

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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May 21, 2021 • 1h 7min
Michelle Phan Beyond Beauty: Growing Out of Youtube, Her Appreciation for Astrology and Passion for Bitcoin
There’s no need to intro today’s iconic guest because we are all fans — she is one of the reasons the beauty industry is ~thriving~ today. Michelle Phan walked so we could R-U-N, y’all. But on this episode, the OG influencer-turned-mogul is talking about topics beyond just makeup and skincare. We’re chatting Bitcoin, astrology, and YouTube drama. Plus, the latest Em Cosmetics launch that’ll have you glowing like the🌙 ! Tune in now and be sure to use code GLOSS at EmCosmetics.com through 6/21/2021 to get 10% off your purchase.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2021 • 47min
Psychodermatology, the "Serenity Skincare" Trend and a Drop to Uplift "Sleepy Eyes"
We’ve got a lot to chat about on this week’s beauty news! Kristin Cavallari is coming out with her own skincare line, and while interesting, one thing about it rubs us the wrong way. Zara Beauty is happening, but why? And MAC is collaborating with the CRUELest Disney villain. (A tangent ensures, be prepared. {Disney pun intended.}) Plus, a calming skincare trend Kirbie thinks we’ll be seeing everywhere soon and the game-changing eye drops for anyone with “sleepy eyes.” Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

May 14, 2021 • 43min
Everything You Need to Know About Microneedling with Dr. Ava Shamban
If you've ever considered microneedling for things like fine lines, skin texture or decompressed acne scars — or have had a microneedling appointment before — this episode is for you! We're thrilled to partner with Aesthetics Biomedical on this episode, the company behind Vivace RF Microneedling. Vivace is known as one of the most sought-after name-brand professional microneedling treatments, as it's minimally invasive and helps promote the production of collagen along with radio frequency. To explain more about this technology and go in-depth about all things microneedling, we have board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban on the show today as our expert. We lay out who it's best for, what exactly it does and doesn't treat, what to expect during a treatment, how to find a provider and more. Dr. Shamban explains the difference between at-home and professional treatments, how pairing microneedling with radio frequency can take your treatment to the next level, plus aftercare advice.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2021 • 42min
Prince's Posthumous Urban Decay Collaboration + Jessica Alba's $130M Payday in Beauty Headlines
It's Wednesday (sorry we're a day late!) and we have a lot of celebrity beauty headlines to cover. First up, the Prince Estate has collaborated with Urban Decay on an upcoming collection. Kirbie and Sara share their thoughts (and the missed product opportunities –– When Doves Cry-liner, anyone?). Sara tries to hide her jealousy of Lori Harvey (and fails), who is not only launching a skincare brand, but is testing it on BF Michael "Bae" Jordan. Lil Yachty has us excited about his upcoming nail paint launch, Crete, and we have ideas on how the applicator may be a point of differentiation for the brand. In Instagram drama, people can't stop talking about a Beauty Blender video (let alone the brand's response to the discourse). And we wrap things up with some industry news: Beirsdorf is refuting claims that artificial blue light affects the skin, while Jessica Alba is getting that money, Honey, as Honest Company goes public. Plus, Sara's sweet pout is shouting out a new Chanel gloss-balm hybrid for WOYF that's perfect for getting back into public.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

May 7, 2021 • 1h 1min
How Ayurvedic Doshas Relate to Skin Types, the Ingredient That Rivals Vitamin C and More with Ranavat Founder Michelle Ranavat
If you’ve listened to the pod before, you know we’re big fans of Michelle Ranavat. Her line of luxury botanical skincare products inspired by the beauty rituals of Indian Royalty are not only highly effective, but will also make you feel like a total Queen when using it. In this episode, Michelle chats with us about how she went from STEM to beauty, what the main principles of Ayurveda are, and why you shouldn’t be sleeping on saffron in your skincare. Michelle also offers tips on how we can help India during this devastating COVID surge. Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

May 4, 2021 • 25min
Can Chlorophyll Clear Acne? Plus Every Brand Coming to Kohl's x Sephora in This Week's Beauty Headlines
It's May! In plant news, TikTok is obsessed with chlorophyll for acne, but is there any legitimacy to the claims it helps clear up your skin? We investigate. Plus, we now know every brand that will be available at Kohl's x Sephora, including some notables missing from the list. Tennis champ Naomi Osaka is getting into the SPF game, and Kirbie is dishing (pun intended) on a product that's totally changed her cleaning game.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

Apr 30, 2021 • 56min
Tata Harper on Farm-to-Face Beauty and the Launch of Superkind, Her New Sensitive Skin Collection
We’re closing out Sustainability Month with one of the leaders in the movement. You can’t talk about conscious beauty without talking about Tata Harper. The Colombian-born engineer-turned-beauty brand founder is behind one of the most popular luxury clean beauty brands on the market. On the pod, Tata talks about how her brand has evolved since launching in 2010, what it’s like to run her own business and farm, and what consumers and brands can do to take small steps in being more sustainable. She also shares the news about her latest collection called Superkind and offers a discount just for Glamgelenos!Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

Apr 27, 2021 • 56min
Forever35's Doree and Kate Share Their Full Skincare Regimen and What Advice They Wish They Heard in Their 20's and 30's
It's our last collaboration of Collaboration Madness Month and we're super excited to share it's with Forever35! Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer host the award-winning podcast, where the friends and fellow journalists share all their favorite things, from serums to self-care. Today, we asked them both to break down their full routines to share some of their favorite beauty products, what they think the best self-care modalities are, and share some killer advice they wish they heard in their 20's and 30's.Plus, we'll be on their podcast this week! We're detailing our own regimens and sharing products we think are overrated (or oftentimes misunderstood). Make sure to subscribe to their podcast and give them a follow if you aren't already!Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

Apr 23, 2021 • 57min
The Problem With Palm Oil + Why Creating a Sustainable Beauty Brand Takes Time with MOB Beauty's Victor Casale
We’re closing out Sustainability Month with a beauty legend and a leader in the sustainability movement. Victor Casale is the co-founder of MOB Beauty, a brand focused on creating pro quality makeup with non-irritating ingredients in reusable and recyclable packaging. But before he started MOB, Vic helped launch MAC Cosmetics as the Chief Chemist/Managing Director and then went on to create CoverFX as the brand’s Chief Innovation Officer. NBD. As co-founder of MOB Beauty, his goal is to take all of his industry learnings and make beauty better, not just for the consumer, but for the planet. Vic also talks about how MOB partnered with Credo, Hudson’s Bay, and Element Packaging to create PACT, the first not-for-profit take back program exclusively for the beauty industry. Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.

Apr 20, 2021 • 36min
Sunscreen News: TSA Regulation, Krave Beauty's Beet Shield Gets Discontinued, and Gwyneth Paltrow's Unfortunate Application
It's been a minute since we've filled you in on beauty news, Glamgelenos! This week, Kirbie and Sara are talking all things sunscreen. What's the deal with traveling with SPF? We're giving you the latest from the TSA. If you're still confused why Krave Beauty's Beet Shield is being pulled off the shelves, we're breaking down exactly why. Last, but not least, we're discussing Gwyneth Paltrow's controversial sunscreen application method because of course we had to. Plus, a new brow gel from Kosas that both Sara and Kirbie are obsessed with.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @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.


