Is “Slop Face” Really Taking Over Hollywood? Plus, Our Case Against No Mascara Summer

More from Gloss Angeles

1. 

   S1 · E586 · 31 Jul 2026 · 46 min

   Jerrod Blandino on the $1.45 Billion Too Faced Sale He Never Planned to Make

   What really happens after you sell your beauty brand for $1.45 billion? Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blandino joins us to unpack the emotional and logistical reality of handing over one of the industry’s biggest brands, why he thinks so many acquisitions lose their magic, and his reaction to Estée Lauder Companies’ decision to restructure Too Faced instead of selling it. We also get into why he came back to launch Polite Society, how TikTok-worthy transformations shape product development, the innovation behind the brand’s newest mascara, and his unfiltered advice for founders and beauty…

2. 

   S1 · E585 · 28 Jul 2026 · 32 min

   Did MCoBeauty Just Find a Smarter Way to Dupe? Plus, Gap Fragrances Are Back

   MCoBeauty just leveled up its dupe game, teaming with Skindinavia—the actual company behind Urban Decay’s original All Nighter setting spray—to relaunch that discontinued formula as All Dayer for $19.99, undercutting UD’s reformulated version by $15. We’re breaking down why this “Dupe 2.0” strategy (bringing back cult formulas instead of knocking off living brands) might be MCoBeauty’s smartest, most lawsuit-proof move yet, and which other discontinued formulas we’re begging someone to resurrect next. Plus, Gap is officially in the beauty business, reviving its iconic 90s scents Dream,…

3. 

   S1 · E584 · 24 Jul 2026 · 47 min

   How Toni Bravo Helped Rhode Get Bronzer Right—and Why Beauty Brands Miss the Inclusivity Mark

   Toni Bravo didn't just go viral with a purple blush—she sparked a larger conversation about representation for deeper skin tones in beauty and turned it into one of the industry's most influential creator careers. The former Rare Beauty social media manager joins us to discuss what she learned working behind the scenes in beauty and media, the inclusivity gaps she still sees in marketing, and why some brands continue to miss the mark. We also get candid about creator finances, from buying two homes before 30 to turning down brand deals that don't align with her values, plus the boundaries…

4. 

   S1 · E582 · 17 Jul 2026 · 33 min

   7 Years of Gloss Angeles: Unaired Episodes, Deleted Interviews & the Beauty Splurges Actually Worth It

   Seven years and nearly 600 episodes later, we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories we’ve never shared—from the interviews that never made it to air to the episodes we deleted (and why). We also discuss the importance of media training, what actually makes someone a great podcast guest, and why we’ve become more selective about who we invite on the show. Plus, we’re weighing in on the TikTok trend of beauty purchases that are actually worth the splurge , from in-office treatments to everyday essentials. Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @ glossangelspod | TikTok: @…

5. 

   S1 · E581 · 15 Jul 2026 · 32 min

   Hung Vanngo is Making Foundation Matching Easier, Too Faced Revives Sweet Peach & Why CoverGirl Is Betting on Gen X

   Hung Vanngo is officially entering the complexion category, and we're breaking down everything to know about his new Red Carpet Skin Foundation, from its unconventional shade system to whether it has what it takes to stand out in an overcrowded market. We also dive into Too Faced's nostalgic Sweet Peach revival, including what made the original launch such a phenomenon and the products we think are missing this time around. Plus, we discuss CoverGirl's surprising decision to stop chasing Gen Z and instead bet on Gen X, and why it could signal a much bigger shift in beauty marketing. Shop…

6. 

   S1 · E580 · 10 Jul 2026 · 42 min

   How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Inspired the Founders of Luna Bronze

   A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything for Luna Bronze co-founder Maddy Balderson, ultimately inspiring her and best friend Rhiannon Hall to create a self-tanning brand built around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to damage your skin to get a glow. The Australian founders join us to discuss how Luna Bronze went from a personal mission to a cult-favorite tanning brand (now at Ulta Beauty), why skincare-first self-tanning matters, and the ingredients and innovations helping modern self-tanners look (and smell) better than ever. Plus, we get their best application tips, the biggest…

7. 

   S1 · E605 · 9 Oct 2026 · 38 minNew

   Why Your Hair Won’t Grow: Breakage, Thinning & Hair Health With Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd

   Feel like your hair hits a certain length and just… quits? Board-certified dermatologist and Nutrafol Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd joins us to explain the difference between thinning, shedding, and breakage—and why identifying what’s happening matters. We discuss how stress, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, and GLP-1 medications can factor into hair changes, plus how heat styling, color, and hair porosity affect length retention. We also explore Nutrafol’s Strand Serum, how caring for your strands differs from supporting growth, and the habits worth reconsidering for…

8. 

   S1 · E604 · 6 Oct 2026 · 36 min

   Scarlett Johansson's The Outset Is Closing—Why Celebrity Beauty Requires More Than a Famous Face

   Content warning: We open with a discussion of sexual consent and sexual assault, including alcohol-related impairment, looking out for friends, and supporting survivors. Support resource for the show notes: RAINN offers confidential support at 800-656-HOPE (4673) and https://rainn.org/hotline . What does it take to make a celebrity beauty brand work—and what happens when its founder wants to stay out of the content world? With Scarlett Johansson’s skincare brand The Outset winding down, we discuss the warning signs, the limits of star power, and why launching a brand and building one are two…

9. 

   S1 · E603 · 2 Oct 2026 · 40 min

   Why Your Neck Looks Older Than Your Face—and What Skincare Can Actually Do with Esthetician Katy Bacon

   Your face has a skincare routine, but your neck is crying for help! This week, we’re joined by Murad esthetician and global educator Katy Bacon to talk about the skin we tend to forget: our necks, chests, and hands. We ask why these areas can start to look different, how hormonal changes and sun exposure factor into the conversation, and whether a dedicated neck serum deserves a spot in your routine. We also get into silicone patches, peptides, supplement claims, and what topical skincare can realistically improve. Plus, Kirbie brings her ongoing battle with the “retinol uglies” to Katy, who…

10. 

    S1 · E602 · 29 Sep 2026 · 44 min

    Caroline Hirons Has Thoughts on Exosomes, Eye Cream, and Beauty’s Copycat Problem

    Skincare expert and Skin Rocks founder Caroline Hirons joins us to cut through the industry’s biggest claims, buzziest ingredients, and what to expect in her upcoming book. She ranks PDRN, exosomes, collagen, and peptides by how convincing the evidence actually is, explains where to spend your skincare budget—whether you have $100 or $500—and reveals the pricey product category she’d never pay for. Plus, Caroline weighs in on eye creams, using acids with retinoids on mature skin, the YISE/Jones Road name drama, and why seemingly every beauty brand launched the same eye patches at once. Plus,…

Every episode of Gloss Angeles →