News Roundup: Olive Young comes to US, Dupe Wars, & Average First Time Homebuyer is 40

Welcome back to the GlowJob News Roundup of beauty, culture, and business news! On this episode, Julia and Sasa break down the week’s biggest headlines:

💄 Armani Luminous Silk Reformulation: Why the internet is panic-buying the foundation and the EU regulation forcing a global formula change.

🏠 First-Time Homebuyers Hit Age 40: A wild economic shift impacting LA, NYC, SF, and major U.S. metros.

⚖️ Quince vs. Williams Sonoma: The dupe culture lawsuit shaking up DTC marketing.

🇰🇷 Olive Young Comes to Los Angeles: Pasadena + Century City confirmed for 2026 — here’s how it could disrupt Sephora and Ulta.

👗 La Ball Debutante Breakdown: Nepo babies, political heirs, and couture chaos.

📈 Oxford’s 2025 Word of the Year: “Rage bait.” Enough said.

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00:00 – Julia & Sasa Catch-up
06:40 – La Ball: The Ultimate Nepo Baby Olympics
08:00 – This Year’s Debutantes: Political Dynasties & Celebrity Kids
11:00 – Armani Luminous Silk Reformulation Panic Explained
12:50 – First-Time Homebuyer Age Hits 40 — Economic Breakdown
17:55 – Williams Sonoma Sues Quince Over Dupes
23:32 – Olive Young Expands to Los Angeles (Pasadena + Century City)
24:37 – Why Olive Young Dominates Korea & Beat Sephora Out
27:14 – Oxford Word of the Year: “Rage Bait”
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