A new retinoid ointment is here! In this week’s *exclusive* episode, Carlene leaps into the founder role with the launch of her debut skincare brand, Cassatt Beauty. Listen in as Jill interviews Carlene about the making of Cassatt “La Pommade” Retinoid Skin Ointment - a modern, barrier-supporting update on a French pharmacy classic. From the science behind the low-and-slow retinoid “bio-ointment” to the realities of bootstrapping a beauty brand, Carlene shares what it really takes to bring a dream product to life. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• “This one’s for my peeps.” – Why Carlene created Cassatt La Pommade as an ideal barrier repair retinoid balm for addressing signs of inflammaging in 40+ skin
• Why this next gen retinoid for sensitive skin was created for the beauty editor girlies, too – and how French pharmacy, the slugging movement and jewel box hotels inspired what may be the next instant classic
• The unique way Carlene’s chemist formulated a form of hyaluronic acid in oil for infusing moisture while trapping transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in Cassatt’s retinoid for mature skin 40+, to help prevent retinoid dry-out 
• How to use retinoid ointment nightly in your routine, whether you’re new to retinoids or already a total pro – hello, skin cycling fans!
• Why skincare messaging needs to stop being confusing – and how Carlene designed her retinoid ointment product box just like a beauty editor would

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Bobbi Brown’s juicy memoir, “Still Bobbi” (September 2025), is hot off the press and today, the legendary makeup artist mogul is opening up like never before. From selling her namesake brand to Estée Lauder (that went on to be a billion-dollar empire!) to launching her scrappy second act - the wildly successful Jones Road juggernaut, Bobbi shares her hard-earned career highs, toughest personal lessons and little known beauty moments that shaped her incredible career. Plus, Bobbi shares her best makeup tips – like how to actually use Miracle Balm, along with her expert fix for dark circles that won’t leave you cakey.

Tune in to hear:

• Why Bobbi chose to write “Still Bobbi” now, and the surprising stories inside – from 90s Vogue covers with the likes of Naomi Campbell to family secrets and the reason she’ll always remember Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding 
• The moment Bobbi knew it was time to walk away from her namesake brand, and what came next 
• How the icon built Jones Road Beauty from scratch – and what she learned from starting over
• The definitive guide on how to use the Jones Road Beauty Miracle Balm, like how to pick the best shade for your skintone, why “activating” it is key, and the unexpected fan hack Bobbi never saw coming!
• A surprise scoop on the exciting products that Bobbi is developing next! (Pssst… She’s not “hiding” a thing)

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Fall is almost officially here, and we’re breaking down the season’s must-have beauty products and viral trends – from “toasty” eyeshadow palettes and a soft matte makeup revival to luxe “skin-silking” serums. Plus, our takes on the latest celebrity beauty launches and stay tuned to the end to hear about a $4.99 mascara that we both rate, and a rock-bottom budget acne find from The Ordinary.

You’ll learn about:

• The expert-led brands ushering in a whole new beauty era — We test Jennifer Aniston's hairstylist Chris McMillan's Glassy Blowout Spray, the revolutionary “underpainting” palette from Hailey Bieber makeup artist Mary Philips, and the new Eyeshadow Colorstory Palettes by Selena Gomez's pro, Hung Vanngo
• What sets Victoria Beckham’s splurgy Foundation Drops apart from her contemporaries (hint, Professor Bader’s back in the house of Beckham!)
• First impressions of Martha Stewart’s skincare line — and the reason we’re not writing it off as just another celebrity line yet 
• The soft matte renaissance— meet Glossier’s 2.0 Cloud Paint “Plush” Blush, fluffier powders and “3D matte”
• Do we really need a $200 snatching serum for those on GLP-1 weight loss medications?! 

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Lisa Eldridge MBE isn’t just a makeup artist – she’s a living legend in the beauty world. With over 2 million loyal YouTube subscribers, Lisa helped pioneer the digital beauty space before TikTok was even a thing. She’s painted the faces of Kate Winslet, Dua Lipa and Keira Knightley and worked on campaigns for Chanel, Lancôme, and Shiseido before launching her own eponymous makeup brand. 

In this episode, Lisa shares the passion, process, and precision behind her beloved beauty products – from the viral concealer pencil rooted in her own acne journey to her groundbreaking, plastic-free refillable lipstick. Warm, brilliant and endlessly inspiring, Lisa’s philosophy will change how you think about beauty.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Lisa’s jaw-dropping collection of over 7,000 vintage makeup items – and what they teach us about modern beauty products
• Why Lisa’s Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick is a true sustainability breakthrough – and the buzz it created among industry insiders
• The moment she found out about receiving an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from King Charles’ New Year Honours List – and a touching tip she learned from Keira Knightley ahead of the event
• How-to master Lisa’s signature pinpoint concealing method and patchwork complexion technique—including the best base products for your skin type
• The inside story on Lisa’s brand-new eyebrow pencil launch and why it’s an instant must-have for your makeup kit
• What’s still in Lisa’s makeup bag – her everyday essentials and unexpected beauty staples

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This week we’re joined by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos — the man behind the biggest red carpet hair transformations for Gigi Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian, Amal Clooney, and more. Live from Los Angeles, with support from our friends at Moroccanoil, Dimitris breaks down the Top 5 Hair Trends for Fall 2025 — from the most viral bob haircut of the season to the exact hair color formulas dominating Pinterest boards right now (hello, Silver Tequila and Whiskey Blonde!) 

Whether you're due for a cut, a new hue, or want to stretch your style between appointments, this episode is packed with celebrity hair secrets, recession-proof hair hacks, and TikTok styling tricks that actually work.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• The #1 trending haircut for Fall 2025 (spoiler: it’s a bob, but with a twist)
• Veronica Lake waves vs. ghost waves, the battle is on
• Dimitris’ 3-step volume hack for flat roots
• The best curling irons, rollers, and tools for luxe waves, including the exact size he would take to a desert island
• Recession hair tips: How to prolong your cut, color & blowout on a budget

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This week, we welcome esthetician Gina Mari Jensen, named “Top Celebrity Facialist in Los Angeles” by Allure Magazine and one of the best “Red Carpet Facialists” by Violet Grey. Tune in as the bonafide skin expert (and former ballet dancer and stunt person) gets nerdy with us all about skin, just in time for fall.  

You’ll hear about: 

• Why the career esthetician is a fan of “wet” skin treatments
• The one face soap Gina actually thinks is good for your skin
• The old-school, in-spa facial treatment she still swears by
• The indie, editor-founded skincare brand she believes is truly worth the hype
• Why Gina would never recommend a cortisone shot for a pimple 
• The pore treatment she says Carlene and her teenage daughter could benefit from

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We’re back with another #DamnGood update! This time we’re saluting more products that are so top-shelf worthy that they’re earning a spot in our Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame. 

You’ll hear about:

• Which new expert-led brands are living up to the hype, according to us (and don’t miss updates on Carlene’s upcoming beauty brand! Subscribe to her Substack for more)   
• The beloved products we had to bid adieu to - and it’s not for the reason you might think 
• Jill’s pick for *the* most innovative makeup product that she’s seen in YEARS
• The dark-spot busting serum that’s constantly sold out at Sephora 
• Not one but *two* budget-friendly Maybelline products Carlene
• has in constant rotation 
• The low-key “ugly”  moisturizer that Jill’s emptied three times 
• Stay tuned as we dissect the Urban Decay Setting spray drama! Read more about it here 
• Why “Only Fans” stars like Ari Kytsya are shaking up the beauty influencer game
• For even more Haul of Fame updates, shop any time via our website
• For more shopping faves, follow our Amazon storefronts: 🇨🇦amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast or 🇺🇸amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast

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This week on Breaking Beauty Podcast, we’re joined by content creator, actress, and beauty entrepreneur Claudia Sulewski. Claudia got her start on YouTube at just 13 years old under the handle “BeyondBeautyStar,” becoming one of the OG beauty influencers online. Fast-forward to now, she’s grown her community to nearly 6 million followers, starred in indie films, Apple TV+’s Shrinking and launched her own body care brand, CYKLAR.

We’re talking all about Claudia’s beauty journey—from growing up in the Midwest and landing a major hosting gig with Teen Vogue, to navigating content creation in 2025 and launching one of the sexiest self-care brands on the market.

In this episode, we cover:

• Claudia Sulewski’s early start as a beauty YouTuber and how her content has evolved from I was blue eye shadow tutorials to home renovating vlogs with her partner (musician Finneas O’Connell) over the years
• Her experience working with Teen Vogue and the red carpet celebrity interview she’ll never forget
• The full story behind her brand CYKLAR, including a major rebrand after one year in business 
• Cyklar’s best-selling Sacred Santal Body Wash, her boyfriend’s fave scent in the lineup and what Claudia thinks about Billie Eilish’s latest perfume! 
• The founder’s personal skincare and summer beauty routine, including her go-to LA beauty experts, treatments, and secrets to her glowing skin

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This week, we’re calling on a hair guru with MAJOR Hollywood glam cred, Mara Roszak. Mara is probably best known as Emma Stone’s hairstylist - and fun fact Mara’s done the hair for five different Oscar-winning actresses on the night they won - Emma Stone twice, Brie Larson, Michelle Yeoh and Zoe Saldana

Mara is the  super talented owner of Mare salon in Beverly Hills and in 2021, she debuted her own clean haircare brand called Roz - she started out with just one hair oil and it’s now grown into several skus - and the line is officially now in Sephora stores. 

Tune in to hear about:

• Sick of heat styling? Mara shares how she gets the best results from air-drying hair
• Why “ghost” waves are the new beach waves
• How to make peace with your hair texture - and tips on even how to figure-out your own hair texture if you’ve got a lot of different things going on!  
• How to master a curling iron like a pro so that your style doesn’t flop come summer  
• Thinking about bangs? Mara shares the chic-est way to wear them in summer 2025 
• Why a simple misting bottle and a handful of hair pins are your best friends come hot weather season
• And we get a sneak peek from Mara about a super cool collab she’s doing with American fashion brand - The Great - the hair towel idea born from a busy mom of an infant! 

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She’s back! Celebrity facialist Shani Darden returns for the third time, and we’re taking you inside her Beverly Hills skincare oasis to find out what really keeps her A-list clientele – including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Amanda Seyfried – looking like they might just be aging in reverse. Plus, Shani reveals the exact treatments she does (and avoids) to stay fresh at 50, what she thinks about injectables in 2025, and how she’s reimagining her cult-favorite Retinol Reform. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• PRFM Treatment Trends: Unpacking the celebrity-loved platelet-rich fibrin matrix, why it's the latest “New Maintenance” skincare addiction, and how it compares to traditional fillers.
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• Injectable Threads vs. Filler: Insight into injectable threads that “fill” (not lift), and the real differences between thread treatments and classic injectables.
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• Shani’s Personal Skincare Routine: The professional facial treatments she receives (and the one she opts out of), plus who she trusts to inject and rejuvenate her skin.
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• Retinol Masterclass: How to launch a retinol routine that avoids irritation, when to assess results before calling it quits, daytime myths debunked, and what the “retinol uglies” phase really means.
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• Retinol Reform Serum Revealed: A deep dive into her newly updated formula, why she’s now choosing to put the percentage of retinol on the label, and the reason there’s no lactic acid in this version of the cult classic.

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

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Warby Parker

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