🔮2026 Beauty Forecast:Future of K-Beauty, "Patsumers," & Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Beauty Musts

Happy New Year, podfam! In this special "State of the Union" episode, we’re forecasting the trends, brands, and "extras" that will define beauty in 2026. Plus, we sit down with the legendary Sarah Michelle Gellar to talk 90s nostalgia, her Olay partnership, and the truth behind those Buffy reboot rumors. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨The Lifestyle Expansion: Why brands are selling pajamas and bags instead of just lipstick. ✨The Rise of "Patsumers": The new wave of influencers bridging the gap between patients and consumers. ✨DIY Face-Snatching: How K-Beauty ear seeding is taking over North America. ✨Sarah Michelle Gellar 2.0: What *really* happening with that Buffy reboot, meeting friends at the Alo gym. Plus her budget skincare secrets and 90s beauty regrets. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/3418873 OLAY | Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37236573 WESTMAN ATELIER | Vital Skincare Complexion Drops: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37236637 WESTMAN ATELIER | The Pajamas: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37236685 WESTMAN ATELIER | The Pinch Pot: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37236766 WESTMAN ATELIER | Lip Suede Matte Lipstick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37236898 ESTÉE LAUDER | Amber Musk Vanille EDP Eau De Parfum Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37237127 AERIN | Large Gold Comb: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37710843 AERIN | Constantin Bookends: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37237400 JENNY BIRD | Puffy Laptop Sleeve: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37237834 JENNY BIRD | Puffy Pouch Set Of Three: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37237886 JENNY BIRD | Sundra Convertible Belt: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37237944 GAP | GAP × Summer Fridays Heavyweight Oversized Logo Hoodie: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37238115 GAP | × Summer Fridays Logo Crew Socks (3-Pack): https://go.shopmy.us/p-37238151 SOFIE PAVITT | The Centre Handbag: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37238923 GLOSSIER | Mini Laptop Mirror: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37242641 GLOSSIER | Earbuds Beauty Bag Airpods Case - Default: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37710569 GLOSSIER | Cherry Lock: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37242667 RHODE SKIN | Oversized Bubble Bag: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243146 VIOLETTE_FR | Object of Reflexion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243184 BYAVA | V-Line Ear Seed Kit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243249 BYAVA | Jelloskin Lymphatic Drainage Gua Sha: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243328 BYAVA | Face Scalp Acupressure Massage Sculptor: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243390 PARFUMS DE MARLY | Delina Exclusif Eau De Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243598 MAC COSMETICS | Macximal Matte Lipstick - Folio: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37243823 LOUIS VITTON | Cherry Blossom Sac Retro Pm Takashi Murakami Handbag: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37244019 CHANEL | Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour - Rouge Noir: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37244270 Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/breakingbeautypodcast #BeautyTrends2026 #SarahMichelleGellar #KBeauty #SkincareRoutine #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #Podcast 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!