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Everyday Elegant Makeup, The One Skincare Product Every 40-Something Needs Plus, Stealth Wealth Style Staples According to Lipstick on the Rim Hosts Molly Sims & Emese Gormley Oct 04, 2023

Show notes

Today we’re welcoming back the wonderful hosts of Lipstick on The Rim podcast, Molly Sims and her bestie Emese Gormley! Molly Sims is a model, actress, NYT bestselling author, producer and philanthropist and now: beauty brand founder with the launch of her Gen X-focused skincare range, YSE Beauty.

Emese, meanwhile, is a former fashion publicist, proud mama and style influencer in her own right, thanks to her enviable Chanel ballet flat wardrobe, among other quiet luxury staples that look right at home for a Hamptons sojourn.

We’re breaking down the duo’s everyday-elegantbeauty routine and enviable style secrets, needless to say the list is not short!

In this episode you’ll hear about:

The backstory on Molly’s uber popular new skincare line, YSE Beauty, said to be a godsend for her melasma
How-to get the BFFs’ “stealth wealth” look – the wardrobe-builders and detailed brand names worth investing in this fall, including your new favourite jeans
The *one* skincare product every 40-something needs, according to LOTR
The skincare item that Molly deems the “cashmere sweater” of the season
Stay tuned until the end as Molly teases a new project that she’s just snapped up production rights to – book clubs girlies be ready

Pssst: We’re guests on Lipstick On The Rim this week! Click here to hear our chat about influencing, de-influencing, top shelf wants and bottom shelf musts.

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#DamnGood Finds for Fall 2023: An X-Treme Lip Plumper, The Difference With Makeup Artist-Developed Palettes and Is This The Best Concealer Carlene’s Ever Tried? Sep 27, 2023

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Happy fall y’all! This sweater season, there’s so much pumpkin spiced latté goodness to test, we’re making this Best of Fall 2023 round up a 2-Part #DamnGoods Special! First up, Carlene presents a slew of new makeup musts, from makeup artist-developed matte palettes to extreme lip plumpers that rival injections (temporarily, of course.) Look out for our next #DamnGoods in two weeks time, when Jill shares her selection of brilliant fragrance innovations, hotly-anticipated complexion launches and a skincare drop so new, she was one of the first faces in North America to try it out.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

A skin tech concealer so #DamnGood that it seamlessly blends under eyes *and* blurs hyperpigmentation spots
The can’t-keep-in-stock brow gel that *actually* locks in a lifted, laminated look for hours
A pressed finishing powder that “snatches” your eye makeup as it “bakes” in undereye brightness
Why palettes are back, baby - and the makeup artists bringing fresh perspective to palette fatigue
Mascara magic? A red carpet-approved formula that mimics false lashes in photos - as tested at the Toronto Film Festival by Carlene! (Click here to learn more about the L’Oréal Paris Stand Up To Street Harassment initiative we chat about in today’s episode)

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“Chaotic Skin,” Grading Your Skin Age & Are Single-Ingredient Serums Over? With Olay Principal Scientist Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson Sep 20, 2023

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In partnership with our friends at Olay, this week we’re asking all of the questions you ever wanted to know from a cosmetic chemist, with Olay Principal Scientist, Dr. Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson. In this uninterrupted chat, the STEM powerhouse enlightens us on the meaning of “chaotic skin,” the most underrated (and most overrated!) ingredients in skincare and what happens to your skin while you sleep.

Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out how old Carlene’s skin really is compared to her actual age, according to a professional imaging device you can now find in derm’s offices and facialist spots.

You’ll hear all about:

Are the latest all-in-one serums as effective as single-ingredient formulations?
Should you really avoid using vitamin C and niacinamide at the same time?
The one ingredient that Dr. Wilkerson has been studying lately, proven to be a boon for redness-prone skin
Why you should always wash your face at night, even if you’ve had a makeup-free day
The blue-sky skincare product that the chemist wishes she could develop, which doesn’t exist yet

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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This episode is brought to you in partnership with Olay:

You can find Olay’s Super Serum and other Olay products in major retailers nationwide across Canada and the US. For more information, visit Olay.ca

*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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Katie Jane Hughes on Her KJH Brand Reveal (!!), 2023 Foundation Faves, Glowy Skin Secrets and Why We Need to Normalize Skin Texture Sep 13, 2023

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When Katie Jane Hughes isn’t working with the likes of Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whitely, the British-born, Brooklyn-based makeup artist can be found sharing her editorial-to-everyday makeup tutorials on social media, where she’s amassed a cult community of beauty enthusiasts.

Having collaborated with brands like Revlon, Elemis and Glossier, this month, Katie is set to debut KJH Brand, a highly-anticipated, eponymous range that aims to put the power in your hands, with deconstructed formulas that awards you dewy, gorgeous skin – customized by you. Tune in as we get the advanced scoop, while mining for Katie’s beauty knowledge gold.

In this episode Katie shares:

Her best tips for blending foundation that lasts
How freckled-faced girlies can ace their complexion while letting speckles shine through (dullness be gone!)
The makeup artist’s “batwing” eyeliner hack for hooded eyelids – and her most trusted liquid eyeliner to get the look
The top 3 products she’d buy if her makeup kit were to go missing
The oldest and most cherished product in Katie’s cosmetics kit, revealed!

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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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Dr. Shereene Idriss aka PillowtalkDerm Returns! The Hero Product From Her Line So Far, How-To Get Rid of a Zit Fast + More Most Googled Skincare Questions, Decoded Sep 06, 2023

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Attention “Skincare Nerds!” Board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss, also known as #PillowtalkDerm, makes her sophomore appearance to answer the people’s most Googled skincare questions for 2023. The newly-minted Threads star shares her pro advice on preventative Botox (and how its competitor Daxxify is stacking up), details on the best-selling product from her own eponymous skincare line so far – and, is Jill stalking our favorite derm?!

You’ll also discover:

The one thing you should consider before starting a skincare routine – and no, it’s not your skin type
The PillowtalkDerm’s personal skincare faves, from the best eye cream money can buy to the SPFs she can’t live without
Her least favorite skincare ingredient (where’s the data?!)
Why she’s not a fan of skin flooding for everybody
Plus, is skin “purging” real?

Pssst! ICYMI, listen to our first episode featuring Dr. Shereene Idriss all about common skincare scams debunked here and don’t forget to like, review and follow

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Skincare Guru May Lindstrom on her Cult-Favorite “Blue Cocoon" Balm, Saying No To Retail and The Power of Small Batch Beauty Aug 30, 2023

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In the spirit of slowing down – and soaking up every last bit of summer – this week we welcome May Lindstrom, organic skincare guru and founder of her eponymous luxury skincare line, May Lindstrom Skincare. May started crafting her addicting, aromatherapeutic concoctions from her kitchen back in 2008 – long before “clean” beauty was a buzzword. Today, beauty insiders covet her number one-selling “Blue Cocoon” balm, a magical blue tansy cure-all beloved by Tracee Ellis Ross and Sadie Sink, among others.

In this week’s episode you’ll hear:

How May’s self-described “Little House on the Prairie” upbringing inspired her connection to plants and nature, the bedrock of her brand today
How the artisanal formulator went from living in her car in LA to training line chefs at one of Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans’ hotspot restaurants to modeling – and ultimately, to respected skincare guru
Why May chose to pull her brand from top retailers in 2020 – essentially cutting her profit in half
The reason May Lindstrom products have a “born on” date affixed to every label
What we can expect from the brand next

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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Conair

Introducing the new Curl Secret by Conair, your new favorite styling tool for effortless

curls. It boasts customizable settings, multi-directional action and tangle-free tech – all at the push of a button. Shop Curl Secret by Conair, exclusively at Ulta.

*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 

Produced by Dear Media Studio

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The Next Niacinamide, Skincare Filters For Your Tap and A New Way to Save on Your Fave Products – Are These The #DamnGood Beauty Products and Trends We’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2024 and Beyond?! Aug 23, 2023

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This week we’re looking ahead with some predictions of what everyone will be deeming top-shelf worthy in the near future! Carlene went behind-the-scenes at one of the biggest trade shows in the biz, Cosmoprof in Las Vegas – and visited a leading cosmetics manufacturer’s “innovation box” – to hunt down the trends that aren’t even trends yet. Come along as we discover the next big things, like lymphatic-drainage spa leggings that you wear while you putter, skincare filters that attach to your sink and more. Which ones are wait-list worthy in your books?

Find out about the next gen trends:

Oz is Revealed: Once a top secret in the beauty biz, why this contract manufacturer is being pulled out from behind the curtain, at last
The next niacinamide? Innovation experts from Cosmetica, Alessandro Mendes and Maria Osorio, reveal the ingredients most likely to hit your topshelf next
Tweakment-adjacent beauty products: Just what are cosmeceutical leggings, anyway?
Gadgets galore: $700 LED face masks and gua sha massagers with extra bite
Beauty seconds: Where to buy scratch-and-dent beauty products at a discount – and whether it’s really a smart idea

Pssst! Join us at Create & Cultivate Behind the Business: Beauty and Wellness event on September 9th 2023 in LA as Carlene delivers more in 2024 trends LIVE on stage! Get your tickets here USE promo code: CCBTBW20 at checkout to save 20% off all tickets

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*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 

Produced by Dear Media Studio

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Supplements You’ll Actually Want To Take (For Real!), Turning Childhood Trauma Into Resilience + How-To Build a Culture Where People *Like* Coming to Work ft. Cymbiotika Co-Founder Durana Elmi Aug 16, 2023

Show notes

You may have seen Cymbiotika’s sleek, easy-to-down supplement pouches on Instagram already, and today, we’re bringing you the brilliant backstory. In partnership with our friends at Cymbiotika, we’re sitting down with Durana Elmi, the Co-Founder & COO responsible for the brand’s skyrocketing growth.

Find out how the Afghan-American powerhouse was able to overcome personal hardships in her youth to become the resilient leader she is today, the keys to achieving Cymbiotika’s fast-won success and the life lessons that she’s instilling in her daughters along the way.

Tune in to hear about:

The healthy habits, mindset and supplements that Durana personally follows to look and feel her best everyday
The clever and creative ways that she’s changing corporate culture, so that people actually want to come into the office everyday
Scoop alert! We get a sneak peek at the lifestyle category that Cymbiotika will expand to next
How Cymbiotika is supporting the non-profit, Helping Hands for Afghans, a passion project to help women, children and refugees
Plus! Rapidfire: BOSS Edition, including what *not* to do in a job interview, how to nail a cover letter and the one thing that’s a big no-no at any office

Cymbiotika

Cymbiotika is a lifestyle brand featuring more than 50 products to boost your health and wellness routine - everything from their best-selling Liposomal Glutathione

and Super Greens Dietary Supplement pouches (Carlene’s fave!) to their energy-boosting Cymbiotika Liposomal Vitamin B12 + B6 (Jill’s fave!). If you want to try Cymbiotika for yourself, use code BREAKINGBEAUTY on cymbiotika.com for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off.

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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*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 

Produced by Dear Media Studio

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Are You Applying Your Concealer the Right Way? Celeb Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg Shares Her Best Tips For Disguising Puffiness, Covering Acne & Finding Your Magic Potion Aug 09, 2023

Show notes

Jamie Greenberg - aka Jamie Makeup on Instagram - works with A-Listers like Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler, Christina Applegate, Kaley Cuoco and many more. But that hasn’t changed her relatable, funny and clever attitude one bit. Today,“Everyone’s Personal Makeup Artist” returns to the pod with everything you need to know about applying your concealer the right way, whether you’re disguising under eye conundrums, hiding redness or camouflaging the scabbiest zit.

Plus, you’ll learn:

How to choose a concealer formula that’s designed for acne vs. your thin-skinned, under eye area
When to choose a brighter shade and when you want it to match your foundation to a tee
The go-to setting powders (unsexy packaging be damned!) that Jamie uses to lock in a pro concealing finish
The luxury concealer she’s obsessed with now, her pick for a budget find and the range she reaches for to suit all skin tones, from very fair to very dark
What she’s launching from her own, multi-tasking cosmetics line, Jamie Makeup, next

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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What Hero Cosmetics Co-Founder Ju Rhyu Uses on Her Acne-Turned-Ageless Skin, Why The Mighty Patch *Actually* Works and The Surprising Stick-On We’re in For Next Aug 02, 2023

Show notes

In this uninterrupted episode in partnership with Hero Cosmetics, we chat with brand co-founder Ju Rhyu about the making of The Mighty Patch, the translucent acne sticker that now sells once every 2 seconds. You’ll find out what makes Hero’s medical-grade hydrocolloid patch superior to the many dupes that have cropped up since its 2017 launch (the shade!), along with the best way to work its mighty magic into your makeup routine.

You’ll hear about:

Why Reddit was a goldmine for understanding acne-sufferers’ needs in the brand’s development
How to layer concealer with the acne patch (over or under- we find out once and for all!)
Ju’s personal skincare routine - from a luxe retinol facial oil to her fave French pharmacy find
The one up-and-coming beauty brand she thinks needs to be on our radar
The innovative, acne-meets-aging fix that she’s dropping next

Sponsor info: In Canada, find Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patches at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, and Amazon. And in the US, Hero is always available on HeroCosmetics.us.

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.

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

*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 

Produced by Dear Media Studio

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