Breaking Beauty
With Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins
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May 28
Charlotte Palermino Returns! Hot Takes on P50’s Reformulation, K-Beauty SPF Scarcity and Do We Need Beef Tallow in Our Moisturizer?

Charlotte Palmerino is back! Dieux co-founder and trained esthetician Charlotte Palermino is known for her no BS social media presence to over 800,000 followers. 

Today, we’re joining forces to break down some of the buzziest beauty news of the moment, like, Biologique Recherche’s iconic P50 lotion reformulation, how K-Beauty regulations will change the way we shop for our fave Korean sunscreens this summer and the big question, does she ever get tired of skincare?! 


Tune in to hear about:

The beauty industry slowdown – fact vs. fiction and all of the nuances in between Are dermfluencers a problem?The real reason that K-beauty is so inexpensive and what to know about skincare “dusting”What’s exciting Charlotte when it comes to skincare – and what she’s de-influencing right now Plus, are we about to be inundated with Skinceuticals CE Ferulic dupes?? 


Watch this conversation with Charlotte on our YouTube channel

 

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, 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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For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

 

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Charlotte Palermino on Quitting Clean Beauty, Why Skincare Dupes Aren’t a Thing & Her First Impressions of Rhode!Derm Hot Takes! The Real Deal on Those Viral Hypochlorous Acid Skin Sprays, the Most Legit At-Home Skincare Devices and the Unsexy Vitamin C Serum You Need To Know About Now, According to Board-Certifed Dermatologist Dr. Heather Rogers“Ten Toes Down” and Self-Care as Resistance: Meet The Influencer Who Can Make – or Break – a Beauty Brand Right Now, Golloria George


 

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Lead x L’Oréal

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

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May 21
#DamnGood Special! The Best (And Worst?!) Beauty Innovations of All Time Featuring Guest Editor Brooke DeVard. Plus, Is Clarisonic Back?

Say hello to our guest editor, Brooke DeVard! Brooke is the wonderful host of the iHeart Radio award-winning podcast, Naked Beauty. For her sophomore visit, we’re discussing the best – and worst – beauty innovations ever to hit our vanities. 


An Instagram alum, Brooke chats with us about the profound impact that social media has had on the industry, the beauty of artificial intelligence (including an avatar she created for herself!) and as a new perfume entrepreneur, how biotechnology is bringing back extinct scents from flora history. (RIP perfume fields of Grasse?)


Plus, you’ll hear about:


High tech beauty devices – Why so many promising innovations have ended up in landfills, and is Clarisonic back from the grave?Botox – A cure-all for everything from wrinkles to migraines, “skin Botox” (aka “skintox”) is the latest Korean treatment said to achieve glass skin Bond builders – Brands like K18 and Epres saved Carlene’s bleached hair, will a new bond-building nail strengthener promise save her brittle, peeling nails?Robot massages – The golden touch or a step too far?Laser hair removal – Goddess’ greatest gift, we get the scoop on the at-home IPL device that Jill is using to save $$$ and earn 18 months of hairfree bliss. In partnership with BraunWatch this episode and Subscribe to our YouTube channel Want more? Listen to our episode on Naked Beauty Podcast right here!


 

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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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A #DamnGood DIY Beauty Special (Recipes for Skincare, Haircare and More!) Featuring Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVardBotox Cosmetic Pioneer Dr. Jean CarruthersClarisonic Co-Founder Dr. Robb


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Quince

Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to Quince.com/beauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 


Strivectin

Plump and smooth like a pro with the new Peptide Plump™Collagen Cushion Cream from StriVectin. Discover the science behind great skin.


 

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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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May 14
Makeup Artist Ash K Holm on How-to Create a “Snatch-ural” Lifted Look, The Throwback Bronzer She’s Resurrecting and the Lip Combo Duo She’s Got Us Sharing in The Group Chat 💄

Celeb makeup artist extraordinaire Ash K. Holm joins us this week! The Los Angeles-based pro’s ability to create glam looks and glowing skin have endeared her to famous clients like Ariana GrandeLindsay Lohan and Khloe Kardashian – and she’s often spotted behind the scenes on The Kardashians on Hulu. Frequently tapped by brands like Vaseline, Morphe and Kiss Lashes, Ash is sharing all of her tips on how-to create a face lift effect using only the magic of makeup in today’s can’t miss episode.


Tune in to hear about:

How Ash uses under eye skin care patches as a “cheat” to achieve a lifted eye makeup lookThe drugstore hair product that she loves to use to get even the straightest eyebrow hairs to stay-in-placeHow-to pinpoint conceal for a lifted lip look Ash’s absolute fave finishing powder to nix shine while keeping the “snatch” going all day Bookmark these! The makeup artist’s no-fail contour tones, the surprising bronzer-in-a-box shade that she’s giving a second life to and the affordable brush brand that she stocks up on 


Psssst: Watch (and subscribe!) to this episode on our YouTube so you can see everything Ash is talking about! 


Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Subscribe to our Substack here

 

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WATCH: Makeup By Mario on The Soft Glam Era, Game-Changing Makeup Hacks and Is He Writing a Book?!WATCH: Trendless, Ageless Everyday Makeup Secrets Revealed with Look Good, Feel Good Makeup Artist Katey DennoWATCH: Meghan Markle's Makeup Artist: Spring Makeup Tutorial & Trends from Daniel Martin! 💄


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Strivectin 

Discover the science behind great skin with Strivectin. Plump and smooth like a pro with the NEW Peptide Plump™ Collagen Cushion Cream from StriVectin. 


Lead x L’Oréal

Lead, created by Rolfs Global Institute and powered by L’Oréal USA, is an award-winning, first of its kind educational program that provides accelerated pathways to higher education for beauty professionals. The program transforms the beauty industry from a trade to a profession by offering a bachelor of science degree in beauty and wellness. To learn more, visit LeadInstitute.Degree


*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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May 13
Listen Now: Wellness Her Way

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May 9
BONUS: Small Business Day Special! How-to Level-Up and Unlock $$$ Working in the Beauty Industry with Lead by L’Oréal

Happy Friday and happy *almost* Small Business Day!  If you’ve ever dreamed of being a beauty industry creative, a salon or spa owner, or a successful marketing executive with a corner office, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode on how to make it big in the beauty industry with Lead x L'Oréal Institute. This program is transforming the beauty industry from trade to profession by offering a bachelor of applied science degree in beauty and wellness. 


Tune in to hear from Francis Tesmer, Founder and CEO of Lead, ROLFS Global Institute, alongside Sherilynn Smart, who graduated from the program last year. This uninterrupted BONUS episode is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Lead by Rolfs Global Institute Powered by L’Oreal Professionnel USA – the award-winning, first-ever college and university degree program designed specifically for beauty professionals.


You’ll discover:


Accessibility – How the Lead x L’Oréal program works, including the Associate and Bachelor of Applied Science degree you can walk away with, studying online Global impact – Everything to know about scholarships and a new international apprenticeship program, so that you can earn credits and money while you workInnovation – The types of courses you can take with Lead’s beauty education curriculum, from finance to psychology and moreGrowth – What the degrees can do for you post-graduation, including valuable networking and job promotions to help empower beauticians in businessReal world success – Having begun her career as an educator and artist back in 2001, Sherilynn explains what it was like to go back to college while holding down a full-time job as Redken’s Regional Education Manager at L’Oréal, with zero regrets


To learn more, visit LeadInstitute.Degree

 

 Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, 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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How-To Be Massively Successful In The Job You Love With Lead x L’Oréal’s Francis TesmerHow Influencer Caroline Baudino Turned Her Amazon Finds Into a 6-Figure a Month CareerMeet the Founder Aiming to Get “Medical-Grade” Jewelry for Sensitive Skin into Sephora Aisles


*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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May 7
🇨🇦The #DamnGood Canadian Brands We Personally Love (and Think You Will Too!)

By popular demand, it’s time to introduce you to the #DamnGood Canadian beauty products worth hoarding – no matter which side of the border you're on! From the best, built-for-the-north barrier creams to killer foundation formulas and farm-fresh body care unlike any on the market, tune in to hear all about our favourite homegrown hits.


You’ll hear about: 

A barrier-boosting moisturizer so good that people swear it’s a dupe for twice-the-price SkinceuticalsThe sunless tanning innovation that we predict is the future of faux tan – just in time for summerThe pioneering, under $30 skincare brand that keeps delivering hit after hitThe one body care product that Carlene wants to gate-keep Plus! A sneak peek of the beauty brand Carlene plans to launch this year 👀 To learn more sign up for Carlene’s substack To shop more Canadian beauty, visit ShopCanadianBeauty.ca and NorthFinder.ca


Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  


Sign up for our Substack here 

 

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

 

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Discover the science behind great skin with Strivectin. Plump and smooth like a pro with the NEW Peptide Plump™ Collagen Cushion Cream from StriVectin. 


*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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Apr 30
Will Tariffs Make Your Botox More Expensive? Are Micro-Infusions the Real Secret to Glass Skin? Plus More Esthetics News You Can Use with Board Certified Physician Assistant Gabby Garritano

This week, we’re sharing a primer on the latest uses in neuromodulators like Botox (and its new K-Beauty competitor!), injectable fillers like Restalyne and Juvederm, micro infusions like Aquagold and more with Ject founder and CEO Gabby Garritano. The Board Certified Physician Assistant shares the best before-and-after procedure care to achieve the best results, how to know when it’s time for your next treatment and the red flags that could signal that it’s time to find a new provider. Thanks to Ject for being the VIP partner of this week’s episode!


Listen in to hear about: 

Gabby’s insights on the brand new neuromodulator out of South Korea, Letybo, said to be 30% cheaper than brands like Botox, promising results that last even longerPolynucleotides are all the rage but is injectable salmon sperm safe enough to be approved by the FDA? What if the secret to glass skin wasn’t at the bottom of a skincare jar, but within hundreds of microinjections from gold plated needles? What we now know about AquagoldWhich at-home and professional procedures the board-certified physician assistant would never do herselfAll of the details on Carlene’s first ever “Nefertiti Lift”


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


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Botox Cosmetic Pioneer Jean CarruthersThe Linda Evangelista Bombshell, Next-Gen Brazilian Buttlifts and How-To Get Your Safest Procedure With “Tweakments” Journalist Alice Hart-DavisAre You Ready for Your First "Aging Spike”? Plus! “Secret Menus” at Derm Offices and The Skincare Ingredients That Will be Everywhere in 2025 with Derm Approved Podcast Host Dr. Sheila Farhang


 

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Thanks to our VIP sponsor of this show, Ject! Visit Ject.us and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first treatment with JECT. 


Nuuly

Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $28 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code BEAUTY at nuuly.com. Nuuly Subscription Clothing Rental. Change Your Clothes.


Beam

Beam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/BEAUTY. Because you’re a listener to our show, you can take advantage of their limited time pricing of up to 35% off plus 2 free gifts using code BEAUTY. 


Strivectin 

Discover the science behind great skin with Strivectin. Plump and smooth like a pro with NEW Peptide Plump™ Collagen Cushion Cream from StriVectin. 


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Now's the perfect time to plant. This spring, Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half-off select plants and other deals. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% off their first purchase when using the code BEAUTY at checkout. Offer is valid for a limited time, terms and conditions may apply.

 

*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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