Annie and Nick discuss Sephora’s CEO switch-up, Isamaya Ffrench’s makeup collection, the under-reported connection between Uzbekistan’s former ruler and an esoteric haute perfumery company, plus they share a little news of their own. 

S2 Ep88: Our Platinum Jubilee

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Nick and Annie discuss how Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty may be a victim of its own success. Plus, Kiehl’s is out at Equinox, but the non-vegan OG formula is back at Glossier.

S3 Ep130: Equinox Breaks Up With Kiehl’s

How was your Met Gala? If we’re being honest, it was a sleeper. Annie also shares that she is an equal opportunity flirter, and Nick (hopefully) clears up any remaining Arnault/Pinault confusion. 

S3 Ep129: You Say Pinault, I Say Arnault

Orebella just launched, and we have thoughts. Plus, Youthforia’s foundation feels like a f*** you to the Euphoria generation…

S3 Ep128: Don't Blame Bella

Annie reminds us that not everything the Kardashians touch turns to gold. Plus, Nick can’t tell the difference between Victoria Beckham Beauty and Westman Atelier...

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Ulta shares are down, but the beauty industry still carries the weight of luxury fashion on its shoulders. Nick has more bad news about microplastics, plus Annie’s instagram algorithm has become entirely evangelical christian content.

S2 Ep88: Our Platinum Jubilee

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