Mary Phillips on Underpainting, Glam Secrets, and Working With Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
She’s the queen of underpainting, the mastermind behind some of the most *chef’s kiss* red carpet glam, and now she’s adding “founder” to her already stacked résumé. This week, we’re sitting down with...
15 Aug 202544min
DIBS Drops Mascara, Sara’s Toenail Drops Off, and Expert-Lead Beauty Brands Take Over
Our Glamgelenos got first dibs on DIBS Beauty’s new Double Standard Mascara Duo through Gloss Angeles Confidential — and the reviews are glowing. Kirbie shares why this dual‑ended lash MVP (primer + l...
5 Aug 202526min
Harry Styles Vibrators and Estée Laundry’s Grand Return
This week, we’re kicking things off with our latest Gloss Angeles Confidential test‑drive: K18’s new HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant. It’s a leave‑in that claims to go deeper than your average...
1 Aug 202544min
The Scent of Rare Beauty: How Selena Gomez’s Brand Created Its First Perfume
Rare Beauty just dropped its most personal product yet — a fragrance — and we’re giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how it came to life. Joyce Kim, Chief Product Officer at Rare Beauty,...
29 Juli 202546min
Lip Liner STAY‑N and the Rise of Sacheu: Sarah Cheung’s Founder Story
This week, we’re joined by Sarah Cheung: beauty content creator turned founder of the viral brand Sacheu Beauty. You’ve probably seen (or worn) her game-changing Lip Liner STAY-N (Billie Eilish, Kirbi...
25 Juli 202529min
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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 202525min
