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Would you want to know everything happening inside your body, or would you rather leave a few things a mystery?

This week on Glossy, we’re talking preventative Botox, biohacking and full-body MRIs, and asking when being proactive about your health starts becoming another thing to worry about.

From starting Botox in our early 20s to tracking our sleep, testing for inherited health risks and considering a body scan just because we can, we chat about how the preventative mindset has moved from our beauty appointments into almost every part of our lives.

Plus, Jazmyne’s unexpected pharmacy stop mid-run, Hannah’s “I’ll be fine” approach to getting sick, and whether we’d spend thousands to find out what’s going on inside.

Is it peace of mind, or could knowing more leave us worrying more?

Can you know too much about your health?

We’re used to hearing that prevention is better than cure. But between preventative Botox, health trackers and full-body scans, how far would you go to get ahead of something that might never happen?

This week, we’re chatting about the growing pressure to monitor, test and optimise our bodies, and whether having more information always makes us feel better.

Jazmyne shares why she tends to be proactive about her health, while Hannah admits she’s more likely to wait until something really needs attention. And when it comes to paying thousands for a look inside our bodies, we both have a few questions.

We chat about:

• Being proactive about your health versus hoping you’ll be fine

• Jazmyne’s asthma scare on a run and an unexpectedly expensive inhaler

• Biohacking, supplements and what we actually mean by “preventative”

• Starting Botox in our early 20s, before there were visible lines

• Whether calling a beauty treatment preventative makes it easier to justify

• Beauty standards, ageing and the pressure to stay ahead

• The difference between prevention, screening and optimisation

• Testing for inherited health risks and the personal decision to find out

• Full-body MRIs and whether we’d pay thousands for one

• Finding something unexpected when you weren’t feeling unwell

• Whether more health information brings reassurance or more anxiety

Plus, a One Tree Hill tangent, a shout-out to Hannah’s marathon-running parents, and the question of whether our bodies need an annual service too.

Would you book a full-body scan, or would you rather only investigate when something feels wrong? DM us or comment on this week’s episode at @glossypod.

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( We’re sharing our personal experiences and opinions, not medical advice. )

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In Episode 13, we’re asking: why are we still judging tattoos?

They can be art, a connection to culture, a reminder of someone you love, or something you got on holiday because it felt like a good idea. But depending on where they are and who’s looking, tattoos can still change how people see you.

This week, we’re chatting about the history behind the ink, our own tattoo experiences, and how tattooing became such a big part of the beauty industry.

We chat about:

• Where tattooing began and its connections to culture, identity and belonging

• Japanese tattoo traditions and the stigma around visible ink

• Tattoo restrictions in hotels, pools and workplaces

• Whether tattoos actually have anything to do with professionalism

• Getting tattooed in Bali and whether it’s really that much cheaper

• Covering tattoos for acting jobs, weddings and special occasions

• Fine-line tattoos and why we’d approach some of our older tattoos differently now

• Hannah’s experience working in semi-permanent makeup

• Microblading, powder brows, nano brows, lip blush and lash-line enhancement

• Why “semi-permanent” still deserves some serious thought

• Choosing an artist, checking their experience and understanding aftercare

• The healing stage that makes you wonder what you’ve done

• Faux freckles and whether we’d commit to tattooing a beauty trend

• How restorative tattooing can help people feel more like themselves

• Tattoo regret, removal and why it isn’t always a quick fix

We also chat about matching tattoos with Mum, trying to convince Nan, Ryan’s growing tattoo collection, and whether a Glossy tattoo could be on the cards.

Have a tattoo you love, one you regret, or a story we need to hear? DM us or comment on this week’s episode at @glossypod.

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Are you a spring, summer, autumn or winter, and should you actually let that decide what you wear?

This week, we’re breaking down the colour analysis obsession taking over TikTok, Instagram and ChatGPT. We chat about warm, cool and neutral undertones, why your ideal colours can change with your hair, makeup or fake tan, and whether professional colour analysis is genuinely worth the money.

From grey blending and blonde that ages you, to lipstick shades, foundation undertones and the eternal question of whether black really suits everyone, we’re unpacking how colour can completely change the way you look and feel.

But should a colour palette be a helpful guide, or can it stop you from wearing the things you love?

Show notes

In Episode 12, we’re asking: what’s your season?

Seasonal colour analysis is everywhere right now, promising to reveal the exact shades that will make your skin glow, your eyes pop and your wardrobe finally make sense. But with so many variables involved, how accurate is it really?

We chat about:

• What seasonal colour analysis actually means
• Warm, cool and neutral undertones
• Why identifying your undertone isn’t always straightforward
• How fake tan, makeup, lighting and hair colour can change everything
• Choosing between the hair colour you love and the one that supposedly “suits” you
• The reality and maintenance of grey blending
• Why ultra-cool blonde isn’t necessarily the most flattering option
• Balancing your hair, brows and makeup
• Warm versus cool lipstick and foundation shades
• Why the same colour can look completely different on two people
• Whether black really suits everyone
• The cost of professional colour analysis and whether we’d pay for it
• Why confidence and personal style might matter more than following the rules

We also put ourselves in the Glossy Hot Seat to decide whether we’d rather wear the wrong hair colour or lipstick forever, which foundation mismatch is worse, and the most flattering colours we’ve ever worn.

Tell us what season you think you are and whether colour analysis has ever made you change your hair, makeup or wardrobe. DM us or comment on this week’s episode at @glossypod.

Products and brands mentioned

• MAC Ruby Woo
• MAC Velvet Teddy
• MAC Magenta Lip Pencil
• MAC Syrup
• MAC Twig
• MAC Snob
• MAC Saint Germain
• Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk
• Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
• Kosas Concealer

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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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