2025 Beauty Year-in-Review: Kylie's Surgery Reveal, The “Guadalajara Facelift," Creator Wars & More

2025 Beauty Year in Review! We’re getting "spicy" about the industry’s biggest wins and flops. From the viral Guadalajara facelift taking over TikTok to the rise of cosmetic surgery transparency, we break down the moments that defined beauty this year. As beauty conglomerates shift their focus, we discuss why "integrity" is the new "authenticity" and how the "glam squad" (led by experts like Hung Vanngo and Chris McMillan) is officially outshining the A-list celebrity brand. Plus, we celebrate Gen X beauty finally having its main character moment! 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The Year of the Hollywood Facelift: Breaking down Kylie Jenner’s 445cc silicone implant reveal, Simone Biles’ blepharoplasty, and why everyone is talking about the Guadalajara facelift lady (Michelle Wood). The Skims Beauty Play: Why hiring Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye (formerly of Ami Colé) was a genius credibility move for Kim Kardashian. Product Placement Fails: Why the Estée Lauder moments in Nobody Wants This and Oribe in All’s Fair sparked an "integrity deficit" in our group chats. Gen X Reclaims the Spotlight: How the over-40 demographic is finally winning at retail and in the creator economy. The Creator Wars: Unpacking DEI backpedaling and what the "Integrity Deficit" means for Big Beauty in 2026. Related episodes like this: Lisa Eldridge Shares All Her Makeup Secrets! https://youtube.com/watch?v=TFN_g4HAiqE Jennifer Aniston's Hairstylist Chris McMillan: "The Rachel" Haircut, Best Hair Tips & His NEW Line https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndpcEe2etA Why Blepharoplasty is Everywhere Right Now With Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr Babak Maleki https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-blepharoplasty-is-everywhere-right-now-the-best/id1214452771?i=1000740591844 Links & Social Media: Get all product and episode details: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 🇺🇸Shop, and follow, our USA Amazon storefront for even more deals! https://www.amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast 🇨🇦Shop, and follow, our Canadian Amazon storefront for even more deals! https://www.amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast Join the Breaking Beauty community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Substack Signup: https://substack.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 Hosts: Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en and Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg Produced by Dear Media Studio: https://dearmedia.com/ More about our podcast: “If you're going to trust anyone's beauty expertise, make it Breaking Beauty's founders, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins” - ELLE.com Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good every single Wednesday. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in learning tips from the absolute best talent in the beauty biz, tune for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, skincare guru Dr. Shereene Idriss and breakthrough people who are moving the needle in beauty today: everyone from celebs like Hailey Bieber and Tracee Ellis Ross to creators like Jackie Aina and Mikayla Nogueira. Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!