Skincare & Makeup Tips From a NYC Pro: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money)

Skincare & Makeup Tips From a NYC Pro: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money)

From BILFPOD by Mara Dorne

May 21, 2026 · 39 min · Season 1 · Episode 59

About this episode

Mara Dorne interviews makeup artist Amanda Gabbard about effective skincare and makeup tips, revealing industry secrets and personal insights.

🔥 Special Offer: Get 72% off all Sintra AI plans at https://sintra.ai/bilf or use code BILF — backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. What does a celebrity makeup artist ACTUALLY know that you don't? In this episode of the BILF Pod, host Mara sits down with Amanda Gabbard — professional makeup artist, esthetician, bride whisperer, and the woman behind some of the most powerful faces in the room (yes, including Kamala Harris). Amanda holds nothing back — from the beauty industry's dirty secrets to the drugstore products she swears by over luxury brands, to the skincare routine that will actually change your skin. In this episode: The rice powder hack for outdoor/summer weddings 💦 Why your moisturizer might be doing nothing for you Serums vs. moisturizers — what actually penetrates your skin The truth about makeup wipes (you're probably using them wrong) How Amanda built a 25-year career in NYC from scratch Why confidence IS kindness The one thing that makes you look older faster (and it's not your face) Whether you wear a full face every day or just want better skin — this one is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes

People in this episode

Host: Mara Dorne

Guest: Amanda Gabbard

Topics covered

  • skincare
  • makeup tips
  • beauty industry
  • confidence
  • NYC career

Keywords

  • skincare
  • makeup
  • beauty tips
  • NYC
  • confidence
  • moisturizers
  • serums
  • wedding makeup

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