News Roundup: Rare goes to Ulta, Pat McGrath on Auction, & Estée Lauder Sells Brands
Podcast: GlowJobPublished On: Mon Jan 19 2026
Description: In this week’s GlowJob News Roundup, Julia & Sasa unpack beauty’s biggest shakeups: Pat McGrath’s asset fire sale, why Rare Beauty going to Ulta signals a major shift in Sephora’s power, and Estée Lauder putting Too Faced, Dr. Jart+ and Smashbox up for sale. They also break down Olaplex’s 36% stock surge amid Henkel acquisition rumors, what Saks Fifth Avenue’s Chapter 11 filing really means for beauty brands, Topicals’ newest celebrity investors (Angel Reese). Plus: Equinox’s viral “AI slop” campaign, the rise of live betting on Polymarket/Kalshi, and some unhinged pop culture news — from Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor to Fetty Wap’s early release. -------- Follow GlowJob™ Socials: Instagram Youtube GlowJob Website TikTok Shop My Email: hello@glowjobpodcast.com -------- The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter. GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY
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