Breaking Beauty Podcast: Episode Summary

Title: The #DamnGood Amazon Prime Day 2025 Beauty Deals That We’re Adding to Cart!
Hosts: Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins
Release Date: July 8, 2025

Introduction to Amazon Prime Day 2025

In this special bonus episode, longtime beauty editors Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins dive into the excitement of Amazon Prime Day 2025, which spans four days this year—twice as long as usual and occurring a week earlier. They emphasize the opportunity for listeners to "shop smarter" and take advantage of substantial savings on a vast array of beauty products.

Jill Dunn [00:35]: "Today is a very exciting bonus episode... it's actually four days, which is incredible. So there's no excuse to not save."

Carlene expresses her enthusiasm about discovering new favorite products and highlights the variety of price points available, catering to both budget-conscious listeners and those willing to invest in quality finds.

Carlene Higgins [01:01]: "This is going to be my favorite one where I'm just like obsessed with the products... I found so much great budget finds which we know our audience loves."

Curating the Best K-Beauty Deals

The hosts delve into the popularity of K-Beauty on Amazon, noting its accessibility and the extensive selection available. They discuss specific brands and products, offering listeners curated recommendations and insights into the latest trends.

Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens: Carlene tackles the recent FDA regulations affecting K-Beauty sunscreens, particularly focusing on Beauty of Joseon's transition to the North American version of their original sunscreen. While the original "Relief Sun Rice Plus Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++" is no longer available in the U.S., the new "Daily Relief Sunscreen SPF 40" is introduced with a discount of up to 38%.

Carlene Higgins [07:05]: "Beauty of Joseon sunscreens... the new Daily Relief sunscreen is what this new North American version is called. It's an SPF 40 that is part of the promotion for up to 38% off."

Jill highlights the importance of purchasing directly from the official store to avoid counterfeit products and encourages listeners to explore their Amazon storefronts for the most reliable deals.

Jill Dunn [10:22]: "We're going to link to everything on our website... So that's the safest bet."

NEMO Pimple Patches: Carlene introduces listeners to NEMO's "Cognito Spot Patch," praising its effectiveness in treating whiteheads without the bulkiness of other brands. She shares personal anecdotes about her daughter's positive experiences with the product.

Carlene Higgins [11:35]: "Unlike the other ones, they work. They really draw out all of the gunk."

Olay's New SPF Cream: Jill discusses Olay's latest SPF-infused moisturizer, part of their Super range. She emphasizes its multi-functional benefits, including hydration, smoothing, and brightening, coupled with broad-spectrum protection.

Jill Dunn [16:45]: "It's meant to hydrate, smooth, brighten... Anytime that you can like do the two in one where you're getting that real hydration, I would say it's quite hydrating."

Makeup Must-Haves for Prime Day

The episode transitions into makeup deals, with the hosts highlighting innovative and viral products available at discounted prices during Amazon Prime Day.

Maybelline New York Grippy Serum Primer: Carlene is particularly excited about Maybelline's new primer, which has gained viral popularity for its "grippy" polymer technology that prevents makeup from pilling and provides a glass-skin effect.

Carlene Higgins [23:00]: "This is a serum to grip polymer technology. It's a primer, but it's a grippy serum... it gives you this glass skin effect."

She recounts a personal test where the primer effectively prevented common makeup issues like cracking and pilling, making it a "miracle product" in her eyes.

Carlene Higgins [24:17]: "This, to me, is like a miracle product. Like, I haven't tried anything this good in so long."

L'Oréal Paris Faux Brow: Jill introduces L'Oréal's innovative faux brow pen, which offers precision akin to liquid liners but is designed specifically for creating natural, full brows. The product is praised for its waterproof and sweatproof qualities, making it ideal for summer use.

Jill Dunn [29:06]: "This one is really great to create these, like, naturally full brows."

Carlene shares her experience with the product, noting its complexity for novice users but recognizing its potential for advanced makeup enthusiasts.

Carlene Higgins [30:37]: "I found it a little bit difficult to work with... I prefer a single stroke, but I think if you're an advanced makeup user... it can be an excellent product."

Skincare Essentials and Innovations

Jill and Carlene continue to explore a variety of skincare products that are part of the Amazon Prime Day promotions, emphasizing discounts and the benefits of each product.

Neutrogena Sun Care: Jill advocates for Neutrogena's reliable sun care products, particularly the "Dry Touch SPF 60," which she uses for its robust protection.

Jill Dunn [14:32]: "What I am actually using is Neutrogena. It's like I know I will not burn."

Medicaid Skincare: Jill highlights Medicaid, a brand recently acquired by L'Oréal, offering a range of effective skincare products now available at 30% off on Amazon.

Jill Dunn [19:15]: "All products are 30% off from Medicaid... including the Medicaid Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, normally $92 and on sale for $64 US."

Skin Fix Water Cream: Carlene praises Skin Fix's "Barrier Balancing Water Cream," ideal for summer use due to its lightweight, hydrating properties.

Carlene Higgins [20:42]: "It's so amazing. It's great for summer."

Casa X and Christophe Robin: Jill mentions Casa X's pioneering role in K-Beauty and Christophe Robin's innovative hair treatments, both featured with significant discounts.

Jill Dunn [44:18]: "They have a color depositing hair mask that I will be using. It's amazing for toning brassiness."

Additional Beauty Treasures

The hosts share their personal favorites and must-have items beyond traditional skincare and makeup, ensuring a comprehensive guide for listeners.

Maison Louis Marie Perfumes: Jill introduces Maison Louis Marie, a French-inspired fragrance brand, and recommends their discovery set and new hair and body mists, which combine perfumery with skincare benefits.

Jill Dunn [42:11]: "I love the Maison Louis Marie natural roll-on perfume oil five-piece discovery set. It's $55 in the US, $77 in Canada."

EPHD Bond Repair Nail Treatment: Carlene showcases EPHD's innovative nail treatment that utilizes bond-repair technology typically found in hair care products, offering a solution for brittle and weak nails at 20% off.

Carlene Higgins [38:53]: "It's a spray-in and it was created by one of the original founders and chemists behind Olaplex. So this is like next-generation Olaplex."

Main Hair Tools: Jill highlights the "Maintain Waves Hair Kit" from Main Hair Tools, founded by Jen Atkin, now available at half price. The kit includes essential tools for achieving beach waves, praised for their quality and affordability.

Jill Dunn [48:13]: "It's a product that is half price, and that is from Main Hair Tools... you can get it for $50."

Deepest Discounts of the Hour

As the episode wraps up, both hosts reveal their top discounted products available during Amazon Prime Day, providing listeners with exclusive deals to maximize their savings.

Carlene's Pick – Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All-in-One Cream Y: Carlene recommends Cosrx's highly effective moisturizing cream infused with 92% snail mucin, offering intensive hydration and skin barrier repair at nearly half price (46% off).

Carlene Higgins [45:27]: "This is about $26 regularly US so it's probably close to about $30 Canadian. I think not as many people know about this."

Jill's Pick – Main Hair Tools' Maintain Waves Hair Kit: Jill reiterates her favorite deal on the Maintain Waves Hair Kit, emphasizing its value and the quality synonymous with Jen Atkin's brand.

Jill Dunn [48:13]: "It's a product that is half price, and that is from Main Hair Tools. It's new to Amazon and their main Maintain Waves Hair Kit is normally $100 and you can get it for $50."

Conclusion and Call to Action

Jill and Carlene encourage listeners to visit their website and Amazon storefronts for detailed product links and exclusive promo codes. They invite their audience to share their Prime Day finds on social media, fostering a community of beauty enthusiasts eager to showcase their purchases.

Jill Dunn [49:35]: "You can find on our website, we're linking to it and in our show notes, we will link to our storefronts."

The episode concludes with a friendly invitation to subscribe, join their newsletter, and connect via social platforms to stay updated on the latest beauty deals and trends.

Notable Quotes:

• Jill Dunn [00:35]: "Today is a very exciting bonus episode... it's actually four days, which is incredible. So there's no excuse to not save."

• Carlene Higgins [07:05]: "Beauty of Joseon sunscreens... the new Daily Relief sunscreen is what this new North American version is called. It's an SPF 40 that is part of the promotion for up to 38% off."

• Carlene Higgins [23:00]: "This is a serum to grip polymer technology. It's a primer, but it's a grippy serum... it gives you this glass skin effect."

• Jill Dunn [29:06]: "This one is really great to create these, like, naturally full brows."

• Carlene Higgins [38:53]: "It's a spray-in and it was created by one of the original founders and chemists behind Olaplex. So this is like next-generation Olaplex."

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