Beige Lawsuit, Recession LaBuBu, & Trends with @saltlacroix
- Julia Chang
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
In this episode of GlowJob, we dive into the weird and wild world of beauty and culture—from Labubus as the new recession indicator to Kris Jenner’s new face fueling dystopian plastic surgery trends. Julia and Sasa are joined by pod bestie Gabrielle, aka @saltlacroix, for a no-holds-barred convo on the latest trends and the politics of owning a “vibe.”
Plus, we bust sunscreen misinformation (looking at you, Primally Pure 👀), unpack influencer lawsuits over a beige aesthetic (yes, really), and decode the rise of beauty wearables.
Key Topics & Moments:
00:00 – Debutantes & Etiquette School
04:50 – SaltLaCroix’s Origin Story
06:30 – Kris Jenner’s New Face & Kardashianification
11:30 – Biohacking & Blood Boys
12:00 – Beef Tallow Mania
14:00 – Sunscreen Conspiracies: Why anti-SPF marketing from brands like Primally Pure is dangerous AF (shoutout to Ultra Violette for clapping back).
16:25 – Michelle Phan & The Middle Earth Giants: The internet is weird. And sometimes…anti-science.
18:30 – Why Glow Job Said No to a Beef Tallow Brand: Integrity over influencer cash.
20:00 – Blush > Contour: The glow-up from 2016 drag contouring to 2025 blush layering domination.
23:20 – Overhead LA Drama: Contour-Induced Meltdowns in Fifth Grade - Gabrielle's viral “stolen” tweet gets repackaged by Overheard LA, sparking convo on IP theft and aesthetic ownership.
28:15 – The Beige Aesthetic Lawsuit & Trad Wife Vibes
30:35 – It Products & Wearables
32:55 – Why are Peptides Everywhere?: The rise of peptide lip glosses and the behind-the-scenes trend economy.
37:00 – Lip Glosses as Status Symbols
39:45 – Labubu Longevity & Lisa Frank Nostalgia
41:15 – Final Thoughts: Being chronically online isn't a curse if you use your trend obsession for good (and glow). NEW EPISODES OF GLOWJOB PODCAST EVERY WEDNESDAY.
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