# Skincare & Makeup Tips From a NYC Pro: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money) An episode of [BILFPOD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1804972211), 21 May 2026, 39 min. Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zv238pl5szu57m1j/episode_f5f4c32c-3e1a-4b44-8e45-2a3b90e6b973.mp3 πŸ”₯ Special Offer: Get 72% off all Sintra AI plans at https://sintra.ai/bilf or use code BILF β€” backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. What does a celebrity makeup artist ACTUALLY know that you don't? In this episode of the BILF Pod, host Mara sits down with Amanda Gabbard β€” professional makeup artist, esthetician, bride whisperer, and the woman behind some of the most powerful faces in the room (yes, including Kamala Harris). Amanda holds nothing back β€” from the beauty industry's dirty secrets to the drugstore products she swears by over luxury brands, to the skincare routine that will actually change your skin. In this episode: The rice powder hack for outdoor/summer weddings πŸ’¦ Why your moisturizer might be doing nothing for you Serums vs. moisturizers β€” what actually penetrates your skin The truth about makeup wipes (you're probably using them wrong) How Amanda built a 25-year career in NYC from scratch Why confidence IS kindness The one thing that makes you look older faster (and it's not your face) Whether you wear a full face every day or just want better skin β€” this one is for you. πŸ”” Subscribe for weekly episodes Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.