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   S1 · E597 · 11 Sep 2026 · 37 min

   Tabitha Brown on the Target Boycott, Donna’s Recipe and Building With Her Husband

   Tabitha Brown has built an empire by being unapologetically herself, from her career as an Emmy-winning host and author to becoming the founder of two beauty brands. She joins us for a candid conversation about what happened to Black-owned brands after Target rolled back its DEI initiatives—and why she ultimately chose not to renew her contract with the retailer. We also get into the story behind Donna’s Recipe, her natural hair journey, the inspiration behind her Tab & Chance fragrances, and the very personal reason supporting ALS research remains so important to her. Watch our episodes!…

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   S1 · E596 · 8 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   Dyson’s $500 AI Toothbrush, Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields & Our ’90s Celebrity Crushes

   Dyson is officially coming for your bathroom counter with a $500 AI-powered toothbrush that brushes, water-flosses, rinses, and—yes—uses a camera to show you the inside of your mouth. We’re also recapping Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, from surprise appearances by Alanis Morissette and Stevie Nicks to the staggering $20 million raised for organizations supporting women and girls. Plus, in honor of Jonathan Taylor Thomas’ birthday, we revisit our formative celebrity crushes (JTT! Josh Hartnett! JC Chasez! Hanson!) and answer a listener question about which beauty…

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   S1 · E595 · 1 Sep 2026 · 33 min

   Can Target’s Beauty Studio Survive the Backlash?

   Old-school retailers are coming for TikTok Shop and Amazon’s beauty business. Nordstrom is rolling out same-day beauty delivery, Old Navy is betting on affordable fragrance from a Byredo perfumer, and Target is launching a 1,600-product beauty destination stocked with Sunday Riley, Briogeo, K-beauty favorites, and more. But Target’s timing couldn’t be worse: The retailer is facing backlash over an offensive children’s Halloween costume—and renewed scrutiny of its DEI rollback. We unpack whether legacy retailers can win beauty shoppers back with convenience, discovery, and an IRL experience…

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   S1 · E594 · 28 Aug 2026 · 38 min

   Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu on Copycats, the FaceGuard Fallout, and Its First Traditional Foundation

   Tower 28 is officially seven years old, and founder Amy Liu is back to talk about what happens when the hot new beauty brand grows up. We get into watching hypochlorous acid go from Tower 28’s signature to an entire category of SOS lookalikes, what she learned from a launch that didn’t go as planned, and how she keeps customers interested in an increasingly crowded beauty market. Plus, Amy gives us the scoop on Swipe Serum Foundation, Tower 28’s biggest launch yet—and we share what Gloss Angeles Confidential testers really thought after trying it before launch. To join GAC, sign up for our…

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   S1 · E593 · 25 Aug 2026 · 26 min

   Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere Backlash, Plus Tate McRae and Lindsay Lohan’s Beauty Plans

   We’re unpacking the heartbreaking news of Hayden Panettiere’s passing and Neutrogena’s statement about ending their longtime partnership after she opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression. Plus, celebrity beauty brands aren’t slowing down: Tate McRae filed a trademark for Tate By Tate McRae, while Lindsay Lohan’s Linlo Beauty is taking shape with plans to raise up to $5 million. We discuss what we know — and whether celebrity beauty still has room to surprise us. Postpartum Support International : 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (Call or Text):…

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   S1 · E591 · 18 Aug 2026 · 31 min

   Tate McRae’s Neutrogena Ad Has Us Asking Questions + The Foundation We Can’t Stop Wearing

   Does it actually matter if a celebrity uses the beauty products they’re paid to promote? Tate McRae’s latest Neutrogena ad has TikTok playing skincare detective and debating how much authenticity really matters in a celebrity beauty campaign. We’re also recapping our trip to the Hamptons with Canadian skincare brand Vivier and sharing why their vitamin C products have such a devoted following. Plus, how Hung Vanngo’s new foundation and Katie Jane Hughes’ micro mascara are making our lives a little easier. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! Shop our episodes Instagram: @ glossangelspod |…

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   S1 · E590 · 14 Aug 2026 · 34 min

   Before You Get Filler: The Guide to HA, Sculptra, Skinvive & What They Actually Do

   Not all “filler” is actually doing the same thing—and knowing the difference can save you from booking the wrong injectable. In this installment of The Glossary, we break down the increasingly confusing world of HA fillers, collagen stimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, and skin boosters like Skinvive, plus why crosslinking matters and how filler differs from Botox and other neuromodulators. We’re also getting into reversibility, longevity, leftover filler, and why the treatment you think you want may not be what a great injector recommends. Consider this your beauty-editor cheat sheet…

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   S1 · E589 · 11 Aug 2026 · 38 min

   Breaking Embargoes, Beauty Blacklists & Mikayla Nogueira’s Sephora Bet

   Are beauty embargoes officially dead? This week, we unpack what actually happens when embargoes are broken, whether there’s really a beauty blacklist, and why the rules seem to change once a launch hits the internet. Then, they get into Mikayla Nogueira’s decision to bring POV Beauty to Sephora—and debate whether Ulta might have actually been the smarter move. Plus, in partnership with K18 through Gloss Angeles Confidential, 200 listeners put the new FutureIQ Biomimetic Hair Longevity Serum to the test for three months. It makes some major claims around shedding, premature graying and scalp…

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   S1 · E588 · 8 Aug 2026 · 44 min

   The Australian Makeup Artist Every Beauty Insider Should Know: Tanielle Jai

   Tanielle Jai got in trouble as a kid for constantly playing with makeup — turns out that was just the beginning. She went on to become one of Australia's most sought-after makeup artists, developing the caramel-and-coffee monochromatic looks that the internet would eventually dub "latte makeup," and has since built her own namesake brand around Bronzour, her cult cream bronzer that sculpts without going orange. This week, she talks about how she broke into the industry, the six eye facets every beauty girl should know, and her real-talk tips for picking brushes that actually last. Shop her…

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    S1 · E587 · 4 Aug 2026 · 34 min

    The Kiehl’s Serum Made for “Ozempic Face,” Zendaya’s Prada Era and Our Summer Beauty MVPs

    Zendaya is officially the new face of Prada Beauty's Paradox fragrance, making her and husband Tom Holland a certified Prada power couple — we're getting into the ambassador reveal and why it makes total sense. We're also sharing what's currently on our face, including our personal reviews and 200 Glams' verdicts on Kiehl's 1cc* CollaShot Serum , the $78 "no-needle" collagen serum claiming results comparable to 1cc of filler, including the GLP-1 skin study data, the jawline glow-ups, and the breakouts we have to flag before you buy. Plus, we found a 1982 Revlon beauty guide and are walking…