The Truth Behind Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards With Jessica Cruel

Thousands of products enter Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards. So how does the team decide which ones deserve that little red seal? For the awards’ 30th anniversary, we’re joined by Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel to go inside the testing and deliberations, find out how new launches compete with longtime favorites, and clear up whether a brand can pay to win. We also look at how the awards have evolved over three decades—and what this year’s winners reveal about beauty now. And you can attend to see some of those products in action at Best of Beauty Live in October—more details here.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 26 seasons on Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke is figuring out what beauty means when spray tans, stage makeup and television lighting no longer dictate the look. The two-time Mirrorball champion joins us to discuss her extensive DWTS beauty routine, reconnecting with her natural skin tone and Filipino identity, and the scrutiny women face when their appearance changes after fame. We also get into her life on the Sephora Squad and the DWTS questions we’ve always wanted to ask: who controls the costumes, how partners are paired, and how injured everyone is by the finale.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trade publication is actually worth paying for if you want to break into the industry. Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the algorithm can’t replicate.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 newsletter: https://glossangelespod.substack.comThis episode is in partnership with Tower 28.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: 1-800-944-4773National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (Call or Text): 1-833-9-HELP4MOMSWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Dedivanovic is back, and this time we’re getting into what it really takes to run one of beauty’s biggest makeup brands while the celebrity makeup artist category gets more crowded by the day. The Makeup by Mario founder opens up about his biggest hits (and misses), how he keeps innovating, and what Kim Kardashian’s move into makeup with Skims Beauty means for their longtime relationship. Plus, Mario takes us to Beauty School with his rules for blush placement, eyeshadow, and the no-mascara look. Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episodeWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 before your next consultation.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.