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Our 2024 #DamnGood Drugstore Edit - All New Finds For Less Than $35 USD! Feb 07, 2024

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Our latest drugstore haul is here! From drugstore makeup to drugstore skincare and a revamped beloved drugstore SPF - this week we’ve got some of our best 2024 drugstore beauty finds - nothing more than $35!

First up, we test-drive the latest drugstore foundation - CoverGirl’s new Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence to find out how it really stacks up against its French luxury counterpart.

Plus, from a longwear matte lippie set to rival a popular department store brand to Bioré’s new-to-Canada UV Aqua Riche SPF 50 vs the Japanese O.G, we find out which of these wallet-friendly offerings are worth our pennies.

Tested in today’s #DamnGood drugstore beauty face off:

CoverGirl vs. Chanel – the tinted face beads showdown is here
Revlon vs. NARS – which hot red lippie Carlene is loving now
L’Oréal Voluminous Panorama Mascara vs. ??? – find out why this killer formula is in a league all its own
Meet the $4.99 brow gel duping an existing drugstore offering that was already pretty darn affordable! Peak dupe culture!
French pharmacy for the win – Jill shares her latest ‘everything shower’ obsession that promises to do away with rough spots the Parisian way

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Are You Applying Your Foundation The Right Way? How-to Find the Perfect Shade, Formula, Layering Tips and More With Beyonce’s Makeup Artist Sir John Jan 31, 2024

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The go-to makeup artist to Beyonce, Sir John is the legend responsible for some of her most iconic beauty looks, including her historical Vogue cover and showstopping Bey-chella performance. Today, theCreative Director at Killian is spilling all of his base-perfecting secrets, from how-to avoid patchy, separating foundation, why he isn’t a fan of “baking” and he reveals which foundations he *personally* stocks in his makeup kit.

Plus, you’ll discover:

His fave skincare products to prep skin before foundation - whether you’re oily or dry
The key to unlocking the best performance from your foundation brushes (it’s all about those fluffy shapes, baby!)
His number one, surprising tool for lifting excess oil from your face
The drugstore foundation shopping tip we didn’t know we needed

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Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup The Cooling Water Jelly Tint will be available exclusively at Sephora.ca on February 6, 2024, and in Sephora Canada stores on March 15, 2024, for $33.

Timeline

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Macy’s

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Solo Ep! Are Fillers Canceled? Plus, Carlene’s Mystery Skin Diagnosis Revealed and The Facial Treatments Worth Investing In Jan 24, 2024

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From BBL (Broad Band Light) therapy to microneedling with exosomes, tune in as your hosts reveal the facial treatments that they’re having done now, along with tips on the best places to get a facial in Toronto and ideas on where to host a Galentine’s getaway. But first, in this week’s solo episode, Jill sounds off about tweens running amok at Sephora, while Carlene makes the case for allowing children to get in on the beauty game, too.

Plus! We’re chatting about:

Are fillers cancelled? We dissect this industry insider’s hard stance
Carlene drops her new rosacea skincare routine –including the hero ingredient she is applying day and night
Fitness for your face? Meet the hit skin treatment app that’s giving Peleton a run for its money
Buccal facials – why some facial lymphatic drainage treatments can be relaxing, while others are just plan painful
Why red carpet celebrities seem to be glowing down this awards season, en masse

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Macy’s

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The #DamnGood, Definitive Guide to Winter Skincare: A Derm-Backed, $18 “Gleanser,” GOOP for the Masses, Eczema Patches and Do Babies Need Luxury Skincare, Too? Jan 17, 2024

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Meet the new, #DamnGood skincare musts that are getting us through this scaly season. Carlene falls in love with a sleek, dermatologist-backed skincare range offering jumbo sizes at minuscule prices, while Jill debates whether the Queen of Quiet Luxury, Gwyneth Paltrow, can really mingle on Target shelves with the debut of her new diffusion line, Good.Clean.Goop.

Plus! You’ll discover:

Barrier serums are the new barrier creams, and we put The Ordinary’s new pepto-pink formula to the test
Can a skin-comforting cleansing mousse really take the day off in one-step?
Everything to know about Kao’s new brand of eczema relief patches, re/cover
The next generation of clean beauty? Meet the free-from skincare range for sensitive types, developed by a certified allergist
Why designer skincare is coming for your baby

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Nutrafol

Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING.

Timeline

If you want to see a real difference in your skin health, invest in it. Timeline Nutrition is offering our community 10% off the Timeline Skin Health line at timelinenutrition.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout.

Macy’s

Macy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*

Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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The Power of “Midlights,” Why Demi-Colour Is Your New BFF & The Hottest 2024 Hair Colour Trends We’re About to See Everywhere With Celebrity Hair Colourist Matt Rez Jan 10, 2024

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New year, new hair colour? Here to usher in your best era yet, we’re welcoming Matt Rez, the global celebrity hair colour ambassador for Moroccanoil who has worked with Adele, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, Kendall Jenner and many more.

Matt fills us in on what’s happening in hair colour for 2024, like is “cowboy copper” still a thing? How about balayage? Plus, we get the hair pro’s best tips for transitioning to grey, how to come back from over-blonding and why demi-permanent cream colour is his favourite discovery that we all need to know about.

Plus, you’ll learn about:

Matt’s signature “midlights” technique and why this sister to highlights and lowlights could be the missing link in your perfect hair colour
How your eye colour might inform your ideal hair hue
The under-the-radar, Japanese hair treatment he swears does wonders on his A-List clientele (Yes, you can find it at Sephora!)
The one supermarket hair hack he *would* recommend, that will cost you just pennies
How to break up with a hair colourist the right way
The single hair trend that Matt predicts is making a big comeback in 2024, and (surprise!) you can do it at home

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Want more episodes like this?

Hear our previous conversations with Chris Appleton here, the K18 founders here, and Andrew Fitzsimons here.

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Macy’s

Macy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Makeup By Mario is Here to Share The New Makeup Rules for 2024, The Secret Project He’s Working On and The Never-Heard-Before, Very Personal Manifestation for The Year Ahead Jan 03, 2024

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Happy New Year everyone! This week, we are quite literally crying, laughing and *nearly* screaming with our guest-of-the-hour, Mario Dedivanovic. Makeup by Mario, as he’s better known, joined us back in 2019, and a lot has happened since then. Theera-defining King of Contour who rose to fame as Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist dropped his eponymous makeup line at Sephora. He accepted an American Influencer Award with a gripping coming-out speech that inspired legions of fans. And now, he boasts 13.8 million followers on Instagram – outstanding for a makeup artist from humble, Bronx basement beginnings.

Listen in as Mario shares his personal and raw origin story, along with his pro tips on the soft glam makeup he’s influencing us with today. (Surprise: the word “contouring” was not mentioned.)

In this episode you’ll hear:

Why Mario never uses makeup primers (a real bonding moment for Carlene)
His new fave GRWM lip combo, including his signature lip lift hack
Details on the glam guru’s new launch, Makeup By Mario SuperSatin Lipstick, an ode to his native New York
The drugstore products Mario still uses today
Secret project alert! For the first time, Mario opens up about an upcoming book.
The other, very personal goal he’s manifesting for 2024

Bonus content alert!

Tune in to our YouTube channel to watch the full-length episode with Mario (please hit subscribe while you’re there!) Plus, check out our TikTok to see Mario react to some of his most iconic makeup looks, including a 2008 photo shoot with Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner’s first ever Met Gala.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.

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Timeline

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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How NYC Girlies Get it Done: Glam Services, Beauty Obsessions & Rentable Fashion with Gals on The Go Podcast Hosts Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio Dec 27, 2023

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This week we’re kickin’ it with fellow podcasters Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio from the chart-topping lifestyle podcast, Gals on The Go. Join us for a good ol’ fashioned chit-chat, as we discover how the young, fabulous and not-so-broke are getting it done New Yorker-style these days – like where’s the best place for a facial? What body treatment makes a noticeable difference before an event? Which clothing label are they shopping most? And, who do they have on speed dial when they wanna get glam?

Pssst! Be sure to catch us over on the Gals on The Go Podcast feed this week, where we say “yay or nay” to trends like tooth gems and latte makeup and we drop some of our fave products of 2023 that we haven’t had a chance to tell y’all about yet.

You’ll find out:

The real deal on clothing rental apps – what the gals are using and loving for designer frocks for one night only
Top shelf musts: self-tanners, barrier-boosting moisturizer for acne-prone skin and a balletcore hair accessory you can find on Amazon
What’s on their travel wishlist for 2024, along with their best packing hacks
The one secret spot in Manhattan they’ve been gatekeeping… until now

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Peeping Chanel’s Archives, Behind The Skincare Lab Curtain & The Facial Trend You're About to See Everywhere. Plus! Where We Ate, Stayed and Shopped in Paris Dec 20, 2023

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This week, we pull back the double-CC’s curtain to recap Chanel’s first brand trip of its kind at the brand’s Research & Innovation HQ, just outside of Paris, in historic Pantin. From Chanel’s “integrative beauty” approach to its open air “Sky Labs” and what we learned in the archive room of priceless relics from the roaring 20s – find out how Gabrielle Chanel’s influence lives on today.

Plus, stay tuned until the end as we reveal our favourite places to stay, eat and shop in the City of Lights. Carlene reveals her epic purchase from 31 Rue Cambon, Jill falls in love with a luxe-y serum and we eat at a delish locals-only spot where we’re thrilled to be ever-so-chicly ignored.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The real reason why Gabrielle’s favourite flower, camellia, is found throughout Chanel skincare, and what the latest senescence research reveals about how we age
Why “fascia facials” are the next big thing in spas
All of the details on Chanel’s latest beauty treasure, 31 Le Rouge, a refillable lipstick keepsake inspired by the legendary art deco staircase at the iconic 31 rue Cambon
Our ultimate French girl sighting in the flagship Chanel boutique (ooh la la!)
French pharmacy finds Jill couldn’t leave behind (a hyaluronic acid *foam*, a better-in-Europe moisturizer and the cheap ’n’ cheerful hairspray hoarded by hair pros.)

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Macy’s

There’s still time to find the perfect gift at Macy’s Last Minute Gift Sale! From now until Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, get an extra 20% off great gifts, including the latest wardrobe updates, makeup & skin care sets, the season’s hottest toys, and everything else on their wish list. Check out macys.com and use promo code GIFT to save today. Some exclusions apply, see macys.com for details.

Away

Special thanks to our friends at Away Luggage for sending us on our merry way in style with a chic luggage duo. We love the Carry-On suitcase with the matching navy Medium-Sized Checked Baggage to tote all of our Parisian Treasures home.

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

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Fave Products of 2023, PR Moves, Flop Eras and More With “The Internet’s Agent” Robyn DelMonte AKA GirlBossTown. Plus! The 2024 Beauty Aesthetic Dec 13, 2023

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Robyn DelMonte of @girlbosstown is the TikTok creator to follow for seriously astute, funny and shockingly accurate “PR moves” in the world of business, beauty and celebrity. The self-described “Internet’s Agent ” launched a full-fledged consulting business from her couch — providing Gen Z advice to brands like Dunkin, Bliss, Xfinity and many more.

A member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, Robyn joins us today to break down the biggest beauty moments of the year, from the magazine cover stars that got us gossiping to the viral moments that money simply can’t buy. Stay tuned to find out which beauty brand is currently in its flop era – plus, Robyn forecasts the next trends in 2024.

What you’ll hear in the episode:

How brand trips could be re-imagined, according to the TikTok-appointed PR guru
The “PR move” she thinks Sofia Richie should do next
What “face privilege” awards you in the world of Hollywood haircuts
Move over, Baccarat Rouge 540 – are gourmand fragrances making a comeback?
In partnership with Macy’s, the winter skin musts that Jill is taking into 2024 (Pssst! Find Macy’s gift cards in store, in the Macy’s app or at macys.com/giftcards.)

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How a K-Beauty Esthetician Gets Her Skin So Glassy with Peach & Lily Founder Alicia Yoon Dec 06, 2023

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Today, we’re sitting down with Peach & Lily founder Alicia Yoon! Along with its budget-friendly sister brand, Peach Slices, the Korean beauty phenom is celebrating five years in skincare, and according to WWD, a collective $100 million in sales. Tune in as Alicia shares her early struggles as a diver on the Korean national platform team – until an injury that landed her in a wheelchair would set her on a new path.

Then, from “toddler” facials at the age of three to bonafide #glassskin guru, the K-Beauty esthetician shares her journey overcoming lifelong eczema, as she drops every step of her glass skin routine. Plus, keep listening for a sneak peek at the brand’s late-breaking innovations: Peach and Lily Rescue Party Barrier Restore Serum and Barrier Restore Cream, dropping tomorrow!

In this episode you’ll learn:

Alicia’s best tips for acing age-defying facial yoga – yes, it’s a thing!
Her unique take on skin flooding – does the limit of layers exist?
The latest K-beauty trends you’ll be hearing about everywhere, like exosomes
Why the secret to a juicy skin barrier just might be…. calcium?!
How playing “skin detective” can be the key to managing even the most sensitive skin types

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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