Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang

Flow & Flush: Brazilian Beauty Rituals & Lymphatic Drainage with Marianne Fonseca 16.06.2026 46min

Marianne Fonseca has been a model for 20 years. She's lived in Brazil, China, Europe, and the US. She's getting married in six days. And this week, she's flying to Costa Rica for stem cells before the ceremony.She also founded Gente Beauty — a Brazilian body care brand built around at-home lymphatic drainage — when nobody in the US had heard of lymphatic drainage and investors didn't understand what she was building. Three years later, the category has exploded, and Gente is stocked at Nordstrom, Revolve, and Amazon.This week on Mirror Mirror, I sit down with Marianne to talk about the Brazilian body care culture she grew up in, the 20-year modeling career that took her across the world, the brand she built from scratch that investors initially didn't believe in, and what it actually looks like to bring at-home lymphatic drainage into a daily routine.We also get surprisingly personal — her upcoming wedding, her love story (they met at an Oscar after-party and her fiancé wrote a song about it), and why she's getting stem cells done abroad six days before saying yes.→ 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 MIRRORMirror 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 ANYWHEREApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcpTY7...Instagram: @mirrormirrorwithamy#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics

Flow & Flush: The Science Behind Lymphatic Drainage with Rebecca Faria, Detox By Rebecca 10.06.2026 1h 6min

I gained 70 pounds with each of my pregnancies. After two kids, I assumed the soft tissue around my abdomen and lower back was just what came with being a mom. After one session with Rebecca Faria, the pioneer of Brazilian lymphatic drainage in the US, those "pockets of fat" were gone — and a six-pack I had never seen on my own body appeared overnight.It wasn't fat. It was lymphatic fluid I had been holding onto for years.This week on Mirror Mirror, I sit down with Rebecca Faria — founder of Detox by Rebecca in Beverly Hills, and the practitioner behind some of the most talked-about lymphatic drainage results in LA — for the expert deep-dive on what the lymphatic system actually does, why our modern lifestyle keeps it stuck, and what every woman should know about how it changes after pregnancy, in perimenopause, and as muscle mass declines.We also get into the morning and night routines Rebecca swears by, what cupping marks actually mean (mine were dark over my kidneys — she explained exactly why), and the at-home techniques anyone can do without ever stepping into a clinic.→ 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 MIRRORMirror 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 ANYWHEREApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast/mirror-mirror-with-amy-chang/id1876357199YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jhmgotD1awPuvobT7taFgInstagram: @mirrormirrorwithamy

A Beauty Founder Doing The Opposite Of Every Other Beauty Brand with Priscilla Tsai 03.06.2026 1h 16min

The beauty industry spent $32 billion on influencer marketing in 2025 and 80% of brands increased their influencer spend last year. Priscilla Tsai, the founder of Coco Kind, went the other direction. In this week's Mirror Mirror, I sit down with Priscilla Tsai— who's been building Coco Kind for 11 years — to talk about the unconventional moves that have actually worked. We get into why she stopped spending on traditional influencer campaigns, why she replaced influencer trips with customer brand trips (eight superfans, not eight creators), what "ultra-transparency" looks like when you publicly break down what every product actually costs to make, and why she'd rather have a thousand obsessed customers than a million who sort of like the 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 MIRRORMirror 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 ANYWHEREApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcpTY7...Instagram: @mirrormirrorwithamy#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics

Beauty Marketing After The Hype: What Actually Builds Trust with Camille Moore 26.05.2026 1h 10min

This week on Mirror Mirror, I'm joined by Camille Moore — brand strategist, founder of Third Eye Insights, and consultant to some of the largest beauty brands in the world — for the unfiltered breakdown of how beauty marketing actually works in 2026, who's winning, who's quietly dying, and how consumers can decode the difference.Pat McGrath Labs is reportedly up for sale to avoid bankruptcy. Rhode's mass-distribution deal may already be eroding its brand premium. Lululemon is committing what brand strategist Camille Moore calls "death by a thousand cuts." Augustinus Bader's Dua Lipa diffusion line was, in her view, a strategic mistake. And Summer Fridays stamping "Made in Korea" on the front of its packaging? That's where this conversation gets honest. → 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 MIRRORMirror 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 ANYWHEREApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast...Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m2XPnXRIag&t=1043s Instagram: @mirrormirrorwithamy#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #plasticsurgery #cosmeticsurgery

Under The Needle: What You Should Know Before Your Next Treatment Pt. 2 with Dr. Terry Dubrow 19.05.2026 1h 9min

What actually happens when plastic surgery or cosmetic treatments go wrong? In this episode of Mirror Mirror, Amy Chang sits down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow for an honest conversation about the side of aesthetic medicine most people do not want to talk about: complications. From filler emergencies and vascular occlusion to revision surgery, med spa red flags, surgical regret, and the emotional fallout of a procedure gone wrong, Dr. Dubrow explains what patients need to know before, during, and after cosmetic treatment.

Under the Needle: What You Should Know Before Your Next Treatment Pt. 1 with Dr. Prem Tripathi 12.05.2026 42min

What should you actually know before getting filler, Botox, blepharoplasty, or plastic surgery?In this episode of Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Prem Tripathi breaks down the hidden realities of the aesthetics industry, from unqualified injectors and filler migration to counterfeit Botox, overfilled faces, med spa red flags, and why “natural” cosmetic work is harder than ever. We also discuss why filler trends are collapsing, what procedures actually work, the future of aesthetics, and the risks most patients underestimate before going under the needle or knife.

Skincare Mythbusting: Myths About Skincare That Are Ruining Your Skin | Mirror Mirror The Inbox 09.05.2026 9min

Amy Chang breaks down the skincare and aesthetics myths people still believe, from “clean beauty” marketing to SPF misconceptions and in-office treatment expectations. If you’ve ever wondered whether expensive skincare actually works, if tingling means a product is effective, or whether one laser treatment is enough, this episode is for you.Amy shares the science behind skincare consistency, collagen loss, barrier damage, Botox timelines, lasers, microneedling, and the biggest misconceptions shaping the beauty industry right now.

To Embrace Graying or Not? That Is The Question Pt. 2 with Tennille Jenkins 05.05.2026 1h 22min

Tennille Jenkins is a content creator and co-founder of the long-running blog The Tennille Life. In this intimate conversation with Amy Chang, Tennille shares her personal journey with going grey—from initially trying to fight it to ultimately embracing it. They discuss the message she hopes to pass on to her daughters and why self-acceptance and positivity are foundational to living a fulfilling life.

To Embrace Graying or Not? That Is The Question Pt. 1 with Jay Small 28.04.2026 1h 3min

Jay Small is a celebrity hairstylist, trichologist, global educator, and founder of haircare brand Arey, with over 22 years of industry experience. He joins Amy Chang to break down the science of greying hair—why it happens, which lifestyle factors accelerate or slow the process, why you need different products when dealing with grey hair from a structural standpoint and why prevention and scalp health play such a critical role in long-term hair health.

No One Told Me This About Perimenopause | Mirror Mirror The Inbox 24.04.2026 11min

Amy Chang shares her personal experience with perimenopause and the symptoms no one prepares you for.From waking up at 3AM every night to brain fog, fatigue, and memory lapses, this episode breaks down the early signs of hormonal change and why so many women are left confused, dismissed, or misdiagnosed.Amy walks through her journey of getting tested, starting hormone replacement therapy, and navigating the trial-and-error process of finding what actually works. She also dives into the impact perimenopause has on skin, including sensitivity, breakouts, and barrier disruption and the products that helped her stabilize it.

Is "Aging Gracefully" a Myth? Pt. 2 with Sarah Creal 21.04.2026 1h 6min

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.

Is "Aging Gracefully" a Myth? Pt. 1 with Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins of Breaking Beauty Podcast 14.04.2026 1h 19min

Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins, two longtime beauty editors and hosts of the podcast Breaking Beauty, sit down with Amy Chang for an examination of the myth of “aging gracefully” and how this term has played out in the editorial world the past few decades, why women are punished for both aging naturally and trying to fight it, where the pressure to stay youthful really comes from, and why some women feel invisible after 40.

How To Approach Anti-Aging And Longevity - Without The Needles | Mirror Mirror The Inbox 10.04.2026 10min

On this episode of The Inbox, Amy Chang breaks down how to approach anti-aging without needles. She walks through the lifestyle, skincare, supplement, and in-office options that actually make a difference, and the mindset shifts that can slow the visible signs of aging. From antioxidant serums and growth factors to non-ablative lasers, food choices, and why sleep and stress matter more than most people think, Amy shares her personal routines and the changes that had the biggest impact on her skin and overall wellbeing. If you’ve ever wondered how to look and feel better without injectables, this episode is a clear, actionable roadmap.

Beauty Getaway: Is Going to Korea for Plastic Surgery Worth It? Pt. 2 with Judy Lim 07.04.2026 56min

Judy Lim is a makeup artist, viral content creator, and recent medical tourist. She joins Amy Chang for an intimate conversation about her experience traveling to South Korea and beyond for plastic surgery. Together, they discuss the realities of medical tourism, the pros and cons of surgery and recovery abroad, the financial and emotional considerations involved in making such a decision, along with what Judy would change about her experience going to Korea for plastic surgery if she were to do it all over again.

Beauty Getaway: Is Going to Korea for Cosmetic Treatments Worth It? Pt. 1 with Dr. David Kim 31.03.2026 1h 30min

Dr. David Kim is a board-certified dermatologist trained at Columbia University and Harvard, based in New York City. In this Expert Deep Dive, he joins Amy Chang to dissect the world of South Korean aesthetic treatments. They explore which procedures are worth traveling abroad for versus having done locally, how to identify reputable clinics overseas, the latest innovations emerging from South Korea’s beauty and dermatology landscape and the very real risks that can happen but most don’t know to ask about.

Skincare Trends Ranked | Mirror Mirror The Inbox 27.03.2026 17min

Beauty intelligence expert Amy Chang breaks down the skincare trends she's actually paying attention to and the ones she's passing on. From glass skin procedures to exosomes, get the unfiltered take on what's real, what's hype, and what's coming next.

What is The New Beauty Standard? Breaking And Rethinking Eurocentric Beauty Standards Pt. 2 with Deepica Mutyala 24.03.2026 1h 16min

Deepica Mutyala is the founder and CEO of beauty brand Live Tinted. She joins Amy Chang for a candid conversation about redefining modern beauty standards. Together, they reflect on growing up in the middle of the country within Eurocentric ideals and trying to conform, reshaping representation in beauty, and navigating identity, industry realities, and cultural change—with humor, honesty, and raw personal storytelling.

What is The New Beauty Standard? Breaking And Rethinking Eurocentric Beauty Standards Pt. 1 with Elise Hu 17.03.2026 1h 3min

Elise Hu is an American broadcast journalist, host of the TED Talks Daily podcast, and former NPR bureau chief in Seoul, South Korea. In this Expert Deep Dive, she joins Amy Chang to examine Eurocentric beauty standards, challenge assumptions about colonialism’s role in shaping beauty ideals in the East and around the world, and explore South Korea’s soft-power play in exporting its own unattainable beauty standards back to the West.

How To Heal Your Acne and The Myth of "Dermatologist Tested" Products | Mirror Mirror The Inbox 13.03.2026 21min

Beauty brands throw around terms like "dermatologist approved" and "medical grade" constantly — but what do they actually mean? And who's making sure they're telling the truth? In this episode of The Inbox, Amy breaks down the murky world of beauty marketing claims, who's really watching the industry, and gives a clear, honest roadmap for anyone overwhelmed by acne.

The Ozempic Mirror — What the GLP-1 Craze Reveals About Us Pt. 2 with Tracy Tutor 10.03.2026 46min

Tracy Tutor is an author, top luxury real estate agent, and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. She joins Amy Chang for an intimate conversation about her experience with GLP-1 medications, having been one of the early adopters in Los Angeles in 2022. They discuss the fierce back-lash Tracy faced when sharing her journey online, micro-dosing GLP-1s, navigating body image, and managing beauty and mental health while operating in high-profile Hollywood circles.