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The beauty industry is going through a major shakeup.
This week on GlowJob's News Roundup, we break down why Pat McGrath Labs is being shopped for sale after its billion-dollar peak, and why Gen Z acne brand Starface just raised $105M despite already being profitable. We also unpack Saks’ $1B bankruptcy loan and what its vendor payment crisis could mean for the future of department store beauty.
Beyond the business headlines, we get into the culture shaping the industry right now — from the return of ultra-thin celebrity body trends to the surprising rise of Zyn nicotine pouches in tech offices, where companies are reportedly offering them as a workplace perk as nicotine gets rebranded as a productivity “biohack.”
Plus: biotech K-beauty entering Sephora, Summer Fridays launching fragrance, Wizard Wellness (new allergy-meets-beauty brand at Ulta), and the Lipstick Lesbians launching a consumer-driven beauty incubator.
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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
 

Skincare Lies You’ve Been Falling For: The Truth About Beauty Claims

Skincare marketing is full of bold promises — “clinically proven,” “boosts collagen,” “clean beauty,” “dermatologist tested.” But what do those claims actually mean?
In this episode of GlowJob, we decode the beauty industry’s biggest marketing buzzwords and explain what brands are legally allowed to say… and what they absolutely cannot.
We break down the difference between cosmetics and drugs, explain how the FDA and FTC regulate skincare, and reveal why so many claims live in a gray area.
You’ll also learn:
Why “clinically tested” is often pay-to-play
Why clean beauty has no legal definition
The truth behind dermatologist-tested claims
How brands manipulate before-and-after photos
Why consumer perception studies can be misleading
Plus, we dive into real cases where major beauty brands got into trouble with regulators — including L’Oréal, Maybelline, Sunday Riley, Ulta, and Mario Badescu.
If you’ve ever wondered whether skincare claims are legit or just marketing spin, this episode is your skincare BS translator.
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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

Celebrity Beauty Brands are Dying

This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is a full beauty industry shakeup.
Luxury portfolios are tightening. Celebrity brands are shutting down. Private equity is circling. And resale platforms are reshuffling billions.
We break down:
Marc Jacobs Beauty officially returning under Coty
MAC expanding into Sephora U.S. stores
Gwen Stefani’s GXVE quietly shutting down
LVMH exploring a potential sale of Makeup Forever
Aritzia acquiring Fred Segal
eBay buying Depop in a $1.2B deal (at a loss for Etsy)
Pat McGrath Labs securing $30M in Chapter 11 financing — and what it actually means
From prestige makeup volatility to the celebrity brand squeeze to Gen Z resale economics, this episode unpacks what’s really happening behind the headlines.
If you care about beauty, business, luxury strategy, and the future of retail — this is the one.
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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

Looksmaxxing Is Rotting Men

This week on GlowJob, @saltlacroix is back and we’re diving headfirst into the viral rise of “looksmaxxing” culture — from Clavicular’s bone-smashing and crystal meth confessions to the broader male optimization movement taking over TikTok.
We unpack: • What looksmaxxing actually is and how it emerged from incel forums • Clavicular’s supplement stack (testosterone, Accutane microdosing, melanotan, peptides) • Bone smashing, lantern chins, mogging — and the eugenics undertones • The rise of hyper-online male beauty standards • Why straight men struggle with skincare culture • Rage baiting, influencer controversy, and the Pat McGrath backlash • Celebrity obsession, K-pop fandom economics, and algorithm addiction • Catfishing, dating apps, and modern masculinity
From male gaze vs female gaze to nihilism, algorithm-driven outrage, and the collapse of nuance online — this episode is a cultural autopsy.
Beauty is business. Business is power. And the internet is warping both.--------
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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

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.
Beauty is business. Business is power. And power always leaves a paper trail.--------
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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. 
 
New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY