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Breaking Beauty Podcast

Dear Media, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins
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  • Makeup Artist Hung Vanngo Shares His Signature Eyeshadow Secrets, How-to Ace Wedding Day Glam and Are You Applying Eyeliner The Right Way?
    This week we are thrilled to welcome Selena Gomez's makeup artist Hung Vanngo! Hung is best-known as the glam guru creating elevated, flawless and snatched looks for starlets like Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Harrier. Tune in as the newly-minted brand founder shares all of his next-level eye makeup secrets. But first, we hear first hand about Hung’s personal journey from refugee camp to in-demand Toronto makeup artist to becoming the visionary behind Selena Gomez’ rosy and radiant wedding look.You’ll find out: Why Hung launched his new, namesake makeup brand with a whopping eight eyeshadow palette colourways. How to choose the right eyeshadow texture — matte, satin, metallic, or 3D matte — to achieve his signature celebrity eye look.Hung’s expert tips on how to apply eyeliner the right way, including why he prefers brown over black and when to use gel eyeliner vs kohl eyelinerThe story behind Hung’s newly launched long-wear gel eyeliner pencil, inspired by the iconic Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon (RIP 😢) Must-know wedding day makeup tips from the celebrity MUA – including how to make your eyeliner and eye makeup last all day.The Rare Beauty product Hung keeps in his kit at all times – and why it’s a hidden gem for flawless finishes.Hung’s top makeup tips for mature skin, including ageless holiday glam ideas inspired by Julianne Moore and Helena Christensen. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Subscribe and watch this episode on Youtube! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode. Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. 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 Related episodes like this: Weddings! Proms! Photos! Next-Level Makeup Secrets With Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist Daniel MartinBusting The Biggest Hair Myths with Gisele Bundchen’s Forever Hair Stylist Harry JoshThe New Makeup Rules With Makeup By Mario PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Quince Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/breakingbeauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada! CurologyCurology is giving Breaking Beauty listeners a special link to try DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, just pay $5.45 shipping and handling!To claim this offer, go to curology.com/beauty to take Curology’s skin quiz!In just a few minutes, you’ll share your current skin concerns and a few photos with a Curology dermatology provider who will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique skin goals. This will include DayPrimeRx if it’s right for your unique skin!Go to curology.com/beauty to get your first bottle of DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, all you need to pay is $5.45 shipping and handling.Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.Canopy Canopy Humidifier’s clean moisture combats dryness, sensitivity, dullness, and fine lines & wrinkles, promoting a healthy skin barrier and increasing the efficacy of your topical skin care products. Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. Use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Tia Health ClinicTia providers are trained specifically in women’s health. If you’re ready for a healthcare experience that actually sees and supports you as a whole person, book your appointment today at bit.ly/asktia-beauty.*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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  • How-to Transition Your Skincare Routine to Fall and Winter, According to a Dermatologist: “Short Contact” Therapy, Layering Hacks and Barrier-Boosting Secrets
    This week’s uninterrupted conversation is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Aveeno. This week, we’re sitting down with top dermatologist Dr. Kim Blakely, who’s here to explain her tried-and-true methods for getting your healthiest skin for the fall and winter months. Dr. Blakely explains what’s really happening when your barrier is compromised, which everyday habits make the cracks in your skin even worse, and how to build a dermatologist-approved winter skincare routine that *actually* keeps your complexion calm and resilient.You’ll learn:Why your skin barrier weakens during cold, dry weather – and how to recognize the early warning signs.Ceramides, niacinamide, azelaic acid and oat – the ingredients that this dermatologist relies on most for barrier repair and long-lasting moisture.The *right way* to apply moisturizer and what to layer next for maximum hydration and locked-in results.How long you should wait in between skincare steps – and why timing is key to your skin barrier routine.Dr. Blakely’s “short contact therapy” hacks for using retinol and other actives all season long – while keeping a fragile barrier in tact. Aveeno is our exclusive show sponsorThis fall, save weather-weary skin with the Aveeno Calm + Restore line that soothes and strengthens skin barrier for your healthiest skin yet. Check it out now at drugstores! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Busting Skincare Myths, Live With Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss!A Derm Explains: The Science-Backed Ingredients That Will Help You Achieve Healthy-Looking SkinDerm Terms Decoded: “Peau D’Orange,” “Microdosing” Accutane and “Demodex”?! Dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis*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 Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. 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 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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  • “Life of a Showgirl” Fall! The #DamnGood Finds on our Wi$h Li$t. Plus: The Beauty Products Taylor Swift *Actually* Uses Herself
    “Life of a Showgirl” fall is here! This week, we’re diving into the ultimate Taylor Swift-inspired beauty lineup – think glitter freckles suitable for a Showgirl’s dressing table, creamy woods-inspired fragrances and opalescent shine – in celebration of the mogul’s latest album. From the fragrances we’re obsessing over to the cult beauty products Taylor actually reaches for herself, this episode is your VIP pass to everything iconic, utterly covetable and slightly savage this szn.Disclaimer: *Please note that mature themes are discussed throughout* We discuss:Taylor Swift-adjacent fragrances: How Lore’s “Somewhere But Nowhere” fragrance, debuted by ex-Rhode CEO Melanie Bender, is the “woodsy” scent to covet this minute– at a fraction of the price of a certain Santal classic A Blake Lively comeback? How Taylor’s BFF figured into the highly-anticipated album, and why we’re rethinking everything we thought we knew about Blake Brown haircareElizabeth Taylor lore: We break down the parallel between Taylor Allison and Liz Taylor – one iconic fragrance at a time.Actually romantic: The story behind the Charli xcx diss track and the “Puffer Gloss” Vs. “On Stage” lippie showdown we’re calling nowThe real beauty products Taylor swears by: From her go-to mascara, to the glitter patches currently selling out and her go-to lipstick, Jill reveals the actual beauty products Taylor herself keeps on her top shelf For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! TimelineIf you’re ready to upgrade your skincare routine, now’s the time. Go to Timeline.com/beauty for 10% off—and experience what cellular-powered skincare can do for you.NutrafolSee 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 the promo code BREAKING. CanopyGo to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. Even better, use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter. Related episodes like this: Hailey Bieber and Melanie Bender on Rhode’s Rise to SuccessFurtuna Founder Agatha Relota Luczo on Olive Oil, Organic Farming & The Face Oil We LoveJ-Beauty Shopping, Cle de Peau and What’s on Felicity Jones’ Top ShelfGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. 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 *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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  • Bonus! Dissecting Timeline's Very Un-Biotech-Like Rebrand, Why “Longevity Science” is Here to Stay and What Exactly Is Mitochondrial Health?
    This uninterrupted episode is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Timeline. Meet Timeline Chief Brand Officer Jaimee Holmes, whose resume reads like a wish list of dream gigs, with prior roles at Benefit, Ole Henriksen, Too Faced, Marc Jacobs Beauty and Goop. Today, Jaimee tells us everything there is to know about the Swiss biotech company she’s proud to lead into the next era in longevity science. Plus, we spill the tea on beauty rebrand hits and misses, including how to know when it’s time for a refresh from the Master of the Rebrand herself.You’ll learn about:Now backed by L'Oréal's Bold Ventures, why Timeline is poised to become the next big thing in longevity skincareEverything to know about the Swiss biotech company’s breakthrough ingredient, Mitopure – powered by Urolithin A and 56 patents – and how it aims to target cellular aging from the inside and outInsider insights on biotech beauty pricing, marketing truths and where the future of the industry is headedPlus, industry hot takes! The CBO offers her opinion on which brands are tops in her books and what it takes for a brand to master its own longevityPssst! Look out for Timeline’s first ever, immersive pop-up “Longevity Lab” in SoHo this monthGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. 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/ Related episodes like this:Skincare School in Session! Hollywood Facialist Gina Mari On What You May be Getting Wrong in Your Skincare RoutineFresh Beauty co-founder Lev GlazmanCortisol Face, Fascia Care and How-to Brow Lift At Home With The Facialist’s Facialist, Maria Cristina BrunoPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Timeline:If you’re curious about Timeline, we have a very special promo code just for our audience. Visit timeline.com/breaking and use the code BREAKING at checkout to get 20% off your entire order. Shop everything mentioned in this episode here: TIMELINE | Mitopure Softgels TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Eye CreamTIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Dewy CreamTIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Barrier Cream TIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Gentle CleanserTIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Firming SerumTIMELINE | Mito-Biotic Resurfacing Exfoliator *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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  • Carlene Introduces Her New Skincare Brand, Cassatt Beauty, With “La Pommade” Retinoid Ointment – Inspired By a Beauty Editor Cult Fave
    A new retinoid ointment is here! In this week’s *exclusive* episode, Carlene leaps into the founder role with the launch of her debut skincare brand, Cassatt Beauty. Listen in as Jill interviews Carlene about the making of Cassatt “La Pommade” Retinoid Skin Ointment - a modern, barrier-supporting update on a French pharmacy classic. From the science behind the low-and-slow retinoid “bio-ointment” to the realities of bootstrapping a beauty brand, Carlene shares what it really takes to bring a dream product to life. In this episode, you’ll learn:“This one’s for my peeps.” – Why Carlene created Cassatt La Pommade as an ideal barrier repair retinoid balm for addressing signs of inflammaging in 40+ skinWhy this next gen retinoid for sensitive skin was created for the beauty editor girlies, too – and how French pharmacy, the slugging movement and jewel box hotels inspired what may be the next instant classicThe unique way Carlene’s chemist formulated a form of hyaluronic acid in oil for infusing moisture while trapping transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in Cassatt’s retinoid for mature skin 40+, to help prevent retinoid dry-out How to use retinoid ointment nightly in your routine, whether you’re new to retinoids or already a total pro – hello, skin cycling fans!Why skincare messaging needs to stop being confusing – and how Carlene designed her retinoid ointment product box just like a beauty editor wouldSupport our girl!Pre-order “La Pommade” at www.cassattbeauty.comSubscribe to Carlene’s Substack: The ElevensFollow @cassatt.beauty on Instagram and TikTok for campaign visuals and behind-the-scenes contentFor any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. 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 *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! MARAMARA’s best-selling, award-winning Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil is the ONLY way to wash your face. Powered by fruit enzymes like pineapple and pumpkin to gently exfoliate skin. It’s also multi-use - can be used on damp or dry skin, as a light peel, to gua sha or dermaplane! Head into your local Sephora to shop MARA, or head to Sephora.com – and don’t forget to wash your face! More episodes like this:Bobbi Brown on Her Memoir “Still Bobbi” Reveals and Jones Road’s Keys to SuccessDieux Skin Co-Founder Charlotte Palermino on Quitting Clean Beauty, Dupes and SPF DramaVictoria Beckham and CEO Sarah Creal on Building the Victoria Beckham Beauty Empire 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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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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