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Is This $265 “Self-Healing” Face Cream Really The GOAT? An Augustinus Bader Explainer Apr 21, 2021

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Augustinus Bader’s pricey “The Cream” is only three years old, so why is it already outpacing industry legends like La Mer and Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair? Earlier this year, WWD’s Beauty Inc. voted the iconic blue bottle in the #1 spot on its list of the 100 Greatest Skincare Products Of All Time,” as voted by 300 industry insiders. Celebrities are hooked, and sales of the $265 anti-aging moisturizer jumped from $20 million to $70 million in 2020 – pandemic be damned!

Today, co-founders Augustinus Bader and biotech investor Charles Rosier explain the science behind the “self-healing” cream, inspired by the German stem cell scientist’s miraculous wound-healing hydrogel he developed that when applied topically to severe burn victims, eliminated the need for invasive skin grafts and surgeries – with astonishingly superior results. We’ll find out how this stem cell cream is radically different than any of the other “stem cell” creams lining store shelves; why they recently upgraded the hero formula, and (scoop alert!) what high-tech products you can expect next.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

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What Does Cruelty-Free Beauty Really Mean? Your Complete 101 Guide Apr 14, 2021

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Welcome to Earth Month! Today we’re finding out why “Cruelty-Free” cosmetics is the topic on everyone’s lips – and what it means, really. Helping us navigate, Carlene and Jill are joined by expert blogger Suzana Rose – aka Cruelty-Free Kitty – whose watchdog blog has earned upwards of 600K page views per month, and has been featured in Byrdie, Refinery29, and BBC. Plus, Dr. Carol Treasure hits us with some scientific realness. She’s the founder and CEO of the UK-based XCellR8, an ethical testing lab devoted to 100% animal-free testing for leading cosmetic companies and ingredient suppliers.

Listen in as we cover the fundamentals of what constitutes cruelty-free beauty, and the big head-scratcher: why some beauty companies might still be animal-testing today. Plus, we unpack the latest headlines you may have seen around China's Animal Testing Laws coming into effect May 1st, 2021. Stay tuned until the end to find out which logos you can really trust when you’re shopping (like, does a Bunny on a label suffice?) along with a few of our guests’ personal cruelty-free faves.

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The #DamnGood Body-Ody-Ody Sauces + Straight Up Solutions We Recommend Right Now Apr 07, 2021

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Is body care the new skin care? If the throngs of body sauces, XL exfoliating sheets and pedi-in-a-sock launches are any indication, you can bet your butt it is. But are they all worth the cheddar? In today’s #DamnGoods edition, we tell you everything there is to know about Dr Dennis Gross’ Body Exfoliating Pads, inspired by the iconic 2-step Alpha Beta pads that acne sufferers adore for the face. We’ll fill you in on Fenty’s new Body Sauce Luminizing Tint and how it compares to last summer’s Fenty hit, Body Lava. Plus, we tested a slew of body lotions to let you know which one ticked all the boxes – along with the cutsie body lotion that didn’t quite measure up to its cult face care successes. Finally, stay tuned ‘til the end to hear about some solid — and not so solid — solutions for how to get your smoothest bikini line shave evah. Short shorties be ready!

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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What’s The Real Tea on Celebrity Beauty Brands? We’re Spilling All With The Double Cleanse Podcast twin Co-Hosts James Welsh and Robert Welsh Mar 31, 2021

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Why does every celebrity suddenly have their own beauty line? Today, we spill the tea with the twin brothers behind The Double Cleanse Podcast, skinthusiast James Welsh and makeup pro Robert Welsh, here to help separate the #DamnGood vanity brands from the #DamnSheBetterDon’t! Stay tuned to hear our hot takes on JLo Beauty, Lauren Conrad Skin, Keys Soulcare, Humanrace Skincare x Pharrell, Lisa Rinna Beauty and Halsey’s line, About Face. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at Dolly Parton’s debut fragrance dropping this summer, “Scent From Above,” along with our predictions on the celeb lines we think should be popping off next.

Podswap Alert! Love this episode? The crackups keep rolling on The Double Cleanse podcast this week, where Carlene and Jill join James and Robert on their show to recap the most iconic beauty moments in history - and why they are still so impactful today. Be sure to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to listen.

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Your Head-to-Toe, Do's and Don'ts Skincare Guide with LA Beautyologist Mar 24, 2021

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We’re getting a head-start on Hot Girl summer prep with Nayamka Roberts-Smith, aka LA Beautyologist and the “Internet’s Esthetician,” – who Cardi B also counts on for her facials! Nai’s 500K YouTube fans come for the no B.S. advice, like the simple #60SecondRule she coined that’s changing people’s cleansing routines – and their skin– for the better.

In today’s show, we ask Nai about some of the biggest Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to all of the DIY grooming we’ve been attempting while we can’t get to our beloved estheticians. Nai gives us the head-toe treatment on everything from peel-off masks, pore vacuums, dermaplaning and solutions for keratosis pilaris (that chicken skin on the back of the arms, ahem.) Stay tuned to the end as Nai reveals which at-home skincare devices she thinks are really worth the money.

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Bonus! How To Give Yourself a Spa-Worthy Facial At Home Mar 22, 2021

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In partnership with our friends at Clarins, this is your step-by-step guide to giving yourself a spa-worthy facial at home. In today's episode, we speak to Clarins Vice President of Education, Christy Cella, who schools us on how to get pro results at home, whether you have sensitive, oily or dry skin. We find out: Do you really need to steam? Can you safely do extractions yourself? What’s the right way to apply eye cream? Plus, we learn the spa-proof lymphatic drainage method to soothe puffy eyes – and fill you in on Clarins’ latest release, an eye cream that lifts, soothes and tightens in 60 seconds flat. Hold onto your lemon water and get your fluffy slippers ready, self-care is here!

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Soko Glam Co-Founder Charlotte Cho on Her New Book, "Triple-Cleansing" & Why K-Beauty’s “Golden Age” is Far From Over Mar 17, 2021

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Nearly a decade ago, Charlotte Cho introduced North America to the concept of the “10-Step Korean Skincare Routine” via her e-commerce destination, Soko Glam, along with its genius sister blog on all things K-Beauty, The Klog. Since then, Charlotte has become a bonafide esthetician, a best-selling author and co-founder of her own skincare lines, Then I Met You and Good (Skin) Days. In the meantime, K-beauty is thriving – it’s now a $13.1 billion phenomenon, all thanks to the Korean “skin-first” philosophy, renowned for coaxing a radiant, makeup-free glow.

Today, Charlotte tells us why one of the very first products that she developed, Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm, has now won 15 awards and why the holy grail product was recently named “Product of the Year” by British skin expert Caroline Hirons. Then, stay tuned as Charlotte schools us on the next skincare secrets in K-Beauty: hydrating acid toners, “triple cleansing,” “cushion” sunscreens and more. And finally, listen in as Charlotte gives us a sneak peek at her second book, The Little Book of Jeong, set for release this summer – along with the steps she’s taking beyond beauty to #stopasianhate.

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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The Best of Spring 2021 Part Deux! The Viral Hits (and Misses!) in Makeup, Hair & Fragrance Mar 10, 2021

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Last week in Part 1 of our Best of Spring #DamnGoods Special, we revealed the latest skincare buys that are highly recommended by Jill and Carlene. Today, they review the viral hits (and misses!) that you’re probably seeing all over your feed. From the sold-out Anastasia “Brow Freeze” that’s earned 3 million views on TikTok to the “Sky High” Maybelline mascara that even drugstores can’t keep in stock – listen in to hear what’s worth the chase. But that’s not all, Carlene gets all swoon-y about some new fragrances she thinks would befit all of those smokeshow scenes in Bridgerton. And, stay tuned as your humble hosts peel back the curtain on the marketing hype machine to expose the beauty products that are really not worth the cheddar.

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Meet The #DamnGood Spring 2021 Skincare Buys That Are Actually Worth The Hype Mar 03, 2021

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What’s up, Spring? This week, listen in as we share the latest #DamnGood skincare buys we solemnly swear are worth the hype– along with the sleeper hits that nobody needs to be sleeping on. You’ll hear about a brand-new French skincare brand – it’s The Ordinary-meets-Tata Harper – that we predict will be the next beauty editor darling. Plus, we talk about the Korean “Eye Cream For Face” (?!) trend that’s touching down in North America even as we record, with a drugstore buy that’s selling every 10 seconds in the U.K. right now. A new Skinceuticals antioxidant serum for oily skin that might just take the place of Jill’s precious CE Ferulic?! You’ll have to hear it to believe it. And in a stunning Part Deux, we’re back next week with our #DamnGood Spring 2021 picks in makeup, haircare and more – including a test-drive of a viral sensation taking over TikTok.

Let us know if you like the 2-part format on Instagram, Twitter, our private Facebook group  , or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. We love hearing from you!

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

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How to Fix Your Quarantine Nails With Celebrity Manicurist Marian Newman Feb 24, 2021

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Meet Marian Newman aka THE Queen of Nails. No, literally, the nail expert was recently awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the beauty industry during Covid-19, and she knows so much about nails, she even launched an online diploma program last month! Marian’s nail artistry has graced the tips of everyone from Kate Moss to Lady Gaga – she’s even written tomes showcasing her backstage-worthy, eye-popping manicures, along with technical textbooks on nail anatomy and salon safety.

Today, Marian joins us on the pod to chat about the budget hand cream that really works, along with the nail polishes that wear the longest without chipping. Then, find out why she believes that at-home UV gel manicures and those viral “burst” gel-polish removers are a massive “Don’t”. Plus, Marian breaks down the *brand new*, crack-filling innovation from CND called Plexigel that's legit the biggest thing to hit the nails category since Shellac.

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