Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending ...
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Carlene Higgins Podcasts

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How-to Make Your Makeup Last Longer! A 101 Masterclass on Skin Prep, Primers, Powders & Setting Sprays with Makeup Artist Pro Ruby Hammer, MBE
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1:01:36Looking for makeup that lasts through sweat, humidity, or oily skin? In this episode, we’re joined by award-winning British makeup artist Ruby Hammer, 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 …
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The #DamnGood Amazon Prime Day 2025 Beauty Deals That We’re Adding to Cart!
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51:16This 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,…
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Live With Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss! Busting Skincare Myths, The “Cheap” Aging Hack We Need to Know Now, and the Scoop on Her First-Ever Sunscreen
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57:51In this LIVE podcast recording, Dr. Shereene Idriss 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 t…
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Before Beef Tallow, There Was Sheep-Derived Lanolin. Everything To Know About The Lowkey Skincare Ingredient Adored By Margot Robbie, Ancient Egyptians – and Us
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49:39Dry lips be gone! In partnership with our friends at Lano, we’re sitting down with Kirsten Carriol, founder of Lano, the Australian skincare brand known for its beauty editor darling “Lanolips” and what could very well be “The Best Lip Balm On Earth.” A glistening byproduct of sheep-shearing, lanolin has been favoured by the ancient Egyptians, cele…
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Loading ⏳Our #DamnGood Hot Girl Summer 2025 Faves. Plus! SPF “Doping” On Blast
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50:06It’s almost officially summer, so this week we’re sharing our thoughts on the new beauty launches coming in hot ☀️Is Mikayla Makeup’s skincare line, POV Beauty, legit? How many lip glosses, balms and oils are too many - does the limit exist?! Plus Do you prefer mineral sunscreens? Listen to our PSA about why some sunscreens *might* be duping you. T…
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Are You Self-Tanning The Right Way? With Khloe Kardashian’s Self-Tan Guru, Sunkissed by Jenni
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54:38Glow, baby, glow! This week we’re welcoming one of LA’s most in-demand sunless tanning gurus, Jenni Blafer (AKA Sunkissed by Jenni!) to share the secrets behind acing a Hollywood-worthy glow. Tune in to hear about: The skincare “homework” that’s key to getting the most even tone The exact application method that nixes streaks and blotchy bits The o…
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The “Undetectable” Era Flex with Dr. Catherine Chang: From “Jellyroll” Botox to the Bijoux Lift and are 20-somethings *Actually* Getting Facelifts?
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52:46Y’all know there’s no gatekeeping around here! Today, we’re dishing about the new, undetectable era in cosmetic surgery with one of the go-to experts of our time, Dr. Catherine Chang. The board-certified, quadruple Ivy league-educated plastic surgeon is known for her attention to meticulous detail, hidden incisions and faster healing at her Prive B…
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Charlotte Palermino Returns! Hot Takes on P50’s Reformulation, K-Beauty SPF Scarcity and Do We Need Beef Tallow in Our Moisturizer?
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53:58Charlotte Palmerino is back! Dieux co-founder and trained esthetician Charlotte Palermino is known for her no BS social media presence to over 800,000 followers. Today, we’re joining forces to break down some of the buzziest beauty news of the moment, like, Biologique Recherche’s iconic P50 lotion reformulation, how K-Beauty regulations will change…
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#DamnGood Special! The Best (And Worst?!) Beauty Innovations of All Time Featuring Guest Editor Brooke DeVard. Plus, Is Clarisonic Back?
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1:00:32Say hello to our guest editor, Brooke DeVard! Brooke is the wonderful host of the iHeart Radio award-winning podcast, Naked Beauty. For her sophomore visit, we’re discussing the best – and worst – beauty innovations ever to hit our vanities. An Instagram alum, Brooke chats with us about the profound impact that social media has had on the industry,…
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Makeup Artist Ash K Holm on How-to Create a “Snatch-ural” Lifted Look, The Throwback Bronzer She’s Resurrecting and the Lip Combo Duo She’s Got Us Sharing in The Group Chat 💄
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1:03:34Celeb makeup artist extraordinaire Ash K. Holm joins us this week! The Los Angeles-based pro’s ability to create glam looks and glowing skin have endeared her to famous clients like Ariana Grande, Lindsay Lohan and Khloe Kardashian – and she’s often spotted behind the scenes on The Kardashians on Hulu. Frequently tapped by brands like Vaseline, Mor…
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BONUS: Small Business Day Special! How-to Level-Up and Unlock $$$ Working in the Beauty Industry with Lead by L'Oréal
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37:19Happy Friday and happy *almost* Small Business Day! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a beauty industry creative, a salon or spa owner, or a successful marketing executive with a corner office, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode on how to make it big in the beauty industry with Lead x L'Oréal Institute. This program is transforming the beauty i…
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🇨🇦The #DamnGood Canadian Brands We Personally Love (and Think You Will Too!)
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57:05By popular demand, it’s time to introduce you to the #DamnGood Canadian beauty products worth hoarding – no matter which side of the border you're on! From the best, built-for-the-north barrier creams to killer foundation formulas and farm-fresh body care unlike any on the market, tune in to hear all about our favourite homegrown hits. You’ll hear …
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Will Tariffs Make Your Botox More Expensive? Are Micro-Infusions the Real Secret to Glass Skin? Plus More Esthetics News You Can Use with Board Certified Physician Assistant Gabby Garritano
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58:07This week, we’re sharing a primer on the latest uses in neuromodulators like Botox (and its new K-Beauty competitor!), injectable fillers like Restalyne and Juvederm, micro infusions like Aquagold and more with Ject founder and CEO Gabby Garritano. The Board Certified Physician Assistant shares the best before-and-after procedure care to achieve th…
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Caroline Baudino, AKA Shop With Caroline on Luxe-for-Less Beauty and Fashion Finds, Her Iconic Jewelry Stacking and Showing up For Yourself – At Any Age
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56:00You may know Caroline Baudino as the Cali-blonde, Gen X influencer with all of the jewelry stacks on TikTok. Caroline has built a devoted community based on one simple daily ritual: getting dressed to feel your best. This week, we sit down with “Shop With Caroline,” as she’s known to her more than one million followers, who tune in for her motivati…
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Meet the Founder Aiming to Get “Medical-Grade” Jewelry for Sensitive Skin into Sephora Aisles. Plus! No-Fail Outfit Formulas From the TikTok Expert
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37:59This week, we’re welcoming Jackie Burke, founder of safe-for-sensitive ears jewelry brand, Tini Lux. Jackie left a career in engineering to found Tini Lux after years of frustration with so-called “hypoallergenic” earrings that failed to live up to their promise. Now, the style-whiz entrepreneur is making the case for medical-grade titanium earring…
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How-To Address Your Hair Thinning Woes with Advice From a Board-Certified Trichologist and a Celebrity Hairstylist
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51:08We flew to New York with Oribe to find out how to address our all too common hair shedding conundrums. Listen in for the best hair thinning advice on causes and solutions with Penny James, board certified trichologist and founder of the Penny James Salon Trichology Center, alongside Oribe Global Artist Adam Livermore, who went from thin strands to …
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“Ten Toes Down” and Self-Care as Resistance: Meet The Influencer Who Can Make – or Break – a Beauty Brand Right Now, Golloria George
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48:34Today we’re chatting with Texas-based, 23-year-old beauty creator Golloria George. Named People Magazine’s Beauty Creator of the Year and Forbes’ 30 under 30 last year, Golloria has amassed 3.2 million followers on TikTok, where she swatches the darkest shade of makeup on her South Sudanese complexion – revealing a lack of shade range in plain site…
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How-To Transition To Your Spring Skincare Routine Like a Dermatologist featuring Dr. Dendy Engelman
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55:34As seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America and more, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman is on the front lines of *everything* to do with the buzziest skincare innovations and latest in-office cosmetic treatments. This week, we find out what she’s swapping out of her own skincare routine now that spring has officially arrived. Plu…
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The #DamnGood Best of Spring 2025 Edit, As Reviewed By Us: Sheer Lip Liners! No-Fuss Bronzers! Glow-Giving Serums!
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1:06:18This week, we’re putting Spring 2025 trends to the test, with our 100% honest reviews on the buzzy beauty launches that have just landed on store shelves. Find out what Carlene *really* thinks about Versed’s first foray into makeup, while Jill reveals the skincare products that have passed her oily skin’s #DamnGood test. Plus, you’ll hear about: Th…
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Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist Daniel Martin Shares 9 + Ideas to Inspire Your Spring Makeup (His Latest Go-to Foundation, How-to Make Ghost Lashes Work for You and His Runway-to-Real Life Take on the Viral ...
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51:47Meghan Markle’s most trusted makeup artist, Daniel Martin, is the guru responsible for her glowing wedding day makeup, and as one of her closest friends, you can catch him co-starring in her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan”. Listen in as the Tatcha Global Director of Education and Artistry returns to the pod to share alllll of his spring mak…
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What is “Longevity Skincare?” OneSkin Co-Founder Carolina Reis Oliveira on How-to Extend the Life of Your Skin, Peptides Vs. Retinol and The “Healthspan” Habits She Practices Herself
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44:10Just in time for International Women’s Day 2025, we’ve partnered with OneSkin to find out what happens when four female scientists band together to create a next generation skincare line that aims to reverse the biological age of your skin by more than two years. Listen in to find out how Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD and OneSkin CEO, has turned her …
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Busting The Biggest Hair Myths with Gisele Bundchen’s Forever Hair Stylist Harry Josh
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51:41This week we welcome Harry Josh, the hair hero behind many iconic supermodels’ styles - from Gisele Bundchen to Helena Christensen and Irina Shayk (not to mention A-listers like Rose Byrne and Priyanka Chopra!) Tune in as the Kerasilk Brand Ambassador and Creator of Harry Josh Pro Tools busts the biggest hair myths of the moment, like: Is Shampoo “…
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Trendless, Ageless Everyday Makeup Secrets Revealed with Look Good, Feel Good Makeup Artist Katey Denno
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1:05:07Katey Denno is a veteran celebrity makeup artist who has been putting “clean makeup” to the test on set and on the red carpet for A-listers like Olivia Wilde, Mindy Kaling and model Quannah ChasingHorse for her entire career. Her signature look? Fresh, modern and absolutely timeless. Today, we’re getting Katey’s makeup lessons on how-to look like t…
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Jessica Alba’s Body Sculptor Shares Her Lymphatic Drainage Secrets For Reducing Inflammation, Beating Sluggishness and Boosting Immunity the Brazilian Way
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51:21Rebecca Faria aka Detox By Rebecca is on speed-dial for some of Hollywood’s most elite talents. Everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Jessica Alba and Sofia Richie Grainge rely on Rebecca’s lymphatic drainage skills to cut a sleek red carpet silhouette. But the certified therapist’s authentic Brazilian technique goes far beyond eliminating excess water…
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#DamnGood Under $20 Budget Beauty Special! The “Wirkin” of Drugstore Shampoo, The Viral Lip Tint That Tiktok Demanded Come Back, CeraVe Launches Haircare and More
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47:36Drugstore beauties, rejoice! This week’s #DamnGood reccos are all under $20, and trust us, they’re just as good as their luxury counterparts. Hear all about our latest economical beauty finds, from the long-lasting lip tints that are currently driving makeup sales to a haircare “Wirkin” (that’s the Walmart Birkin) that’s as designer-y as the salon …
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