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Rare Beauty just dropped its most personal product yet — a fragrance — and we’re giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how it came to life. Joyce Kim, Chief Product Officer at Rare Beauty, joins us to talk about what it’s like working with Selena Gomez and what it takes to create products that truly resonate, beyond just going viral.

We get into the development journey behind Rare Beauty’s new scent, Rare Eau de Parf...

This week, we’re joined by Sarah Cheung: beauty content creator turned founder of the viral brand Sacheu Beauty. You’ve probably seen (or worn) her game-changing Lip Liner STAY-N (Billie Eilish, Kirbie, and Sara are all fans!) which sells every six seconds and has redefined what it means for makeup to actually last.

We chat with Sarah about the journey from filming beauty tutorials to formulating hit products, what inspired her ...

We kick off this episode with a quick trend report before diving into the news about Ami Colé. ICYMI, the brand is shutting down after four years — a major loss for the industry. We unpack what this means for beauty as a whole and how it reinforces our (unpopular) take on patronizing your favorite minority-owned brands at Target.

On the flip side, Urban Decay might finally be entering a new era. We break down their bold ambassador p...

Whether you’re taking a selfie, shooting a brand campaign, or just trying to get a decent headshot, knowing how to work a camera — or work with one — makes all the difference. This week, Kirbie and Sara chat with their dear friend and uber talented photographer Max Bronner, whose work spans beauty, fashion, and editorial, to get his expert take on how to feel confident and look your best on camera. Max shares how his past life in b...

Rhode is officially landing at Sephora — but what does that mean for other brands at the retail store? Kirbie and Sara dive into Rachel Strugatz’s report on Puck and unpack how Hailey Bieber’s buzzy brand could disrupt the Sephora ecosystem. Plus, Ulta Beauty has acquired beloved UK beauty retailer Space NK — is this the first step toward UK expansion, or a move to solidify Ulta Beauty’s luxury ambitions stateside? Tune in as we ex...

We’re officially halfway through 2025, so Kirbie and Sara are breaking down the biggest beauty headlines of the year so far. From Rhode’s major sale and Drunk Elephant’s decline, to Kylie Jenner getting real about her boobs and the rise of Caveman Skincare, we’re recapping it all. Plus, we’re talking sunscreen drama, Lashify lawsuits, Tarte trips, Old Lady Energy, blephs, facelifts, and the brands we think are winning 2025.

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This week, we’re celebrating six amazing years of Gloss Angeles with six beauty lessons and tips we’ve picked up along the way. From how to sharpen your brow pencil without a sharpener to strategic powdering and drenching your face in setting spray, we’re sharing our personal game-changing tips and lessons. Plus, our incredible listeners share what they’ve learned – like powdering lashes before mascara, their favorite makeup brushe...

Hi Glams! Just general PSA that we will be taking the week off next week. See you for our anniversary on 7/8!

She’s the mastermind behind one of the most revolutionary tools in beauty history: the Beautyblender. This week, we are joined by legendary makeup artist and founder Rea Ann Silva for a conversation that goes way beyond the sponge. Rea Ann takes us back to the '90s, reflecting on her experience as one of the go-to MUAs for ...

This week, Kirbie and Sara are dishing on two new products they cannot stop using: Kosas’ latest mascara that somehow does it all and Colourpop’s juicy Glossy Lip Stain that delivers major shine with surprising staying power. Plus, the internet is in a tizzy over Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s hair in Ryan Murphy’s new series — is it historically inaccurate or just plain bad? We have details from Amy O'Dell and Lauren Sherman. And in b...

In this episode, Sara sits down with Isamaya Ffrench, boundary-pushing makeup artist, creative director, and founder of Isamaya Beauty. She shares how it all began with painting faces at kids’ birthday parties, and the wild, wonderful road that led her to creating unforgettable looks for Rihanna and redefining the rules of beauty. From her early influences in 3D art and industrial design to the moment she finally felt “seen” in the...

This week on Gloss Angeles, we’re talking about Kylie Jenner getting real about her boob job—and why we’re here for this new era of honesty from the beauty queen herself. We’re also breaking down a new study on TikTok-fueled skincare routines among teens and tweens that has us seriously concerned for Gen Alpha’s barrier health and future sun damage. Plus, we touch on the Boy Smells Citrush relaunch and the Charlotte Tilbury x Dalla...

He’s the king of vitamin C, and he’s back on Gloss Angeles! Cosmetic chemist and BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson returns to talk all things formulation, from how vitamin C plays with other buzzy ingredients to the biggest myths still floating around TikTok skincare. We get into the truth about hybrid SPFs, what it really takes to innovate in today’s saturated market, and how Ron navigates formulating for multiple brands, including ...

What’s in our bags? From hand sanitizer to our go-to scents, we’re spilling the contents—and the beauty products we can’t live without. From a drugstore mascara that’s been turning heads (and getting Kirbie a lot of compliments) to a new lip product from Violette_FR, we have a bunch of recs to share. We’re also breaking down Pinterest’s top summer beauty trend predictions, from “hibiscus nails” inspired by tropical florals to “astr...

Celebrity makeup artist and Tatcha’s Global Director of Artistry Daniel Martin was our very first guest on Gloss Angeles back in 2019 and now he’s back, just ahead of our 6-year anniversary! In this episode, we’re digging into what’s in his kit (and what needs to be in yours), how his career has changed over the past six years, and the most chaotic parts about being a MUA. He also chats about what it was like filming with his besti...

Two big pieces of news this last week, and of course we’re covering what many would consider the headline of the year: Rhode was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty ahead of its third birthday. In a year when M&A has been relatively quiet (we didn’t forget you, Touchland!), this sent waves throughout the entire internet. And everyone has thoughts or at the very least questions, so we’re detailing what’s actually happening now that Rhode ...

Too Faced is known for the three Fs: fun, frills and fragrance! The packaging is perky, the scents always mouthwatering. Elyse Reneau, who has been with the company 9 years as the Head of Global Makeup, joins us to share her journey from working makeup counters and thinking she wanted to be a celebrity makeup artist to landing a gig at Too Faced — a childhood dream. She breaks down several products from the brand worth trying, from...

First thing’s first: we break down all the magical details from Zoe’s Snow White makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland. Meanwhile, Sara has her own transformation: she shares her experience getting injectables for the first time with Dr. Nancy Samolitis, which devolved into a discussion about beauty standards: do Gen Alpha and Gen Z have it harder than millennials? Plus, we break down why the once-reliable “lipstick in...

Bella Hadid made major headlines at Cannes by debuting a hair transformation: the famous brunette had what her colorist Jacob Schwartz coined “Supermodel Blonde,” a warm, soft, multi-dimensional shade. Jacob, who is Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, was actually supposed to film the pod with us a few weeks ago before he got the call, and now that he’s back, he’s sharing Bella inspiration for the look, why...

In this episode, we break down three major celebrity beauty launches: Shakira’s new haircare brand, Jasmine Tookes’ body care line, and Savannah James’ foray into skincare. Are these drops worth the hype or are we hitting peak celeb beauty fatigue? Then, we dissect the recent Business of Fashion piece on Drunk Elephant’s recent decline. Is Gen Z really to blame for the brand’s fall from grace, or is the truth more complicated?

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