Katie Jane Hughes Shares Why Technique is More Important Than the Product + Teases New KJH Brand Launches

Dewy disciples, assemble: Katie Jane Hughes is FINALLY in the house. We get into the five kit must-haves she won’t work without, the backstage lessons from her cabaret-singer mum, and the white space she built KJH to fill. Plus: pro fixes for creasing and patchiness, the only tools you actually need, how to keep that real-skin glow past lunch, and teases products she’s launching next.Shop this episode Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off this episode with some thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl and Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco! Then, Sara shares a new product she's been obsessed with — a cloud-like eye, cheek and face product from an Asian-owned brand we've gushed about on the podcast before. Then, we have an update on the Leighton Meester Bubble campaign straight from the brand itself. We also discuss big sunscreen news: a new sunscreen filter is coming to the U.S. in 2026 and Allure breaks down what it is and what to expect. Then, we share five brands to check out if you're stumped about skincare shopping at Sephora. Part of this episode was presented in partnership with Orcé Cosmetics, which allows us to keep this podcast in production. As always, we only partner with brands and products we support. Shop this episode Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From mime school to makeup legend, Jeanine Lobell’s story is anything but ordinary. The Stila and Neen founder shares the winding path that took her from Sweden to LA—with stops in London, Paris, and even circus aspirations along the way. She recalls an early career that spanned John Waters' Hairspray, music videos with Naomi Campbell and Michael Jackson, and working with Mariah Carey, and reflects on how those experiences shaped Stila’s playful identity. Jeanine also opens up about selling Stila to Estée Lauder, why she cautions founders about acquisitions, and how she feels about the brand today. Finally, she introduces Neen, her fresh, intentional approach to beauty, and how she wants people to feel when they play with it.Shop this episode Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spooky SZN is nigh, which means one thing: LUSH’s Halloween collection is back. From cult-classic Ghostie Bath Bomb to the viral Monster Octopus Shower Jelly (aka Kirbie’s Halloween costume inspo), plus fresh launches like Mr. Pumpkin Face Fresh Face Mask and Boo-tiful Under Eye Pads, we’re covering all the festive bath bombs, body sprays, and the advent-calendar-but-make-it-Halloween gift box.We also dive into the latest in celeb beauty: Kris Jenner and Doja Cat’s MAC ambassadorships, what the shutdown of Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty and Kim Kardashian’s SKKN could signal for celebrity brands, and finally, we weigh in on KVD Beauty’s reboot under JVN Hair President Teresa Lo — will the comeback stick?Shop this episode Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and former Natch Beauté host Jackie Johnson is back with us for a candid (and hilarious) chat about beauty, motherhood, and reinvention. She spills on the products she’s currently obsessed with, her recent blepharoplasty, and how becoming a mom reshaped her views on cosmetic enhancements.We also get into her one-woman show How to Get a Second Husband, the lessons she’s learned from both marriages, and—most importantly—her viral TikTok life story series, where she reveals how Rocky Horror Picture Show became a surprising turning point in her journey.Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked, we answered! In this Ask Us Anything episode, we’re spilling on our holy-grail products of all time (spoiler: a new-ish launch made both our lists), the three beauty items we’d cram into our mini purses for a night out, and which gadgets have actually stuck around in our routines. Plus, we dream big about our ultimate collabs.Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s the artist behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic faces, from Selena Gomez to Scarlett Johansson, and now, Hung Vanngo is bringing his celeb artistry straight to your makeup bag. In our convo, Hung shares the five products he always has in his kit, how immigrating from Vietnam to Canada shaped his view of beauty, and the moment he realized makeup became his calling. We also cover his signature luminous approach, pinch-me celebrity moments, and why he made SO many eyeshadow palettes. This episode is a masterclass in artistry and resilience, and we can't wait for you to listen. Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Gloss Angeles, we’re covering everything from the bizarrely real Shart Survival Kit to the launch of Sincerely Yours, a tween skincare brand now at Sephora. We also break down Ulta’s new birthday party offerings — complete with mini-makeovers, $100+ goodie bags, and hair tinsel add-ons. Plus, we clarify the EU’s ban on TPO in gel polish (spoiler: gel manis aren’t banned) and unpack the resurfaced allegations and controversies surrounding celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar.Shop this episode Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky Tsai returns for her second Gloss Angeles interview! The Tatcha founder drops by six years after her first appearance to discuss how Tatcha has grown since 2019 (after an acquisition), what remains the same, what skincare as a category needs to improve upon, the brand’s most underrated product, what she’s done to help her health since entering peri-menopause, and the reason she created The Longevity Serum after a life-changing trip to Okinawa. Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you know, Taylor Swift just got engaged (!!!) but we can’t help ourselves — we’re already thinking about what her wedding glam could look like. Will it be her signature red lip or something totally unexpected? Kirbie has thoughts! Plus, we share the products we’re eyeing during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale and dissect Pinterest’s Fall 2025 predictions, from clean grunge to 90s-esque pixie cuts. Shop this episode Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.