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July 28 Did MCoBeauty Just Find a Smarter Way to Dupe? Plus, Gap Fragrances Are Back
MCoBeauty just leveled up its dupe game, teaming with Skindinavia—the actual company behind Urban Decay’s original All Nighter setting spray—to relaunch that discontinued formula as All Dayer for $19.99, undercutting UD’s reformulated version by $15. We’re breaking down why this “Dupe 2.0” strategy (bringing back cult formulas instead of knocking off living brands) might be MCoBeauty’s smartest, most lawsuit-proof move yet, and which other discontinued formulas we’re begging someone to resurrect next. Plus, Gap is officially in the beauty business, reviving its iconic 90s scents Dream, Grass, Heaven, and Om as elevated eau de parfums alongside a new fragrance, Harmony. If you had a bottle of Gap Grass in middle school, this one’s for you.

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32 min
July 24 How Toni Bravo Helped Rhode Get Bronzer Right—and Why Beauty Brands Miss the Inclusivity Mark
Toni Bravo didn't just go viral with a purple blush—she sparked a larger conversation about representation for deeper skin tones in beauty and turned it into one of the industry's most influential creator careers. The former Rare Beauty social media manager joins us to discuss what she learned working behind the scenes in beauty and media, the inclusivity gaps she still sees in marketing, and why some brands continue to miss the mark. We also get candid about creator finances, from buying two homes before 30 to turning down brand deals that don't align with her values, plus the boundaries that help protect her mental health as a public-facing creator. And, of course, we had to ask the "CEO of Blush" what's on her gorgeous face.
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48 min
July 21 Is “Slop Face” Really Taking Over Hollywood? Plus, Our Case Against No Mascara Summer
The Hollywood Reporter recently argued that today's stars all have the same "slop face"—but we think they're looking at the wrong group. We debate whether actors like Barry Keoghan and Zendaya actually prove Hollywood still celebrates distinctive faces, and whether the homogenized look is more of an influencer and creator phenomenon than an acting one. Plus, we weigh in on The Cut's "No Mascara Summer" trend, why Pamela Anderson, Alicia Keys, and Gigi Hadid can pull it off, and why we'll be hanging onto our mascara wands for the foreseeable future. (Read the story by Kristina Rodulfo that we reference here.)

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32 min
July 17 7 Years of Gloss Angeles: Unaired Episodes, Deleted Interviews & the Beauty Splurges Actually Worth It
Seven years and nearly 600 episodes later, we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories we’ve never shared—from the interviews that never made it to air to the episodes we deleted (and why). We also discuss the importance of media training, what actually makes someone a great podcast guest, and why we’ve become more selective about who we invite on the show. Plus, we’re weighing in on the TikTok trend of beauty purchases that are actually worth the splurge, from in-office treatments to everyday essentials.
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34 min
July 15 Hung Vanngo is Making Foundation Matching Easier, Too Faced Revives Sweet Peach & Why CoverGirl Is Betting on Gen X
Hung Vanngo is officially entering the complexion category, and we're breaking down everything to know about his new Red Carpet Skin Foundation, from its unconventional shade system to whether it has what it takes to stand out in an overcrowded market. We also dive into Too Faced's nostalgic Sweet Peach revival, including what made the original launch such a phenomenon and the products we think are missing this time around. Plus, we discuss CoverGirl's surprising decision to stop chasing Gen Z and instead bet on Gen X, and why it could signal a much bigger shift in beauty marketing.

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32 min
July 10 How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Inspired the Founders of Luna Bronze
A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything for Luna Bronze co-founder Maddy Balderson, ultimately inspiring her and best friend Rhiannon Hall to create a self-tanning brand built around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to damage your skin to get a glow. The Australian founders join us to discuss how Luna Bronze went from a personal mission to a cult-favorite tanning brand (now at Ulta Beauty), why skincare-first self-tanning matters, and the ingredients and innovations helping modern self-tanners look (and smell) better than ever. Plus, we get their best application tips, the biggest tanning mistakes people make, and their personal skin cancer screening routines.

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42 min
July 07 Michelle Lee on Target's Beauty Strategy, K-Beauty & the State of Media in 2026
While Kirbie is out of office, former Allure Editor-in-Chief and beauty expert Michelle Lee joins Sara to break down the biggest beauty headlines of the week. They unpack Target's decision to replace more than 600 Ulta shop-in-shops with its own Target Beauty Studio and debate Kirbie's latest Substack on whether consumers are getting "Blinded by K-Beauty Syndrome" amid the hype around viral treatments. Plus, Michelle shares her take on whether beauty journalists still have a place in an industry increasingly driven by influencers.

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49 min
June 30 Why Sonya Dakar's Career Is Over, Sephora's Quiet Hours & Beyoncé's Brilliant Cécred Marketing Play
We have an update on the lawsuit against one of the most controversial facialists in Beverly Hills: Sonya Dakar can no longer legally practice in California, and we break down what happened and what this means for her and her brand. But first: huge Bath & Body Works news. You can get all your favorites at a top beauty retailer soon! Then we dive into Beyoncé's intimate new Cécred campaign, featuring Jay-Z's dramatic hair transformation, and why it's one of the smartest pieces of beauty marketing we've seen in years. Plus, Sephora is rolling out Quiet Hours in stores, raising bigger questions about accessibility, overstimulation, and the future of beauty retail.

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June 27 Celebrity Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins on Getting Paid in the Age of "Exposure"
Celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins is back, and this time we're getting into everything — the creative process behind some of his most talked-about work with Meg Stalter, the beauty references he keeps returning to that the rest of the industry is sleeping on, and the wigs and extensions conversation that's quietly taken over Hollywood. We also get into something the beauty and styling world doesn't talk about enough: the economics of being a working artist, from unpaid asks to promised credits that never materialize. If you've ever wondered what actually goes into building a career at the top of the hair world, tune in now.

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41 min
June 23 Responding to the Kristin Cavallari Backlash, Plus Must-Have Vacation Packing Picks
This week, we’re recapping an unforgettable night at the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup with Paula’s Choice, where we found ourselves feet from the pitch and mega stars like Tom Cruise and David Beckham. We also share more details on Parsol Shield, the new sunscreen filter making headlines, and address the heated reaction to our recent discussion about Kristin Cavallari and sunscreen.

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Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts…