Breaking Beauty Podcast

Sharing a new series from one of our favorite podcasts: IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. On IMO’s special series The Look, Michelle Obama opens up for the first time about her journey and legacy as a fashion icon– in and beyond the White House. Through a series of candid, intimate conversations with her longtime beauty collaborators, fashion insiders, and legendary women–including Jane Fonda, Nina Garcia, Bethann Hardison, Elaine Welteroth, Jenna Lyons, among others–she reveals how she and her team leveraged the scrutiny of her public image to boldly celebrate self-expression, inclusion, and cultural impact. A companion to her book, The Look celebrates an extraordinary legacy of authenticity and representation that continues to permeate culture, politics, and fashion today. In this episode, a table of legends talks about aging. Actress and activist Jane Fonda, former model and activist Bethann Hardison, and designer and businesswoman Jenna Lyons join Michelle to discuss what it means to age: to not just physically evolve, but also to come closer to our own purpose with age. Plus, they share some surprising advice about love.

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Emily Wood is the answer to, “What comes next after clean beauty?” The makeup artist’s viral, on-the-go, freestyle bold makeup videos (no mirror required!) that you simply can’t scroll past.  

The UK-born artist is undoubtedly a creative force to watch in 2026 and beyond (ELLE UK just anointed Emily as one of the game-changing women changing the industry) and her editorial work has been featured in Grazia and British Vogue. Brands are taking note too: she’s collaborated with 19/99 Beauty, Glow Recipe and Cult Beauty.

In this episode Emily opens up about: 

• How being neurodiverse has been the key to Emily intuitive makeup technique, and self-regulation
• How she gets her “scribble” and “smear” techniques to look good on the move 
• How to experiment with colour in a way that will work for you 
• Why she’s saying no to “butter girl” fall 
• The dream makeup artist she’d love to collab with – and will we ever see her develop her own line?
• How her emotional support eyelash curler (for real) has helped her through her struggles with PTSD and anxiety 
• Plus, Emily shares what it’s been like to watch her sister’s (Aimee Lou Wood) star rise – and does she ever do *her* makeup for the red carpet? 

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• Ash K Holm's "Snatch-ural" Lifted Makeup Tutorial - Plus Bronzer & Lip Combo Secrets!

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Medik8

Medik8’s new Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream is an anti-wrinkle moisturizer, clinically proven to visibly improve skin firmness, elasticity and reduce the appearance of deep set wrinkles. Visit Medik8.us to discover more. Use code BREAKING20 to save 20% off your order! 

Quince

Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good, look polished, and last from Quince. Now available in Canada, Quince is perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Go to quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

Kana Company

Kana Company is a Black-owned shapewear and boob tape brand built to help women look and feel confident in any outfit. Visit KanaCompany.co and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. 

Canopy 

Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. Use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. 

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If you’ve ever felt like your blackheads have permanently landed, or that your pores are starting to sag, today’s episode is for you. This uninterrupted bonus conversation is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Curology and we're diving deep into the most common pore mysteries with Dr. Whitney Tolpinrud, MD, FAAD, Board Certified Dermatologist and Medical Director at Curology. 

Listen in as Dr. Tolpinrud debunks the myth of "shrinking" your pores, and reveals the true causes of clogging—from hormones and comedogenic ingredients to invisible micro dust pollution.

You’ll learn:

• Pore size & aging: Why your pores appear to sag as your collagen breaks down.
• Sebaceous filaments vs. blackheads: How to figure out what you’re dealing with before you treat.
• What’s in her doctor’s bag: How Dr. Tolpinrud chooses the right prescription-strength ingredients to treat breakouts and improve skin texture for varying skin types.
• Myth-busted rituals: Does dunking your face in ice water or using a steamer really "open or close" your pores? Plus, are extractions a do or a don’t, according to the derm?
• Introducing Curology Day Prime Rx, the first-ever prescription acne treatment that doubles as a blurring, shine-reducing primer—customizable to treat acne, dark spots, or even rosacea!

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Curology 

Curology, the pioneer of personalized prescription skincare, is our exclusive show partner for this episode. They have treated over 5.5 million patients across the USA.  

Curology is giving Breaking Beauty listeners a special link to try DayPrimeRx - the first-ever prescription acne treatment and primer - for FREE when you subscribe, just pay $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 current skin concerns and a few photos with a Curology dermatology provider who will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique skin goals. This will include DayPrimeRx if it’s right for your unique skin!  Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information. 

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• How-to Make Your Makeup Last Longer! A 101 Masterclass on Skin Prep, Primers, Powders & Setting Sprays with Makeup Artist Pro Ruby Hammer, MBE

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Ever wondered how the stars manage those incredible, voluminous hair transformations? Trust us, they didn’t wake up that way. This week, we're diving deep into the art of hair extensions with one of the best in the biz, Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway. Lacy's signature, sculptural looks have graced the covers of Vogue and New York magazine on talents like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, and her creative skills have been tapped by the likes of Chappell Roan, Tessa Thompson, and Michelle Williams. As a Creative Brand Partner for Bellami Hair, Lacy is the authority and today she’s sharing it all.

Tune in to hear all about:

• The best way to choose hair extensions as a newbie
• How a pro like Lacy keeps her hair extensions neat, tidy and ready for the camera at all times (no tangles here!)
• How-to wear extensions without damaging your natural hair
• How-to blend extensions so that you get a seamless effect
• The exact budget-friendly products she uses to clean and style the extensions in her kit 
• Stay tuned to the end where Lacy shares a little tea about working backstage on a well-known reality TV show (you won’t believe which one!) 

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Curology

Curology DayPrimeRx is the first-ever prescription acne treatment and primer. Listeners based in the US can try DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, and pay just $5.45 for shipping and handling! To claim this offer, go to curology.com/beauty to take Curology’s skin quiz. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information. 

Canopy 

Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. Use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. 

Kana Company

Kana Company is a Black-owned shapewear and boob tape brand built to help women look and feel confident in any outfit. Visit KanaCompany.co and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. 

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Just in time for the Sephora Savings Event (October 31st - November 10th), we’re sitting down with finance‑savvy beauty creator Rachel Wiseman — the brain behind the viral “Beauty Math” series — to decode the real cost of beauty products and the smartest ways to shop the season. Listen in to discover why beauty math literacy matters and how it can prevent you from feeling like you “got robbed” whenever you leave the store.

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In this episode you’ll discover:

• How do sneakflation and shrinkflation apply in the beauty industry? The way brands shrink their product sizes or inflate “deal” prices while selling the same product.
• What “anchor price” means and how it affects your purchase decisions.
• The 2025 version of the “Lipstick Index” – does it still hold?
• How tariffs and loyalty programs are influencing beauty pricing and whether refill products truly save you money.
• Her category‑by‑category cheat sheets: the best value skincare, eyeshadow palettes, multi‑use makeup, and packaging that gives you the most bang for your buck, explained.
• Holiday shopping tips you’ll want to bookmark: mini vs jumbo sizes, Advent calendars, and what deals are genuinely worth it.
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Medik8

Medik8’s new Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream is an anti-wrinkle moisturizer, clinically proven to visibly improve skin firmness, elasticity, and reduce the appearance of deep-set wrinkles. Visit Medik8.us to discover more and use code BREAKING20 to save 20% off your order.

Quince

Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/breakingbeauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 

Nutrafol

See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the 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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This week we are thrilled to welcome Selena Gomez's makeup artist Hung Vanngo! Hung is best-known as the glam guru creating elevated, flawless and snatched looks for starlets like Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Harrier. Tune in as the newly-minted brand founder shares all of his next-level eye makeup secrets. 

But first, we hear first hand about Hung’s personal journey from refugee camp to in-demand Toronto makeup artist to becoming the visionary behind Selena Gomez’ rosy and radiant wedding look.

You’ll find out:

• Why Hung launched his new, namesake makeup brand with a whopping eight eyeshadow palette colourways. 
• How to choose the right eyeshadow texture — matte, satin, metallic, or 3D matte — to achieve his signature celebrity eye look.
• Hung’s expert tips on how to apply eyeliner the right way, including why he prefers brown over black and when to use gel eyeliner vs kohl eyeliner
• The story behind Hung’s newly launched long-wear gel eyeliner pencil, inspired by the iconic Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon (RIP 😢) 
• Must-know wedding day makeup tips from the celebrity MUA – including how to make your eyeliner and eye makeup last all day.
• The Rare Beauty product Hung keeps in his kit at all times – and why it’s a hidden gem for flawless finishes.
• Hung’s top makeup tips for mature skin, including ageless holiday glam ideas inspired by Julianne Moore and Helena Christensen.

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

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Quince 

Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/breakingbeauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada!  

Curology

Curology is giving Breaking Beauty listeners a special link to try DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, just pay $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 current skin concerns and a few photos with a Curology dermatology provider who will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique skin goals. This will include DayPrimeRx if it’s right for your unique skin!Go to curology.com/beauty to get your first bottle of DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, all you need to pay is $5.45 shipping and handling.

Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.

Canopy 

Canopy Humidifier’s clean moisture combats dryness, sensitivity, dullness, and fine lines & wrinkles, promoting a healthy skin barrier and increasing the efficacy of your topical skin care products. Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. Use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. 

Tia Health Clinic

Tia providers are trained specifically in women’s health. If you’re ready for a healthcare experience that actually sees and supports you as a whole person, book your appointment today at bit.ly/asktia-beauty.

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This week’s uninterrupted conversation is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Aveeno. This week, we’re sitting down with top dermatologist Dr. Kim Blakely, who’s here to explain her tried-and-true methods for getting your healthiest skin for the fall and winter months. Dr. Blakely explains what’s really happening when your barrier is compromised, which everyday habits make the cracks in your skin even worse, and how to build a dermatologist-approved winter skincare routine that *actually* keeps your complexion calm and resilient.

You’ll learn:

• Why your skin barrier weakens during cold, dry weather – and how to recognize the early warning signs.
• Ceramides, niacinamide, azelaic acid and oat – the ingredients that this dermatologist relies on most for barrier repair and long-lasting moisture.
• The *right way* to apply moisturizer and what to layer next for maximum hydration and locked-in results.
• How long you should wait in between skincare steps – and why timing is key to your skin barrier routine.
• Dr. Blakely’s “short contact therapy” hacks for using retinol and other actives all season long – while keeping a fragile barrier in tact.

Aveeno is our exclusive show sponsor

This fall, save weather-weary skin with the Aveeno Calm + Restore line that soothes and strengthens skin barrier for your healthiest skin yet. Check it out now at drugstores! 

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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“Life of a Showgirl” fall is here! This week, we’re diving into the ultimate Taylor Swift-inspired beauty lineup – think glitter freckles suitable for a Showgirl’s dressing table, creamy woods-inspired fragrances and opalescent shine – in celebration of the mogul’s latest album. From the fragrances we’re obsessing over to the cult beauty products Taylor actually reaches for herself, this episode is your VIP pass to everything iconic, utterly covetable and slightly savage this szn.

Disclaimer:  *Please note that mature themes are discussed throughout* 

We discuss:

• Taylor Swift-adjacent fragrances: How Lore’s “Somewhere But Nowhere” fragrance, debuted by ex-Rhode CEO Melanie Bender, is the “woodsy” scent to covet this minute– at a fraction of the price of a certain Santal classic 
• A Blake Lively comeback? How Taylor’s BFF figured into the highly-anticipated album, and why we’re rethinking everything we thought we knew about Blake Brown haircare
• Elizabeth Taylor lore: We break down the parallel between Taylor Allison and Liz Taylor – one iconic fragrance at a time.
• Actually romantic: The story behind the Charli xcx diss track and the “Puffer Gloss” Vs. “On Stage” lippie showdown we’re calling now
• The real beauty products Taylor swears by: From her go-to mascara, to the glitter patches currently selling out and her go-to lipstick, Jill reveals the actual beauty products Taylor herself keeps on her top shelf

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Timeline

If you’re ready to upgrade your skincare routine, now’s the time. Go to Timeline.com/beauty for 10% off—and experience what cellular-powered skincare can do for you.

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See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. 

Canopy

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

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This uninterrupted episode is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Timeline. Meet Timeline Chief Brand Officer Jaimee Holmes, whose resume reads like a wish list of dream gigs, with prior roles at Benefit, Ole Henriksen, Too Faced, Marc Jacobs Beauty and Goop. 

Today, Jaimee tells us everything there is to know about the Swiss biotech company she’s proud to lead into the next era in longevity science. Plus, we spill the tea on beauty rebrand hits and misses, including how to know when it’s time for a refresh from the Master of the Rebrand herself.

You’ll learn about:

• Now backed by L'Oréal's Bold Ventures, why Timeline is poised to become the next big thing in longevity skincare
• Everything to know about the Swiss biotech company’s breakthrough ingredient, Mitopure – powered by Urolithin A and 56 patents – and how it aims to target cellular aging from the inside and out
• Insider insights on biotech beauty pricing, marketing truths and where the future of the industry is headed
• Plus, industry hot takes! The CBO offers her opinion on which brands are tops in her books and what it takes for a brand to master its own longevity
• Pssst! Look out for Timeline’s first ever, immersive pop-up “Longevity Lab” in SoHo this month

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Timeline:

If you’re curious about Timeline, we have a very special promo code just for our audience. Visit timeline.com/breaking and use the code BREAKING at checkout to get 20% off your entire order. 

Shop everything mentioned in this episode here: 

TIMELINE | Mitopure Softgels 

TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Eye Cream

TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Dewy Cream

TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Barrier Cream 

TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Gentle Cleanser

TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Firming Serum

TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Resurfacing Exfoliator

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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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MARA

MARA’s best-selling, award-winning Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil is the ONLY way to wash your face. Powered by fruit enzymes like pineapple and pumpkin to gently exfoliate skin. It’s also multi-use - can be used on damp or dry skin, as a light peel, to gua sha or dermaplane! Head into your local Sephora to shop MARA, or head to Sephora.com – and don’t forget to wash your face! 

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