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Would you go on an AI Date?

This week’s GlowJob News Roundup covers the biggest shifts in the beauty industry — from collapsing legacy brands to luxury expansion and AI disrupting relationships.
Drunk Elephant is facing a 65% sales decline under Shiseido after the Sephora kids controversy damaged its brand perception. The once-viral skincare brand has wiped its Instagram and is attempting a reset — but can Drunk Elephant recover?
Glossier has laid off one-third of its workforce, raising serious questions about whether the DTC beauty model is over. Is Sephora now essential for survival?
We also break down:
Cardi B launching Grow Good Beauty and the surge of celebrity haircare brands
Hermès officially entering the luxury skincare market
Estee Lauder suing Walmart over counterfeit beauty products
Ron Lauder being named 900+ times in newly released Epstein files
Casey Wasserman stepping back amid Epstein-related fallout
The rise of AI dating cafés in New York City
OpenAI controversy over adding romantic AI companion features to ChatGPT
Sol de Janeiro’s Ulta-exclusive fragrance launch and Gen Z strategy
From celebrity beauty brands to luxury skincare expansion, from counterfeit marketplaces to AI girlfriend apps, this episode explores how beauty, business, and technology are colliding in 2026.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter. GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Is NAD just for Tech Bros?

Is NAD the next true breakthrough in skincare…or just another longevity buzzword?
This week on GlowJob, we sit down with Melisse Shaban, CEO of Aramore and former beauty executive at Revlon, Aveda, The Body Shop, Virtue Labs, and L Catterton, to unpack the real science behind NAD, cellular energy, and why longevity is not a trend — it’s a cultural shift.
We cover:
What NAD actually is (and why your body depends on it)
Why skin is a proxy for internal health
Science-washing vs real biotechnology in skincare
Why topical NAD is different from IV drips and supplements
How longevity intersects with muscle, hormones, sleep, and brain health
Longevity isn’t about looking 25. It’s about living strong at 85. Beauty is business. Health is power. And longevity starts at the cellular level.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY
 

Beauty Brands in the Epstein Files

This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is covering the beauty industry stories everyone’s talking about — from founder controversy to billion-dollar brand strategy.
We break down Peter Thomas Roth appearing in newly released Epstein files and what reputational risk really means for founder-led skincare brands in today’s consumer economy. When the founder is the brand, can you separate personal scandal from brand trust?
We also unpack the viral Olympic investigation involving alleged hyaluronic acid enhancements and what it says about performance loopholes, cosmetic procedures, and competitive advantage in professional sports.
Plus in other business news:
• Live Tinted raises venture capital from both L’Oréal and Unilever Ventures • The growing Forbes 30 Under 30 fraud pattern in tech and fintech startups • Ballerina Farm pauses raw milk sales after failing safety tests • Estée Lauder fined under Canada’s environmental regulations over PFAS disclosures
Tune in every Monday for our weekly Beauty News Roundup.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY
 

Get to Know Julia & Sasa (Oversharing)

Welcome (or welcome back) to GlowJob — the only podcast to make you hotter and smarter.
After celebrating our one-year anniversary, we realized so many new listeners have joined the GlowJob fam… so this episode is a full reintroduction.
We’re Julia and Sasa— a skincare marketing executive and a Private Wealth Advisor — who met in esthetician school in Los Angeles and turned our beauty-obsessed text thread into one of the fastest-growing beauty and business podcasts.
In this episode, we cover:
How GlowJob started in LA (Santa Monica → Silver Lake)
Why most beauty podcasts feel like long-form ads
East Side vs West Side Los Angeles beauty culture
Career pivots (fashion → Goldman Sachs / tech → skincare)
Why beauty is political, cultural, and billion-dollar business
How to survive a corporate 9–5 without losing your mind
The biggest beauty industry gossip right now
How to break into the beauty industry (Ulta, MAC, brand-side careers)
If you care about skincare, beauty business, entrepreneurship, pop culture, or career growth — this episode is your official entry point into GlowJob.
New episodes every Monday (Beauty & Business News Roundup) and Thursday (Deep Dive Interviews & Cultural Commentary).
🎙 Based in Los Angeles 💄 Beauty, Business & Culture 📈 Making you hotter and smarter
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY
 

Huda Kattan Digs Her Own Grave

This week on GlowJob’s Beauty News Roundup, we break down the biggest stories in beauty, business, and pop culture — from founder controversies and celebrity politics to Sephora’s top-selling products and major retail launches.
We discuss the backlash surrounding Huda Kattan and founder activism, Nicki Minaj’s public support of Trump’s new financial program, and the growing question: how political should beauty founders and brands be?
Plus, we analyze Sephora’s top-selling products of 2025 (Summer Fridays, Tower 28, K18, Kayali, Paula’s Choice + more), sustainable haircare brand Ethique’s expansion into Target, and exciting new launches from By Rosie Jane and Korea’s viral haircare brand UNOVE now arriving at Sephora.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY
 

Is Being an Influencer Still Worth It in 2026? Here’s the Brutal Truth

Is being an influencer still worth it in 2026... or has the golden era officially ended?
This week on GlowJob, we break down the creator economy from day one to now: from early beauty bloggers and YouTube legends like Michelle Phan, to Instagram’s glam era, to TikTok virality, and today’s rise of UGC creators and AI-powered commerce.
The industry is now worth hundreds of billions globally, with brands spending $40B+ a year in the U.S. alone — but follower count no longer equals money. Virality doesn’t guarantee income. And the old “get paid to post” model is basically dead.
We unpack: • Why Gen Z sees influencing as a full-time career • How FTC rules changed trust forever (ad culture) • The biggest influencer scandals (James Charles, Tati Westbrook, Jeffree Star, Chiara Ferragni) • Why UGC creators with zero followers are out-earning traditional influencers • How TikTok democratized fame • Why brands now care about conversion, not clout
Plus, we sit down with Nicole Clay, co-founder of Hue, to talk about how AI, data, and UGC are reshaping how brands sell — and why everyday creators are becoming more valuable than celebrities
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a creator — or you’re a brand trying to understand influencer marketing — this is your no-BS breakdown of what actually works now.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
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Ulta Beauty World Dropped the Ball

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This week on GlowJob’s News Roundup, we break down the biggest beauty, business, and pop culture headlines shaking the industry.
Ulta’s Beauty World event sells out in minutes — but fans are furious after thousands of influencer tickets cut the line. Meanwhile, Sephora partners with Olive Young to bring K-Beauty mainstream, e.l.f. enters fragrance with H&M, and legacy brands like Malin+Goetz and Cover FX shut down stores.
Plus: • Hermès allegedly vets clients’ net worth before selling Birkins • TikTok restructures under U.S. ownership and updates data policies • Sydney Sweeney launches a lingerie line • Sundance and Davos relocate to new cities • And Pat McGrath Labs officially files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
We cut through the hype and explain what it actually means for founders, creators, and beauty consumers.
GlowJob is the only podcast that makes you hotter and smarter — where beauty meets business, every week.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
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2016 Is Back: Full Glam Makeup & Instagram Nostalgia

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In this episode of GlowJob, we unpack why 2016 is suddenly everywhere again — and why millennials can’t stop romanticizing it.
Searches for “2016 aesthetic” are up 450% on TikTok, but this isn’t just a trend cycle. Psychologists say nostalgia is a coping mechanism for anxiety — and in an era of burnout, algorithms, AI, and constant pressure to perform, people are craving a time that felt lighter, freer, and more human.
We break down what actually defined 2016: peak full-glam beauty, matte foundation, Kylie Lip Kits, and the early rise of Glossier (hello clean girl). We revisit the brands that ruled the decade and which ones quietly fell off.
We also break down how different social media felt back then: chronological Instagram feeds, VSCO filters, Snapchat dog ears, and posting just for fun — not for the algorithm.
Plus: the shift from loud, maximalist glam to today’s beige “clean girl” aesthetic, what happened to iconic brands like Too Faced and Kat Von D, and why we’re not actually missing the makeup… we’re missing the feeling.
If you’ve ever wished the internet felt less curated and a little more unhinged... this one’s for you.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Google’s Top Beauty Dupes

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This week on GlowJob’s News Roundup, we break down the biggest stories shaking beauty, business, and culture right now.
France officially bans PFAS “forever chemicals” in cosmetics, forcing global beauty brands to reformulate products. Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni avoids jail after the viral Christmas cake charity scandal. Sweetgreen’s stock crashes as the once-trendy $25 salad chain loses relevance.
Plus: Google’s most-searched beauty dupes (La Mer, Tatcha, Sol de Janeiro, Chanel, Charlotte Tilbury) and Honest Company exits DTC, Saks Global owes Chanel $136M. 
In pop culture: Brooklyn Beckham breaks his silence on family drama, DeuxMoi deletes a controversial post about Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, and the rise of “dumb rooms” signals tech burnout.
If you care about beauty industry business, influencer culture, clean ingredients, and where money is actually moving — this episode connects the dots.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Ryan Roth: LaBuBu Grandma & TikTok’s Fav Nepo Baby

In this episode of GlowJob, we sit down with Ryan Roth, Director of Media at Peter Thomas Roth, to unpack the inside scoop of a family-run legacy beauty brand and how his 102-year-old grandmother accidentally became one of TikTok’s biggest icons.
Ryan shares how Peter Thomas Roth landed in the very first Sephora, his real-talk thoughts on being a “nepo baby”, and that time Gossip Girl filmed an episode in his family home. 
And yes—we get the full origin story of LaBuBu Grandma: how a $1,000 shopping trip in Japan ultimately turned Ryan’s 102-year-old grandmother into an internet sensation with tens of millions of views.
If you’re building a beauty brand, obsessed with TikTok culture, or curious how old-school skincare adapts to Gen Z… this episode is required listening.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
 
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY