Breaking Beauty

With Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins

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Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

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Apr 16

Meet the Founder Aiming to Get “Medical-Grade” Jewelry for Sensitive Skin into Sephora Aisles. Plus! No-Fail Outfit Formulas From the TikTok Expert

This week, we’re welcoming Jackie Burke, founder of safe-for-sensitive ears jewelry brand, Tini Lux. Jackie left a career in engineering to found Tini Lux after years of frustration with so-called “hypoallergenic” earrings that failed to live up to their promise. Now, the style-whiz entrepreneur is making the case for medical-grade titanium earrings to live alongside beauty products in the aisles of Sephora. This uninterrupted conversation is brought to you by TiniLux.

You’ll discover:

The reason that Jackie is on a mission to get Tini Lux recognized as a skincare-adjacent brand, making her non-irritating earrings available where you buy your beauty staplesThe “fine jewelry myth” – why 24-carat gold and sterling silver earrings aren’t the “gold standard” in skin-compatibility that you may think, according to the jewelry innovator Why she believes that ‘hypoallergenic’ is an empty marketing buzzword in the jewelry industryHack alert! Should you apply petroleum jelly to your studs before putting on earrings? The pro weighs inPlot twist – Why Jackie has gained a cult-like following on TikTok, where her Outfit Formula videos deconstruct the secret to perfect ‘fits using clever style math

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For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

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Apr 9

How-To Address Your Hair Thinning Woes with Advice From a Board-Certified Trichologist and a Celebrity Hairstylist

We flew to New York with Oribe to find out how to address our all too common hair shedding conundrums. Listen in for the best hair thinning advice on causes and solutions with Penny James, board certified trichologist and founder of the Penny James Salon Trichology Center, alongside Oribe Global Artist Adam Livermore, who went from thin strands to hair transplant to thick locks himself. Plus, we discover Oribe’s newest, luxury scalp collection featuring a promising new formula said to rival over-the-counter minoxidil.

You’ll hear about:

The truth about hair loss – like can hard water cause hair thinning? How about your trusted hot tool? And which hair brush is best?How to know when it’s time to see a professional about your suspected hair sheddingThe difference between hair loss and hair breakageWhich ingredients really work, like is rosemary oil worth the TikTok hype? And, a new ingredient combo said to outperform medicated foamsWhether showerhead filters are really worth the investmentThe best haircut “cheat” if you do you have super fine or thinning hair

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.

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Apr 2

“Ten Toes Down” and Self-Care as Resistance: Meet The Influencer Who Can Make – or Break – a Beauty Brand Right Now, Golloria George

Today we’re chatting with Texas-based, 23-year-old beauty creator Golloria George. Named People Magazine’s Beauty Creator of the Year and Forbes’ 30 under 30 last year, Golloria has amassed 3.2 million followers on TikTok, where she swatches the darkest shade of makeup on her South Sudanese complexion – revealing a lack of shade range in plain site in her viral videos that hold the industry accountable. (Most famously, Youthforia’s “‘tar in a bottle” blunder had retailers pulling the brand from store shelves).

Tune in as Golloria gets candid about her upbringing before rising to beauty fame, sharing the insightful learnings she’s earned along the way to power-ranking status.

You’ll discover:

The backstory behind the Youthforia debacle, including how the brand reacted behind the scenes, and the prelude that added fuel to the fireWhat makes Golloria want to consult for a brand, and what has her turning some companies away What led to Golloria’s social media hiatus, and how she came back with a whole new attitudeWhat the influencer community’s wage gap is really likeEverything she’s loving in her own beauty cabinet, from her ride or die foundation, bronzer, sunscreen, and the perfumes that get her the most complimentsThe cosmetics brand that she feels still excludes people of colour, in spite of internet protestsThe creators she co-signs, New York girlies included

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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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Mar 26

How-To Transition To Your Spring Skincare Routine Like a Dermatologist featuring Dr. Dendy Engelman

As seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America and more, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman is on the front lines of *everything* to do with the buzziest skincare innovations and latest in-office cosmetic treatments. This week, we find out what she’s swapping out of her own skincare routine now that spring has officially arrived.

Plus, Dr. Dendy helps us break down some of the juiciest skincare headlines – like does salmon sperm in your moisturizer really do anything? What are DNA repair enzymes exactly? And could your workouts make hyperpigmentation worse?

You’ll hear about:

Which ingredients make sense for warmer weather, and which ones you should put on pause for nowDr. Dendy’s go-to serums for hydration – even for the oiliest skin types (including one that won’t break the bank)The sunscreen that she personally swears by that’s prescribed for protecting and reversing sun damage in Europe (!)The neck and decollete cream that she thinks is actually worth the money (especially when you’re showing a little extra skin right about now!)The new way that she’s using neuromodulators – and she’s her own guinea pig!!Plus, the viral facial that has the phone ringing off the hook at her office these days

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

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Mar 19

The #DamnGood Best of Spring 2025 Edit, As Reviewed By Us: Sheer Lip Liners! No-Fuss Bronzers! Glow-Giving Serums!

This week, we’re putting Spring 2025 trends to the test, with our 100% honest reviews on the buzzy beauty launches that have just landed on store shelves. Find out what Carlene *really* thinks about Versed’s first foray into makeup, while Jill reveals the skincare products that have passed her oily skin’s #DamnGood test.

Plus, you’ll hear about:

The bargain-basement hair treatment that made our #damngood approved list, along with that of trichologist-influencer Abbey YungThe icon-in-making concealer that will not budge in sweat, humidity or sports matchesA dermatologist-created, pout-perfecting hydrating duo, based on her own viral Tiktok videoThe bronzers giving us the ultimate glow this spring, whether you’re a luxury lover, a Sephora stan or buying only Canadian this seasonA new online tool to help users find made-in-Canada beauty products, Northfinder By The Canadian Beauty Club and this indie shopping site that promos Canadian brands (See Jill’s TikTok post all about her fave Canadian beauty brands here)Pssst! Sign up for Carlene’s new Substack newsletter, The Elevens, here and sign up for Breaking Beauty Podcasts’s newsletter here

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

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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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Mar 12

Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist Daniel Martin Shares 9 + Ideas to Inspire Your Spring Makeup (His Latest Go-to Foundation, How-to Make Ghost Lashes Work for You and His Runway-to-Real Life Take on the Viral Glass Skin Trend!)

Meghan Markle’s most trusted makeup artist, Daniel Martin, is the guru responsible for her glowing wedding day makeup, and as one of her closest friends, you can catch him co-starring in her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan”.

Listen in as the Tatcha Global Director of Education and Artistry returns to the pod to share alllll of his spring makeup secrets to help elevate your makeup game, including the must-have products to achieve his signature, less-is-more look on stars like Elisabeth Moss, Jessica Alba and the Duchess of Sussex herself.

Tune in to hear about:

Daniel’s highlighting hack that involves… spun gold?! “Ghost lashes” – what are they and how to make the minimalist eye look work for youWhy concealer application is all about “buffing” not “swiping,” according to the proHow to do a modern eye makeup look – even while wearing glasses (see, Ali Wong on the Golden Globes red carpet!) including his fave colour combos for monochromatic magic Daniel’s personal experience trying out Pat McGrath’s new glass skin mask – and the latest drugstore find he loves for creating glossy skin in real lifeThe makeup artist’s latest secret weapon product to give your skin a just-back-from-holiday glow, from head-to-toe, as seen on Meghan Markle

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at the cellular level. Visit oneskin.co/beauty and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.

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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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Mar 5

What is “Longevity Skincare?” OneSkin Co-Founder Carolina Reis Oliveira on How-to Extend the Life of Your Skin, Peptides Vs. Retinol and The “Healthspan” Habits She Practices Herself

Just in time for International Women’s Day 2025, we’ve partnered with OneSkin to find out what happens when four female scientists band together to create a next generation skincare line that aims to reverse the biological age of your skin by more than two years. Listen in to find out how Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD and OneSkin CEO, has turned her expertise in stem cell biology, tissue engineering and immunology into a booming business, with a proprietary protein ingredient that’s said to rival retinol.

You’ll discover:

What is ‘longevity skincare’ and how does the field of longevity differ from the wellness movement?An explainer on skin senescence, zombie cells and how aging skin cells can create a cascade effect Are peptides > retinol? The data, according to OneSkin.Why skincare toxicity is a complicated cocktail rather than one demonized ingredient, per the scientistCarolina’s top tips for developing a longevity routine that will not only help your skin stay youthful for longer – it might even help you live longer in the process

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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