Best Kirbie Johnson And Sara Tan Podcasts (2025)

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From the Counter to Head of Global Makeup for Too Faced with Elyse Reneau 51:43

1d ago51:43

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Too Faced is known for the three Fs: fun, frills and fragrance! The packaging is perky, the scents always mouthwatering. Elyse Reneau, who has been with the company 9 years as the Head of Global Makeup, joins us to share her journey from working makeup counters and thinking she wanted to be a celebrity makeup artist to landing a gig at Too Faced — …

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Do Gen Z and Gen Alpha Have it Worse Than Us When It Comes to Beauty Standards? 26:17

4d ago26:17

26:17

First thing’s first: we break down all the magical details from Zoe’s Snow White makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland. Meanwhile, Sara has her own transformation: she shares her experience getting injectables for the first time with Dr. Nancy Samolitis, which devolved into a discussion about beauty standards: do Gen Alpha and Gen Z ha…

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How Bella Hadid Went "Supermodel Blonde" and Why Warm Blonde is Back with Colorist Jacob Schwartz 34:25

9d ago34:25

34:25

Bella Hadid made major headlines at Cannes by debuting a hair transformation: the famous brunette had what her colorist Jacob Schwartz coined “Supermodel Blonde,” a warm, soft, multi-dimensional shade. Jacob, who is Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, was actually supposed to film the pod with us a few weeks ago before he g…

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Are Teens Really To Blame for Drunk Elephant’s Decline? 31:32

11d ago31:32

31:32

In this episode, we break down three major celebrity beauty launches: Shakira’s new haircare brand, Jasmine Tookes’ body care line, and Savannah James’ foray into skincare. Are these drops worth the hype or are we hitting peak celeb beauty fatigue? Then, we dissect the recent Business of Fashion piece on Drunk Elephant’s recent decline. Is Gen Z re…

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The Healing Power of Tulips with Bloomeffects Founder Kim Van Haaster 35:33

16d ago35:33

35:33

Kim van Haaster quite literally met a man in Ibiza and fell in love. Their happy ending resulted in Kim getting access to a bounty of family-owned tulip fields, which are the key ingredient in her skincare brand Bloomeffects. We join Kim at the incredible fields in Amsterdam for this week’s episode to explain why the tulip is so special, how the br…

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Breaking Down TikTok’s Caveman Skincare Trend, REN Skincare’s Closure, and IPSY’s 2025 Beauty Report 22:22

19d ago22:22

22:22

First: if you want to try the viral SickScience ShapeShift Serum, use this link and code GLOSS15 for 15% off your order! Second, we filmed this before there were images found of Tia Zakher with her skin condition before her TikTok fame, disproving the clay mask theory. We decided to air the convo anyway, acknowledging the discussion has been dispro…

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Body Odor, Hair Routines and Career Trajectories: We Answer Your Questions 46:55

23d ago46:55

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You asked, we answered! In this special listener Q&A episode, we're diving into your questions—from Kirbie's eye makeup routine and thoughts on the Cosmelan peel, to Sara’s self-care rituals and how she handles work travel as a mom. We’re also sharing our sunscreen lip balm recs and haircare habits. Plus: our advice on how to politely suggest a pos…

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Revealing a Serum That Actually Defines Your Jawline 41:16

25d ago41:16

41:16

Today we have a diva among us: Quinnifer Aniston joins her mom at work! We detail our experience with another diva, Ms. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, then share a product 150 of our listeners have been testing through Gloss Angeles Confidential: SickScience’s jawline defining serum. We were skeptical, but the before and afters at the four week mark are i…

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The Art of Facial Balancing With Vanessa Lee, RN 53:27

30d ago53:27

53:27

What does your face say about you, and how can beauty treatments honor that instead of erase it? This week, we’re joined by Vanessa Lee: celebrity injector, founder of The Things We Do, and certified Eastern face reader who’s known for her thoughtful, natural approach to aesthetics. Vanessa walks us through her signature Facial Balancing technique,…

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How Women and Men Determine Attractiveness Based on Lip Size 15:55

1M ago15:55

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We’ve got a short news episode today but we cover a lot of ground! Sara shares a story from The Cut about whether or not fragrance should be allowed when you’re getting on a flight. Then, tariffs are taking their toll yet again — this time, it’s coming for the aesthetics industry. Could it be time to kick your Botox appointments? Finally, a recent …

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The Secret Sauce Behind Ultra Violette’s Best-Selling Sunscreens 40:51

1M ago40:51

40:51

Kirbie’s hosting solo today with the co-founders of Australian suncare brand Ultra Violette! Beauts Ava Matthews and Bec Jefferd stopped by the studio before heading back to Oz to talk about the brand’s expansion into the US and launch in Sephora. The ladies explain why they formulate for every country, what they think about sunscreen boosters in U…

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Inside MAC’s Most Controversial Product Relaunch, Plus a BIG Announcement! 39:26

2M ago39:26

39:26

We’ve got a double feature for you this week! First up, we’re joined by Teny Kureghian, Global Head of Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, to break down the highly anticipated — and hotly debated — relaunch of the iconic Studio Fix Powder + Foundation. Teny gives us the inside scoop on why the formula was changed after three decades, how the bran…

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Becoming the Artist and the Muse with Violette_FR's Violette Serrat 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

In this special live episode recorded at SCAD during SCAD Style, we sit down with the effortlessly chic Violette Serrat—makeup artist, creative powerhouse, and founder of Violette_FR. We dive into her nontraditional path into beauty, what sets a Violette_FR product apart from the rest, and how she balances being both the creative visionary and the …

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EmRata's Venus Retrograde Haircut, Plus Topicals Makes a Huge Move 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

We’re recounting our spooky experiences during a sleepover in Savannah, discussing the implications of new tariffs on beauty brands, celebrating the acquisition of Bread Beauty Supply by Topicals, and share our thoughts on EmRata's shocking haircut while emphasizing the importance of avoiding major changes during Venus retrograde. Shop this episode…

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Secrets From Hollywood's Hairstylist Mark Townsend (Part II!) 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

We’re back with our favorite mane man and the dry shampoo king — the bangin’ celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend for round two — and this time, we kick things off with an on-air bang trim where he reveals some of his tricks. Mark also reveals what it’s like getting The Olsens ready for The Met Gala, then shares the story of a style that didn’t go a…

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Amazon's Fight Against Counterfeit Beauty Products, Thirteen Lune's Lawsuit and More Headlines 25:07

2M ago25:07

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We’re so excited to be nominated in People’s Reader’s Choice Poll for the Most Beautiful Issue! Please cast your vote and help us win! In news: Ultra Violette has officially landed at Sephora (finally!). Tune in to hear what you can expect from their US formulations. Plus, a huge thank you to our friends at Amazon for sponsoring this segment, where…

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Dr. Nancy Samolitis Breaks Down Types of Lasers, Growth Factors and Answers More of Your Questions 58:53

2M ago58:53

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Dr. Nancy Samolitis — board-certified dermatologist, founder of Facile, and our resident skin expert — is back on the pod to celebrate a major milestone: Facile is now available at Sephora! We kick off with a “What’s on Your Face?” moment, where Dr. Sam shares the products she’s loving right now, then dive into her career journey and the treatments…

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From the Counter to Head of Global Makeup for Too Faced with Elyse Reneau 51:43

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Do Gen Z and Gen Alpha Have it Worse Than Us When It Comes to Beauty Standards? 26:17

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How Bella Hadid Went "Supermodel Blonde" and Why Warm Blonde is Back with Colorist Jacob Schwartz 34:25

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Are Teens Really To Blame for Drunk Elephant’s Decline? 31:32

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The Healing Power of Tulips with Bloomeffects Founder Kim Van Haaster 35:33

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Breaking Down TikTok’s Caveman Skincare Trend, REN Skincare’s Closure, and IPSY’s 2025 Beauty Report 22:22

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Body Odor, Hair Routines and Career Trajectories: We Answer Your Questions 46:55

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Revealing a Serum That Actually Defines Your Jawline 41:16

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The Art of Facial Balancing With Vanessa Lee, RN 53:27

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How Women and Men Determine Attractiveness Based on Lip Size 15:55

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The Secret Sauce Behind Ultra Violette’s Best-Selling Sunscreens 40:51

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Inside MAC’s Most Controversial Product Relaunch, Plus a BIG Announcement! 39:26

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Becoming the Artist and the Muse with Violette_FR's Violette Serrat 43:32

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EmRata's Venus Retrograde Haircut, Plus Topicals Makes a Huge Move 24:16

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Secrets From Hollywood's Hairstylist Mark Townsend (Part II!) 41:06

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Amazon's Fight Against Counterfeit Beauty Products, Thirteen Lune's Lawsuit and More Headlines 25:07

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Dr. Nancy Samolitis Breaks Down Types of Lasers, Growth Factors and Answers More of Your Questions 58:53