BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion

This episode is the first of six special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series starts today September 13th, right at the beginning of London Fashion Week, and will be showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK.

As the title suggests, the six-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. Each episode is packed with iconic faces and names and with each installment I’m sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one.

I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram.

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Artwork image courtesy of Disney+

Links

Anna Wintour puts Madonna on the cover video:

Madonna’s first Vogue cover video:

Madonna’s Vogue video breakdown: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGewrPH7m/

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This week it’s a week in beauty episode plus a new Meet the Founder interview.

First I’m sharing news on the gorgeous new Hunter Schafer campaign for Japanese brand Shiseido, talking Angelina Jolie for Tom Ford and sharing my thoughts on Rihanna’s Dior J’adore commercial. Then I’ll be sharing a new Meet the founder interview with Anna Ayers, co-founder of truly sustainable beauty brand Rahua.

Also, from next week I’ll be sharing a special follow-along episode for each episode of the new Hulu series In Vogue: The ‘90s.

Listen along for my thoughts on the key stories from each of the six episodes, plus a special '90s beauty moment I’ll be sharing.

The show airs September 13th on Hulu in the US and Disney+ here in the UK and the first follow-along episode of BeautyMe will air the same day.

Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that’s free to subscribe to over at beautymenotes.substack.com and lots more visual content over on my YouTube, Charisse Kenion.

If you enjoyed the show you can now leave comments on Spotify, as well as a review, and you can also give the show a rating over on Apple Podcasts too.

Artwork: Mert and Marcus

Links

Watch my Rihanna for Dior J’adore breakdown: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGewCUwJ8/

Watch my Hunter X Shiseido breakdown: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeT3YG3j/

Hunter X Shiseido collection: https://international.shiseido.co.jp/makeup/face/hunter-limited-edition-collection/

Tom Ford Runway Lip Color: https://www.tomfordbeauty.co.uk/

Rahua Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7510869 Rahua Leave-In Treatment: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7510867

Rahua Aloe Vera Hair Mousse: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7510866

Rahua on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahuabeauty

Shop Rahua: https://rahua.uk/

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I took a month off and now I'm back with an amazing guest! Gabrielle Alvarez is one of the most inspiring makeup artists I know. Her work is instantly recognisable for her sheer love of colour and a passion for working with all skin tones.

Gabi was my guest back in May 2021, so, as you can imagine, we had a lot to catch up on. In this episode Gabi and I discuss labels and trends – we touch on the whole Youthforia black pigment in a bottle controversy and she’s also the first person to record my new segment: The Final Five.

The Final Five is where I hand over the show to my guest as their opportunity to talk about anything they want, anything that’s important to them or something that’s on their mind. Gabi’s chosen subject was AI in the beauty industry.

Also, full disclosure, someone, meaning me, forgot to press record on both of my recording devices, so while Gabi sounds crystal clear you will notice I’m not as clear. So I do apologise for that.

Be sure to go follow Gabi on Instagram @thegabriellealvarez and head to my insta to see some video clips of our conversation @beautymepodcast or over on TikTok @charissekenion.

In the meantime, make sure to follow the show wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss another episode!

Links:

Half Magic Glitter Puck: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342173

Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth SPF40: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342177

Javon Ford Cheek Stain: https://javonfordbeauty.com

Medicube AGE-R Ussera Deep Shot: https://medicube.us/products/age-r-ussera-deep-shot?srsltid=AfmBOopBn89yIxiKb8C89EJdtaamia6HTMLT5fCxv_pChwN0xG7D9TUY

Bio Dance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask: https://www.stylevana.com/en_US/biodance-bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-1pc.html

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342179

Milk Makeup Odyssey Hydrating Lip Gloss: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342180

elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342181

Auric Glow Lust Radiant Luminizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342194

Makeup by Mario Surrealskin Awakening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342182

About Face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342198

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In this episode I'm sharing my most used items of makeup over the past month and why I love them. I’m talking about Byredo, Chanel, Fenty Beauty, Half Magic, MAC Cosmetics, Makeup By Mario and Make Up For Ever.

Also, this is the last episode before I take a break for some Summer rest and relaxation so be sure to subscribe or follow the show so you don’t miss the next episode!

Artwork by Charisse Kenion

Links

Fenty Beauty Soft ‘Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580221

Fenty Beauty Kabuki-Buff Foundation Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580216

Half Magic Light Trap in Spiritually Complex: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580215

Make Up For Ever HD Skin All-in One Face Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580217

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580214

Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580222

Byredo Remembrance Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580223

Half Magic Glitter Puck: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580225

MAC Lustreglass Sheershine Lipstick in $ellout: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580230

MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Simulation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580226

MAC Lip Pencil in Stone: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580231

MAC Sheertone Blush in Pinch Me: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580234

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Today’s episode is all about products created to hydrate the face and body so I’m going to be focusing on some of my favourite hydrating products from Charlotte Tilbury, Dr Jart, Laneige, MAC Cosmetics, Naturium, Paula’s Choice, and The Inkey List.

I'd love to know if you've used any of these, or if you've got a product you want to recommend to me or the rest of the BeautyMe listeners! Get in touch over in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram - and be sure to follow!

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Links

Paula’s Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner with Hyaluronic Acid: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430912

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Revitalizing Toner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430914

Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430916

MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430917

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430918

The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430921

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430922

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430909

Naturium Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430923

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This is an episode completely dedicated to sunscreen. First I'm going to address the ongoing story around Bondi Sands, the Australian self-tanning brand, whose SPF50 Face Sunscreen Lotion recently 'failed' tests by consumer watchdog Which?

As well as updating you on the drama I also share a response from Bondi Sands before moving on to share some new, to me, sunscreens from Glow Recipe, Innisfree, Pai and Nivea.

I you enjoy this episode do please leave a rating or review wherever you like to get your podcasts – it does make a difference.

Also, don’t forget there’s plenty of video content over on my TikTok @charissekenion as well as @beautymepodcast on Instagram and I’m also on YouTube.

Artwork by Charisse Kenion

Links

Which? Best sun creams for 2024 (behind paywall): https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/sun-creams/article/how-to-buy-the-best-sun-cream-a2D9z5d0dX0F?source_code=911CRJ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=generic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7O0BhDwARIsAC0sjWOr2bzKPiwyYxkh_NWHHqeAT8toaHmTGmK8qh5cVws4pYXOKdcZh3EaAgxrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

What’s happening with Bondi Sands sunscreen? https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/bondi-sands-sunscreen-safety-failed-which-test#:~:text=That's%20why%20it%20was%20alarming,failed%E2%80%9D%20its%20UV%20protection%20tests.

Ep. 127: 6 new (to me) Sunscreens and what I think of them: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47ukBHQhhR1og1uaPDDND1?si=Z45LWOwCRGahBTGCBeyELQ

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF30 with Niacinamide: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277948

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF45 with Niacinamide: https://www.glowrecipe.com/products/watermelon-glow-dew-balm-spf-45?_pos=2&_sid=2150180b4&_ss=r

Pai British Summer Time Glow Illuminating Sunscreen with SPF30: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277941

Innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF50:

Innisfree Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF30: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277944

Nivea Sun Derma Skin Clear SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277946

La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277950

Bondi Sands SPF50 Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277952

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In today’s episode we're taking a special look at the hair and makeup of new film MaXXXine.

Starring Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the film is the third installment of Ti West's horror trilogy and is set in 1980s Hollywood.

As you can imagine, the fact the film is set in 1985 means that the hair and makeup had to really support a range of characters and I was lucky enough to speak to Sarah Rubano head of makeup and Jaime Leigh McIntosh who led hair design.

I'd love to know if you’re going to see MaXXXine, or if you’ve seen it already so let me know over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion.

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Half Magic X MaXXXine: https://halfmagicbeauty.com/products/maxxxine-set

Sarah Rubano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrubano

Jaime Leigh McIntosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair

The Last Looks Podcast with Jaime Leigh McIntosh: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hLUoW9JrURYpybZYqxFm5?si=7006db79017848c5

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Today’s episode is dedicated to Vogue World Paris - consider it your personalised round-up of everything that was interesting to watch if you haven’t managed to watch it yet.

In this episode I share a little back story of the event and how it was broken down into specific decades before I share some of my favourite moments, people, and makeup of course.

Let me know if you watched Vogue World Paris and if you enjoyed it – you can get in touch over in my DMs @beautymepodcast or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and don’t forget, I’m on TikTok and Youtube too @charissekenion.

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Links

What is Vogue World Paris: https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-vogue-world-paris-a-peek-at-the-moodboards-behind-this-once-in-a-lifetime-event

Carine Roitfeld looks back at the looks that marked her career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_E_-Ry7Tjs

Watch Vogue World Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohWeFBTHUr0&t=210s

The Run Through with Vogue; Behind the scenes at Vogue World Paris: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hpMpLiRS8eB0D0ZvDaQ07?si=69a967eb545e4b31

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Today I’m talking about Suede magazine – a magazine that came and went in a blaze of glory in the early 2000s but gave us just 4 issues.

The reason I’m talking about Suede is because while we only got 4 issues, that magazine absolutely became a new fashion bible for black women, women of colour, actually women of all skin colours.

In this episode I share more on Suede’s history inaugural issue, the team who made it happen and the huge impact the magazine had on black women and women of colour.

I discuss the rumours surrounding the magazine’s demise and I share an update I received via email from the magazine's former editor Suzanne Boyd.

Don’t forget my DMs are always open, so if you’d like to share an insight re Suede magazine, or anything else beauty related, find me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or @charisse_kenion on Threads.

Links

Ep. 254: Andrea Lewis, creator of the Black Beauty Effect: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kBs5fbYu6kxJ3bNjCug2u?si=b936cc43bd6f45e5

Alicia Keys reportedly unlocks diva side: https://www.today.com/popculture/alicia-keys-reportedlyunlocks-her-diva-side-wbna5868734

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This episode is a perfume special that features scents from Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury, Fine'ry - all new to me - plus one very special scent that's been my go-to for years.

Fragrance can evoke a memory or a mood in an instant and in that sense it’s really powerful, so in this episode I discuss embracing a scent wardrobe, rather than sticking with one 'signature scent' for life.

I’d love to know your favourite perfumes right now, so feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show!

Artwork by Charisse Kenion

Links

Ep. 253: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance reviews for anyone ready to add something new to their fragrance wardrobe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cLP6JSrx2SSoO9vjkQozR?si=8f942c7af16c400e

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This week I’ve got a very special guest, Kayla Greaves.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Kayla is a beauty journalist who lives in Brooklyn, New York and over the past 10 years she has made a name for herself as someone who speaks with authority when it comes to all things beauty.

Kayla is the former executive Beauty Editor of InStyle magazine and she’s written for the likes of Allure, Vogue and Elle.

In this episode we cover so much! We start out with skincare before Kayla shares her early beauty inspirations and also how she’s been embracing a slower approach to her mornings, and life in general.

Along the way Kayla speaks passionately about thinking independently when it comes to our hair, and also shares on her experiences of going from the corporate world to deciding her own schedule as a freelance beauty editor. Finally we end up discovering our shared love of music - specifically Kacey Musgraves.

This has to be one of my favourite interviews ever, so I'd love to know what you think!

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It's a Week in Beauty episode and it's all about the latest Youthforia update. The brand keeps fumbling when it comes to inclusive shades and the entire beauty community has been waiting for an apology over its 'black pigment in a bottle' foundation for over a month.

They've finally made a statement on their Instagram page, and it's not really what anyone was hoping for. By the way, if you want to see the visual version of this episode, head to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT

I’d love to know what you think – do we even need to care anymore or is Youthforia cancelled for good?

Let me know over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion.

If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show!

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This is a stream of consciousness episode.

If you can relate, or think it could be useful to others, do please share it.

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This episode looks through four of my favourite magazine covers for the month of May – full disclosure, two of them feature Willow Smith!

I provide information on the teams behind the cover looks and also go into detail when it comes to the hair and makeup styles and trends within each editorial.

Don’t forget there will be video content to support this episode so you can see what I’m talking about. You’ll find it over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion – you can also find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and I’m also on YouTube!

Remember, my DMs are always open if you want to talk about anything beauty related. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen so others can find the show. Thanks so much for being here – see you next time!

Ep. 252: Met Gala Beauty: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TPbLmJY4jUjpKkTpxH1RD?si=4c9d0978d35b44bd

Video version of Ep. 252: Met Gala Beauty on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_nA-9F0AxUk?si=BN3sfqFVAy-oR5XR

Link to Flaunt X Anastasia Beverly Hills video featuring Willow Smith: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6rbnnLvnmN/?igsh=eXYzdXhpNjF1d3di

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Andrea Lewis is an actor, filmmaker and content creator. In her mid teens she became well-known for her role as Hazel in Degrassi: The Next Generation and more recently she has also gone behind the camera, creating The Black Beauty Effect, a ground-breaking 3-part documentary series on Netflix. The show analyses and celebrates how black culture inspires and influences the beauty space world-wide and is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand how far the beauty industry has come. In this episode Andrea breaks down her acting career – from just 2 years old! – to how she came to the decision that The Black Beauty Effect had to be documented and how she learned to navigate the entertainment industry as an actress and a consumer. If you enjoyed listening to this episode do please take a second to leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere you like to listen. Wherever you’re listening, be sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss another episode and keep an eye out for a video clip of one of the key moments from our chat; you’ll find that over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion. Follow Andrea on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrealewis/⁠ Follow The Black Beauty Effect on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/blackbeautyeffect/⁠ Watch The Black Beauty Effect trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOs7HhfHqUU&t=3s Watch The Black Beauty Effect: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81705398 BeautyMe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT⁠ BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This episode is dedicated to the movie Love Lies Bleeding - the second film from British director Rose Glass and I definitely think it's a future cult classic.

The second I saw the trailer for this film, set in 1980s New Mexico, I knew I had to reach out to the heads of wardrobe, hair and makeup – that’s Olga Mill, Megan Daum and Frieda Valenzuela, respectively.

In this episode each department head shares their prep and the challenges they faced when creating the characters, particularly gym manager Lou, played by Kristen Stewart and bodybuilder Jackie, played by Katy O'Brian.

Love Lies Bleeding came out in the UK last week and has been out in the US since April. Let me know if you've seen it!

If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you like to listen and be sure to share it with your fellow beauty or movie lovers.

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Thanks for being here and I’ll see you next time.

Links/sources

Rose Glass talks about movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg_kces3I9

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Welcome to my Met Gala best of beauty moments!

Although there was a definite sense of underwhelm when it came to the fashion for many of us, there was plenty to celebrate when it came to the hair and beauty of the Met - so much so that I've also made a video version of this episode!

If you fancy seeing all the celeb looks and trends I'm talking about, the video version is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT

I've also made several videos on specific Met Gala looks so check them out over on my TikTok @charissekenion or my Instagram @beautymepodcast. And don’t forget, I would love to know who your favourite or favourites are so feel free to slide into the DMs!

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0:00 Intro 3:30 The theme of the Met Gala: The Garden of Time 6:13 The theme of the exhibition; Sleeping Beauties; Reawakening Fashion 8:10 Micro trend: Dark Lips 11:23 Micro trend: Metallic Blush/highlight 13:31 Micro trend: Overlining 15:42 Fave look 1: Quannah Chasinghorse 21:34 Fave look 2: Doja Cat 26:13 Fave look 3: Taylor Russell

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This Week in Beauty episode is dedicated to the uproar around beauty brand Youthforia and its less than inclusive Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation. In this episode I share a little backstory on former guest and founder of Youthforia, Fiona Co Chan; discuss the criticism of the lack of inclusive shades which saw them literally putting black pigment in a bottle and calling it a foundation; and I chat with Cosmetic Scientist and founder of cult brand MDMflow, Florence Adepoju. I’d love to know what you think - are you a fan of the brand? Does this disappoint you? Or are they already cancelled in your book? Let me know over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show! Thanks for being here and I’ll see you next time. Links/sources Follow Flow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowsphenom Golloria’s Youthforia video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6W-WDdufnd/?igsh=MXFob3FlajhuaXh6aw== Beauty Independent article: https://www.beautyindependent.com/youthforia-secures-seed-funding-true-beauty-ventures-willow-growth-partners/ https://www.glamour.com/story/fiona-co-chan-youthforia-doing-the-work Javon Ford video:  https://www.tiktok.com/@javonford16/video/7363463089880075562?_t=8m13Yk4WTD6&_r=1 Fiona Co Chan on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49aiIOKITKOjJ9f62CU5dE?si=221fd2afc43d4038 BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This week it’s an unadulterated look back at 8 of my favourite Met Gala hair and beauty moments.

From 'Lil Kim wearing head to toe pink Versace complete with pink wig in 1999, right up until Doja Cat meowed her way down the red carpet as Karl Lagerfeld's pet cat Choupette last year, I'm sharing some stunning hair and beauty looks.

Be sure to let me know if any of these are your faves, or let me know who's your favourite over in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram or say hi over on Threads @charisse_kenion.

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Sources/links

https://www.nytimes.com/article/met-gala-theme-hosts-watch.html

https://www.vogue.com/article/met-gala-lil-kim-1999-versace-iconic-outfit

https://www.vogue.com/article/dionne-alexander-hairstylist-lil-kim-mary-j-blige-iconic-90s-wigs

Lady Gaga arriving at the 2019 Met Gala: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WuC-kUe6c0&t=818s

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Today’s episode is all about the recent release of Back to Black, the much-talked about Amy Winehouse biopic directed by Sam Taylor Johnson. In this episode I’ll talk about Amy’s style evolution, Sam’s own history, the strong feelings against the movie even being made and I’ll end by sharing my conversation with hair and makeup designer Peta Dunstall as well as my own thoughts on watching the film. Image courtesy of Organic Publicity Let me know if you’ve seen Back to Black here in the UK? Are you planning to go see it when it’s released in the US? Let me know in the DMs over @beautymepodcast or get in touch on threads @charisse_kenion. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com.  Links Amy tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeH7gAoo/ Peta Dunstall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peta_hairstylist BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.comBeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionBeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This episode is all about my favourite makeup items that I use when I just can’t be bothered. They’re the perfect multi-use products for those days when your hormones have you wondering if you want to stay married, or the kids have got you hiding in the bathroom for five minutes to compose yourself.

These 6 products all have multi-tasking qualities to make makeup easy and quick to apply so you can get on with the rest of your day.

If you use any of these, let me know in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram and if you hear me talking about a specific product that you’ve also tried, but think you’ve found something better, I want to know!

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Links

Ep. 243: Jackie Risotto breaks down Feud: Capote vs The Swans makeup: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GAaL5NAxV3vbY5Zpd7cPm?si=9fea268ae6cd429b

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669407

MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669434

MAC Cosmetics Blot Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669413

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669421

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in Pillow Talk: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669464

NYX Professional Makeup Lift and Snatch Brow Tint Pen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669427

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This episode is a conversation around the new Rihanna cover for the spring issue of Interview magazine. It’s a cover that’s upset a lot of her fans for two reasons; one, apparently she's just not looking pretty enough and two, she's wearing what looks like a piece of headwear we would normally associate with a nun. It's a real deep dive of an episode, starting with Rihanna’s history as a risk-taker when it comes to fashion, before going on to briefly discuss Interview magazine’s own history as a magazine that doesn’t do safe/squeaky clean content, then I’ll break down the cover, including the team, the image that inspired the cover look, the ensuing backlash and I’ll also look at the woman who first really rattled religious groups back in the 1980s: Madonna. As always, my DMs are open if you want to talk about anything beauty related or if you want to tell me I went too far in my comments on religion – you can find me over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or you can find me on Threads @charisse_kenion or email [email protected]. As promised there is also a blog post featuring all of the imagery and art that I discuss - you can find that here: https://www.charissekenion.co/ and of course I've also made a video, which you can find on my Instagram or TikTok. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen and make sure you're following the show so you never miss an episode! Thanks so much for being here – see you next time. Links/sources: Rihanna is ready to confess: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/rihanna-is ready-to-confess https://system-magazine.com/issues/issue-22/in-the-words-of-mel-ottenberg https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/celebrity-style/articles/a29843/a-guide-rihannas-anti-tour-wardrobe/ https://cfda.com/cfda-fashion-awards/2014/honoree/rihanna https://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/instant-gratification https://hypebae.com/2023/11/skims-christmas-campaign-kim-kardashian-nadia-lee-cohen https://news.artnet.com/art-world/cindy-sherman-new-portraits-hauser-wirth-2423424 https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/rihanna-september-cover-british-vogue-2018 Ep. 246: April Covers: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KNUJ4Weklm5ctxfzoOylK?si=b010e6aa6cd0411f Charisse on Fat Mascara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zxfqLLSojxWZ4B62ZJnG3?si=wS173WsGQ0ex8c2rAgBVYQ BeautyMe on X: https://x.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This week I’m taking pleasure in some of my favourite magazine cover stories – from Vogue Korea's '90s colour to Rihanna for Vogue China's Gen Z title Vogue+ and Björk for Vogue Scandinavia.

I also discuss the importance of Björk to the worlds of fashion and music and of course, my old favourite topic - retouching - comes into it.

I've created several videos to go with this episode so you can see what I’m talking about and you'll find them on my Instagram @beautymepodcast as well as my TikTok @charissekenion.

I'd also love to know your favourite covers for this month so get in touch over in the DMs and let me know!

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Top 5 April covers video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGemSRMkg/

Ep. 234: Margiela Artisanal Collection: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pagDogfSGkMKa2bCAj1CB?si=c4548d73726b4ac2

Charisse on Fat Mascara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zxfqLLSojxWZ4B62ZJnG3?si=casVp7o_Tlid82-aDjhPTA

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This episode is fully focused on the very first cover from the new Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi. It’s the April issue and the cover star she's chosen is none other than singer, actress and style icon FKA Twigs.

It’s a cover that has had fashion and music lovers worldwide talking so I wanted to to break down the cover, who’s involved and share some of the feedback I received when I asked what people thought on my Threads and Instagram accounts.

As well as sharing everyone else's thoughts, I'd love to know what YOU think! So either take part in the poll below, or let me know your thoughts over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or email [email protected].

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Links

FKA Twigs interview with Chioma Nnadi for The Run Through with Vogue Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZFne5OMIqKSpkYlxCVx4F?si=21f15bbd93da47b4

FKA Twigs Breaks Down 18 Memorable Looks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df8NZzB3l-o

Ep. 231: Courting controversy; how Calvin Klein uses provocation and why what’s good for Kendall Jenner and Jeremy Allen White is banned for FKA Twigs:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/32uFwO7vKlN3K5WO0xiJ2w?si=9953df5f435a4d1d

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Today’s episode is super chill, it’s me having a little catch up with you about beauty things I’ve been thinking about or trying this week.

So, on the schedule we’ve got a segment on the Oscars including the intense comments on my Jodie Smith video; I’m sharing my first thoughts on a Cécred product and also the perfume workshop I attended at Byredo earlier this week.

Thanks for listening, see you next time!

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Jodie Smith video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGef71P6t/

Billie Eilish video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGef7jSYU/

Kendall Jenner video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGefWK3aJ/

Carey Mulligan video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGefWouyK/

Cecred Moisture Sealing Lotion: https://cecred.com/en-uk/products/moisture-sealing-lotion

Byredo Mojave Ghost: https://www.byredo.com/uk_en/search/?q=mojave+ghost

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This week I’m talking about a new FX show, an 8-part series of the Feud - Capote vs the Swans. It’s a show I’ve been looking forward to seeing forever. In this episode, as well as sharing background on this stylish new show from Ryan Murphy, I’m also sharing an interview with makeup department head Jackie Risotto. Jackie recently won the award for best Period and/or Character makeup on the Bradley Cooper movie Maestro at the recent Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Awards, alongside three other makeup crew. In 2019 she won an Emmy for Outstanding Makeup for a limited series or movie (non-prosthetic) for FX show Fosse/Verdun, a miniseries on the life of actor and choreographer Bob Fosse. More recently she’s worked on Only Murders in the Building. In this interview she shares the products she cannot live without on set and more. Let me know when you’re listening by tagging me on Instagram @beautymepodcast and if you enjoyed this episode I’d love it if you could leave a review or a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you’re listening. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that you can subscribe to and read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and I’ll be sharing lots of images of the actual swans as well as the actors playing them in the new series. Also of course I’ll be sharing a video on this episode over on Instagram and my tiktok @charissekenion. That’s it for now, thanks for listening! Links Jackie Risotto on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jac_risotto Kyra Panchenko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyrapanchenko_mkup/ Dying for Sex podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zzOFMwPlA0bbPkt4R0Lku si=0cf28c8cfb1f44c3 Chloe Sevigny talks Swans/The Run Through with Vogue: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KztFlfZnEmhVCbguPHZHX?si=d6b356de006e4226 La Côte Basque story: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a40376194/truman capote-la-cote-basque/ Jackie Risotto's Pat McGrath must-haves: https://www.patmcgrath.com/collections/the-feud-truman-capote-the-swans MAC Cosmetics Blot Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3983668 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

Today it’s another Week in Beauty and this week’s subjects are: fashion designer Marc Jacobs celebrating 40 years with a limited edition Pat McGrath lipstick; Dua Lipa being announced as new global makeup ambassador for YSL Beauty and we’ll briefly revisit the ongoing conversation around Beyonce’s new haircare brand Cécred.

As always thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode in any way it would be amazing if you could share it with someone else and also leave a review or rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or anywhere you like to listen. See you next time!

Links

Pat McGrath Matte Trance Lipstick Marc Jacobs Edition: https://www.patmcgrath.com/products/mattetrance-lipstick-marc-jacobs-edition

Cécred: https://cecred.com/en-uk

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Artwork: YSL Beauty

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite hair and beauty moments backstage at London Fashion Week. I went to three very different shows and really got to see how the hair and makeup teams support the designers’ visions.

Also, I couldn't resist sharing a few standout beauty moments from NYFW, because they’re just too beautiful to miss out!

If you want to see more of what I’ve been talking about then head to my tiktok @charissekenion or visit @beautymepodcast on Instagram to see my backstage footage and videos I’ve made on these gorgeous shows.

As always thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode in any way it would be amazing if you could share it with someone else and also leave a review or rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or anywhere you like to listen.

See you next time!

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It’s review time and this week it's the much-talked about Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara from YSL Beauty.

In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. For consistency, when it comes to any ingredients that I mention I will use incidecoder.com, a website specifically created for ingredient advice.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried YSL's Lash Clash or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast.

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Artwork by Charisse Kenion

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Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. This week’s subjects are: Hailey Bieber’s genius new marketing for her skincare brand Rhode; Beyonce going into hair with Cécred, designer Peter Dundas going into beauty and the second IRL HAIR TALKS event. Let me know if you’re loving these news-focused episodes over in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram and if you enjoyed this episode I would love if you could leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere you like to listen. And if you want to keep listening, I highly recommend that you start following the show or subscribe so that you never miss another episode. Don’t forget, there’s also a newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com which you can subscribe to for free. See you next time and thanks for listening! Links Rhode Skin Lip Case: https://www.rhodeskin.com/products/lip-case?variant=44694146253038 Cécred: https://cecred.com/en-uk/password Peter Dundas: https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/peter dundass-label-ceasing-operations-in-the-uk Find out more about HAIR TALKS: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2sauEXoNCJ/ BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

This week is a bit of an indulgent one; I’m taking you through some of my favourite, can’t live without books. My first book is Face Forward by makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin; the second is a photography book showcasing the work of New Yorker Slim Aarons and my final book is more of a mini magazine, a very special edition of Vogue Italia featuring black Barbies in celebration of the history-making July 2008 Black Issue. I would love to know your favourite fashion and beauty books because I can always do with more, so feel free to let me know in the DMs @beautymepodcast. Thanks so much for listening; if you enjoyed this episode do please give it a review or rating wherever you’re listening and be sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss another episode! Don’t forget there’s also a free newsletter over at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time. Links Kevyn Aucoin Face Forward: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Face-Forward-Kevyn-Aucoin/dp/0316287059 Slim Aarons: Women: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slim-Aarons-Women-Laura-Hawk/dp/1419722425 Black Barbie Vogue Italia special: https://www.ebay.co.uk/ The Run-Through with Vogue –  Chloe Sevigny and Lou Eyrich: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KztFlfZnEmhVCbguPHZHX?si=3d8abbd4cbb846fd My tiktok on the Chanel Iman story from Vogue Italia The Black Issue: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeSQCctj/ BeautyMe on X: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

It’s another review episode and this week it’s all about makeup brand Neen.

In each review type episode I give a mark out of 5 at the end based on how the products performed for me.

Stila and Neen founder Jeanine Lobell on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XS7LxQtL0aBHNQUXjHYbD?si=d5c800efb3784449

Neen at Nordstrom: https://www.nordstrom.com/brands/neen--25527

Neen at Cult Beauty: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/brands/neen.list

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Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news.

This week there are several subjects: first of all we have to discuss how Pat McGrath almost broke Instagram, we’ll look at the news of a series based on the life of so-called plastic surgery addict Jocelyn Wildenstein; talk about criticism of Kylie Jenner’s apparently new/old face and briefly look at new projects from Julia Fox and Sza; celebrate Anok Yai being the face of a new Mugler perfume and talk Grammys beauty moments.

Phew, that’s a lot. Let’s get into it.

Be sure to let me know if you enjoyed this episode – you can email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time.

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MJ Corey on Kylie Jenner’s face: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2sywDIuxFu/?igsh=MWRtcW5rc3IxcmMxag==

My Grammys best looks: https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion/

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This episode is all about perfume; I’m going to share some gorgeous modern scents, a couple of classics and a few that are just a little bit different. Hopefully the episode is useful to anyone who's looking for a new fragrance or wants to get started in the wonderful world of scent.

I'm sharing my thoughts and some history on several scents in this episode but I would love to know what YOUR signature scent is, so be sure to take part in the poll if you're listening on Spotify, or just DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode please do leave a review and be sure to subscribe or follow so you never miss another episode!

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Aesop Eidesis eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444291

Argentum Become eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444290

Barbour the New Origins for Her: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444214

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris eau de toilette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444218

Fenty eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444216

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut eau de parfum; https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444217

Mugler Alien eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444222

Prada Paradoxe Intense eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444220

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444219

Alien Mugler for Women on fragrantica.com: https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Mugler/Alien-707.html

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Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. This week’s subjects are: Pamela Anderson joining the celebrity beauty gang and becoming a co-owner of beauty brand Sonsie, and my favourite beauty moment from Couture Week in Paris courtesy of the one and only Pat McGrath.

As always I'd love to know what you think! Are you interested in Pamela Anderson and Sonsie? Do you think Pat McGrath created magic for Margiela? Let me know over in the DMs on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast.

Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time.

Links

My Margiela makeup video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2m-aijorZC/?igsh=MXdoYmQwbnRycHlrMQ==

Erin Parson’s glass skin video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGercUUBs/

Niko Haagenson’s glass skin video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGehekQo4/

Hanna Photosynthesis’ glass skin video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGehe9FBn/

Episode 229 on gatekeepin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bYymNa6s9FuE5jtdvtpwK?si=5d8be1eacd3c43b7

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In this episode I’m looking at the Mob Wife Aesthetic, what it is, why it started and why at times it kind of looks like classism because some of the comments on the trend are a little too dismissive.

As well as giving my take on the reaction to the trend, I reached out to former guest, Brooklyn-born, New York-based makeup artist Isabel Rosado. She is someone who isn’t just a fan of iconic Mob Wives or girlfriends such as Adriana La Cerva, a key character from The Sopranos – Isabel has worn the look in various iterations since her teen years.

I also check in with my London born and bred friend Keisha Rachele who shares her love for the aesthetic and links it to her own style memories of growing up in Notting Hill.

I'd love to know your thoughts, especially if you're from the UK and have also noticed some similarities! DM me at @beautymepodcast on X or Instagram and be sure to check my videos on the trend over on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion

If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review and be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen so you never miss an episode!

Links

Isabel Rosado on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelyrosado

Rachel Karten’s Link in Bio newsletter: https://www.milkkarten.net/p/is-hbo-behind-mob-wife-aesthetic

Kayla Trivieri's Mob Wife video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeraNmgQ/

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Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news.

Today’s subjects are the sale of formerly popular brand Uoma Beauty, two new campaigns from Kim Kardashian brands Skkn by Kim and Skims and Pharrell Willams bringing a 2000s male model out of retirement for the Louis Vuitton FW menswear show.

Be sure to let me know if you enjoy this kind of beauty news-based episode and please let me know if there’s a specific story or moment you want me to cover.

You can DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X or email [email protected].

Also, don’t forget to follow the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, it only takes a second but really helps the show be discovered!

Links

Private Equity Firm Acquires Uoma Beauty’s Assets: https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/uoma-beauty-new-owners/

Nadia Lee Cohen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadialeecohen/

My video on 2000s model Will Lemay: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeMqbRfX/

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Today I wanted to get into the recently banned advert for Calvin Klein featuring singer FKA Twigs. The brand has been hitting us from all angles with multiple campaigns for Spring ‘24 starring The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White in his boxer briefs and we’ve also seen Kendall Jenner in this campaign.

In this episode I examine the controversial history of Calvin Klein ads before discussing why the Advertising Standards Agency here in the UK decided to ban the image of FKA Twigs. I call upon writer Ata-Owaji Victor to share her thoughts on the isms of it all, including racism, sexism and colourism.

I’d love to know what do you think about the ad?

What do you think about it being banned?

Is it a big deal?

Do you feel sorry for FKA Twigs?

I’ll be sure to post a questionnaire for anyone listening on Spotify, but if you’re listening elsewhere feel free to tag me when you’re listening and share your thoughts, or DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening so you never miss another episode, and if you don’t already know, look out for my new series The Week in Beauty. See you next time and thanks for listening.

Links

‘Double standards’: FKA Twigs defends banned semi-nude Calvin Klein advert: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/11/fka-twigs-defends-banned-semi-nude-calvin-klein-advert

The most controversial Calvin Klein Ads:

https://www.complex.com/style/a/karizza-sanchez/controversial-calvin-klein-ads

Ata-Owaji Victor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ataowaji/

Ata-Owaji Victor on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/407KbLX8bv1P9XjpYY8O5h?si=4e9c5221b51a4e68

My video on FKA Twigs banned Calvin Klein ad: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1-VwkNIvhd/?igsh=MWc2eGdndjFxbXJ6NQ==

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Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a brand new series that curates the latest beauty news. Each week I'll dig a little deeper into the news and share the headlines with you.

This week's subjects: severe beauty at the Golden Globes, Diana Ross for Saint Laurent, Gen Alpha and their love for Sephora, and I’m also going to share some beauty trend predictions from the insights team at SEEN Group.

I’d love to know if you enjoy this kind of beauty news-based episode so please do DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X or email [email protected].

Also, don’t forget to get involved in the poll on the show’s Spotify page!

Thanks so much for listening and I’ll see you next time.

Links

Natasha Lyonne's 'Severe Beauty' at the Golden Globes: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion

James Welsh: Sephora 10 Year Olds and Drunk Elephant need to be stopped!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd4QL-DCAeA

@Amyyy.xo_ Gen Alpha video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGe68aFQy/

Sign up to the Seen Works newsletter at https://www.seengroup.com/beyond/

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It’s the first episode of a brand new year, and in this episode I’m talking about the Ins and Outs lists that we’ve been seeing all over social media.

As well as sharing my own list, which includes beauty, social media etiquette and gatekeeping – I want to bring it back! – I share some ins and outs from other fashion and beauty names, including former guest Mandy Lee, the fashion writer and analyst who’s also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn. I also share some comments from Kirbie Johnson, co-host of the Gloss Angeles podcast.

Of course, I also want to know your ins and outs – or, tell me if you’re over these lists already! DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X and let me know. For me the lists are a bit of fun but can also be useful in the sense that it doesn’t hurt to think about our habits from time to time, and see if we might want to change something. If you're listening on Spotify be sure to add your ins and outs in the poll on the show page!

Above all else, I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, it would be great if you could review, share and subscribe. See you next time!

Links

Mandy Lee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oldloserinbrooklyn

Mandy Lee on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29eeBCWaJerlIGouPSqNbm si=ba60f289c60e4580

QiQi Fitness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@qiqihill

Ep. 206: PSA: Someone else’s weight is none of your business: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QRAbH4TA0pxmhliBUh8OF?si=4f1a0e54d51d48e9

Kirbie Johnson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirbiejohnson

Gloss Angeles Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CFC8JHiB0l84C0MPntZKG?si=856fea37a4f24761

Lizzy Hadfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LizzyHadfield

Ep. 2 of How to be Fashionable and Beautiful with Chani and Charisse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p11pyf67lOY

Special episode on facialist Katie England: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63vsKWdvGMs7fVwxyZd6M3?si=61c95d713b6f432a

Tanem on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musthavesxt

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It’s the final episode of 2023 and because it's been quite a year, I'm ending on the concept of selfcare. In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on several body creams, lotions and exfoliants that are all aimed at caring for your skin in the colder months.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried any of the products I mention before and I’d really love to know the products that you consider to be your essentials when it comes to hydrating your winter skin.

Let me know in the DMs over on @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X and feel free to get in touch over on my TikTok @charissekenion.

As mentioned this is the last episode of 2023 so I want to thank you for every single time you’ve hit play on an episode of the Beautyme Podcast. See you next year.

Products mentioned:

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029842

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029844

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029847

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029850

Indeed Labs 10balm Body Lotion: https://www.mankind.co.uk/indeed-labs-10-balm-body-lotion-180ml/12540154.html

Ole Henriksen Beam Cream Smoothing Body Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029854

Oskia London SPF Vitamin Body Milk: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029856

Oskia London Renaissance Body Scrub: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029859

Johnsons Baby Lotion: https://www.johnsonsbaby.co.uk/johnsons-baby-lotion

Rituals Hamman Body Scrub Bar: https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-hammam-body-scrub-bar-1115503.html

Links mentioned:

Ep. 214: 5-minute review of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All Over Miracle Oil: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W7H5x9XfPt84kHxmwgdVc?si=2024ccff60514c44

Ep. 135: The products I use for Glowing Skin all year round: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gYaNwdsNQLwhj3lU2uDRe?si=2e559aa4f49e403b

How to be Fashionable and Beautiful with Chani and Charisse: https://youtu.be/kquezlKW3GU?si=DBhtmVrPCCxAj5MC

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This week I'm talking about the beauty I’ve discovered in several of the shows I’ve been watching lately. You'll hear my thoughts on two Apple TV+ shows; The Supermodels, a 4-part docuseries on the quintessential ‘90s supermodels, and The Buccaneers, an 8-part story about young American women taking over London in the 1870s. I’m also talking about The Other Black Girl, American Horror Story Delicate and finally the Bethann Hardison documentary Invisible Beauty. Where possible I’ll give each show a rating out of 5. Please let me know if you’ve watched any of the shows I mention this episode! You can DM me @beautymepodcast on X or Instagram and I’ll also post a poll for my Spotify listeners. Also, I’ll be asking you what you can recommend for me so I can share with other listeners. In the meantime, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d love if you could rate it or write a review and definitely, absolutely share it with anyone who needs something new to watch! Thank you as always for listening. I’ll see you next time. Check out my TikTok on the Apple TV+ The Supermodels series: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGe8uMYvC/ The Supermodels on Apple TV+ trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59GvtrbFtQ The Buccaneers on Apple TV+ trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaDFty5ipEg&t=16s The Other Black Girl trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVmQtxCHfU&t=27s American Horror Story: Delicate trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaVatUKWJ04 Invisible Beauty trailer: https://www.bethannhardison.com/projects/tv-film BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

Today’s episode is all about the complexity of hair, from two very different angles.

The first segment of the show is going to be a conversation with Theatre Peckham CEO and Artistic Director Suzann McLean about her new all-black cast production of the classic European fairytale Rapunzel – a story about a young girl trapped in a tower in the woods with her only means of possible escape being her extremely long hair.

The second segment sees me with my friend and collaborator Winnie Awa of The Hair Lab podcast discussing how our first event, HAIR TALKS went.

Thanks as always for listening – it means the world, and if you enjoyed do please rate the show on Spotify and review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you like to listen. Also be sure to check out my tiktok @charissekenion and sign up for my newsletter for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time.

Information and tickets for Rapunzel at Theatre Peckham: https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/rapunzel/

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It’s been about a year since my friend and former guest Winnie Awa, founder of Carra, an AI-led personalised hair advice platform, said that we really wanted to start a series of events.

Back then I always knew it would be called Hair Talks – because, well, our hair literally talks – and I think as women of colour in particular, how we style or dress our hair speaks volumes but is not always interpreted correctly.

I'm so excited to say that our very first event is happening this Monday and that, moving forward, you can expect HAIR TALKS to be an ongoing series of conversations around the complexity of textured hair. So, in this short episode I'm sharing a little bit more about why it started, and where we see it going.

There's still time to book yourself a free ticket if you live in London - and grab a gorgeous goodie bag featuring goodies from Camille Rose, Pacifica, Liha Beauty and more! Click the link to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hair-talks-tickets-753070994617?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Winnie and I want Hair Talks to feel like your event – it only works if you show up and share. If you can’t make it on the night, feel free to reach out to me on social media @beautymepodcast on Instagram and X formerly known as Twitter, and for the Spotify listeners I’ll create a poll for you to get involved with.

That’s all for this week. Thank you so much for listening during these uncertain times; your support means the world. If you enjoyed this episode, a review or rating wherever you listen would be amazing. I’ll see you next time.

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This week’s guest is the wonderful, inspiring and insightful Cyndia Harvey, a London-based hair artist who has been recognised for her contribution to fashion by The British Fashion Council and was labelled as a Beauty Game-Changer by Vogue Business in their inaugural ‘100 Future Innovators’ list.

In this episode, Cyndia looks back fondly at how her Jamaican upbringing instilled in her an ingenuity that has always fed her creativity and she also shares on her love for Vipassana Meditation and explains why she feels apprehensive about labelling something as beautiful.

I’d love to know if Cyndia's words have the same impact on you as they had on me. You can let me know over in the DMs on Instagram or X formerly known as Twitter @beautymepodcast or you can email your thoughts to [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode it would be amazing if you could leave a review or a rating wherever you like to listen as it really helps other potential listeners find the show!

Don’t forget there’s also a free to subscribe newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com and you can find some visuals to go with our chat over on my tiktok @charissekenion.

Thank you for choosing to listen.

Links

This Hair of Mine video : https://vimeo.com/215919896

Cyndia's brand This Hair of Mine: https://thishairofmine.world/products/scalp-serum

Cyndia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyndiaharvey

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It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s Prada Beauty’s Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick.

In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me.

This product was purchased by me but since recording the brand has sent me three other shades, including the Soft Matte formula, so I'll be sure to let you know my thoughts on that one on my socials!

I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen.

Links

Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2521287

Prada Beauty Monochrome Soft Matte Lipstick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2521296

BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast

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This week we’re looking at the hair and makeup creatives who brought the cast of the new Sofia Coppola movie Priscilla to life.

I’ve split the show into three segments; starting with a little background into the making of the biopic, then I’ll be sharing my conversation with Cliona Furey, Head of Hair Design on the movie before sharing some behind the scenes product information from Jo-Ann MacNeil, Head of Makeup Design and find out how she turned actress Cailee Spaeny into Priscilla.

Also, if you want to see some visuals from the movie, I’ve made a few TikToks which you can find at https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion and if you’re one of my US-based listeners I’d love to know your thoughts on the movie if you’ve seen it!

Feel free to DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast or email [email protected]. Thank you so much for listening – if you did enjoy it, it would be great if you could leave a review on Spotify or Apple or wherever you like to listen, and do feel free to give it a rating.

Also, if you want to make sure you catch every episode of BeautyMe, be sure to subscribe and follow so you get notified when they are released.

Artwork image credit: Ken Woroner via A24

Clip of Sofia Coppola in intro via Chanel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va0g2wkDJZw

How Cailee Spaeny transformed into Priscilla: https://theface.com/culture/how-cailee-spaeny-transformed-into-priscilla-sofia-coppola-film-elvis-presley-60s-hair-makeup-fashion

Priscilla Presley Breaks down 15 Looks from 1960 to Now Vogue Life in Looks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKKe82ggaD4

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2557838

Priscilla X Half Magic Set: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2557829

Sebastian Shaper Hairspray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2557855

Chanel Les Ombres Multi Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2557850

Ardell Lashes: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2557863

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This week I’ve got a very special guest because it's my first time welcoming a BeautyMe listener on to the show. A few weeks ago I put out an invitation on Instagram Stories for any listeners who wanted to be my guest and talk beauty.

London-based Executive Assistant, writer and curator Jasmine Pierre is my first listener guest and the conversation was so much fun and brought up a lot of thinking points for me personally.

In this episode, Jasmine shares her morning routine with some really useful tips for anyone who lives with eczema, and takes me through her early beauty influences, from her mum and grandma, to her schoolfriends and then, as so many of us have experienced: Tumblr.

If you're listening on Spotify be sure to check out my poll on the show page or feel free to DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast or email [email protected].

Thank you so much for listening – if you did enjoy it, it would be great if you could leave a review on Spotify or Apple or where you like to listen, and do feel free to give it a rating. Also, if you want to make sure you catch every episode of BeautyMe be sure to subscribe and follow so you get notified when they're released. See you next time!

Links

Aveeno Dermexa Emollient Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2501788

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2501852

Byoma Hydrating Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2501779

E45 Face Moisturiser: https://e45.com/uk/product/e45-face-moisturiser/

Garnier Ambre Solaire Advanced Protection Sensitive SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2501878

Byoma Moisturising Gel-Cream SPF30: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2501872

BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast

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BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Face Primer. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it, break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me.

For consistency, when it comes to the ingredients part I will often refer to incidecoder.com, a website specifically created for ingredient advice. I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast.

Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time.

Links to products mentioned

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Face Primer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2354067 Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2354077

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Makeup Setting + Refreshing Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2354754

Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Matte Translucent Setting Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2354086

Youthforia Pregame Primer https://go.shopmy.us/p-2354748

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This week it’s a very unscripted, minimally edited episode about two things that have been on my mind. First of all; burnout. I am FEELING it! Listen in and let me know if you’re feeling the same. The second segment is all about the value of the Black Beauty Club. Formed by two New York based women, Tomi Talabi and Asmeret Berhe-Lumax, the Black Beauty Club first emerged on Clubhouse, the audio chatroom app that took over our lives at the height of the pandemic in 2020, and today it is a real life event taking place regularly in New York and more recently and more often in London and Paris. Earlier this week I co-hosted their latest London event, so in the second half of this show I will tell you more about the club, its message and its founders.

Links The Black Beauty Club on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theblackbeautyclub

Black Beauty Club in Vogue: https://www.vogue.com/article/welcome-to-the-black-beauty-club#:~:text=The%20Black%20Beauty%20Club%20was,the%20first%20months%20of%20quarantine

How to increase Willpower and Tenacity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwakOgHIT0E

Joy Matashi on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rqjDjvRvU6Au5rxXmCIXt?si=3D1OE9grQdGPK3m1x9ur3A

Lily Twelftree of Barefaced Media on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GzJ0kLReYjoClOjzWNQGW?si=Cc8SHjH9QYmaGiCIDe2kDg

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This week's guest is Tatiana Rose, a makeup artist, photographer and cabaret dancer, based in Australia. I can't remember when I first fell in love with her work, but she was an instant follow. Tatiana’s work is so cinematic and nostalgic and I truly believe there's no-one else quite like her.

In this episode Tatiana shares what it was like to grow up in the circus back in Belgium, where she was born, only to move to Australia and have her world turned upside down. Suffice to say, it was a tumultuous time but it pushed Tatiana to really lean into her love of the arts, from painting to ballet, and would eventually lead her to the world of makeup.

I hope you love this one - be sure to check out all of Tatiana's social links that I've shared below and if you want to see a clip from our chat, head to my TikTok @charissekenion. If you’d like to leave some feedback then feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on X, formerly known as Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode I would love it if you could leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, because it really helps people find the podcast. Thanks for listening, see you next time.

Tatiana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatianaroseart/

Tatiana on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tatianaroseart

Tatiana on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tatianaroseart

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This episode is a look behind the scenes at some of the London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024 shows and I’m also sharing information on the very first product launch from makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes.

In this episode I share my favourite moments backstage, thoughts on professionals who are able to cater to textured hair and more!

If you want to see the visuals to accompany my thoughts head to my personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion/https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion/ and my TikTok @charissekenion! Don't forget there's also my free newsletter that you can sign up for at beautymenotes.substack.com. If you enjoyed listening to this episode it would be great if you could hit subscribe or follow and feel free to leave a review too!

Products mentioned:

KJH.brand Hyper Shine High Lite Kit – launching September 26th at kjhbrand.com

BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

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This week it’s a very special Meet the Founder episode with Zanna Roberts Rassi, one of the four co-founders of Milk Makeup, a cruelty-free, vegan makeup brand that's all about easy, effortless results. Zanna launched the brand back in 2016 alongside her husband, Milk Studios co-founder Mazdack Rassi, as well as Georgie Greville and Dianna Ruth.

Zanna and I met during a hectic week of Milk Makeup events that saw her flying from New York to London to Paris all in the space of a few days. In this episode we discuss the early days of Milk Makeup, how Zanna stays fit and inspired - and I also ask how she balances living and working with her husband, all while having two children and a gig as an entertainment reporter for NBC!

Zanna, originally from Manchester, UK, is honest and open about her work/life balance and of course shares her can't-live-without Milk Makeup products. Just a heads-up, this is not sponsored!

I really hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on X, formerly known as Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. If you want to see more of the Milk Makeup event head to my TikTok @charissekenion and if you loved listening then it would be amazing if you could leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, because it really helps people find the podcast. Thanks for listening, see you next time.

Artwork/photography: Charisse Kenion

Links

Products mentioned:

Milk Makeup Vegan Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2217470

Milk Makeup Future Fluid All Over Medium Coverage Hydrating Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2217458

Milk Makeup Rise Lifting + Lengthening Mascara: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2217464

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2217460

Milk Makeup Odyssey Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil Gloss: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2217475

Danessa Myricks Color Fix Foils in Venus: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2217485

Milk Makeup on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkmakeup/

Zanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zannarassi/

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Have you seen the September covers of British and American Vogue yet? For some the images are a celebration of some of the most iconic faces we know, while others think it's amazing that four women over 50 are on the cover together.

Still, there are others, including me, with a variety of conflicting thoughts, which is why this episode is dedicated to the supermodels specials.

We’ve got the legends Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell on the covers of both issues at the same time but much of the talk has centred around the use of AI retouching.

I would love to know your thoughts on these images too. If you’re listening on Spotify please take part in the poll on the show’s page. And feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on X, formerly Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find a video about this shoot over on TikTok @charissekenion and there's also the newsletter, beautymenotes.substack.com.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button and do please leave a review.

Links

Amy Odell: Vogue’s Supermodels Cover, Retouching and Fashion’s AI Future: https://amyodell.substack.com/p/vogues-supermodels-cover-retouching

Check out my Christy Turlington Vogue 2002 tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJnhUsnk/https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJnhUsnk/

My Gisele for Vogue Italia tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJnhhL5X/

Linda Evangelista episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y7Fhvg0cIl3llWCSdgfHT?si=7fb4e38105ec42b5

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This week it's another 5-minute review - but it's 10 minutes. That's mostly because I’m talking about the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil – closely related to the cult product Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or the original or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time.

Links:

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2101028

BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast

BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

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This week's guest is London-based session stylist and brand founder Danielle Igor, whose work I fell in love with after The Face magazine included her in its online Beauty Directory. While noticing a certain nostalgia about it, I was struck by the freshness of Danielle's work.

Danielle began teaching herself to do her own hair at the age of 9 and today she works with the likes of brands such as Apple, Adidas and Charlotte Tilbury as well as musicians such as Cat Burns, Jorja Smith and Shy Girl. For me, Danielle's work is a celebration of black culture, and in this conversation we discuss cultural appropriation and whether it's necessary that all stylists can do all hair. Along the way Danielle shares her first inspirations and her hopes for the future of her brand Igor Hair.

I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of our chat on Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion. Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button and don't forge there's also the newsletter, which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com.

Links

Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielleigor/

Igor Hair: https://igorhair.com

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It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the much-loved Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast.

Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time.

Links:

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-2101027

BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast

BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

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This week’s guest is the amazing London-based makeup artist Bea Sweet. Often compared to Queen Pat McGrath, Bea is the creative behind some truly stunning looks for the likes of everyone from singers Jorja Smith and Twigs to British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes.

In this episode Bea looks back on the products that really got her into beauty and blows my mind when she talks about her formal music training as a child.

We have an interesting conversation around what Bea classifies as being ‘hot’ and how it differs from being ‘pretty’ and she references some back in the day websites and influences that lean more into the edgy, darker side of beauty.

Also, towards the end of the show, Bea is going to share the 4 products that she cannot live without, and they’re really interesting!

I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of our chat on Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button.

Links

Products mentioned:

Barry M Dazzle Dust: https://barrym.com/products/dazzle-dust-rose-gold

MAC Cosmetics Ruby Woo: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1979338

Pat McGrath Lip Fetish Astral Lip Balm Amethyst: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1978247

Danessa Myricks Evolution Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1978246

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand in No2 Medium: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1978182

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fu$$y: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1978183

Bea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beasweetbeauty/

FKA Twigs Ouch Ouch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZfMhK0vjeg

FKA Twigs Papi Pacify video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OydK91JjFOw

FKA Twigs Honda video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxokAmGVzOs

Jorja Smith Try Me video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUn6i9bfdRA

BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast

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Today’s episode is a kind of stream of consciousness thing, musing about the 'Latte Makeup' trend. In this short and sweet episode I break down the trend, how the label originated and try to get to the bottom of why the trend kind of irks me!

I would love to know what you think - am I reaching or do I have a point?

If something else is bugging you, or inspiring you in the world of beauty feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you can also find me on TikTok @charissekenion.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts.

Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time!

Artwork: Instagram.com/taniellejaimua

Links

Taneille Jai on Instagram: https://instagram.com/taniellejaimua?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Rachel Rigler's Latte Makeup video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJboQk5Q/

Ehlie Luna's Latte Makeup video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJbovCsb/

Jonet Williamson's Latte Makeup video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJboGPYX/

BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

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It’s another 5-minute review although it’s definitely a bit longer today as the product I’m talking about is Glossier’s G Suit Soft Touch Lip Créme. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. For consistency, when it comes to the ingredients part I will use incidecoder.com, a website specifically created for ingredient advice. I’d love to know if you’ve tried Glossier G Suit or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time. Glossier G Suit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1730624 Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1896853 Romand Blur Fudge Tint: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1896848 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This week’s guest is the wonderful, award-winning entrepreneur and hair expert Winnie Awa.

In 2020, London-based Winnie founded Carra, an online platform powered by data to give people with textured hair the world over the advice and product recommendations they really need.

More recently, this June, Winnie launched The Texture Gap, an AI-driven report from Carra Labs that highlights the lack of consideration, innovation and awareness around Type 4C hair, the tightest curl pattern.

In this conversation we discuss the intricacies of black hair, why brands need to wake up to the needs of people with textured hair; why some of us are going back to relaxing our hair and our right to choose exactly what we do with our hair.

This is a conversation that everyone can learn from; from brand leaders to parents who are considering the styling options for their children so don’t hesitate to share this with anyone who might benefit.

I really hope you enjoy this one as much as we did and I’d love for you to take part in the poll over on Spotify if that’s where you’re listening. Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected].

Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of our chat on Instagram @beautymepodcast or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts.

Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time!

Cover photo: Charisse Kenion

Links

Download The Texture Gap: https://carra.co/texturegap
Winnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnieawa/
Carra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heycarra/
Read more about The Texture Gap: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/hair/a44254061/texture-gap-type-4-hair-report/
Listen to The Hair Lab: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HbDzUfLcQayqRhxdvOvys?si=b5707555715c494c The Texture Gap in Vogue: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-to-grow-afro-hair

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This week’s guest is London-based Claudia Walder, fashion stylist and founder of Able, a magazine created for disabled people. When Claudia was 23 and working as a stylist she began to experience some health problems that eventually became incredibly debilitating. Six months later she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In this episode Claudia shares her experiences, how she had essentially had to nurture herself, why she started Able Zine and why she's taking a break. We also discuss the importance of perception and representation and the intricacies of labelling an illness 'invisible'. Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of our chat on Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion. Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time! Links Claudia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilguerrera/ Able on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ablezine/ https://www.ablezine.com BeautyMe onTwitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme   

Today we’re talking about weight, or rather, I’m talking about whether we should ever talk about weight when it’s nothing to do with our own body. Meaning, should we ever talk about someone else’s weight, whether it’s gone up or down, whether that’s 'good' or 'bad'.

If at any point during this episode, there’s something you want to say or share, please do find me in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me direct [email protected].

TW: Before I share my thoughts, I do want to let you know that I will touch upon eating disorders and miscarriage so if either of those subjects feel too heavy right now, please give this episode a miss. I want to point out this is not an episode about health and I also want to point out that this episode will not even get into how race, gender or disability impacts the conversation around weight –but that’s something I definitely want to explore another time so I’d love to hear from you if you want to have a conversation.

Please let me know your thoughts; is it time we stopped talking about weight? If you’re listening on Spotify take part in the poll over there and let me know! Or you can email me direct on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time! 

Links 

Crazy Healthy Cool video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvPdFFp58iA

Ka Msendoo video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJCcvYkk/

Jorja Smith for i-D: https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/g5yv74/jorja-smith-alicia-keys-falling-or-flying-interview-cover

‘You Just Need to Lose Weight’ and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Just-Need-Lose-Weight/dp/0807006475/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687773158&sr=8-1

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It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the cult like Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, also known as a Plumping Gloss that gives an instant volume effect. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. For consistency, when it comes to the ingredients part I will use incidecoder.com, a website specifically created for ingredient advice. I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast with your suggestions. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time. Links Dior Addict Lip Maximizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1704041 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

This week’s episode is a deep dive into the history of Estée Lauder’s iconic Summer scent; Bronze Goddess. First of all I’m going back to when it first launched to try and break down what makes it such a cult fragrance and I’ll end by sharing my thoughts on the very latest iteration of the fragrance, L’Eau de Lumiere. I’d love to know if you know this fragrance so be sure to head to my DMs over on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or email me direct at [email protected]. I’d also love to know what your signature Summer scent is, so please take a second and let me know via the question I’ve posted over on the Spotify page. While you’re there be sure to hit follow, and if you’re listening elsewhere on Apple or Amazon, make sure you subscribe so you never miss another episode! Finally, if you want even more when it comes to imagery check out my tiktok @charissekenion and sign up to my newsletter. You’ll find it at beautymenotes.substack.com and it’s free to subscribe. See you next time. Artwork photography by me. Links Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1639349 Now Smell This: https://nstperfume.com/2007/03/21/estee-lauder-azuree-soleil-eau-fraiche-skinscent-fragrance-review/ Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1666868 Choosing your Summer Scent with Rachael: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16kR8oxlhXSVLvGtV8JNG8?si=249e491032e94aff Alfred Morillas Fragrantica listing: https://www.fragrantica.com/noses/Alberto_Morillas.html BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcastBeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.comBeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionBeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

It’s another 5-minute review in which I pick one product and tell you what the brand says about it, breakdown the packaging, the smell and feel, discuss some of its key ingredients and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. This week I’m talking about Korean brand Beauty of Joseon's Ginseng Essence Water, an amazing toner that I truly fell in love with; just check out the show artwork and you'll see my bottle is practically empty. Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time!  Links Beauty of Joeson Ginseng Essence Water: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1576830 https://incidecoder.com BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcastBeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.comBeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionBeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme       

Jeanine Lobell, the founder of iconic brand Stila, is this week’s guest and it’s one of the best conversations I’ve ever been lucky enough to have. Jeanine started out as makeup artist – and still is today – and in 1994 she changed the face of beauty with her whimsical, functional brand.

In this episode I ask Jeanine to take us all the way back to the ‘90s – what did it take to build a beauty brand back then? Was it easier or more difficult compared to today? How much did Estée Lauder pay her for her brand in 1999?? 

Jeanine is the definition of an innovator and I feel that future beauty founders could learn so much from her. She shares so many amazing, inspiring and fun stories of the decades she has spent in the beauty industry, and also shares what she would do differently if Stila launched today.

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Into the Gloss article: https://intothegloss.com/2011/10/jeanine-lobell-makeup-artist/

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It’s another 5-minute review in which I pick one product and tell you what the brand says about it, break down the packaging, the smell and feel, discuss some of its key ingredients and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. For consistency, when it comes to the ingredients part I will use incidecoder.com, a website specifically created for ingredient advice.

This week I’m talking about the Dieux Instant Angel Lipid Rich Moisturiser, which was kindly gifted to me by the brand.

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This week's episode is a blend of some of my favourite things - from the June issue of British Vogue’s beauty pages courtesy of Twiggy Jalloh and Funmi Fetto to my latest palette purchase from Byredo; my beauty breakdown of Lana Del Rey’s new music video and chatting about Summer scents with my friend Rachael, a true fragrance enthusiast. Rachael shares her favourite perfumes and advises us how to switch things up for Summer.

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00:00 Introduction

01:30 British Vogue's June Beauty pages

22:07 Lana Del Rey's makeup for her new Candy Necklace video

28.32 Byredo's Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette

34:29 Summer Scents with Rachael Todd 

Links:

Lana Del Rey beauty breakdown: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion/video/7238984555540008218?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7235892347757823514

Rachael Todd on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RNvG71AodXGllYVko5yTW?si=mEGsvuf4RkCBA2wal6YLbg

Byredo Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594260

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594238

D.S. & Durga Pistachio Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594241

Veronique Gabai Lumière D'Iris Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594247

Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594248

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess de Lumiere Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594258

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For this episode I wanted to explore the many layers of discussion around Beyoncé launching haircare, including the question, is she even qualified to launch a haircare line?

As part of Destiny’s Child alongside longterm members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, from 2001 onwards the band won every award you can think of, and as a solo artist Beyoncé has amassed over 30 Grammys and is tied with her husband Jay-Z as the most nominated act in Grammys history with 88 nominations each.

As well as the endless awards and nominations Beyoncé is absolutely 100 percent a modern day hair icon for black women the world over and has undoubtedly inspired millions of women to make changes with their hair. In this episode I discuss a little of Beyoncé's impact, her importance, her personal life and her reasons for going into haircare.

I’d love to know your thoughts on this one – you can either DM me on Instagram or Twitter or, if you’re listening on Spotify, please do take part in the poll I’ve shared on the episode page. Thank you so much for listening – if you want a little bit more of me, go ahead and subscribe to my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you enjoyed this episode, feel free to leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you like to listen.

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Tee Noir’s Beyoncé Is Not Relatable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nASxxER4ZZQ

Darian on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PW3qKqxnmxooMi06WIoUu?si=e6e15acfdb8b49df

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This is the first in a new series of short and sweet episodes that are solely product-based. Each episode I’ll tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it, what the reviews say and break down the packaging, smell and feel. I'll also and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me.

This week I’m looking at the Caudalie Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF50.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen.

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This episode is dedicated to the impact of Donna Summer, the woman known as the queen of disco who inspired millions around the world to dance, really dance, and forget their troubles. But it wasn’t just about the sounds – it was about her hair, her features, her makeup, the glitter and the sequins.

The reason I’ve decided now is the time to focus on the wonders of Donna Summer is because HBO is releasing a documentary today, called Love to Love You, Donna Summer and it promises to share Donna’s struggles with fame, how she navigated being a mother and also endeavoured to keep her private life private, all while experiencing such career highs as being the first black woman to have a music video play on MTV. I’m dying to watch the documentary so I thought I’d try and take us back a little bit to break down just how Donna inspired the world.

Let me know if you enjoyed this episode and if you're listening on Spotify and you're a Donna Summer fan, be sure to take part in my poll and let me know your favourite Donna song.

And don't forget, there's my special Donna video over on TikTok @charissekenion right now! If you want to let me know what you'd like to hear more of on the show, email me direct on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast.

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Links

History of I Feel Love: https://pitchfork.com/features/article/song-from-the-future-the-story-of-donna-summer-and-giorgio-moroders-i-feel-love/

Dark days of Donna Summer: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/28/i-was-decadent-i-was-stupid-i-was-a-fool-the-dark-days-of-donna-summer

Interview with Donna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2naPKEsw2s

1978 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9s2CpYc0fY

 My Donna Summer inspired playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DRnOLtKJtjXMlLgRDpH5J?si=923693b20f884555

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This week it’s the Battle of the Bases! I’m testing the Saie Glowy Superskin Weightless Hydrobounce Serum Foundation against Ilia Beauty’s Super Serum Skin Tint. Both products are aimed at giving you a natural, glowing base and after reviewing them side by side over, I thought it made sense to share a full review of both for the podcast listeners. Full disclaimer; all products reviewed were kindly sent to me by the brands with zero expectations.

Let me know if you’ve tried either of these products – especially if you’re a fan of the Ilia serum as I would love to pass on any positive reviews for the other listeners. You can email me direct on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion.

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Ilia Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1489903

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It's a Bank Holiday BONUS episode because I wanted to weigh in on the story surrounding lifestyle vlogger Bria Jones and her decision to turn down a Tarte brand trip to the Miami Grand Prix. It's a story about the billion dollar business of Formula 1, unfair treatment, so-called 'miscommunication', alleged death threats and for some, it's also about race.

For me, this entire experience is a warning for other creators. Know who you are, know your worth, seek opportunities but always, always get the information you need and always ask for what you are worth, in fact, ask ALL the questions! Let me know your thoughts over at [email protected] or DM me on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast.

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Sound bites in intro:

Lei Lei https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJuo5Cgm/

Whitney Madueke https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJuobk5j/

Twig Hoff https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJuotnMk/

Rich Lux https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJH1f5Ct/

Shades of Beige essay: https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/university_honors_program/40/

Article on racist Asian slur: https://www.seventeen.com/beauty/a12273683/tarte-cosmetics-apologizes-for-racist-meme/

Article on Insider: https://www.insider.com/tarte-apologizes-brand-trip-formula-1-tiktoker-felt-second-tier-2023-5

Tarte CEO Maureen Kelly’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmaureenkelly/video/7229394897307077934?lang=en

Danisha Carter on Tarte: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJH1JaSL/

The 2023 Met Gala happened Monday May 1st so of course, this episode is all about the hair and beauty moments from the night. With many of my favourite fashion accounts labelling the event as 'the worst Met Gala ever' I'm pretty relieved I'm only focusing on the hair and makeup. To be honest, I had a feeling about this year’s gala, because the theme itself – designer Karl Lagerfeld – never really excited me. That said, Karl had a 6-decade long career that saw him at Patou, Balmain, Fendi, Chloe and of course Chanel, from 1983 until his death in 2019. He also had a very definitive signature style of wearing black and white with tons of gothic style sterling silver Chrome Hearts accessories – so really, there was PLENTY of fashion inspiration for attendees to really dive into and create truly monumental moments that we would be talking about forever. But, it didn’t quite go that way. So this episode is all about the noteworthy hair and beauty moments in my eyes. Let me know YOUR favourite Met Gala moment over in the DMs on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion or  you can email me direct on [email protected].   Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time! Links BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.comBeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionBeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This week’s guest is Karina Chan, a Chinese American Project Manager who grew up in the Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In this episode we discuss how perception and presentation shows up differently for people of colour and Karina shares some beautiful insights from former US Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley’s book The Chiffon Trenches. Karina also shares early memories of watching her mum, a real estate agent, getting ready to go to work and her hopes for the future of fashion as technology becomes more sophisticated.

If you love fashion you’re going to love this episode. And if you don’t know fashion, it’s still worth a listen and visiting Google when you get curious!

I really hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of our chat on Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion.

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Links/Content mentioned

Karina on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karinajchan

My video on Jenny Shimizu: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJm3mWSo/

Andre Leon Talley’s The Chiffon Trenches: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chiffon-Trenches-Andre-Leon-Talley/dp/0008342342

Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink; The Power of Thinking without Thinking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blink-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316057908

Karina’s video on Dior: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJm3buw5/

Karina’s video on Emanuel Ungaro: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJm39Y8r/

Asim Abdullah buying fashion house Emanuel Ungaro: https://www.sfgate.com/magazine/article/The-Fixer-Can-Silicon-Valley-venture-capitalist-2573018.php

Chani episode on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PfViYwjaonfjryZmE8Ybc?si=71fcb1bdb31245d8

Liah Yoo on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiahYoo

The Cutting Room Floor on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecuttingroomfloor/posts

The Cutting Room Floor on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tcrfff

Law Roach on High Low with EmRata: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZrwYv6j0T7uqMVYMcifHC?si=0a5b38487f754f79

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This is an episode that I felt compelled to make, because I wanted to let you know about the amazing facial I had recently with Katie England. Based at my favourite London hotel, the NoMad in Covent Garden, Katie is a facialist with over a decade of experience and during that time she has truly honed her craft and her way of looking at skin.

For me, this was an experience that still hasn't left me. Katie has made me take more interest in my body, not just my face, and she almost made me cry too. But that's only because she is simply a lovely human being that makes you feel seen. What made this even more special, was that the facial was a gift from my bestie, Natalie. So this is me passing on that gift to you.

In this episode I share my experience and also discuss Katie's buccal massage techniques which are absolutely different and definitely a must!

Do please share this episode with anyone you think needs it, and if you enjoyed listening, I’d really appreciate if you could review the show on Spotify or Apple or anywhere you listen. And don’t forget, if you hit subscribe or follow, you’ll never miss another episode of BeautyMe.

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Find Katie at katie-england.com

Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieenglandskin/

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This episode is all about the hair and makeup we see in new AV Rockwell movie A Thousand and One, because since seeing the trailer I've been so impressed with the ‘90s and 2000s looks.

The movie, starring singer and choreographer Teyana Taylor as ex-convict Inez, is set in Harlem, New York and focuses on her heart-rending story that begins with her deciding to kidnap her 6-year-old son from the foster care system. Suffice to say, it's set to be a tearjerker! It's out today in the US and should reach the UK April 21st. Be sure to check out the visuals I created for this episode over on TikTok @charissekenion and let me know if you love this kind of episode!

My DMs are always open over on Twitter and Instagram @beautymepodcast, or feel free to email me [email protected].

BIG thank you to Focus Features, head of makeup Marsha Page and illustrator Desi Moore.

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Links

Desi Moore: https://www.instagram.com/desidoeswork/

Marsha Page: https://instagram.com/marshapagemua

A Thousand and One trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBM0_6JJw1s

Hair Story by Ayana D. Byrd and Lori L. Tharps: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hair-Story-Revised-Ayana-Byrd/dp/1250046572

This Guido Palau special was a long time coming and I'm so glad my friend and hair architect Joy Matashi told me it was a must! In this episode I talk about Guido's start in hair - he was told he would never make it by the way - as well as his influence on grunge, his longterm collars with photographer David Sims and designer Alexander McQueen and why he's still going strong today.

I definitely don't think you need to be 'into' hair to appreciate this episode and I hope everyone who listens either enjoys it or learns something. Below are links to the two articles I referenced and do please let me know what you thought of this episode over at @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter or say hi at TikTok @charissekenion. Don’t forget there’s also the beautyme newsletter which you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave the show a review wherever you like to listen! Thanks for listening and I’ll see you next time.

 My Guido Palau TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYQ3uUQ3/

Fashionista.com article: https://fashionista.com/2017/12/guido-palau-hair-stylist-career

 Guido Palau; A life in Hair: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/guido-palau-hair-book-and-biography-interview

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This episode is all about the makeup I would buy if suddenly one day, I woke up and all of my existing collection had disappeared, or been burnt down to the ground. Obviously, it’s never that deep, but there are some products I would have to buy immediately. The idea came to me after seeing Sophie Floyd’s YouTube about the products she would immediately replace - you can check that out here: https://youtu.be/9rpiXRWBY88 I’d love to know what YOU would buy instantly if you lost all your makeup faves. Let me know over in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram or say hey over on TikTok @charissekenion BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/charissekenion

This week’s episode is a #beautybuzz episode focused on some of the most recent news stories linked to the world of beauty and how we view it; I’m looking at the growing commentary on the future of American Vogue, some condescending motivational posters aimed at girls at a school in Worcester, UK and the varied responses to the TikTok Bold Glamour filter. Also, did you know that I appeared on Breaking Beauty this week? It was so amazing to hang out with hosts Carlene and Jill of this iconic beauty podcast, and alongside fellow UK beauty journalist Anita Bhagwandas, we discuss the latest beauty headlines. You can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WibniC1k7bhi17aAZSi7n?si=90daeff7c5174b2b

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This episode is a journey inside my mind as I try to juxtapose five decades of incredible work with one (as far as we know) racist image. I'm talking about Grace Coddington; former Creative Director at US Vogue for almost three decades, known for her imagination and brilliant attention to detail and for creating memorable imagery that has inspired many around the world and impacted every single advert and billboard.

But it's that attention to detail that raised alarm bells back in 2019, when Grace was photographed at home, and in one of the images, she's standing in front of a collection of mammy jars. Many wondered why she had the jars - racist propaganda created to paint African Americans as ugly caricatures - while others wondered why they were on display.

Unfortunately I didn't know about the jars when I made this TikTok all about Grace's impact on the fashion industry.

So in this episode I have a lot of questions - can you be not racist but make a racist mistake; what is 'little old white lady' racism? Plus many others... I also throw makeup artist and brand founder Isamaya Ffrench into the mix, because she's been sailing very close to the wind lately, and her recent trip to Malawi has had some in the beauty community referring to her as 'cringe'. 

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Elisha Brown article in New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/arts/mammy-jars-black-history-month.html
Genna Rivieccio in Culled Culture on 'old white lady racism': https://www.culledculture.com/grace-coddington-mammy-jars/
Kackie Does Beauty; We Need To Talk About Isamaya Ffrench: https://youtu.be/COIVWDo5IKs
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Chani Ra can’t remember a time when she wasn’t in love with fashion.

She’s a writer and nail tech - who learned how to do French tips at the age of 7 by the way - who not only has an amazing fashion TikTok account @thefashionnap but has also just started sharing vlogs on YouTube this week.

This episode was so much fun to record! I’ve been following Chani for a few months, ever since I decided to get serious about creating content for TikTok and I assumed she’d been on the app for a long time, because her content is so good, so well-thought out and she makes it look so easy. However, she’s only been on TikTok since the birth of her 7-month son Shiloh and basically plans and records her content when he’s taking a nap.

By the way, this is baby Shiloh’s first podcast and you’re going to hear him throughout our chat.

We cover so much in this episode – we talk a lot about TikTok etiquette; why being well-referenced counts, when you have to admit you’ve made a mistake and when it’s time to remove a video. Chani also shares her inspirations in the form of two women who made a major impact on her love of fashion and beauty, her godmother Eve who would take her out of school to go shopping at MAC (!) and her grandmother Ruth, a former model.

I really hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Feel free to get in touch with feedback over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of our chat on Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion.

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Check out Chani’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefashionnap

Chani on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefashionnap

Raoul Alejandre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulalejandre/
Isamaya Ffrench on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isamayaffrench/
Aoife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoifeartist/

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This week I’m talking about the use of AI technology on film with particular regard to aging, or rather, de-aging. I've been noticing music videos are leaning more into retouching - from erasing cellulite to softening necklines - but I didn't realise it was also really prevalent in film and TV. This definitely isn't a deep dive, and it's something I will likely come back to, but after hearing an episode of The Town, a podcast all about the business of Hollywood, hosted by Matthew Belloni, I thought I'd share some insights and ask some questions about how 'vanity' software might affect the future of film. Be sure to check out that episode in the links below! Let me know your thoughts and definitely let me know if you come across any interesting articles or podcasts on the subject of AI at the movies or in beauty. You can always find me over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video related to the episode on my Instagram or on TikTok @charissekenion. Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time! Links: Making movie stars younger with AI: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63Gy4BDhZ6azcZdRVRDGO0?si=00239912e51a49f6 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

For this episode I’ve invited Sydney-based beauty marketing journalist Lily Twelftree of Barefaced Media back onto the show because her recent video Why did beauty YouTube die? really got me thinking.

So in this episode we discuss a LOT; from what made beauty YouTube so popular at its peak; why many of us have fallen out of love with beauty YouTube – but at the same time, we’re seeing more beauty creators moving to the platform after becoming disheartened with their content performance on Instagram. We also discuss authenticity and whether brands can have political or personal opinions particularly when you look at the issue of Uoma Beauty founder Sharon Chuter using her brand page to pay tribute to the death of Queen Elizabeth II last September.

If you’re someone who’s a huge beauty YouTube lover or you’re even thinking of joining the platform yourself, feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, you’ll also find some video clips of my chat with Lily on my Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion.

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Lily on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barefacedmedia

Why blocking people on social media is good for your health, with Lily Twelftree: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c0uzY84rG0V4VtrgFqIoL?si=3a1bbe1fbad54733

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Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Omahyra Mota moved to Queens, New York at the age of 10 with her siblings, her mum and her grandmother. At the age of 15 her mum picked up a disposable camera and took pictures of Omahrya in her swimsuit. She added Omahyra’s measurements to the back of the photos and sent them to every single agency in New York. Only one agency gave a response and that one was enough to see Omahyra go on to walk the runway for the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta and many, many more. In this episode I look back over Omahyra’s two decade long career and discuss the power and strength she found in embracing her androgynous style. I’d love to know if you’ve heard of Omahrya before or do you have another favourite androgynous model? Let me know if you think someone else deserves their own podcast! You can get in touch anytime over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or feel free to email me [email protected]. Don’t forget, there’s also an Omahrya video on my Instagram or you can see it on TikTok @charissekenion. Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. Links My video on Omahyra: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion Vogue profile: https://www.vogue.com/article/model-omahyra-mota-profile BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

What a week it’s been – the beauty community can’t stop talking about lashes. First, we had Doja Cat’s Doja’s Inferno red makeup moment created by the iconic makeup artist Pat McGrath, only to hear critics say, w’hy isn’t she wearing lashes?’

Then we had beauty creator Mikayla Nogueira’s quite unbelievable mascara ad for L’Oréal’s Telescopic Lift causing TikTok trauma.

I’d love to know what you think – should Mikayla release a statement? Can she come out of this with her authenticity as an influencer intact? You can get in touch in my DMs at @beautymepodcast on Instagram and Twitter and of course I’m also on TikTok. Also, did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. Thank you so much for listening. If you want to skip straight to the Mikayla story you will find it around the 19.11 mark.

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Ahead of the curve with Coco Mocoe: Mikayla Nogueira accused of wearing false lashes in mascara ad: what might happen next? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IVKoelc09TBgvS3vUTUuy?si=71e85c615abc4b10

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At just 5ft 6 with a slight, toned build, American model Jenny Shimizu looked more like a car mechanic than a runway model – because that’s exactly what she was when she was discovered. She refers to herself as a ‘gay Japanese mechanic with short hair and tattoos’ and never planned a career in modelling or acting but by doing exactly that she became a poster girl for young, queer Asian women who had never really seen themselves in the media before.

I’d love to know what you think – and I’d love to know if you have a favourite model from any era that you’d like me to focus on in a future episode. You can get in touch in my DMs at @beautymepodcast on Instagram and Twitter and there's a video all about Jenny over on my Instagram and my TikTok @charissekenion.

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Cargo Collective article: https://cargocollective.com/savikuruppu/My-Girl-Jenny-Shimizu

Allure magazine 2017 article: https://www.allure.com/story/jenny-shimizu-interview-sexuality-and-aging

Refinery29 2017 article: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/03/144359/jenny-shimizu-model-police-officer-training

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In this episode I take a closer look at the latest ad campaign from supermodel Kate Moss and question the motives behind the extreme retouching and possible use of AI filters in the video and photography.

It’s a Kate we’ve never seen before and I wonder if the entire Marc Jacobs campaign is focused on nostalgia, because Kate and Marc have been working together for three decades.

I’d love to know what you think – perhaps you think there’s no harm in retouching or perhaps you yourself regularly retouch your imagery. Feel free to get in touch in my DMs – there’s no judgement there! You can find me at @beautymepodcast on Instagram and Twitter and I’m also on TikTok @charissekenion. Also, did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening.

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This episode is a discussion on wearing makeup to the gym – I’ll ask questions around it but during this chat I’ll be asking: is wearing makeup to the gym hygienic? Is it gross? Will it clog your pores? Or is it just none of my business? As well as asking questions I share some recent stats on women wearing makeup to the gym and I also share some expert tips on how to wear makeup at the gym, thanks to makeup artist and esthetician Katie Onyejekwe. 

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It’s the first episode of a brand new year and I’m starting off by sharing my top 5 beauty and hair predictions for the first part of 2023 as well as my personal favourite makeup look right now using some new products I’m loving. I’m not bringing in skincare because I can do that in a separate episode – I wanted this to purely be about how I see us all adorning our faces and hair for spring.

Let me know which spring beauty trends you’re leaning into over in the DMs on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or drop a comment over on my tiktok for this episode over @charissekenion. Thank you so much for listening and please, if you enjoyed this, help me be seen by subscribing to the podcast, following the podcast or leaving a review! Don’t forget, there’s also a newsletter; you can sign up for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. If you like the sound of any products I've mentioned, check out my ShopMy at: https://shopmy.us/collections/105192

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MAC Cosmetics Eye Kohl in Smolder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-946463

It’s the final installment of this ‘90s beauty moments Advent Calendar – whew! Initially I was thinking it should be a tiny bit Christmassy, and I was going to focus on Mariah Carey’s epic All I Want for Christmas, but, I knew we’d likely be bombarded with the song all month-long, so instead I picked a song of hers that I actually liked, with a video that saw her playing with two very ‘90s looks.

Let me know if you’ve enjoyed this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at [email protected]. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! It’s been a lot of fun and while I’m taking some time off now, I can’t wait to see you in 2023 with a whole host of new content, guests and videos. Thank you for sticking with me this year!

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Full disclaimer; this is slightly outside of my designated era of the 90s; while the single Say My Name came out in October 1999, Destiny’s Child didn’t release a video for it until January 2000. So, technically, this video shouldn’t be here! But I’m hoping I’m forgiven as I’m so close to the end of this Advent Calendar series.

In this episode I share some of the drama behind the scenes of this colourful video and break down the band members and their looks.

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In this 1992 hit movie there are several big stars – Bruce Willis, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn. All three put in amazing performances, but for me, the biggest star is former model Isabella Rossellini. Without giving the plot away, she plays a socialite and sorceress, Lisle Von Rhuman, who has powers and potions that promise eternal youth and immortality and she is one of the most glamorous characters I’ve ever seen.

In this episode I share why Lisle’s character is the star of this film, even though she’s only on our screens for just 15 minutes.

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Season 1 of Sex and the City aired in June 1998 and it was pretty much an instant hit. The show had four female leads in the form of Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker which meant the audience could enjoy four different personalities and styles – and everyone had a favourite.

In this episode I share who’s my favourite and why!

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Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about one of my favourite fashion designers, ever. Whenever I think about Alexander McQueen’s work I can’t help but get emotional. He was a designer who could find beauty in the darkest moments, and his No.13 show was full of light and dark.

The show is very well-known, mostly because of the finale, which sees model Shalom Harlow wearing a dress that’s being spray painted by two robots. But for me, there’s an even more impactful moment; the first time we see a model, who happens to be Paralympic athlete Aimee Mullins, wearing prosthetic legs on the catwalk.

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Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about Brooklyn-born Foxy Brown, AKA Inga Marchand, one of the first ladies of hip-hop. She was first seen on our screens in a video for LL Cool J’s I Shot Ya remix video in 1995 and from then on her style and lyricism evolved.

In this episode I break down why Foxy was and is so important to not just hip hop, but also to dark-skinned women and girls around the world – I feel she helped them feel seen, appreciated and confident.

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Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about lead singer of R&B band SWV, Cheryl ‘Coko’ Clemons and her incredibly long, natural nails.

In this episode I break down why Coko took us on such an epic nail journey, and how the art of the nail tech has risen to cult status today.

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Listen to episode 55 on The End of the Manicure: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21XPCSxSBeggnrwA3ljLcT?si=ca7588595b504232

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Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about Sharon Stone’s magnificent portrayal of Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film Casino.

In this episode I break down the retro looks we see in this film that’s based in the ‘80s, from the hair and makeup pros to my favourite beauty moments from the film. Apparently Sharon Stone was dead set on playing this character and I really think that comes through in the movie – it’s an absolute classic.

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If you’re a fan of ‘90s music then you need to check today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment: Missy Elliott’s video for The Rain, which came out in 1997, from her first album Supa Dupa Fly. Directed by the equally iconic director Hype Williams, this video is so ahead of its time and is a must-watch if you’ve never seen it before. 

In this episode I break down the hair and beauty moments, including Missy's epic finger waves, and also share some insights into the black lipgloss and liner that we see in the video, which is also very on-trend today on social media.

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Aaliyah Dana Haughton released her second album, also called One In A Million in 1996 and with six hit songs coming from that album, it’s at that point in time that she really took over the charts and became a major inspiration for young black girls when it came to how they dressed and how they wore their hair and makeup.

Today's '90s Beauty Moment is all about the video for Aaliyah's single One In A Million because it's the perfect blend of '90s fashion, beauty, hair and music video influences. 

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Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about the power – the so-called Girl Power – of the Spice Girls, five women, chosen from hundreds to take on the boy bands of the mid-90s.

In this episode I break down the looks that the world would go on to expect from Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisolm and Victoria Beckham (formerly Victoria Adams.) I also explain the super simple reason that we would go on to refer to these adult women as Baby, Ginger, Scary, Sporty and Posh for the rest of their lives.

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Today’s '90s Beauty Moment is all about the striking beauty looks for En Vogue’s 1996 video for their single Don’t Let Go.

In this episode I break down the hair and beauty moments for all four band members: Cindy Herron, Dawn Robinson, Maxine Jones and Terry Ellis and I also get into the truly quintessential ‘90s fashion looks each of them are wearing.

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For me, Lil’ Kim, AKA Kimberly Denise Jones, is someone who should get all the awards when it comes to being iconic across the board – the hairstyles you’ve played with, the makeup you’ve experimented with, even the clothes you’re wearing and the music you’re listening to – Lil’ Kim was arguably the blueprint for it all back in the ‘90s.

In this episode I’m firmly sticking with the Lil’ Kim of the ‘90s – one, because there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to the Brooklyn rapper, and two, because amongst all that information, there is also the often discussed topic of her lack of self love, which some even refer to as internalised hate for how she looks.

So in this episode I’m focusing on the image that first caught our attention, and how she would go on to influence her fans, the music industry and the fashion houses.

I’ll be back with another in-depth episode though, so watch this space. In the meantime, I’d love to know what you think of this series – have you been enjoying it?

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It’s a hairstyle that has its own Wikipedia page; that’s how iconic the Rachel haircut was. It was first seen on screen, on Aniston’s character Rachel Green in Friends in 1995, near the end of the first season in the episode entitled The One with the Evil Orthodontist and she wore it until the third season.

In this episode I focus on how big the influence of the cut was, and why Jennifer’s longterm hairdresser Chris McMillan designed it specifically for the star – even though she never loved it!

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Skunk Anansie is a British rock band that shot to fame in the ‘90s, and from day one, all everyone could talk about was the striking lead singer, Skin, AKA Deborah Ann Dyer.

While I knew Skin had to be in this ‘90s series, I initially thought that I would be more focused on her more edgy makeup looks, like black lipstick and liner, but recently I saw the video for one of their hits, Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) and I was blown away by a really pretty, ethereal take on ‘90s makeup. It’s not something you see much of when you examine the music videos of that decade, so I really wanted to include it in the series.

I’d love to know what you think too! Have you been enjoying this series?

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Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is dedicated to the star of one of my all-time favourite films; Uma Thurman in 1994’s Pulp Fiction.

In this Quentin Tarantino classic, Uma plays newlywed Mia Wallace who’s definitely in the mood for trouble, and looks so good while doing it. The movie set off several beauty trends, and it also helped to catapult the success of Chanel’s Rouge Noir nail polish – the beauty brand’s biggest-selling product ever.

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Coupled with her deep contralto tones, RnB singer Toni Braxton's short hair became an iconic inspiration for black women the world over in 1993, and it's a look that she still wears today. In this episode I discuss the impact the Pixie cut had throughout the '90s, why Toni's take on the trend has been so enduring and why the Pixie cut is still a stylish go-to today.

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If you’re someone who ever gets your hair braided, then you will know exactly what this episode is about. Box braids have been a black girl go-to for decades, well, actually, thousands of years! But in 1993, when Boyz N The Hood director John Singleton wrote and directed Poetic Justice, he definitely had no idea that the most enduring conversation around this movie would arrive via his female star, singer Janet Jackson and her hair.

In this mini episode I break down the origin of so-called Poetic Justice braids and discuss how braided styles have been integral to not only black style, but also how tribes communicate who they are, where they're from and so much more.

Let me know what you think of this episode - have you seen Poetic Justice? Get in touch over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at [email protected].

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If you're up on your social media trends, then you'll be familiar with the less-is-more vibe of the 'clean girl aesthetic' trend, but for many black and brown women, it's simply a more natural, pared-down approach to beauty that they have been enjoying for decades.

Despite many a content creator labelling the likes of Bella Hadid and Hailey Beiber as the originators of the 'clean girl' trend, for me, the original clean girl has to be Sade, lead singer of her eponymous band. Folasade Adu is a Nigerian-born British singer known for her velvety tones and clean beauty aesthetic - think red lip, hair in a bun and a pair of gold hoop earrings. In this episode I discuss the look and also touch on the concept of black beauty creators not always being given credit for starting new trends, in fashion, beauty or social media.

There is also a video to really show you what I'm talking about, which you can find on the @beautymepodcast Instagram or on my TikTok @charissekenion. In fact for each of these 25 '90s Beauty Moments podcasts there's a matching video! 

If you love ‘90s makeup AND rnb then you need to check out today’s 90s Beauty Moment; I'm talking about Mary J Blige, AKA the Queen of Hip Hop Soul and an absolute icon for black women around the world when it came to hair, beauty and fashion throughout the '90s.

Between 1992 and 1999 Mary released 4 albums and with each album came new looks and new inspiration. Mary absolutely deserves her own full-length episode, so stay tuned for that! In the meantime, let me know, are you a Mary J fan? Or is this the first time you're hearing about her? Let me know over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at [email protected].

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Thirty years ago the image of a naked pregnant woman on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine caused outrage around the world. While it absolutely impacted how the pregnant body was seen, in this episode I question if we've really come that far.

Today, the likes of Serena Williams and Rihanna have publicly embraced their baby bumps for the covers of Vogue and Vanity Fair, respectively, but yet, for every positive comment, there's always someone saying they feel disgusted and that a pregnant body is not something that 'should' be on show.

I'd love to know what you think, so please feel free to DM me at @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram, or email me direct [email protected].

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TW: in this episode I will touch on themes of abuse so please skip to the next episode if that's not something you want to hear today.

In the mid 1980s, Sinéad O'Connor was just getting started with her music career, and a record exec asked her to consider growing her hair long and start wearing short skirts ‘like a girl’ as a way of ‘selling’ her music. The next day she walked into a barbershop and asked a young barber to make her look ‘like a boy.’

In this episode I break down the reasons Sinéad gave for her cutting her hair - reasons that changed between the '90s and when she later appeared on popular TV show Dr Phil in 2017.

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It’s the third of my 25 '90s Beauty Moments and today its’ Madonna’s music video for her 1990 single Vogue. I believe this video is so valuable to not only the history of music, but also to the New York counterculture of ballroom. Before this video, the pageantry of ballroom, including the style of dance, Vogueing, would not have been seen in the mainstream.

In this mini episode I break down just why this music video is so important and share information on the hair and beauty imagery we see, which is heavily influenced by artists and photographers from the 1940s.

I’ve also created a TikTok to go with this episode and each of the other 24 episodes so head to my account @charissekenion.

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It’s the second of 25 '90s Beauty Moments and today I'm looking at the iconic wardrobe, hair and makeup for Madonna's world tour, Blond Ambition, which took place from April to August 1990. Alongside 24 other episodes, consider this my alternative gift guide, or Advent Calendar, as each day I'll be uploading a new minisode, alongside a dedicated TikTok too! In this episode I share insights into who worked on the hair and makeup for this 57-date tour and why the wardrobe, designed by Paris-based fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier has stood the test of time.  Let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

This episode is all about my love/hate relationship with the final print cover of Allure magazine. I’m sharing what I truly love about the shoot with Friends and Along Came Polly actress Jennifer Aniston, and I’m sharing why I’m still annoyed with magazines for their excessive reliance on Photoshop and retouching in general.

I’d really love to know what you think if you’ve seen the Jennifer Aniston Allure cover and if you think that retouching is just par for the course when it comes to celebrities and beauty media.

If you haven’t seen the cover, head to my TikTok to see what I’m talking about @charissekenion. Let me know your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or feel free to share them via email at [email protected]. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Thank you so much for listening; if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or write a review over on Apple Podcasts – it really helps!

Links mentioned:

Ep 129: Why do we still use Photoshop to retouch beauty images? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cMMB7u0I4AQTh0Q9GxMgI?si=JWpDdSmXRmO_MXM06lzJmw 

Ep 137: A conflicted breakdown of Linda Evangelista’s British Vogue September issue cover: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y7Fhvg0cIl3llWCSdgfHT?si=9846560859bf4865

Ep 146: The future of Allure magazine as it goes digital-only; why Brits aren’t bothered about Sephora, yet and Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Nfn6GDY9WtjG2Jlu0bCdg?si=4bff03a6357c4385

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James Welsh - CGI Beauty in Reality TV. Fake age, fake skin, fake tears? Instagram Vs Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1PSu3qnCec

It’s the first of 25 '90s Beauty Moments and I’m starting with George Michael’s 1990 video for Freedom! 90.

In this mini episode I break down just why this music video was so iconic – and still is, 30+ years later. I’ll be back with 24 more similar mini episodes as part of my alternative Advent Calendar.

I’ve also created a TikTok to go with each of the 25 episodes so head to my account  @charissekenion to see how I bring each one to life with images and video from the ‘90s.

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This episode is all about the products that I always go back to. They might not have anything to do with a specific concern – they are simply the products that make my skin feel good or better – the kind of products about which I only have good things to say. If you’re a regular listener to BeautyMe you might have heard me mention a couple of them in the past so this episode will be further proof of just why I love them. Do let me know if you’ve used any of these products over @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter, or DM me over on TikTok @charissekenion. You can also now shop my shelf! From now on any product-focused episodes will feature a link to ShopMy where I can earn a small commission if you use my link: https://shopmy.us/beautyme I’ve also got a newsletter for you over at beautymenotes.substack.com so be sure to subscribe and read for free. And if you’ve enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you could leave BeautyMe a 5 star review over on Spotify, or write up a review at Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much for listening. 

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This episode is all about about what I liked and loved about the Savage X Fenty Volume 4 show and I’ll share some of the looks and how they were created and just my thoughts in general.

For me this was a heavily produced and edited take on the show and I totally get it's likely that that's what Rihanna and the team wanted to achieve with this fourth show. I just prefer the rhythm of the previous shows, a little less done. But I think I'm in a minority when it comes to that criticism and of course I have a ton of positive things to say too.

The main focus is the makeup, again headed up by the brilliant Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artists Hector Espinal and Priscilla Ono, and I loved their metallic theme in particular  - such a major trend right now!

I'd love to know what you thought of the show so feel free to DM me @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram and you can also check out my Volume 4 TikTok @charissekenion too. If you want a little more context then be sure to check out episode 149 where I break down the importance of the Savage X Fenty show and share my favourite makeup looks from the first three shows. You can also find my writing at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please give it a 5-star review on Spotify and share your thoughts on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much for listening!

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This episode is all about the magic of the annual Savage X Fenty show that Rihanna and her team have been producing since 2019. I thought it could be fun to look back at its history and share some of the beauty looks from the first three shows as volume 4 is happening this week.

By the way, at the time of recording, I didn’t know that Johnny Depp might be featured in the show and even if I did, I wouldn’t really have gone into that story, purely because it just seems very murky as to who was in the right. How could we ever know?

So instead this episode focuses on key beauty looks and why the Savage Fenty show does more for body positivity than any other brand. I also predict the looks we might expect from Volume 4 so stay tuned and let me know what you’re looking forward to. If you’re already a fan of Savage Fenty you’ll love this episode, but if you’ve never checked it out before, you’ll find out why you should.

The show airs in over 240 countries, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video from Wednesday November 9th.  Let me know how watching the Savage Fenty show makes you feel over at @beautymepodcast on Twitter and Instagram and check out my TikToks at @charissekenion. Don’t forget you can also subscribe to my newsletter for free at beautymenotes.substack.com, and if you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review over on Spotify or share a review on Apple Podcasts – it really helps! See you next time.

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In today's episode I sit down with Ata-Owaji Victor, a London-based beauty and lifestyle writer of Nigerian descent who writes for the likes of Black Ballad, Elle and Vogue and is on a mission to encourage discussions around the politics of beauty.

Ata briefly touches on her ADHD experience and brings up so many thoughtful subjects, such as why we work the way we do; why work and labour are so prized and praised in society and why she chooses to nurture a neutral view of her body.

Her mother comes up a lot in this conversation, and it’s clear to see she not only influences how Ata sees her own body but she’s also the one who taught her how to choose the right foundation. We discuss how makeup is all about expression and why it might be time to reclaim the word ‘beautiful’.

Finally, if you’re a budding beauty writer, listen out for Ata’s offer of advice – you can find her email address on her Instagram profile @ataowaji if you want to reach out.

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Products mentioned:

Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palettes: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/eyeshadow-palette

Pat McGrath Eyeshadows: https://www.patmcgrath.com/collections/eyes

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick: https://www.lauramercier.com/makeup/eyes-eyebrows/eye-shadow/caviar-stick-eye-color-prod450002.html

Isamaya Beauty Industrial Palette: https://isamaya.co.uk/products/industrial-color-pigments

Kiss Falscara Individual Lashes: https://www.superdrug.com/make-up/eye-makeup/false-eyelashes/individual-eyelashes/kiss-falscara-individual-lashes-starter-kit/p/792699

This episode sees the return of my friend and former guest Ava Welsing-Kitcher. She moved from London to Los Angeles earlier this year and I really wanted to catch up with her to find out what, if anything, was different when it came to beauty trends between the two cities.

During our chat we touch upon trends in makeup and plastic surgery and Ava shares how she's enjoying certain aspects of the wellness culture that LA is well-known for, but not loving some of the less than friendly vibes from certain 'tribes' of gym-goers and grocery shoppers. Ava also shares her musings over how LA is different to California as a state, and we discuss how the LA sun does so much for her mind and morning routine.

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This week it’s a beauty news round-up; I’m talking about the latest print issue - the penultimate print -  of Allure and dipping into the history of the magazine, and I’ll be talking about the early reactions to Sephora’s online store here in the UK and briefly wondering what Taylor Swift’s visuals for her new album Midnights could look like. 

I had to dedicate much of this episode to Allure because I'm a longterm fan who's seen it change hands from founder Linda Wells, to former Nylon editor Michelle Lee, to the current editor in chief, Jessica Cruel. Discussing print and people of colour comes up and I'd love to know your thoughts on the conclusions I make. Sometimes it feels like the major magazines bring in people of colour way too late, which leaves them in a vulnerable position, as if they alone have to save the title. Let me know what you think! Tag me when you're listening over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or reach out to me on Twitter @beautymepodcast. I also give my thoughts on the latest print cover over on my TikTok, @charissekenion.

I also touch on Sephora's arrival in the UK - for now it's online only and it's getting a lot of criticism, but I'm intrigued to see if they're going to bring in same-day delivery for us as well as the States - and I wonder what kind of visuals we can expect as Taylor Swift's album Midnights takes over the internet and makes Spotify history. At the point of recording Taylor had only released several lyric videos and one video for Anti-Hero, but this morning I've seen she's released a video for Bejeweled.

Ciara breaks down her most iconic music videos for Allure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFrVucSv6g

Black Icons in Herstory by Darian Symoné Harvin: https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-icons-in-herstory-50-legendary-women-darian-symone-harvin/17359104

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This episode is going to be a timeline of the life, impact and death of Donyale Luna, the first black supermodel.

We’ll be touching on her life growing up in an abusive household in the 1940s, becoming a model during a time when racism was alive and well within the fashion industry and 1960s America as a whole, and we’ll be looking at how her rise to the top led to an inevitable drug addiction and a lonely death at the age of 33.

If you’ve been following my Tiktoks you’ll know that I’ve been talking a lot about the concept of the supermodel lately and really trying to break down what makes a supermodel. Despite labelling the concept as a ‘90s phenomenon, I think there were early signs of this phenomenon, and that Donyale was actually the first black supermodel, particularly because of how she impacted the fashion industry as a whole. That’s just one of the reasons I wanted to dedicate an episode to her; I feel like she’s often a footnote in the history books and there are so many inaccuracies in much of the content that’s created around her life.

So, this is kind of my love letter to Donyale, an audio memorial that hopefully fills in any gaps for her fans and brings her to life for a whole new audience.

This episode probably wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for the work of journalist and author Ben Arogundade. His book: Beauty’s Enigma; the story of Donyale Luna – The First Black Supermodel – was hard to track down but was one of the few solid accounts that I could rely on for real facts. I’ve left a link to it for you below if you’re interested.

I’d love to know what you think of this episode? Had you heard of Donyale before? Do you like these historical look backs at beauty? Let me know over @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter and definitely look out for some Donyale-themed TikToks over at @charissekenion. I’ll also be saving a Donyale highlight on my Instagram so you can see much more of her looks and style. I’ve also written about the research process for this episode at beautymenotes.substack.com.

Thank you so much for listening – don’t forget to follow and subscribe and please do leave a 5-star review if you liked this episode! See you next time.

Links:

The Tragic Tale of Donyale Luna, by Ben Arogundade for the Telegraph: http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9658276/The-tragic-tale-of-Donyale-Luna.html

Beauty’s Enigma; the story of Donyale Luna – The First Black Supermodel: https://sites.fastspring.com/arogundade/product/donyaleluna

Supreme Models series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeHmWsyshM&t=268s

Remembering Donyale Luna, by her daughter Dream Cazzaniga: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/donyale-luna-model-vogue

The Luna Year, Time magazine 1966: http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,840625-1,00.html

Today’s guest is Brooklyn, New York-based writer, trend forecaster, analyst and content creator Mandy Lee. If you’re a regular TikTok user, then you’ll likely know her as @oldloserinbrooklyn. Since focusing on fashion content in February 2021, Mandy has built up a 400,000 following in a bid to bring real research and context to her trend critiques.

I really wanted to get her on the pod to basically be nosy about what life is like for a trend forecaster, so of course we're talking about her morning routine and skincare - turns out she's a major Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 fan. We also get into the murky world of plagiarism and Mandy shares her prediction for the next IT model. Clue: her mother is on one of the Real Housewives shows...

Please note: there are a couple of expletives in there, and we briefly mention eating disorders.  

Thank you so much for listening. I would love to know what you think; do you think trends still matter? Did our chat get you thinking about whether you’re the cute girl, the hot girl or something entirely different? Be sure to check Mandy out on Instagram and TikTok @oldloserinbrooklyn and don’t forget there’s a beautyme newsletter too, you can sign up for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time.

Products mentioned:

Banilo Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm: https://banilausa.com/products/clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-original#:~:text=What%20it%20is,impurities%20in%20just%20one%20step.

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50: https://biologiquerechercheuk.co.uk/skincare/face/lotions/lotion-p50

This episode is dedicated to mascara. It’s that one product that for me, makes my face feel finished. So I'm sharing my top reasons for deciding why a mascara deserves a place in my routine and I'm sharing my top 5 mascaras that I'm loving right now. It would be amazing to hear from you when it comes to your favourite mascara, as I'm always up for trying a new one! Let me know on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email [email protected]. As always I really appreciate you for listening and if you enjoyed it, do feel free to leave a 5-star review over on Spotify or share your thoughts on Apple Podcasts. See you next time. 

Links:

My friend Nush, the makeup artist, on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07kr9MresMX23A8OOnrz3X?si=5ec3c805b85e442a and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nush.mu/

Maybelline Great Lash Lengthening Mascara: https://www.maybelline.co.uk/eyes/mascara/great-lash-mascara

DIOR Diorshow Mascara: https://www.boots.com/dior-diorshow-mascara-10316395

Milk Makeup Kush Mascara: https://milkmakeup.com/products/kush-mascara

Isamaya Beauty Rubberlash Latex Lift Mascara: https://isamaya.co.uk/products/rubberlash

L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara: https://www.superdrug.com/make-up/eye-makeup/mascara/loreal-paris-volume-million-lashes-mascara-black-9ml/p/207102

L’Oréal Paris Lash Architect 4D: https://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/false-lash/lash-architect-4d-mascara-black

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push-Up Lashes! Mascara: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/pillow-talk-push-up-lashes-mascara

Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara: https://iliabeauty.com/products/fullest-volumizing-mascara

Huda Beauty Legit Lashes Double-Ended Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara: https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/mascara/legit-lashes-double-ended-volumizing-and-lengthening-mascara-HB00373M.html

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This week I’m taking it back, all the way back to a 2002 copy of British Vogue, to look at how we used to talk about beauty.

I've always been a big magazine collector, especially when it comes to the international editions of Vogue, and lately I've been drawn to flicking through old issues for inspiration. What I found in this 2002 issue were adverts for Dior mascara (pre DiorShow) and Estee Lauder perfume; beauty reports and articles that looked back at the Past Masters of Makeup, as well as a piece written by Business of Fashion Editor at Large Tim Blanks, about the demise of the Supermodel.

Listen in as I flick through the pages, from the front cover onwards, and reflect on how trends always seem to come back; even the current 'sad girl' downturned eye trend was around 20 years ago apparently. 

I’d love to know what you think so let me know if you enjoyed sitting down with me over a vintage copy of Vogue. You can DM me on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast and you can also find a special TikTok in this episode over at @charissekenion. I'm also going to share the images from the magazine on my Instagram Stories so be sure to head there and take a look! As always, it would be amazing if you could leave a review over on Apple Podcasts or give BeautyMe a five-star rating over on Spotify. Don’t forget, there’s also the BeautyMe newsletter, which you can sign up for for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time!

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This week it’s a chatty, newsy kind of episode. I’m talking about Ami Cole products finally arriving in the UK (whoop!), thinking about buying the new Liquid Lipstick Vinyl range from Byredo and discussing the value of It Girl Lori Harvey’s makeup artist James Kaliardos. 

James is the original multi-hyphenate, a major player in beauty, and for some reason, when Lori referred to him as simply her 'makeup artist', during her recent get ready with me for Vogue's YouTube, I got a tiny bit upset. So, I decided to create an episode - and a newsletter, and a TikTok - to shed some light on James' impact on the worlds of fashion, beauty and art.

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I’d love to know your thoughts on this episode and by the way, I’m always open to your suggestions when it comes to content and guests for future episodes! You can reach me at [email protected] or say hi over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast. I’m also sharing videos on TikTok @charissekenion I'd love if you could subscribe to the show over on Apple Podcasts or follow BeautyMe on Spotify - so you never miss an episode, and while you’re there, feel free to leave a 5-star review! Thanks so much for listening, see you next time.

Links:

Ami Cole: https://www.amicole.com

Ami Cole at Net-a-Porter: https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/designer/ami-cole

Byredo Liquid Lipstick Vinyl collection: https://www.byredo.com/uk_en/liquid-lipstick-vinyl-campaign

Lori Harvey gets ready for Vogue World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ReRYvZbXg

Lori Harvey ‘90s makeup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MluwtOjBHwI&t=94s

James Kaliardos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameskaliardos/

James Kaliardos on thekit.ca: https://thekit.ca/beauty/makeup-artist-james-kaliardos-on-nye-beauty-and-his-mac-collab/ 

This week’s guest is Alice Audley, founder of Blogosphere, an online magazine and events agency that also has its own podcast: Serious Influence.

London-based Alice has a background in print journalism but decided to ditch her job to launch Blogosphere in 2013. Since then it's gained the respect of the influencer community and has become known as a media company that respects the craft of the blogger, the vlogger and the creator.  

In this episode we dig into how content creation has changed and discuss the criticism that some creators attract once they decide to go full time. We talk about authenticity and personality, and I also try to get to the heart of why Alice is so hard-working.

Just a quick heads-up: there is a slight echo on my side for the first 10 minutes of this chat. I really do apologise but hope you can stick with it as the conversation truly is valuable.

Be sure to follow Blogosphere on Instagram at @blogosphere_magazine and check out series 5 of their podcast Serious Influence. Let me know what you think over in my DMs on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or follow charissekenion on TikTok to see my beauty breakdowns. See you next time!

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This week’s guest is Lily Twelftree, a Junior Marketer and part-time graphic design student based in Sydney, Australia who has an amazing ability to analyse trends in beauty and then make them make sense to the rest of us.

I can’t remember how I first found her account, Barefaced Media, but she was an instant follow, as her approach to analysis really appealed to my own inner nerd.

Since we recorded this episode Lily has seen her best performing TikTok yet, amassing over 450,000 views so it definitely makes sense to have her on at such an early stage in her TikTok career. I wanted to find out what made her start her account, ask her about the most challenging aspects of social media and how content creation fits around her day job. 

Thanks so much for listening - definitely go check out Lily's work on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barefacedmedia. Be sure to follow BeautyMe on Spotify or subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode - and feel free to leave a 5-star review! If you've got some feedback on the show, let me know at @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram and you can also find me on TikTok @charissekenion or email me direct [email protected]. See you next time!

This week it’s a guest interview with New York-based makeup artist and all-round creative Ehlie Luna.

For me Ehlie was the perfect guest for an episode that's all about evolving and finding your voice. She first came onto the show in May 2021, and at the time she was adjusting to taking a break from working in makeup for the New York City Ballet, and had thrown herself into full-time content creation. She really dropped some truth bombs in that episode, so I had to get her back on to find out how she's evolved her content. Once again, she drops some essential nuggets for anyone who's a creator but also, anyone who just wants to get more from their life.

Let me know what you think! I really hope you found Ehlie as inspiring and insightful as I did and I’d love to know if you’ve gone through your own inner glow up over the past year. DM me at @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram or email [email protected]. Be sure to check out Ehlie’s work at https://www.instagram.com/ehlieluna/ on Instagram and https://www.tiktok.com/@ehlieluna on TikTok. See you next time.

As promised on Instagram, in this episode I'm going to go through the stunning September issue of British Vogue, with THE supermodel, Linda Evangelista on the cover. For this shoot, the Canadian super reunited with equally iconic photographer Steven Meisel, to create some truly fantastical images. But, as a photographer and a Linda fan, I've been torn about this shoot. Because while Linda looks stunning, a lot has been done to turn back time, to show us a Linda that existed decades ago. It's not that retouching in itself is the problem; but, when viewed alongside the interview with the supermodel, where she expresses that she no longer wants to see herself in a mirror, the images bring up a troubling disconnect. 

So in this episode I break down what makes a September issue so special, who the Big Five of modelling were back in the '90s and then hone in on the efforts made to create what is undoubtedly a dreamy love letter to an iconic fashion figure.

Let me know what you think over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or tweet me @beautymepodcast. Also, feel free to email [email protected] and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com – I share a lot more detail on what’s next on the podcast over there! See you next time.

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This week I’m diving into three key beauty stories that have basically annoyed a lot of us, or, if not you, me!

The three stories I’m focusing on are a shady aesthetician who Photoshopped an actress from Stranger Things to look 'prettier', the toxic beauty standards that Tyra Banks and her America’s Next Top Model team fed to us back in the 2000s and the Bali Body self-tanner that’s allowing white women to change their race while never having to deal with racism or stereotypes. I'd love to know your thoughts on this episode, so feel free to get in touch @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter and be sure to follow me on TikTok @charissekenion to see some video content on this toxic topic and more. You can also stay in touch with me by signing up for my free newsletter https://beautymenotes.substack.com.

Links mentioned:

Episode 96 Beauty standards in the age of filters and fillers with Berlin-based content creator Jessica G: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2URoUugnPEXHx8d5yje8rV?si=f000ed9372234df2

Episode 129 Why do we still use Photoshop to retouch beauty images? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cMMB7u0I4AQTh0Q9GxMgI?si=78a365dc2b7649a8

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This week I’m sharing my favourite products that keep my skin glowing all over, all year round. I know for a lot of people, glowing limbs and collarbones are only really a thing when the summer months roll around but for me, as someone with brown skin, it’s always been about enhancing my skin tone. Just this week I started to see the Autumn press releases coming in - and I got my first Christmas beauty release! - but none of them really seem to be grasping that some of us like to glow all year round. It’s like Summer is for glowing and Autumn is for covering up, but surely that depends on where you are in the world and what your preferences are?

This episode is split into prep products, which is all about exfoliation, and enhancement, from hydration to adding a hint of shimmer. I definitely share some all-time favourites and cult classics in there, but I was also sent a few products to try from Fenty Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury and Ole Henriksen, so I'll give you my honest reviews on everything. However, every single product in this episode is something I actually love! Let me know your favourites over on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode please do like, subscribe and follow - that way you'll never miss another episode! Thanks so much for listening, below is the full list of products mentioned.

Links

Episode 74: My Hydration Tips for Fighting Maskne: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Jgz0BzacGevUscajFPFpE?si=4b07fd2c3436479c

Lush Buffy Body Scrub: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/buffy-body-buttter

Lush Orange Body Scrub: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/orange-shower-scrub

Rituals Ritual of Hamman Deeply Purifying Hot Body Scrub: https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-hammam-body-scrub-1111370.html

Fenty Skin Buff Ryder Exfoliating Body Scrub: https://www.boots.com/fenty-skin-buff-ryder-exfoliating-body-scrub-170ml-10296795

Frank Body Buff Marshmallow Scrub: https://www.frankbody.com/us/products/buff-marshmallow-body-scrub/

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream: https://www.boots.com/neutrogena-hydroboost-body-gel-250ml-10245781

Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Body Oil Cream: https://www.boots.com/fenty-skin-butta-drop-whipped-oil-body-cream--10294792

Frank Body Perky Sculpting Body Hydrator: https://www.lookfantastic.com/frank-body-butt-first-coffee-kit/12936998.html

Ole Henriksen BeamCream Smoothing Body Moisturiser : https://www.boots.com/ole-henriksen-beamcream-smoothing-body-moisturizer-190ml-10311431

Ole Henriksen Firmly Yours Toning Dry Body Oil: https://www.boots.com/ole-henriksen-firmly-yours-dry-body-oil-100ml-10311432

Hei Poa Pure Tahiti Monoi Oil with Golden Mother of Pearl: https://www.heipoa.com/pure-tahiti-monoi-oil-golden-mother-of-pearl

Nuxe Multipurpose Golden Shimmer Oil: https://www.marksandspencer.com/huile-prodigieuse-multipurpose-golden-shimmer-oil-50ml/p/hbp22511670

Fenty Beauty Body Lava Body Luminizer: https://fentybeauty.com/products/body-lava-body-luminizer-brown-sugar

Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/supermodel-body

This week I really wanted to share three podcasts that influence me every single week; Jay Shetty's On Purpose, fashion designer Recho Omondi's The Cutting Room Floor and Maintenance Phase, an anti-wellness show hosted by Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes. 

While Jay Shetty inspires me to grow and create the life I want, Maintenance Phase is the podcast that makes me question everything health-related and The Cutting Room Floor is an exercise in research and reflection, with a fashion angle. 

I wanted this episode to be an insight into what I love and I really hope you love them too! Be sure to let me know – do you already listen to these podcasts? Have you got some favourites to recommend to me? I’d love to know so feel free to DM me @beautymepodcast or email [email protected]. I’ll see you next time, thank you again for listening. I have got some amazing episodes coming up so be sure to subscribe and follow so you never have to miss an episode.

Links

Big Sean ON: Releasing Negative Perspectives to Realise Your Own Path Forward: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pRel0VDhB0YIK6gqw9tdk?si=21e75e9aa7fd4be6

Jay Shetty's website: https://jayshetty.me/podcast/

Maintenance Phase: Worm Wars: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ujpdCPK5hKPgUYDGV87aV?si=1a28a62153d84c96

Maintenance Phase: Oprah Winfrey and the ‘Wagon of Fat’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ujpdCPK5hKPgUYDGV87aV?si=a328058db32d45e5

The Cutting Room Floor: The Tanning of America ft Leandra Medine: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gfuHa3yM2g9Dzti3SApWb?si=a03cd751cca54f3c

The Cutting Room Floor on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecuttingroomfloor/posts

Something a bit different this week! All throughout the pandemic lockdowns I kept hearing more and more about various types of personality tests. Everyone seemed to be talking about INFJs and ENTJs or whether they were a number 4 with a Bear wing and I had NO clue what was going on! More recently, one of my favourite YouTubers, Hindz did a personality test on his channel and I started to think that it could be an intriguing way to perhaps learn something new about myself. I’ve left a link to Hindz’s one below if you want to check it out.

Personality tests date back to the 1920s and the one that’s most often used lately seems to be the Enneagram. It’s based on a typology system that describes a human personality as a number of interconnected personality types, with 9 types, 27 subtypes and 3 basic centres.

So that’s the test I’ll be taking, and I used a website called Truity, linked below. Feel free to take the test along with me via the link and definitely let me know if you do!

Hindz Personality Test on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00uXFeYru0&t=24s

Take an Enneagram Test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

As always thank you so much for listening; do please rate, review, follow and subscribe wherever you can. See you next time.

Follow me on Instagram @beautymepodcast and Twitter @beautymepodcast/@charissekenion and check out my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com

Few people have made as much of an impact on the beauty industry, at just 21 years old, as Hannah Harris. The Florida-born creative launched a ground-breaking Instagram account in the summer of 2020 and nothing was the same again when it came to diversity in the beauty industry. The account @browngirlhands showed brands what they hadn't been showing and since that moment, Hannah has become known as the go-to creator for brands who truly want to serve all communities.

Recently graduated with a degree in The Business of Beauty and Fragrance, Hannah has just started working for cult beauty brand Summer Fridays, so in this episode we talk about how she got to where she is and what she's excited for next. 

Hannah also opens my eyes to the sheer cost of education in America and shares how she had to follow her gut when it came to choosing the right college for her.

Don’t forget to check out @browngirlhands on Instagram and you can follow Hannah’s personal journey @hannahharris__ Thanks so much for listening – let me know what you think, send me a DM @beautymepodcast. Visit https://www.charissekenion.co/podcast to check out all previous podcasts and sign up for my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com.

Products mentioned:

Lesse Refining Cleanser: https://lesseofficial.com/products/refining-cleanser

Lesse Bioactive Mask: https://lesseofficial.com/products/bioactive-mask

Lesse Ritual Serum: https://lesseofficial.com/products/face-serum

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturiser: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-cloud-dew-oil-free-gel-cream-moisturizer/13322274.html

Glossier Boy Brow: https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow

Glossier Brow Flick: https://www.glossier.com/products/brow-flick

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-lip-butter-balm/13322271.html

This week’s guest is someone I’ve wanted to have on for a while now and Ashley Nelson, AKA Restroom Rituals was worth the wait. Ashley has built up a 13k Instagram following since launching her irreverent and honest profile just two years ago; a fact that I find unbelievable as Ashley was so clearly destined to be very public-facing, but I've also learned that she likes to keep her social and personal separate.

In this episode I find out more about LA-based Ashley’s entertaining persona, how she developed a passion for beauty at a very young age and I also put her through a really quickfire product round so be sure to wait for that at the end.

I hope you love this episode; if you do, please go ahead and rate or review the show anywhere you like to listen. Let me know if you already follow Ashley by the way, and if you don’t go check her out @restroomrituals. You can also find me @beautymepodcast on Instagram and Twitter.

In our conversation Ashley mentions my episode with fellow content creator Gina Knight; check it out here 

Products mentioned:

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/airbrush-matte-bronzer-medium
Phytosurgence Skin Spark Blush Balms: https://www.phytosurgence.com/product-page/skin-spark-blush-balms
Bodyography Glitter Pigments: https://www.bodyography.com/products/glitter-pigments
Kosas Air Brow: https://kosas.com/products/air-brow-tinted
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara: https://www.rarebeauty.com/products/perfect-strokes-universal-volumizing-mascara
L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara: https://www.boots.com/loreal-paris-volume-million-lashes-volumizing-mascara-10103016
Half Magic Liptrik Kit in Magic Brownie: https://halfmagicbeauty.com/products/liptrik-kit
Danessa Myricks Dewy Cheek & Lip Palette: https://danessamyricksbeauty.com/products/dewy-cheek-038-lip-palette-dew-it-flirty
Rose Inc Softlight Luminous and Hydrating Full Coverage Concealer: https://www.roseinc.com/products/softlight-concealer

This week’s guest is one of the UK’s original hair bloggers and award-winning wig maker, Gina Knight – you might know her as Gina The Wig Witch, and if you’ve been on the internet for a while, you might have known her as Naturalbelle. Based in Reading, UK, Gina has been blogging since 2008 and launched her wig design company in 2016 as a way to support her love for creating content built on community.

I've met Gina in real life; she has the most amazing smile, is quick to laugh but will always keep it very real. She's also very open with her experiences, from growing up with white parents, to motherhood to accepting and embracing hair loss. Believe me there are so many things I want to talk with Gina about, and we'll get to that, but for this episode we're specifically focusing on the future of content. It all started with a conversation in the DMs that started with a British Beauty Council webinar held in partnership with Meta (owner of Facebook, WhatsApp etc). 

The webinar focused on how businesses could use influencers in the future, and often the subject of virtual influencers came up. For Gina and a few others who came into my DMs that morning, some of the subject matter felt disconcerting and disheartening. So I invited Gina on for a chat and this what happened!

Let me know what you think; if you're listening on Spotify I've posted a poll for you to get involved in. Or you can DM me while you're listening @beautymepodcast or feel free to email [email protected]. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please give it a rating or review!

More information on the British Beauty Council webinar here: https://britishbeautycouncil.com/event-details/beyond-beauty-get-future-ready-with-creators/
Follow Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginaatinukeknight/
Gina's website: https://www.ginabeyondthegrid.com
Find out more about Gina's wig making: https://www.ginaknightwigdesign.co.uk
Read about Gina's Alopecia experience: https://www.thecut.com/2022/03/my-alopecia-is-not-your-punchline.html
Sign up for my newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

Note: I know I shared on social that this week's episode was going to be with a guest but the audio came out really poor. So, I’ve been thinking about the concept of retouching lately and I’ve been wondering, as a photographer, beauty writer and consumer, do we really need it?  When Photoshop was first launched by Adobe in 1990, the founders thought it might sell a few hundred copies a month but today it would be challenging to find un-retouched beauty imagery, whether that's in a brand campaign or on the cover of a magazine.  In this episode I question our motives for relying on retouching software; I wonder if it's making us pretty, or just pretty boring? I bring up the fact that activist Sasha Pallari has had a huge effect on the advertising industry with her #FILTERDROP hashtag, resulting in brands being encouraged to work with influencers who don't use filters in ads. If this can happen with social media, why hasn't it happened with the publishing industry? CORRECTION: in the episode I incorrectly label Sasha's hashtag as #NoFilter. I really apologise for this and I am so annoyed with myself! Throughout the episode I focus on three different cover shoots that have looked super retouched to me, featuring Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and most recently, Beyonce. I'd love to know what you think; do you think retouching is just part of beauty and media? Do you want to see real skin? Do you think I'm over-reacting?  Let me know over in the DMs @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate and review it and share it with a friend! You can find out more about what I'm up to via my weekly newsletter; sign up for free at https://beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time! Artwork image: https://www.charissekenionphoto.co

This week’s guest is New York-based Jennifer G. Sullivan, a beauty journalist with 20+ years experience and the co-host of one of the biggest beauty podcasts EVER, Fat Mascara.

Alongside Jessica Matlin (Director of Beauty at luxury online retailer Moda Operandi) Jenn started Fat Mascara back in 2016. More than 400 episodes later they have this really balanced approach to discussing the beauty industry and it’s easy to see why the podcast is so popular.

In this episode I get to flip the interview process around - after being on Fat Mascara myself in the past - and dive into Jenn’s beauty experiences and experiments. Of course I ask her about her favourite beauty products right now so stay tuned for that.

Along the way we discuss everything from foreskins in Jenn’s favourite serum to travel, eighties influences and she also shares some personal insights into how the pandemic affected her family.

I know you're going to enjoy this, and if I'm right, please rate and review the show anywhere you like to listen! Be sure to check out Jenn on Instagram as well as Fat Mascara and feel free to tag me when you're listening. See you next time. 

Me co-hosting Fat Mascara with Jenn: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bEHsFoeng6dfEWMtBeGsi?si=4d0a22de7ce444c9

Products mentioned (full list at charissekenion.co):

Bioeffect EGF Serum: https://www.bioeffect.com/uk/products/egf-serum

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/charlottes-magic-cream

Weleda Skin Food: https://www.weleda.co.uk/skin-food-30ml-106056

Naked Sundays SPF50 Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion: https://nakedsundays.com/products/spf50-100-mineral-glow-collagen-sunscreen-naked-sundays?variant=39811783852196

Ultraviolette Queen Screen SPF50 Luminising Serum Skinscreen: https://ultraviolette.co.uk/products/queen-screen-spf50

Yves Saint Laurent Opium: https://www.theperfumeshop.com/yves-saint-laurent/opium/eau-de-toilette-for-her/p/33700EDTJU

Guerlain Shalimar: https://www.guerlain.com/uk/en-uk/p/shalimar-eau-de-parfum-P011355.html

Estee Lauder Pleasures: https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/12853/2094/product-catalog/fragrance/collections/pleasures/este-lauder-pleasures/eau-de-parfum-spray

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/liquid-lash-extensions-mascara

This week’s episode is all about SPF; in some ways it's kind of a follow-up to the two sunscreen episodes I did last year, which I'll share below. I'm talking about six sunscreens that are new (to me) and giving my honest, real reviews on each of them. Two of these were gifted and I bought the other four and I definitely found a couple of new favourites! So, I'm sharing my thoughts on Fenty's Hydra Vizor, Bondi Sands (super popular on TikTok), a brand new SPF from the UK's top upcycled beauty brand and more. I also share who I think would suit each of these products and I definitely think there's something for everyone, on any budget.

Let me know if these sunscreens are new to you and be sure to let me know if you’ve tried any or if you think I’m missing out and you have one to recommend! 

Thanks so much for listening. Please do rate and review this episode over on Spotify or Apple if you love the show – it really helps! Stay in touch over on Instagram @beautymepodcast and you can find me sharing more info on TikTok @charissek. See you next time!

Products mentioned:

Bondi Sands Daily Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF50: https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/sun-protection-creams/bondi-sands-sunscreen-lotion-spf-50/p/788696

Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti Age Super UV Protection Cream: https://www.boots.com/ambre-solaire-super-uv-anti-10291969

Purito Daily Go-To Sunscreen SPF50: https://www.lookfantastic.com/purito-daily-go-to-sunscreen-60ml/13455612.html

UpCircle SPF25 Mineral Sunscreen: https://upcirclebeauty.com/products/mineral-spf-for-face

Carbon Theory Day-Lite SPF50: https://www.boots.com/carbon-theory-day-lite-spf-50-plus-50ml-1030743

La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Invisible Fluid SPF50: https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-uvmune-400-ultra-light-invisible-fluid-spf50/LRPUK-164.html

Fenty’s Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser SPF30: https://www.boots.com/fenty-skin-hydra-vizor-invisible-moisturizer-spf30-10290216

Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm: https://www.spacenk.com/uk/makeup/complexion/foundation/foundation-balm-MUK300054235.html

Black Girl Sunscreen: https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/product/black-girl-sunscreen-spf-30/

Ultraviolette Queen Screen: https://ultraviolette.co.uk/products/queen-screen-spf50

Garnier Ambre Solaire’s UV Water Transparent Protecting Spray: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/garnier-ambre-solaire-uv-water-sun-protection-spray-spf20-150ml/p/0469559

Back in January 2021 I invited TikTok creator Sonia Valencia onto the show. At that point Sonia was already known for creating no BS content that centred on her being over 40 and wanting to experiment with skincare and play with makeup. She became known for her very real and honest reviews on social media and occasionally, you’d hear her swear. In that episode, number 61, we spoke a lot about Sonia’s experiences of being a mum from the age of 15 and never having much time for herself as a working mum who’d also made a name for herself in the beauty space.

Today, Sonia, who is of Mexican heritage, has left her family home of Washington and swapped it for a very different life, and climate in Los Angeles and she’s living and working as a full-time beauty creator. I had to get her back on the show to be a little bit nosy about how much her life and work has changed in the past year.

So, in this episode I ask all the questions that Sonia’s 500,000 plus following on TikTok is no doubt dying to ask. I do ask about her marital status and I find out exactly what it means to be part of the Sephora Squad – I also ask her about being single in her 40s after spending more than half of her life taking care of a family.

Be sure to check out @soniavalencia0303 on TikTok and Instagram and I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram @beautymepodcast and please rate and review this episode if it made you laugh! In the meantime you can also find me on Twitter @beautymepodcast and I also have a newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time.

Products mentioned:

Murad City Skin Age Defense SPF

Eucerin Sun range

Dermalogica SPF range

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant

Dermalogica Microfoliant Exfoliator

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 

Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Gel

Cosrx Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Serum: https://www.boots.com/loreal-paris-age-perfect-cell-renew-midnight-serum-30ml-10301413

Skin Fix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream: https://skinfixinc.com/products/lipid-peptide-cream?variant=27960067326051

This week I’m talking about sleep hygiene and how it influences not only the quantity and quality of our sleep, but also the quality of our work, relationships and more.

In this episode I'll explain what sleep hygiene is and share some advice from the experts while also acknowledging how there are some counter arguments when it comes to just how damaging lack of sleep might be. I also speak with Dorset-based wellness and nutrition expert Simone Thomas, who opens up about her own experience of becoming addicted to sleeping pills after losing her mother. Finally I also share four key tips that I've gathered through my research, all aimed at helping you have a slightly better night's sleep. I'd love to know what kind of sleep you've been getting, so please take part in the poll if you're listening to this on Spotify, and take part in the polls I'll be conducting on my Instagram Stories.

Be sure to follow Simone @simonethomsawellness and if you enjoyed this episode please do rate and review! Also, did you know I have a newsletter? If you want to know more about what I'm up to day to day, head to beautymenotes.substack.com to sign up for free.

Links mentioned

Huberman Lab Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JIM6biMG5CQDsSMQFwG3O?si=f73abaf275054a47

Bill Gates review of Why We Sleep: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/Why-We-Sleep

Maintenance Phase The ‘Sleep Loss Epidemic’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4r0Vawq8xAfnsnKbYVUNhc?si=0e241719aca241f6

Simone Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonethomaswellness/

Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com

Sleep & Glow Omnia pillow: https://sleepandglow.co.uk

Artwork image by me. https://www.charissekenionphoto.co

After two weeks of being ill I’ve had a lot of time to read, to listen to podcasts and watch documentaries I’ve always wanted to see and it got me thinking about the concept of lessons. I think, since the pandemic hit, we’ve leaned way more into self help - it used to be something that people might cringe at or feel like they couldn't take about. But after living under huge amounts of stress over the past two years, it's clear we're looking for answers more than ever before. I realised that this podcast has actually provided me and my listeners with a wealth of lessons; so many guests have come on to talk about their own experiences without even realising the impact those stories have. So, in this episode, I'm sharing with you the 5 lessons I've learned on how to love myself - it's not a typical kind of 'take baths and long walks' kind of episode. It's about play, being kinder to yourself, accepting that we don't need to have it all. In this episode you'll hear from photographer Brinsley Edwards; multiple business owner and mother Jasmine Wicks-Stephens; makeup artist and artist in general, Ehlie Luna; Therapist and content creator Funmi Monet and Confidence Coach Tiwa Ogunlesi. One thing this episode has reminded me of, is how great each of these guests were, so be sure to check out their full episodes below. Ep. 72 with photographer Brinsley Edwards Ep. 42 with business owner and mother Jasmine Wicks-Stephens Ep. 77 with makeup artist Ehlie Luna Ep. 121 with therapist Funmi Monet EP. 39 with confidence coach Tiwa Ogunlesi If you enjoyed this episode please do give it a rating on Spotify or Apple and be sure to subscribe and follow so you know what's next! You can also find out a little bit more about what I'm up to by signing up to my newsletter; it's free and you can find it at beautymenotes.substack.com. Thanks for listening and feel free to say hi over on Twitter and Instagram @beautymepodcast, or check out my personal account @charisse_kenion. 

This week it’s a new Meet the Founder episode, and if you don’t already know, Meet the Founder always takes place first on Instagram Live. As such you will discover that the editing is minimal, but my guest’s advice makes it all worth it.

April 2021 wouldn't be the most obvious time to start a new beauty business, but for San Francisco born and bred Fiona Co Chan, it made total sense. With a background in tech, Fiona decided that she would use social media, particularly TikTok, to promote Youthforia, a brand that has become known as fun, colourful and innovative. And TikTok is the place that really got the beauty industry fired up about her hero product, BYO Blush Colour Changing Blush Oil, a blush that changes colour based on your individual skin pH. In this episode Fiona shares how she started out by doing everything herself, from looking at formulas and design to creating content, something she’d never done before.

She also opens up about the challenges that came with building a brand and shares that the entire experience has been a real test of her resilience and  has taught her about her own mental health journey. Be sure to check out Youthforia on Instagram @getyouthforia and tag me when you're listening on Instagram @beautymepodcast. If you want to see us Live and in the flesh, you'll find our chat in the Meet the Founder series on my Instagram page. 

As always I’d love it if you could rate and review this episode if you enjoyed it and be sure to hit subscribe so you know when the next episode is out! You can also sign up for my newsletter here: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

TW: Before I share details of this episode please be aware that we briefly mention suicide and abuse, so if that could be upsetting please feel free to listen to a different episode.

This week’s guest is content creator and licensed therapist Funmi Monet. While the Dallas, Texas-based creator has become known as TikTok’s ‘fave fragrance Aunty’ - she has over 200 perfumes in her collection - we end up spending way more time talking therapy. The former Bobbi Brown makeup artist really breaks down the value of therapy; why it’s important to see yourself in your therapist, the signs to look out for when it's time to seek professional help and how we should all learn to listen more. I really hope you gain something from this, and do please share this episode with anyone who might need it. Let me know if this resonates with you and tag me on Instagram @beautymepodcast when you’re listening.

If you found this episode of value then I’d love it if you could leave a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. To keep up with what’s coming next be sure to sign up for my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time.

This week’s episode is a Shop my Stash episode; I feel like it's so easy to constantly scroll and buy makeup on social media platforms, often without really thinking and definitely not needing that new lipstick or blush. So I decided to open up my makeup stash and pick up the things that I sometimes take for granted but ultimately always go back to. It's a complete coincidence that this goes out on Earth Day, but what better time to think about how much we're consuming? I'd love to know what you think; do you feel the same? Is it almost too easy for us to shop? Or do you think it’s down to my poor willpower? Let me know over @beautymepodcast on Instagram or email me [email protected]. Do please rate and review if you enjoyed this episode. Products mentioned: Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer: https://fentybeauty.com/products/cheeks-out-freestyle-cream-bronzer-teddy Danessa Myricks Balm Contour: Danessa Myricks Balm Contour: https://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/products/balm-contour Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter Duo in Ginger Binge/Moscow Mule: https://www.boots.com/fenty-beauty-killawatt-freestyle-highlighter-duo-10263148 Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/pure-radiant-tinted-moisturiser-spf-30-pa/0194251013336.html Nars Bronzing Powder in Casino: https://www.asos.com/nars/nars-bronzing-powder-casino/prd/20639790 Nars powders: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/makeup/face/powders MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Global Glow: https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13849/30735/products/makeup/face/powder/mineralize-skinfinish?shade=Global_Glow Emolyne Metamorphosis Velvet Long-Wear Lip Definer in Morocco: https://www.emolyne.com/product/lip-definer/?attribute_pa_shade=morocco Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/pillow-talk-push-up-lashes-mascara

This week’s guest is someone I’ve admired from afar for a very long time. While I can’t remember when or how I first discovered Navaz Batliwalla’s writing, I’ll always remember how much I love/d the name of her blog – Disneyrollergirl.

London-based Navaz is a writer who’s serious about her research (thank goodness!) and she loves to dive into a subject and write about the culture behind specific industries. Thus far she has written two successful books; one on fashion, the other is all about beauty. In 2016 she wrote The New Garconne; How to be a Modern Gentlewoman and last year, during the pandemic she wrote Face Values: The New Beauty Rituals and Skincare Secrets; featuring beautiful imagery and meaningful conversations, it’s a book I truly adore.

During my chat with Navaz, themes that come up include identity, Americanisms, the Metaverse, her writing process, social media and of course how beauty influenced her earlier years – I loved hearing her share about the time she and her sister dressed up as ‘80s British icon Boy George to go to the local greasy spoon café at a time when social media didn’t exist.

Enjoy this one; because I did! Be sure to tag myself and Navaz when you listen; you can find me @beautymepodcast and Navaz @disneyrollergirl. Let us know what you think and if you enjoyed, do please rate, review and/or subscribe. Also, have you checked out my newsletter yet? This week it’s all about that Rihanna cover shoot for US Vogue. You can sign up for free here: https://beautymenotes.substack.com See you next week!

This week’s episode has been a while in the making and it all started with a voice note. My friend, beauty editor Ava Welsing-Kitcher, who recently moved to the US, told me how popular the UK Black Girl makeup look was becoming on TikTok and that I needed to take a look. A few hours later and I was hooked; not just on the makeup style itself, which we'll go into in this episode, but I loved the supportive comments shared between the US and UK creators.

The two key names that came up over and over again when I started researching the trend that's racked up 38million views on TikTok, were that of Uche Natori and Melachild. Both creators are based in the UK and have been called the originators of the look that's centred on a highlighted under-eye and seamless blending. I invited both of them onto the pod and I'm  happy to say that Uche said yes and our ensuing conversation felt so refreshing and real. At no point did Uche take credit for anything; in fact she paid homage to the makeup artists of the '90s, to drag makeup techniques, makeup artists such as Makeup By Mario and Melachild herself and also commented that American women like makeup artist King Mali Magic are the ones who have long been influencing the trends.

Also in this episode, I speak with Funmi Monet, a Dallas, Texas-based creator and therapist, about why she thinks American women are falling in love with  UK Black Girl makeup and there are also some clips from the inimitable Melachild and I share UK makeup artist @v

A note: When I commented on social media that I was putting the episode together and that Uche was part of it, someone sent a screenshot of a 'post and delete' that the UK version of The Shade Room had shared (The Shade Room is like the online black version of a gossip magazine you might find in a supermarket - I think that's the best way I can describe it). In it Uche had commented that the 'clean girl look is low key anti-black' and said black women need 'coverage and structure'. As she deleted it, I'm guessing she realised it was a bit off, because when we spoke, she was very detailed about why black women might prefer fuller coverage for reasons such as hyperpigmentation. I'm mentioning it here in case any listeners thought I wasn't aware. I'm definitely aware but I feel what Uche has to say in this episode has more importance than what she posted. If you disagree then my DMs are always open @beautymepodcast or you can email me at [email protected].

Stay tuned to @beautymepodcast on Instagram and my TikTok @charissek because I'll be sharing some iconic video content too! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review and be sure to tag me when you're listening. See you next time.

This week it’s the episode that almost didn’t happen! I’ve been working on an episode that I think is going to be amazing, but when the time came to record it I was in bed with the worst period-related exhaustion. However, I still really wanted to check in with you, so this episode is kind of a catch up with my week. 

Leading on from that feeling of exhaustion, I start by discussing how women are often the ones who grin and bear it in the work environment, and the burden of guilt we feel if we take any time out. In the episode I mention an article I'd read on why single and childless women are the ones feeling the brunt of the always-on post-pandemic culture the most. I couldn't remember the name of the article so here's a link to it: https://www.elle.com/life-love/a38988964/childless-women-toxic-jobs-overwork-pandemic-workaholics-2022/

From there I move on to Byoma skincare, which has actually been my Holy Grail in a week where my hormones were wreaking havoc all over my face and share my excitement at heading to beauty industry event Professional Beauty this weekend. Pro Beauty started out as a beauty industry magazine that turned into a 3-day annual event that sees global leaders host live events and seminars. If you're a beauty pro you can find out more information here: https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/newsdetails/get-pb-london-ready

Finally I share some new products I've bought and that I'll be bringing you another SPF special soon. As always, I'd love to hear more from you. Let me know if you don't mind this more relaxed kind of episode and who you'd like to see on the show next. Feel free to email [email protected] or head to my DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter. Do please rate and review if you enjoy the show! See you next time. Oh and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

This week it’s another Deep Dive and it’s a super specific episode dedicated to Nanoblur. Nanoblur is an award-winning product from the brand Indeed Labs and although it’s been around since 2011, it’s definitely seen a huge resurgence since Donni Davy, the head makeup designer on the MASSIVE show Euphoria, said that Nanoblur was a must on set. In this episode, as well as looking at how Donni and other influencers like to use the product, I'm also sharing a little bit of the history of the product. I'm also doing a LIVE reaction to me using Nanoblur for the first time, from when I first open the box to trying it over a full face of makeup. 

I'd love to know if you’ve used Nanoblur yourself, so send me a DM over @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode do please rate and review and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

Intro commentary is from Stephanie Valentine, AKA the brilliant @glamzilla on the @indeedlabs TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLuSFTwF/

Indeed Labs Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndeedLabsOfficial

Skincare-Obsessed Mary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdbenJI8mXY

Nesci YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uc4w2FQ-AA

Donni Davy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donni.davy/

Kirbie Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbiejohnson/

Products mentioned:

Indeed Labs Nanoblur: https://www.boots.com/indeed-labs-nanoblur-instant-skin-finisher-10132695

Indeed Labs Retinol Reface Skin Resurfacer and Intensive Wrinkle Repair Serum: https://www.boots.com/indeed-labs-retinol-reface-retinol-skin-resurfacer-10163871

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum: https://www.boots.com/indeed-labs-hydraluron-moisture-boosting-facial-serum-10140287

This week my guest is Natasha Maldonado, Video Marketing Manager at beauty mecca Sephora and freelance makeup artist.

Born and bred in Los Angeles, Natasha is someone I’ve been following for a while because I love the insights she shares into her cultural background as a Latina.

A major theme that came through in this interview was family; it's clear that Natasha's parents have had a major influence on her, in different ways, and even more so, her grandmother, 'Mamita'. At almost 98 years old, Mamita loves beauty shopping and chatter with Natasha and in this episode, her lust for life really shows through. Talking to Natasha I couldn't help but ask where she gets her confidence for appearing on camera, and where she got her very intentional approach to life from. Of course I also ask her how she bagged such an amazing job at Sephora! I feel like this is the kind of interview that will inspire anyone; not just those who love beauty.

Thanks again for listening. Do follow Natasha on Instagram @makememaldonado and let me know your thoughts over on @beautymepodcast. As always I would love it if you could rate or review the show, especially if you enjoyed it! See you next time.

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This week’s episode is all about Glossier; how it started and how it's going! If you've kept up with the beauty headlines lately, you'll know that on January 26th Glossier laid off a third of its staff, almost completely from its tech department. Of course the beauty and finance worlds instantly started speculating; what could be next? The Business of Fashion even did a whole webinar discussing 'the demise of Glossier' but really, I don't think it's that deep.

In this episode I speak with the woman fast becoming the go-to for easy to digest TikTok content focused on finance, branding, strategy and more. In her TikTok bio @iamdulma describes her account as TikTok B school for women and she actually kind of predicted the potential pitfalls the brand might face back in November, so I had to invite her on to get her take on what's next for the $1.8billion brand. I also spoke with my friend and very aesthetically-minded Glossier fan @keisha_rachele to get her views as a consumer. This isn’t a clickbait episode and it’s not a bashing episode either; it’s me opening up a discussion, and I'd love for you to get involved too! You can either answer my Q&A on Spotify or drop me a DM over @beautymepodcast or email me [email protected]. What do you think is next? What would you like to see from Glossier? Or are you living in a country that the brand doesn't even ship to? Do you think this episode needs a part 2? Let me know!

Big thank you to Dulma and Keisha and thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode please do rate and review wherever you like to listen, and tag me on Instagram to let me know!

Follow Dulma at: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdulma

Follow Keisha at: https://www.instagram.com/keisha.rachele/

Articles mentioned:

Tech Crunch: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/26/glossier-just-laid-off-one-third-of-its-corporate-employees-mostly-in-tech/

High Snobiety: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/glossier-layoffs-reddit/

This episode is a really indulgent one; it’s basically a list of all the makeup products I want for my birthday next week! No deep and meaningful conversation here but I still think this episode makes sense because it’s been a while since I’ve been this excited about beauty.

I'd love to know if you've used any of the products I've mentioned and how you like to use them, so feel free to pop into my DMs over @beautymepodcast or email [email protected]

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Artwork shows new imagery from Hindash's campaign for his Monochromance palette, which I talk about at length!

Products mentioned - I couldn't fit them all here so head to charissekenion.co/podcast to get all the links.

Charlotte Tilbury Cryo Recovery Mask: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/cryo-recovery-face-mask

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/beautiful-skin-foundation-6-neutral

Pat Mcgrath Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection Foundation: https://www.patmcgrath.com/collections/face/products/foundation?variant=29371750613061

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation: https://www.ilmakiage.com/uk/im212-600000-woke-up-like-this/

Makeup Forever’s HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation: https://www.makeupforever.com/us/en/face/foundation/hd-skin-MI000075100.html

Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/light-reflecting-foundation/999NAC0000141.html?dwvar_999NAC0000141_color=4251070346&cgid=foundation

Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/soft-matte-complete-foundation/999NAC0000112.html?dwvar_999NAC0000112_color=4251004068&cgid=foundation

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/sheer-glow-foundation/999NACSGLWF01.html?dwvar_999NACSGLWF01_color=7845060437&cgid=foundation

About-Face Blushing Beige Matte Fix Lip Pencil: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/about-face-blushing-beige-matte-fix-lip-pencil-1.2g-various-shades/13482465.html

Nars Air Matte Lip Colour in Dolce Vita: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/all-yours-air-matte-lip-color/0194251000312.html

Kaleidos: https://www.kaleidosmakeup.com/collections/eyes

Hindash Beautopsy Gradient Palette: https://hindash.com/en-gb/products/beautopsy-no-options?variant=37296224272577

Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil: https://www.makeupbymario.com/collections/lips/products/ultra-suede-sculpting-lip-pencil-1?variant=39477755609153

This week’s guest is someone I’ve wanted to have on for a while. I have so much respect and admiration for Irish makeup artist and creator Aoife Cullen. The first time I discovered her on Instagram I was blown away by her eyebrows. They were and still are, super skinny, almost like slashes that she uses to frame her amazing looks. Looks inspired often by the runway – you have to check out her brilliant fashion-themed video content – but also by requests and suggestions from her followers on social media. Nothing is off-topic for Aoife, except perhaps anything that’s too traditionally pretty or beautiful. For me she’s this stunning alien-type creature, and I think she’s cool with that description. 

Aoife’s based in London and I’m still doing most of my podcasts via Zoom, so I finally invited her onto the podcast because I wanted to be super nosy and delve into how she became the inspiration she is to so many.

In this episode I ask Aoife about the recent backlash to Kanye West’s ex girlfriend Julia Fox’s high fashion black eye moment – let me know what you thought of the look; you can either email [email protected] or head over to my DMs at @beautymepodcast. I also wanted to find out how Aoife got her start in the makeup industry, what it means to feel like you don’t fit in and what her creative process entails.

I hope you love it, be sure to follow Aoife on Instagram and TikTok. She also has her work account on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/aoifecullen.otherfaces/

As always it would be great if you could show support for the podcast by leaving a review or rating anywhere you like to listen. And check out my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time.

Products mentioned:

Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier: https://clinisoothe.com/products/skin-purifier

Weleda Skin Food: https://www.weleda.co.uk/skinfood

Then I Met You Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel: https://thenimetyou.com/products/soothing-tea-cleansing-gel

This week it’s a new Meet the Founder episode. If you don’t already know, Meet the Founder always takes place first on Instagram Live. It’s a really great way for brand founders to connect with future founders and share their experiences. As it’s a live experience, the editing is minimal – so you might hear the odd glitch! But my guest’s advice makes it all worth it.

As the founder and CEO of cult brand Topicals, California-based Olamide Olowe’s goal is very clear: she aims to analyse the culture and use science to create products that truly answer a need. So far products such as Faded and Like Butter have gained massive popularity purely for the fact that they actually do the work.

As well as sharing her story from the beginning, Olamide also opens up about her spiritual side, and themes such as empathy, faith and joy come up regularly, as does her belief in finding the right people to build a successful team. She also hints that the brand is finally coming to the UK very soon! I can’t wait for that to happen and to see what’s next for the brand and Olamide herself; I really think she’s someone to watch when it comes to building the work environment of the future.

I hope you enjoy it and do please tag me when you’re listening and be sure to follow @topicals on Instagram to find out more. If you’d like to see our faces while we chat, then head over to @beautymepodcast on Instagram to watch under my Live section. See you next time!

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I don't know about you, but I've never really known anyone with diabetes. I've heard rumours that it runs in my family, and heard horror stories about terrible things that can happen if it goes untreated, but aside from that, I've been pretty ignorant. It wasn't until I started following YouTuber and NHS Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Nurse Alanna Campbell, that I began to realise that diabetes is actually an autoimmune disease that can be incredibly challenging.

So I thought, why not bring Alanna onto the pod to discuss beauty and diabetes - and how her first pregnancy is affecting both! 

In this episode Alanna shares how she has spent 20+ years living with diabetes, how YouTube started out as a form of talk therapy after the passing of her father, and why she won't ever create content just for the sake of it. Alanna is pretty much how you find her on her social platforms; open and honest and a little bit sarcastic. If we don't answer all of your questions on diabetes, be sure to get in touch over @beautymepodcast and you can find Alanna at @altogetheralanna on Instagram and YouTube.

As always, it would be amazing if you could rate and review the podcast - you can do that on Apple and Spotify now! Did you know I also have a newsletter? Sign up here: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

This week’s episode was definitely a no-brainer for me. Last year I did a complete overview of the hair and makeup in the Netflix film Malcolm & Marie, and the lead actress, Zendaya is also a key character in HBO’s Euphoria. You know, that show that’s all about teen drama and has inspired makeup lovers around the world to create some amazing looks based on their favourite characters Maddy, Cassie, Rue, Kat and Jules.

In this episode I talk about the looks makeup designer Doniella Davy created in the first season of Euphoria, and how she’s changing things up in season 2.

Once again you can choose to listen or watch this episode on Spotify – if you watch you’ll get to see all the looks I talk about, and you also see the visual version on YouTube. I hope you enjoy it and if you’re watching on YouTube be sure to give it a thumbs-up, or if you’re listening please do rate and review. See you next time!

Products mentioned:

Glossier Stretch concealer: https://www.glossier.com/products/stretch-concealer

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF50: https://colorescienceuk.com/products/sunforgettable-total-protection-face-shield-spf-50?variant=31597796458561

Indeed Labs Nanoblur Instant Skin Finisher: https://www.lookfantastic.com/indeed-labs-nanoblur-instant-skin-finisher-30ml/11355393.html

MAC Face & Body: https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32554/products/makeup/face/foundation/studio-face-and-body-foundation-120-ml

Face Atelier: https://tiltmakeup.com/products/face-atelier-ultra-foundation-pro

Chantecaille Future Skin: https://chantecaille.com/products/future-skin?variant=32948909342816

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Today I’ve got another Deep Dive for you, but before we get into it I must say, I am not an expert in NFTs nor am I an expert in anything remotely money-related.

I just wanted to do this mini Deep Dive because I know that many of us have no clue what an NFT is or how it might influence the world of beauty.

As well as breaking down what NFTs are, I’ll be discussing why women are being targeted as the next big thing in the financial world and how beauty brands like Nars and e.l.f. have been dipping their toe in since last June. I also enlist the help of New York-based Daira Szostak, who alongside her Fortuna DAO co-founder Sarah Mendelsohn, is hoping to educate women and female-identifying people on the intricacies of what can be a confusing and complex concept for some.

I’d love to know what you all think; do you already own an NFT? Let me know over in the DMs at @beautymepodcast on Instagram or email me [email protected].

See you next time! Did you know I have a newsletter too? You can sign up for BeautyMe Notes here: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

Check out my latest upload on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKuq1As9ifCJOxvPOv6w3wQ

Articles and videos mentioned:

Glossy.co: https://www.glossy.co/beauty/the-nft-craze-now-includes-major-beauty-brands/ 

Huda Kattan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zuRo-2rqPs&t=326s

Vogue Business: https://www.voguebusiness.com/technology/nars-joins-nft-hype-as-beauty-tests-potential

Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/people-are-shelling-out-six-figures-for-nft-rocks-1847508926

The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq

https://www.fortuna-dao.com

The Girls that Get It audio from @khaenotbae on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLNMfTWp/

This week’s guest is someone I had on back in August, 2019. At that time Texas-born Lauren Napier was enjoying the height of her beauty brand being loved around the world; she literally made the most luxurious makeup removing wipes ever.

But then the pandemic hit and the New York-based business owner's supply chain was seriously affected. So I really wanted to bring Lauren back on to have a kind of catch up and find out how the past two years have affected her both personally and business-wise, and I wanted to see how she has been able to pivot.

Thanks so much for listening; I hope you gained as much as I did from this conversation with Lauren. I love her energy and can’t wait to grab a copy of her book. In the meantime be sure to follow Lauren’s brand @laurennapierbeauty and look out for some video snippets of our chat over on my Instagram @beautymepodcast. If you want to stay in touch with everything else I’m up to be sure to subscribe to my newsletter here: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

See you next time!

I’m bringing back my #BeautyBuzz - a more beauty news and information-focused segment that I started before the whole world went inside.

Think of them as bite-sized snack style podcast that are either focused on beauty news or a 10 Minute Deep Dive into something very specific. My first guest expert for a 10-Minute Deep Dive is Elisabeth Williamson; she’s a facialist and gua sha practitioner who’s been on BeautyMe before in episode 32. Elisabeth truly believes in the power of gua sha and is always sharing really easy to follow videos on the ancient technique, so I thought she’d be the perfect guest for a 10 Minute Deep Dive into gua sha.

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to give it a rating wherever you’re listening – by the way Spotify allows you to rate the show now so I’d love it if you could get involved! You can see more of Elisabeth on Instagram @elisa_lune and if you’ve got any further gua sha questions pop them into my DMs at @beautymepodcast and I’ll get them answered for you. Thanks for listening!

This week I wanted to share some beauty news around trends we can expect to see more of in 2022; it's a short episode so don't expect a deep dive into any of the subjects just yet. Instead I wanted it to be an informative overview of what's to come, so I’ve been trying to read as much as I can, so that you don’t have to!

I will be doing further episodes on trends and topics I've missed out, and in the meantime, if there’s a trend you want to know more about, DM me on Instagram or leave a comment on YouTube if you’re watching or email [email protected].

For this episode I’ve broken the areas of growth down into Beauty Tech (specifically at-home tech), Self Expression, from your makeup to your armpits, Eat Your Greens - the sea greens we will be eating more of and Skinfluenced - which includes insights from online store LookFantastic. I'm sharing key trends and also my opinion on some of them. 

Brands/products/people mentioned:

Foreo
NuFace
CurrentBody
MZ
ZIIP
YSL Rouge Sur Mesure
Marisa Tomei on Vogue Beauty Secrets
Leo Chaparro
Aoife Cullen
Raisa Flowers
Katie Jane Hughes
Ehlie Luna
Gabrielle Alvarez
Jonet Williamson
Bex Campbell
Stacey Louise
Adeola Gboyega
Hung Vanngo
LoveSeen
Wellandgood Report
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm
LookFantastic Skinfluencer report

If you're watching this on Spotify let me know what you think! And if you're watching on YouTube be sure to leave a comment on what you think I missed out. You can also find me on TikTok @charissek

It's the first episode of 2022 so I wanted to start with a guest who's all about good vibes and mindfulness. I'm aware that January can be this month where we all feel like we *have* to do a detox or take on an entirely new regime, not to mention have a resolutions list that would impress on social media. So I wanted to just ease into the year with a guest who could provide thoughtful solutions on how to get started with affirmations. But that's not all Patricia San Pedro has to offer.

Florida-based Patricia San Pedro is the Korean-American author of Face Fitness, a book that contains 50 simple exercises we can do to get toned and glowing skin, as well as the founder of Sunina Skin and she’s a mum of four.

I first found Patricia on Instagram sharing facial exercises and since then I've regularly tried to commit to her easy to follow gua sha routines.

I wanted to invite Patricia on to find out more about building a beauty brand during a pandemic and how she juggles a busy family life with business and content creation, so in this episode I ask her about challenging moments in her life, and what it was that instilled the concept of mindfulness into her daily life. 

If you head over to @beautymepodcast on Instagram you’ll see Patricia demonstrating her two favourite facial exercises that we can all do at home. You can also follow Patricia @patriciasanpedro_ and check her brand @suninaskin out too. Please tag me when you’re listening and as always, do please review, like, subscribe, follow – all that good stuff! See you next time.

Patricia’s book Face Fitness: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/face-fitness-simple-exercises-and-rituals-for-toned-glowing-skin/patricia-san-pedro/hardback/9781797205236.html

You can also find @beautymepodcast on Twitter and YouTube and feel free to say hi over on my personal Instagram @charisse_kenion.

Ending the year on a chilled note, this week’s episode is part 2 of my focus on burnout. While the first episode – number 97 – was all about sharing experiences and solutions from my guests, this part is more about the things I like to do to just try and get my body and mind back into some kind of balance.

I'm sharing my top five things to do when burnout is making an appearance but it's definitely a case of finding what's right for you. What works for me, might not suit you, and sometimes, what I rely on might not work at all!

In this episode I discuss everything from luxe candles to mindful massages and simple breathing techniques. I feel like this is the ideal time of year to share because so many of us are feeling the very real pressures that come with the 'festive period'. It's not all fun and games, so I hope this gives you something when you need a time out.

Thank you so much for listening; do please share this with anyone who might need it. And do please rate, review and subscribe! See you soon but in the meantime be sure to sign up for my newsletter, and follow me @beautymepodcast on Instagram and Twitter.

Products/services mentioned:

Cyre candles: https://cyreofficial.com

Soak Sunday: https://soaksunday.com

The Ouai candles: https://theouai.co.uk/collections/candles

Liha Beauty: https://lihabeauty.com

Disciple London DownTime range: https://disciplelondon.com/collections/the-range

Skin Proud: https://iamskinproud.com

Pacifica at Cult Beauty: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/brands/pacifica.list?search=pacifica

Linnaean: https://linnaean.co.uk

Alqvimia: https://alqvimia.com

This week’s guest is New York based makeup artist and podcast host Rachel Estabrook. You might already know Rachel's work or you might recognise her name from the recent burnout podcast I did. 

I wanted to invite Rachel on for a dedicated episode because not only is she a makeup artist who freely shares her work journey, she’s also pretty funny, often poking at the ups and downs of life on-set and she’s recently been very open about her experiences of therapy.

In this episode I wanted to find out what therapy really is and how it's changed or improved Rachel's life. I also wanted to find out how she first fell in love with makeup and of course I ask about the beauty products she’s loving right now.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! You can check Rachel and her work @estabrookartistry on Instagram and be sure to check out her beauty industry podcast Seriously Madeup anywhere you like to listen. Do please rate and review and be sure to follow me on Instagram @beautymepodcast. If you want to stay in touch with everything else I’m up to, sign up to my newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com and you can also find me on YouTube.

Products mentioned:

Shiseido Syncro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation: https://www.shiseido.co.uk/gb/en/shiseido-synchro-skin-radiant-lifting-foundation-spf-30-1011673230SHI.html

Kosas Revealer Concealer:https://kosas.com/products/revealer-concealer

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/kosas-cloud-set-baked-setting-smoothing-powder/13319367.html

Makeup by Mario Softglow Highlighter: https://www.makeupbymario.com/collections/face/products/softglow-highlighter?variant=39334835748929

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Palette: https://www.makeupbymario.com/products/master-mattes-palette?variant=39321892454465

Ilia Multi-Stick Blush: https://iliabeauty.com/products/a-fine-romance

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/custard-soft-matte-complete-concealer/0607845012801.html

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara: https://www.rarebeauty.com/products/perfect-strokes-universal-volumizing-mascara

Maybelline Falsies Mascara: https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eye-Makeup/Mascara/Maybelline-Falsies-Mascara-Very-Black/p/758097

This week’s episode is all about the empties! It’s been a while since I’ve done one and I feel like it makes total sense to do one right now as we close out the year. For me, this past year has seen my skin go through some major upheaval, not to mention, major maskne and that made me change everything. So in this episode there will be some tried and true products and also a few that I’ve only had in rotation for two to three months. You can find links to all the products mentioned below and I’ll definitely let you know if a product was a gift rather than a purchase.

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Products mentioned:

Dermatica Prescription: https://www.dermatica.co.uk

Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment: https://www.boots.com/ole-henriksen-dewtopia-20-acid-night-treatment-30ml-10296449

Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner: https://www.boots.com/ole-henriksen-glow2oh-dark-spot-toner-190ml-10260492

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/skin-perfecting-bha-lotion-exfoliant/m2051.html?dwvar_m2051_size=fullsize&cgid=

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%: https://www.beautybay.com/p/the-ordinary/azelaic-acid-suspension-10/azelaic-acid-suspension-10-100/

Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster: https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/aa-booster/7750.html

The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA: https://deciem.com/en-gb/theordinary/mas-rdn-natural-moisturizing-factors-ha.html

Cosrx Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence: https://www.feelunique.com/p/COSRX-Advanced-Snail-Radiance-Dual-Essence-80ml

Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Gel: https://www.boots.com/cosrx-advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence-gel-100ml-10280721

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen SPF50

Gallinée Face Vinegar

Ouai x Byredo Mojave Ghost Leave In Conditioner