Gloss Angeles · Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan

Kris Jenner’s Facelift Debut and The Surprising Top Fragrances of 2025

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Kirbie and Sara reveal they saw Kris Jenner's facelift up close at a Shark beauty event.

Kirby and Sarah, hosts of the beauty podcast Gloss Angeles, recount attending a Shark Beauty event featuring Kris Jenner and hairstylist Chris Appleton. They describe Jenner's appearance at the event following her recent, much-discussed facelift. The event launched the Shark Glam, a new hot tool air styling and drying system promoted as faster and less damaging than previous models. Chris Appleton interviewed Kris Jenner on stage, where she referenced the hairstyle he created for her that "broke the internet." The hosts confirm Jenner wore a blonde wig for the event and emphasize how impressive her surgical results appear in person. They speculate her surgeon is Dr. Steven Levine, noting reports that his facelifts can cost around $300,000 and consultations are now a "badge of honor." The hosts observe Jenner looks younger now than in a 2017 selfie, crediting both the procedure and a lifetime of skincare, like her famous hot towel makeup removal tip. A key insight is that the best facelift results come from patients with a long history of sun protection and skin care, as texture cannot be fully reversed by surgery alone. The hosts found Jenner charming and emotionally open, noting she teared up while calling this her favorite decade of life. They also received Shark's new $400 facial device, which combines hydrofacial extraction, hydration infusion, and a heated/cooled sculpting tool. The conversation shifts to a Beauty Independent report on 2025's top-selling fragrances. Data shows Sol de Janeiro, owned by L'Occitane, holds 10 of the top 20 spots at Sephora, with its Cheirosa 48 mist a major seller. However, the number one fragrance at Sephora is Kayali's Yum Bougie Marshmallow. The hosts discuss the value of Sephora's fragrance sampler sets, which include a voucher for a full-size bottle. Fragrance rankings differ by retailer: Ulta's list includes more legacy brands like YSL and Chanel, while Amazon's features viral TikTok shop brands like La Taffa, linked to Love Island's Huda via AI videos. The hosts note Rare Beauty's fragrance landed on the Sephora list just a month after its July launch. They debate store layouts, suggesting Ulta's fragrance displays are more accessible than Sephora's. The episode maintains a conversational and enthusiastic tone, blending firsthand event reporting with industry news analysis. Listeners who enjoy behind-the-scenes beauty event gossip and data-driven product trend reports will love this episode. Those seeking highly structured, single-topic deep dives might find the free-flowing format less engaging.

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