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A Lip Balm You Can Plant (Whoa!!) & More Zero Waste Beauty Updates With Ethique Founder Brianne West Jun 30, 2021

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Today we’re partnering with our friends at Ethique - the beauty brand that completely popped off after Ashton Kutcher and Britney Spears shared on social media - to find out how we can reduce alllll of the waste that comes out of our beauty routines. New Zealand-based brand founder and biochemist Brianne West is here to school us on the single tweak that you can make to your getting ready routine that will have the biggest impact on the planet, the dirty cosmetic ingredient guilty of messing up our waterways and the worst culprits when it comes to unethical ingredient sourcing.

Plus, did you know that Ethique’s concentrated beauty bars have saved 11 million plastic containers from reaching landfills since its launch in 2012? Find out what you can expect when you’re trying one of these innovative beauty bars for the first time, whether it’s a skincare serum, face cream or shampoo and conditioner. And stay tuned to hear all about Ethique’s brand new lip balm that you can actually plant — packaging and all — in your home garden (mind blown!)

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Meet the TikTok Stars Setting Their Own Beauty Standards featuring Shina Novalinga & Michelle Chubb Jun 23, 2021

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Indigenous content creators Shina Novalinga and Michelle Chubb have amassed nearly 3 million followers on TikTok in just over one year, earning headlines on Vogue.com and Teen Vogue, collabs with big beauty brands like L’Oréal Paris, Clarins and Redken and now, they’re being featured together in a major beauty campaign with Sephora. But their transformative glow-ups are a little different. Today we’re learning about Inuit face tattoos, jingle dresses and how reclaiming your true identity is the only path to success.

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The Nue Co creates clean and sustainable supplements with proven results. They take a holistic approach to skincare, with a focus on the connection between inner and outer beauty to deliver ingestible and topical supplements that improve the long-term health of your skin. Try their hero skin supplements including PREBIOTIC+PROBIOTIC, SKIN FILTER, SKIN HYDRATOR and THE PILL. You can try all the products available from The Nue Co. including their products for gut health, stress and sleep with 20% off using our promo code BEAUTY.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

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Replay! Meet The Mysterious Makers Behind Viral Hit Brands like ColourPop, KKW & Tati Beauty: Laura Nelson and John Nelson, the co-founding siblings of Seed Beauty Jun 16, 2021

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Meet power siblings, John Nelson and Laura Nelson, the mysterious makers behind Seed Beauty, a beauty incubator that’s launched mad successes like ColourPop, Kylie Cosmetics, KKW Beauty, and most recently, Tati Beauty by mega influencer Tati Westbrook.

In today’s episode, we visit Seed Beauty’s HQ in Oxnard, California, to peep the direct-to-consumer brands capable of taking a single customer request from concept to creation in just five days!!! John and Laura reveal the answers to the question on everybody’s mind: how is it possible to deliver high quality products at such a low price, so fast? Case in point: Jill and Carlene’s fave Super Shock Shadows from ColourPop – gorgeous cream-to-powder pigments that sell for just $6 bucks.

In their first podcast ever, John and Laura trace the story behind how Seed Beauty came to be – pivoting the family business from one of the largest outside suppliers for global beauty brands to a vertically integrated platform launching its own brands. We get the juice on how a certain Kardashian family spun their warehouse into overdrive, and you’ll hear some hints on what this industry power player has cooking up next.

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

The Nue Co:
You can try all the products available from The Nue Co. including their products for gut health, stress and sleep with 20% off using code BEAUTY.

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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

Skillshare:
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Barefoot Scientist:
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The #DamnGood “Summer Dresses” of Makeup We’ll Be Wearing All Season Long Jun 09, 2021

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We’ve officially made the makeup-bag switchover! Today, we’re telling you all about our latest cosmetic discoveries that we’ll be reaching for all summer long. Tune in to hear about the natural-finish compact powder said to transform into a liquid foundation upon hitting your skin. Plus, we reveal our favourite skin-enhancing luminizers that put their shimmery predecessors to shame, along with the blushes and “blonzers” (that’s right, a blush + bronzer hybrid) that are perfect for getting that #PeachesChallenge glow. We also discover a fluffy-effect, stay-put mascara we’re counting on to get us through the sweatiest of days, and we reveal the tinted matte lip balm so smooth, and so diffuse-y, you’ll want to scoop up every single shade.

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

Sakara:

Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. And right now, Sakara is offering our listeners based in the US 20% off their first order when they go to www.sakara.com/BEAUTY or enter code BEAUTY at checkout.

The Nue Co.:

Try all of the products available from The Nue Co. including their products for gut health, stress and sleep and visit www.TheNueCo.com for 20% off using our code BEAUTY at checkout.

*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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WTF is The Beauty Sandwich? (And Do We Need One??) Jun 02, 2021

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Today we’re chatting with Iván Pol - AKA The Beauty Sandwich - to find out why A-Listers like like Lizzo, Salma Hayek and Miranda Kerr are lining up for the signature facial treatment said to sharpen cheekbones, lift jowls and carve out contours – with zero needles or downtime. We find out the secrets behind all the fire, including his proprietary skincare innovation, a sold-out “Sau7e” that’s creating so much buzz, a popular HBO show is using it across its entire cast in place of makeup. Plus, we get the goods on his 4-day, “Wedding Cake Facial,” along with the next big development he has baking in the oven, and his top products, gizmos and tricks to snatch your own face to the gods.

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

Storyworth:
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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Meet the Glossier Alum bringing skin-first-cosmetics to melanin-rich complexions, Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye May 26, 2021

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Today we’re welcoming Diarrha N’Diaye, founder of the hotly anticipated Ami Colé, a new, eco-friendly beauty range born in Harlem, inspired by Senegal. Hailed as “No Makeup Makeup for Melanin-Rich Skin” by Women’s Wear Daily, Ami Colé is about celebrating – rather than covering up – dark skin tones. Launched just last week, the indie start-up has attracted investors like Hannah Bronfman and Versed Skincare’s Katherine Power, while Katie Jane Hughes and Emily Weiss are already singing its praises on Instagram.

Tune in as Diarrha N’Diaye recalls rising through the ranks at L’Oréal Paris and Glossier before cultivating her own beauty line, crowd-sourced from a BIPOC community of 400 over three years. Plus, we chat about self-acceptance, representation in the beauty industry, the challenges of launching during a global pandemic and the gap that still exists to get brands like Ami Colé to market. Finally, find out how Diarrha plans to take Ami Colé beyond beauty, creating a community where women of colour are free to exhale.

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!

Barefoot Scientist

Barefoot Scientist is the first comprehensive premium foot care company in the world. Our listeners can get an exclusive 20% off their first order at barefootscientist.com using our code: BEAUTY.

Hi-Smile

Hi-Smile is a peroxide-free whitening treatment that delivers instant results. If you’d like to get your hands on HiSmile’s NEW, clinically proven, peroxide-free range of smile care products, you can today via their website at www.hismileteeth.com.

Skillshare

Skillshare is an online learning community that offers memberships among fellow creatives. Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BEAUTY and get a free trial of Premium Membership.

*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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“Take It To The Tits!” & More “Anti-Aging” Skin Commandments With Caroline Hirons May 19, 2021

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Hands up if you want youthful skin for as long as you can?! (Everybody, we know.) Notorious for her No-B.S. skincare advice, Caroline Hirons is here to spill the tea. The long-time YouTuber and blogger has trained in more than 100 beauty brands, creating bespoke facials and educating teams internationally for top-tier beauty companies around the world. Caroline has also written a best-selling book, simply titled “Skincare,” and most recently, Caroline founded “Beauty Backed",” a U.K.-based organization helping salons and spas get back on their feet after the pandemic.

Today, Caroline is sharing her top age-well skin tips, including the advice she wishes she told her younger self. Plus, the skin guru debunks some of the biggest myths going in the beauty industry when it comes to blue light and your skin, neck creams, whether luxury skincare is actually worth the big bucks, and egads! She even shares why she is not necessarily a fan of the 60-second cleansing rule. Plus, stay tuned to find out why Caroline Hirons is leaving the YouTube game and - plot twist!- could she be starting her own podcast??? Well, if it’s good enough for the Royal Couple…

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Modern Fertility

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Function of Beauty

Function of Beauty is the world leader in customizable beauty, offering precise formulations for your hair’s specific needs. Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/breakingbeauty to take your quiz and save 20% on your first order. That applies to their full range of customized hair, skin, and body products.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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It's The "I Can't Believe It's Not Luxury!" Episode (Epic Budget Beauty Finds That Go Wayyyy Beyond The Drugstore May 12, 2021

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This week, we’re shining a light on the latest under $25 beauty finds that are so #DamnGood, you’d swear they cost a small fortune. Get ready to hear our honest reviews on Glossier’s new Cleanser Concentrate, a gender-inclusive skincare line that pretty much is The Gucci, a dupe for M.A.C’s Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Colour, the nail collab you never saw coming and a new home fragrance that you’d swear was designer. (Okay, we may have snuck in a hair tool that’s under $40, but still you guys!!!)

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Twitter,

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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:
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 twenty percent off your first month subscription.

This is the best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time.

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.

*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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Victoria Beckham on Building Her Beauty Empire, Dealing with Haters & Miami-Style Bronzing Hacks With Victoria Beckham Beauty Co-Founder Sarah Creal! May 05, 2021

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In her very first beauty podcast, Victoria Beckham is here alongside Sarah Creal, co-founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty. In today’s episode, Victoria recalls how the “Girl Power” of the Spice Girls helped fuel her sustainable-luxury beauty range, reportedly raking in nearly £2 Million within 3 months of its launch in 2019.

Sarah reveals how much research Victoria *really* put into the creation of the hit celebrity line, and we get the goods on the all-time best seller – an eye makeup must for Mom’s on the go – plus, their top tips for applying the upcoming new Victoria Beckham Beauty Matte Bronzing Brick, inspired by Posh’s life in Miami.

But first, we go deep on the topic of self-image, as Victoria recalls being bullied both as a child, and in the noughties when the harrowing paparazzi showed young Hollywood zero mercy. Then, we get seriously UPLIFTED with insider tales involving a run-in with Beyonce, developing makeup shades with Harper, how the duo have been coping during quarantine – and we find out what else is on the ladies’ top shelf (including a surprising drugstore fave!)

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

Barefoot Scientist

Get all your foot care essentials at barefootscientist.com and get 20% off your first order using code BEAUTY.

Talkspace

Breaking Beauty listeners can get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com. Make sure to use the code BEAUTY to get $100 off of your first month.

Hi-Smile

If you’d like to get your hands on HiSmile’s New PAP+ clinically proven, peroxide-free range of smile care products, you can today via their website at www.hismileteeth.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

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How-To Find a Sunscreen You Can Really Trust With Dr. Michelle Wong, AKA Lab Muffin Beauty Science Apr 28, 2021

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Today we’re chatting with Dr. Michelle Wong, known for her easy-to-understand explainers on her Lab Muffin Beauty Science blog and YouTube channel, to break down recent headlines around sunscreens not living up to their SPF rating on the label. (Hello, Purito-gate and Krave-gate!) But that doesn’t mean you should give up on sunscreen – quite the contrary. Tune in for Michelle’s expert advice on finding not only a lovely textured sunscreen that isn’t greasy, chalky and doesn’t mess with your makeup, but one that you can trust to perform as it claims. That’s right, she’s naming names!

Plus, Michelle reveals how we might be sabotaging the strength of our SPF ourselves – Gwyneth, we’re looking at you – with some helpful tips on how to actually boost sunscreen efficacy, along with the best way to reapply it throughout the day. And if you love today’s episode, be sure to check out Michelle’s awesome new 12-part podcast series called Skincare School, co-hosted by Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark. Happy Sun Days!

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!

FUNCTION OF BEAUTY
Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/breakingbeauty to take your quiz and save 20% on your first order. That applies to their full range of customized hair, skin, and body products

MODERN FERTILITY
Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/breakingbeauty. That means your test will cost $139 instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office.

STORYWORTH
Give your Mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/Beauty to get $10 off your first purchase!

*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.

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