Breaking Beauty Podcast

Saie Beauty launched four months before the pandemic, but instead of closing up shop, it managed to slay anyway. Today, Saie founder Laney Crowell takes us back to her roots growing up in France, China and Los Angeles, before building her beauty start in the cut-throat world of fashion magazines. (She even interviewed to be Anna Wintour’s assistant – seven times!)  

Listen in as Laney reveals why even in an increasingly crowded “Clean Beauty” market, Saie was needed anyway, developing climate-neutral certified, best-in-class formulas that have won awards, gone viral on TikTok and earned a celebrity following thanks to the brand’s signature, “Saie Glow.” 

For the uninitiated, we find out why the Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35 Sunscreen is so damn popular, along with scoop on the upcoming Saie Hydra Beam “concealer from the future,” that’s set to drop next. Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out why Saie’s vintage merch using upcycled clothing is hands down the coolest Earth Month initiative we’ve ever seen.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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MURAD

Murad is dermatologist-founded skincare that formulates highly effective formulas backed by clinical testing. Shop murad.com to save 20% and get free shipping with your $60 purchase when you use code BEAUTY.

PRINT FRESH

Printfresh is a women-owned and operated luxury sleepwear brand with inclusivity and sustainability in mind, with sizes ranging from XS to 6X. Head to printfresh.com/breakingbeauty or use code BEAUTY for 15% off your first order with fast shipping & free exchanges.

PAIR EYEWEAR

Get glasses as unique as you are, starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/BEAUTY for 15% off your first purchase. 

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya


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It’s a #DamnGood, spring skin care special! First, we break down Glow Recipe’s highly-anticipated, first ever sunscreen (and point out a striking similarity to a Rihanna fave.) Then, we unpack Curél’s affordable, ceramide-packed moisturizing spray that sold out within days of landing on Amazon in North America. And, are you here for the “beauty snacking” trend? (It’s not what you think!) Stay tuned to the end for our under $15 finds, including a pH-balancing drugstore cleanser and a serum-drenched sheet mask that soothed Jill’s SOS flare-up.

But first, we’ve got Earth Month news! We’re talking about the MAJOR sustainability initiative that goes beyond lip service – a group effort by industry giants that’s aiming to universally ‘score’ a beauty product’s ecological footprint, set to launch by the end of this year. Our new, zero-waste shower staples, RIP Deciem’s cult-fave Chemistry Hand Cream – it’s all in today’s buffet episode of everything you need to know in beauty this month.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

PROMO CODES When you support our partners, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Print Fresh

Printfresh is a women-owned and operated luxury sleepwear brand with inclusivity and sustainability in mind, with sizes ranging from XS to 6X. Head to printfresh.com/breakingbeauty or use code BEAUTY for 15% off your first order with fast shipping & free exchanges.

Nutrafol

Grow thicker, healthier hair and support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month’s subscription. This is their best offer anywhere and it is only available to US customers for a limited time.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya


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Palm Beach-based certified trichologist Bridgette Hill is entering the chat on stress-induced hair loss, alopecia, receding hairlines in women, seborrheic dermatitis and more. We’re even finding out whether baseball caps are bad for boyfriends, hunny! Dubbed “The Scalp Therapist,” Bridgette is a former hair colorist who’s worked on editorial shoots and risen the ranks at elite salons like Garren and Oscar Blandi in New York before turning her attention to the paramedical field of trichology.

Today, Bridgette explains why trichologists are like naturopaths for your hair, and what’s involved in a root scalp analysis you can book virtually. Plus, we find out how to troubleshoot early signs of hair loss, which supplements are worth the money, whether red light therapy *really* works and which affordable item you can snatch from your pantry to help balance your scalp’s moisture barrier. Finally, are scalp facials the new facial-facials? Tune in to hear the 1-2-3 steps to nurturing a thriving scalp where hair loves to grow.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

PROMO CODES: When you support our show partners, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

OUAI

Discover a new OUAI of life with the Leave-In Conditioner from OUAI! Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase.

MURAD

Murad is a dermatologist-founded skincare line that’s backed by clinical testing. Shop murad.com to save 20% and get free shipping with your $60 purchase when you use code BEAUTY

Print Fresh

Printfresh is a women-owned and operated luxury sleepwear brand with inclusivity and sustainability in mind, with sizes ranging from XS to 6X. Head to printfresh.com/breakingbeauty or use code BEAUTY for 15% off your first order with fast shipping & free exchanges.

*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


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This week’s guest is Sofie Pavitt, the Welsh-born, NYC-based esthetician known as the “IRL Face Tuner” on Instagram. Her jaw-dropping before-and-afters for acne, scarring and hyperpigmentation have caught the attention of Glossier Founder Emily Weiss – not to mention Allure, IntoTheGloss, The Cut and Byrdie.com, who named Sofie “Esthetician of the Year” in 2021.

Today, the rising-star facialist is unlocking all of her secrets, revealing how we can dupe similar results at home. (Pssst - Sofie has been known to completely transform clients’ complexions virtually, without ever seeing them IRL!)  We get the go-to products she recommends as a baseline protocol, along with her best advice on dealing with acne prescriptions like spironolactone, and the brand new in-office treatment she’s praising to undo scarring.

And finally, we get the scoop on Sofie’s upcoming product line currently in development. You know our calendars are marked!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Murad

The Murad Correct & Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 45 is a 2-in-1 innovation that feels and corrects like a serum and protects with 100% mineral SPF. Shop murad.com to save 20% and get free shipping with your $60 purchase when you use code BEAUTY 

Ettitude

Ettitude’s selection of bamboo bedding is silky-soft and gets softer with every wash. Right now, you can get 20% off your order, plus free shipping, when you visit ETTITUDE.com/BEAUTY. This is Ettitude's best offer, but don’t wait—it’s only for a limited time. 

Athletic Greens

Receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/beauty to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance. 

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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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Celebrating Breaking Beauty Podcast’s 5th anniversary, 4.5+ million downloads and over 150 guests, this week’s episode is an audible beauty party – and you’re invited! Tune in as we introduce “Haul of Fame,” a shoppable curation of only the most iconic, game-changing products that we’ve talked about in the past – all in one place.

Plus, to mark the milestone, we’ve got fan merch! Listen in to hear all about our peachy-keen “Damn Good.” crewneck, along with our long-sleeved t-shirt featuring our new, Winky-Lash mascot. 

And finally, ever wonder which beauty products we use ourselves? For the first time, we let you know which #DamnGood skin care, makeup, hair products and tools made it to our permanent top shelves.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Nutrafol

Grow thicker, healthier hair and support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month’s subscription. This is their best offer anywhere and it is only available to US customers for a limited time.

Redecor

Practice your interior design skills and express your creativity with Redecor! Download Redecor for FREE on the App Store or Google Play Store.

*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


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Meet our new podfam,  Hunter McGrady and Michaela McGrady, hosts of Model Citizen Podcast! Hunter and Michaela are the Hollywood-bred sisters and curve models who are slaying the body positivity game, collectively earning multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue spreads, landing covetable campaigns with the likes of Skims and Good American and partnering with QVC to release its most size-inclusive fashion range to date, "All Worthy by Hunter McGrady."

Today, Hunter and Michaela are spilling all –  from how they maintain confidence within the cutthroat modeling industry to why they’ve turned down fashion jobs to battling “fat phobia” bias at the doctor’s office. Plus, the siblings get real about their own journey away from face-tuning as they reveal the exact beauty products they use to look camera ready on their popular Instagram feeds. And finally, how can we support our sistah's in our everyday lives? Stay tuned to the end to find out!

PODSWAP ALERT: Tune in to The Model Citizen Podcast tomorrow to hear Carlene and Jill discuss how the world of beauty and media is changing – for better and for worse – along with the top beauty tricks they’ve learned themselves after five years of podcasting.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

PROMO CODES: When you support our show partners, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Ouai

When you’re ready to undo some damage, hit the reset button with The OUAI Detox Shampoo. Go to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase.

Athletic Greens

No need for a million different pills and supplements to look out for your health. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase when you visit athleticgreens.com/beauty. 

*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

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Clayton Hawkins is the wig-wearing, vintage hot tool-collecting hairstylist to Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron and Emily in Paris’ Ashley Park. Today, we’re diving deep into his tickle trunk, as Clayton decodes the hottest hair trends of 2022, so far. The “shullett,” bottleneck bangs, Y2K baby braids – we’re covering it all, honey. We find out the exact products in the Hollywood hairstylist’s hair kit, from the essential brushes to the $6 dry shampoo and the hot tools – 70s, 90s and new – that he thinks are definitely worth the investment. 

But first, we discuss the recent Olaplex headlines that prompted some TikTok users to start binning their hair holy grails. Do they really cause infertility? Jill’s not throwing away her bottle yet, guys! We reached out to the brand for their official statement. (To understand the science behind the study that led to banning of the ingredient in the EU and why testing on rats is different from testing on humans, we recommend watching Dr. Michelle Wong aka @labmuffinbeautyscience's breakdown of this topic.)

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

The Ouai

When you’re ready to undo some damage, hit the reset button with the OUAI Detox Shampoo. Go to TheOuai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase. 

Athletic Greens
Right now, it’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition. To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/beauty. 

Ettitude
Ettitude offers bamboo bedding, bath and sleep essentials that are gentle on your skin and our planet. Right now, you can get 20% off your order, plus free shipping, when you visit our exclusive link: ETTITUDE.com/BEAUTY. This is Ettitude’s best offer, but don’t wait—it’s only for a limited time.

*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

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Between her unmistakable Massachusetts accent and her next-level looks, TikTok makeup artist Mikayla Nogueira has earned 10.4 million followers in just 2 years. In today’s episode, Mikayla reflects on her epic metamorphosis, from apprenticing as a special FX makeup artist at her father’s haunted house, to her very first viral TikTok video where, scarred from bullies, she hid her iconic accent before learning to embrace her true self. 

And since Mikayla is the powerful makeup artist single-handedly making all of those beauty products go viral on TikTok, we find out which Holy Grail items she uses everyday, from her fave indie eyeshadows to her ride-or-die mascara and the front-running longwear foundation she’s testing for her upcoming wedding. Plus, we discover which #1 product turned around her cystic/hormonal acne forever, and we hear about the over-hyped complexion product that failed the Mikayla test. 

BONUS: For the first time ever, we have exclusive content available only on TikTok! Follow us on TikTok for a hilarious beauty vocabulary lesson with Mikayla!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Athletic Greens 

Visit athleticgreens.com/beauty to receive a FREE one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. 

Redecor 

Practice your interior design skills and express your creativity with Redecor. Download Redecor for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

Produced by Dear Media. 

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Calling all #materialgirls! If you’re feeling the effects of inflation so hard rn, get ready to slash your beauty bill with the Spring 2022 drugstore edition of the #DamnGoods. In today’s episode, Jill gets her hands on a K-Beauty essence made from 90% snail mucin (don’t worry, it’s cruelty-free, everyone). Plus, we hear all about the return of a cult-fave salicylic acid serum from The Ordinary that spawned a 400,000 person-long wait list.

Then, stay tuned to hear about which budget mascara came out on top among the many tested by Carlene – an $8 falsie-effect formula that’s already taken TikTok by storm. Plus, Carlene tries yet another hit complexion product from the gurus at L’Oréal, Jill finds a brow product that can only be described as the love child between Glossier Boy Brow + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze and finally, do you love a matte lip crayon but find them too drying? Don’t worry, Megan Thee Stallion (and Carlene!) have got you covered.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Nutrafol

Grow thicker, healthier hair and support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month’s subscription. Plus, free shipping on every order. Available to US customers for a limited time. 

*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

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Today’s back-to-basics skincare topic is: exfoliation! We’re welcoming  "Rihanna-Approved" esthetician Sean Garrette, who knows as much about beauty products as he does your epidermis. Featured in Vogue, Into The Gloss, Allure and InStyle, the New York-based facialist is making the world of skin accessible, inclusive, genderless – and stylish af (just check out his dreamy Instagram feed.)

In this episode, Sean breaks down the exact right way to exfoliate your skin – from the cleansers, toners, tools and tricks you need for your skin type –  at every price point. Plus, we find out the under-the-radar exfoliating ingredient he recommends to his clients most, and the reason he thinks that dry brushing your face isn’t a good idea, no matter what the headlines say.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Chanel

Harnessing the revitalizing powers of the Red Camellia flower, CHANEL Research introduces a new generation of sustainably developed skincare: NUMÉRO UN DE CHANEL. Beauty Ahead of Time. Discover the collection at chanel.com.

*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

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