Breaking Beauty Podcast

Breaking Beauty Podcast pairs two experienced beauty editors -- Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins -- for weekly conversations that blend product reviews with genuine industry insight. Running since 2017 on the Dear Media network, the show has stacked up over 430 episodes and built a reputation for being thorough without being boring. Their monthly "#DamnGood" reviews segment is a standout, where they evaluate everything from drugstore mascaras to high-end serums with the kind of specificity that actually helps you decide what to buy. The interview episodes bring in dermatologists, makeup artists, brand founders, and the occasional celebrity, and Jill and Carlene are skilled enough as interviewers to get past the rehearsed answers. They ask follow-up questions. They push back on marketing claims. It's the kind of show where you learn that a guest's favorite product is something they actually use, not just something they're contractually obligated to mention. New episodes drop every Wednesday, and the tone sits in a sweet spot between professional and personal -- these are women who've spent years in beauty media and clearly enjoy the subject without being precious about it. The show does lean toward premium and luxury products, so if you're strictly a budget shopper, some episodes might feel aspirational rather than practical. But with a 4.7-star rating from nearly 900 reviews, the audience clearly values the expertise. It's a reliable, well-produced listen for anyone who takes their beauty routine seriously.