Breaking Beauty Podcast

She’s back! Celebrity facialist Shani Darden [https://www.instagram.com/shanidarden/?hl=en] returns for the third time, and we’re taking you inside her Beverly Hills skincare oasis to find out what really keeps her A-list clientele – including Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Amanda Seyfried – looking like they might just be aging in reverse. Plus, Shani reveals the exact treatments she does (and avoids) to stay fresh at 50, what she thinks about injectables in 2025, and how she’s reimagining her cult-favorite Retinol Reform.  In this episode, you’ll learn: * PRFM Treatment Trends: Unpacking the celebrity-loved platelet-rich fibrin matrix, why it's the latest “New Maintenance” skincare addiction, and how it compares to traditional fillers. * * Injectable Threads vs. Filler: Insight into injectable threads that “fill” (not lift), and the real differences between thread treatments and classic injectables. * * Shani’s Personal Skincare Routine: The professional facial treatments she receives (and the one she opts out of), plus who she trusts to inject and rejuvenate her skin. * * Retinol Masterclass: How to launch a retinol routine that avoids irritation, when to assess results before calling it quits, daytime myths debunked, and what the “retinol uglies” phase really means. * * Retinol Reform Serum Revealed: A deep dive into her newly updated formula, why she’s now choosing to put the percentage of retinol on the label, and the reason there’s no lactic acid in this version of the cult classic.   For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ [https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/]    Related episodes like this:  * Esthetician Shani Darden On The 3 Treatments That Will Transform Your Skin [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celeb-facialist-shani-darden-on-the-three-treatments/id1214452771?i=1000456061736] * Are LED Red Light Devices The New Retinol? With Dr. Dennis Gross [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-led-skin-therapy-devices-as-revolutionary-as-retinol/id1214452771?i=1000660278218] * Meet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your Face [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-buzzy-skincare-brand-that-wants-you-to-use/id1214452771?i=1000686622986] Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast/videos]and find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/?hl=en], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod%E2%80%A8%E2%80%A8]. Join our private Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/]. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our newsletter here [https://breakingbeautypodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dc8f431b96c910e9719c66f06&id=7a1a798190]  PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!   Medik8  Medik8 is a clinically proven British skincare brand known for age-defying results. Medik8’s C-Tetra Advanced Gel Face Serum is available online at Medik8.us [http://medik8.us/]. Use code BREAKING20 for 20% off your order. Vegamour See real hair growth from the inside out with Vegamour’s GRO+ Advanced Supplements. For a limited time, go to VEGAMOUR.com/BEAUTY [http://vegamour.com/BEAUTY] and use code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first order. Silke London SILKE London is the creator of 100% silk hair tools designed to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and give you healthier, more beautiful hair — while you sleep. Head to silkelondon.com [http://silkelondon.com/] and use the exclusive code BEAUTY20 for 20% off your first order. Warby Parker Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to https://www.warbyparker.com/beauty [https://www.warbyparker.com/beauty] right now to try on any pair virtually!   *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*    Hosts: Carlene Higgins [https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en] and Jill Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/]  Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg]  Produced by Dear Media Studio [http://www.dearmedia.com/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week, we're joined by Chris McMillan, the iconic celebrity hairstylist behind Jennifer Aniston's legendary "Rachel" haircut and the inspiration for Leslie Bibb's "C*nty Little Bob" in The White Lotus season three – *the* cut of 2025 hair trends. With over four decades of shaping Hollywood's most famous hairstyles, Chris spills all on this exclusive podcast interview. Get the inside scoop on his highly anticipated, eponymous Chris McMillan haircare range, launching mid-August at Sephora! Plus, brace yourself for incredible real-life stories of drugs, glamour, car chases, and more from the beauty world.  For the full experience,  Watch our chat on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@breakingbeautypodcast/videos]! Don't miss this deep dive into celebrity hair secrets and the mind of a true hair fashion icon. You’ll hear about: * Chris’ sobriety journey – how the hairstylist started by jetsetting around the globe, delivering the most risqué, headline-making haircuts to car chases with the police before making his beauty industry comeback in his early career * How “The Rachel” haircut helped put Chris on the map, and how his relationship with Jennifer Aniston has stood the test of time * Everything to know about the “C*nty Little Bob” he cut for White Lotus star Leslie Bibb, and how to make the cut of 2025 work no matter your face shape * First details about Chris’ upcoming, eponymous haircare line, like where his inspiration came for the esthetic and what he’s seeking to accomplish now in the fourth decade of his legendary career  🇫🇷 * And of course one of the most Googled things about him,  “How much does Chris McMillan charge for a haircut?” We got the answer! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/?hl=en], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast],X [http://www.twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod%E2%80%A8%E2%80%A8], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@breakingbeautypodcast]. Join our private Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/]. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our Substack here [https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/]    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ [https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/]    Related episodes like this:  * Watch on YouTube: Celebrity Hairstylist Jen Atkin [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASVfB5wmejQ] * 7 Hair Truths Only a Hairstylist Will Tell You With Kardashian Hair Pro Andrew Fitzsimons [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-hair-truths-that-only-a-hairstylist-will-tell-you/id1214452771?i=1000592307057] * Drunk Elephant Skincare Founder Tiffany Masterson [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-13-drunk-elephant-skincare-founder-tiffany-masterson/id1214452771?i=1000394343999]   PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!   Merit Beauty Ready to simplify your routine?  Head to meritbeauty.com [http://meritbeauty.com/] and get their Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order. Silke London SILKE London are the creators of 100% silk hair tools designed to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and give you healthier, more beautiful hair while you sleep. Head to silkelondon.com [http://silkelondon.com/] and use the exclusive code BEAUTY20 for 20% off your first order.  Quince Give your summer closet an upgrade with Quince. Go to Quince.com/breakingbeauty [http://quince.com/breakingbeauty] for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.  Pura D’Or  PURA D'OR formulas combine science and nature to deliver transformative hair and skin therapy. Don’t wait—strengthen your skin from within! purador.com/pages/BEAUTY [http://purador.com/pages/BEAUTY] for 15% off now.   *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*    Hosts: Carlene Higgins [https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en] and Jill Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/]  Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg]  Produced by Dear Media Studio [http://www.dearmedia.com/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Looking for makeup that lasts through sweat, humidity, or oily skin? In this episode, we’re joined by award-winning British makeup artist Ruby Hammer [https://www.instagram.com/p/DKusKJ1tMUL/], MBE, who’s here to share her best-kept secrets for truly long-lasting makeup — no matter the weather or skin type. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Ruby has worked on editorial shoots for British Vogue, ELLE UK, and Italian Vogue, painting the faces of icons like Kate Moss. She also co-founded the trailblazing, inclusive brand Ruby & Millie and now runs her own high-performance cosmetics line, Ruby Hammer Beauty [https://rubyhammer.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopMorTG0IOhvAz1PqKjkwyf1YraZlrFnMaU2LikJ9pGJkNwVXbD]. In this pro makeup masterclass, Ruby breaks down exactly how to prep, prime, and set your makeup so it stays fresh — even through intense heat or post-gym sweat. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: * How-to build a long-lasting makeup routine, starting with the essential skincare prep for oily or dull skin to help makeup adhere better and stay longer * * Which makeup primers Ruby recommends (and her honest take on trending “gripping primers”) * * Her signature “like-with-like” blush method that makes colour last without fading forlong workdays or even a wedding * The classic setting powders and products she says are truly un-dupable * * Her pro trick for long-lasting lip color that doesn’t budge — even through meals, workouts and the muggiest days Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/?hl=en], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast],X [http://www.twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod%E2%80%A8%E2%80%A8], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@breakingbeautypodcast]. Join our private Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/]. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our Substack here [https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/]   For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ [https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/]      Related episodes like this:  * 📺Watch on YouTube:  Makeup Artist Katie Jane Hughes on Her KJH Brand Reveal, New Foundation Faves & Glowy Skin Secrets [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8A7gmul1E] * 📺Watch on YouTube:  Celebrity Makeup Artist Katey Denno's Timeless Makeup Secrets [https://youtu.be/qb-NspoOLYY?si=6H-aHQkdtocA9S0_] *  📺Watch on YouTube: Hot Weather Makeup Tips With Emma Stone's Makeup Artist Rachel Goodwin [https://youtu.be/pCaY0_VPzyg?si=_yRe8zLLXbpqWBp4]     PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!   Medik8 Medik8’s new C-Tetra Advanced Gel Face Serum [https://go.shopmy.us/p-21224086] is available online at Medik8.us [http://medik8.us/]. Use code BREAKING20 for 20% off your order.  Silke London SILKE London are the creators of 100% silk hair tools designed to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and give you healthier, more beautiful hair while you sleep. Head to silkelondon.com [http://silkelondon.com/] and use the exclusive code BEAUTY20 for 20% off your first order.  Nutrafol This summer, stop worrying about your hair and start making memories. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com/] and enter the promo code BREAKING.  *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*    Hosts: Carlene Higgins [https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en] and Jill Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/]  Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg]  Produced by Dear Media Studio [http://www.dearmedia.com/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week, we’re dropping in your feeds one day early to deliver our #DamnGood finds for Amazon Prime Day, which spans four full days this year, from July 8 - 11th! Join us as we curate, and review, some of the hottest trending products and stay tuned until the end to hear about the deepest discounts we could find at the end of the episode. 🇺🇸Shop, and follow, our USA Amazon storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast]for even more deals! 🇨🇦Shop, and follow, our Canadian Amazon storefront [https://www.amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast] for even more deals!  You’ll hear about: * Jill’s favourite peptide skincare serum that we were shocked to find at 30% off  * The low down on K-Beauty’s SPF regulations update – and the totally “legal” version from Beauty of Joseon that you can nab for 38% off * Clinique’s new icon-in-making “Nude Honey” take on the original Black Honey, on sale for 25% off * Olay knocks luxury skincare down a peg once again with a new day cream with SPF, at up to 25% off! * The French fine fragrance that we couldn’t believe is on Amazon * Carlene’s under $20 “grippy” primer serum discovery that delivered glass skin like no other * Douyin makeup, unlocked with one of the leading C-beauty brands behind the doll-like makeup trend, for 35% off (plus, who doesn’t love a gift with purchase?!) * A new nail care repair innovation that promises results in one use, from the brains behind Olaplex * The one pimple patch that Carlene’s teen daughter says “Actually works!”  * Stay tuned until the end to hear about the summer waves hair tool and the K-Beauty must-have that we discovered at nearly 50% off!  Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/?hl=en], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast],X [http://www.twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod%E2%80%A8%E2%80%A8], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@breakingbeautypodcast]. Join our private Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/]. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our Substack here [https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/]    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ [https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/]    Related episodes like this:  * Your Ultimate #DamnGood K-Beauty Shopping Guide With Glow With Ava [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-ultimate-damngood-k-beauty-shopping-guide-is-here/id1214452771?i=1000672325560] * Watch on YouTube: Our #DamnGood Hot Girl Summer 2025 Beauty Faves. Plus! SPF “Doping” On Blast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMp-qUXaogw&list=PL_iRZfmxdp0lzoM646ZkD2zMlsvV1sT40&index=2] * Watch on YouTube:  How-to Shop for Makeup Like a Pro: Advice from Tiktok Stars and Makeup Experts The Lipstick Lesbians [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TyYYR7hobo&list=PL_iRZfmxdp0lzoM646ZkD2zMlsvV1sT40&index=32&t=1s] PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!   Pura D'Or Pura D’Or is committed to natural, pure ingredients that deliver real results with their 100% Pure, cold-pressed oils. Don’t wait, strengthen your skin from within. Head to purador.com/Beauty [http://purador.com/Beauty] for 15% off now.  *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*    Hosts: Carlene Higgins [https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en] and Jill Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/]  Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg]  Produced by Dear Media Studio [http://www.dearmedia.com/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

In this LIVE podcast recording, Dr. Shereene Idriss [https://www.instagram.com/shereeneidriss/?hl=en] is back to bust more skincare myths on everything from sunscreen misinformation to which ingredients are most legit - in her books. The Manhattan-based, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist has captured over 4 million followers with her skin “NERD”-iness, educating the world with her real-talk takes on skincare scams, sharing practical advice for the most challenging skin conditions and real talk about the wild and wonderful world of cosmetics. A special thank you to 1 Hotel Toronto [https://www.1hotels.com/toronto/offers/sleep-suite?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17508996602&gbraid=0AAAAAoMqfGLODbYlI2G8sAtJuUCeL5ADA&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjo7DBhCrARIsACWauSnLD_cdK4iQkikQykd6ta7och0pe79cnp533EWQ05zL73Gl7xO7dgUaApDHEALw_wcB] for hosting our live podcast!  Listen in to learn: * Everything to know about Dr. Idriss’ latest skincare innovation, a purple-tinted sunscreen, that amassed a 10,000 person waitlist in 36 hours * Is mineral sunscreen “better” than chemical sunscreen? The internet’s favourite derm weighs in * Move over collagen supplements – the Harvard-backed reason that Dr. Idriss believes that good ol’ vitamin D may be the low-cost key to longevity * The most underrated skincare ingredient according to Dr. Idriss, and what it has to offer for problematic skin  * Could NAD+ skincare be the next buzzy ingredient to watch? Dr. Idriss’ red hot take * TikTok takedown! Dr. Idriss’ thoughts on the viral “Caveman Skincare trend [https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/beauty/skin/a64777362/caveman-skin-trend/] ”  * Spicule skincare [https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/g64897223/spicules-skincare/] – saviour or scam? Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/?hl=en], Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast],X [http://www.twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod%E2%80%A8%E2%80%A8], Threads [https://www.threads.com/@breakingbeautypodcast]. Join our private Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/]. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our Substack here [https://breakingbeautypodcast.substack.com/]    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ [https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/]    Related episodes like this:  * Dr. Shereene Idriss AKA Pillow Talk Derm Serving The Real Tea on Skincare Scams [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dr-shereene-idriss-aka-pillowtalkderm-serving-the/id1214452771?i=1000541317108] * Watch on YouTube: Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss (#PillowtalkDerm) on Botox News, Skin Purging, Best SPF & More [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOB5qoRgiic] * Is This $265 Face Cream Really The Goat? An Augustinus Bader Explainer [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/is-this-%24265-self-healing-face-cream-really-the-goat/id1214452771?i=1000518005805]     PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!   Vegamour Tired of dealing with shedding and thinning? Take back control of your hair with Vegamour. For a limited time go to VEGAMOUR.com/BEAUTY [http://vegamour.com/BEAUTY], code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first order.   Quince Give your summer closet an upgrade with Quince. Go to quince.com/breakingbeauty [http://quince.com/breakingbeauty] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Mara Try the Mara Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20337213]!  Head Into your local Sephora to shop MARA, or head to [http://orheadtosephora.com/]Sephora.com [https://go.shopmy.us/p-20337213] – and don't forget to wash your face!   *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*    Hosts: Carlene Higgins [https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en] and Jill Dunn [https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/]  Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg]  Produced by Dear Media Studio [http://www.dearmedia.com/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].