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It’s the 2022 Gift Guide episode! Nick and Annie interview the straight man whisperer, How Long Gone host Chris Black— who brands such as New Balance, Thom Browne, Margin Skincare, and now Eyewitness Beauty rely on as a lifeline to the cis male state of mind. Also joining this week’s ep is no stranger to the pod, our beacon of light atop Peloton’s steepest hills, Cody Rigsby. Plus: a special gift for readers. Open that browser and get your credit card ready, we’re going shopping! 

Annie and Nick discuss the biggest beauty and fashion industry news, including a class action lawsuit against Sephora, Alessandro Michele’s departure from Gucci, the likely end of Demna’s bad taste reign at Balenciaga, and more.

Annie and Nick discuss Jennifer Aniston’s Allure cover, Paris Hilton’s rise and rise, and more.

Annie and Nick discuss the prospect of another Prada Beauty, the iconography of RHONJ’s Theresa Giudice’s wedding hair, and more.

They’re back: Annie and Nick are back together and ready to dissect all the beauty news they’ve missed, including Brad Pitt’s Chateau Miraval-related skincare brand, the injectable diabetes medication Ozempic for weight loss, and more. Plus, many products of the week. 

Annie and Nick discuss Sephora’s CEO switch-up, Isamaya Ffrench’s makeup collection, the under-reported connection between Uzbekistan’s former ruler and an esoteric haute perfumery company, plus they share a little news of their own. 

Annie and Nick are back together, talking Skkn by Kim, Puig’s acquisition of Byredo, and more…

This week, Nick is joined by TikTok creator and legit DTC business expert Dulma Altan (@iamdulma) to discuss the questionable reporting on Glossier’s present/future, the celebrity beauty brands with the most positive sentiment on social media, and more.

Annie and Nick cover Gaga’s beauty missteps, ‘Euphoria’ makeup in real life, and more. Plus, a live unboxing of “accoutrements for your tablescape” (Annie’s words) from @lailacooks’ new company Gohar World.

Annie and Nick grill star stylist Kate Young (Selena Gomez, Julianne Moore, Sienna Miller, everyone) about her experience dressing celebs for the 2022Met Gala—and even attending herself. Plus, Kate’s hair bleach journey, current skincare, and more.

Annie and Nick go back to their journalism roots with an episode packed with Google reporting and connection-drawing between the beauty industry and the ongoing legal drama between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Plus, a cameo from George Hamilton.

Annie and Nick analyze the week’s top stories, including Far Fetch’s beauty category launch, Glossier’s partnership with Gen Z icon Olivia Rodrigo, and more.

Annie and Nick catch up on culture, and life!

Nick holds down the fort this week while Annie’s away, revealing his first-ever Ulta Beauty haul, the week’s top beauty stories, and more.

Annie and Nick are back together and going through the week’s beauty news, plus their Oscars best dressed, and more.

The artist behind Zoe Kravitz's makeup as Catwoman in "The Batman" joins to geek out with Annie over products and technique, and gives a peek into life on set of a superhero blockbuster. If glitter and face gloss get you going, this one's for you.  Find Stacy's Catwoman tutorial and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ace_face_beauty/

Annie and Nick talk TikTok 'parasite cleanses,' third-hand advice from Angelina Jolie's medical team, plus Ulta's 2021 earnings, and more.

Annie and Nick welcome beauty reporter and newly minted LA Times Beauty Editor at Large Darian Harvin to their virtual round table to discuss the week's top stories. They discuss the 'bigorexia' trend, celebrity beauty brands of 2022, and more. Follow Darian at @darian on Instagram.

Annie and Nick dive into the week’s news, including the swift firing of Estée Lauder Companies’ second in command, a new celebrity skincare brand, and more.

Annie and Nick hit on the week's biggest stories, including a new cosmetics brand by Euphoria's lead makeup artist, Julia Fox, and more.