Hey guys!

Last episode we explored low-tox living and natural deodorants, but one topic kept coming up over and over again... fragrance.

What actually is "fragrance" on an ingredient list? Why don't companies have to tell us what's inside it? And is synthetic fragrance really as bad as social media makes it seem?

This week we're diving into the surprisingly fascinating world of perfume, candles, cleaning products and home scents. We unpack why fragrance is everywhere, how scent is connected to memory and emotion, why luxury perfumes cost hundreds of dollars, and whether "natural" always means safer.

Along the way we chat about signature scents, MECCA favourites, Ashley & Co, Byredo, oud, rose oil, fragrance marketing, nostalgia, and the fragrances that instantly transport us back to another time.

As always, we're separating beauty fact from beauty fiction so you can decide what actually matters to you.

Also... soz 😂 I was getting over a cold when we recorded this, so I'm a little more nasally than usual.

Show Notes

In this episode we discuss:

• Why "fragrance" isn't actually one ingredient

• Why companies don't have to disclose every fragrance ingredient

• Natural vs synthetic fragrance: what's the real difference?

• The truth behind low-tox fragrance claims

• Why certain smells instantly trigger memories

• How perfume brands sell emotions, not just scents

• Why luxury perfumes cost hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars

• The world's most expensive fragrance ingredients

• Oud, rose oil and the fascinating stories behind luxury perfumes

• Our favourite perfumes, signature scents and fragrance recommendations

• Home fragrances, candles, diffusers and why stores smell so good

Mentioned in this episode:
Ashley & Co • Byredo • Tom Ford • Chantecaille • Jo Malone • Zara • MECCA • Comme des Garçons • Viktor & Rolf • Elijah • doTERRA

Listener Question

What's one smell that instantly takes you back to a memory?

Or...

What's your signature fragrance? We'd love your recommendations!

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Is your deodorant secretly bad for you? Or is the low-tox movement sending us down another beauty rabbit hole?

This week on glossy*, we're unpacking one of the most debated products in our beauty routines: deodorant. From antiperspirants and aluminium salts to crystal deodorants, fragrance sensitivities, eczema, and the rise of low-tox beauty, we're diving into the facts, the myths, and everything in between.

Hannah shares her search for a deodorant that actually works after developing sensitivities to her long-time favourite, while Jaz questions whether we're being informed consumers or falling victim to clever marketing.

As always, we're not doctors — just two beauty professionals trying to make sense of the endless beauty information overload.

Show Notes - In this episode we chat about:

• Hannah's deodorant journey after developing eczema and sensitivities
• The Dermal Therapy Crystal Deodorant that's currently winning her over
• Deodorant vs antiperspirant: what's the actual difference?
• Why sweat doesn't smell (but bacteria does)
• The history of deodorant and how marketing changed our views on body odour
• The controversial debate around aluminium and breast cancer
• What the current research actually says
• The rise of the low-tox beauty movement
• Fragrance allergies and ingredient sensitivities
• Why Jaz can never pronounce aluminium
• Gel polish allergies and unexpected beauty reactions
• Why "clean beauty" isn't as straightforward as it sounds
• What we're currently using and whether we'll switch

Products Mentioned:

• Dermal Therapy Crystal Deodorant
• Mitchum Deodorant
• Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
• GEM Deodorant
• Fussy Deodorant
• Becca Cosmetics
• Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

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This week, the tables are turned as Jaz's husband and actor Ryan O'Kane takes over hosting duties and puts us in the hot seat.

From the beauty industry and burnout to confidence, success, social media, motherhood and career pivots, we're answering questions we don't normally get asked. We chat about what we'd tell our younger selves, what success actually looks like now, the purchases we never regret, our dream treat-yourself days, and of course, the beauty products we'd take to a desert island.

It's a little less beauty, a little more life, and probably our most personal episode yet.

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In this episode we cover:

• Ryan O'Kane takes over as host
• How Hannah and Jaz first found their way into the beauty industry
• The people who helped shape our careers
• Growing up with difficult skin and how it changed our approach to beauty
• Burnout, boundaries and learning to slow down
• The pressure of always appearing "fine" online
• What success means to us now versus when we were younger
• The reality of balancing work, business and motherhood
• Confidence, self-doubt and overthinking
• What we'd tell our 16-year-old selves
• Our ultimate treat-yourself days
• The best beauty and wellness gifts to buy someone
• The things we happily spend money on (even if we're judged for it)
• Desert island beauty product picks
• If we couldn't work in beauty, what careers we'd choose instead
• Quick-fire beauty, skincare and lifestyle questions
• Ryan discovers what dry shampoo actually does

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Winter skin has entered the chat.

This week on glossy* Podcast, we’re breaking down what actually happens to your skin in winter, why everyone suddenly becomes obsessed with hydration, and the ingredients worth paying attention to when your skin starts feeling dry, dull or sensitive.

We chat through humectants, emollients and occlusives (without making it feel like a science class), the skincare trends we’re not fully convinced by, winter treatments worth investing in, and whether any of us are really reapplying SPF in July.

We also test and review the new Mile High skincare range from MCoBeauty after they reached out following our dupe culture episode. This portion of the episode is sponsored by MCoBeauty, but as always, these are our genuine thoughts and experiences after using the products ourselves.

Expect winter wardrobe chat, skincare tangents, hot shower debates, slugging discourse and Ryan photo-taking trauma (lol).

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In this episode we cover:

• Whether people actually change their skincare between seasons
• Why winter skin tends to feel drier, duller and more sensitive
• Hydration vs moisturising and what your skin actually needs
• Humectants, emollients and occlusives explained simply
• Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide and barrier repair
• The truth about ingredient lists and skincare marketing
• Winter skin treatments we actually rate
• LED masks, skin needling and professional winter treatments
• Our thoughts on slugging
• Why SPF still matters in winter
• Affordable skincare that genuinely impressed us
• Reviewing the new Mile High range from MCoBeauty
• Winter skincare habits, routines and products we rebuy

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Products & brands mentioned:

• MCoBeauty
• Ashley & Co
• Déesse PRO
• Skintopia
• Alix Earle
• Real Actives

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Have beauty routines become way more expensive than they need to be?

In this episode, we break down how to still feel polished, put-together and expensive — without actually spending more. From stretching your hair appointments and managing greys, to figuring out what’s actually worth it in your skincare routine, we unpack the small changes that make the biggest difference.

We also get into the mindset shift around beauty spending, the pressure to keep up with high-maintenance routines, and how simplifying things can often give better results.

Plus, a simple life admin reset — including a quick Gmail clean-up hack to clear out subscriptions and emails you never read.

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SHOW NOTES

• Stretching your hair appointments — how to go longer between visits without it showing
• Full foils vs low-maintenance colour — when you actually need them
• Managing greys — options that don’t lock you into high maintenance
• Making your hair last longer — small changes that keep it feeling “done”
• Beauty on a budget — what actually makes a difference vs what doesn’t
• Skincare: where to spend vs where to save
• Simplifying your routine — why less can often give better results
• Life admin reset — small habits that make you feel more on top of things

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💡 GMAIL CLEAN-UP HACK

Using Gmail:

• Go to More → Manage subscriptions in the sidebar
• See all your email subscriptions in one place
• Click Unsubscribe without opening each email

Instant inbox reset.

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In this episode of Glossy*, Jaz and Hannah sit down with their first ever guest, award-winning actor Ryan O’Kane (aka Jaz's husband), for a real and unfiltered conversation around men’s style, grooming and self-image.

From questionable first date outfits to skincare routines, cosmetic procedures and hair transplants, the three unpack what’s changing for men in the beauty and grooming space, and what still feels a little taboo.

Ryan shares his own journey, including his current routine, mullet ambitions and a very questionable trip to LA in jandals. There’s also a side mission to find Jaz’s brother Aston a Nelson-based partner, because why not.

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SHOW NOTES

In this episode we cover:

• First date fashion, what’s acceptable and what’s a red flag
• The rise of the male grooming industry
• Male vs female skin and whether “men’s skincare” is just marketing
• Ryan’s skincare journey and current routine
• The shift in masculinity, from traditional to modern
• Cosmetic procedures for men and what’s becoming more normal
• Hair transplants, where people are going and why
• Shave it or save it, the ultimate hair debate
• Ryan’s mullet plans and personal style evolution
• Male makeup, beards and peptides vs the gym

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED

• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser
• La Roche-Posay moisturiser
• Triumph & Disaster
• Go-To Skincare / Bro-To

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PEOPLE & REFERENCES

• Ryan O’Kane
• Paul Mescal
• Zoë Foster Blake
• Timothée Chalamet, Tom Holland, Tom Hardy, Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio
• Jason Statham, Patrick Stewart
• Martin Crowe, Shane Warne
• Steve Carell / Michael Scott

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EXTRA

Single in Nelson? Jaz’s brother Aston is a gentleman builder and sailor.
DM us.

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TAGS

men’s style, male grooming, skincare for men, masculinity, hair transplants, beauty podcast, Glossy, New Zealand podcast, dating, first dates

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Have beauty trends have officially lost the plot? 

In this episode, we break down peptides: what they are, why they’re everywhere, and how they’ve gone from skincare ingredient to full-blown injectable trend. From “botox-like” serums to regenerative and performance peptides, we unpack what’s real, what’s marketing, and what’s still a bit of a grey area.

We also get into the rise of ingredient-led skincare, the skin barrier era, and the growing conversation around transparency in the beauty industry — including whether influencers should be disclosing treatments behind their glow-ups.

Plus, your weirdest beauty trend confessions and a few things we’ll never be trying again.

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Show Notes:

• Weird beauty trends you've tried — OPI shatter nail polish, at-home dermaplaning, dry shampoo as a dermaplaning guide, nappy rash cream for skincare, and more listener confessions
• Press-on nails update — Studio Hugh press-on nails review and why they're a game-changer
• Primers: Do you actually need one? — Why a well-prepped base might be all you need
• What are peptides? — Short chains of amino acids that act as biological messengers for your skin cells
• Types of peptides in skincare — Signal peptides, carrier peptides (copper peptides), enzyme inhibitor peptides, and neurotransmitter-inhibiting ("Botox-like") peptides
• Peptides beyond skincare — Hormonal peptides (Ozempic/GLP-1s), healing & regenerative peptides, and performance & longevity peptides
• Are peptides the new Botox? — The conversation around transparency, glow-ups, and undisclosed treatments
• Should influencers disclose treatments? — The ethics of beauty transparency on social media
• The rise of ingredient-focused skincare — How TikTok and short-form content changed the beauty conversation
• Korean skincare & the skin barrier trend — Why less can be more with active ingredients
• Injectable peptides: risks & concerns — Lack of clinical evidence, unregulated sources, potential tumor growth stimulation (BPC-157), stacking risks, and immune responses
• Allergic reactions from repeated exposure — Real stories about developing allergies to hair dye, gel nails, and latex gloves

Mentioned: Studio Hue, The Ordinary, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Josh Hamill, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Murphy's The Beauty

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This week on glossy*, we’re getting into dupe culture and asking where the line really is between inspiration and imitation.

From beauty and skincare to fashion, fragrance and homewares, we unpack why “dupes” are everywhere right now, why some feel fun and accessible, and why others leave a bad taste. We chat MCoBeauty, Rhode, Zara, Kmart, Charlotte Tilbury, Paris Georgia and more, and get into the bigger conversation around trend cycles, social media, affordability, brand loyalty and the pressure to keep up.

Are dupes making beauty and fashion more accessible, or are some brands taking it too far? And when does a copy stop feeling clever and start feeling uncomfortable?

It’s a juicy one.

If you’ve ever compared the cheaper version, been tempted by the lookalike, or wondered whether the original is really worth it, this episode is for you.

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We're back for 2026! 🎉 After a summer hiatus (solo parenting, work chaos, and life happening), Jaz and Hannah return with their beauty recommendations and some exciting updates.

We chat about: ✨ Why we took a break – and why we're back stronger ✨ New ventures: By Glossy is officially live for events, weddings & lessons ✨ Life updates: ADHD diagnosis, new puppy Della, Bali plans ✨ What we're watching: Shrinking, Tehran, Landman, The Beauty ✨ Our current beauty obsessions across hair, makeup & fragrance ✨ Supporting local: Emma Lewisham's sustainability wins

Grab your coffee and join us for an episode packed with recommendations, real talk, and a little laughter along the way.

Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → @glossypod | Book us for hair & makeup → @byglossy

🛍️ KEY PRODUCTS & BRANDS MENTIONED

Hair Care:

Styling & Finishing:

• Archive Prologue Primer ($11 mini)
• Archive Liquid Hairspray (humidity-proof)
• Kevin Murphy Touchable Spray Wax
• Davines Oi Oil
• Davines Oi Soufflé Mousse

Treatment:

• K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask (50ml & 150ml salon size)

Tools:

• Flexi/Wet Detangle Brush

Makeup:

Face:

• IT Cosmetics CC Cream Foundation
• YSL All Hours Glow Foundation
• Mecca Cosmetica In Good Light Palette ($109 - powder, bronzer, blush, highlighter)
• Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
• Mecca Max Blush Sticks ($25 - shade: Sun Swept)
• Rare Beauty Liquid/Cream Blush
• Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray
• Mecca Max Milk It Mist
• L'Oréal Infallible 3 Second Setting Mist

Concealer:

• NARS Creamy Concealer
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Brows:

• L'Oréal Faux Brow Pen (dual-prong)
• Mecca Brow Guru Cutting Edge Brow Pencil

Eyes:

• Half Magic Eyeshadow Singles
• Mecca Max Zoom Shadow Stick
• Olive Mascara (hypoallergenic)
• Kevyn Aucoin Lash Curler

Lips:

• Revlon ColorStay Longwear Lip Liner (shade: Mauve)
• MAC Whirl Lip Pencil
• MAC Cork Lip Pencil

Fragrance:

• Zara Fashionably London Elixir (Jo Malone collab, ~$90-95)
• Zara Elegantly Tokyo (30ml, jasmine notes)
• Zara Red Temptation (Baccarat Rouge dupe)
• Dead Cool Fragrance No. 1

Skincare:

• Emma Lewisham (NZ brand, B-Corp rating 121, refillable)
• Emma Lewisham Mineral Glow Serum SPF 50

Miscellaneous:

• Compeed Blister Bandaids
• Gem Tal Deodorant (Le Labo Santal 33 dupe)
• Dymista Nasal Spray

Got a product recommendation or tutorial request? Slide into our DMs – we'd love to hear from you! 💄

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This week, Jaz’s in the hot seat!
We’re talking everything from family salon beginnings to real talk on what actually makes your hair healthy.

We chat about:
✨ Hair washing myths – clean vs dirty before colour
✨ The truth about hair growth
✨ Jaz’s top products for blondes, curls, and postpartum hair
✨ Dyson Airwrap vs classic tools
✨ Why communication is everything in the salon

Grab your coffee (or your wet brush), and join us for an episode packed with tips, stories, and a little laughter along the way.

Follow us on Instagram → @glossypod

Our signature Glossy theme track by Mike Newport (@mikenewportmusic) and SIDD (@iamsiddmusic) 🎶

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🛍️ KEY PRODUCTS & BRANDS MENTIONED

Salon + Care:

• K18 Molecular Repair Mask

• Nioxin System Kits (for scalp & hair growth support)

• Kerastase (prescriptive haircare, luxury range)

• Kevin Murphy (shampoo, conditioner, bedroom hair spray)

• Schwarzkopf Professional

• Pureology (clean, natural haircare)

• Clever Curl (curly-girl approved Australian range)

  
  

Tools & Brushes:

• Dyson Airwrap & Supersonic Hair Dryer

• GHD Styling Tools

• Mason Pearson Brush

• Wet Brush Flexi Pro

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