This week we are diving deep into the world of cosmetic dentistry and oral health with the most in-demand aesthetic dentist on the planet, Dr. Michael Apa. Listen in as Dr. Apa gives us a masterclass on how-to seriously level-up and love the appearance of your teeth – even if you’re on a budget.

You’ll hear about:

• Veneers 101: Pros, cons, costs and what to ask during your very first consultation.
• Invisalign vs braces: Find out which one Dr. Apa would choose – and why.
• Red flags: Dr. Apa shares his “no-go” zones for Botox and how lip fillers and other cosmetic enhancements can impact cosmetic dentistry.
• “Ozempic teeth”: The impact that rapid weight loss can have on your face, and why you should wait to hit your "goal weight" before investing in a smile makeover.
• The never list: The three habits Dr. Apa personally avoids as a leading cosmetic dentist.
• Girl math: If veneers aren't in the budget, Dr. Apa reveals the two non-invasive treatments that offer the biggest “glow-up” for your smile

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• Boob Jobs The Ultimate Guide With ‘Natural Aesthetic’ Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan

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This week we’re reuniting with Siff Haider - Arrae co-founder and fellow Dear Media podfam -  for a #DamnGood deep dive into the ultimate beauty sleep routine! What’s the perfect room temperature? How about the best calming skincare before bed? The pajamas that are *actually* comfortable and the robe that will make you feel like you’re staying at a 5-star hotel? All will be revealed!

And in true podswap fashion, don’t miss your Breaking Beauty hosts over on Siff’s podcast, Dream Bigger, this week discussing 2026 beauty trends, where we stand on kids using skincare and much more.  Pssst - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch this episode and our back catalog! 

In this week’s episode you’ll hear about:

• Sleep hygiene: How warm is too hot? How cool is too cold? We debate the perfect temperature for optimal sleeping and the mattress to choose if you lean one way or the other.
• From an $18 K-beauty cleansing balm innovation to a splurge-y bath soak, we share our sleepy-time skincare musts.
• Wind-down routine: The nighttime ritual Siff swears by to drift off to La-la-land without a worry.
• To track or not to track? Siff’s review of the Oura ring and whether it’s worth the investment for sleep tracking.
• How Carlene’s C-Pap machine, HRT prescription and anti-depressants have impacted nighttime wake-ups and her energy by day. 
• Magnesium vs. melatonin: Siff explains which sleep-inducing hero ingredient is featured in Arrae formulas – and the reason the other ingredient has lost favour.

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• Your Ultimate #DamnGood K-Beauty Shopping Guide is Here! Featuring Guest Host and Korean Skincare Expert Ava Lee AKA @GlowWithAva
• #DamnGood Special! The Best (And Worst?!) Beauty Innovations of All Time Featuring Guest Editor Brooke DeVard. Plus, Is Clarisonic Back?
• The #DamnGood Skincare Tools That are Actually Worth The Cheddar with Lauryn Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential

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Merit Beauty

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Laura Geller, QVC Queen, legendary makeup artist to the stars and founder of her namesake brand, joins us in the studio! From her early days backstage on Broadway to her latest campaign partnering with Real Housewives of New Jersey star and winner of The Traitors Season 3, Dolores Catania, Laura is proving that Gen X beauty is the main event 2026. 

Listen in as we dive into the backstory behind the famous Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation, her "scoop alert" on the brand’s upcoming celebrity collaborations and why she was one of the first founders to insist on using age-appropriate models when everyone else said it wasn't “aspirational.”

You’ll discover:

• Going viral: How Laura Geller’s brand, founded in the 90s, became an Amazon #1 bestseller in 2026 (and had retailers like Sephora and Ulta come calling).
• Broadway secrets: Laura recalls working with Audrey Hepburn, and the no-fail lesson she learned for having stage makeup (and real life looks) last all day 
• The concealer “exchange”: How-to choose the right concealer for “age spots” versus dark under eye circles – and why you should never blend right up to the lash line.
• Eyeliner for textured lids: Pro techniques to stop liquid liner from “skipping” on hooded eyes – and how-to upate an eyeliner look for 2026
• Framing the face: The “Big Three” areas (eyes, lips, cheeks) where we lose definition as we age and how to add “notice me” features back

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Happy New Year, podfam! In this week’s “State of the Union” episode, we dissect the beauty trends, ideas and brands we predict will dominate in the year ahead. Then, with news of a Buffy The Vampire reboot, stay tuned for a catch up with Sarah Michelle Gellar about 90s nostalgia, budget skincare and how she stays kick-butt ready.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• Pajamas? Picture frames? Evening bags? Why beauty brands are all-in on stylish extras in 2026 – and where the expansion trend may come out thin.
• Meet “Patsumers” – the powerful group of beauty influencers said to dictate skincare purchases next
• How K-Beauty “ear seeding” spa treatments are making a DIY face-snatching debut in North America
• Olympic-sized moves: why beauty-meets-sports is finally hitting the mainstream. 
• Sarah Michelle Gellar’s 2.0! The original Vampire Slayer talks to us about her latest role as an Olay ambassador, fave fragrances borrowed from her daughter, best (and worst!) 90s beauty moments and… is there a Buffy reboot in the works?!

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• Kate Hudson’s Secrets To Glowing From The Inside Out

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Merit

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

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Healthy skin, this way! As we wrap up the year and head into 2026, we’re setting you up for your best skin success with board-certified dermatologist, and Neutrogena consulting dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll. Dr. Carroll (who happens to be Carlene’s personal derm!) joins us to discuss the core philosophy of healthy skin, revealing the most effective habits we should be adopting now that we're officially in winter – and all year long. 

Dr. Carroll shares the science behind skin barrier repair, dispelling myths about hydration, layering SPF like an expert and identifying the sneaky bad habits that might be secretly sabotaging your skin.

You’ll learn:

• The #1 worst cold-weather ritual you absolutely must stop doing to avoid destroying your skin barrier
• The gentle, derm-approved ingredient you should reach for when you've over-exfoliated and your skin is red and flaky
• The reality of UV rays that penetrate your car and home windows and why your winter skin is exposed even when you're cozy inside
• The lip balm trap: Find out which common ingredients could actually be making your chapped lips worse and encouraging another irritating bad habit.
• The simple hack for your home that helps your skin retain moisture without spending a dime on new face creams.

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! 

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• A Derm Explains: The Science-Backed Ingredients That Will Help You Achieve Healthy-Looking Skin For Life, What’s Overhyped and Do Those Tiktok Skincare Hacks Actually Do Anything?
• Does Stress *Actually* Age Your Skin? Is Cortisol Face Real? Dermatologist, and Psychiatrist Dr. Amy Wechsler

Thanks to this week’s show partners: 

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Nutrafol

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

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This week we welcome double board-certified dermatologist AND dermatopathologist, Dr. Aegean Chan to bridge the gap between medical dermatology and your daily skincare routine. Tapping her clinical expertise in medical dermatology, skin cancer and acne, we unwrap Dr. Chan’s professional insights on the skin barrier, sun protection, and why she believes we should be wary of "anec-data" especially when it comes to a $400 serum.

In this week’s episode, we discuss:  

• How truly complex the skin barrier is (as she sees it under a microscope), and why it's the foundation of great skin
• Holiday break ready! Which sunscreen Dr. Chan personally buys in bulk
• Truth bombs about Vitamin C! Why Dr. Chan doesn’t think this hero ingredient is right for everyone
• Why she *doesn’t* think shopping for skincare based on a pH level is a necessary strategy
• What Dr. Chan makes of transdermal patches for skincare – are they the future of youthful skin?
• Plus: Should we rethink trending, in-office procedures like radiofrequency combined with microneedling per recent FDA guidelines?  

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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! 

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• Derm Hot Takes! The Real Deal on Those Viral Hypochlorous Acid Skin Sprays, the Most Legit At-Home Skincare Devices and the Unsexy Vitamin C Serum You Need To Know About Now
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• Dr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging Skin, The New Accutane-Alternative For Acne and Should You Mix Your Rx Retinol With Drugstore Moisturizer??

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Enjoy our limited-time holiday offer — a personalized prescription FREE with your subscription, all you pay is $5.45 shipping and handling! To claim this offer, go to curology.com/beauty to take Curology’s skin quiz! In just a few minutes, you’ll share your skin concerns and upload a few photos for a licensed dermatology provider, who will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique goals. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.

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In our 2025 Beauty Year in Review, we’re getting "spicy" about the industry’s biggest wins and flops. Listen in to hear all about the viral Guadalajara facelift taking over TikTok, the rise of cosmetic surgery transparency and the slice of good news impacting young women in beauty (finally!).

As beauty conglomerates shift their focus, we break down why integrity is the new authenticity and how the "glam squad" is officially outshining the A-list celebrity brand. Plus, we celebrate Gen X beauty finally having its main character moment, all thanks to Carlene (we kid, we kid).

You’ll hear about:

• Kylie Jenner’s momentous silicone implant reveal, Simone Biles’ blepharoplasty and why everyone is talking about the Guadalajara facelift lady in the "year of the Hollywood facelift." 
• How the over-40 demographic is reclaiming the spotlight, both at retail and with a new wave of beauty creators.
• Why 2025 saw a shift toward expert-led lines like Hung Vanngo and Chris McMillan, and why hiring Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye (formerly of Ami Colé) was a genius credibility play for Skims Beauty.
• Product Placement on blast: Why "Nobody Wants This" & "All’s Fair" peeved off so many viewers in so little time.
• A candid look at the public call-outs taking over our group chats 
• The "Integrity Deficit"- unpacking DEI backpedalling and what it means for Big Beauty.

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! 

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Seed

Get ahead of the New Year with a routine that helps you now by going to Seed.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.

Curology

Breaking Beauty listeners get an exclusive link to Curology’s limited-time holiday offer: a personalized prescription FREE with your subscription—all you pay is $5.45 shipping and handling! To claim your first bottle free, go to curology.com/beauty to take their skin quiz. Share your concerns and upload a few photos for a licensed dermatology provider, who will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique goals. Restrictions apply; see website for full details and safety information.

Canopy 

Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter. Even better, use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you!

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

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Olympian Simone Biles recently opened up about it. Carlene has done it. And according to the latest polls, blepharoplasty is officially the #1 cosmetic surgery around the globe –  surpassing liposuction, breast augmentation and even rhinoplasty.

To help us uncover everything to know about the latest eye opening procedures, we tapped Toronto-based Oculoplastic Surgeon and Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Babak Maleki, who Carlene trusted with her own ptosis correction and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. 

Tune in to hear about:

• What exactly is blepharoplasty, and who is a good candidate? 
• Bleph 101: How much you can reasonably expect to pay for a blepharoplasty, how much time to set aside for recovery, scar care and how long results last.
• Don’t sign on the dotted line without asking your surgeon this #1 question at the consultation stage.
• What happens when bleph goes too far, like some “surprised” celeb faces we’ve seen this year. Is there an “undo” button? 
• Why Carlene required *two* surgeries, and how she feels about the experience now.
• Why Dr. Maleki is banking on “micro-fast” transfer for the future of fixing undereye hollows. 
• For the surgery shy, the in-office, non-invasive treatments that Dr. Maleki recommends to keep eyes looking fresh (including his fave eye cream!)

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• The “Undetectable” Era Flex with Dr. Catherine Chang: From “Jellyroll” Botox to the Bijoux Lift and are 20-somethings *Actually* Getting Facelifts?

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Breaking Beauty listeners get an exclusive link to Curology’s limited-time holiday offer — a personalized prescription FREE with your subscription, all you pay is $5.45 shipping and handling! To claim this offer, go to curology.com/beauty to take Curology’s skin quiz! In just a few minutes, you’ll share your skin concerns and upload a few photos for a licensed dermatology provider, who will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique goals. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.

Nutrafol

Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1.5 million people. Give the gift of confidence this holiday season with Nutrafol. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone on your list, visibly healthier, thicker hair is the gift that keeps on giving. Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code BREAKING. 

Canopy

Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter. Even better, use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you!

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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In this #DamnGood review episode, we’re testing the most viral products to hit our feeds this year. From a $6 drugstore cheek stain to celebrity launches and a $400 fragrance, we determine once and for all: are they really #DamnGood – or just hype? 

But first, we have a PSA "phone-a-friend" in partnership with the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) to chat with toxicologist Dr. Kimberly Norman about the potential risks associated with counterfeit beauty products. 

We break down:

• Our honest review of the Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Hydrating Serum Foundation – is this actually the best foundation of the year? Plus, our take on the Tarte CC Under Eye Corrector. 
• The truth about Mikayla Makeup’s POV Beauty Lip Ampoule & AMP Kit. We test the longevity, texture, and why this launch has been so polarizing on TikTok.
• $6 Dupe vs. Designer: The viral ELF Sheer For It Blush Tint is the affordable dupe for Benefit Benetint – we compare the wear, pigment, and application tips.
• Primer showdown! Reviews of the Maybelline Poreless Jelly Primer and the viral hit Grown Alchemist Primer (millions of views!).
• Primo supremo? Does the Dua Lipa Augustinus Bader Ula line live up to the hype? Plus, our take on the esthetician-beloved Ziip Dot Nano-current Acne Device 
• Fragrance fever? Carlene tries out the highly sought-after (and highly priced) white floral scent Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif.

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 

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Experience the most trusted magnesium for purity, potency, and performance. Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Plus it’s non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free, making it a choice you can feel good about. Go to Qualialife.com/BEAUTY for 50% off. And here’s a bonus, use the code BEAUTY for an additional 15% off your order. 

Canopy

Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter.  Even better, use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you! 

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Santa, baby! We’re here to deliver the #damngood gifts of the season that the beauty lover on your list will *actually* want - no snoozefest presents in sight. Watch, and subscribe to this episode on YouTube! 

You’ll hear about:

• The makeup musts we’re swooning over (a luxury blush trio, lip gloss “stacks,” and a palette fit for Celine Dion)
• A makeup-meets-indie jewellery collab that’s sure to spark conversation at any holiday party 
• A chic AF bar soap gift set that’s giving us major flashbacks to a coveted childhood stocking stuffer
• The high quality hair clips that not only hold up the thickest hair, but that are also the hottest style accessory of the season 
• A French-girl approved advent calendar that doesn’t skimp out on beauty goodies
• A limited edition version of a 100-year old fragrance that’s been updated for the vanilla lover on your list! (And the insider tip for how you can personalize it.) 
• One of the most-searched for beauty gifts of the season, revealed (this one might surprise you!)

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