BEAUTY TALK

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Danielle Gay (beauty director & executive editor) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) chat through their favourite budget and bougie products of the week and discuss whether double cleansing is a necessary skincare step or just a clever marketing ploy. Plus, the duo enlist skin expert and Parlour Room founder, Natalie Ferrari, to answer one of your at-home LED device questions.

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Eleanor Pendleton (founder & editor-in-chief) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) sit down with the co-founder of Ultra Violette, Ava Matthews. As one half of the duo behind the sunscreen brand that changed the game forever, Matthews knows a thing or two about capitalising on a gap in the market. Bursting onto the beauty scene in 2019, her brand has not only created cult products but has also started a much needed conversation about the importance of sun protection. From going into business with her boss to disrupting the skincare space and the value of personal challenges in building resilience, nothing was off limits during their chat.

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Eleanor Pendleton (founder & editor-in-chief) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) sit down with the CEO of Ella Baché, Pippa Hallas. Heading up the iconic skincare brand that was started in 1936 by her grandmother, Pippa is now at the helm of one of the most iconic, efficacious and beautiful skincare brands in the world. Renowned for her tenacity, dedication and enviable ability to take risks, the duo couldn’t wait to quiz Pippa about her business knack and commitment to innovation. From navigating a family business to the beauty products she cannot live without and her love of the ocean, nothing was off limits during their chat.

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Eleanor Pendleton (founder and editor-in-chief) And Rose Garnett (beauty writer) chat through their favourite budget and bougie products of the week and divulge the holy grail makeup products that you’ll always find in their makeup bags. Plus, the duo enlist hair stylist and curl specialist, Chrissy Zemura, to answer one of your curly hair-related questions.

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Danielle Gay (beauty director & executive editor) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) sit down with the woman behind iconic skincare brand Paula’s Choice, Paula Begoun. Founding her cult brand in 1975, it’s almost guaranteed that someone you know owns (and loves) at least one of her products. Translating her philosophy of using products that are simple, effective and don’t cost the earth into a business, it’s no wonder that Paula has had the success she has. From being labelled the ‘Cosmetics Cop’, to going from author to brand founder and why beauty is all about anti-inflammation, nothing was off-limits during their chat.

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Danielle Gay (beauty director & executive editor) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) chat through thier favourite budget and bougie products of the week and discuss how long you should really be waiting in between applying each skincare step. Plus, the duo enlist the help of Kelly George, from Kelly George Aesthetics in Tamworth, to answer one of your body-care related questions.

If you’re anything of a fashion lover, then today’s Gritty Pretty Radio guest is for you. Jenna Lyons is the very definition of fashion royalty. After spending 25 years at American fashion label, J. Crew, as creative director and president, Jenna has built a reputation of tenacity, creativity and a fashion eye like no other. But, for us beauty lovers, her most recent venture may be the most exciting to date. Launching her false eyelash brand, LoveSeen, in late 2020, Jenna has transitioned into the beauty space with ease. Now stocked at Mecca, the products (ranging from falsies to eyelash tools and glues) are on the fast track to becoming mainstays in makeup kits all over Australia. In today’s episode, Danielle Gay (beauty director & executive editor) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) chat to Jenna about resilience, her favourite thing about moving from fashion to beauty and how to perfect the art of the false lash.

Today’s guests, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland, are the duo behind the skincare line Summer Fridays. Launching in 2018, the brand quickly filled a gap in the market that we didn’t even know existed and it all started with one iconic product: the Jet Lag Mask. Renowned for its chic packaging and second-to-none formulas, the brand counts Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kim Kardashian West and Jen Atkin as firm fans. In today’s episode, Eleanor Pendleton (founder & editor-in-chief) and Danielle Gay (beauty director & executive editor) speak to the duo about mixing business and friendship, the joys of managing their own team and how they managed to crack the successful beauty brand code.