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Breaking Beauty Podcast

Breaking Beauty Podcast

Dear Media, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins 454 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, two longtime beauty editors, host this weekly podcast that explores the beauty industry from insider tips to cultural conversations. Each episode features interviews with notable guests like Makeup By Mario and Jonathan Van Ness, and includes monthly product reviews of drugstore and luxury finds. The show aims to help listeners build effective skincare routines and discover new makeup favorites.

Episodes

7+ Ways to Elevate Your Everyday: “Scentscaping,” a Gwyneth-Approved Lip Balm and the Fragrance Trend to Skip with Curator-to-Know Cynthia Sakai Jul 1, 2026 00:47:41 This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and 2014 CFDA inductee who previously founded the jewellery line Vita Fede. Now, she's consciously created evolvetogether — a Gwyneth-approved brand that has Business of Fashion asking
Best Prime Day Deals Under $30 USD — Your #DamnGood Shopping Cheat Sheet Jun 23, 2026 00:47:31 It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor. The best part? *Almost* everything is under $30 USD! (Aside from a few high-tech devices with mega savings, that deserve a shout out, too.)Listen in as we deliver the inside scoop on
Buy Vs Skip! Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose Jun 17, 2026 00:59:39 Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joins us to break down what to buy–and what to skip–this summer. Listen in as Nikki helps us break down the summer makeup that actually survives heat and humidity, from the best long-wear blush that goes the distance fo
Miranda Kerr’s 2026 Reset: Her High-Tech Beauty Routine, 6-Minute Arm Sculpting and the “Baller” Reason Why She’s Not Launching Any New Skincare This Year Jun 10, 2026 00:57:38 Miranda Kerr returns! The former Victoria’s Secret model, mother of four and KORA Organics founder is here to chat about navigating beauty and business in her 40s, from her evolved skincare routine and how she preps for the MET Gala red carpet to the high tech wellness gadgets that are really worth the money.Tune in as Miranda opens up about her personal style and wellness philosophy in 2
The *New* Rules of Skin Brightening, Laser “Stacking” and Why Everyone is Freaking Out Over Xerf with Dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul Jun 3, 2026 00:59:46 What if your best skin ever had nothing to do with Botox, fillers or even fancy skincare? This week we welcome Dr. Tia Paul, a Harvard- and MIT-trained, board-certified dermatologist—and major skin laser aficionado. As the founder of Balanced Skin Dermatology and Aesthetics in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Paul treats everything from acne, hyperpigmentation, eczema and psoriasis to skin
#DamnGood K-Beauty Special! What to Buy (And What to Skip) at the New Olive Young Flagship May 27, 2026 00:49:55 The #DamnGood K-beauty revolution is officially landing in North America! This week, we’re going deep into the highly anticipated US arrival of Korea’s mega beauty retailer, Olive Young with its first outpost in Los Angeles. From the massive grand opening in Pasadena to our curated edit of the best-selling products you need to add to your online cart, this is your ultimate guide to naviga
The Beauty Founder Giving Away His Fortune, “Looksmaxxing” Gone Too Far and the One Body Oil You Need This Summer May 20, 2026 00:53:06 This week we’re back in the studio to have a proper catch up and to make sense of the recent beauty headlines! Everything from an unexpected “holy” pivot for a beauty brand founder to the sponcon wedding boom.    Tune in as we discuss:  Is it tacky or genius to have your entire bachelorette trip sponsored by a beauty brand — 747 private jet and all? We break
17+ Unfiltered Skin Truths with Esthetician Joanna Czech May 13, 2026 01:00:48 Joanna Czech believes that three minutes of sun exposure a day is good for your skin - say what?! The celebrity facialist with more than four decades of experience (her client roster includes everyone from Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber) also thinks you should incorporate vitamin A “training” before any skin treatments and/or plastic surgery. Plus, are exosomes just a tren
What Makes a Viral Perfume? Tips for Long-Lasting Scent, Perfume Layering and an In-Person, Custom Fragrance Atelier with The 7 Virtues’ Barb Stegemann May 6, 2026 00:57:15 Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother’s Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete force to be reckoned with in the beauty business. Barb launched The 7 Virtues fragrance brand out of her garage in Halifax, Nova Scotia on International Women’s Day back in 2010, after her best friend, Capt. Trevor
Solo Episode: The Devil Wears Lancôme? Movie Marketing Gone Wild, Jo Malone Zara Drama and Can Acne Ever be “Sexy”? Apr 29, 2026 00:26:01 Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing product marketing for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to the latest beauty lawsuit, we are breaking down the hot takes that you have been waiting for.Plus! We found a new book for your French pharmacy obsession, a totally access
#DamnGood Foundations Guide! Why Armani, NARS & Estée Lauder Re-Formulated (and Our New Faves to Buy ASAP) Apr 22, 2026 00:57:32 It’s 2026 and everyone’s asking: why has my Holy Grail foundation been reformulated?! We’re explaining the reason behind the industry-wide shakeup this week. From a  $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at $145 — we’re uncovering what’s #DamnGood now in the next-gen foundation landscape.  What you’ll learn in this episode: Why major foundation brands — including A
Bonus! Why Lucy Hale is Swapping Her “21-Step” Routine for J-Beauty Minimalism and More Derm-Approved Skincare Tips with Dr. Jenny Liu Apr 17, 2026 00:45:47 Lucy Hale is here to share all of her skin secrets! In this special live BONUS episode recorded in partnership with Shiseido Talks, we dive deep into the world of J-Beauty with the “Pretty Little Liars” star, alongside the internet’s favourite board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Jenny Liu aka @derm.talk on Instagram.From embracing Japanese-inspired self-care principles to unveiling the new

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