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Fashion & Beauty · Dear Media, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins

Breaking Beauty Podcast

by Dear Media, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins

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 drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

Chart trend

Position in the Fashion & Beauty chart (US), last 90 days.

#5
all-time peak
114
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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5000 Years of Glow: Decoding Ayurveda With Sahajan's Lisa Mattam and Practitioner Ananta Ripa Ajmera

#13 trending · Fashion & Beauty

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 ma

Sep 9
55 min

What Comes After “Clean” Beauty? Kat Burki on How-to Shop For Skincare Beyond What’s *Not* On the Ingredient List

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 q

Sep 2
41 min

Summer Empties (SPFs, Mascaras & Hair Masks!), Grey Blending Truths and Beauty Dupe Drama

This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer fli

Aug 26
51 min

7 Eye-Opening Skin Facts (and Myths) Only a Cell Biologist Can Tell You

What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we’re exploring everything to do with what we’re dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellu

Aug 19
53 min

2026 Beauty Haul of Fame! The Year’s Best Performing Foundations, Worth-It K-Beauty & The $10 Drugstore Hair Steal We Both Adore

The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries

Aug 12
51 min

She's Helped to Create 200+ Products. Here’s What a Scientist Wants You to Know Before You Buy Your Next Moisturizer

How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're  partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn t

Aug 5
43 min

Stassi Schroeder Clark on “Marinating in Your Uglies,” GLP-1 Real Talk, and Her New Show, “House of Stassi”

This week, we sit down with Stassi Schroeder Clark — three-time New York Times bestselling author, reality TV veteran of over two decades, and star of the new Hulu/Freefo

Jul 29
50 min

#DamnGood Celeb Special! Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez & Pamela Anderson: The Unsponsored Holy Grail Beauty Products They Actually Use

This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview a

Jul 22
51 min

Meet the "Foot Whisperer" Who Will Make You Rethink Regular Pedicures for Good

The high-heel flip flop trend, Chanel’s demi-shoes and Louboutin’s viral “Banana Peel” heels means that our feet and nails are commanding a LOT of attention these days. A

Jul 15
56 min

Summer Skincare Hot Takes with Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau: Why You Shouldn't Quit Retinol, The Truth About Face Mists & Why She Never Skips Foundation

Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and wh

Jul 8
59 min

7+ Ways to Elevate Your Everyday: “Scentscaping,” a Gwyneth-Approved Lip Balm and the Fragrance Trend to Skip with Curator-to-Know Cynthia Sakai

This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cyn

Jul 1
47 min

Best Prime Day Deals Under $30 USD — Your #DamnGood Shopping Cheat Sheet

It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your sh

Jun 23
47 min

Buy Vs Skip! Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose

Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joi

Jun 17
59 min

Miranda Kerr’s 2026 Reset: Her High-Tech Beauty Routine, 6-Minute Arm Sculpting and the “Baller” Reason Why She’s Not Launching Any New Skincare This Year

Miranda Kerr returns! The former Victoria’s Secret model, mother of four and KORA Organics founder is here to chat about navigating beauty and business in her 40s, from h

Jun 10
57 min

The *New* Rules of Skin Brightening, Laser “Stacking” and Why Everyone is Freaking Out Over Xerf with Dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul

What if your best skin ever had nothing to do with Botox, fillers or even fancy skincare? This week we welcome Dr. Tia Paul, a Harvard- and MIT-trained, board-certified d

Jun 3
59 min

#DamnGood K-Beauty Special! What to Buy (And What to Skip) at the New Olive Young Flagship

The #DamnGood K-beauty revolution is officially landing in North America! This week, we’re going deep into the highly anticipated US arrival of Korea’s mega beauty retail

May 27
49 min

The Beauty Founder Giving Away His Fortune, “Looksmaxxing” Gone Too Far and the One Body Oil You Need This Summer

This week we’re back in the studio to have a proper catch up and to make sense of the recent beauty headlines! Everything from an unexpected “holy” pivot for a beauty bra

May 20
53 min

17+ Unfiltered Skin Truths with Esthetician Joanna Czech

Joanna Czech believes that three minutes of sun exposure a day is good for your skin - say what?! The celebrity facialist with more than four decades of experience (her c

May 13
1 h 00 min

What Makes a Viral Perfume? Tips for Long-Lasting Scent, Perfume Layering and an In-Person, Custom Fragrance Atelier with The 7 Virtues’ Barb Stegemann

Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother’s Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete

May 6
57 min

Solo Episode: The Devil Wears Lancôme? Movie Marketing Gone Wild, Jo Malone Zara Drama and Can Acne Ever be “Sexy”?

Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing p

Apr 29
26 min

Chart positions

Where Breaking Beauty Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#161 ▼ 16 Arts US
#17 ▼ 2 Fashion & Beauty US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I love listening to this podcast, because Jill and Carlene really know and understand the beauty industry and their recommendations help me navigate the myriad of products available on the market. They also have amazing founders and industry professionals - I have learned a lot by listening to them!

AnyaTurner · Oct 2025

I have been a listener of this podcast since 2019. I thoroughly enjoy listening to Jill and Carlene. I appreciate their knowledge on beauty. I love their different perspectives. I enjoy listening to different guests. My favorite were Killian, Daniel Martin and the LA facialist. I got follow so many creators and learn about so many brands after I started listening to this podcast.

Shilpa Avvaru · Oct 2025

I really appreciate just how deep into the brands Jill and Carlene go because now with an over-saturated beauty market — I want to shop diligently! And this podcast helps me do just that.

NowIsTheTime87 · Jun 2025

Since I began listening, I’ve binged several episodes and look forward to each new one! As a “mature” beauty lover, I enjoy hearing Jill and Carlene’s recommendations and their honest reviews. They feature great guests, ask thoughtful questions, and their banter is so natural ❤️ Keep up the great work. This podcast hits every time!

MariaR.M. · Feb 2025

The podcast could be great with the exception of one of the hosts saying “mmhmm!” every 2 seconds, not exaggerating. It interrupts the other host and it’s just driven me crazy I can’t even listen anymore which is a BUMMER because I LOVED this podcast!!

gilf · Feb 2025

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