My riff on recent social media posts by salons, pros, & coaches mistakenly calling out the 'men running the beauty industry'; my defense of brands (against the misinformed blaming them for 'everything') plus my view that signs are bubbling up that could be signaling that the suite category may be in trouble in 2025.

It's time to unveil the most anticipated event of the year. Today we discover the champions in every category, from the ultimate spendy to the savviest brand of 2024. Plus, we're talking body products and revealing the undeniable winners. Whether it's the most flawless fake tan or the most captivating fragrance, these products reign supreme. And to top it all off, we'll reveal the beauty brand that stole your hearts and earned the title of your official favourite of 2024. Here are your 2024 Body

Taking a break from plant stuff and antioxidants, let’s talk about the newer exfoliator on the block, gluconolactone. Uniquely, gluconolactone has been tied to many skin benefits, being called hydrating, brightening, exfoliating, to maybe even…acne fighting? Ultimately we dissect the data to discuss what exactly gluconolactone does for skin and how it compares to the classic AHAs. Tune in to learn if gluconolactone deserves a place in your routine and how to best shop for this category!

In this episode of the Beauty Advice Made Simple podcast, I discuss the advantages of using micellar water as an alternative to makeup wipes. I’ll remind you WHY  makeup wipes can be harmful to the skin (due to their rough texture, excessive exfoliation potential, and unwanted preservatives) and why Micellar Water is a MUCH better alternative in every way!I’ll explain how micellar water is an effective option for removing makeup, SPF, and dirt from the skin without irritating it. I’ll tell you

If anyone can shed light on what’s happening in denim today, it would be Jerome Dahan. For the founder of both Citizens of Humanity and 7 for All Mankind the focus on price points is undermining the industry, allowing denim to drift too far away from the creativity that propelled brands like his to success.Andrew Olah, founder of the Kingpins trade show and the Olah Inc. agency, has known Dahan for decades and credits him for bringing innovation to what had been a stale category. “Part of it ...

In this episode of the Beauty Made Simple Podcast, we are talking about water and how it affects our health and our skin- but -it won't be the same old boring stuff you are used to hearing about! You know what I mean...how drinking a lot of water leads to "glowing skin" blah, blah, blah. Yes, drinking water DOES lead to healthy glowing skin- but not in the exact way you have been led to believe. In this episode, I break down- What water REALLY does to the inside of our bodies- for our health and

We are practically bursting with new fragrance launch news (there are several million so far this year it seems, and we’re going our best to catch-up with some of our faves here), and we are both glowing from our Jasmine AWARD nomination! Plus, we’ve got the perfect scented suggestions for your perfume prescription questions…We could not be more thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Creativity category of @fragrancefoundationuk Jasmine Awards for our week-long Halloween Instagram story. This

Welcome to the You Beauty Beauty Awards Tally Room, where we reveal the crème de la crème across every makeup category, handpicked by you. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of makeup excellence. From the hunt for the perfect foundation and concealer to the ultimate blush and bronzer, we're on a mission to discover the holy grails of makeup for 2024. Strap in, this might get heated... All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below: Listen to the 2024 You Beauty

An established leader in the beauty space, James Boehmer is embarking on a new adventure in Kent, Connecticut after years as the Global Artistic Director for SHISEIDO Makeup. That role was preceded by groundbreaking work at NARS. In this podcast, James talks about beauty, leaning into difference and creating community. You will hear about "Peggy Mercury" - an exciting new multi-category store and art space he and his partner Greg Fricke are bringing to life - and lots of funny and

Welcome to the You Beauty Beauty Awards Tally Room, where we go through the top products in each beauty category, as voted by you. Join us as we sift through your favourite picks in the skincare category. So buckle up, we're going head-to-head to find out which products are the real MVPs for achieving that radiant glow. So, grab a seat, relax, and let's chat about how to get your skin looking its juiciest best! All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below: CLEANSER Your

The world of niche fragrances is booming and one brand leading the category is Brown Girl Jane — the first Black woman-owned fine fragrance brand to launch at Sephora! The line of fine perfumes focuses on “scent for wellness,” knowing that scent has the proven ability to affect us on a psychological level. Malaika Jones, co-founder and CEO, joins us to share how they leveraged clinical studies that measured brain activity when smelling different scents, why “Z-alphas” are obsessed with fragrance,

IF YOU USE MAKEUP REMOVING WIPES EVERYDAY (OR A LOT!) THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU SISTER! Are you a Makeup Wipe Lover? If you said yes, it’s probably because you love them for their easy convenience. But - are they good for your skin? The answer is NO - Makeup Wipes are NOT good for your skin and shouldn’t be used on a daily basis in lieu of a good facial cleanser! In this episode I talk about all the reasons why makeup wipes are literally the worst way to take off your makeup, SPF, and the

Seema Bansal Chadha was inspired to start her category disrupting business, Venus et Fleur, after a Valentines Day gesture gone wrong. In this episode, she and host Nancy Twine dive into a conversation about starting and bootstrapping a business with your partner, knowing when to grow, and finding time for wellness.Explore more empowering resources

In this week's episode we speak to Michelle Feeney, founder of Floral Street, on how fragrance can be much more than sexual attraction and weird ads.Michelle's mission is to break outdated category norms and bring fine fragrance to the modern woman so that she might build an entire fragrance wardrobe which can express the many facets of who she is. The power of scent is a captivating force that strongly links to your personality.   When Floral Street launched, Michelle wanted to do things

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Jessica Stevenson and Jayme Jenkins, the Founders of Everest. They discuss their category-defining innovation in the beauty industry. They share the genesis of Everist,  the competitive landscape and the surprises they encountered as beauty founders, and what is next for the brand.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hanami season in Japan, so we take you to our favorite cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo and give our recommendations on what to do, see, and buy!Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Save 300 yen off any order of 300 yen or more with the coupon code: wspod300 Featured shops on this week's episode: Minne: https://minne.com/category/saleonly?q=hanami&search_type=normal Ethicame:

Lucy Goff is the founder behind the cult-favourite wellness brand LYMA. Using groundbreaking new technology, LYMA has truly redefined the wellness category.Lucy launched the brand in 2018, following her battle with septicemia and the lack of results from prescription supplements. She discovered that most supplements sold offer no proven health benefits and set out to create a solution that was evidence-based and scientifically proven to work. LYMA has been described as ‘miracle pills’ by Vogue and a

What if you were making mistakes in your skincare routine that were aging and irritating your skin, but you weren’t even aware that you were making them? Or worse, what if you KNEW you were making these mistakes, but didn’t really see the VALUE in stopping them ( or you think…Hmmm NO BIGGIE?)Trust me you do NOT want to be making these mistakes in your skin care routine. Stop doing them TODAY and your skin will thank you - NOW and for the rest of your life! In this episode I break down three of

In this episode, we dive into the world of plant-based proteins with the co-founders of Better Nature Tempeh - Christopher Kong (CEO) and Elin Roberts (CMO).This dynamic team is on a mission to create a new protein category by introducing tempeh, a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans, to the Western market. High in protein and with a firm, dense texture, tempeh offers a unique and nutritious alternative to meat. The journey began when Elin introduced Chris to the benefits of