Gloss Angeles
Gloss Angeles
Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan
Reviews
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6 Wonderful Years
How fantastic it is to listen to hosts who really do the research before they give their opinion. There are so many people who call themselves beauty experts who don’t know half of what these two do. Thankful for the fun and facts.
IneedOscar
Wow 6 years
I found you guys recently! I’m so glad I did. Having fun and information about the beauty world is right up my alley. The two of you make this fun and informative. Also I enjoy your guest interviews. And yes, I have gone back in the past and listened to your old podcasts that are so enjoyable. Keep up the great work
Cgator4
Ad Space
It’s just an ad for whatever product. I want to like it. I want to enjoy the girliepop lightness of talking beauty but it’s upholding silly western beauty standards with silly girlie voices and pushing their guest’s products in what amounts to half an hour or an hour of ad revenue. Very dull.
poddycastie
Beauty and Smarts
I actually love it when you talk politics!
butfirstcafecubano
It’s Kirbie
Kirbie comes off as such a know it all. There is no arguing with her. She is always right, and claims to know absolutely everything when it comes to beauty and now even politics. 🙄
Lara B11
Dove
I looooove Dove especially the Bond 2 minute leave in conditioner!!! It thickens the hair leaving soft and shiny LIKE NOTHING ELSE! Great guest!
Plutopiccolino
You guys are really the best
I just need to tell you that I look forward to every single podcast you drop! You research well, you’re very fair, have very reputable guests on, and I feel like I learn something every time I listen. Plus, you’re fun! Thanks for what you’ve done so far and keep it up! One of my favorite podcasts
Scooching in Here
Glamgalino 4 Life
I love this podcast! Kirbie & Sara are so REAL & so informative. The Lipstick Lesbians episode is probably my favorite to date. I could listen to all of them talk about product development, formulas, marketing, consumer education for hours!!! Well done!
reviewsbyhughes
You are not alone, beauty lover!
A great combo of goss and incredible knowledge about the industry. The chit chat in the beginning keeps me current and I love hearing an educated take on launches, new products, and their favorites! From down to earth women who TRULY love beauty 💕
corybales
Love it, just one tweak
I always look forward to new episodes of Fat Mascara! I’ve been listening for several years now and I think Kirbie and Sara are super knowledgeable and always find ways of keeping the show fresh and entertaining. My only tweak - it would be great if there was intro/outro music between the show and commercials. Sometimes I’ll be listening to the show and suddenly they’re reading an ad, but there was no music to transition out of the show, so it’s a little confusing. Otherwise, I love the show!
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TNC101982
Fun and informative!!!
I love how they keep it light but still give real information about health, beauty, and issues that matter to women. THANK YOU KIRBY AND SARA!!!
TZwiegMAJ
Informative and fun!!
Listening Feels like I’m just having a chat with my really smart girlfriends lol. They are so relatable and I love how they fill us in on current events with the full backstory. I am 43 and don’t feel so out of the loop thanks to them 💜💜💜
Heatherk8580
All Things Beauty
Discovered Gloss Angeles a few years ago, I have learned so much about skincare, makeup, and new products that have become favorites. Hosts Kirbie and Sara are so much fun to listen too, love their honesty and curiosity. And I love a good WOYF, IYKYK. SPF 50 forever!
KC Costa Mesa
So fun
I need this podcast to escape. I think we're all overloaded with information coming at us from all angles and it can be overwhelming. This podcast is informative but fun and lighthearted. Such a nice change from all of the fear mongering podcasts out there. I just love it.
Samwise1188
Best Beauty Podcast 🙌🏼
Kirbie and Sara take the time to research and talk about the things that matter to us most. A lot of other beauty podcasts can get into the weeds, but they keep it fresh and always talk about current things happening and best of all- all the new products that hit the market!
summerfelt
So good
One of my favorite podcasts. I love the range of topics and that they go beyond just product reviews. I want to hear about news in the industry, trends, interviews with experts, more niche topics like eye care, and everything else they discuss! And to address some of the negative reviews I skimmed by, whether you like it or not lasers and injectables and more invasive procedures are pushing their way into the “beauty and skincare” space so I want to hear them mentioned! Let’s please not pretend that people get these amazing looks through eye creams and serums alone. And personally I find Kirbie funny and think the two personalities play off each other so well. So Kirbie and Sara please keep putting out episodes, don’t change, AND keep evolving the podcast as the beauty industry evolves! (Btw, I would love to hear a crossover episode with Eyewitness Beauty!)
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Purtakeinlife
Love!
Love this podcast so much! I’m very into all things beauty and this podcast is my fav. Love Kirbie and Sara!
LizMcLau
My weekly escape into the world of beauty
Literally the only podcast I listen to and my go-to media to download before a long flight. Takes my mind away from the stressors of life and allows me to focus on beauty, aka my favorite topic. Sara and Kirbie offer great insights and their connections within the industry are apparent. Appreciate how open minded and enthusiastic these two are about revealing the truth behind new trends and building a community of like-minded beauty lovers. I genuinely might purchase their merch because I’m obsessed ✨
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AutumnMarie99
Always ahead of the curve!
Kirbie and Sara's expertise shines through on Gloss Angeles. I love how they consistently deliver the latest beauty stories, often ahead of other sources. The Hollywood/LA perspective adds a unique touch that sets it apart from other beauty podcasts. Excited to hear from the guests they'll bring on this year. Who could be more Hollywood than Charlotte Tilbury?! 😍😍😍🙏🏼 Thanks for the consistently high-quality content!
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Krystal Rose B
Fun and informative podcast
Gloss Angeles is one of my favorite podcasts. Sara and Kirbie are excellent journalists. I have learned so much about beauty and the business of beauty.
NonaNOhio
Look forward to this every week
I cannot understate how great this podcast is! I’ve learned a lot about both beauty—why it works, how to use it, what order, etc—but also the industry and other industries that intersect with it. It’s easy to listen to, and I also come away learning stuff that I carry over into irl conversations with people. The fact the two hosts are not only pleasant and fun to listen to, but have such great journalistic backgrounds really sets this podcast apart. I also have come across many products that I love from this podcast (and saved myself $$ from ones I likely wouldn’t have), due to being able to trust their reviews and opinions. One of the only places where I feel like I am not hearing paid content in the beauty industry, and I’m so appreciative. 5 stars, give it a listen, hope it runs forever!!
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Steph 703
The best
My favorite podcast!
Hayleynoelani
Best of all time!
I TREASURE this show. Well researched journalism, amazing guests, and the most incredible hosts. I LOVE GLOSS ANGELES!
elviswannacookie
George Santos :(
I like your show.I was concerned that making light of George Santos without context is dangerous to an uninformed audience .
i zera queen
Used to love it
I used to listen to Sara and Kirbie religiously and appreciated their insights. Lately, Kirbie’s comments and antics have begun to feel off-putting. Her accents are horrible and quite honestly insulting to the people she’s trying to mimic. It’s almost a little racist - more importantly, it shows her ignorance on world culture. I had to turn off the most recent episode where Kirbie is talking about her first time in London and sharing all her newfound knowledge. Refusing to ride the subway in NYC? C’mon! If you want to have the respect of your listeners and peers and appear to be all-knowing then maybe have more life experiences?
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Skincare Confessions
No longer following after Catt Sadler interview
I first started following Gloss Angeles during the pandemic for beauty and skincare recommendations. Maybe there’s a runway of how many episodes you can make dedicated to those topics. In recent episodes, Sarah and Kirbie (particularly Kirbie) have become more and more focused expensive and extreme measures to combat aging. Kirbie and Sarah have given me a lot of great tips over the years. I used to find them much more conscientious and aware of the harm of talking and promoting plastic surgery. I hope they regain some of that consciousness.
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Liz Lizard
Lacking heart
People seek beauty to find confidence. Gloss Angeles somehow glosses over any sort of heartfelt approach to beauty by gushing about the free products they get. I’d respect this show more if they were less sales-y and more editorially inclined. And what’s with the plastic surgery discussions? That just seems counter to all the hyping of products because you wouldn’t need them if you go under the knife.
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Sabertoothless
Love these ladies
I am so happy I found your Podcast. I am listening from the beginning. Kirbie your laugh brightens my day. Tell me why Marc Jacob’s Velvet Noir no longer exists. Please keep doing what you are doing!!!!
ShortySparkles
Love Kirbie and Sara
This is literally my favorite podcast and absolutely the best podcast in beauty. Feels like listening to your beauty insider besties. I was a newbie to the beauty industry and started subscribing to every beauty podcast and publication to soak up all the info I could. Over a year later Gloss Angles is the one I most look forward to. The guests are top notch but I also just love hearing Sara an Kirbie go back and forth. Keep up the good work can’t wait for everything to come!
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rachellegup
Duds
I love all things beauty, but between kirbies know it all attitude and Sara just riding her coat tails, this show is a last resort to listen to if I have exhausted all other options.
nursejax17
Love kirbie & sara
They are so knowledgeable and fun about all things beauty. It’s difficult to find beauty related content that is science based and not full of grifty, woo-woo false claims, but gloss Angeles is a great podcast to hear about products and beauty trends for what they are. Love you!
Hail
Best beauty podcast
It’s the best of the pack! Love the tone, humor and levity but also facts and info. So good.
Allergie
I listen every week!
Love Kirbie & Sarah.. great guests and topics.
txmom1975
What a treat
Love these ladies always so fun and informative.
kmedeiros2
Literally-UGH.
Had to stop listening after only a few episodes. First, for the same reason I stopped listening to morbid. PLEASE stop saying literally every other word. No, it’s not literally like at the speed of light or whatever. Not only are using the word incorrectly, but so repetitively. Get a thesaurus & learn some new words & sound more informed. Also, the name dropping & the insistence on cosmetic procedures, as if everyone can afford those is so tone deaf considering the state of the average consumer right now.
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mrr24601
I loved this podcast until now!
I have been listening to this podcast for a while now and I have always found it so insightful and fun. I’ve learned so much about skincare! I got excited about the episode about products to use and not use during pregnancy UNTIL Kirby gave an intro and said that “not just women can give birth, and there are birthing people” what?!? I feel this was completely ignorant, incorrect and misleading. Aside from how people feel about their gender identity etc. biology has shown that ONLY WOMEN CAN GIVE BIRTH. A women’s body was designed for it. Men’s anatomy was never designed to produce, carry and birth a fetus/baby regardless of them feeling and identifying as a woman. This trend of being woke and being an ally and simply accepting and agreeing with false information is not something I can respect. There wasn’t a need for this comment in the intro at all. They could have just introduced the Derm and Gyn and started the episode. So annoyed that the episode started like that. Ugh
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Dish M.
Grammar issue
I LOVE this podcast - the hosts are super entertaining and knowledgeable. The only issue I have is that neither one of them uses the word ‘an’ before a word that starts with a vowel. It should be ‘an’ esthetician, ‘an’ eyebrow pencil, ‘an’ eyeshadow palette. Such a small issue and yet it never fails to drive me nuts . Otherwise, I think this podcast is great and such an awesome resource for beauty lovers like myself!
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hh0805
Some are informative, many are cringe
I’ve enjoyed this podcast in that I’ve learned about the beauty marketplace and new launches, but I probably only finish maybe 30% of the episodes due to some cringe factor (weirdly, there are several). Listeners beware, there is a lot of privilege dropped in a self-unaware way. They love their luxury products that they don’t pay for, and Kirbie is an open advocate for plastic surgery and expensive treatments, which I’ve overall found a little triggering. I sometimes take breaks from listening when I find myself homing in on something I don’t like about my skin, lips, etc. This podcast skews my perspective (in a bad way) when I listen too consistently.
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Classic3
Absolutely love this podcast
I learn so much and they are so entertaining. I love these girls. They have the best guests on too.
FergusonEmily
sell outs? i can’t tell
used to be a loyalist, but the riding for rhode beauty is going soooo hard. how good can it be? shes naturally pretty already…. if im getting money to a bieber i better be seeing justin in concert.
jamjras
LOVE
Love the pod and love LA! Sara and Kirbie are excellent hosts, they both offer such thoughtful insights and are great interviewers. 11/10!
ABoutrous
BEST BEAUTY POD BY FAR
I’m addicted
rachketchup
A New Favorite! 💄
Have a question about anything beauty related? Kirbie and Sara have got you covered. 😎 Whether you’re well versed in the makeup / skincare world, or looking for the perfect way to dive into all things beauty, this is a must-listen podcast for you!Kirbie and Sara do an incredible job leading engaging conversations with industry leaders and influencers and every. single. episode. is jam-packed with helpful takeaways. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
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ASobering
Arianna Grande Problematic
Please reconsider supporting and advertising a celebrity that doesn’t seem to learn from her constant appropriating cultures. Do some research…it’s sad and not okay.
Jokoyoga
Hands down, the best beauty podcast on earth
Where do I even begin with Gloss Angeles? First of all, Kirbie and Sarah are like the super cool older sisters that you’d wanna be bffs with cause they’ll tell you all their beauty secrets and the insider tips. I love their voices and I love their friendship. Like let me tell you, Kirbie and Sarah are THE “it” girls. They get the most special guests and ask such thoughtful questions. Not only do they have great chemistry with each other, but also with the guests as well. I’d sell my kidney to be able to hang out w these gal pals for like a day. Give this podcast a listen and I promise you’ll never wanna stop!!!
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qohgfy
Like literally
I enjoy the topics and mostly enjoy listening, but if I hear one more “like literally” I’m gonna lose it. I’m a girl who lives in California and in my 20’s so if I get annoyed by how many “likes” are in a conversation it’s probably pretty bad.
Juddjxv
Love!
Super-fascinating beauty podcast - thank you for these topics!
QueenofSpirit
Sparks Joy
This podcast brings me so much value and joy. Sara and Kirbie keep things light, are knowledgeable, funny, and make me feel so warm and fuzzy as a listener! Always look forward to listening on my walks/ midday breaks. Love you guys!!
thatgirlmomo89*
Teaching us all the things
Love this podcast. I’ve been binging episodes and taking notes. I feel like these ladies really want to educate us and also keep us up on the latest and greatest! Their tips have completely changed my skincare. Thank you!
DDefer
Love podcast and I am 50
Appreciate budget friendly referrals and skincare for those in menopause if u could drill into that. Maybe touch on lash serums- good or bad for us?
adrienne0316
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