Gloss Angeles

Kirbie’s hosting solo today with the co-founders of Australian suncare brand Ultra Violette! Beauts Ava Matthews and Bec Jefferd stopped by the studio before heading back to Oz to talk about the brand’s expansion into the US and launch in Sephora. The ladies explain why they formulate for every country, what they think about sunscreen boosters in US formulations, misinformation about sunscreen as a whole, what they pay for their employees to get done, and what “gives them the shits” about how sunscreen is marketed. Shop this episode

We’ve got a double feature for you this week! First up, we’re joined by Teny Kureghian, Global Head of Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, to break down the highly anticipated — and hotly debated — relaunch of the iconic Studio Fix Powder + Foundation. Teny gives us the inside scoop on why the formula was changed after three decades, how the brand approached talc removal, and what went into the revamped packaging and expanded shade range.Then, we celebrate some very exciting news: Gloss Angeles won People’s Most Beautiful Readers' Choice Award for Favorite Beauty Podcast! Thank you for voting for us! We’re joined by Andrea Lavinthal, Executive Director of Special Projects at People, to dish on this year’s Most Beautiful issue. She takes us behind the scenes of how the categories came together, how nominees were selected, and also teases what we can expect from this year’s cover star, which will be revealed exclusively on People's new app. The full Readers' choice poll results are available on people.com and the PEOPLE app now!Shop this episode

In this special live episode recorded at SCAD during SCAD Style, we sit down with the effortlessly chic Violette Serrat—makeup artist, creative powerhouse, and founder of Violette_FR.We dive into her nontraditional path into beauty, what sets a Violette_FR product apart from the rest, and how she balances being both the creative visionary and the business mind behind the brand. Violette also shares what it really takes to launch at Sephora, how she defines the iconic French-girl aesthetic, and the unexpected influences—from David Bowie to Japanese minimalism—that shape her approach.Of course, it wouldn’t be Gloss Angeles without some beauty recs: Violette dishes on her ride-or-die French pharmacy products, her essential hair staples, and how to pull off a bold eye or lip without looking overdone. 

We’re recounting our spooky experiences during a sleepover in Savannah, discussing the implications of new tariffs on beauty brands, celebrating the acquisition of Bread Beauty Supply by Topicals, and share our thoughts on EmRata's shocking haircut while emphasizing the importance of avoiding major changes during Venus retrograde.Shop this episode

We’re back with our favorite mane man and the dry shampoo king — the bangin’ celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend for round two — and this time, we kick things off with an on-air bang trim where he reveals some of his tricks. Mark also reveals what it’s like getting The Olsens ready for The Met Gala, then shares the story of a style that didn’t go as planned for Penélope Cruz (spoiler: it involves a camel). Plus, he breaks down the five ride-or-die products he always keeps in his kit.Shop Mark's episodePlease fill out this survey to help us make our content better for you! http://bit.ly/glossangeles-surveyWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com

We’re so excited to be nominated in People’s Reader’s Choice Poll for the Most Beautiful Issue! Please cast your vote and help us win!In news: Ultra Violette has officially landed at Sephora (finally!). Tune in to hear what you can expect from their US formulations. Plus, a huge thank you to our friends at Amazon for sponsoring this segment, where we dive into how the platform is making it safer to shop for beauty. From fighting counterfeits with tech to verifying brands with their Transparency Program, we break down what you need to know to shop smart, including tips to make sure your fave products are legit.We're also touching on the news Kirbie broke in her newsletter (which you should subscribe to): Thirteen Lune Founder Nyakio Grieco and other defendents were accused of securities fraud and embezzling company funds for personal expenses, amongst other complaints, a developing story we’ll continue to follow. Shop this episodePlease fill out this survey to help us make our content better for you! http://bit.ly/glossangeles-surveyWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com