Podcasts [1] are a lot like getting a cocktail with dinner. A good one adds to your overall experience, and an even better one has you buzzing long after the check is picked up. The same thing is true for beauty podcasts, which can be equal parts entertaining, informative, and fun. Listeners can get a peek into the best skin-care practices [2], makeup hacks, and truthful product reviews [3], while also learning more about the realm of beauty and all things included. And thanks to the boom of podcasting, a wide variety of beauty shows have graced the airwaves on streaming platforms across the world, letting people take their passion for skin care and makeup to a place it has never been before.
Complete with interviews from industry legends [4], tips from well-known experts, forecasts of new trends and product launches, and answers to all kinds of questions (and we do mean all), this curated list contains the best podcasts in the business that will educate and entertain every kind of beauty enthusiast. From a show that explores the parallels between pop culture and skin care to a pod that explores POC's experiences with beauty, you'll find yourself lost in hours of interviews and conversations that cover every end of the skin care spectrum. Whether you're new to the industry and looking to learn more or you're a veteran who can do winged liner [5] with your eyes closed, join us in cheersing to these potent podcasts that'll fill your mind with a much-needed beauty buzz. Pinkies up, and AirPods in.
Best Podcast That Highlights Color and Culture: Beauty Needs Me Podcast
Hosted by Taleah Griffin, a model, actress, and writer, and Dunni Odumosu, a former cosmetic chemist and now global biopharma professional, the Beauty Needs Me Podcast features conversations about what beauty is and how it's defined across cultures and countries. The two have conversations with influencers, brand founders, and industry experts to understand what role beauty plays across color lines, how beauty-lovers can be more informed consumers, and so much more.
Best Podcast That Cuts Through the Beauty BS: Gloss Angeles
Soak up all the beauty knowledge journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan have to share when you listen to their fun, insightful, and engaging podcast Gloss Angeles. Complete with expert takes on all things makeup and skin care, you'll get first-hand accounts from these two pros on the best products, ingredients, brands, and more. Listen for the "What's On Your Face" segment to see what this duo is currently loving and using.
Best Podcast For Makeup-Lovers: Scandalous Beauty
Hosted by makeup blogger Erin Baynham, Scandalous Beauty features interviews with top makeup artists like Tym Buacharern, who worked on projects like Black Panther [7], to influencers like Cindy Diaz, who went from vlogging to becoming a full-time content creator. Each episode gives the listener insight into how people make in the beauty industry, as well as info about the hottest beauty news and Baynham's favorite makeup products.
Best Podcast If You Want a Behind-the-Scenes Look Into the Beauty Industry: Skincare Anarchy
In each episode of Skincare Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav — who has both a medical and business background and a deep interest in the beauty market — speaks to insiders in order to peel back the curtain on the inner workings of the beauty industry. Her guest list is thoroughly impressive and includes everyone from brand founders and beauty editors, to top cosmetic chemists and leading dermatologists. Each conversation feels casual and intimate, and not only highlights important conversations happening in the industry right now — like inclusivity and ingredient transparency — but also provides insight on how to get into the beauty industry, and then how to be successful once you're there.
Best Podcast If You Want to Geek Out on Cosmetics: The Beauty Brains
Hosted by Perry Romanowski and Valerie George, two cosmetic scientists and formulators who have been working in the cosmetic industry for years, this podcast is filled with expert information and no beauty-jargon-filled BS. In each episode, these two help explain cosmetic science in a way that's not only interesting, but also easy to understand. From answering questions like "Is micellar water all it's cracked up to be?" to "Does COVID-19 affect hair loss?," get brainy with these beauty experts every time you give this show a listen.
Best Podcast That Highlights the Beauty Experience For POC: Unpretty Podcast
Basma Khalifa and Chi Ufodiama host the Unpretty Podcast, a show that explores the world of beauty through the lens of Black and non-Black people of color. Episodes include topics like looking into the historic roots of locs that stem back to both slavery and Rastafari culture and how they affect the modern-day work space to finding the perfect nude lipstick color and more. Tune into this show to take a closer look at everything from colorism in the West to how comedian Munya Chawawa does his eyebrows.
Best Podcast For the Best Beauty Advice in the Biz: Fat Mascara
Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan have been in the beauty business for some time now, meaning their advice is basically the gold standard. Complete with the latest news and award-winning guests, you'll get the beauty buzz you were craving right here. Whether you want tips from experts or advice on how to tackle the latest trend, Fat Mascara will give you all that, and then some.
Best Podcast If You Like to Listen to Honest Conversations: Naked Beauty
Hosted by beauty-lover Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, Naked Beauty features unfiltered chats with the women she looks up to most. Episodes cover topics like unrealistic beauty standards in Hollywood to be being pregnant during a pandemic, and more. These transparent conversations will let you get to know women from all different backgrounds along with their approach to beauty, wellness, and self-care.
Best Podcast If You're Obsessed With Beauty Pros: In My Chair with Quinn Murphy
The guests on In My Chair with Quinn Murphy are the who's who of the beauty pro world. The host, Quinn Murphy, who is a top celebrity makeup artist in his own right (he works with Sofia Vergara, Kristen Bell [8], Alison Brie [9], and Nathalie Emmanuel to name a few), has spoken to everyone from Mario Dedivanovic and Lisa Eldrige, to Jen Atkin and Orlando Pita — and the podcast is only four months old.
In My Chair isn't your typical beauty podcast. Murphy and his guests don't talk trends or swap insider secrets. The interviews are more about highlighting people's career journeys as a way to educate and inspire others. "What I wanted to do was really focus on people in our industry, whether it be hair and makeup stylists, a brand founder, or even the actors or musicians I work with, and not only talk about beauty, but also talk about how they got to where they are. What came easily to them in their life? What was their journey? What mistakes did they make? Did they have hiccups along the way? I think that it's really fascinating to see how people got to where they are," Murphy told POPSUGAR about the podcast.
Best Podcast to Learn About Influential People in the Industry: Breaking Beauty
In every episode of Breaking Beauty, Canadian beauty editors Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins dive into the biggest people, products, and breakthroughs in the beauty world. You'll get to hear inspiring stories from top A-listers in the industry like Glossier's Emily Weiss, Dr. Pimple Popper, beauty influencer Jackie Aina, Kim Kardashian [10]'s makeup artist Makeup By Mario, and so many more. And, you'll also find out what products these beauty buffs love, meaning you can finally achieve the perfect shelfie.
Best Podcast If You Have a Lot of Beauty Questions: The Science of Beauty
If you've always wondered why humans still have hair in their armpits or how lasers really work on skin, then Allure's Science of Beauty podcast is for you. Michelle Lee, editor in chief, and Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director, go directly to experts to get the most-asked beauty questions answered by those who know best. Complete with science-based facts and next-level knowledge, get ready to hit "play" on this pod every time you have a beauty question that needs answering.
Best Podcast That Highlights Colour and Culture: Beauty Needs Me Podcast
Hosted by Taleah Griffin, a model, actress, and writer, and Dunni Odumosu, a former cosmetic chemist and now global biopharma professional, the Beauty Needs Me Podcast features conversations about what beauty is and how it's defined across cultures and countries. The two have conversations with influencers, brand founders, and industry experts to understand what role beauty plays across colour lines, how beauty-lovers can be more informed consumers, and so much more.
Best Podcast That Cuts Through the Beauty BS: Gloss Angeles
Soak up all the beauty knowledge journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan have to share when you listen to their fun, insightful, and engaging podcast Gloss Angeles. Complete with expert takes on all things makeup and skin care, you'll get first-hand accounts from these two pros on the best products, ingredients, brands, and more. Listen for the "What's On Your Face" segment to see what this duo is currently loving and using.
Best Podcast For Makeup-Lovers: Scandalous Beauty
Hosted by makeup blogger Erin Baynham, Scandalous Beauty features interviews with top makeup artists like Tym Buacharern, who worked on projects like Black Panther [11], to influencers like Cindy Diaz, who went from vlogging to becoming a full-time content creator. Each episode gives the listener insight into how people make in the beauty industry, as well as info about the hottest beauty news and Baynham's favorite makeup products.
Best Podcast If You Want a Behind-the-Scenes Look Into the Beauty Industry: Skincare Anarchy
In each episode of Skincare Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav — who has both a medical and business background and a deep interest in the beauty market — speaks to insiders in order to peel back the curtain on the inner workings of the beauty industry. Her guest list is thoroughly impressive and includes everyone from brand founders and beauty editors, to top cosmetic chemists and leading dermatologists. Each conversation feels casual and intimate, and not only highlights important conversations happening in the industry right now — like inclusivity and ingredient transparency — but also provides insight on how to get into the beauty industry, and then how to be successful once you're there.
Best Podcast If You Want to Geek Out on Cosmetics: The Beauty Brains
Hosted by Perry Romanowski and Valerie George, two cosmetic scientists and formulators who have been working in the cosmetic industry for years, this podcast is filled with expert information and no beauty-jargon-filled BS. In each episode, these two help explain cosmetic science in a way that's not only interesting, but also easy to understand. From answering questions like "Is micellar water all it's cracked up to be?" to "Does COVID-19 affect hair loss?," get brainy with these beauty experts every time you give this show a listen.
Best Podcast That Highlights the Beauty Experience For POC: Unpretty Podcast
Basma Khalifa and Chi Ufodiama host the Unpretty Podcast, a show that explores the world of beauty through the lens of Black and non-Black people of color. Episodes include topics like looking into the historic roots of locs that stem back to both slavery and Rastafari culture and how they affect the modern-day work space to finding the perfect nude lipstick color and more. Tune into this show to take a closer look at everything from colorism in the West to how comedian Munya Chawawa does his eyebrows.
Best Podcast For the Best Beauty Advice in the Biz: Fat Mascara
Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan have been in the beauty business for some time now, meaning their advice is basically the gold standard. Complete with the latest news and award-winning guests, you'll get the beauty buzz you were craving right here. Whether you want tips from experts or advice on how to tackle the latest trend, Fat Mascara will give you all that, and then some.
Best Podcast If You Like to Listen to Honest Conversations: Naked Beauty
Hosted by beauty-lover Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, Naked Beauty features unfiltered chats with the women she looks up to most. Episodes cover topics like unrealistic beauty standards in Hollywood to be being pregnant during a pandemic, and more. These transparent conversations will let you get to know women from all different backgrounds along with their approach to beauty, wellness, and self-care.
Best Podcast If You're Obsessed With Beauty Pros: In My Chair with Quinn Murphy
The guests on In My Chair with Quinn Murphy are the who's who of the beauty pro world. The host, Quinn Murphy, who is a top celebrity makeup artist in his own right (he works with Sofia Vergara, Kristen Bell [12], Alison Brie [13], and Nathalie Emmanuel to name a few), has spoken to everyone from Mario Dedivanovic and Lisa Eldrige, to Jen Atkin and Orlando Pita — and the podcast is only four months old.
In My Chair isn't your typical beauty podcast. Murphy and his guests don't talk trends or swap insider secrets. The interviews are more about highlighting people's career journeys as a way to educate and inspire others. "What I wanted to do was really focus on people in our industry, whether it be hair and makeup stylists, a brand founder, or even the actors or musicians I work with, and not only talk about beauty, but also talk about how they got to where they are. What came easily to them in their life? What was their journey? What mistakes did they make? Did they have hiccups along the way? I think that it's really fascinating to see how people got to where they are," Murphy told POPSUGAR about the podcast.
Best Podcast to Learn About Influential People in the Industry: Breaking Beauty
In every episode of Breaking Beauty, Canadian beauty editors Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins dive into the biggest people, products, and breakthroughs in the beauty world. You'll get to hear inspiring stories from top A-listers in the industry like Glossier's Emily Weiss, Dr. Pimple Popper, beauty influencer Jackie Aina, Kim Kardashian [14]'s makeup artist Makeup By Mario, and so many more. And, you'll also find out what products these beauty buffs love, meaning you can finally achieve the perfect shelfie.
Best Podcast If You Have a Lot of Beauty Questions: The Science of Beauty
If you've always wondered why humans still have hair in their armpits or how lasers really work on skin, then Allure's Science of Beauty podcast is for you. Michelle Lee, editor in chief, and Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director, go directly to experts to get the most-asked beauty questions answered by those who know best. Complete with science-based facts and next-level knowledge, get ready to hit "play" on this pod every time you have a beauty question that needs answering.