Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts in the field and friends IRL, they pull back the curtain on trends, treatments and popular products — all the things you're likely searching or watching on TikTok. (They'd know — they've spent 10 years creating and optimizing editorial content for mainstream digital beauty publishers.) Tuesday episodes reveal the most notable beauty headlines with informed takes while Friday episodes feature guests from experts in the industry to celebrity spokespeople, including Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez; Dr. Jason Diamond, Danessa Myricks, Mario Dedivanovic, The Lipstick Lesbians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
beauty productsskincarecelebrity beautybeauty industrybeauty businessmenopauseGLP-1 medicationshair thinninghair healthhair breakageScarlett Johanssonbrand strategyanti-agingneck skincarehormonal changes
What listeners will find here
Why hair seems to stop growing—and what might actually be going on
Hair growth is the focus here, with dermatologist Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd breaking down the difference between thinning, shedding, and breakage. The episode also looks at how stress, hormones, menopause, GLP-1 medications, and styling habits can affect hair health and length retention.
Why Scarlett Johansson’s Beauty Brand Is Shutting Down
Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand The Outset is winding down, prompting a conversation about why celebrity beauty brands need more than name recognition. The episode also looks at warning signs, the difference between launching and sustaining a brand, and a few current beauty favorites.
Why the neck ages differently—and what skincare can realistically change
This episode digs into why the neck, chest, and hands often show age differently from the face. Esthetician Katy Bacon breaks down sun exposure, hormonal shifts, retinol irritation, and whether products like neck serums, silicone patches, peptides, and supplements are actually worth it.
Caroline Hirons sorts skincare science from hype—and says where your money should really go
Skincare expert Caroline Hirons tackles beauty’s loudest claims, from exosomes and PDRN to collagen and peptides. She also gets practical about budgeting, eye creams, mature-skin routines, and the copycat trends and naming disputes shaping the industry.
Gucci Westman on aging makeup, celebrity faces, and the launch she nearly didn’t make
Makeup artist and Westman Atelier founder Gucci Westman talks about how makeup should change after 40, the common mistake she sees as faces age, and what it really means to make someone look like their best self. She also shares celebrity stories and the product decisions she refused to compromise on.
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