The Alix Earle Gamble: Can Acne Be Sexy? Plus: Jo Malone Zara Drama & Devil Wears Prada 2 News

Is Alix Earle’s "sexy" acne marketing a genius move or a miss? This week we’re breaking down the beauty news of the moment. From Gisele Bündchen’s surprise drugstore partnership to why The Devil Wears Prada 2 is changing movie marketing forever, we are catching up on every major beauty headline from April 2026. 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: [00:01:10] Why did Garnier choose Gisele Bündchen as their new face for sustainability? [00:03:03] Can a K-Pop "Demon Hunter" actually convince Gen Z to wear sunscreen? [00:04:25] Why is Estée Lauder - the parent company - suing Jo Malone over her collaboration with Zara? [00:08:05] How is Lancôme taking over the product placement in The Devil Wears Prada 2? [00:11:29] Why has the body care category suddenly exploded into a luxury market? [00:12:40] Does Dove’s budget-friendly Serum + Oil body wash beat out luxury competitors? [00:17:28] How do you decode the secrets of French pharmacy skincare? [00:19:35] Did Alix Earle's Reale Actives skincare launch hit the mark? Or does "sexy” marketing not work for acne? We debate the strategy behind the influencer’s $5 million dollar first-day sales and the receipts she brought to social media. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/5013016 GARNIER | Garnier Fructis Diamond Sleek Shine-Coat Smoothing Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54972417 ANUA | KPop Demon Hunters Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54972577 LANCÔME | Absolue Longevity MD Reset Face Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54972739 DOVE - Oil Body Wash Serum+ Radiance with 50% Glycerin Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-55293642 Dove Oil Body Wash Serum + Soothing With 50% Glycerin Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-55293748 TOWER 28 | SOS Gentle Hydrating Gel Cleanser + Makeup Remover: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54973206 DR. MARINE VINCENT | The French Skincare Bible: Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54973515 BELLE BURDEN - Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54973821 Reale Actives: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54973898 Shop more of my favourite products here: https://shopmy.us/breakingbeautypodcast A message from our show sponsor: Discover the new Dove Serum + Oil Body Wash at www.dove.com/ca—now available on Amazon: https://go.shopmy.us/p-55293748 and in stores nationwide. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 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 Hailey Bieber and Tracee Ellis Ross to creators like Mikayla Nogueira.