🇨🇦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.caGet 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/ Related episodes like this: The 7 Virtues Founder Barb Stegemann Cheekbone Beauty Founder Jennifer Harper Hygiene Hacks That Will Change Your Life! Banishing Bad Breath, Switching to Natural Deodorant and How Long Should You Really Wash Down There, Anyway? Debunking Some of The Most Taboo Topics From Head-to-Toe With Madame Sweat PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Vegamour Tired of dealing with shedding and thinning? Take back control of your hair with Vegamour. For a limited time go to VEGAMOUR.com/BEAUTY, code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first order.Quince Thoughtful. Timeless. Totally her. Shop at Quince. Go to Quince.com/beauty for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Arya Ready to break out of routine with Arya? Visit ARYA.FYI and use code BEAUTY for 15% off get started todayStrivectin 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Mai 57min
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/ 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 Related episodes like this: 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 PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! JectThanks 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. NuulyNuuly 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.BeamBeam 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. Fast Growing TreesNow'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.
30 Apr 58min
Caroline Baudino, AKA Shop With Caroline on Luxe-for-Less Beauty and Fashion Finds, Her Iconic Jewelry Stacking and Showing up For Yourself – At Any Age
You may know Caroline Baudino as the Cali-blonde, Gen X influencer with all of the jewelry stacks on TikTok. Caroline has built a devoted community based on one simple daily ritual: getting dressed to feel your best. This week, we sit down with “Shop With Caroline,” as she’s known to her more than one million followers, who tune in for her motivational “coffee chats,” affordable Amazon finds and the realities of being of the “sandwich generation,” caring for kids and elderly parents at the same time. Listen in to hear about: How Caroline was able to build a six-figure per month style business with her husband – one DM at a timeThe beloved jewelry brands that she thinks everyone should know about, including lab grown diamonds Advice for buying great swimwear online, at a great priceBeauty finds: The one concealer she cannot be without, the bronzing drops that she swears by, her Augustinus Bader moisturizer dupe and moreHow to get “unstuck” when you feel like you want to make a pivot in your life Watch this episode – and subscribe - to our YouTube channel. 🚨 Podswap alert 🚨 Check us out this week on Caroline’s podcast, Coming in Hot this week!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: Build Your Perfect 2025 Capsule Wardrobe with Liv Perez! Shoes, Bags, Jeans & Beauty EssentialsKate Hudson’s Secrets To Glowing From The Inside OutTracee Ellis Ross Shares Her Ageless Skincare Secrets, Deets On The New Hair Tales Documentary and The One Thing No One Knows About Her PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Nutrafol This Mother’s Day, consider Nutrafol, the best-selling hair growth supplement. Whether you're gifting to yourself or a loved one, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off any order! Enjoy free shipping when you subscribe. Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKINGGIFTTini lux Tini Lux is on a mission to make accessorizing comfortable with their cult favorite earrings for sensitive ears. Visit tinilux.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Quince Thoughtful. Timeless. Totally her. Shop Mother’s Day at Quince. Go to Quince.com/beauty for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Strivectin Discover the science behind great skin with Strivectin. Plump and smooth like a pro with 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Apr 56min
Meet the Founder Aiming to Get “Medical-Grade” Jewelry for Sensitive Skin into Sephora Aisles. Plus! No-Fail Outfit Formulas From the TikTok Expert
This week, we’re welcoming Jackie Burke, founder of safe-for-sensitive ears jewelry brand, Tini Lux. Jackie left a career in engineering to found Tini Lux after years of frustration with so-called “hypoallergenic” earrings that failed to live up to their promise. Now, the style-whiz entrepreneur is making the case for medical-grade titanium earrings to live alongside beauty products in the aisles of Sephora. This uninterrupted conversation is brought to you by TiniLux.You’ll discover:The reason that Jackie is on a mission to get Tini Lux recognized as a skincare-adjacent brand, making her non-irritating earrings available where you buy your beauty staplesThe “fine jewelry myth” – why 24-carat gold and sterling silver earrings aren’t the “gold standard” in skin-compatibility that you may think, according to the jewelry innovator Why she believes that ‘hypoallergenic’ is an empty marketing buzzword in the jewelry industryHack alert! Should you apply petroleum jelly to your studs before putting on earrings? The pro weighs inPlot twist – Why Jackie has gained a cult-like following on TikTok, where her Outfit Formula videos deconstruct the secret to perfect ‘fits using clever style mathPROMO CODE:Visit www.tinilux.com and use code BEAUTY for 20% off your first purchase. 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: How-To Build The Perfect 2025 Capsule Wardrobe With Liv Perez Everyday Elegant Makeup and Stealth Wealth Style Staples with Lipstick on the Rim’s Molly Sims & Emese GormleyEverything Matilda Djerf Touches Turns to Gold*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.
16 Apr 37min
How-To Address Your Hair Thinning Woes with Advice From a Board-Certified Trichologist and a Celebrity Hairstylist
We flew to New York with Oribe to find out how to address our all too common hair shedding conundrums. Listen in for the best hair thinning advice on causes and solutions with Penny James, board certified trichologist and founder of the Penny James Salon Trichology Center, alongside Oribe Global Artist Adam Livermore, who went from thin strands to hair transplant to thick locks himself. Plus, we discover Oribe’s newest, luxury scalp collection featuring a promising new formula said to rival over-the-counter minoxidil.You’ll hear about:The truth about hair loss – like can hard water cause hair thinning? How about your trusted hot tool? And which hair brush is best?How to know when it’s time to see a professional about your suspected hair sheddingThe difference between hair loss and hair breakageWhich ingredients really work, like is rosemary oil worth the TikTok hype? And, a new ingredient combo said to outperform medicated foamsWhether showerhead filters are really worth the investmentThe best haircut “cheat” if you do you have super fine or thinning hairDisclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns. 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: 7 Hair Truths That Only a Hairstylist Will Tell You with Kardashian Hair Pro Andrew FitzsimonsThe Power of “Midlights,” Why Demi-Colour Is Your New BFF & The Hottest Hair Colour Trends We’re About to See Everywhere With Celebrity Hair Colourist Matt Rez“The Scalp Therapist” Bridgette Hill On DIY Scalp Facials, Alopecia & More Reasons Why Your Hair May Be Falling Out PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! First Aid BeautySee the difference First Aid Beauty’s Facial Radiance Pads make for your complexion. Right now, we have a special offer just for our listeners. Get 20% off when you visit FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY TINI LUXTini Lux is on a mission to make accessorizing comfortable with their cult favorite earrings for sensitive ears. Visit tinilux.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. NuulyNuuly is a subscription clothing rental service that’s all about helping you have fun and get creative with your style. Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month for any 6 styles, and right now you can get $28 off your first month when you go to nuuly.com and enter the code BEAUTY. HoneyloveStart the new year off right with Honeylove. Get 20% off by going to honeylove.com/BEAUTY #honeylovepod *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.
9 Apr 51min
“Ten Toes Down” and Self-Care as Resistance: Meet The Influencer Who Can Make – or Break – a Beauty Brand Right Now, Golloria George
Today we’re chatting with Texas-based, 23-year-old beauty creator Golloria George. Named People Magazine’s Beauty Creator of the Year and Forbes’ 30 under 30 last year, Golloria has amassed 3.2 million followers on TikTok, where she swatches the darkest shade of makeup on her South Sudanese complexion – revealing a lack of shade range in plain site in her viral videos that hold the industry accountable. (Most famously, Youthforia’s “‘tar in a bottle” blunder had retailers pulling the brand from store shelves).Tune in as Golloria gets candid about her upbringing before rising to beauty fame, sharing the insightful learnings she’s earned along the way to power-ranking status.You’ll discover:The backstory behind the Youthforia debacle, including how the brand reacted behind the scenes, and the prelude that added fuel to the fireWhat makes Golloria want to consult for a brand, and what has her turning some companies away What led to Golloria’s social media hiatus, and how she came back with a whole new attitudeWhat the influencer community’s wage gap is really likeEverything she’s loving in her own beauty cabinet, from her ride or die foundation, bronzer, sunscreen, and the perfumes that get her the most complimentsThe cosmetics brand that she feels still excludes people of colour, in spite of internet protestsThe creators she co-signs, New York girlies includedFor any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Jackie Aina on Diversity in BeautySkincare Founder, Rhode Consultant and Cosmetic Chemist Ron RobinsonMeet the TikTok Famous Content Creator Who’s Single-Handedly Making Beauty Products Go Viral, Mikayla Nogueira PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NUTRAFOLFind out why over 4,500 healthcare professionals and stylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. 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. TINI LUXTini Lux is on a mission to make accessorizing comfortable with their cult favorite earrings for sensitive ears. Visit tinilux.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. FAST GROWING TREESNow’s the perfect time to plant. Listeners of our show based in the US can get 15% OFF your first purchase when using the code BEAUTY at checkout at FastGrowingTrees.com. Offer valid for a limited time, terms and conditions may apply.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 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.
2 Apr 48min
How-To Transition To Your Spring Skincare Routine Like a Dermatologist featuring Dr. Dendy Engelman
As seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America and more, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman is on the front lines of *everything* to do with the buzziest skincare innovations and latest in-office cosmetic treatments. This week, we find out what she’s swapping out of her own skincare routine now that spring has officially arrived. Plus, Dr. Dendy helps us break down some of the juiciest skincare headlines – like does salmon sperm in your moisturizer really do anything? What are DNA repair enzymes exactly? And could your workouts make hyperpigmentation worse?You’ll hear about: Which ingredients make sense for warmer weather, and which ones you should put on pause for nowDr. Dendy’s go-to serums for hydration – even for the oiliest skin types (including one that won’t break the bank)The sunscreen that she personally swears by that’s prescribed for protecting and reversing sun damage in Europe (!)The neck and decollete cream that she thinks is actually worth the money (especially when you’re showing a little extra skin right about now!)The new way that she’s using neuromodulators – and she’s her own guinea pig!!Plus, the viral facial that has the phone ringing off the hook at her office these days For 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! Subscribe and watch this episode on 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 Related episodes like this: The Top 5 Retinol Questions, AnsweredDerm 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 NowAre You Applying Your Sunscreen the Right Way? Plus Myth-Busting Those Rage-Bait SPF Headlines, Tanning on Trial and More With Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! One SkinVisit oneskin.co/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. NuulyNuuly is a subscription clothing rental service that’s all about helping you have fun and get creative with your style. Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month for any 6 styles, and right now you can get $28 off your first month when you go to nuuly.com and enter the code BEAUTY. Fast Growing TreesFast Growing Trees makes it easy to order online, and your plants are delivered to your door in just a few days. This Spring they have the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals. Visit FastGrowingTrees.com/beauty and get 15% off your first purchase when using the code BEAUTY 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.
26 Mar 55min
The #DamnGood Best of Spring 2025 Edit, As Reviewed By Us: Sheer Lip Liners! No-Fuss Bronzers! Glow-Giving Serums!
This week, we’re putting Spring 2025 trends to the test, with our 100% honest reviews on the buzzy beauty launches that have just landed on store shelves. Find out what Carlene *really* thinks about Versed’s first foray into makeup, while Jill reveals the skincare products that have passed her oily skin’s #DamnGood test.Plus, you’ll hear about:The bargain-basement hair treatment that made our #damngood approved list, along with that of trichologist-influencer Abbey YungThe icon-in-making concealer that will not budge in sweat, humidity or sports matchesA dermatologist-created, pout-perfecting hydrating duo, based on her own viral Tiktok videoThe bronzers giving us the ultimate glow this spring, whether you’re a luxury lover, a Sephora stan or buying only Canadian this seasonA new online tool to help users find made-in-Canada beauty products, Northfinder By The Canadian Beauty Club and this indie shopping site that promos Canadian brands (See Jill’s TikTok post all about her fave Canadian beauty brands here)Pssst! Sign up for Carlene’s new Substack newsletter, The Elevens, here and sign up for Breaking Beauty Podcasts’s newsletter here 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. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Hair Growth Secrets from Trichologist-Influencer Abbey YungVictoria Beckham on Building Her Beauty EmpireDr. Shereene Idriss Serves the Real Tea on Skincare Scams PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OneSkinOneSkin’s OS-01 peptide is scientifically proven to reach the deeper layers of the skin improving things like wrinkles, hydration and barrier function at the cellular level. Visit oneskin.co/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. HERSFor your personalized weight loss treatment options, start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. (HERS weight loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA approved or verified for safety, effectiveness or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy and Ozempic are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased.)QuinceGive yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/beauty for free shipping reorder and 365-day returns.BeamTake advantage of limited time pricing, up to 35% off, plus 2 free gifts using code BEAUTY. Get your Beam Kids and your free gifts by heading over to ShopBEAM.com/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 StudioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Mar 1h 6min