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Feb 19
Trendless, Ageless Everyday Makeup Secrets Revealed with Look Good, Feel Good Makeup Artist Katey Denno

Katey Denno is a veteran celebrity makeup artist who has been putting “clean makeup” to the test on set and on the red carpet for A-listers like Olivia Wilde, Mindy Kaling and model Quannah ChasingHorse for her entire career. Her signature look? Fresh, modern and absolutely timeless.


Today, we’re getting Katey’s makeup lessons on how-to look like the best version of yourself, with specific makeup recommendations straight from the cosmetics kit she brought into the studio.


You’ll learn about:

The “clean beauty” musts that are always in Katey’s makeup bag for any red carpet occasion The majorly pigmented “clean” makeup brand that you’d swear was pinched from a special FX shopMakeup Basics 101: How-to choose the right foundation for your skin typeBuh bye “boyfriend blush,” “W Blush,” and every other TikTok blush trend. Here’s how-to master blush placement for real lifeHow to avoid eye makeup transferring, no matter what your lid shape


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Feb 12
Jessica Alba’s Body Sculptor Shares Her Lymphatic Drainage Secrets For Reducing Inflammation, Beating Sluggishness and Boosting Immunity the Brazilian Way

Rebecca Faria aka Detox By Rebecca is on speed-dial for some of Hollywood’s most elite talents. Everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Jessica Alba and Sofia Richie Grainge rely on Rebecca’s lymphatic drainage skills to cut a sleek red carpet silhouette. But the certified therapist’s authentic Brazilian technique goes far beyond eliminating excess water weight. Regular practice is said to help detoxify the body, stimulate sluggish circulation and boost the immune system. Tune in to learn how we, too can get stagnant lymph moving – without the Beverly Hills price tag.


You’ll hear about: 

Jill’s review of her lymphatic drainage massage treatment at the Detox By Rebecca LA Spa – from belly massage to cupping to an infrared bed – is it worth the $$?  PS - You can find a therapist that’s been trained by Rebecca in your area here Is the lymphatic drainage “flu” a real phenomenon? At-home diet and lifestyle tricks to keep your lymphatic system moving and help beat the bloatThe reason Rebecca isn’t a big fan of dry body brushingWhy we’ll be buying a tongue scraper, statAre those lymphatic drainage “pants” seen on Jennifer Aniston actually worth it? 


Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any significant lifestyle changes. 


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Deinde 

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Feb 5
#DamnGood Under $20 Budget Beauty Special! The “Wirkin” of Drugstore Shampoo, The Viral Lip Tint That Tiktok Demanded Come Back, CeraVe Launches Haircare and More

Drugstore beauties, rejoice! This week’s #DamnGood reccos are all under $20, and trust us, they’re just as good as their luxury counterparts. Hear all about our latest economical beauty finds, from the long-lasting lip tints that are currently driving makeup sales to a haircare “Wirkin” (that’s the Walmart Birkin) that’s as designer-y as the salon priced stuff. With this kind of  #girlmath, you can afford to buy twice as much!?


Plus, you’ll discover:

The “Raisin” drugstore lip tint that was revived from the beauty graveyard, and is even more universally flattering than Clinique Black Honey, according to CarleneJill puts a questionable “plumping lip liner” to the testAn anti-humidity rain slicker for your hair that keeps hair smooth for days – at a fraction of the price of the original wow-worthy innovationThe minty overnight lip mask that’s mercifully in a tube instead of a tub – and sold out the first time it was released (carts at the ready!)A tropics-inspired cashmere body cream that’s as big of a hit with alpha TikTokers as the best-selling Sephora versionThe budget-friendly body serums bringing face care active ingredients to the rest of your body#ICYMI CeraVe launched haircare, and we’ve got your review


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Jan 29
Meet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your Face

Exosomes are being touted as “the next retinol” amongst the biotech world, the who’s who of facialists and now – celebrity makeup artists. Brought to you in part by our friends at Plated Skin Science, we’re diving into the buzzy skincare brand that transformed Emma Stone’s makeup artist Rachel Goodwin’s rosacea-prone skin (Pssst! Megan Fox is also a fan.)


Listen in as Alisa Lask, CEO of Rion Aesthetics (the parent company of Plated Skincare) explains exosomes vs. growth factors, how exosomes actually work to regenerate your skin cells and the surprising source of their human-derived platelet ingredient.


Tune in to hear:

Why the platelet-derived exosomes technology in Plated’s Intense Serum was the *only* skincare product to be recognized on Time magazine’s "Best Inventions of 2024" list. Are all exosomes created equal? How to know if what’s on the label is legitHow to incorporate exosomes into your current skincare routineWho should incorporate exosomes into their routines, and who should not The future of exosome technology - A solution for thinning hairlines, for real?

 

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Jan 22
The Niche Beauty Brands Poised to Dominate in 2025, According to Us! Plus – The French Pharmacy Renaissance and Embracing Slow Beauty.

*Please note this episode was recorded in advance of the LA Wildfires*


What will define beauty in 2025? This week, we’re sharing some brands that have us excited for the year ahead - from a UK celeb makeup-artist backed range that’s lazy/busy approved, to hotly anticipated celeb launches from Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton, and all the highlights from French beauty’s big skincare renaissance. 


Plus, in partnership with Neal’s Yard Remedies, stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Anabel Kindersley, the woman who’s bringing an iconic British apothecary line already adored by Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker – and all of Japan – to North American shores.

You’ll also learn about:

Celebrity crush. Paris Hilton’s masterstroke in re-entering the cosmetics space with 11:11, and the update on Pamela Anderson’s slow beauty investment, Sonsie SkinThe luxury skincare line that piqued our attention with the founder’s pedigree in the esthetics world (but would you pay $82 for a powder cleanser?!)The sculptural French hairbrush company that’s giving trad fave Mason Pearson a run for its money*Sponsored segment –  Neal’s Yard Remedies co-owner Anabel Kindersley shares the benefits of bees for our skin – and the planet. Plus, what happens when small-batch beauty meets high-tech and everything to know about the best-selling Wild Rose Beauty Balm (a new fave for Carlene!) Support our LA community! Join us in helping those affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. 


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Jan 15
Ashley Tisdale On Tackling Anxiety, Why She Has Zero Regrets About Breast Explant Surgery and Exclusive Details on Her New, Under $15 Hair Care Range, Being Frenshe

*Recorded in advance of the Los Angeles Wildfires, we’re welcoming actress, singer, mother and entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale. The triple threat has been working in entertainment since she was just three years old, notably as “Sharpay Evans” in High School Musical and as “Maddie Fitzpatrick” in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.  


As the nostalgia Queen expands her accessible, clean, lifestyle brand – Being Frenshe –  into haircare, we get the scoop on the difference-making self-care practices that Ashley abides by as part of her daily routine, the tools that help to best manage her anxiety and what creative projects Ashley is planning next.


Plus, you’ll hear about:

Plastic surgery – How Ashley really feels about her breast explant surgery nowStory time! Why the star’s daughter thinks that Zac Efron might be her dad?!  Celebrity secrets! The beloved skincare musts on Ashley’s topshelf… and the *one* discontinued mascara that she wishes would come backEntrepreneurship real talk. Why a previous failed business venture had her thinking twice before diving in a second timeSupport our LA community! Join us in helping those affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. 


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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

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Jan 8
Future of Beauty: A Chemist Predicts The Next Niacinamide, What The Beauty Biz Change-Makers Are Banking On Now and The Reason “Inflammaging” Will Be The Word on Everyone’s Lips This Year

In partnership with our friends at Deinde, we’re getting the ultimate insider intel on what the future of beauty will really look like. Joshua Britton is the scientist and CEO of Debut Biotech, a San Diego-based, vertically integrated brand incubator that earned $40 million in Series B funding led by L’Oréal.


Find out about the next-level skincare innovation that L’Oréal brands is banking on next, why we should all be tuned into “inflammaging” and our skin – zillennials included! – plus, everything to know about the first skincare range to launch with the patented technology, Deinde.


Tune in to learn: 

What is “inflammaging”? Plus, how to reset your skin to neutral Too good to be true? Meet “naringenin,” the scientifically-proven, powerhouse polyphenol that promises to be 15x as effective as niacinamideWhy Joshua believes that “longevity skincare” is the next big thing in beauty What does biotech really mean? Will small-scale farmers go out of business? And will vegan skincare become a thing of the past?Why Deinde’s Moisture-Locking Face Stick might be your new winter must

 

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