What No One Tells You About Aging — With the Woman Who Built Luxury Beauty for Women 40+ Sarah Creal

Sarah Creal is a beauty industry veteran, former CEO and co-founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty, longtime executive at Tom Ford Beauty, and founder of her eponymous makeup brand, Sarah Creal. In this intimate conversation with Amy Chang, they examine the myth of “aging gracefully,” what happens to women’s visibility as they age, how to navigate the tension between resistance and acceptance, and where the beauty industry still has room to evolve in serving women over time. ⏰ Timecodes 00:00 — Cold open: why “aging gracefully” still feels like a trap 01:12 — Intro to the episode + Sarah Creal’s background 03:08 — How Sarah has personally experienced aging 05:20 — How sleep, alcohol, diet, and stress impact aging 06:03 — Confidence, self-compassion, and the best parts of getting older 08:22 — Menopause, hormones, and the freedom of saying no 09:13 — Embracing aging vs aesthetic treatments 11:29 — PRF, peptides, NAD, and being an informed consumer 15:23 — Beauty marketing, tokenism, and “inclusive” messaging 17:18 — Why women 40+ are still underserved in beauty 20:10 — Skincare and makeup for mature skin: what actually works 25:01 — The invisible labor of beauty and Amy’s swan metaphor 28:46 — Building a brand for women over 40: insights and gaps 32:24 — Why women over 55 are “quiet quitting” mascara 40:04 — Motherhood, capacity, and redefining what matters 57:18 — Fundraising, investor bias, and building a female-founded brand → Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram → Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode. ABOUT MIRROR MIRROR Mirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare. Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means. LISTEN ANYWHERE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast/mirror-mirror-with-amy-chang/id1876357199 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcpTY7ObN43ugrGsZtxgl?si=dbeb2c865aec4b21 Instagram: @mirrormirrorwithamy #beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #haircare