Breaking Beauty Podcast

Happy New Year, podfam! In this week’s “State of the Union” episode, we dissect the beauty trends, ideas and brands we predict will dominate in the year ahead. Then, with news of a Buffy The Vampire reboot, stay tuned for a catch up with Sarah Michelle Gellar about 90s nostalgia, budget skincare and how she stays kick-butt ready.In this episode, you’ll hear: Pajamas? Picture frames? Evening bags? Why beauty brands are all-in on stylish extras in 2026 – and where the expansion trend may come out thin.Meet “Patsumers” – the powerful group of beauty influencers said to dictate skincare purchases nextHow K-Beauty “ear seeding” spa treatments are making a DIY face-snatching debut in North AmericaOlympic-sized moves: why beauty-meets-sports is finally hitting the mainstream. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s 2.0! The original Vampire Slayer talks to us about her latest role as an Olay ambassador, fave fragrances borrowed from her daughter, best (and worst!) 90s beauty moments and… is there a Buffy reboot in the works?! 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! Related episodes like this: 📺Watch on YouTube: Ashley Tisdale: New Haircare Line, Breast Explant Real Talk & Overcoming AnxietyTracee Ellis Ross Shares Her Skincare Secrets, Hair Truths and The One Thing No One Knows About HerKate Hudson’s Secrets To Glowing From The Inside OutPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1.5 million people. See 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.MeritRight now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com. *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
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Healthy skin, this way! As we wrap up the year and head into 2026, we’re setting you up for your best skin success with board-certified dermatologist, and Neutrogena consulting dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll. Dr. Carroll (who happens to be Carlene’s personal derm!) joins us to discuss the core philosophy of healthy skin, revealing the most effective habits we should be adopting now that we're officially in winter – and all year long. Dr. Carroll shares the science behind skin barrier repair, dispelling myths about hydration, layering SPF like an expert and identifying the sneaky bad habits that might be secretly sabotaging your skin.You’ll learn:The #1 worst cold-weather ritual you absolutely must stop doing to avoid destroying your skin barrierThe gentle, derm-approved ingredient you should reach for when you've over-exfoliated and your skin is red and flakyThe reality of UV rays that penetrate your car and home windows and why your winter skin is exposed even when you're cozy insideThe lip balm trap: Find out which common ingredients could actually be making your chapped lips worse and encouraging another irritating bad habit.The simple hack for your home that helps your skin retain moisture without spending a dime on new face creams.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! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Derm 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 Now, According to Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Heather RogersA Derm Explains: The Science-Backed Ingredients That Will Help You Achieve Healthy-Looking Skin For Life, What’s Overhyped and Do Those Tiktok Skincare Hacks Actually Do Anything?Does Stress *Actually* Age Your Skin? Is Cortisol Face Real? Dermatologist, and Psychiatrist Dr. Amy WechslerThanks to this week’s show partners: Neutrogena Explore Neutrogena® products designed to support healthy, radiant skin in every season. You can find Neutrogena® products at major retailers like Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Amazon.ca. For our friends in the US, visit neutrogena.com to learn more.QuinceQuince has all of the epic essentials you need, for a fraction of the price. Go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1.5 million people. Give the gift of confidence this holiday season with Nutrafol. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone on your list, visibly healthier, thicker hair is the gift that keeps on giving. Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code BREAKING.*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
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This week we welcome double board-certified dermatologist AND dermatopathologist, Dr. Aegean Chan to bridge the gap between medical dermatology and your daily skincare routine. Tapping her clinical expertise in medical dermatology, skin cancer and acne, we unwrap Dr. Chan’s professional insights on the skin barrier, sun protection, and why she believes we should be wary of "anec-data" especially when it comes to a $400 serum.In this week’s episode, we discuss: How truly complex the skin barrier is (as she sees it under a microscope), and why it's the foundation of great skinHoliday break ready! Which sunscreen Dr. Chan personally buys in bulkTruth bombs about Vitamin C! Why Dr. Chan doesn’t think this hero ingredient is right for everyoneWhy she *doesn’t* think shopping for skincare based on a pH level is a necessary strategyWhat Dr. Chan makes of transdermal patches for skincare – are they the future of youthful skin?Plus: Should we rethink trending, in-office procedures like radiofrequency combined with microneedling per recent FDA guidelines? 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! Related episodes like this: Derm 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 HenryDr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging Skin, The New Accutane-Alternative For Acne and Should You Mix Your Rx Retinol With Drugstore Moisturizer?? PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! SeedGet ahead of the New Year with a routine that helps you now by going to Seed.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.Curology Enjoy our limited-time holiday offer — a personalized prescription FREE with your subscription, all you pay is $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 skin concerns and upload a few photos for a licensed dermatology provider, who will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique goals. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information. *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
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In our 2025 Beauty Year in Review, we’re getting "spicy" about the industry’s biggest wins and flops. Listen in to hear all about the viral Guadalajara facelift taking over TikTok, the rise of cosmetic surgery transparency and the slice of good news impacting young women in beauty (finally!).As beauty conglomerates shift their focus, we break down why integrity is the new authenticity and how the "glam squad" is officially outshining the A-list celebrity brand. Plus, we celebrate Gen X beauty finally having its main character moment, all thanks to Carlene (we kid, we kid).You’ll hear about:Kylie Jenner’s momentous silicone implant reveal, Simone Biles’ blepharoplasty and why everyone is talking about the Guadalajara facelift lady in the "year of the Hollywood facelift." How the over-40 demographic is reclaiming the spotlight, both at retail and with a new wave of beauty creators.Why 2025 saw a shift toward expert-led lines like Hung Vanngo and Chris McMillan, and why hiring Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye (formerly of Ami Colé) was a genius credibility play for Skims Beauty.Product Placement on blast: Why "Nobody Wants This" & "All’s Fair" peeved off so many viewers in so little time.A candid look at the public call-outs taking over our group chats The "Integrity Deficit"- unpacking DEI backpedalling and what it means for Big Beauty.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! Related episodes like this: Lisa Eldridge Shares All Her Makeup Secrets! Jennifer Aniston's Hairstylist Chris McMillan: "The Rachel" Haircut, Best Hair Tips & His NEW LineWhy Blepharoplasty is Everywhere Right Now With Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr Babak MalekiFor 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! QuinceFind gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SeedGet ahead of the New Year with a routine that helps you now by going to Seed.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.CurologyBreaking Beauty listeners get an exclusive link to Curology’s limited-time holiday offer: a personalized prescription FREE with your subscription—all you pay is $5.45 shipping and handling! To claim your first bottle free, go to curology.com/beauty to take their skin quiz. Share your concerns and upload a few photos for a licensed dermatology provider, who will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique goals. Restrictions apply; see website for full details and safety information.Canopy Go to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter. Even better, use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you! *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
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Olympian Simone Biles recently opened up about it. Carlene has done it. And according to the latest polls, blepharoplasty is officially the #1 cosmetic surgery around the globe – surpassing liposuction, breast augmentation and even rhinoplasty.To help us uncover everything to know about the latest eye opening procedures, we tapped Toronto-based Oculoplastic Surgeon and Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Babak Maleki, who Carlene trusted with her own ptosis correction and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Tune in to hear about:What exactly is blepharoplasty, and who is a good candidate? Bleph 101: How much you can reasonably expect to pay for a blepharoplasty, how much time to set aside for recovery, scar care and how long results last.Don’t sign on the dotted line without asking your surgeon this #1 question at the consultation stage.What happens when bleph goes too far, like some “surprised” celeb faces we’ve seen this year. Is there an “undo” button? Why Carlene required *two* surgeries, and how she feels about the experience now.Why Dr. Maleki is banking on “micro-fast” transfer for the future of fixing undereye hollows. For the surgery shy, the in-office, non-invasive treatments that Dr. Maleki recommends to keep eyes looking fresh (including his fave eye cream!) 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! Related episodes like this:How To Treat Dark Circles, Undereye Bags & Wrinkles With Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Lara DevganIs the “Plastic Surgery Lite” Trend As Breezy As it Seems? “Mini” Facelifts, “Liquid” Nose Jobs & More With Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rady RahbanThe “Undetectable” Era Flex with Dr. Catherine Chang: From “Jellyroll” Botox to the Bijoux Lift and are 20-somethings *Actually* Getting Facelifts? PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Curology Breaking Beauty listeners get an exclusive link to Curology’s limited-time holiday offer — a personalized prescription FREE with your subscription, all you pay is $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 skin concerns and upload a few photos for a licensed dermatology provider, who will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique goals. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1.5 million people. Give the gift of confidence this holiday season with Nutrafol. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone on your list, visibly healthier, thicker hair is the gift that keeps on giving. Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code BREAKING. CanopyGo to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy’s filter subscription. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter. Even better, use code BEAUTY at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you!Laundry SauceMake laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire Laundry Sauce order with code BEAUTY at https://laundrysauce.com/BEAUTY #laundrysaucepod *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
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