Breaking Beauty Podcast

• Skincare School in Session! Hollywood Facialist Gina Mari On What You May be Getting Wrong in Your Skincare Routine

  This week, we welcome esthetician Gina Mari Jensen, named “Top Celebrity Facialist in Los Angeles” by Allure Magazine and one of the best “Red Carpet Facialists” by Violet Grey. Tune in as the bonafide skin expert (and former ballet dancer and stunt person) gets nerdy with us all about skin, just in time for fall. You’ll hear about: Why the career esthetician is a fan of “wet” skin treatmentsThe one face soap Gina actually thinks is good for your skinThe old-school, in-spa facial treatment she still swears byThe indie, editor-founded skincare brand she believes is truly worth the hypeWhy Gina would never recommend a cortisone shot for a pimple The pore treatment she says Carlene and her teenage daughter could benefit from 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 Related episodes like this: WTF is PRFM? Injectable Threads, Fillers & Midlife Anti-Aging Explained by Esthetician Shani DardenSkincare Products to Save and Splurge on According to Celebrity Esthetician Candace MarinoSkincare Fixes for Acne, Rosacea & More with Hailey Bieber's Esthetician Biba De Sousa PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8Medik8’s C-Tetra Advanced Gel Face Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code BREAKING20 for 20% off your order. NutrafolSee 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 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. QuinceElevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. *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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• It’s Our #DamnGood Haul of Fame Update! Fave New Finds That Stand the Test of Time (and What Products We’re Saying Goodbye To) Plus: Are Only Fans Stars the Newest Beauty Influencers?

  We’re back with another #DamnGood update! This time we’re saluting more products that are so top-shelf worthy that they’re earning a spot in our Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame. You’ll hear about:Which new expert-led brands are living up to the hype, according to us (and don’t miss updates on Carlene’s upcoming beauty brand! Subscribe to her Substack for more) The beloved products we had to bid adieu to - and it’s not for the reason you might think Jill’s pick for *the* most innovative makeup product that she’s seen in YEARSThe dark-spot busting serum that’s constantly sold out at Sephora Not one but *two* budget-friendly Maybelline products Carlene has in constant rotation The low-key “ugly” moisturizer that Jill’s emptied three times Stay tuned as we dissect the Urban Decay Setting spray drama! Read more about it here Why “Only Fans” stars like Ari Kytsya are shaking up the beauty influencer gameFor even more Haul of Fame updates, shop any time via our websiteFor more shopping faves, follow our Amazon storefronts: 🇨🇦amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast or 🇺🇸amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcastGet 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 For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Meet Sofie Pavitt, The "IRL Face Tuner" Who’s Magically Transforming People’s SkinHow-to Make Your Makeup Last Longer! A 101 Masterclass on Skin Prep, Primers, Powders & Setting Sprays with Makeup Artist Pro Ruby Hammer, MBE#DamnGood Under $20 Budget Beauty Special! The “Wirkin” of Drugstore Shampoo, The Viral Lip Tint That Tiktok Demanded Come Back, CeraVe Launches Haircare and More PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Merit BeautyIt’s time to simplify your morning! Head to meritbeauty.com and get their Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order. VegamourSee real hair growth from the inside out with Vegamour’sGRO+ Advanced Supplements.For a limited time, go to VEGAMOUR.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first order. These statements have notbeen evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,treat, cure, or prevent any disease *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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• Claudia Sulewski on Her Viral Self-Care Brand Cyklar, Early YouTube Fame & The Secrets of her Summer Skincare Routine

  This week on Breaking Beauty Podcast, we’re joined by content creator, actress, and beauty entrepreneur Claudia Sulewski. Claudia got her start on YouTube at just 13 years old under the handle “BeyondBeautyStar,” becoming one of the OG beauty influencers online. Fast-forward to now, she’s grown her community to nearly 6 million followers, starred in indie films, Apple TV+’s Shrinking and launched her own body care brand, CYKLAR.We’re talking all about Claudia’s beauty journey—from growing up in the Midwest and landing a major hosting gig with Teen Vogue, to navigating content creation in 2025 and launching one of the sexiest self-care brands on the market.In this episode, we cover:Claudia Sulewski’s early start as a beauty YouTuber and how her content has evolved from I was blue eye shadow tutorials to home renovating vlogs with her partner (musician Finneas O’Connell) over the yearsHer experience working with Teen Vogue and the red carpet celebrity interview she’ll never forgetThe full story behind her brand CYKLAR, including a major rebrand after one year in business Cyklar’s best-selling Sacred Santal Body Wash, her boyfriend’s fave scent in the lineup and what Claudia thinks about Billie Eilish’s latest perfume! The founder’s personal skincare and summer beauty routine, including her go-to LA beauty experts, treatments, and secrets to her glowing skinRelated episodes like this: Phlur Fragrance Founder Chriselle Lim on How‑To Make Your Perfume Last Longer, Her Favourite K‑Beauty Skincare Steal and Plastic Surgery RealnessHailey Bieber’s Facialist Biba De Sousa On Debunking Breakout Triggers, Oil Cleanser Truths and Is Your Skincare Clogging Your Pores?The Power of “Midlights,” Why Demi‑Colour Is Your New BFF With Celebrity Hair Colourist Matt RezGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here For 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! Medik8Medik8’s C-Tetra Advanced Gel Face Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code BREAKING20 for 20% off your order. NutrafolSee 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 plus free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand — visit their site and use the promo code to save today. *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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• These 10+ Hacks Are Game-Changers For Summer Hair, Featuring Emma Stone's Hairstylist Mara Roszak

  This week, we’re calling on a hair guru with MAJOR Hollywood glam cred, Mara Roszak. Mara is probably best known as Emma Stone’s hairstylist - and fun fact Mara’s done the hair for five different Oscar-winning actresses on the night they won - Emma Stone twice, Brie Larson, Michelle Yeoh and Zoe SaldanaMara is the super talented owner of Mare salon in Beverly Hills and in 2021, she debuted her own clean haircare brand called Roz - she started out with just one hair oil and it’s now grown into several skus - and the line is officially now in Sephora stores. Tune in to hear about:Sick of heat styling? Mara shares how she gets the best results from air-drying hairWhy “ghost” waves are the new beach wavesHow to make peace with your hair texture - and tips on even how to figure-out your own hair texture if you’ve got a lot of different things going on! How to master a curling iron like a pro so that your style doesn’t flop come summer Thinking about bangs? Mara shares the chic-est way to wear them in summer 2025 Why a simple misting bottle and a handful of hair pins are your best friends come hot weather seasonAnd we get a sneak peek from Mara about a super cool collab she’s doing with American fashion brand - The Great - the hair towel idea born from a busy mom of an infant! 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 For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Watch on YouTube: Hair Growth Secrets! From The Best Drugstore Shampoo For Long Hair to Hair Oiling Routine Tips With The Internet’s Trichologist, Abbey YungWatch on YouTube: Hair Myths BUSTED by Gisele Bundchen's Stylist, Harry Josh!Hair Slugging, Bottleneck Bangs, Liquid Bobs – Decoding The Biggest Hair Trends With Celeb Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins. PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! NutrafolThis summer, stop worrying about your hair and start making memories. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. Pura D’Or PURA D'OR formulas combine science and nature to deliver transformative hair and skin therapy. Don’t wait—strengthen your skin from within! purador.com/pages/BEAUTY for 15% off now.*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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• The Midlife Tune-Up: “Injectable Threads” VS. Fillers, WTF Is PRFM & More Reverse Aging Skin Secrets with Esthetician Shani Darden

  She’s back! Celebrity facialist Shani Darden returns for the third time, and we’re taking you inside her Beverly Hills skincare oasis to find out what really keeps her A-list clientele – including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Amanda Seyfried – looking like they might just be aging in reverse. Plus, Shani reveals the exact treatments she does (and avoids) to stay fresh at 50, what she thinks about injectables in 2025, and how she’s reimagining her cult-favorite Retinol Reform. In this episode, you’ll learn:PRFM Treatment Trends: Unpacking the celebrity-loved platelet-rich fibrin matrix, why it's the latest “New Maintenance” skincare addiction, and how it compares to traditional fillers.Injectable Threads vs. Filler: Insight into injectable threads that “fill” (not lift), and the real differences between thread treatments and classic injectables.Shani’s Personal Skincare Routine: The professional facial treatments she receives (and the one she opts out of), plus who she trusts to inject and rejuvenate her skin.Retinol Masterclass: How to launch a retinol routine that avoids irritation, when to assess results before calling it quits, daytime myths debunked, and what the “retinol uglies” phase really means.Retinol Reform Serum Revealed: A deep dive into her newly updated formula, why she’s now choosing to put the percentage of retinol on the label, and the reason there’s no lactic acid in this version of the cult classic. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Esthetician Shani Darden On The 3 Treatments That Will Transform Your SkinAre LED Red Light Devices The New Retinol? With Dr. Dennis GrossMeet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your FaceGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8 Medik8 is a clinically proven British skincare brand known for age-defying results. Medik8’s C-Tetra Advanced Gel Face Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code BREAKING20 for 20% off your order.VegamourSee real hair growth from the inside out with Vegamour’s GRO+ Advanced Supplements. For a limited time, go to VEGAMOUR.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first order.Silke LondonSILKE London is the creator of 100% silk hair tools designed to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and give you healthier, more beautiful hair — while you sleep. Head to silkelondon.com and use the exclusive code BEAUTY20 for 20% off your first order.Warby ParkerWarby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to https://www.warbyparker.com/beauty right now to try on any pair virtually! *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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