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Pat McGrath Labs is up for Auction?!

In this week’s GlowJob News Roundup, Julia & Sasa unpack beauty’s biggest shakeups: Pat McGrath’s asset fire sale, why Rare Beauty going to Ulta signals a major shift in Sephora’s power, and Estée Lauder putting Too Faced, Dr. Jart+ and Smashbox up for sale.
They also break down Olaplex’s 36% stock surge amid Henkel acquisition rumors, what Saks Fifth Avenue’s Chapter 11 filing really means for beauty brands, Topicals’ newest celebrity investors (Angel Reese).
Plus: Equinox’s viral “AI slop” campaign, the rise of live betting on Polymarket/Kalshi, and some unhinged pop culture news — from Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor to Fetty Wap’s early release.
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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 Hall of Shame: Most Embarrassing Flops

In this episode of GlowJob, Julia & Sasa break down the most infamous beauty product flops of the last decade — from Tower 28’s mineral SPF disaster and Kylie Skin’s walnut scrub backlash to Jaclyn Hill’s contaminated lipstick launch and Kim Kardashian’s failed $600 skincare line.
We unpack exactly why these launches failed, how poor formulation, lack of testing, celebrity misalignment, and rushed inclusivity destroyed consumer trust — and how much these mistakes actually cost brands in lost revenue, reputation damage, dead stock, and recalls.
If you’re building a beauty brand, investing in cosmetics, or just obsessed with the behind-the-scenes of the industry, this episode is your blueprint for what not to do.
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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

News Roundup: The Secret Surgery Everyone's Getting, Rhode’s new launch, & Ulta’s Stock Surge

Chemical burns, billion-dollar beauty stocks, eyelid surgery trends, and the GLP-1 takeover — it’s time for another weekly News Roundup! 
This week on GlowJob, Julia & Sasa break down the lawsuit against Sonya Dakar for allegedly burning a client during a chemical peel, Ulta’s stock hitting an all-time high, Saks missing a $100M debt payment, and why the blepharoplasty is suddenly everywhere.
We also share details on Sephora’s new 2026 birthday gift offering, Justin Bieber teasing Rhode’s new blemish patches, the closure of Sprinkles Cupcakes, and how GLP-1 drugs are changing everything from Hollywood bodies to what people snack on.
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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

How to Get Hotter and Smarter in 2026

2026 is officially the year you get hotter and smarter — and this episode is your full execution plan.
In the first ChitChat episode of the year, Julia & Sasa introduce the GlowJob Hotter & Smarter Guide: a system built around discipline, beauty ROI, money habits, career leverage, dating strategy, and real accountability.
We cover:
The GlowJob Method to set goals that are specific, measurable, and achievable
Skincare, grooming, and confidence habits that actually move the needle
Smarter Financial growth: emergency funds, investing, and building long-term wealth
Career strategy: how to get a raise and promotion
Dating and relationship advice for singles and couples alike
This is your no-fluff guide to becoming more confident, more successful, and more magnetic 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

News Roundup: $400M in Dupes and $225M Founder Bailouts

Welcome back to Season 2! In our first News Roundup of the year, GlowJob breaks down the latest beauty power moves. Starbucks hires a former e.l.f. exec to lead fashion & beauty activations, signaling a serious push into beauty culture. Sol de Janeiro expands its lawsuit against MCO Beauty, accusing the $400M dupe empire of copying packaging, scents, and even paying influencers to promote knockoffs.
Julia & Sasa analyze Anastasia Beverly Hills’ massive founder bailout — with Anastasia putting in over $225M of her own money to regain control from TPG — and why it could reshape how founders think about private equity. L’Oréal eyes a potential acquisition of Armani Beauty following Giorgio Armani’s passing, and Gen Z acne brand Starface hires an investment bank to explore strategic options ahead of a possible 2027 exit.
The episode closes with culture chaos: the viral HBO hit Heated Rivalry, why women secretly love gay romance, and the unexpected Mad Men renaissance taking over 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
 

Beauty Went Fully Unhinged in 2025 (And We Have the Receipts)

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In the final episode of GlowJob Season 1, Julia & Sasa break down the biggest beauty stories of 2025 — from billion dollar deals to brand closures, the resurgence of skinny culture, and the trends that defined the year.
The besties also share their favorite skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair, and body products, and spill never-before-heard stories including a trademark flex with NYX, the time a pizza shop thought we were running an adult business, and fun celebrity run-ins.
A no-BS recap of beauty, business, and culture — and the perfect send-off to Season 1. Happy Holidays and we cannot wait to see you babes in January for Season 2! 
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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
 

News Roundup: 50 Cent’s Revenge Doc, Warner Bros Love Triangle, & L’Oréal’s Botox Power Move

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In the final GlowJob News Roundup of Season 1, Julia & Sasa dive into the biggest beauty, business, and pop-culture stories shaping the week.
First, they break down Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers — including why Paramount stormed in with a $100B hostile bid (hello unwanted love triangle drama) and what this merger means for HBO, Harry Potter, CNN, Discovery, and the entire streaming landscape.
Next, the besties analyze L’Oréal increasing its stake in Galderma, the parent of Dysport, Restylane, Sculptra, Cetaphil, Elastin, and Differin. They discuss why L’Oréal is betting big on injectables, how Dysport compares to Botox, and why younger consumers are shifting toward “softer,” faster neurotoxins.
They also cover Summer Fridays’ GAP apparel collaboration, Saie’s partnership with the New York Knicks, and they unpack the explosive 50 Cent–produced Diddy documentary on Netflix: the leaked footage, the industry backlash, and the decades-long feud behind it.
If you love beauty news, corporate drama, M&A analysis, and pop culture deep dives, this episode has everything.
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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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The Perfume Boom Explained: Why Fragrance is a $75 Billion Category

The fragrance boom isn’t just hype — it’s the most explosive beauty category of 2025. GlowJob's Julia & Sasa break down why perfume has become identity, status, and self-expression rolled into one. From Gen Z’s scent wardrobes and blind-buy culture to the rise of unisex perfumes and collectible bottles, this episode unpacks the emotional and economic forces fueling the billion-dollar fragrance wave.
The besties also walk through a full timeline of fragrance history and brand evolution — from ancient ritual scents all the way to today’s icons. They unpack the rise of legacy houses like Chanel, Dior, Guerlain, & Creed to the 2010s dominance of Diptyque and Le Labo to the buzziest brands exploding today.You’ll learn why fragrance carries massive margins, how niche perfumers built cult followings, and why storytelling is everything.
If you’ve ever wondered why the world is obsessed with perfume right now… this is your episode.
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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

News Roundup: Olive Young comes to US, Dupe Wars, & Average First Time Homebuyer is 40

This week’s GlowJob News Roundup hits everything blowing up in beauty and culture. Julia & Sasa break down the Armani Luminous Silk reformulation panic, the macro forces behind why the average age of first-time homebuyers is now 40, the ultra-exclusive Le Bal (the debutante for nepo-babies), and the Williams Sonoma vs. Quince dupes lawsuit that could change “affordable luxury” marketing.
Plus, Olive Young is officially landing in the U.S., with two LA stores opening in 2026 — Pasadena and Century City.
If you love beauty industry analysis and sharp cultural commentary, this episode is 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

The Dark Side of Chanel: The House of Beauty with Arabelle Sicardi

Beauty writer Arabelle Sicardi joins GlowJob for a brutally honest deep dive into their new book, The House of Beauty, exploring the power structures behind beauty. From NYC vs. LA beauty culture, to the explosive truth behind Coco Chanel’s anti-Semitic legacy and the Wertheimer takeover — nothing is off limits. Arabelle breaks down the politics of makeup, the ethics of beauty journalism, fragrance subcultures, immigrant labor, and why beauty is both capital and care. If you love beauty, fashion history, or cultural storytelling, this episode will blow your mind.
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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