Breaking Beauty Podcast

Fall is officially here, and we're breaking down the biggest, buzziest beauty launches you need on your radar. From viral under-eye concealers and red-carpet-worthy serum foundations to skin-soothing K-beauty barrier care and heavy-duty makeup removers, we're reviewing the top-performing makeup and skincare products of the season.
You'll hear about:
A much-buzzed-about under-eye brightening pot concealer, plus the story behind its recent social media dust-up with Molly Sims's YISE Beauty and how it was resolved.
Jill test-drives an illuminating, olive-tone-friendly formula that delivers a seamless, candlelit under-eye finish.
Carlene highlights a derm-backed K-beauty favourite for calming sensitized skin and protecting the moisture barrier, just in time for cold weather.
A new weightless serum foundation with a streamlined, neutral-undertone shade range, designed by Selena Gomez's and Anne Hathaway's longtime makeup artist.
We put a milky, barrier-supporting cleanser with clinical backing to the ultimate one-step makeup removal test.
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WESTMAN ATELIER - Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90212703
JONES ROAD | Wide Awake Brightening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070357
JONES ROAD | Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070554
JONES ROAD BEAUTY | The Face Pencil Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070735
LISA ELDRIDGE - Luminist Buildable Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90071327
LISA ELDRIDGE - Micro Face Buffing Brush - Seamless Blend Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90071862
DIOR - Forever On Set Powder Blurring Translucent Loose Setting Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90072188
HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY | Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90072348
SAIE - SuperSuede Baked Eyeshadow with 16hr Wear: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90073142
HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY - Timeless Taupes Color Story Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90073862
MAKEUP BY MARIO | Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90074047
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FEL BEAUTY | Kissylips Hydrating High Shine Lip And Cheek Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90074497
INNBEAUTY PROJECT - Extreme Cleanse Milky Micellar Barrier-Repair Cleanser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90076293
INNBEAUTY PROJECT | Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120334
AESTURA | AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120493
DR.FORHAIR | Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Shampoo for Thinning Hair: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120698
Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Sea Salt Scalp Exfoliator with Sea Salt: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90123775
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UNOVE | UNOVE Deep Damage Repair Hydrating Hair Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90124527

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What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY Times Bestseller: Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Harriet Comite to connect the dots between hormones, endocrinology and skin health.
You’ll hear about:
The perimenopause skin shift: Why fluctuating estrogen and plunging testosterone wreck your skin pH, leaving your barrier and microbiome vulnerable to skin chaos.
Defying your genetic destiny: Dr. Florence breaks down her longevity playbook for rewriting your health span through epigenetics, deep sleep, and tracking the right biomarkers before stuff hits the fan.
Acne & barrier health: Why adult breakouts demand serious intervention and why your basic bar soap belongs nowhere near your face.
Peptides & GLP-1s demystified: The systemic reality of GLP-1 weight loss, rapid volume loss, and what actually happens when Silicon Valley bro-stacks BPC-157 and GHK-Cu ("the glow injection").
Topical estrogen myth vs. reality: The science behind applying prescription estrogen cream on your face versus what systemic Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) actually delivers.
Biomarkers you cannot ignore: The five metabolic markers that Dr. Florence says you need to know now to empower your future health
Sun protection & vitamin D: The critical breakdown between UVA and UVB damage, and why your daily mineral SPF 50+ needs a serious oral vitamin D3/K2 backup.
Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette.

The cult Aussie brand’s Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull one product from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to the amount on the label. Listen in as Ava takes us behind the scenes behind this shocking and costly event, and the steps they've taken to regain customer trust.
In this episode you'll discover:
What BEMT actually is — and what makes it different than other UV filters on the market
Why BEMT is a god-send for acne-prone girlies, like the brand’s first-to-Sephora BEMT drop, Unblock Screen
The truth about “100% mineral” sunscreens vs. sneaky hybrid formulas — and the boosters to be on the lookout for on the label
The real talk on "Sunscreen Gate" — the recall that made headlines around the world, what actually happened behind the scenes, and how Ultra Violette overhauled its testing
Ava's own sunscreen routine: the formula she trusts after “crazy” CO2 laser, the one she relies on for mid-day touch-ups and the glassy new formula she’s testing for a 2027 launch!

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ULTRA VIOLETTE | Fave Screen SPF 50 Lightweight Milky Face Sunscreen with Bemotrizinol: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
ULTRA VIOLETTE - Supreme Screen SPF 50 One-and-Done SKINSCREEN 50ml: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
ULTRA VIOLETTE - Future Screen SPF 50 Modern Mineral Skinscreen: (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
ULTRA VIOLETTE - Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)
ULTRA VIOLETTE - Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist Skinscreen (use code: BEAUTY20 for 20% off)

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Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them we sent you.

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Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments.

To break it all down, we’re joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We’re also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The Well in Miami and host of the True To Yourself podcast.
In this episode you'll discover:
Demystifying the doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and why yours can shift from season to season, and even day to day
Why, according to this duo, everything (and we mean everything!) comes back to digestion
How Lisa combined her passion for data and science with ancient wisdom to build Sahajan — now at Sephora Canada
The story behind Sahajan’s Sacred Flower Oil, which takes days instead of hours to make (Plus, a juicy new-product scoop!)
The ancient oiling rituals going TikTok-viral — including why you should oil your ears, feet, and even your navel?!
Kansa wands vs. gua sha, what you should know
Finally, stay tuned to the end for three pro tips to glow from the inside out!
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Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you.

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Before gracing the shelves at New York’s Printemps store and being found in the hands of makeup artist Hung Vanngo on the red carpet, Kat Burki skincare has long been a quiet luxury favourite. Today, founder Kat Burki explains how she managed to evolve the brand beyond its “raw” beauty roots, coming into its own as a biochemistry-backed company that’s bringing microbiome know-how to post-procedure care this fall. *Special thank you to the team at Kat Burki for including us on this brand discovery trip!
Tune in to hear about:
Kat Burki’s hero product: The story behind the best-selling Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream, featuring stabilized Stay-C, reishi mushroom, and colloidal silver.
The microbiome truth: Why live probiotics in skincare are often “dead on arrival” according to Kat—and why prebiotics, postbiotics, and bio-fermentation are the real keys to balancing your skin barrier.
Rethinking inflammation: Why some acute inflammation after a procedure can be a good thing (?!) for skin recovery—and why occlusives might not be the boon for wound care that you think it is.
Post-procedure promise: A sneak peek at her brand-new innovation, Regenesis, designed for post-procedure use
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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn
Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

Produced by Dear Media Studio
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