LifeGLOSS is a Beauty podcast for sassy and seasoned women who have lived life- and have a drawer full of lipgloss to prove it.
Join Cosmetic Industry/ Make-up Artist mavens Hillary Clark-Mina and Susan Gerdeman as they discuss life and how it relates to the world of beauty - inside and out - as beauty veterans who have been in the trenches (behind the counters and behind the scenes) with more than 5 decades of combined experience.
Share product reviews, talk about facing life with fine lines, learn tips & techniques, and join beauty industry guests to get in on the “Glossip”.
Serious and seriously irreverent. Enjoy lots of laughter and tears- but no mess - our mascara is waterproof.
The conversation delves into the influence of 90s culture on makeup, the authenticity and real-life application of makeup, the individuality and personal style of the era, the influence of fashion and celebrity culture, makeup techniques and products, simplicity and minimalism in makeup, signature lip colors and makeup trends, eyeshadow and makeup techniques, mascara preferences and makeup tools, and the impact of makeup on age perception. The discussion also transitions to part two, focusing on makeup brands and products of the 90s. The conversation delves into the pioneers of the makeup industry, the evolution of makeup techniques, distinctive brand looks and uniforms, the influence of makeup brands and counter culture, the transition to modern makeup trends, the birth of indie makeup brands, innovations and popular makeup brands of the 90s, revolutionary makeup techniques and brands, and the role of beauty directors and training in the 90s.
Takeaways
90s makeup was characterized by a specific look and style.
The 90s makeup culture was influenced by specific brands and products. Makeup industry in the 80s and 90s
Innovation and training in the makeup industry
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to 90s Makeup
05:17 Authenticity and Real-Life Makeup
11:07 Blush and Makeup Application
16:07 Mascara Preferences and Makeup Tools
21:19 Distinctive Brand Looks and Uniforms
27:28 The Birth of Indie Makeup Brands
If you love makeup minis, this episode is for you! Stella Summer created Haute Minute Makeup to solve the problem of heavy makeup bags, tiny purses and boring mini products available on the market. Her answer, work with the country's leading cosmetic chemist to pull the top selling makeup shades of all time, make them clean, make them pro quality and make them mini. Over 45 shades to choose from including genius mini tools and matching Glam Bag. Why didn't we thhink of this soon...
19 Feb 2026
Buy, Buy Baby! How Do You Shop For Makeup
In this conversation, Susan and Hillary explore the evolving landscape of beauty purchasing, discussing the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping, and the cultural implications of these changes. They delve into global trends, generational differences in shopping behavior, and the importance of human interaction in the beauty industry. The discussion highlights the nostalgia for in-person experiences and the need for brands to create engaging retail environments to attract cons...
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Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100
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