It might be easy to label oneself as a beauty lover, yet to be a real beauty enthusiast is just to go beyond wanting to have all the current popular makeup. Sometimes, it can entail being up to date with the latest beauty technologies, or be engrossed with the history of makeup and skincare, or be familiar with the latest trivia for luxury beauty brands. No matter which of these two seems more relatable for you, the fact remains that there’s a lot to know and explore about makeup.
Good thing these day, we don’t have to buy the most expensive books about makeup and skincare, nor attend seminars to get to know more about a brand or a particular artist. We can explore more and more of the beauty world wherever we are—through podcasts.
We’ve gathered up the best podcasts of today which can all guarantee informative anecdotes and even elicit beauty-related laughters. Yup—they are guaranteed to keep you company even during the most boring moments of your day.
Breaking Beauty
Highlight: In-depth view of your favorite beauty brands
Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins wanted to give a bit more information about the top-rated and best-selling skincare and makeup products, as well as their creators and founders. Per episode, expect a different story told by the founder him/herself. Some of the memorable episodes of the podcast features Nannette De Gaspe Beaubien, founder of Nannette de Gaspe Dry Masks; Barb Stegemann, founder of the 7 Virtues; and Emily Weiss, founder of Glossier.
Fat Mascara
Highlight: Beauty industry insights added with a splash of humor
Fat Mascara brings a humorous update every week through its hosts and founders, Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Goldstein who are both beauty editors. To sum up what the podcast is all about, it’s about anything and everything under the huge umbrella of beauty. One week can feature dermatologists or hairstylists, another week may include makeup artists, beauty influencers, or people with other related jobs. Well-known guests of the podcast in the past were Jen Atkin, a famous Hollywood hair stylist; and Bobbi Brown and Charlotte Tilbury, both legendary make-up artists and owners of luxury beauty brands. Afraid that you’ll run out of episodes? This one has more than 100, so you’re all set.
The Beauty Brains
Highlight: Beauty chemists’ view on the beauty industry
Not a lot of makeup fans are that informed about the chemical content and processes that take place when manufacturing makeup. This is where The Beauty Brains podcast comes in, giving its audience a more informative content that make them smarter about different beauty products. Some of the questions answered during the episodes (one question per episode) are, “’How Can I Tell If A Product Can Cause Acne?” or “Should beauty companies keep secrets from you?” More specific questions like, like, “Should You Use A Cream Made With Your Own Blood?” make the podcast more interesting so you wouldn’t get bored.
At Home With
Highlight: Best of beauty icons and influencers
Hosts of At Home With, Anna Newton and Lily Pebbles are influencers themselves who can (amazingly) reach out to the best icons and trailblazers in the beauty community to interview them. Some of the well-known beauty personality that the two were able to share stories, gossip, advice and beauty tips with are Terry de Gunzburg, the founder of By Terry; Alexia Inge of Cult Beauty; and Lisa Eldridge, a famous make-up artist.
Full Coverage
Highlight: Interesting interviews and discussions that wouldn’t bore you
Harriet Hadfield, a professional makeup artist, and Lindsey Kelk, a beauty lover are the main hosts of this positively rated podcast. The key element of this podcast is the variety of content they can bring per episode. Wide-range of experts, makeup trends and the best skincare products, and other interesting topics are served by the dup every episode, so avid listeners are always on their toes for new releases.
Where Brains Meet Beauty
Highlight: Inspires those who seek to explore opportunities in the beauty industry
Founder & Creative Director of Base Beauty Creative Agency, Jodi Katz, solely hosts Where Brains Meet Beauty, a podcast that focuses on the chances of people to get into a beauty industry job or career. Some top leaders impart their stories and strategies on how they reached the top, which always tickles the mind for interest, especially for people who want to pursue a career in the beauty industry. Some of these great beauty icons are Tim Quinn, celebrity makeup artist; Charlotte Cho of Soko Glam, and Daniel Kaner, Oribe’s co-founder.
Tickle your brain with new information about face care, body care, and makeup through these podcast and we assure you, it’ll keep you occupied plus make you beauty smart, too.
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