The Hidden Costs of a Glam Squad, Featuring Makeup Artist Jenna Nicole

This week, we’re joined by beauty industry disruptor and Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall. After two decades on television, Trinny launched her namesake beauty brand at 53 with a mission to help women—especially those 40+—feel confident, radiant, and seen. We talk about why she believes “anti-aging” is the wrong conversation entirely, how beauty needs evolve as we age, and what inspired her to create a brand specifically designed for women who have long felt overlooked by the industry. Trinny also opens up about tweakment transparency, the data-driven technology behind Match2Me, and why she believes confidence, energy, and joy are the real secrets to looking good at any age.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sara surprises Kirbie with the ultimate LA luxury: a VIP valet parking card for Westfield Century City — because nothing says we’ve made it like avoiding the Century City parking structure. Then, we dive into the rise of “zombie filler,” aka injectable volume treatments made from donated cadaver fat, and unpack why clinics are suddenly obsessed with it, who’s getting it (from faces to BBLs), and the ethical and medical concerns experts are already raising. Could this be the future of aesthetics or is the beauty industry moving wayyyy too fast? Plus, we discuss Olivia Jade’s new beauty brand O.Piccola, why a single bronzer-highlight stick might actually make sense for her brand, and whether consumers are ready to separate the founder from the scandal that made her famous.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re joined by celebrity makeup artist Jenna Nicole, known for creating her signature soft glam on clients like Selena Gomez and Brenda Song. In this episode, Jenna shares how her lifelong love of makeup turned into a career after becoming pregnant with her son at 16 and realizing beauty could become both a creative outlet and a way to support herself. We also talk about what defines the new generation of celebrity makeup artists, the products she always keeps in her kit, and how she creates perfected, high-definition complexion that still looks modern and natural. Plus, Jenna shares her thoughts on the Simone Biles $23K glam discourse and what people often misunderstand about the business of beauty behind the scenes.Shop Jenna's episodeWatch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re getting into everything we’ve been doing in the name of beauty—treatments, tweaks, and… stem cells?!Sara kicks things off with a full rundown of her recent visit to the new Things We Do location in West Hollywood, where she tried Sculptra, Skinvive, and PRFM (platelet-rich fibrin matrix). What is PRFM, how is it different from PRP, and why is everyone talking about it right now? Then, Kirbie shares her experience with a next-gen peel from Australian brand UltraCeuticals that she’s eager to see the results of.And finally: we both took things to the next level with Acorn Bio Labs at Facile—yes, we did stem cell retrieval. We’re breaking down what it is, why we did it, and what this could mean for the future of beauty (more to come here…).In news, we’re talking about Susan Yara’s new-ish brand launch: Playa. (Sound familiar? There's a reason.) What can we expect? We’re breaking it down. Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by Deepica Mutyala, the creator-turned-founder who built Live Tinted into one of the most culturally impactful brands at Ulta Beauty. We get into her founder routine, the early audience insights that gave her an edge before “creator-founder” was even a term, and why nailing the complexion category is so important to her. We also talk hero products (is it Huestick or Hueguard?), unexpected hits and misses, and what it really takes to stand out on shelves at Ulta. Plus, Deepica shares her honest take on whether beauty has actually become more inclusive or just better at marketing it—and how she keeps Live Tinted grounded in its mission as it scales.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re diving into the latest beauty news — starting with the growing epidemic of over-the-top brand mailers, from performers showing up at your door to giant, impossible-to-ignore deliveries (very The Devil Wears Prada). Then, it’s time for “Misscontinued,” where we mourn the products that still live rent-free in our heads — especially Marc Jacobs Beauty’s Velvet Noir mascara, Omega Bronze, and those iconic magnetic lipsticks — which leads us to a major update: Marc Jacobs Beauty is officially returning in June 2026!!! We also get into a quick update on Pat McGrath and what’s next for the legendary artist and her brand.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by Nour Tayara, founder of AORA and a beauty industry veteran on a mission to make beauty plastic-free. After nearly two decades at L’Oréal, Nour pulls back the curtain on what he learned about waste, overconsumption, and the myths we’ve been sold about “luxury” packaging. We get into how AORA is rethinking sustainability from the ground up, why Mexico is central to the brand’s story (and how to do that respectfully), plus the real data behind building a purpose-driven beauty brand. Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re recapping everything you need to know from Ulta Beauty World—the brands, the booths, the chaos, and the criticisms. From hosting the masterclasses to hitting the expo floor with 3,000 beauty lovers (and a lot of product), we’re breaking down what this event actually looks like behind the scenes—and why it’s become one of the biggest moments in beauty retail.We get into the standout booths, the brands we discovered and loved, and the logistics people don’t realize—like what it really costs to show up as a brand. Plus, we address the biggest critiques of the event (influencers, tickets, accessibility) and give context on how it all actually works.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra French is back! Every makeup artist’s favorite makeup artist returns to catch us up on everything since her last visit. We get into her WOYF staples (she brought her entire makeup bag with her!) and why she approaches makeup through the lens of character and storytelling. We also talk about how TikTok has made her better at her job, what brands are doing right (and wrong) from a MUA perspective, and her thoughts on Euphoria season 3 glam. Plus, she shares behind-the-scenes truths from working across film and fashion, and answers your listener questions, including the makeup tips you actually want to know.Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re kicking things off with a big announcement: we’re officially hosting Ulta Beauty World this year (!!). If you’re going, come find us—we’ll be on the ground, on Ulta’s socials, and of course recapping everything on the pod.Are you excited about Euphoria’s latest and final season? Kirbie is! The show’s head of makeup and Half Magic founder Donni Davy is launching a 9-piece collection in Ulta Beauty on 4/29. We get into the hero products (including the Euphoria palette and a gloss called “Bitch You’re My Soulmate”), the collectible packaging, and what this moment means.Finally, we report back from Coachella with a full breakdown of the brand activations, from our VIP treatment with Neutrogena to the rise of influencer “theme houses.” Who won the weekend? We’re calling out the brands that got it right (and why the stakes keep getting higher).Watch our episodes!Shop our episodesInstagram: @glossangelspod | TikTok: @glossangelespodEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.