News Roundup: Ulta Beauty World Backlash, Influencer Privilege & What Went Wrong
Podcast: GlowJobPublished On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: SUBMIT A QUESTION TO OUR LISTENER AMA! -------- This week on GlowJob’s News Roundup, we break down the biggest beauty, business, and pop culture headlines shaking the industry. Ulta’s Beauty World event sells out in minutes — but fans are furious after thousands of influencer tickets cut the line. Meanwhile, Sephora partners with Olive Young to bring K-Beauty mainstream, e.l.f. enters fragrance with H&M, and legacy brands like Malin+Goetz and Cover FX shut down stores. Plus: • Hermès allegedly vets clients’ net worth before selling Birkins • TikTok restructures under U.S. ownership and updates data policies • Sydney Sweeney launches a lingerie line • Sundance and Davos relocate to new cities • And Pat McGrath Labs officially files Chapter 11 bankruptcy We cut through the hype and explain what it actually means for founders, creators, and beauty consumers. GlowJob is the only podcast that makes you hotter and smarter — where beauty meets business, every week. -------- 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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