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Breaking Beauty Podcast has produced 467 episodes. 253 of those episodes have been sponsored by 149 companies. We last recorded an episode on Aug 19, 2026.
Latest Episodes
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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...
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Stassi Schroeder Clark on “Marinating in Your Uglies,” GLP-1 Real Talk, and Her New Show, “House of Stassi”
Jul 29, 2026This week, we sit down with Stassi Schroeder Clark — three-time New York Times bestselling author, reality TV veteran of over two decades, and star of the new Hulu/Freeform series House of Stassi.Stassi gets honest about red carpet prep, GLP-1s and Botox. Plus, she also breaks down her go-to self-tanners, the one foundation she reaches for when doing her own makeup, and how becoming a mom has completely changed her relationship with body image.Tune in to hear:Why Stassi says she'll “never...
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#DamnGood Celeb Special! Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez & Pamela Anderson: The Unsponsored Holy Grail Beauty Products They Actually Use
Jul 22, 2026This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview archives, we're separating real-deal beauty holy grails from paid marketing—because inquiring minds want to know.You'll find out:Selena's K-beauty steal: The affordable sheet mask Selena Gomez casually dropped in a recent Instagram carousel—and why it's the ultimate summer skin-cooling moveCeline's top-shelf tour: A deep dive...
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Meet the "Foot Whisperer" Who Will Make You Rethink Regular Pedicures for Good
Jul 15, 2026The high-heel flip flop trend, Chanel’s demi-shoes and Louboutin’s viral “Banana Peel” heels means that our feet and nails are commanding a LOT of attention these days. And we know that the whole natural-nail manicure movement is gaining steam — what if our natural toenails could transform to bright, white and polish-free too? In pursuit of our smoothest feet and brightest toenails yet, this week we sat down with Marcela Correa, known as the “Foot Whisperer” of Manhattan. Marcela is a...
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Summer Skincare Hot Takes with Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau: Why You Shouldn't Quit Retinol, The Truth About Face Mists & Why She Never Skips Foundation
Jul 8, 2026Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine.Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take...
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7+ Ways to Elevate Your Everyday: “Scentscaping,” a Gwyneth-Approved Lip Balm and the Fragrance Trend to Skip with Curator-to-Know Cynthia Sakai
Jul 1, 2026This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and 2014 CFDA inductee who previously founded the jewellery line Vita Fede. Now, she's consciously created evolvetogether — a Gwyneth-approved brand that has Business of Fashion asking “Is evolvetogether the next Aesop?”Tune in to hear about:The Japanese ritual Cynthia has quietly...
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Best Prime Day Deals Under $30 USD — Your #DamnGood Shopping Cheat Sheet
Jun 23, 2026It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor. The best part? *Almost* everything is under $30 USD! (Aside from a few high-tech devices with mega savings, that deserve a shout out, too.)Listen in as we deliver the inside scoop on major brand launches from Italy’s Kiko Milano, the latest from highly viral Medicube (new AND on sale!!),...
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Buy Vs Skip! Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose
Jun 17, 2026Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joins us to break down what to buy–and what to skip–this summer. Listen in as Nikki helps us break down the summer makeup that actually survives heat and humidity, from the best long-wear blush that goes the distance for special occasions to the long-wear lippies that won't "crumble like Play-Doh."You’ll hear about:The ONE...