

Gloss Angeles
Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
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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Nov 13, 2024 • 52min
How Life Has Changed for Susan Yara After that Major e.l.f. Acquisition
It’s a rare occasion – we have a returning guest, and it’s a good one! Susan Yara joins us for the second time (first time in person!) and we cover a lot of ground: her new podcast My Life Online with Susan Yara, how her life has changed since e.l.f. acquired Naturium in 2023, and her new single status. Plus, she gives her $0.02 on several beauty headlines, from tablet beauty to Pat McGrath’s product strategy and the 40+ makeup movement. She also shares more about Naturium’s latest launch: a rich moisturizer that rivals more expensive options. Shop Susan's episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 29min
Lili Reinhart Introduces a New(ish) Skincare Ingredient, Mevalonic Acid, From Her Brand Personal Day
She’s famously an actress, a poet, a producer and privately a reiki master, and now she’s launching her own skincare brand! Lili Reinhart joined us at our living taping of the pod at Beautycon this past weekend to talk about her skincare line Personal Day, share her struggle with acne, her experiences on accutane while filming Riverdale, how she wants the entertainment and beauty industries to change, and the mental + skin health tie.Shop Lili's episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 56min
GLAMOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR with the Unapolgetically Honest Amanda McCants
Get ready to meet your new favorite follow. Amanda McCants is a hilarious (and gorgeous) influencer and actor. Today, she joins us in studio to share her journey to online stardom, how she developed her one-of-a-kind voice, and what it takes to create her viral skits. Amanda reveals her favorite LA beauty spots, how an autoimmune response from Covid-19 causes her to endure massive breakouts that cover her entire face and what she does to combot them, and, of course, shares her expert tips for “just being hot.”But before Amanda joins us, we break down our Halloween costumes and share the shenanigans that took place at Kirboween 2024! Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 41min
From Scars to Success: Basma Hameed on Beauty, Inclusivity, and Color Theory
In this episode, we sit down with Basma Hameed, the inspiring founder of Basma Beauty. After suffering third-degree burns as a child, Hameed turned her personal challenges into a passion for helping others with scars, leading her to open a specialized clinic in Toronto and Beverly Hills and then launch her very own beauty brand. We discuss her journey from patient to practitioner, the innovations she’s pioneered in product development, and why inclusivity is at the heart of Basma Beauty.Shop Basma's episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 38min
Reviewing Allure’s Best of Beauty List. Plus: Are Beauty Brands Really Greenwashing Worse Than Fashion? Our Thoughts
Allure’s annual Best of Beauty list is out! Kirbie and Sara review (some of) the over 300+ list of winners across the categories, including best sheer lipstick to best detergent (yes, there’s even a category for detergent!) We know that the beauty industry is working to be more sustainable, but are they more talk than walk? We unpack a new report from Good On You that claims nearly two thirds of the beauty brands it assessed rated “Not Good Enough,” or worse. What does it really mean? Let’s discuss! Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 36min
The “Pretty Person” Problem, Extending Our Healthspan, & An Olsen Twins-Inspired Missed-Continued
On today's episode, Kirbie and Sara share their learnings from an enlightening trip to Stanford's Longevity Institute with Estée Lauder and dive deep into the difference between lifespan and healthspan—how long we live versus how well we live. They also tackle the "Pretty Person Problem," unpacking the complexities of beauty privilege and its unexpected challenges. Then, they're absolutely puzzled by the new "contrast" beauty trend. To end, Sara shares her longing for a discontinued Elizabeth and James perfume that she just can't get over. Bring back White Nirvana! Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2024 • 33min
Do Collagen Supplements Really Do Anything? Plus More Listener Questions, Answered
What’s the best dry shampoo these days? How do we really feel about ingestible collagen? And what products do we think cannot be duped? Kirbie and Sara answer our Glamgelenos’ latest inquiries from our Slack Channel. We also announce some very exciting news about Beautycon, including who we’ll be chatting with as our guest on Saturday, November 2. If you want to join us, head over to Beautycon.com to grab your tickets and use code GLOSSPOD for 25% off! Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 34min
These Beauty Headlines Will Spook You
Happy Haunting Season! We’re kicking off the month with some of the spookiest stories from the beauty community. From a blush that claims to be universal but looks ghostly to an influencer who had an unwelcome visitor in her hotel room while she was sleeping, there’s a lot to keep you up at night.Watch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2024 • 43min
Pati Dubroff on Working with Margot Robbie and Cindy Crawford, and What She’d Never Do as a Makeup Artist
Pati Dubroff is one of the most in-demand makeup artists of our time. Getting her start taking side jobs at MTV's House of Style to assisting Francois Nars, Pati always envisioned herself making up faces. From Margot Robbie to Cindy Crawford, she's adored by stars and brands alike. She's currently a Chanel makeup artist — a coveted job — and in the last year you've seen her work during iconic beauty moments like the Barbie press tour and Sofia Richie's wedding. Pati joins us to give us an incredible rundown of what's on her face, what she learned early in her career, how Margot Robbie really is that amazing, what we don't realize as beauty consumers, and the five things she'd never do as a makeup artist.Shop Pati's picksWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 38min
What is Tarte’s Strategy, Exactly?
Several big news items to discuss this week: we’re hosting a live episode of the pod at Beautycon this year! And we’ve got a discount code on tickets. Use GLOSSPOD for 25% off! We’ll be announcing our special guest next week. Cassandra Grey bought back Violet Grey after Farfetch acquired it (and shortly after dissolved their beauty sector). We dive into why we’re excited to see it back in her hands. But the biggest news of the week revolves around Tarte, Hermes bracelets, and gifting etiquette. We’re genuinely confused about the brand's current social strategy — even as beauty editors, we rarely know what product is being launched or promoted, as most of the discussion online tends to stem from their unsavory antics. Extravagant press trips and designer gifts are great, but is it getting the brand the return they desire? Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launchJoin our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


