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2026 Beauty Haul of Fame! The Year’s Best Performing Foundations, Worth-It K-Beauty & The $10 Drugstore Hair Steal We Both Adore
Ep 463 · Aug 12, 2026 · 51 min
The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries from our monthly #DamnGood reviews into our editor-curated Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame. From the K-beauty products that really perform (beyond their virality) to the French pharmacy secrets worth every single penny, we’re giving you the breakdown of the breakthrough skincare, makeup, and hair formulas that we’re keeping in our…
She's Helped to Create 200+ Products. Here’s What a Scientist Wants You to Know Before You Buy Your Next Moisturizer
Ep 462 · Aug 5, 2026 · 43 min
How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn the answers to these questions directly from the founder Smitha Rao — a scientist who's spent nearly two decades formulating over 200 products for brands like StriVectin and Olaplex before launching her own line. Smitha breaks down what's actually happening with buzzy ingredients like exosomes and NAD+, what “clinicall…
Stassi Schroeder Clark on “Marinating in Your Uglies,” GLP-1 Real Talk, and Her New Show, “House of Stassi”
Ep 461 · Jul 29, 2026 · 51 min
This week, we sit down with Stassi Schroeder Clark — three-time New York Times bestselling author, reality TV veteran of over two decades, and star of the new Hulu/Freeform series House of Stassi. Stassi gets honest about red carpet prep, GLP-1s and Botox. Plus, she also breaks down her go-to self-tanners, the one foundation she reaches for when doing her own makeup, and how becoming a mom has completely changed her relationship with body image. Tune in to hear: Why Stassi says she'll “never lea…
#DamnGood Celeb Special! Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez & Pamela Anderson: The Unsponsored Holy Grail Beauty Products They Actually Use
Ep 460 · Jul 22, 2026 · 51 min
This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview archives, we're separating real-deal beauty holy grails from paid marketing—because inquiring minds want to know. You'll find out: Selena's K-beauty steal: The affordable sheet mask Selena Gomez casually dropped in a recent Instagram carousel—and why it's the ultimate summer skin-cooling move Celine's top-shelf tour: A deep dive…
Meet the "Foot Whisperer" Who Will Make You Rethink Regular Pedicures for Good
Ep 459 · Jul 15, 2026 · 57 min
The high-heel flip flop trend, Chanel’s demi-shoes and Louboutin’s viral “Banana Peel” heels means that our feet and nails are commanding a LOT of attention these days. And we know that the whole natural-nail manicure movement is gaining steam — what if our natural toenails could transform to bright, white and polish-free too? In pursuit of our smoothest feet and brightest toenails yet, this week we sat down with Marcela Correa, known as the “Foot Whisperer” of Manhattan. Marcela is…
Summer Skincare Hot Takes with Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau: Why You Shouldn't Quit Retinol, The Truth About Face Mists & Why She Never Skips Foundation
Ep 458 · Jul 8, 2026 · 60 min
Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine. Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take on…
7+ Ways to Elevate Your Everyday: “Scentscaping,” a Gwyneth-Approved Lip Balm and the Fragrance Trend to Skip with Curator-to-Know Cynthia Sakai
Ep 457 · Jul 1, 2026 · 48 min
This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and 2014 CFDA inductee who previously founded the jewellery line Vita Fede. Now, she's consciously created evolvetogether — a Gwyneth-approved brand that has Business of Fashion asking “Is evolvetogether the next Aesop?” Tune in to hear about: The Japanese ritual Cynthia has quietly practised…
Best Prime Day Deals Under $30 USD — Your #DamnGood Shopping Cheat Sheet
Ep 456 · Jun 23, 2026 · 48 min
It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor. The best part? *Almost* everything is under $30 USD! (Aside from a few high-tech devices with mega savings, that deserve a shout out, too.) Listen in as we deliver the inside scoop on major brand launches from Italy’s Kiko Milano, the latest from highly viral Medicube (new AND on sale!!), a…
Buy Vs Skip! Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose
Ep 455 · Jun 17, 2026 · 60 min
Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joins us to break down what to buy–and what to skip–this summer. Listen in as Nikki helps us break down the summer makeup that actually survives heat and humidity, from the best long-wear blush that goes the distance for special occasions to the long-wear lippies that won't "crumble like Play-Doh." You’ll hear about: The ONE…
Miranda Kerr’s 2026 Reset: Her High-Tech Beauty Routine, 6-Minute Arm Sculpting and the “Baller” Reason Why She’s Not Launching Any New Skincare This Year
Ep 454 · Jun 10, 2026 · 58 min
Miranda Kerr returns! The former Victoria’s Secret model, mother of four and KORA Organics founder is here to chat about navigating beauty and business in her 40s, from her evolved skincare routine and how she preps for the MET Gala red carpet to the high tech wellness gadgets that are really worth the money. Tune in as Miranda opens up about her personal style and wellness philosophy in 2026, including the real reason why she is choosing not to launch any new KORA products this year, and the re…
The *New* Rules of Skin Brightening, Laser “Stacking” and Why Everyone is Freaking Out Over Xerf with Dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul
Ep 453 · Jun 3, 2026 · 60 min
What if your best skin ever had nothing to do with Botox, fillers or even fancy skincare? This week we welcome Dr. Tia Paul, a Harvard- and MIT-trained, board-certified dermatologist—and major skin laser aficionado. As the founder of Balanced Skin Dermatology and Aesthetics in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Paul treats everything from acne, hyperpigmentation, eczema and psoriasis to skin cancer and she has earned over 400K followers on social media. Tune in to find out how to achieve glass skin…
#DamnGood K-Beauty Special! What to Buy (And What to Skip) at the New Olive Young Flagship
Ep 452 · May 27, 2026 · 50 min
The #DamnGood K-beauty revolution is officially landing in North America! This week, we’re going deep into the highly anticipated US arrival of Korea’s mega beauty retailer, Olive Young with its first outpost in Los Angeles. From the massive grand opening in Pasadena to our curated edit of the best-selling products you need to add to your online cart, this is your ultimate guide to navigating the highly-anticipated K-beauty mecca. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Olive Young 101:The sco…
The Beauty Founder Giving Away His Fortune, “Looksmaxxing” Gone Too Far and the One Body Oil You Need This Summer
Ep 451 · May 20, 2026 · 53 min
This week we’re back in the studio to have a proper catch up and to make sense of the recent beauty headlines! Everything from an unexpected “holy” pivot for a beauty brand founder to the sponcon wedding boom. Tune in as we discuss: Is it tacky or genius to have your entire bachelorette trip sponsored by a beauty brand — 747 private jet and all? We break it down. Sephora’s latest content pillar alongside Makeup by Mario aims to sort out your makeup dile…
17+ Unfiltered Skin Truths with Esthetician Joanna Czech
Ep 450 · May 13, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Joanna Czech believes that three minutes of sun exposure a day is good for your skin - say what?! The celebrity facialist with more than four decades of experience (her client roster includes everyone from Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber) also thinks you should incorporate vitamin A “training” before any skin treatments and/or plastic surgery. Plus, are exosomes just a trend? This week we’re welcoming Joanna back to the show and getting totally unfiltered about everything sk…
What Makes a Viral Perfume? Tips for Long-Lasting Scent, Perfume Layering and an In-Person, Custom Fragrance Atelier with The 7 Virtues’ Barb Stegemann
Ep 449 · May 6, 2026 · 57 min
Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother’s Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete force to be reckoned with in the beauty business. Barb launched The 7 Virtues fragrance brand out of her garage in Halifax, Nova Scotia on International Women’s Day back in 2010, after her best friend, Capt. Trevor Greene, was wounded in Afghanistan by the Taliban while serving there. Barb then sowed the seeds of what wou…
Solo Episode: The Devil Wears Lancôme? Movie Marketing Gone Wild, Jo Malone Zara Drama and Can Acne Ever be “Sexy”?
Ep 448 · Apr 29, 2026 · 26 min
Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing product marketing for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to the latest beauty lawsuit, we are breaking down the hot takes that you have been waiting for. Plus! We found a new book for your French pharmacy obsession, a totally accessible luxury-meets-skincare shower buy and we’re weighing in on the massive (and controversial) launch of Ali…
#DamnGood Foundations Guide! Why Armani, NARS & Estée Lauder Re-Formulated (and Our New Faves to Buy ASAP)
Ep 447 · Apr 22, 2026 · 58 min
It’s 2026 and everyone’s asking: why has my Holy Grail foundation been reformulated?! We’re explaining the reason behind the industry-wide shakeup this week. From a $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at $145 — we’re uncovering what’s #DamnGood now in the next-gen foundation landscape. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why major foundation brands — including Armani, Estée Lauder and NARS — have been forced to reformulate their most iconic products How the removal…
Bonus! Why Lucy Hale is Swapping Her “21-Step” Routine for J-Beauty Minimalism and More Derm-Approved Skincare Tips with Dr. Jenny Liu
Ep 446 · Apr 17, 2026 · 46 min
Lucy Hale is here to share all of her skin secrets! In this special live BONUS episode recorded in partnership with Shiseido Talks, we dive deep into the world of J-Beauty with the “Pretty Little Liars” star, alongside the internet’s favourite board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Jenny Liu aka @derm.talk on Instagram. From embracing Japanese-inspired self-care principles to unveiling the new Shiseido Benefiance collection that promises brightening results in two weeks (!), this intimate conversati…
The No-B.S. Makeup Tips You Need to Hear Now with Viral Makeup Artist Erica Taylor.
Ep 445 · Apr 15, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Erica Taylor, the makeup artist behind some of the most-watched viral beauty videos on the internet is here! With over four million combined followers, 30-plus years of professional experience, and a debut book coming out April 21 (“The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look” — with a blurb from Makeup by Mario himself!) Erica is sharing her best makeup tips, straight to our ears. From Erica’s humble beginnings at a cosmetics counter in Queens to going viral with 10 million…
The new K-beauty glass skin secrets with Amy Chang - plus the top 3 treatments that transformed her skin
Ep 444 · Apr 8, 2026 · 52 min
Is the “medical tourism” hype real? This week, we’re chatting with Los Angeles-based aesthetic expert and host of “Mirror, Mirror” podcast, Amy Chang. Amy is pulling back the curtain on the 2026 K-beauty boom, from Seoul’s high-tech clinics to the “Botox disaster” that changed her face — and her philosophy on injectables today. Listen in as we dive into the science of exosome serums, the reality of Rejuran (the “salmon sperm facial” treatment everyone is talking about), and why everyone is obses…
BONUS! What’s next in skin, scalp, hair: reporting live from the biggest dermatology meeting in the world
Ep 443 · Apr 6, 2026 · 37 min
Happy Monday friends! Live from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, we are reporting straight from *the* premier gathering of experts and industry (close to 20,000 professionals!) to share what’s next in dermatology — from skincare to aesthetic treatments to the latest research in hair health and much, much more. And to help us navigate the trends is Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified lifesty…
Sarah Nicole Landry, a.k.a. The Bird’s Papaya, on “The Traitors” lore, a new chapter and why self-care shouldn’t cost a fortune
Ep 442 · Apr 1, 2026 · 41 min
Body confidence advocate Sarah Nicole Landry (@TheBirdsPapaya) returns! In a special live episode sponsored by Suave, the podcast host, mom of four and newly minted CAFA Digital Fashion Creator nominee is here to chat about why she turned down her last nomination, life at “The Traitors Canada” season three manor, saying “yes” to life and why we are so done with self-care sticker shock. Don’t forget you can also watch this live event on our YouTube channel! You’ll hear about: The “Cost of S…
Spring Makeup Reset: How-to Glow With Textured Skin, the New Contour and More Pro Makeup Tips with Smashbox Makeup Artist Lori Taylor Davis
Ep 441 · Mar 25, 2026 · 52 min
Can oily skin achieve a perfectly “dewy” glow? This week we’re re-visiting all of the rules that you thought you knew about makeup with veteran makeup artist and friend of the show, Lori Taylor Davis. Lori has helped shape Smashbox’s artistry and product development for more than two decades, counting celebrities like Sandra Bullock and Paris Hilton as past clients. Tune in as we tune up your spring makeup routine with take-note tips on contouring, snatching, glowing, mattifying and more! You’ll…
Our #DamnGood Best of Spring 2026 Edit is Here!
Ep 440 · Mar 18, 2026 · 50 min
We are officially kicking off spring with a #DamnGood episode featuring our reviews of the products making headlines right now. Listen in as we fill you in on the next-in-texture innovations, from “milk de parfum" pour-on scents to the pan-free pigments emerging from “Leaked” Labs and lip products galore! You’ll hear about: A first look at “Leaked Labs” by past guests The Lipstick Lesbians, including a review of their out-of-the-box, pan-free Flexible Powder, the debut product from their n…
The “Quiet Luxury” Facialist’s Skin Bible: A Face Oil Reset For Acne, “Burgundy” LED Face Masks and is Salicylic Acid “Out”?
Ep 439 · Mar 11, 2026 · 58 min
Athena Hewett is the cool girls’ master aesthetician (she counts stylish faces like Chloe Sevigny, Sofia Coppola and Greta Lee as clients). She’s also the hands behind the glowing skin at Khaite and Victoria Beckham’s (!!) A/W 2026 runway shows. Plus the San Francisco-based facialist holds artist-in-residences at the iconic Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan and most recently, with a limited pop-up at Vie Projects Gallery during Paris fashion week, in collaboration with the iconic Dover Street Market Pa…
BONUS: Happy International Women’s Day!
Ep 438 · Mar 8, 2026 · 40 min
Happy International Women’s Day! Welcome to this very special bonus episode in partnership with our friends at amika. Today we’re coming at you LIVE from the brand’s Brooklyn HQ to chat with the two of the women behind one of the most successful growth stories in modern beauty: amika CEO Chelsea Riggs and Director of Diversity, Equity and Impact, Gianne L. Doherty. In an industry that often feels cut-throat and transactional, amika has spent 15 years proving that being a “friend to all” is actua…
Lili Reinhart on Her Acne-Busting Hacks, Boyfriend Skincare Secrets and Details on Her Next, Witchy Acting Role
Ep 437 · Mar 4, 2026 · 58 min
Lili Reinhart – actress, producer and newly-minted beauty entrepreneur – joins us this week! Best known for her role as Betty in Riverdale as well as her scene-stealing turn in Hustlers. In 2024, Lili added beauty founder to her resume with the launch of her acne-friendly skincare line, Personal Day. Tune in as Lili shares how she learned to care for her acne-prone skin – and why she felt that the time was right to become a beauty founder in the sea of celeb launches. Plus, Lili tells us h…
How-to Address Hair Thinning on a Budget, New Thinking Behind Hair Fallout and Why Drugstore Haircare is so #DamnGood with Scientist Dr. Jeni Thomas
Ep 436 · Feb 25, 2026 · 45 min
Have you ever looked at your hairbrush or the shower drain and felt that instant wave of dread? You aren't alone. Today, we are diving deep into the world of hair density, scalp health, and the breakthrough science behind keeping your hair where it belongs: on your head. This episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Pantene and we’re joined by their Global Principal Scientist Dr. Jeni Thomas. Dr. Thomas is pulling back the curtain on the “why” behind hair shedding and explaining how d…
How-to Think (And Shop!) Like a Cosmetic Chemist with Glow by Ramón
Ep 435 · Feb 18, 2026 · 52 min
@GlowByRamon is in the house! This week, we’re getting nerdy with NYC-based cosmetic chemist, product developer and aesthetician, Ramón Pagán. Nearly 350,000 social media fans tune in to Ramón’s all-revealing videos, whether he’s pulling back the curtain on mystery ingredients, sharing the secrets to viral skincare formulations or personally whipping up something to achieve glass skin. Today, Ramón delivers his beauty cheat sheet to think (and shop!) just like a cosmetic chemist. But first…
Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is Here
Ep 434 · Feb 11, 2026 · 55 min
In today’s episode, we are stripping back the luxury labels to find the breakthrough products that outperform their pricey counterparts. From the viral Korean “pudding” blushes that have officially infiltrated the drugstore to a $13 watery moisturizer that saturates skin, we’re showcasing “recession-proof” musts that don’t sacrifice your self-care routine. Shop everything in this episode here You’ll hear about: The “micro-emulsion” breakthrough: Why everyone is buzzing about a $13 milky moisturi…
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