Have beauty trends have officially lost the plot?

In this episode, we break down peptides: what they are, why they’re everywhere, and how they’ve gone from skincare ingredient to full-blown injectable trend. From “botox-like” serums to regenerative and performance peptides, we unpack what’s real, what’s marketing, and what’s still a bit of a grey area.

We also get into the rise of ingredient-led skincare, the skin barrier era, and the growing conversation around transparency in the beauty industry — including whether influencers should be disclosing treatments behind their glow-ups.

Plus, your weirdest beauty trend confessions and a few things we’ll never be trying again.

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Show Notes:

• Weird beauty trends you've tried — OPI shatter nail polish, at-home dermaplaning, dry shampoo as a dermaplaning guide, nappy rash cream for skincare, and more listener confessions
• Press-on nails update — Studio Hugh press-on nails review and why they're a game-changer
• Primers: Do you actually need one? — Why a well-prepped base might be all you need
• What are peptides? — Short chains of amino acids that act as biological messengers for your skin cells
• Types of peptides in skincare — Signal peptides, carrier peptides (copper peptides), enzyme inhibitor peptides, and neurotransmitter-inhibiting ("Botox-like") peptides
• Peptides beyond skincare — Hormonal peptides (Ozempic/GLP-1s), healing & regenerative peptides, and performance & longevity peptides
• Are peptides the new Botox? — The conversation around transparency, glow-ups, and undisclosed treatments
• Should influencers disclose treatments? — The ethics of beauty transparency on social media
• The rise of ingredient-focused skincare — How TikTok and short-form content changed the beauty conversation
• Korean skincare & the skin barrier trend — Why less can be more with active ingredients
• Injectable peptides: risks & concerns — Lack of clinical evidence, unregulated sources, potential tumor growth stimulation (BPC-157), stacking risks, and immune responses
• Allergic reactions from repeated exposure — Real stories about developing allergies to hair dye, gel nails, and latex gloves

Mentioned: Studio Hue, The Ordinary, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Josh Hamill, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Murphy's The Beauty

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This week on glossy*, we’re getting into dupe culture and asking where the line really is between inspiration and imitation.

From beauty and skincare to fashion, fragrance and homewares, we unpack why “dupes” are everywhere right now, why some feel fun and accessible, and why others leave a bad taste. We chat MCoBeauty, Rhode, Zara, Kmart, Charlotte Tilbury, Paris Georgia and more, and get into the bigger conversation around trend cycles, social media, affordability, brand loyalty and the pressure to keep up.

Are dupes making beauty and fashion more accessible, or are some brands taking it too far? And when does a copy stop feeling clever and start feeling uncomfortable?

It’s a juicy one.

If you’ve ever compared the cheaper version, been tempted by the lookalike, or wondered whether the original is really worth it, this episode is for you.

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We're back for 2026! 🎉 After a summer hiatus (solo parenting, work chaos, and life happening), Jaz and Hannah return with their beauty recommendations and some exciting updates.

We chat about: ✨ Why we took a break – and why we're back stronger ✨ New ventures: By Glossy is officially live for events, weddings & lessons ✨ Life updates: ADHD diagnosis, new puppy Della, Bali plans ✨ What we're watching: Shrinking, Tehran, Landman, The Beauty ✨ Our current beauty obsessions across hair, makeup & fragrance ✨ Supporting local: Emma Lewisham's sustainability wins

Grab your coffee and join us for an episode packed with recommendations, real talk, and a little laughter along the way.

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🛍️ KEY PRODUCTS & BRANDS MENTIONED

Hair Care:

Styling & Finishing:

• Archive Prologue Primer ($11 mini)
• Archive Liquid Hairspray (humidity-proof)
• Kevin Murphy Touchable Spray Wax
• Davines Oi Oil
• Davines Oi Soufflé Mousse

Treatment:

• K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask (50ml & 150ml salon size)

Tools:

• Flexi/Wet Detangle Brush

Makeup:

Face:

• IT Cosmetics CC Cream Foundation
• YSL All Hours Glow Foundation
• Mecca Cosmetica In Good Light Palette ($109 - powder, bronzer, blush, highlighter)
• Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
• Mecca Max Blush Sticks ($25 - shade: Sun Swept)
• Rare Beauty Liquid/Cream Blush
• Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray
• Mecca Max Milk It Mist
• L'Oréal Infallible 3 Second Setting Mist

Concealer:

• NARS Creamy Concealer
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Brows:

• L'Oréal Faux Brow Pen (dual-prong)
• Mecca Brow Guru Cutting Edge Brow Pencil

Eyes:

• Half Magic Eyeshadow Singles
• Mecca Max Zoom Shadow Stick
• Olive Mascara (hypoallergenic)
• Kevyn Aucoin Lash Curler

Lips:

• Revlon ColorStay Longwear Lip Liner (shade: Mauve)
• MAC Whirl Lip Pencil
• MAC Cork Lip Pencil

Fragrance:

• Zara Fashionably London Elixir (Jo Malone collab, ~$90-95)
• Zara Elegantly Tokyo (30ml, jasmine notes)
• Zara Red Temptation (Baccarat Rouge dupe)
• Dead Cool Fragrance No. 1

Skincare:

• Emma Lewisham (NZ brand, B-Corp rating 121, refillable)
• Emma Lewisham Mineral Glow Serum SPF 50

Miscellaneous:

• Compeed Blister Bandaids
• Gem Tal Deodorant (Le Labo Santal 33 dupe)
• Dymista Nasal Spray

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