Breaking Beauty Podcast

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 learn about:
The evolution of “glow” according to Lori, and how it means something very different in 2026 vs 2006.
Glowy! Matte! Velvet! How-to master your skin finish with the right prep and application technique, no matter what your skin type.
How-to contour in 2026: the best way to snatch eyes, cheeks and jawline — with a sneak peek at Smashbox’s new Precision Contour Sticks.
Cream blush over powdered blush, or powdered blush over cream blush? Turns out you can do both, depending on the benefit you need.
Lori’s “rolling” application technique for covering skin texture, so that skin looks seamless in real life–especially on textured skin.

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Makeup Artist Ash K Holm on How-to Create a “Snatch-ural” Lifted Look, The Throwback Bronzer She’s Resurrecting and the Lip Combo Duo She’s Got Us Sharing in The Group Chat

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn
Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

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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 new brand that aims to bring lab-fresh formulas to the public for the first time.
A deep dive into spring’s lip stain liner trend, as we compare Kulfi’s crayon stain to the marker versions we’ve seen from drugstore brands.
New additions to the “quiet gourmand” fragrance trend, featuring Summer Fridays and the novel, skin-first “Mylk de Parfum” from Noyz.
Esthetician Sofie Pavitt’s "acne-safe” SPF 30 — and how the label claim is changing the game for the breakout weary.
The spring lip edit: We try out the blurring effect of Merit’s Signature Lip Blush, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s new lip hues and the return of Bite Beauty royalty with Susanne Langmuir’s lanolin-rich, poppy lip masks from LIXR.
Psst: Join Carlene on her Instagram live on March 24 at 12pm EST for more info on how-to use her signature product from Cassatt.

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*


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SUAVE
Major self-care update: Suave is now available in Canada. We’ve been loving their affordable self-care lineup, including deodorant with 48-hour sweat and odour protection and hydrating body washes made with glycerin and vitamin E. Shop the full lineup and find your favourite scents for just $3.97, exclusively at Walmart.

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Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is Here
How-To Get a #DamnGood Beauty Sleep with Guest Editor Siff Haider, Co-Host of Dream Bigger Podcast
Meet Sofie Pavitt, The "IRL Face Tuner" Who’s Seriously Transforming People’s Skin

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Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

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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 Parfums Market.

Listen in as Athena reveals all of her quiet luxury secrets, like her unique breakout-busting philosophy that involves a skincare diet of nothing but face oils, her innovative pimple extraction technique that promises to reduce skin damage, along with details on how as a skincare formulator, she chooses ingredients for her small-batch botanical skincare range, Monastery.

You’ll discover:

How Athena’s creative collaboration with the Coppola Hideaways came to be (and yes, it’s as special as it sounds)
How the facialist preps skin for the runway vs red carpet – and the lessons we can borrow at home
How her skin “reset” philosophy for acne sufferers is totally different than standard approaches– and why she swears you’ll see results on her face oil-based plan
Why salicylic acid and tea tree oil are big time no-no ingredients for acne-prone skin, according to the master esthetician
The differences between carrier oils vs essential oils, and when Athena says you should use each
Why Athena believes you don’t need blue light to treat breakouts, but powerful “burgundy” light therapy to help calm skin instead

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

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Skincare Guru May Lindstrom: From Living in Her Car to Creating a Cult-Favourite “Blue Cocoon” Balm
Celebrity Facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine Reveals His Top #Skincare Secrets! #beautytips
Celeb Esthetician Candace Marino (The LA Facialist) Spills Her Secrets on How To Get #RadiantAF Skin


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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. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!


*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.

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 actually the ultimate business strategy.

Tune in as we discuss:

Why amika’s philosophy of “rising tides raise all ships” is the blueprint for the next generation of female founders via amika’s Rooted in Growth initiative.
Nice guys don’t finish last? How staying true to core values – like B-Corp certification and net-zero goals gives amika a competitive edge.
Gianne shares how amika moves beyond buzzwords to embed equity into their R&D and product testing for every hair texture and identity.
Scoop alert! We get a sneak peek of their by-popular demand bodycare collection drop that’s in partnership with Forested, a women-led organization that supports both people and the planet through climate-positive, community-centered farming practices.
Chelsea explains the internal culture of “radical candor” that helps make amika a “Great Place to Work” for three years running
Pssst! In honour of Women’s Day and for a limited time only, get 20% off all amika products using code BreakingBeauty20 on loveamika.com from March 8th to March 15th 2026.
And for any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

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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. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!


*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.

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 how she manages to keep her mental health in check - from becoming a Reiki master to exploring neuroplasticity along with hints on her campy turn in the witchy female-ensemble film, Forbidden Fruits, debuting at SXSW this month.

Tune in to hear about:

How Lili uses Personal Day’s viral hit products, the Unplug Blackhead-Melting Nose Strips and the “Trust Me on This” Hypochlorous Acid Spray, in her own routine – and the one product that she loves to test-drive on her actor boyfriend, Jack Hughes
Lili’s exact fave eye shadows, foundations and lippies in her makeup bag right now
How Lili is still learning to make peace with her hair, and the products she trusts to care for alopecia
How Lili is using her role as producer to mentor up-and-coming talents, like co-star Lola Tung
Stay tuned to the end for a fun game of “Forbidden or Fruit” - inspired Lili’s latest film - where the actress shares her dos and don’ts in fashion and beauty
Psst! If you’d like to try Personal Day yourself, including the new Personal Day Soft Slip Priming Milk, use code BREAKING15 at personalday.com for 15% off.

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! 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. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!

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*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.