In this #DamnGood review episode, we’re testing the most viral products to hit our feeds this year. From a $6 drugstore cheek stain to celebrity launches and a $400 fragrance, we determine once and for all: are they really #DamnGood –&nbsp;or just hype?&nbsp;But first, we have a PSA "phone-a-friend" in partnership with the <a href="https://www.personalcarecouncil.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Personal Care Products Council </a>(PCPC) to chat with toxicologist Dr. Kimberly Norman about the potential risks associated with counterfeit beauty products.&nbsp;We break down:<ul><li>Our honest review of the Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Hydrating Serum Foundation – is this actually the best foundation of the year? Plus, our take on the Tarte CC Under Eye Corrector.&nbsp;</li><li>The truth about Mikayla Makeup’s POV Beauty Lip Ampoule & AMP Kit. We test the longevity, texture, and why this launch has been so polarizing on TikTok.</li><li>$6 Dupe vs. Designer: The viral ELF Sheer For It Blush Tint is the affordable dupe for Benefit Benetint – we compare the wear, pigment, and application tips.</li><li>Primer showdown! Reviews of the Maybelline Poreless Jelly Primer and the viral hit <a href="https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSfG9STsC/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grown Alchemist Primer</a> (millions of views!).</li><li>Primo supremo? Does the Dua Lipa Augustinus Bader Ula line live up to the hype? Plus, our take on the esthetician-beloved Ziip Dot Nano-current Acne Device&nbsp;</li><li>Fragrance fever? Carlene tries out the highly sought-after (and highly priced) white floral scent Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif.</li></ul>Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! 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An Augustinus Bader Explainer</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tiktok-viral-fragrances-are-they-worth-the-money-ft/id1214452771?i=1000574859789" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok-Viral Fragrances, Are They Worth The Money? Ft. Emma Vernon Host of The Perfume Room Podcast</a></li></ul>PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! &nbsp;Jones Road BeautyAs a treat for our listeners, you’ll get a free Cool Gloss on your first purchase when you head to <a href="http://jonesroadbeauty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JonesRoadBeauty.com</a> and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. 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