Ami Colé’s Goodbye, Urban Decay’s Gamble — and What It All Means for Beauty’s Future
We kick off this episode with a quick trend report before diving into the news about Ami Colé. ICYMI, the brand is shutting down after four years — a major loss for the industry. We unpack what this m...
22 Jul 202527min
How to Look Better in Photos, According to Beauty Photographer Max Bronner
Whether you’re taking a selfie, shooting a brand campaign, or just trying to get a decent headshot, knowing how to work a camera — or work with one — makes all the difference. This week, Kirbie and Sa...
18 Jul 202541min
Retail Report: Rhode’s Sephora Era + Ulta’s Big Space NK Buy
Rhode is officially landing at Sephora — but what does that mean for other brands at the retail store? Kirbie and Sara dive into Rachel Strugatz’s report on Puck and unpack how Hailey Bieber’s buzzy b...
15 Jul 202525min
Recapping the Top Headlines of the Year, Plus Our Mid-Year Brand Winners
We’re officially halfway through 2025, so Kirbie and Sara are breaking down the biggest beauty headlines of the year so far. From Rhode’s major sale and Drunk Elephant’s decline, to Kylie Jenner getti...
11 Jul 202541min
Our Top 6 Beauty Tips We've Learned in 6 Years of Podcasting
This week, we’re celebrating six amazing years of Gloss Angeles with six beauty lessons and tips we’ve picked up along the way. From how to sharpen your brow pencil without a sharpener to strategic po...
8 Jul 202532min
From Girlfriends to Global Icon: The Beautyblender Story, As Told To Us By Founder Rea Ann Silva Herself
Hi Glams! Just general PSA that we will be taking the week off next week. See you for our anniversary on 7/8! She’s the mastermind behind one of the most revolutionary tools in beauty history: the Bea...
27 Jun 202558min
What Was Really Going on With Those Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Set Photos
This week, Kirbie and Sara are dishing on two new products they cannot stop using: Kosas’ latest mascara that somehow does it all and Colourpop’s juicy Glossy Lip Stain that delivers major shine with ...
24 Jun 202531min
The Inimitable Isamaya Ffrench on Her Well-Rounded Beauty Career, AI, and Creating
In this episode, Sara sits down with Isamaya Ffrench, boundary-pushing makeup artist, creative director, and founder of Isamaya Beauty. She shares how it all began with painting faces at kids’ birthda...
20 Jun 202548min
