Laura Geller’s $1 Million Secrets: Why Gen X Beauty is Taking Over in 2026

Laura Geller reveals the secrets to GenX beauty, her viral success in 2026 and what it's like to work with Audrey Hepburn??! In this episode, the "QVC Queen" and legendary makeup artist Laura Geller joins us to discuss her journey from Broadway backstage to creating an Amazon #1 bestseller. Whether you’re looking for the best makeup for mature skin or want to hear behind-the-scenes stories about Broadway stars, this deep dive covers it all. Laura explains why she refused to use 20-year-old models for her brand and how she’s reclaiming "aspirational" beauty for women over 40. Plus, get a pro masterclass on hooded eyes, textured lids, and the "Big Three" areas of the face that need definition as we age. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/3540437 LAURA GELLER | Baked Balance-N-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38488151 LAURA GELLER | Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38488339 LAURA GELLER | Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator In Gilded Honey: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38489699 ONE/SIZE BY PATRICK STARRR | On Til Dawn Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38489077 ONE/SIZE BY PATRICK STARRR | Go Off Makeup Dissolving Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38489249 LAURA GELLER | Kajal Longwear Eyeliner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38489473 TARTE | CC Full Coverage Undereye Color Corrector: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38489904 DR. DENESE | Advanced Firming Facial Pads: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38490819 PETER THOMAS ROTH | Even Smoother Glycolic Retinol Resurfacing Peel Pads: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38490257 DR. DENNIS GROSS | Alpha Beta - Ultra Gentle Daily Peel : https://go.shopmy.us/p-38490593 BEEKMAN 1802 | Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38491172 PHILOSOPHY | The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38492357 JONES ROAD BEAUTY | What The Foundation Tinted Moisture Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-38492253 #MatureBeauty #LauraGeller #GenXBeauty #MakeupTips2026 #makeupartist 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 Related episodes like this: ✨Bobbi Brown Reveals Her Makeup Secrets & Career Tips: Jones Road Miracle Balm & "Still Bobbi" Memoir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_5MLwBqvU0 ✨Timeless Makeup Secrets with Katey Denno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb-NspoOLYY ✨Patrick Starrr Answers Your Most Googled Makeup Questions!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patrick-starrr-answers-your-most-googled-makeup-questions/id1214452771?i=1000508437631 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!