Ep 373 – The Niche Beauty Brands Poised to Dominate in 2025, According to Us! Plus – The French Pharmacy Renaissance and Embracing Slow Beauty
January 22, 2025
*Please note this episode was recorded in advance of the LA Wildfires*
What will define beauty in 2025? This week, we’re sharing some brands that have us excited for the year ahead – from a UK celeb makeup-artist backed range that’s lazy/busy approved, to hotly anticipated celeb launches from Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton, and all the highlights from French beauty’s big skincare renaissance.
Plus, in partnership with Neal’s Yard Remedies, stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Anabel Kindersley, the woman who’s bringing an iconic British apothecary line already adored by Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker – and all of Japan – to North American shores.
You’ll also learn about:
- Celebrity crush. Paris Hilton’s masterstroke in re-entering the cosmetics space with 11:11, and the update on Pamela Anderson’s slow beauty investment, Sonsie Skin
- The luxury skincare line that piqued our attention with the founder’s pedigree in the esthetics world (but would you pay $82 for a powder cleanser?!)
- The sculptural French hairbrush company that’s giving trad fave Mason Pearson a run for its money
- *Sponsored segment – Neal’s Yard Remedies co-owner Anabel Kindersley shares the benefits of bees for our skin – and the planet. Plus, what happens when small-batch beauty meets high-tech and everything to know about the best-selling Wild Rose Beauty Balm (a new fave for Carlene!)
- Support our LA community! Join us in helping those affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation.
Mentioned in this Episode
*Some Affiliate Links Below*
- Sonsie Skin Cleansing Mousse
- Osmosis Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum (Use Code BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% Off)
- Maria Cristina Bruno, The Fix Facial Bar
- Kleos + Klea Nutrient Cleanser
- Living Beauty (Canadian Distributors)
- La Bonne Brosse
- Ruby Hammer Brow & Mascara Duo
- Mimetique Skin Restore
- Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Hydrating Essence
- Neal’s Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm
- Cosmos [Certification to Look for on a Label]
*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*
When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!
First Aid Beauty
See the difference First Aid Beauty’s Facial Radiance Pads make for your complexion. And right now, we have a special offer just for our listeners. Get 20% off when you visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY.
Quince
Upgrade your closet this year without the upgrade price tag. Go to Quince.com/beauty for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.
Neal’s Yard Remedies
You don’t have to compromise ethics for high-performance skincare. With vertical integration at its heart, Neal’s Yard Remedies is a rare example of a brand that does it all – growing, manufacturing, packaging – all under one roof. Learn more about Neal’s Yard Remedies’ organic certification using the most rigorous clean beauty standards at us.nealsyardremedies.com