/Strand Serum on damp hair vs. non-conditioning shampoo **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ***NSF Certified for Sport certification features rigorous product testing for contaminants like heavy metals, to verify formulation and label accuracy, as well as testing for 290+ banned substances Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 6 ·  Video

    Scarlett Johansson's The Outset Is Closing—Why Celebrity Beauty Requires More Than a Famous Face

    Content warning: We open with a discussion of sexual consent and sexual assault, including alcohol-related impairment, looking out for friends, and supporting survivors. Support resource for the show notes: RAINN offers confidential support at 800-656-HOPE (4673) and https://rainn.org/hotline. What does it take to make a celebrity beauty brand work—and what happens when its founder wants to stay out of the content world? With Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand The Outset winding down, we discuss the warning signs, the limits of star power, and why launching a brand and building one are two very different jobs. We’re also sharing our current obsessions, from a $25 cushion foundation to a $45 curling iron. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Why Your Neck Looks Older Than Your Face—and What Skincare Can Actually Do with Esthetician Katy Bacon

    Your face has a skincare routine, but your neck is crying for help! This week, we’re joined by Murad esthetician and global educator Katy Bacon to talk about the skin we tend to forget: our necks, chests, and hands. We ask why these areas can start to look different, how hormonal changes and sun exposure factor into the conversation, and whether a dedicated neck serum deserves a spot in your routine. We also get into silicone patches, peptides, supplement claims, and what topical skincare can realistically improve. Plus, Kirbie brings her ongoing battle with the “retinol uglies” to Katy, who explains why a higher percentage doesn’t tell you everything about a formula. Murad partnered with our program, Gloss Angeles Confidential, to give 300 listeners ages 35+ the opportunity to test its Retinol ReSculpt Neck & Décolleté Lifting Serum. Hear about our experience and check out listener reviews on Murad’s website. Plus, use code GLOSSANGELES20 on Murad’s website, October 1–December 31, 2026, to get 20% off your order. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 29 ·  Video

    Caroline Hirons Has Thoughts on Exosomes, Eye Cream, and Beauty’s Copycat Problem

    Skincare expert and Skin Rocks founder Caroline Hirons joins us to cut through the industry’s biggest claims, buzziest ingredients, and what to expect in her upcoming book. She ranks PDRN, exosomes, collagen, and peptides by how convincing the evidence actually is, explains where to spend your skincare budget—whether you have $100 or $500—and reveals the pricey product category she’d never pay for. Plus, Caroline weighs in on eye creams, using acids with retinoids on mature skin, the YISE/Jones Road name drama, and why seemingly every beauty brand launched the same eye patches at once. Plus, she shares more about her upcoming book, Skin Rules. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 22 ·  Video

    600 Episodes! Plus, Best of Beauty Hot Takes + How Well Do We Know Our Own Show?

    600 episodes later, how well do we actually know our own podcast? To celebrate the milestone, our producer puts us to the test with a quiz covering nearly seven years of Gloss Angeles—from past guests and memorable beauty headlines to the products our guests couldn’t stop talking about. Do we remember what we said, who said what, and which products earned our stamp of approval? Play along and see if you know Gloss Angeles better than we do. Plus, we give our takes on the Allure Best of Beauty list! Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 18 ·  Video

    The Truth Behind Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards With Jessica Cruel

    Thousands of products enter Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards. So how does the team decide which ones deserve that little red seal? For the awards’ 30th anniversary, we’re joined by Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel to go inside the testing and deliberations, find out how new launches compete with longtime favorites, and clear up whether a brand can pay to win. We also look at how the awards have evolved over three decades—and what this year’s winners reveal about beauty now. And you can attend to see some of those products in action at Best of Beauty Live in October—more details here. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespod Email: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez; Dr. Jason Diamond, Danessa Myricks, Mario Dedivanovic, The Lipstick Lesbians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    607
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gloss Angeles LLC
  • Show Website
    Gloss Angeles

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