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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Have beauty trends have officially lost the plot?&nbsp;
In this episode, we break down peptides: what they are, why they&rsquo;re everywhere, and how they&rsquo;ve gone from skincare ingredient to full-blown injectable trend. From &ldquo;botox-like&rdquo; serums to regenerative and performance peptides, we unpack what&rsquo;s real, what&rsquo;s marketing, and what&rsquo;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 &mdash; including whether influencers should be disclosing treatments behind their glow-ups.
Plus, your weirdest beauty trend confessions and a few things we&rsquo;ll never be trying again.
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Show Notes:
<ul>
<li>Weird beauty trends you've tried &mdash; OPI shatter nail polish, at-home dermaplaning, dry shampoo as a dermaplaning guide, nappy rash cream for skincare, and more listener confessions</li>
<li>Press-on nails update &mdash; Studio Hugh press-on nails review and why they're a game-changer</li>
<li>Primers: Do you actually need one? &mdash; Why a well-prepped base might be all you need</li>
<li>What are peptides? &mdash; Short chains of amino acids that act as biological messengers for your skin cells</li>
<li>Types of peptides in skincare &mdash; Signal peptides, carrier peptides (copper peptides), enzyme inhibitor peptides, and neurotransmitter-inhibiting ("Botox-like") peptides</li>
<li>Peptides beyond skincare &mdash; Hormonal peptides (Ozempic/GLP-1s), healing &amp; regenerative peptides, and performance &amp; longevity peptides</li>
<li>Are peptides the new Botox? &mdash; The conversation around transparency, glow-ups, and undisclosed treatments</li>
<li>Should influencers disclose treatments? &mdash; The ethics of beauty transparency on social media</li>
<li>The rise of ingredient-focused skincare &mdash; How TikTok and short-form content changed the beauty conversation</li>
<li>Korean skincare &amp; the skin barrier trend &mdash; Why less can be more with active ingredients</li>
<li>Injectable peptides: risks &amp; concerns &mdash; Lack of clinical evidence, unregulated sources, potential tumor growth stimulation (BPC-157), stacking risks, and immune responses</li>
<li>Allergic reactions from repeated exposure &mdash; Real stories about developing allergies to hair dye, gel nails, and latex gloves</li>
</ul>
Mentioned: Studio Hue, The Ordinary, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Josh Hamill, Kim Kardashian, Ryan Murphy's&nbsp;The Beauty
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Our signature&nbsp;glossy*&nbsp;theme track by&nbsp;Mike Newport (@mikenewportmusic)&nbsp;and&nbsp;SIDD (@iamsiddmusic)&nbsp;🎶
🎧 Listen on Spotify
📸 Follow for behind-the-scenes &rarr; @glossypod
💌 Submit your Glossy Goss dilemmas &rarr; slide into our insta DMs

Welcome to Glossy - where besties Hannah & Jaz spill, share, and slightly overshare about all things beauty, life, and a little chaos in between. Between us we’ve done it all - salons, counters, sets, and hundreds of bottles of fake tan later, we’re diving into honest chats, expert tips, and the beauty confessions you won’t hear anywhere else 🎙

New episodes every other week on all streaming platforms 💋

Follow us on Instagram @glossypod for behind-the-scenes + listener dilemmas.

Welcome to Glossy - where besties Hannah &amp; Jaz spill, share, and slightly overshare about all things beauty, life, and a little chaos in between. Between us we&rsquo;ve done it all - salons, counters, sets, and hundreds of bottles of fake tan later, we&rsquo;re diving into honest chats, expert tips, and the beauty confessions you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else 🎙
New episodes every other week on all streaming platforms 💋
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glossypod/?hl=en"> @glossypod</a> for behind-the-scenes + listener dilemmas.

glossy* podcast

Welcome to Glossy - where besties Hannah & Jaz spill, share, and slightly overshare about all things beauty, life, and a little chaos in between. Between us we’ve done it all - salons, counters, sets, and hundreds of bottles of fake tan later, we’re diving into honest chats, expert tips, and the beauty confessions you won’t hear anywhere else🎙

New episodes every other week on all streaming platforms 💋 

Follow us on Instagram @glossypod for behind-the-scenes + listener dilemmas.

Welcome to Glossy - where besties Hannah &amp; Jaz spill, share, and slightly overshare about all things beauty, life, and a little chaos in between. Between us we&rsquo;ve done it all - salons, counters, sets, and hundreds of bottles of fake tan later, we&rsquo;re diving into honest chats, expert tips, and the beauty confessions you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else🎙
New episodes every other week on all streaming platforms 💋&nbsp;
Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glossypod/?hl=en">@glossypod</a> for behind-the-scenes + listener dilemmas.