Gloss Angeles

Donni Davy, the makeup artist known for her bold style, discusses her journey from Craigslist to being a makeup department head. She shares insights into creating looks for TV and film, her collaboration with Face Lace, and her favorite affordable product. The chapter also explores the impact of Euphoria makeup on popular culture and breaking beauty rules.

A few weeks back, we raved about the one and only Droplette: a misting device that uses technology to deliver ingredients not on top of the skin, but into the skin. Looking for a solution for a medical disorder, founders Madhavi Gavini and Rathi Srinivas saw the value Droplette offered the skincare industry, and thus a device was born. We had so many questions about the product itself after featuring it on What's on Your Face that we figured the best people to answer your questions would be the founders themselves! If you're considering getting a Droplette, listen to this ep first to learn the science behind it, how it works, the proper way to use it, and what ingredients they have to offer. If you decide it's something you'd want to invest in, use code GLOSSANGELES at checkout to get $50 off your purchase! 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.

We are still in shock from the news that after 20 years, Becca Cosmetics will cease operations in September. We have our thoughts on what could have ultimately lead to the downfall of the cosmetics brand. In our new (and certainly recurring) segment Celebrity Skin, we have a slew of celebrity launches to discuss. (Yes, more!) We dive into one of the incubators behind many celebrity-lead brands to give intel on what we may see more of in the future. Plus, there's a ton of new product launches you'll want to be on the lookout for, from a new setting powder from a Sara-beloved brand to body makeup from Robyn "Rihanna" Fenty herself. This week Kirbie caps off the show with a luminizer you'll be gunning to get your hands on.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.

In 2015, Melissa Butler pitched her brilliant business on ‘Shark Tank’ — a bold, colorful, and inclusive beauty line that she believed would disrupt the market. She was rejected and criticized, but that didn’t stop her. Years later, The Lip Bar would become one of Target’s best-selling makeup brands, garnering a huge fan base which included the likes of Michelle Obama (more on that in the episode!). Now, Melissa is partnering with Walmart to make her incredible beauty products even more accessible to everyone. In our interview, Melissa shares how she got into Target (it involves a blind email), the sacrifices she had to make to grow the brand, and why she’s so excited about working with a corporate retail giant, despite its bad rep. Plus, Melissa shares a Gloss Angeles exclusive having to do with her organization The BLK PACT — you don’t want to miss it.Follow The Lip BarGlossangelespod.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.

Kirbie and Sara are back with some piping hot beauty news! First up, a boatload of celebrity beauty brand launches including one from the indefatigable momager-turned-momtrepreneur Kris Jenner herself. Would you buy KJ skincare? Let’s discuss. We’re also talking the latest K-Beauty trends and the hairstyle (and jeans) TikTok youths love to hate. Plus, a concealer/foundation from Marc Jacobs that’s earned a spot as Sara’s #WOYF this week!  Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to celebrity estheticians in Hollywood, Kate Somerville is the OG. Kirbie and Sara have been longtime fans of Kate and her products, as well as her famous clinic on Melrose Place. But there’s a lot more to know about Kate than the famous faces she’s worked on or the skincare she’s made. In our interview with the legend herself, Kate shares stories about growing up in a barn, her battle with eczema, and how she transformed Janet Gaynor's (the first woman to win an Academy Award) old home into a beauty institution. We also picked her brain about the future of aesthetics, why peptides are so necessary, and the latest addition to her skincare range, KateCeuticals.Follow Kate Somerville on InstagramPurchase KateceuticalsGlossangelespod.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.

In honor of Valentine's Day — or Galentine's Day as we like to call it over here at Gloss Angeles — we have Matthew Herman, co-founder of Boy Smells, on the pod to discuss all things candles, fragrance, and emotions (specifically the ones that certain scents can evoke). Matthew and his partner David Kien founded the brand in their LA kitchen as an experiment back in 2016 and now, Boy Smells is one of the most popular candle brands on the market. They even have a collab with the one and only Kacey Musgraves (you've heard Kirbie talk about their "Slow Burn" candle on the pod, no doubt). In this episode, Matthew shares how they transitioned from fashion to candles, what the process is like when creating different scents, and the upcoming launch of the brand's new "cologne de parfums," launching March 2nd.Follow Boys SmellsGlossangelespod.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.

Is your skin dry? Or is it just dehydrated? Are you aware there is a difference between Aquaphor and Vaseline? What are you doing in the shower that's causing more harm than good to your skin? Esthetician, brand-founder and glow queen Joanna Vargas is today's guest to discuss the purpose of our skin, the difference between hydrating and moisturizing, and what factors may be contributing to your parched complexion.Plus, Kirbie is sharing what's on her face today: an incredible tool that has reduced the severity of her undereye hollows. Tune in to hear about this magical device and soak up all of Joanna's tips and tricks!Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I think she changed our lives," Sara tells Kirbie. And it's true. Bridgette Hill, WTS, a certified trichologist known as The Scalp Therapist is a wealth of information that will change the way we treat our hair and scalp moving forward. What are microbiome imbalances and how do they affect your hair growth? Why hasn't scalp health been studied until recently? Are you overcleansing your hair? What haircare product should you not spend a ton of money on? And why do you need to buy condiment bottles ASAP? Bridgette answers all of these questions in today's episode, dishes on her favorite products and offers so many amazing tips for getting the most out of your haircare. So grab your favorite hair oil, massage that scalp of yours and get settled for an incredible episode, Glamgelenos!Follow Bridgette: @TheScalpTherapistGlossangelespod.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.

Don't be offended — we've been in your exact position. That's why we're sharing our tips on how to avoid these three extremely common mistakes you're making when it comes to your skincare routine. They may sound like common sense, or they may surprise you — it's hard to know since skincare is so personal. It's a topic we're commonly asked about and we hope this guide helps you get out of skincare any skincare drama you may be entangled in, from bad application habits to purchasing for the wrong reasons.Before we dive into that, we're sharing our thoughts on influencers and makeup artists partying during the pandemic and how we plan on covering them moving forward, plus we're introducing a new format for What's on Your Face. This week, Sara details her love of a hairdryer than's not only affordable but lightweight, powerful and s'cute.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.