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Summer Fridays Co-Founder Marianna Hewitt on How-To Make It On Social Media, Jet Lag Mask’s 2.0 & Her Holy Grail Hair & Makeup Products Sep 08, 2021

Show notes

Beauty entrepreneur, influencer and fellow podcaster Marianna Hewitt is on the mic today! One million Instagram followers have been following her every creamy, dreamy move since she won Allure’s Beauty Blogger Of The Year Award back in 2014. Today, Marianna reveals the killer instincts she put to social media in order to dream up the perfect, vibey skincare brand for the Instagram Age, Summer Fridays, alongside fellow influencer Lauren Ireland.

Best known for its iconic sky-blue tube, fans fell hard for the photo-friendly, supes-hydrating Jet Lag Mask. Today, you’ll hear the highs and lows of creating a viral-hit product, including details on what’s behind the latest reformulation. Then, stay tuned to hear Marianna’s ride-or-die drugstore buy, the one nail polish she can’t quit, along with the no-fail beauty hacks she uses to look so glowy and gorge in picture-perfect selfies.

PLUS! Tune into the Life With Marianna podcast today to hear Carlene and Jill on “The Top 7 Trends You're Going to See Everywhere in Fall 2021." Disco brows anyone?!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

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Fleur and Bee
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Nutrafol
Nutrafol is a 100% drug-free oral supplement that’s clinically shown to improve hairgrowth and thickness with less shedding. You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

Produced by Dear Media Studio

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Facelift Realness, Celebrity Bathing Smackdown, and Everything To Know About The New Dyson Hair Dryer Flyaway Attachment! Sep 01, 2021

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The sun may be setting on summer, but is there a more exciting month in beauty than September?!! Carlene and Jill catch up on the latest beauty news, including the upcoming MET Gala seating chart everyone is meming about, along with Rihanna’s new, billion-dollar crown, Marc Jacobs’ facelift, which celebrities are dropping new beauty lines this week and their own thoughts on the A-List bathing habits smackdown happening on Twitter right now.

Plus, Jill fills us in on the 5 W’s of Sephoria’s virtual event happening this month, before your hosts reveal which fall beauty launch they’re most looking forward to trying. Jill blesses us with a mini #damngoods review of Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer’s new, flyaway-obliterating attachment that sold out in the U.K. in two days. And finally, get the full-court scoop on Jill and Carlene’s Fall 2021 Beauty Trend Report on the Life With Marianna Podcast with host Marianna Hewitt, airing on Tuesday, September 7th.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

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Conair

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Talkspace

Start feeling better with a single message. Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code BEAUTY.

Fleur and Bee

Check out Fleur & Bee’s 100% vegan and cruelty-free line of natural skincare products at fleurandbee.com and use promo code BREAKING to get 15% off.

*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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Teen Skin 101: Pro Tips for Building Your Very First Skincare Routine, Featuring Celeb Esthetician (and Mom!) Shani Darden Aug 25, 2021

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Just in time for back-to-school SZN, we’re welcoming back LA-based celebrity facialist and skincare founder Shani Darden, whose clients include fellow mamas Jessica Alba, Shay Mitchell and Molly Sims. Some of you might remember Shani from episode 90 when she talked to us about the “Three Facial Treatments Guaranteed to Transform Your Skin.” Today, we’re chatting skincare commandments for the PG 13 human in your life, inspired by Shani’s Instagram series “Skincare Habits to Teach Your Kids,” where she features her own tween daughters, Lennon and Phoenix.

You’ll find out how many steps works best for an effective AM and PM skincare routine - whether it’s all about healthy hygiene habits or minimizing blackheads and fine bumps in the T-zone. We find out which ingredients are safe for children's skin, as we discover the specific cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens and masks that Shani personally has lining her daughters’ top shelves. Plus, how young is too young to dabble in professional facial treatments? When is it time to make a dermatologist appointment for your tween or teen? Skin School is officially in session!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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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Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

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Fleur and Bee

Fleur & Bee is a skincare line that’s 100% vegan and cruelty-free. To check out their line of natural skincare products just head to fleurandbee.com and you can use code BREAKING and get 15% off.

*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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Tower 28 Beauty Founder Amy Liu on How She Built The Hottest Makeup Brand of The Year (& What She’s Launching Next!) Aug 18, 2021

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Amy Liu is the founder of Tower 28 Beauty - named after the Tower 28 lifeguard tower at the crossroads of the Santa Monica pier and Venice Beach. Based on its rad aesthetic – sunset-esque cream blushes, bronzers and lip glosses tucked into clear acrylic packaging – you’d never guess that it’s the only make-up brand to follow the U.S National Eczema Association’s guidelines, which means their makeup contains zero potentially irritating ingredients for sensitive skin. What’s more, none of Tower 28’s vegan and cruelty-free products cost a penny over $28.

Tune in to find out why Tower 28 has risen to mass fandom in just two years since its launch, earning celebrity fans like Olivia Munn, Mandy Moore and Kate Bosworth. Amy explains the magic behind the surprising #1 best-seller, the SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, which people have been using to treat maskne, soothe skin post lasers – anywhere there’s fire. Plus, we chat with the Asian-American entrepreneur about how she’s turning the “California Girl” cliché on its head, and even more inspiring ways she’s mentoring the next gen of BIPOC founders. Then, listen to the end for major hints on what Tower 28 will be planning to drop next!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

Ethique

Ethique is a New Zealand based Zero-Waste Beauty Brand that focuses on conscious beauty with concentrated formulas. To check out their full-range, visit Ethique.com. Join the revolution and give up the bottle!

*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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How To Create A Brand That People Love With Coveteur Alum, Métier CEO & Sidia Founder Erin Kleinberg Aug 11, 2021

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Erin Kleinberg knows what’s up when it comes to killing the branding game. She’s the CEO and co-founder of Métier Creative, an award-winning advertising and branding agency with clients like Live Tinted, La Mer, The Ouai, Saie beauty – they even built Megababe’s visual I.D. from the ground-up. She was also one of the original co-founders of The Coveteur, not to mention her own fashion label, SIDIA, which has earned accolades from the likes of Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a brand that people clamour for, tune in to find out what’s in the secret sauce behind the world’s most beloved beauty brands. Whether you’re an entrepreneur yourself or a content creator, you’ll learn the insider tips for building engagement, loyalty, conversion and what makes a launch instantly pop instead of instantly flop. Plus, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes on what your hosts are up to this summer, with all the glow up details that are in the works for Breaking Beauty Podcast right now... (P.S. Have you picked up your super-soft Breaking Beauty Scrunch yet?)

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

NUTRAFOL

You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 off your first month’s subscription. This is their best offer anywhere and it’s only available to US customers for a limited time. Plus free shipping on every order.

CONAIR

Get faster, longer lasting waves with the Conair Double Ceramic Triple Barrel Waver available here at Conair.com

*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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#DamnGoods Summer Speed Round Edition! The Top 20+ Products We’re Using Right Now Aug 04, 2021

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Today we’re shaking up our monthly #DamnGoods episode… with our first ever speed-round edition!! That means more product reviews than ever before. 20 products x 2 minutes each - can your long-winded hosts Jill and Carlene really do it!!? The stage is set to discuss: a redness corrector that doubles as an SPF, a multi-tasking, age-defying eye cream, a rare, glow-getting serum for oily-skinned folks, a skin-saving must-have for the beach (it’s not what you think!) plus, Anastasia’s new cream blush Carlene is toting everywhere and the filter-like loose powder she’s been scoring compliments on of late.

And ICYMI - we launched our first-ever merch!! Meet the limited edition Breaking Beauty Terry Scrunchies. They’re made from sustainable bamboo terry in the perfect summer pink 🎀- they’re SOOOO soft, hella absorbent for days at the pool or beach 💦and the best part is that there are three sizes:⁣ The Baby Terry (amazing for topknots or fine or short hair)⁣ The Just-Right (if you have medium hair this is for you) ⁣ and The Super Terry (this over-sized version is amazing if you have long or thick hair). ⁣Buy them individually or save on the trio. Can't wait to see how you wear it - tag us on Instagram.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

Talkspace:
Talkspace is the #1 online therapy platform. Start feeling better with a single message.

To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com and make sure to use the code BEAUTY to get $100 off of your first month.

Ana Luisa:
We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa. We love them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! Using our link https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun #analuisany.

Ethique:
Ethique is a New Zealand based Zero-Waste Beauty Brand that focuses on conscious beauty with concentrated formulas To check out their full-range, visit Ethique.com. They’ve even got these cute little mini bars so you can try different products to find what works best for you. Join the revolution and give up the bottle!

*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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hot Takes on Hot Summer Beauty Headlines! With Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum of Eyewitness Beauty Podcast Jul 28, 2021

Show notes

In today’s episode we are taking a minute to go behind some of the biggest summer beauty headlines - something we don’t often have the opportunity to do here on Breaking Beauty!

Our guests today are Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum, the hosts of Eyewitness Beauty podcast - a weekly show where they talk about the biggest stories in the beauty biz each week, with a healthy dose of pop culture in the mix.

Aside from co-hosting their weekly show, Nick and Annie are also brand founders. Nick co-founded luxe body and personal care line Necessaire, after he worked as an editor at legacy media brands like WWD, ELLE before he co-founded Into The Gloss alongside Emily Weiss.

And Annie is a newly-minted brand founder of her body care line called Soft Services - She’s also worked at Into the Gloss and Glossier - first as their Editorial Director and then she served as VP of product development.

Tune in as we chat about: Which celeb line is about to pop off? Will the skincare bubble burst? And what’s the next frontier in beauty marketing?

And stay tuned to the end for a round of rapid fire round where we get the deets on their best budget beauty SPF, which designer deodorant is actually worth the splurge, which brand is the cheugiest right now in their opinion -- plus the best tip they ever took away from all of the top shelves they profiled during their Into the Gloss days.

And this is a podswap so be sure to catch us over on the Eyewitness Beauty feed this week where we discuss even more product news and play a game called “Paula’s Choice”!

And #ICYMI - mic drop - we now have merch!! Check out our #damngood limited edition extremely soft scrunchies in the perfect cotton candy pink. They’re made from supremely soft sustainable bamboo terry, they never slip or pull hair, and they come in three sizes: Baby, Just Right and Jumbo (the size of a personal pizza!). Shop now in the Dear Media store.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

The Inkey List:

If you’re confused about skincare or have a question about your skin, or the products you should use, check out #ASKinkey on social, follow @theinkeylist on social media or visit theinkeylist.com to discover the right ingredients for you.

Ana Luisa:

We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa at: https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun. We love them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! #analuisany

*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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Grown-Up’s Guide to Treating Adult Acne (Cystic Breakouts + Fine Lines + Scarring, Ugh!) With Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau Jul 21, 2021

Show notes

Celebrity facialist to famous faces like Demi Lovato, Lili Reinhart and Lisa Rinna, Renée Rouleau is dialing in with expert tips on one of the most frustrating of skincare conundrums, adult acne! In today’s episode, the seasoned skincare educator explains the root causes of adult acne, why chin and jawline breakouts are so common and the real talk on what you can expect from your skincare, your facialist – and when it’s time to go see a derm. Plus, we get the #glowdown on what an ideal adult acne skincare routine looks like (depending on which type of acne you have!) from the best types of cleansers, exfoliators and treatment ingredients to tackle spots, without sacrificing wrinkle prevention and glowy hydration.

PLUS: Happy 25th Anniversary to Renée Rouleau Skincare! Visit and follow our Instagram @breakingbeautypodcast for details on how-to win an exclusive $500 Renée Rouleau Skincare giveaway!!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

Ana Luisa
Ana Luisa is a jewellery brand that aims to make simple yet stunning pieces you'll reach for every day. We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa at: https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun. We love them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! #analuisany

The Inkey List
The Inkey List is a skincare brand that exists to simplify our skincare routines and provide answers to all your skincare questions to enable you to make better decisions for your skin. If you are confused about skincare or have a question about your skin, or the products you should use, then you can check out #ASKinkey on social media, or follow @theinkeylist and/or visit www.theinkeylist.com to discover the right ingredients for you.

*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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The #DamnGood Skincare Tools That are Actually Worth The Cheddar with Lauryn Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential Jul 14, 2021

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Joining us in this special edition of The Top #DamnGood Skin Gadgets Evah, we’ve enlisted the help of beauty guinea pig extraordinaire, Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential! Lauryn is a mega-influencer, fellow podcaster and Mom to the most adorable baby girl, Zaza. Plus, she’s just launched her very own ice roller and face oil! All of that, and Lauryn recently published her second book, Get the F*ck Out of the Sun, a practical, fun guide that’s chock-full of skincare tips from influencers like Marianna Hewitt, estheticians like Sonya Dakar, dermatologists like Dr. Dennis Gross and we’re featured in the book too!

Tune in as we review a boatload of beauty gadgets, from big-spender devices to Amazon steals. Red light gizmos, the microcurrent GOAT, facial cupping, facial reflexology, we review it all! Finally, PODSWAP Alert! Catch us over on The Skinny Confidential’s podcast feed this week, where we’re sharing our best summer beauty tips - like how to reapply sunscreen - and we go so deep on our holy grail beauty products, we even reveal which toothbrush we’re using right now.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

Sakara:
Sakara delivers organic, plant-rich meals and functional products to doorsteps in the US. And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/BEAUTY or enter code BEAUTY at checkout.

Nutrafol:

Nutrafol is a 100% drug-free oral supplement that’s clinically shown to improve hairgrowth and thickness with less shedding, through all stages of life. You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BREAKING to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription

*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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How-To Slay The Summer With Molly Sims & Emese Gormley of Lipstick on the Rim Podcast Jul 07, 2021

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You may know her from her viral TikTok vids or perhaps you’ll recognize her from years of vogueing for CoverGirl -- it’s model and mom super-influencer Molly Sims! Also joining us on the mic, we’re welcoming her co-host on Lipstick on the Rim podcast, Emese Gormley, fashion PR maven, baby food titan and total beauty aficionado! These two besties are like the fun, friendly and totally hawt Mom group you really wanna hang with, and when you look over, they pour you a tequila-spiked Paloma and start casually spilling their secrets to looking buff, glowy and beautiful (with zero judgments.)

No topic is off limits! Listen in as we reminisce about the first time we met many years ago at a charity gala (oh, the memories!) Then, we’re talking Mommy Makeovers, why liposuction might actually suck, body confidence boosters, what’s in their summer makeup bags and finally, the one skincare item that legit changed their skin. Cheers to that!

Wait, we’re not done the gab-sesh just yet! Catch your Breaking Beauty hosts on a rousing rapid fire round of current beauty faves over on Lipstick on the Rim podcast this week. We’re talking fast and furious about our new warm weather essentials – eye palettes, cheek tints and redness-obliterating magic creams, right this way!

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, 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 blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog

Thank you to our show partners. When you support them, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!

Talkspace:
Talkspace is the #1 online therapy platform. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com and make sure to use the code BEAUTY to get $100 off of your first month, and show your support for the show.

Ana Luisa:
We absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa ❤️

We LOVE them, their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale! Using my link ☀️☀️☀️ https://shop.analuisa.com/breakingsun-

#analuisany

Ethique:
Ethique is a New Zealand-based zero waste beauty brand -- all about handcrafted solid shampoos, conditioners, face & body, beauty bars that are cruelty-free & vegan. Visit www.Ethique.com to check out all of their zero-waste beauty products -- and their newly launched Lip Balm available in 5 different flavors that you can actually plant.

*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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.