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. Whe...
Our #DamnGood 2024 Empties! Just in Time to Add to Your Black Friday Cart
Consider this episode your beauty version of #SpotifyWrapped: All of the top products that we used till the very last drop in 2024. From an investment-worthy, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon-developed skincare line that’s got Jill hooked (psst, now on sale for 20% off!) to a hard water-neutralizing drugstore conditioner, tune in to find out how to shop our *personal* faves just in time to scoop up the best Black Friday beauty deals.You’ll hear about:The makeup complexion musts we’ve been using all year to show off a believable glowThe drugstore tubing mascara that has major staying power – and is a cinch to rinse away The K-Beauty SPF that is a dream under makeup – and so affordable! The “2 minute facial” item that’s worth the splurge for oily, textured skin typesAn “extreme” cream that delivers legit, skin-smoothing results (and it’s on mega sale!)A does-it-all, roll-on body serum that erases bumps and ingrown hairs in a flash The *one* beauty product that we both brought to our empties show-and-tell For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website and for more Black Friday ideas, Shop our Haul of Fame, dedicated to our most tried-and-true products of all time. Related episodes like this: (Psst!) The #DamnGood 2024 Holiday Gifts We Really Want For OurselvesSkincare Guru Kate Somerville on Winter Skin 101, Surviving Childhood Chaos & Why Success Really is the Best RevengeTatcha Founder Vicky Tsai on Creating Sephora’s #1 Selling Moisturizer, Her Friendship with Meghan Markle and Why She Will Never Own a Diamond Ring PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8 For a limited time, enjoy 30% off sitewide during Medik8’s Black Friday sale, only available online through December 3rd at Medik8.us. Shop now before it’s gone!Heliocare Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula is a great, antioxidant-rich supplement to add to your skincare routine. Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.NutrafolThe cold, dry air of winter can be unforgiving, but your hair doesn’t have to suffer! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. MasterClass With Masterclass you can learn from the best to become your best. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/BEAUTYGet 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 newsletter here *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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A Derm Explains: The Science-Backed Ingredients That Will Help You Achieve Healthy-Looking Skin For Life, What’s Overhyped and Do Those Tiktok Skincare Hacks Actually Do Anything?
Brought to you in partnership with Aveeno, this week's bonus episode is all about the scientifically proven ingredients that will help you achieve peak, healthy-looking skin. Joining us in the hot seat is board-certified dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav, founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, who has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. You’ll find out:How healthy skin functions, and the key factors to protect at all costs, like your skin’s acid mantle, microbiome and skin barrier. The telltale signs that your skin barrier is seriously compromised, for every tone in the Fitzpatrick scale.From ceramides to oatmeal to vitamin C and more – the fundamentals of building the perfect, healthy skin ingredient wardrobe.How to treat signs of aging, acne and pigmentation while keeping your skin barrier intact. Like, is retinol a total no-go? How about exfoliation?Does the TikTok-viral beef tallow trend have any merit? Plus, deciphering which other pantry-adjacent ingredients are and aren’t worth your time.The #1 habit you can easily adopt to stay on top of a healthy suncare routine – science proves it!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 newsletter here For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Are You Applying Your Sunscreen The Right Way? With Dr. Michelle HenryDr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging SkinHow To Build Your Skincare Routine With Esthetician Renée Rouleau A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR:AVEENO® provides high quality, science-backed solutions for diverse skin needs. AVEENO® is available at an affordable price point and at most major retailers, providing a variety of skincare solutions that are more accessible to Canadians. Shop AVEENO® in-store and learn more online at https://www.aveeno.ca, including their new AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Cream *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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The Biggest Celeb Transformations of 2024: The $400,000 Facelift, Lie Detectors On Blast and How Ozempic is Changing Everything with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana
The tea is piping hot this week as we sit down with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana. The Houston-based, plastic surgery consultant and registered dietician has likely landed in your private DM’s, thanks to her no holds barred celebrity before-and-after posts, where she breaks down every aesthetic treatment and cosmetic surgery procedure undergone (allegedly!) to get the glammanati to their Hollywood-image today. Tune in as we get caught up on all of the jaw-dropping transformations that shook up our feeds this year, in this can’t miss, pop culture-drenched episode.Content PSA - themes of weight loss, body image and cosmetic surgery are discussed throughout. Tune in to hear about:Which celebrity @IGFamousByDana is voting ‘Best Transformation of the Year’ – and whyThe 40-something actor whose work is *SO* good, even Dana can’t pinpoint what she’s had doneWhich celebrity slid into Dana’s DMs, asking for a qualified surgeon recommendation 👀The spin-off effect of GLP-1 medications - how they’re affecting everything from cosmetic surgery to personal trainer protocols and even menus at NYC-based restaurants!The aesthetic and plastic surgery trends that Dana expects to see all over our feeds in 2025 and beyondDisclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 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 newsletter here For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Is the “Plastic Surgery Lite” Trend As Breezy As it Seems? “Mini” Facelifts, “Liquid” Nose Jobs & More With Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rady RahbanSolo Episode! 👀Carlene’s Blepharoplasty Journey, How We’re Erasing Our Redness and Spider Veins, Why Your Fave Influencer May Be a Catfish and Will The Row Launch Into Beauty?Botox Pioneer Dr. Jean Carruthers PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Allies of SkinUse promo code BREAKINGBEAUTY to save 30% at AlliesofSkin.com and get your FREE Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm. Plus, receive a free makeup-melting Cleansing Balm with any order over $130.First Aid BeautyWe know you’ll love First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream as much as we do – order some today! And pickup a few extra for holiday gifts– such a great stocking stuffer idea. Get 20% off when you visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY. Heliocare Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.Woo More PlayCanadian babes, Woo + Chatters are partnering to offer you 20% off your purchase of all WooMore Play products. You can visit your neighborhood Chatters store and give them code WOO20 at the register, or visitchatters.ca/brands/woo-more-play and use code WOO20 at checkout*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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Are 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
What if we don’t age in a linear pattern, and instead, experience pronounced “bursts” at ages 44 and 60? The latest study out Stanford Medicine published in the scientific journal, Nature, has given the skincare community a lot to mull over. Today, we’re welcoming double-board certified dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and host of the Derm Approved podcast, Dr. Sheila Farhang, to help us break it all down. Listen in as Dr. Sheila explains the best way to prepare for an aging “spike” and tune in until the end to hear her predictions for what we’ll all be talking about in 2025.You’ll hear about:“Prejuvenation” secrets: The treatments to invest in before your next spike, and what she’s *personally* stopped doing this year (buh-bye masseter Botox!)Where to click to find your best dermatologist provider, for cosmetic or medical purposes, without any spon-conIs there a “secret” menu at your dermatologist’s office that we should know about?? The cocktailing injection fads that are and aren’t worth trying, according to the dermDr. Sheila’s response to filler fatigue, “perception drift” and where some injectors have gone way overboardGetting filler dissolved? Listen to what Dr. Sheila has to say first The surprising ingredient that she predicts will be big in 2025, beyond its gimmicky reputationThe peer-reviewed injectors seal of approval list we mention is Castle Connolly and esthetic concierge services like PersanaPssst! We were guests over on Dr. Sheila’s podcast, Derm Approved, discussing how to manage tough-to-treat areas like eye bags and jowls. Tune in here to listen! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide News & More With Dermatologist Dr. Whitney BoweDermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss Serving The Real Tea on Skincare ScamsHow-To Get On A Retinol Routine You Won’t Want to Quit With Dr. Frauke Neuser PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OUAIGet on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off site wide and enter promo code BEAUTY15.MASTERCLASSRight now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY. QUINCEGet cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/Beauty to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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. *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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(Psst!) The #DamnGood Holiday Gifts We Really Want For Ourselves. Plus! What’s in Our Cart for the Sephora Savings Event
Cue the jingle bells! 🎊 This week, we’re sharing everything that’s topping our personal holiday wishlists. From the most elusive gift of all – a Taylor Swift Eras tour ticket – to an of-the-moment designer fragrance bag charm, a breezy hair mask inspired by It Girl du jour Matilda Djerf and a drugstore collectible that’s sure to sell out, this is our #DamnGood gift guide we actually want for ourselves.Tune in to hear:Trend alert! Why everything “jumbo” and “mini” are most likely to sell out this holiday shopping seasonMeet the Stanley Cup x ELF Cosmetics collab that has us dreaming of ways to deck out our favourite drinking vessel – glosses, spritzers and keys galoreWhy we predict that the bombshell blowout isn’t going anywhere, and the new fluffy hair must sure to make any Matilda Djerf fan squeal (including us!)A luxurious, all-natural honey face mask so #damngood that it’s got us thinking about running away with the founderA fashion-meets-function bag charm that’s sure to be the belle of any holiday ball A fragrance set that will guarantee you earn the Cool Auntie AwardThe only advent calendar that we think is worth wrapping up this holiday season A true breakthrough lippie from our most coveted UK-based makeup guru For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Skincare Guru May Lindstrom on her Cult-Favorite “Blue Cocoon" Balm, Saying No To Retail and The Power of Small Batch Beauty [Watch and subscribe on our YouTube channel here Everything Matilda Djerf Touches Turns To Gold: Curtain Bangs, Ballet Flats and Next, Your Preloved Trousers Watch on our YouTube channel here🛒 The #DamnGood Loyalty Shopping Guide! From Sephora to Ulta, Drugstores and More – Plus, The Products We’d Spend Our *Points* On NowPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! First Aid BeautyThe dry skin cycle ends here. Demand more from your moisturizer; order First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream today! Get 20% off when visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY. NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1 million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.Woo More PlayCanadian babes, Woo + Chatters are partnering to offer you 20% off your purchase of all Woo More Play products. You can visit your neighborhood Chatters store and give them code WOO20 at the register, or visit chatters.ca/brands/woo-more-play and use code WOO20 at checkout.Allies of SkinSave 30% on everything at AlliesofSkin.com during the BlackFriday event!Use promo code BREAKINGBEAUTY to get your FREE Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm. Receive a free makeup-melting Cleansing Balm with any order over $130.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 newsletter here*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.
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!