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Debunking Common Misconceptions About the Rhode Acquisition Jun 03, 2025

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Two big pieces of news this last week, and of course we’re covering what many would consider the headline of the year: Rhode was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty ahead of its third birthday. In a year when M&A has been relatively quiet (we didn’t forget you, Touchland!), this sent waves throughout the entire internet. And everyone has thoughts or at the very least questions, so we’re detailing what’s actually happening now that Rhode is officially e.l.f. property. Then, we discuss Tower 28’s new sunscreen. We both personally love it, but the marketing of it as a universal tint with no white cast has been heavily criticized from those with deep and dark skin tones. We ruminate on why the sunscreen launch has triggered such a response when many brands have launched with the same marketing with similar products.

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From the Counter to Head of Global Makeup for Too Faced with Elyse Reneau May 30, 2025

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Too Faced is known for the three Fs: fun, frills and fragrance! The packaging is perky, the scents always mouthwatering. Elyse Reneau, who has been with the company 9 years as the Head of Global Makeup, joins us to share her journey from working makeup counters and thinking she wanted to be a celebrity makeup artist to landing a gig at Too Faced — a childhood dream. She breaks down several products from the brand worth trying, from Foreplay mascara primer, which makes even the straightest lashes curl, Ribbon Wrapped Lash, their new mascara, to Pillow Balm, a juicy, decadent balm you’ll want to wear to bed and over your favorite liner or lipstick. 250 of the Glams tested it out and have fallen in love — learn why in today’s episode.

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Do Gen Z and Gen Alpha Have it Worse Than Us When It Comes to Beauty Standards? May 27, 2025

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First thing’s first: we break down all the magical details from Zoe’s Snow White makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland. Meanwhile, Sara has her own transformation: she shares her experience getting injectables for the first time with Dr. Nancy Samolitis, which devolved into a discussion about beauty standards: do Gen Alpha and Gen Z have it harder than millennials? Plus, we break down why the once-reliable “lipstick index” might be a thing of the past, according to a new report from Business of Fashion.

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How Bella Hadid Went "Supermodel Blonde" and Why Warm Blonde is Back with Colorist Jacob Schwartz May 23, 2025

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Bella Hadid made major headlines at Cannes by debuting a hair transformation: the famous brunette had what her colorist Jacob Schwartz coined “Supermodel Blonde,” a warm, soft, multi-dimensional shade. Jacob, who is Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, was actually supposed to film the pod with us a few weeks ago before he got the call, and now that he’s back, he’s sharing Bella inspiration for the look, why we’re seeing warmer tones come back, how he gave Margot Robbie her Barbie press tour color, and his biggest pet peeves as a colorist. Plus, what your colorist should know before taking you to Bella’s supermodel shade.

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Are Teens Really To Blame for Drunk Elephant’s Decline? May 20, 2025

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In this episode, we break down three major celebrity beauty launches: Shakira’s new haircare brand, Jasmine Tookes’ body care line, and Savannah James’ foray into skincare. Are these drops worth the hype or are we hitting peak celeb beauty fatigue? Then, we dissect the recent Business of Fashion piece on Drunk Elephant’s recent decline. Is Gen Z really to blame for the brand’s fall from grace, or is the truth more complicated?

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The Healing Power of Tulips with Bloomeffects Founder Kim Van Haaster May 16, 2025

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Kim van Haaster quite literally met a man in Ibiza and fell in love. Their happy ending resulted in Kim getting access to a bounty of family-owned tulip fields, which are the key ingredient in her skincare brand Bloomeffects. We join Kim at the incredible fields in Amsterdam for this week’s episode to explain why the tulip is so special, how the brand upcycles the flower for their products, the ingredients within them that helped calm her eczema (and get her off steroids), her family lineage in the beauty industry, and the short window she has to bring select editors and influencers — including us! — to The Netherlands each year. Plus, she shares details on the Black Tulip Regenerative Brightening Serum that 250 of our listeners tested for four weeks ahead of its launch last month and reveals two additional products you can expect from the brand in June. Use code GLOSSANGELES for 20% off your order from Bloomeffects.com.

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Breaking Down TikTok’s Caveman Skincare Trend, REN Skincare’s Closure, and IPSY’s 2025 Beauty Report May 13, 2025

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First: if you want to try the viral SickScience ShapeShift Serum, use this link and code GLOSS15 for 15% off your order! Second, we filmed this before there were images found of Tia Zakher with her skin condition before her TikTok fame, disproving the clay mask theory. We decided to air the convo anyway, acknowledging the discussion has been disproved.

This week on Gloss Angeles: Is TikTok’s viral caveman skincare trend just rage bait? We break down Tia Zakher’s no-product routine. We decided to air this anyway.] Plus, we say goodbye to clean beauty pioneer REN Skincare and put Kirbie’s trend knowledge to the test in a new round of Data Girl, using insights from IPSY’s 2025 Beauty Discovery Report.

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Body Odor, Hair Routines and Career Trajectories: We Answer Your Questions May 09, 2025

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You asked, we answered! In this special listener Q&A episode, we're diving into your questions—from Kirbie's eye makeup routine and thoughts on the Cosmelan peel, to Sara’s self-care rituals and how she handles work travel as a mom. We’re also sharing our sunscreen lip balm recs and haircare habits. Plus: our advice on how to politely suggest a post-Pilates body wipe to your B.O.-blessed bestie.

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Revealing a Serum That Actually Defines Your Jawline May 07, 2025

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Today we have a diva among us: Quinnifer Aniston joins her mom at work! We detail our experience with another diva, Ms. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, then share a product 150 of our listeners have been testing through Gloss Angeles Confidential: SickScience’s jawline defining serum. We were skeptical, but the before and afters at the four week mark are incredible.

There’s more tariff news, including a retailer who has stopped shipping to the US for the time being. Then we share why we think the outrage over the Boy Smells rebrand is counterproductive when the ethos of the brand truly hasn’t changed.

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The Art of Facial Balancing With Vanessa Lee, RN May 02, 2025

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What does your face say about you, and how can beauty treatments honor that instead of erase it? This week, we’re joined by Vanessa Lee: celebrity injector, founder of The Things We Do, and certified Eastern face reader who’s known for her thoughtful, natural approach to aesthetics.

Vanessa walks us through her signature Facial Balancing technique, how she blends Eastern and Western beauty philosophies, and why face reading plays such a powerful role in her practice. We also chat about her journey from nurse injector to multi-hyphenate founder and content creator, her own personal journey with different treatments, her recent trip to Korea, and the aesthetic trends she’s most excited about.

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