News Roundup: Epstein Files Shake Beauty & Olympic “Filler” Scandal
News Roundup: Epstein Files Shake Beauty & Olympic “Filler” Scandal  
Podcast: GlowJob
Published On: Mon Feb 16 2026
Description: This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is covering the beauty industry stories everyone’s talking about — from founder controversy to billion-dollar brand strategy. We break down Peter Thomas Roth appearing in newly released Epstein files and what reputational risk really means for founder-led skincare brands in today’s consumer economy. When the founder is the brand, can you separate personal scandal from brand trust? We also unpack the viral Olympic investigation involving alleged hyaluronic acid enhancements and what it says about performance loopholes, cosmetic procedures, and competitive advantage in professional sports. Plus in other business news: • Live Tinted raises venture capital from both L’Oréal and Unilever Ventures • The growing Forbes 30 Under 30 fraud pattern in tech and fintech startups • Ballerina Farm pauses raw milk sales after failing safety tests • Estée Lauder fined under Canada’s environmental regulations over PFAS disclosures Tune in every Monday for our weekly Beauty News Roundup. -------- 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