Lipstick on the Rim
Episode: Spring Must Haves: Our Products, Picks and Ultimate Must-Haves
Date: April 7, 2026
Hosts: Molly Sims & Emese Gormley
Episode Overview
In this lively Spring Must Haves episode, Molly Sims and her best friend Emese Gormley dive deep into all things beauty and wellness to help listeners refresh their routines for the new season. Fresh off enduring a long, dry winter, the duo enthusiastically shares their favorite product discoveries, seasonal staples, and new launches spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and body care. Expect candid reviews, honest product breakdowns, layering tips, laughs, and a treasure trove of insider tips as they bring “girl’s night energy” and loads of practical advice.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Kicking Off Spring Beauty Swaps
[02:05 – 02:36]
- Molly and Emese are thrilled to leave winter behind and embrace spring, signaling a swap of heavy, hydrating winter products for lighter, glow-boosting formulas.
- Molly: “We survived winter, dry skin, heavy layers, exhaustion. And now we are officially on the other side.” [02:05]
2. Lip & Cheek Standouts
[02:53 – 03:35, 21:54 – 23:21]
- Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain (Rosette) – Molly’s everyday favorite, described as a “soft, cool pink – like a watercolor.” [03:03]
- Bobbi Brown Cheeky Pink Blush Stick – Sheer, buildable, and gives a “glassiness” to the cheeks. [21:54]
- Rhode Pocket Blush (Tan Line) – Cool kid-approved, but also Molly and Emese love it for its satiny, blendable color that looks like “pink married with a summer tan.” [22:42]
- Haus Labs Blush – Praised for its “glassy” effect and blendability. [22:24]
- “We love a blush. There’s never too many.” – Emese [22:39]
3. Skincare Shifts & Must-Haves
[03:35 – 10:55]
- Anu Manuka Essence – Emese recommends this $110 essence for repairing the winter-battered skin barrier; contains medical-grade manuka honey, hydrates, and balances pH. [03:35]
- “If you go down a rabbit hole, Manuka honey is actually used in hospitals for wound care.” – Emese [03:43]
- Molly’s Extreme Glow Dewy Peptide Plumping Serum ($68) – Launch exclusive! Designed for hydration, plumping, smoothing, and for that “glass of water to the face” effect. [07:24]
- “It does ten things in fifteen minutes.” – Molly [08:16]
- “You’re going to be smoother, brighter, but most important, plumpier.” – Emese [08:36]
- Mary Phillips LE Skin Weightless Serum Foundation ($49) – Emese’s dream skin-perfecter that feels more like skincare than makeup; includes niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for glow. [10:09]
4. Makeup Essential Refreshes
[04:54 – 24:51]
- Laneige Neo Blurring Powder ($25) – Molly calls this viral K-beauty powder a game-changer for absorbing oil without heavy feeling. [04:54]
- “You do not feel this powder.” – Molly [05:13]
- Gucci Sunkissed Bronzer (Shade 01) ($65) – A “not-orange, not-muddy” talc-free bronzer for a healthy, sun-kissed finish. [06:04]
- Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Sheer Cream ($268) – Emese’s 2-year favorite: a hydrating, one-step day cream with tint for effortless, glowing skin. [17:43]
- Prada Blurring Micro Correcting Concealer ($48, Shade LW3) – “Sheer, but covers,” applies seamlessly without settling in fine lines. [19:03]
- Armani Beauty Eye Tint (Cashew) ($39) – A cream-to-powder shadow providing a polished, crease-free, semi-matte look. [24:08]
- Suede Lash Lift Mascara (Dark Brown) ($30) – Patti Dubroff’s pick, loved for separation, zero flaking, and a natural look. [23:21]
- “It doesn’t flake. It goes on thin. It separates.” – Molly [23:32]
5. Cosmetic Insider Secrets
[15:06 – 17:41]
- Upneeq Prescription Eyedrops – Patty Dubroff’s eye-opening makeup kit secret. FDA-approved, lifts lids for a wide-awake look, lasts 8 hours. [15:06]
- “It’s a non-surgical bleph.” – Molly [17:20]
- Layers & Prep Advice: Emese recommends layering subtle stains (like Summer Fridays) and using Bobbi Brown’s stick over Haus Lab blush for next-level glow. [03:12, 22:24]
- Concealer Caution: Not all raved-about products work for everyone. Natasha Denona’s concealer “was so bad on my skin…I actually threw it in the garbage.” – Emese [20:30]
6. Fragrance Fixes
[21:04 – 25:51]
- Bottega Veneta Culpo de Sol – Emese describes it as “Mediterranean sunshine in a bottle…bergamot, angelica, orange blossom, a little musk, a little vanilla.” [21:06]
- Kai Perfume Oil – Molly’s daily “signature” gardenia-forward spring scent; “gets a compliment every time.” [12:35]
- Henry Rose London 1983 ($35) – Michelle Pfeiffer’s line; fig, green, black pepper, velvet musk. “So good…very into a travel spray.” – Molly [25:08]
7. New Body & Haircare Favorites
[27:02 – 36:59]
- Ceremonia Piqui Flyaway Hair Wand ($18) – For those slick, smooth backed ponytails and taming brows. [27:02]
- One Skin OS01 Hair Scalp Serum – Peptide-based, reduces shedding and increases density; “Spring actually makes [hair loss] worse…this is going to be a game changer.” – Emese [28:59]
- Skylar Sacred Santal Hand Cream ($22) – Host-loved for both scent and luxury softness. [32:40]
- Saltyface Tanning Water ($42) – Australian mist for a gradual, believable glow, transfer-proof overnight. [34:11]
- Agent Nateur Body Balm ($99) – “Keeps your skin looking hydrated and gives it that youthful glow.” – Emese [35:23]
8. Seasonal Vibe: Letting in Light & Embracing Change
[14:49, 36:59 – 38:46]
- Molly and Emese chat about the mental and emotional effects of emerging from winter, prepping for spring getaways (like a recent girls’ trip to Cabo), and how little resets (from tanning water to fresh fragrances) can be the ultimate mood boost.
- “We are days away from summer. We just got back from Cabo!” – Molly [37:17]
- On daylight savings: “I just hate daylight savings time…it's depressive.” – Molly [37:52]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “You do not feel this powder. I do my T-zone…it's a huge viral product.” – Molly on Laneige Neo [05:13]
- “It’s like an upper bleph in an eyedrop.” – Emese on Upneeq [17:20]
- “If you have to be at the door at 7:30 in the morning, I just put [Natura Bisse Cocoon] on and some Wide Awake under my eyes and I’m good.” – Emese [17:43]
- “It just makes me look a little more polished. Can’t explain it…but it just makes my eyes brighter and pop.” – Emese on Armani Eye Tint [24:25]
- “These are really always my favorite episodes…we actually just get to chitty chatty Kathy with each other.” – Emese [38:20]
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------|------------------| | Opening & Spring reset intro | 02:05 – 02:36 | | Lip products & favorite stains | 02:53 – 03:35 | | Manuka honey essence & peptides | 03:35 – 04:39 | | Blurring powder and K-beauty | 04:54 – 05:54 | | Gucci bronzer & winter skin survival | 06:04 – 07:24 | | Extreme Glow Peptide Serum launch | 07:24 – 08:59 | | Serum foundation (Mary Phillips) | 10:09 – 10:55 | | Upneeq eyedrop story & application | 15:06 – 17:41 | | Everyday skin tints & concealer | 17:43 – 21:04 | | Seasonal fragrances | 21:04 – 25:51 | | Blush picks & layering tips | 21:54 – 23:21 | | Favorite mascara & shadow | 23:21 – 24:51 | | Hair, hand, and tanning products | 27:02 – 36:59 | | Body balm for ultimate hydration | 35:23 – 35:59 | | Spring vibe, travel, and closing chat | 36:59 – 38:46 |
Quick Reference Product List
- Skincare: Anu Manuka Essence, Molly Sims Extreme Glow Serum, Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon, OneSkin Hair Serum
- Makeup: Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain, Laneige Neo Powder, Gucci Sunkissed Bronzer, Mary Phillips LE Foundation, Prada Concealer, Armani Eye Tint, Suede Lash Lift Mascara, Bobbi Brown Cheeky Pink, Rhode Pocket Blush, Haus Labs Blush
- Body & Hair: Agent Nateur Body Balm, Saltyface Tanning Water, Skylar Hand Cream, Ceremonia Piqui Flyaway Wand
- Fragrance: Bottega Veneta Culpo de Sol, Henry Rose London 1983, Kai Perfume Oil
- Special Mentions: Upneeq Eyedrops (doctor required)
Final Thoughts
This episode is a spring beauty and wellness binge—chock-full of honest recommendations, layering hacks, and mini beauty philosophies for feeling and looking your best as you step into the sun. The hosts’ warmth, humor, and deep product knowledge make it both informative and relatable, perfect for anyone ready to shed winter skin (and mood) and glow into spring.
“I’m ready for spring. We are days away from summer.” – Molly Sims [37:14]