Solo Episode: The Devil Wears Lancôme? Movie Marketing Gone Wild, Jo Malone Zara Drama and Can Acne Ever be “Sexy”?
About this episode
The episode discusses recent headlines in the beauty industry, including celebrity endorsements, product marketing, and new skincare launches.
Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing product marketing for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to the latest beauty lawsuit, we are breaking down the hot takes that you have been waiting for. Plus! We found a new book for your French pharmacy obsession, a totally accessible luxury-meets-skincare shower buy and we’re weighing in on the massive (and controversial) launch of Alix Earle’s new acne-focused skincare brand. Editorial note: This episode was recorded April 10 2026. You’ll hear about: Gisele Bündchen is better than ever: While fashion campaigns turn their attention to mature models, we chat about the drugstore beauty brand that just landed Gisele as its very first global ambassador The “K-Pop” sunscreen phenomenon: How brands like Anua are leveraging "K-Pop Demon Hunters" to help make sunscreen cool for Gen Z Jo Malone vs. Jo Malone: The "scent-sational" legal battle between the Estée Lauder parent company and the founder herself over her Zara collaboration The “Devil Wears Prada” sequel: We discuss the blatant — but brilliant — movie marketing…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jill Dunn, Carlene Higgins
Topics covered
- movie marketing
- beauty lawsuits
- skincare
- product placement
- celebrity endorsements
- K-Pop influence
- acne-focused skincare
Keywords
- beauty news
- Gisele Bündchen
- Jo Malone
- acne skincare
- K-Pop sunscreen
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Lancôme
- Estée Lauder
- product marketing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jo Malone, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, L’Oréal
Products: K-Pop sunscreen
Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada 2, The French Skincare Bible: Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin
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