GlowJob
GlowJob is a beauty and business podcast hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li. It covers internet trends, celebrity news, brand drama, and cultural moments through a lens rooted in beauty, consumer behavior, and business. The show blends industry expertise with cultural insight, offering funny, data-driven, and candid discussions. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Episodes
GlowJob x The Everygirl: Julia & Sasa on the Business of Beauty (Full Interview)
We swapped seats this time — GlowJob Podcast’s Julia and Sasa are the ones being interviewed! Earlier this year, Josie Santi had us on The Everygirl Podcast to talk beauty industry secrets, and we're sharing the full conversation here.
We get into what "dermatologist tested" actually means (spoiler: not much), why Estée Lauder invented the word "anti-aging," the pink tax, and the marketing scams w
Cool Girls Like Makeup: Steffie Baik on Bleached Brows, Orange Blush, and Korean Sunscreen
Actress, model, and Homeroom podcast co-host Steffie Baik brings an actual bag of makeup and we go through every product — including her travel-size "Frankenstein" palette that has to be seen to be believed.
We talk bleached brows as a signature, why orange blush is criminally underrated on Asian skin, and the SPF-40-means-it's-made-for-America theory. Plus Julia, Sasa, and Steffie talk beauty sh
What's Actually Worth It: Skincare, Lasers, Manis & More (No BS Spending Guide)
Julia and Sasa break down what's actually worth your money — skincare, facials, lasers, manicures, mattresses, groceries — and what's just good marketing. This is your permission slip to spend AND your intervention to stop wasting cash.
They cover the two rules for when skincare spending goes wrong, why they'll never recommend an expensive cleanser, the professional treatments worth the splurge (c
July Monthly's Beauty Favs: Haruharu Wonder, Versed, Cocofloss & More
Julia & Sasa are back with another GlowJob’s Monthly’s – our best beauty finds for the month of July! From a luxury mood-boosting body oil to a $20 K-beauty SPF that actually works (haruharu wonder).
Plus: the viral hair oil BTS's Jimin sold out in seconds, and the dental floss we can't shut up about. This month we cover Brunel body oil, Dr. Lancer's dark spot serum, IS Clinical mineral SPF,
Why Self-Tanner Is a Lifestyle — Chief Tanning Officer of Bondi Sands (Colt Paulsen)
Chief Tanning Officer of Bondi Sands — yes, that's a real C-suite title — and he's here to fix every self-tan mistake you're making.
Colt Paulsen joins Sasa solo (Julia's out sick!) to break down why self-tanner streaks, goes orange, or fades fast — and it's never the product's fault. From DHA resistance to his coined "double develop technique," the correct order of exfoliation steps, and why he's
Poopmaxxing: Why Everyone's Obsessed With Their Poop
Poopmaxxing is the internet's newest wellness obsession — and it's actually backed by science. Julia and Sasa break down fiber maxxing vs. poopmaxxing, the squatty potty science, why 97% of men aren't hitting their fiber goals, and the GLP-1 side effect nobody talks about. Plus: rapid-fire poop hacks that actually work (and the celery juice myth that doesn't).
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New Episodes
We Survived Juice Cleanses, Poop Tea & Bulletproof Coffee: A Wellness Fad Confessional
Julia and Sasa confess every wellness fad they fell for — juice cleanses, skinny teas, vegan dating lies, and bulletproof coffee. It gets messy (literally).
From $80-a-day juice cleanses to laxative "skinny teas" to lying about being vegan on dates, this is the wellness audit nobody asked for but everybody needs. Plus: a college roommate's master cleanse gone very wrong, keto's dirty little secret
Patrick Ta & Painted by Esther Scandal + Biotech Beauty’s Alanna Tran
Patrick Ta got accused of copying Painted by Esther's signature blush technique — and the receipts are wild. Julia and Sasa break down the transition blush scandal, the trademark drama, and why this keeps happening to Black creators in beauty. Then, Leaked Labs' first product launch backfired hard (RIP Amplify Flexi Powder). Then, we have Biotech Beauty founder Alanna Tran join to talk clinical te
GlowJob June Monthly's: Daytime Essentials, Nighttime Restoration
Our GlowJob June favorites are here — and this month it's all about daytime essentials and nighttime restoration. From a peptide lip SPF that doesn't feel medicinal to a Japanese overnight hair system built around cellular repair, we're covering the skincare, makeup, hair care, tools, and wellness drinks that got us through the heat.
This month:
OneSkin biotech lip SPF
Biotech Beauty microbiome-f
Olive Young Has Entered the Chat (+Sarah Chung Park Godmother of Kbeauty)
Olive Young just opened its first U.S. store — and it's nothing like Sephora or Ulta. GlowJob's Julia & Sasa break down the Pasadena flagship, the four-block opening day line, and what's actually on the shelves (spoiler: it's not all K-beauty).
Then we sit down with Sarah Chung Park, CEO of Landing International — the woman behind 225+ K-beauty brand launches in the U.S. — to talk about Olive
The Comeback Era: GAP, Coach & Marc Jacobs Beauty
GAP, Coach, and Marc Jacobs Beauty all flatlined — and now they're back and thriving. This week we break down what a real brand comeback actually takes.
This week we're breaking down three of the biggest brand comebacks happening right now — how gap went from worst rebrand ever to the met gala, why coach intentionally shrank itself to survive, and the marc jacobs beauty relaunch that sold out in d
Your Hair Is Aging. Here's What To Do
Your hair is aging — and most people don't notice until it's too late.
Jay (trichologist + hairstylist) and Alison, co-founders of Arey Hair, break down the science behind gray hair, thinning, and what's speeding up your hair's aging.
→ Why people are going gray earlier than ever
→ How stress & cortisol physically change your hair
→ Eastern medicine ingredients with real clinical backing
→ Th
May Monthly’s (Allergy Care, Mineral SPF & Every Blush Worth Buying)
GlowJob Monthly’s is officially here! Every month, Julia and Sasa bring you everything they actually tested and lived in — no press releases, no paid reviews. Just real thoughts.
FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ON OUR SHOPMY
This month's lineup:
🌿 Wellness — Wizard Wellness: the allergy brand built like a prestige skincare line. Vanilla mint nasal spray, a botanical inhaler stick, and oral stri
Devil Wears Prada 2: Hollywood's Expensive Nostalgia Trap (+ MUA Kelly Zhang)
This week on GlowJob, Sasa and Julia break down the long-awaited Devil Wears Prada sequel with the deep dive it deserves. They set the scene by unpacking the seismic cultural shifts of the past 20 years — the collapse of print media, the rise of fast fashion, how TikTok killed seasonality, and why Miranda Priestly's kind of power simply doesn't exist anymore. The cerulean sweater speech made sense
The $795 Mirror, A Private Jet & the Family Funding it All
A bachelorette party on a private Boeing 737. Sixteen influencers. A villa in St. Barts. And a beauty brand with under 3,000 Instagram followers footing the bill. When Swan Beauty's lavish influencer trip hit TikTok, the internet erupted, convinced this was VC money being recklessly burned. But they were wrong.
In this episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa pull back the curtain on Swan Beauty, the
The Oxford Study Is a Lie —Two Asian Women Explain Why
If you've ever been on the receiving end of an "Oxford study 👀" comment on TikTok (or been the one to drop it), this episode is for you.
This week on GlowJob, Sasa and Julia are breaking down one of the most misused, misunderstood, and weaponized pieces of internet "evidence" in AAPI culture: the so-called Oxford Study. Spoiler: it's a media analysis paper about TV commercials. It has nothing to d
A Sex Therapist Told Us Everything: Kink, Foreplay, & How to Have Better Sex
We brought a certified sex therapist to GlowJob — and she did not hold back. Sex and relationship expert Dr. Shamyra, founder of On The Green Couch, joined Julia & Sasa to break down everything from dating apps to kink to why your foreplay game is probably starting way too late.
We get into the real questions couples avoid: What are the core values you need to align on before committing? What'
Coachella Isn't a Music Festival… It's a Brand Activation
Sasa and Julia are back with their hottest take yet — Coachella isn't a music festival anymore. It's a two-weekend brand activation event with a musical festival attached. And honestly? The receipts back it up.
This week on GlowJob, we're going deep on all things Coachella 2026. We break down the chaos: from Anyma's last-minute set cancellation due to 40 mph desert winds, to the wave of influencer
1 in 5 Americans Are in a Relationship With AI
One in five Americans are now using AI chatbots for romantic relationships… and the number jumps to 53% when you include emotional connections. In this episode of GlowJob, Sasa and Julia break down the AI dating phenomenon: who's actually doing it (hint: it's not just lonely single guys), why 93% of people fall into it accidentally, and what the science says about why our brains can't tell the dif
Women Need Creatine (+Celebrity Esthetician Renee Rouleau)
Creatine isn't just for gym bros — and women are finally catching on. This week on GlowJob, Julia and Sasa break down why women actually have more to gain from creatine than men, what the latest science says about brain health, mood, menopause, and bone density, and how to take it without the bloat, bulk, or BS myths.
Plus: celebrity esthetician Renee Rouleau joins to spill on her A-list client ro
Why He Wants “Exclusive” But Not a Relationship
Dating is a mess right now. Let’s just say it.
In this episode, we sit down with Josie from The Everygirl to unpack what’s actually going on in modern dating — from situationships and ghosting to the rise of “exclusive" but not a relationship.
We also debate:
Who should make the first move (and who should pay)
Why “going Dutch” can be a dealbreaker
The psychology behind ghosting
The differe
Faking It: 38% of Stanford Students Have ‘Disabilities’?
Welcome back to GlowJob’s Culture Debrief — your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping business, culture, and everything in between.
This week, we break down Justin Timberlake’s viral DUI footage, the Bachelorette’s $30M casting disaster with Taylor Frankie Paul, and why Alix Earle’s skincare launch is already facing backlash.
We also dive into Stanford’s disability loophole, OpenAI shel
How She Turned Manicures Into a $240M Business
In today's GlowJob deep dive, Sarah Gibson Tuttle, founder of Olive & June, breaks down how she built one of the fastest-growing beauty brands—and sold it for $240 million.
We cover the full journey: from a decade in finance to launching a nail salon, nearly quitting on day three, and ultimately scaling a category-defining brand from $2M to $125M in revenue.
This episode goes deep on:
Why the
She Sold Her Name. Now She's Being Sued.
Welcome back to GlowJob’s Culture Debrief — your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping business, culture, and everything in between.
This week, we’re unpacking the Oscars fallout around Timothée Chalamet and how it shifted betting markets in real time, the viral Interview Magazine “finance bros” shoot that completely missed the mark, and the rise of AI-generated models as brands start re
Your Protein Bar Is Making You Fat
This week, we’re breaking down one of the most controversial brands in food right now: David Protein.
From a $700M+ valuation to antitrust lawsuits and claims their macros might be completely off—this is the story of how a “perfect” protein bar turned into a legal and scientific mess.
We get into:
The founder behind RXBAR’s second act
The controversial ingredient (EPG) that makes the whole produc
Aritzia Wants Your Boyfriend
Welcome back to GlowJob and this week’s Culture Debrief, where we decode the business headlines, pop culture, and trends shaping how we live, spend, and think.
This week, we’re covering:
Aritzia’s quiet push into menswear through Reigning Champ and Fred Segal
Equinox replacing Grown Alchemist with Le Labo amenities and why the internet is obsessed
Estée Lauder’s latest layoffs, portfolio
We Tested Every Dupe So You Don't Have To (Trader Joe's, Ulta & More)
Dupes aren't underground anymore — they're a full business strategy. This week, Julia and Sasa dive deep into the dupe economy: what a dupe actually is in 2026 (hint: it's more than just a cheaper lookalike), how Trader Joe's quietly became one of the biggest beauty dupe players in the game, and which drugstore and mid-range products genuinely hold up against their high-end counterparts. They test
Your Boss Wants You Addicted
The beauty industry is going through a major shakeup.
This week on GlowJob's News Roundup, we break down why Pat McGrath Labs is being shopped for sale after its billion-dollar peak, and why Gen Z acne brand Starface just raised $105M despite already being profitable. We also unpack Saks’ $1B bankruptcy loan and what its vendor payment crisis could mean for the future of department store beauty.
B
Skincare Lies You’ve Been Falling For: The Truth About Beauty Claims
Skincare marketing is full of bold promises — “clinically proven,” “boosts collagen,” “clean beauty,” “dermatologist tested.” But what do those claims actually mean?
In this episode of GlowJob, we decode the beauty industry’s biggest marketing buzzwords and explain what brands are legally allowed to say… and what they absolutely cannot.
We break down the difference between cosmetics and drugs, exp
Celebrity Beauty Brands are Dying
This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is a full beauty industry shakeup.
Luxury portfolios are tightening. Celebrity brands are shutting down. Private equity is circling. And resale platforms are reshuffling billions.
We break down:
Marc Jacobs Beauty officially returning under Coty
MAC expanding into Sephora U.S. stores
Gwen Stefani’s GXVE quietly shutting down
LVMH exploring a potential sale of Mak
Looksmaxxing Is Rotting Men
This week on GlowJob, @saltlacroix is back and we’re diving headfirst into the viral rise of “looksmaxxing” culture — from Clavicular’s bone-smashing and crystal meth confessions to the broader male optimization movement taking over TikTok.
We unpack:
• What looksmaxxing actually is and how it emerged from incel forums
• Clavicular’s supplement stack (testosterone, Accutane microdosing, melanota
Would you go on an AI Date?
This week’s GlowJob News Roundup covers the biggest shifts in the beauty industry — from collapsing legacy brands to luxury expansion and AI disrupting relationships.
Drunk Elephant is facing a 65% sales decline under Shiseido after the Sephora kids controversy damaged its brand perception. The once-viral skincare brand has wiped its Instagram and is attempting a reset — but can Drunk Elephant rec
Is NAD just for Tech Bros?
Is NAD the next true breakthrough in skincare…or just another longevity buzzword?
This week on GlowJob, we sit down with Melisse Shaban, CEO of Aramore and former beauty executive at Revlon, Aveda, The Body Shop, Virtue Labs, and L Catterton, to unpack the real science behind NAD, cellular energy, and why longevity is not a trend — it’s a cultural shift.
We cover:
What NAD actually is (and why y
Beauty Brands in the Epstein Files
This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is covering the beauty industry stories everyone’s talking about — from founder controversy to billion-dollar brand strategy.
We break down Peter Thomas Roth appearing in newly released Epstein files and what reputational risk really means for founder-led skincare brands in today’s consumer economy. When the founder is the brand, can you separate personal scandal f
Get to Know Julia & Sasa (Oversharing)
Welcome (or welcome back) to GlowJob — the only podcast to make you hotter and smarter.
After celebrating our one-year anniversary, we realized so many new listeners have joined the GlowJob fam… so this episode is a full reintroduction.
We’re Julia and Sasa— a skincare marketing executive and a Private Wealth Advisor — who met in esthetician school in Los Angeles and turned our beauty-obsessed tex
Huda Kattan Digs Her Own Grave
This week on GlowJob’s Beauty News Roundup, we break down the biggest stories in beauty, business, and pop culture — from founder controversies and celebrity politics to Sephora’s top-selling products and major retail launches.
We discuss the backlash surrounding Huda Kattan and founder activism, Nicki Minaj’s public support of Trump’s new financial program, and the growing question: how political
Is Being an Influencer Still Worth It in 2026? Here’s the Brutal Truth
Is being an influencer still worth it in 2026... or has the golden era officially ended?
This week on GlowJob, we break down the creator economy from day one to now: from early beauty bloggers and YouTube legends like Michelle Phan, to Instagram’s glam era, to TikTok virality, and today’s rise of UGC creators and AI-powered commerce.
The industry is now worth hundreds of billions globally, with br
Ulta Beauty World Dropped the Ball
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This week on GlowJob’s News Roundup, we break down the biggest beauty, business, and pop culture headlines shaking the industry.
Ulta’s Beauty World event sells out in minutes — but fans are furious after thousands of influencer tickets cut the line. Meanwhile, Sephora partners with Olive Young to bring K-Beauty mainstream, e.l.f. enters fragrance
2016 Is Back: Full Glam Makeup & Instagram Nostalgia
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In this episode of GlowJob, we unpack why 2016 is suddenly everywhere again — and why millennials can’t stop romanticizing it.
Searches for “2016 aesthetic” are up 450% on TikTok, but this isn’t just a trend cycle. Psychologists say nostalgia is a coping mechanism for anxiety — and in an era of b
Google’s Top Beauty Dupes
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This week on GlowJob’s News Roundup, we break down the biggest stories shaking beauty, business, and culture right now.
France officially bans PFAS “forever chemicals” in cosmetics, forcing global beauty brands to reformulate products. Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni avoids jail after the vira
Ryan Roth: LaBuBu Grandma & TikTok’s Fav Nepo Baby
In this episode of GlowJob, we sit down with Ryan Roth, Director of Media at Peter Thomas Roth, to unpack the inside scoop of a family-run legacy beauty brand and how his 102-year-old grandmother accidentally became one of TikTok’s biggest icons.
Ryan shares how Peter Thomas Roth landed in the very first Sephora, his real-talk thoughts on being a “nepo baby”, and that time Gossip Girl filmed an ep
Pat McGrath Labs is up for Auction?!
In this week’s GlowJob News Roundup, Julia & Sasa unpack beauty’s biggest shakeups: Pat McGrath’s asset fire sale, why Rare Beauty going to Ulta signals a major shift in Sephora’s power, and Estée Lauder putting Too Faced, Dr. Jart+ and Smashbox up for sale.
They also break down Olaplex’s 36% stock surge amid Henkel acquisition rumors, what Saks Fifth Avenue’s Chapter 11 filing really means fo
Beauty Hall of Shame: Most Embarrassing Flops
In this episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa break down the most infamous beauty product flops of the last decade — from Tower 28’s mineral SPF disaster and Kylie Skin’s walnut scrub backlash to Jaclyn Hill’s contaminated lipstick launch and Kim Kardashian’s failed $600 skincare line.
We unpack exactly why these launches failed, how poor formulation, lack of testing, celebrity misalignment, and ru
News Roundup: The Secret Surgery Everyone's Getting, Rhode’s new launch, & Ulta’s Stock Surge
Chemical burns, billion-dollar beauty stocks, eyelid surgery trends, and the GLP-1 takeover — it’s time for another weekly News Roundup!
This week on GlowJob, Julia & Sasa break down the lawsuit against Sonya Dakar for allegedly burning a client during a chemical peel, Ulta’s stock hitting an all-time high, Saks missing a $100M debt payment, and why the blepharoplasty is suddenly everywhere.
How to Get Hotter and Smarter in 2026
2026 is officially the year you get hotter and smarter — and this episode is your full execution plan.
In the first ChitChat episode of the year, Julia & Sasa introduce the GlowJob Hotter & Smarter Guide: a system built around discipline, beauty ROI, money habits, career leverage, dating strategy, and real accountability.
We cover:
The GlowJob Method to set goals that are specific, measur
News Roundup: $400M in Dupes and $225M Founder Bailouts
Welcome back to Season 2! In our first News Roundup of the year, GlowJob breaks down the latest beauty power moves. Starbucks hires a former e.l.f. exec to lead fashion & beauty activations, signaling a serious push into beauty culture. Sol de Janeiro expands its lawsuit against MCO Beauty, accusing the $400M dupe empire of copying packaging, scents, and even paying influencers to promote knoc
Beauty Went Fully Unhinged in 2025 (And We Have the Receipts)
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In the final episode of GlowJob Season 1, Julia & Sasa break down the biggest beauty stories of 2025 — from billion dollar deals to brand closures, the resurgence of skinny culture, and the trends that defined the year.
The besties also share their favorite skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair, and body products, and spill never-before-heard stor
News Roundup: 50 Cent’s Revenge Doc, Warner Bros Love Triangle, & L’Oréal’s Botox Power Move
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In the final GlowJob News Roundup of Season 1, Julia & Sasa dive into the biggest beauty, business, and pop-culture stories shaping the week.
First, they break down Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers — including why Paramount stormed in with a $100B hostile bid (hello unwanted love triangle drama) and what this merger means f
The Perfume Boom Explained: Why Fragrance is a $75 Billion Category
The fragrance boom isn’t just hype — it’s the most explosive beauty category of 2025. GlowJob's Julia & Sasa break down why perfume has become identity, status, and self-expression rolled into one. From Gen Z’s scent wardrobes and blind-buy culture to the rise of unisex perfumes and collectible bottles, this episode unpacks the emotional and economic forces fueling the billion-dollar fragrance
News Roundup: Olive Young comes to US, Dupe Wars, & Average First Time Homebuyer is 40
This week’s GlowJob News Roundup hits everything blowing up in beauty and culture. Julia & Sasa break down the Armani Luminous Silk reformulation panic, the macro forces behind why the average age of first-time homebuyers is now 40, the ultra-exclusive Le Bal (the debutante for nepo-babies), and the Williams Sonoma vs. Quince dupes lawsuit that could change “affordable luxury” marketing.
Plus,
The Dark Side of Chanel: The House of Beauty with Arabelle Sicardi
Beauty writer Arabelle Sicardi joins GlowJob for a brutally honest deep dive into their new book, The House of Beauty, exploring the power structures behind beauty. From NYC vs. LA beauty culture, to the explosive truth behind Coco Chanel’s anti-Semitic legacy and the Wertheimer takeover — nothing is off limits. Arabelle breaks down the politics of makeup, the ethics of beauty journalism, fragranc
News Roundup: Bezos Buys the Met Gala, Gen Alpha Brain Rot, & The Danish Deception
This week’s News Roundup is unhinged in the best way. Julia and Sasa break down Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez taking over the 2026 Met Gala, Sol de Janeiro’s Gen Alpha–bait “6/7” drop, and TikTok’s Danish Deception — a Bachelor alum’s $300K scam saga that feels straight out of Tinder Swindler.
They also get into Perelel Health’s $27M raise, Oddity Tech’s massive growth (METHODI, Il Makiage, &
GlowJob Survival Guide to Thanksgiving
A chaotic Thanksgiving is inevitable — but surviving it is an art form. In this mini-episode, Julia & Sasa give you the GlowJob Survival Guide to Thanksgiving: how to dodge political debates, fire off harmless clapbacks, and keep the dinner table fun instead of feral. Plus, Julia and Sasa share some of their Thanksgiving traditions. Fast, funny, and just what you need before facing your relati
News Roundup: Is the "Clean Girl" Trend Over? Embarrassing Boyfriend and New Brands
In this week’s GlowJob news roundup, Julia & Sasa break down the beauty, business, and culture stories dominating your feeds. They kick things off with Black Friday fatigue and ask whether the clean girl aesthetic is officially dead — a debate reignited by Mikayla Nogueira and her comments in a recent Business of Fashion article.
They move into founder comebacks, analyzing Carisa Janes’ new li
Bury Me in Botox: The Real Guide to Fillers, Microneedling, & Aging with SkinSpirit’s Lynn Heublein
In this GlowJob interview, we sit down with Lynn Heublein, the cofounder and CEO of SkinSpirit, the country’s #1 provider of Botox and filler. Lynn breaks down the real science behind today’s fastest-growing aesthetic treatments — what’s worth your money, what’s overhyped, and what the future of regenerative beauty actually looks like.
We cover everything from lip flips to Morpheus8, exosomes, Scu
News Roundup: Shay Mitchell’s Rini, Dua Lipa x Bader, $1 Trillion Elon Pay
This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is pure chaos in the best way — celebrity scandals, billion-dollar power moves, and beauty industry BS getting exposed left and right.
Sasa and Julia kick things off with Shay Mitchell’s Rini kids skincare fiasco — toddler sheet masks, K-Beauty name-dropping, chemical fear-mongering, and why parents are getting played. Next, they tear into Dua Lipa’s surprise skinc
Beef Tallow is a Block of Hormones - Product Developer Holly Moore Explains All
In this episode of GlowJob, Julia and Sasa sit down with Holly Moore, product developer, UCLA cosmetic chemistry instructor, and the woman behind some of your favorite formulas. Holly breaks down the real process of taking a product from concept to shelf, why INCI lists matter, and how brands misuse “clean,” “chemical-free,” and “active ingredients.”
She explains the 1% rule, ingredient misconcept
News Roundup: Huda Beauty CANCELS Love Island Star & Skims Beauty Enters the Chat
This week on GlowJob’s Monday News Roundup, Julia and Sasa break down the beauty news dominating your feeds. Huda Beauty cuts a Love Island star after a racial-slur scandal, while Skims makes a major power move into beauty, tapping Ami Colé founder Diarrha N’Diaye Mbaye to lead the launch.
They also dig into:
Amouage’s $300M fragrance explosion
Ulta hit with a “clean beauty” class-action lawsui
The Skinny Revolution: Ozempic, Biohacking, and the Death of Body Positivity
Ozempic isn’t just a weight-loss drug — it’s reshaping beauty, culture, and the entire aesthetics industry. In this episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa break down how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound went from diabetes treatments to Hollywood’s worst-kept secret. They dive into why “thin is back,” what Ozempic face actually is, how GLP-1s accelerate sagging & col
News Roundup: Rare Beauty’s $2.7B Valuation, Neutrogena Recall, + GlowJob's First AMA!
GlowJob’s Julia & Sasa break down the big B in beauty—billions. From Selena Gomez’s $2.7B Rare Beauty valuation to LVMH exploring a Fenty Beauty stake sale, they unpack how celebrity-led brands are rewriting the beauty playbook. The duo dives into Sol de Janeiro’s explosive $2B rise, Kylie Cosmetics’ $1.2M pop-up designed like a museum, the Neutrogena face-wipe recall, and even a real-life bil
Why Everyone’s Obsessed with Substack: Jayme Cyk on Wellness without Woo Woo
In this episode of GlowJob, hosts Julia and Sasa sit down with Jayme Cyk — former WWD and Violet Grey beauty editor turned founder of And Repeat, a wellness brand redefining focus and mental clarity. Jayme opens up about her journey getting off ADHD medication, why she’s rejecting “biohacking” culture, and how she built a supplement brand that’s grounded in science and no judgement.
They dive int
News Roundup: L’Oréal’s $4.66 Billion Dollar Bet & Victoria Secret’s Return to Sexy
In this week’s GlowJob News Roundup, Julia and Sasa unpack one of the biggest beauty acquisitions of the year — L’Oréal’s $4.6B purchase of Kering Beauty, which includes Creed, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, and the Gucci license. They break down what this means for mid-size and private-equity-backed brands, why fragrance is booming, and how “toyification” is redefining Gen Z scent
Calling Out Beauty Myths with Jane The Chemist
What really goes on inside your favorite skincare formulas? This week on GlowJob, Julia and Sasa sit down with Jane the Chemist, the viral cosmetic chemist behind some of TikTok’s smartest beauty breakdowns. From the Ultra Violette SPF scandal to the rise of “science-washing” marketing, Jane pulls back the curtain on what’s real, what’s regulated, and what’s total BS.
They dive deep into:
Why tha
News Roundup: Probiotics in Your Leggings?! + Katy Perry x Justin Trudeau?!
GlowJob dives into the week’s hottest beauty and pop culture stories — from Coperni’s “skincare-infused” activewear to Katy Perry’s rumored romance with Justin Trudeau, the rise of Gourmand fragrances dominating Sephora, Squishmallow’s bizarre perfume line, and the viral Great White racism scandal shaking LA’s influencer scene. Julia and Sasa unpack what’s innovation vs. pure gimmick, why scent-dr
Gen Alpha: Meet the 13 Year Olds Shaping Beauty
Gen Alpha is here — and they’re already transforming beauty. From Sephora Kids to 13-year-old founders like Salish Matter (Sincerely Yours) and Coco Granderson (Yes Day), the next generation is growing up on skincare, self-care, and social media. In this episode of GlowJob, Julia and Sasa explore how brands are marketing to pre-teens, why parents are panicking, and what this means for the future o
The Rise of the Skincare Bro: BroJob with Paul Lawrence Lewis
Men’s skincare is finally having a moment — and Paul is proof. In this episode of GlowJob, Julia and Sasa sit down with Paul, a graphic designer at Jen Atkin’s OUAI who went from eczema struggles to skincare scholar status.
We dive into how social media, Reddit threads, and ingredient literacy have helped a new generation of men break the “3-in-1” curse. Paul shares his detailed routine, why he s
News Roundup: New SPF Ingredient & Taylor Swift’s Album Controversy
Join us as GlowJob dives into this week’s hottest headlines—from the first new U.S. sunscreen filter since 1999 to Costco disrupting the weight-loss market with discounted Ozempic, and a no-filter deep dive on Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl.” Julia and Sasa break down how FDA changes could reshape the SPF industry, what GLP-1 drugs mean for beauty brands, and why Taylor’s latest lyrics hav
News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow & Drew Barrymore shut down, 30 Under 30 Curse
This week on GlowJob's weekly News Roundup, Julia and Sasa spill the hottest beauty + business tea shaping pop culture. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Good Clean Goop and Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty bite the dust — proof that not every celeb can sell skincare. Meanwhile, Haley Bieber’s Rhode breaks records with a $10M Sephora launch, OSEA scores major investment, and a 13-year-old founder enters the chat wi
Inside Urban Decay: From Naked to Now with Steve Kasajikian
In this episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa sit down with Steve Kassajikian, Global Head of Artistry at Urban Decay, to dive deep into the legacy and future of one of beauty’s most iconic brands. From the origins of Urban Decay’s rebellious DNA to the game-changing impact of the Naked Palette, Steve shares insider stories, lessons from nearly two decades at UD, and what it takes to keep a brand “
News Roundup: SKKN Shutdown, MAC Shade Drama & Formaldehyde Ban
The beauty tea is piping hot this week. GlowJob’s Julia and Sasa break down Kim Kardashian’s messy beauty empire rollercoaster—from KKW to SKKN to whispers of a 2026 Skims Beauty comeback (after a $71 million Coty loss 👀). We spill on Kris Jenner’s facelift-fueled MAC Cosmetics comeback and why Estée Laundry is calling foul on their NC20 foundation claims for both Kris and Doja Cat.
But that’s not
The Second Wave of K-Beauty: Why It’s Taking Over Again
K-Beauty isn’t just back—it’s having a full-blown renaissance. In this episode of GlowJob, Julia and Sasa take you from the ingredient-driven first-wave of K-Beauty to the bigger and better second wave.
We break down how retailers like Sephora and Ulta are fighting for the hottest Korean imports, why Beauty of Joseon sunscreen broke the internet, and what makes these products so damn affordable (
News Roundup: Gel Mani Ban, 15 year old Founder goes viral, & Glossier's new CEO
In this week’s News Roundup, GlowJob breaks down the biggest moves shaking beauty. From KKR’s $528M acquisition of Korean packaging giant Samhwa to the jaw-dropping launch of Sincerely Yours by 15-year-old Salish Matter (and her 80,000-fan pop-up), the episode dives into generational shifts in beauty buying. Julia & Sasa discuss Europe’s gel manicure ban, Nudestix’s recent acquisition, and the
How often should you shampoo? BroJob with Joey Scandizzo
In this BroJob episode, we sit down with Joey Scandizzo — four-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year and co-creative director of ELEVEN Australia. From dropping out of school at 15 to building a global haircare brand, Joey shares how he turned a Saturday salon gig into a full-blown empire. We talk the origin of ELEVEN’s cult-favorite Miracle Hair Treatment, why he only shampoos once a week, and
News Roundup: Rhode’s Sephora Takeover, Shein’s AI Flops & Shaq Perfume
Ready for a News Roundup? Join Julia & Sasa as they dive into this week’s latest beauty and business stories. First up, Rhode’s Sephora takeover, and why fans are already furious about restocks. They talk about Mary Kay’s rebrand (and their messy MLM past), marvel at Shaq’s unexpected fragrance launch, and unpack Shein’s shocking AI scandal featuring Luigi Mangione. But it’s not all bad news —
Science Washing: How the Beauty Industry Uses “Science” to Sell Hype
GlowJob called it first– Science Washing is the new greenwashing. From collagen wraps to exosome facials, brands are hijacking scientific jargon to sell you on the hype. Julia and Sasa cut through the BS and spotlight which scientific beauty advancements are real (DNA repair enzymes, NAD, biotech delivery systems) and which are just smoke and mirrors.
We map out the red flag buzzwords, call out th
News Roundup: Sonya Dakar Face Burn, Violet Grey, & Makeup Revolution
This week on GlowJob News Roundup, we’re breaking down the biggest stories shaking the beauty world. From Violet Grey’s luxury-laden comeback and high-stakes acquisition of The Detox Market, to the jaw-dropping allegations against celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar, we cover the scandals and strategy moves you need to know. We also dive into Makeup Revolution’s financial freefall, plus Cardi B’s co
Skincare’s Dirty Secrets (From a Clean Beauty Chemist)
Ever wondered what really goes into that $100 serum on your shelf or what brands DON’T tell you about that “clinically approved” label slapped on your products? In this week’s GlowJob, we sit down with Krupa Koestline— cosmetic chemist, pioneer in “Clean Beauty”, and founder of KKT Labs, to unpack the beauty industry from the inside out.
Krupa reveals the shocking truth about product costs (spoile
News Roundup: $160 LV Lipstick, Esteé Lauder Layoffs, & Grunge Makeup
In this week’s News Roundup, GlowJob co-hosts Julia and Sasa dive into the rollercoaster world of beauty business and trends. From massive layoffs at legacy beauty giants (Esteé Lauder, Shiseido, Coty) to biotech investments, wild nanoplastic detox treatments, and the $160 Louis Vuitton lipstick launch, the duo breaks down what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s straight-up bananas. Plus, they weigh
From Shade Gaps to Michelle Yeoh: Yu-Chen Shih on bootstrapping Orcé Cosmetics
GlowJob's Julia and Sasa sit down with Yu-Chen Shih, founder of Orcé Cosmetics. From growing up in Singapore to navigating mismatched foundations at every makeup counter, Yu-Chen shares how those frustrations fueled her mission to build a brand that actually sees Asian skin.
She gets candid about the roadblocks—VCs telling her the Asian market was “too small,” chemists who only wanted to copy Seph
News Roundup: Anastasia’s Debt, Supergoop’s FDA Drama & More
Big brows, bankruptcies, and beauty drama— welcome to this week's GlowJob News Roundup where your fav besties, Julia and Sasa, break down the headlines shaking the industry.
Starting off with Anastasia Beverly Hills’ credit rating freefall (spoiler: those cut-crease palettes can’t pay off $650M in loans), then we slide into Supergoop’s run-in with the FDA over mousse sunscreens. We also unpack Ul
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