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Breaking Beauty Podcast

Breaking Beauty Podcast

By: Dear Media Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins
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Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!© 463267 Art Decorative Arts & Design Social Sciences
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  • Our #DamnGood Best of Spring 2026 Edit is Here!

    Our #DamnGood Best of Spring 2026 Edit is Here!
    Mar 18 2026
    We are officially kicking off spring with a #DamnGood episode featuring our reviews of the products making headlines right now.Listen in as we fill you in on the next-in-texture innovations, from “milk de parfum" pour-on scents to the pan-free pigments emerging from “Leaked” Labs and lip products galore! You’ll hear about:A first look at “Leaked Labs” by past guests The Lipstick Lesbians, including a review of their out-of-the-box, pan-free Flexible Powder, the debut product from their new brand that aims to bring lab-fresh formulas to the public for the first time.A deep dive into spring’s lip stain liner trend, as we compare Kulfi’s crayon stain to the marker versions we’ve seen from drugstore brands.New additions to the “quiet gourmand” fragrance trend, featuring Summer Fridays and the novel, skin-first “Mylk de Parfum” from Noyz.Esthetician Sofie Pavitt’s "acne-safe” SPF 30 — and how the label claim is changing the game for the breakout weary.The spring lip edit: We try out the blurring effect of Merit’s Signature Lip Blush, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s new lip hues and the return of Bite Beauty royalty with Susanne Langmuir’s lanolin-rich, poppy lip masks from LIXR.Psst: Join Carlene on her Instagram live on March 24 at 12pm EST for more info on how-to use her signature product from Cassatt. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! R+CoVisit www.randco.com and use code BEAUTY20 for 20% off your first order.QUALIA LIFEMagnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/BEAUTY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code BEAUTY.SUAVEMajor self-care update: Suave is now available in Canada. We’ve been loving their affordable self-care lineup, including deodorant with 48-hour sweat and odour protection and hydrating body washes made with glycerin and vitamin E. Shop the full lineup and find your favourite scents for just $3.97, exclusively at Walmart.Related episodes like this: Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is HereHow-To Get a #DamnGood Beauty Sleep with Guest Editor Siff Haider, Co-Host of Dream Bigger PodcastMeet Sofie Pavitt, The "IRL Face Tuner" Who’s Seriously Transforming People’s SkinGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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    50 mins
  • The “Quiet Luxury” Facialist’s Skin Bible: A Face Oil Reset For Acne, “Burgundy” LED Face Masks and is Salicylic Acid “Out”?

    The “Quiet Luxury” Facialist’s Skin Bible: A Face Oil Reset For Acne, “Burgundy” LED Face Masks and is Salicylic Acid “Out”?
    Mar 11 2026
    Athena Hewett is the cool girls’ master aesthetician (she counts stylish faces like Chloe Sevigny, Sofia Coppola and Greta Lee as clients). She’s also the hands behind the glowing skin at Khaite and Victoria Beckham’s (!!) A/W 2026 runway shows. Plus the San Francisco-based facialist holds artist-in-residences at the iconic Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan and most recently, with a limited pop-up at Vie Projects Gallery during Paris fashion week, in collaboration with the iconic Dover Street Market Parfums Market.Listen in as Athena reveals all of her quiet luxury secrets, like her unique breakout-busting philosophy that involves a skincare diet of nothing but face oils, her innovative pimple extraction technique that promises to reduce skin damage, along with details on how as a skincare formulator, she chooses ingredients for her small-batch botanical skincare range, Monastery.You’ll discover:How Athena’s creative collaboration with the Coppola Hideaways came to be (and yes, it’s as special as it sounds)How the facialist preps skin for the runway vs red carpet – and the lessons we can borrow at homeHow her skin “reset” philosophy for acne sufferers is totally different than standard approaches– and why she swears you’ll see results on her face oil-based planWhy salicylic acid and tea tree oil are big time no-no ingredients for acne-prone skin, according to the master estheticianThe differences between carrier oils vs essential oils, and when Athena says you should use eachWhy Athena believes you don’t need blue light to treat breakouts, but powerful “burgundy” light therapy to help calm skin insteadFor any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Skincare Guru May Lindstrom: From Living in Her Car to Creating a Cult-Favourite “Blue Cocoon” Balm Celebrity Facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine Reveals His Top #Skincare Secrets! #beautytipsCeleb Esthetician Candace Marino (The LA Facialist) Spills Her Secrets on How To Get #RadiantAF Skin PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Jones Road BeautyFor a limited time our listeners are getting a FREE Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout. Just head to JonesRoadBeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Qualia Life Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/BEAUTY to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code BEAUTY. Timeline NutritionDon’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Timeline Mitopure Gummies at timeline.com/beauty while the offer lasts. QuinceDon't keep settling for clothes that don't last. Go to quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada too.Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    58 mins
  • BONUS: Happy International Women’s Day!

    BONUS: Happy International Women’s Day!
    Mar 8 2026
    Happy International Women’s Day! Welcome to this very special bonus episode in partnership with our friends at amika. Today we’re coming at you LIVE from the brand’s Brooklyn HQ to chat with the two of the women behind one of the most successful growth stories in modern beauty: amika CEO Chelsea Riggs and Director of Diversity, Equity and Impact, Gianne L. Doherty. In an industry that often feels cut-throat and transactional, amika has spent 15 years proving that being a “friend to all” is actually the ultimate business strategy. Tune in as we discuss: Why amika’s philosophy of “rising tides raise all ships” is the blueprint for the next generation of female founders via amika’s Rooted in Growth initiative. Nice guys don’t finish last? How staying true to core values – like B-Corp certification and net-zero goals gives amika a competitive edge.Gianne shares how amika moves beyond buzzwords to embed equity into their R&D and product testing for every hair texture and identity.Scoop alert! We get a sneak peek of their by-popular demand bodycare collection drop that’s in partnership with Forested, a women-led organization that supports both people and the planet through climate-positive, community-centered farming practices. Chelsea explains the internal culture of “radical candor” that helps make amika a “Great Place to Work” for three years runningPssst! In honour of Women’s Day and for a limited time only, get 20% off all amika products using code BreakingBeauty20 on loveamika.com from March 8th to March 15th 2026. And for any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea RiggsSaie Founder Laney Crowell on the Brand’s Cool Girl SecretsLive Podcast! Dupe Culture, Wellness Musts, Skincare That Makes a Difference and *The* Colour of The Year With Jenny Bird & Laney Crowell Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    40 mins
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