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Breaking Beauty Podcast has produced 474 episodes. 260 of those episodes have been sponsored by 151 companies. We last recorded an episode on Oct 7, 2026.
Latest Episodes
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Mikayla Nogueira on Filter Rumours, POV Beauty Secrets, “Mascaragate” & Makeup Hot Takes
Oct 7, 2026Mikayla Nogueira is not holding back: “I'm probably considered the most untrustworthy influencer in beauty,” says the 28-year-old self-taught makeup artist, founder and creator with more than 21 million (!!) fans across social media. As POV Beauty debuts at Sephora, we sit down with the TikTok superstar–and the secrets are coming out.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How years of working at Ulta inspired POV Beauty, and why Mikayla ultimately chose Sephora when both retailers came callingThe...
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The #DamnGood Fall 2026 Products We Can't Stop Talking About
Sep 30, 2026Fall is officially here, and we're breaking down the biggest, buzziest beauty launches you need on your radar. From viral under-eye concealers and red-carpet-worthy serum foundations to skin-soothing K-beauty barrier care and heavy-duty makeup removers, we're reviewing the top-performing makeup and skincare products of the season.You'll hear about:A much-buzzed-about under-eye brightening pot concealer, plus the story behind its recent social media dust-up with Molly Sims's YISE Beauty and...
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The Truth About Hormones and Your Skin—A Top Endocrinologist and Dermatologist Explain
Sep 23, 2026What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY Times Bestseller: Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Harriet Comite to connect the dots between hormones, endocrinology and skin health.You’ll hear about:The perimenopause skin shift: Why fluctuating estrogen and plunging...
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The New SPF Filter Is Here! Plus: Decoding Mineral Sunscreen Labels & The Truth About Ultra Violette’s “Sunscreen Gate” with Co-Founder Ava Matthews
Sep 16, 2026The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. The cult Aussie brand’s Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull two products from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to...
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5000 Years of Glow: Decoding Ayurveda With Sahajan's Lisa Mattam and Practitioner Ananta Ripa Ajmera
Sep 9, 2026Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments. To break it all down, we’re joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We’re also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The...
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What Comes After “Clean” Beauty? Kat Burki on How-to Shop For Skincare Beyond What’s *Not* On the Ingredient List
Sep 2, 2026Before gracing the shelves at New York’s Printemps store and being found in the hands of makeup artist Hung Vanngo on the red carpet, Kat Burki skincare has long been a quiet luxury spa favourite. Today, founder Kat Burki explains how she managed to evolve the brand beyond its “raw” beauty roots, coming into its own as a biochemistry-backed company that’s bringing microbiome know-how to post-procedure care this fall. *Special thank you to the team at Kat Burki for including us on this brand...
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Summer Empties (SPFs, Mascaras & Hair Masks!), Grey Blending Truths and Beauty Dupe Drama
Aug 26, 2026This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer flick “The Odyssey,” to the sunscreen formulas that we’ve used to the last drop (and one beloved version that we’re saying goodbye to against our will!) Plus, the beauty brand news that we’re still scratching our heads over. In this episode you’ll hear about:The hair mask that both Carlene and her daughter would stock up on for...
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7 Eye-Opening Skin Facts (and Myths) Only a Cell Biologist Can Tell You
Aug 19, 2026What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we’re exploring everything to do with what we’re dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellular longevity, skin health span and managing aging cells. Joined by Dr. Alessandra Zonari, chief scientific officer at OneSkin, we’re breaking down DNA repair, senescent “zombie" cells, red light therapy, exosomes vs. peptides and why skin collagen is like gluten in bread. This conversation is brought to you in part by...
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2026 Beauty Haul of Fame! The Year’s Best Performing Foundations, Worth-It K-Beauty & The $10 Drugstore Hair Steal We Both Adore
Aug 12, 2026The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries from our monthly #DamnGood reviews into our editor-curated Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame.From the K-beauty products that really perform (beyond their virality) to the French pharmacy secrets worth every single penny, we’re giving you the breakdown of the breakthrough skincare, makeup, and hair formulas that we’re keeping in...
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She's Helped to Create 200+ Products. Here’s What a Scientist Wants You to Know Before You Buy Your Next Moisturizer
Aug 5, 2026How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn the answers to these questions directly from the founder Smitha Rao — a scientist who's spent nearly two decades formulating over 200 products for brands like StriVectin and Olaplex before launching her own line. Smitha breaks down what's actually happening with buzzy ingredients like exosomes and NAD+, what “clinically...