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BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 301: Growing up watching Fashion File, why fashion needs to change and asking if John Galliano and Kanye West deserve forgiveness with Penélope Silva Miranda, creator of fashion account DocumodaToday's guest is Penélope Silva Miranda but you might know her by her social media name @documoda.The Documoda account is one of the most well thought out fashion history accounts anywhere on the internet. Penélope doesn’t just spout opinions or react to current issues; she is someone who truly knows the value of research and has a genuine love for the deep dive and sharing it with her growing army of followers on TikTok and Instagram.In this episode Penélope is open on a wide range of subjects, from the dange...2025-05-021h 08
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 300: Beauty isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a form of ritual. Talking beauty as communication with New York-based makeup artist Michela WariebiThis week my guest is Michela Wariebi, a New York-based makeup artist who was born in Monrovia, Liberia.I can’t remember when or how I first discovered Michela, but I know why I followed her; she has this brilliant relationship with colour, especially when it comes to black skin, and she is an artist in the truest sense of the word.In this episode Michela is really open and thoughtful; she’s honest about what she calls her trash morning routine and she shares which beauty innovations have inspired her the most throughout her 15 year...2025-04-2558 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 299: The Week in Beauty; What I’m loving right now; Erin Parson’s $800 moisturiser, chatting to Felicia Walker AKA @thisthatbeauty plus Meet the Founder with OSEA’s Melissa PalmerToday’s episode is a Week in Beauty and it’s packed with a few things that I’m loving right now, from YouTube accounts and books to beauty products and beauty news, including the story behind makeup artist Erin Parson’s $800 moisturiser.As well as all that, I’m also sharing not one but two interviews with you; first I invite a very good friend of the show Felicia Walker, AKA @thisthatbeauty to tell us all about her latest venture, a workbook called Your Glow Guide and I also have a brand new meet the founder interview...2025-04-181h 09
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 298: Why the kids need to learn the art of referencing, using AI as a creative tool and staying curious with Aston Em, the fashion content creator with the juiciest skinThis week I’ve got a very special guest in the form of Aston Morrison, known on the internet as Aston Em, the creator of some of the most aesthetically striking fashion content videos you will ever see.Aston manages to create truly viral moments by showing the beauty that isn’t always shown, particularly when it comes to black models and black designers.In this episode New York-based Aston shares on his first fashion memories including watching his singer mum Elizabeth get ready to take to the stage as well as the impact that Nerd...2025-04-111h 13
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 297: Why are we so obsessed with the ‘90s when it comes to hair? Talking iconic black hairstyles and unforgettable '90s moments with Nneka Allison of HoochTeeStyleThis week it’s a very niche episode focused on 90s hair, specifically the impact and artistry involved in black hairstyles of that era and how Nneka Allison, founder of HoochTeestyle Hairstyling is bringing them back to life in a fresh new way.I first heard about Nneka, AKA Tee via her PR Keysha Davis, and when she sent me Tee’s press release I instantly thought that she must be based in Atlanta or somewhere else in the US because her work was so niche, so precise and so specific, but then I found out that not...2025-04-0428 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 296: Aspirational fashion marketing and the unattainable Abercrombie and Fitch aesthetic with Justin Friedman, stylist and creator of archive fashion account @tomfordforgucciImagine going through your mum’s closet and finding out she wears Tom Ford for Gucci?That’s just part of Justin Friedman’s undying love for everything Tom Ford and one of the reasons he started his fashion archive account @tomfordforgucci.I’m so excited to share Justin’s episode with you; he’s a New York-based stylist and creative director who fell in love with fashion from an early age and early on in this conversation we connect over that love and share on how it got us into not only collecting magazines but also try...2025-03-211h 20
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 295: Thoughts on Paris Fashion Week. Schiaparelli to Tom Ford plus *that* Prada show in Milan. Visiting the Alaïa, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent exhibitions plus the best coffee in ParisThis week I'm mostly talking about the most beautiful shows at Paris Fashion Week but I'm also popping over to Milan to discuss the Prada AW25 show because it needs to be discussed.As well as talking you through some of my favourite hair and beauty moments from the shows, I'm also taking you through some of the best bits from my recent visit to Paris, from checking out some stunning exhibitions at Dior, Saint Laurent and Alaïa to eating some of the best coffee and pastries Paris has to offer!Artwork images via @i...2025-03-1454 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 294: ‘It’s cringe until it’s cute!’ Talking glam squads and the myth of the overnight success with makeup artist and creator Lila ChildsThis week my guest is New York-based makeup artist and content creator Lila Childs. I’ve been following Lila for a few months because she really stands out for having this amazing ability to recreate some of the most beautiful makeup looks while also making her followers feel like they can do it too. In this episode we discuss celebrity glam squads and why it’s time the media caught up with the importance of the teams involved behind the scenes, especially when it comes to those iconic red carpet beauty moments, because it’s not just about...2025-03-071h 02
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 293: Backstage beauty trends at London Fashion Week – no more perfection, we’re all tired!This week it’s an intimate look backstage at tworecent shows for London Fashion Week. Dilara Findikoglu and Huishan Zhang.As well as sharing my time backstage I'm also discussing a trend I'm calling 'happy exhaustion' as a kind of precursor to the Great Exhaustion, forecast for 2026.Let me know your thoughts over in the DMs on Instagram or chat with me on Threads @charisse_kenion and if you’re listening on Spotify you can tell me your thoughts direct as we can now chat to each other over there!If you’re listen...2025-02-2821 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 292: Talking transformation, being obsessed with the details and the beauty of a life lived with Phyllis Cohen - makeup artist, illustrator and creator of Face LaceToday's guest is the brilliant makeup artist, illustrator and creator of Face Lace, Phyllis Cohen. For anyone who doesn't know, Phyllis has been working in beauty for four decades and during that time she has likely inspired many of the beauty 'trends' we see today.Her career as an illustrator and self-taught makeup artist has seen her working through some truly innovative decades - the 80s and 90s in particular - and you can imagine the stories she has to tell!Over the years Phyllis has worked with everyone from David Bowie and...2025-02-211h 27
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 291: The Week in Beauty; monumental minimalism at Calvin Klein’s NYFW show plus medical wigs with Yumiko Hikage and Meet the Founder with Daniel Isaacs of Medik8Today it’s a week in beauty episode sharing my thoughts on themonumental minimalism of Calvin Klein’s return to NYFW after a 6-year hiatus, and I’m also sharing an important conversation with the lovely Yumiko Hikage, a Japanese stylist based in Paris who is changing the face of medical wigs for women experiencing cancer treatment-related hairloss.Finally I’m also sharing the first meet the founder interview of 2025, with founding partner of the truly innovative skincare brand Medik8, Daniel Isaacs.I'd love to know your thoughts, on medical wigs, minimalism or Vitamin C! So send...2025-02-1441 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 290: The importance and beauty of Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria’s debut show at Paris Fashion WeekWilly Chavarria is one of the most important, if notthe most important designer to come out of the United States since launching his first runway collection in 2017.In 2023and 2024 Willy was named CFDA American Menswear Designer of the Year and in 2024 Vogue Business said that getting a invite to a Chavarria show was like winning a golden ticket.So in this episode you will get a mini bio of who Willy Chavarria is and what his enduring themes are when it comes to his collections, leading up to his recent Paris debut.Then...2025-02-0837 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 289: Talking mental health, identity and the importance of getting outside with Celeste Bell, daughter of punk legend Poly StyreneToday’s guest is Celeste Bell, daughter of the one and only Poly Styrene, a woman who was an absolute punk icon.
If you know that name, then you’ll definitely know songs like Art-I-Ficial, Junk Food Junkie and Identity which Poly sang as the frontwoman of X-Ray Spex in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Through her music Poly Styrene inspired the likes of Neneh Cherry, FKA Twigs and many more, but it wasn't just her music, it was her attitude.
Sadly Poly passed in 2011 from breast cancer, but I reached out to h...2025-01-311h 19
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 288: Sleepless nights and many flights - what it’s like to be a MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist with Vilde FesteToday I’ve got the wonderful Vilde Feste, MAC Cosmetics Nordic Senior Artist as my guest.
Vilde lives in Copenhagen and through her work as a makeup artist she covers Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Norway as well as working backstage at some of the most exciting shows at the international fashion weeks.
For me Vilde is the queen of the lip combo so I really wanted to find out more about her inspirations.
In this episode Vilde shares on how growing up in a small city in Norway and constantly playing with he...2025-01-2453 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 287: Talking like we’re on FaceTime with Tefi Pessoa. From the morning bloat to why she loves pop culture and why we should all stay weirdTefi Pessoa is the queen of pop culture because she eats, sleeps and breathes it!
I knew I wanted to start 2025 with Tefi on the BeautyMe Podcast, because if anyone can bring light relief and laughter to your day, she’s the one.
Her deep dives on everyone from Richard Gere dating Cindy Crawford, to the weird and wonderful past of the members of rock group Fleetwood Mac have kept Tefi’s 1.9million TikTok followers engaged with a blend of nostalgia and comedy, but she also serves up laughs on the daily by sharing her own...2025-01-181h 15
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 286: My life in makeup, with Sara Wren, the queen of the flushed cheek and Director of Artistry at Milk MakeupMy FINAL guest of 2024 is here!
I've wanted to have makeup artist Sara Wren on the show for so long, and I'm so glad that the Director of Artistry for Milk Makeup is our final guest interview.
In this episode the Philadelphia-based makeup artist takes us behind the scenes of her life in makeup. From being inspired by Gwen Stefani and her first makeup counter job working for Christian Dior to how she became Director of Artistry for one of the most no-nonsense, multi-tasking beauty brands to come out of the 2010s: Milk Makeup.
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BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 285: Talking redefining beauty, misinformation, living in reality versus delusion and why French girl chic is a myth with skincare expert and founder of Dieux, Charlotte PalerminoToday's guest is Charlotte Palermino, a woman who speaks her mind about the beauty industry and beyond, while also having an amazing skincare brand, Dieux.
Charlotte is one of my favourite accounts to follow when I want products that work but don’t necessarily want to buy a load of different things.
In this episode she shares so much - from growing up surrounded by French women, to how people judge you based on your weight, to her post-election feelings and what’s next for Dieux.
TW: Early on in the show the conv...2024-12-1350 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 284: Is your skincare ruining your sex life? Do we really need Vitamin C for glowing skin? Esthetician and skincare expert Alicia Lartey answers all these questions and moreToday’s guest is Alicia Lartey, a London-based esthetician, skincare expert and cosmetic chemist student who also works in new product development.
As such we talk a lot about skincare and Alicia’s approach
is really refreshing, especially when it comes to brands who have always put diversity at the forefront of their offerings - not just because it's a trend.
However we don’t just talk about the products we put onto our skin; Alicia is also candid about her journey towards feeling comfortable in her own skin, especially when it comes to her health...2024-12-061h 02
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 283: Braid queen Aminata Kamara takes us behind the scenes of the fashion industry, from backstage tears and disordered eating to the importance of collaboration and betting on yourselfThis episode is an absolute MUST for anyone considering working in the fashion industry as a hair or beauty pro.
London-based Aminata Kamara is a hairdresser who’s spent most of her life working in hair and has become known for her beautiful braided styles at shows such as Kenzo and Louis Vuitton.
In July 2023 Aminata's stunning designs for the Dior haute couture show went viral and she learned just how useful social media could be in making connections.
This conversation is an inside guide to working in the fashion industry and Aminata sh...2024-11-291h 00
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 282: The Week in Beauty; A new Sephora store in the UK, transforming Cristin Milioti into Sofia Falcone in HBO’s The Penguin, plus Meet the Founder with Denise Vasi of Maed BeautyIt's a Week in Beauty and what a week it’s been – there’s a new Sephora in my hometown of Birmingham here in the UK and we’ve seen the finale of hit HBO show The Penguin which has given us a brand new super villain in the form of Sofia Falcone, also known as Sofia Gigante.
I had to talk about this show because the actress playing Sofia, Cristin Milioti, goes through a stunning transformation thanks to the hair, makeup and wardrobe teams.
Also I’ve got a new meet the founder interview with model...2024-11-2245 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 281: How iconic beauties of the ‘70s and the fashion and music of the ‘90s inspired makeup artist James Boehmer to dream, discover and createToday’s guest is makeup artist James Boehmer, whose dreams took him from St. Louis, Missouri, to New York, to Japan – working at one of the most influential makeup brands in the world: Nars.
In this episode James shares how he got to where he is today but also shares where he started, as a little queer kid growing up in St. Louis and watching glamazons such as Donna Summer and Debbie Harry on television.
James shares some amazing stories from the late ‘90s when he first began working for Nars and how his entire life c...2024-11-141h 22
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 280: Curating your social media, the beauty of makeup at the movies and building a new identity with OG beauty YouTuber Sam Chapman, formerly of PixiwooThis week I’m chatting to a very special guest; makeup
artist Sam Chapman. Some of you will definitely know Sam as one half of the truly iconic beauty Youtuber duo Pixiwoo. Alongside her sister Nicola, Sam created makeup tutorials that gained them a huge following and also resulted in them creating the brilliant makeup brush range, Real Techniques.
In 2020 Sam retired from the beauty community but recently she made a quiet return to YouTube.
In this episode Sam shares on everything she learned from being so active on YouTube, to why she walked away an...2024-11-0854 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 279: Talking labels, staying authentic, early days of beauty YouTube and West Indian beauty ideals with plus size content creator, influencer and model Lauren NicoleThis week I’m chatting to a very special guest; Lauren Nicole, plus size content creator, influencer and new founder of the LND studio, a London location dedicated to content creators, podcasters and events.
We cover so much in this chat from how we pick up on our differences from a young age and being inspired by YouTubers like Jackie Aina and Alissa Ashley to Lauren’s first experiments with beauty.
Lauren also shares her journey from blogging to influencing to now having her very own creator studio.
It’s just a great chat...2024-11-0149 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 278: The Week in Beauty; the highs, lows and history of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – plus Meet the Founder with Skinfix’s Amy GordinierIt's the episode I didn't think I was going to make, because I didn't think I would end up watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show making its comeback.
In this episode I'm sharing a brief history of the brand before sharing my first impressions, and then I go through the show itself moment by moment.
Finally I share my highs to balance out the lows.
The second segment is an interview with Amy Gordinier, the founder of Skinfix and an entrepreneur who’s focused on giving all of us our best skin ever....2024-10-2549 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 277: Talking makeup, art, subjectivity and making your foundation last longer with Dom Skinner Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC CosmeticsIn this episode I talk to the brilliant Dominic Skinner, Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics and it is SUCH a good chat.
Many of you will know Dom and his signature moustache from the hit TV show Glow Up, currently on Netflix, but he’s been working at MAC for 20 years now, so you can imagine how many stories he has to share.
We cover Dom’s early days of working at MAC Cosmetics and he shares a wide array of life insights from how he truly embraced who he was, how he adap...2024-10-171h 08
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 276: How 80s bodybuilder Lisa Lyon changed beauty standards foreverLisa Lyon is a legend in the bodybuilding industry. She won the first ever Women's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship, released her own workout book, and carried the icon Arnold Schwarzenegger on her shoulders.
But Lisa Lyon was more than a bodybuilder and she definitely wasn't a 'gym bunny'. She was a dancer, actress and a performance artist intent on communicating through her body.
I’d love to know if you already knew of Lisa, or if she’s inspired you in some way after listening. By the way, this episode is also available on YouTube as a full-length video so i...2024-10-1443 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 275: Fashion month hair and beauty moments for SS25; from the alien beauty of Rick Owens; subtle contouring at Saint Laurent and shimmering sweat at Torisheju + moreThis week I’m sharing some of my favourite shows from the international fashion weeks, but of course, I’m focused on the hair and makeup.
In this episode I’m sharing 7 key hair and beauty trends I noticed from shows including Chloe, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, Grace Ling and more.
To give us some insights into the otherworldly Rick Owens Hollywood SS25 show I’m sharing some backstage info from Global Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics Nordic Market, Vilde Feste, and sharing some soundbites from Tayaba Jafri, Global Beauty Director at Laura Mercier, who worked on the G...2024-10-1140 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 274: Listen along to episode 6 of In Vogue: The 90s – The American Moment; from groundbreaking models Jenny Shimizu and Tyson Beckford to my '90s beauty moment: Donna Karan's Cashmere MistThis is my final follow along episode on the Hulu series In Vogue: The 90s.
The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK.
As the title suggests, the 6-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.
For the past few weeks I’ve been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty mo...2024-10-0815 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 273: Listen along to episode 5 of In Vogue: The 90s – Hip Hop takes fashion. From Dapper Dan to icons Lil’ Kim, Mary J Blige and Missy Elliott. Bonus interview with makeup artist NzinghaThis episode is the fifth of 6 special episodes all about the new series In Vogue: The 90s.
The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK.
As the title suggests, the 6-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.
For each episode I’ve been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty mo...2024-10-0434 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 272: Listen along to episode 4 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Rise of the Met Gala. From fashion documentary Unzipped to the arrival of the Internet and how the Met Gala became a global media event.This episode is the fourth of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s.
Edit: I mistakenly say that the title of episode 4 of In Vogue: The 90s is The American Moment. That is actually the title of episode 6. The title of this episode is The Rise of the Met Gala. My apologies!
The first episode aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ in the UK.
As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in...2024-09-2720 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 271: Welcome to my chaotic London Fashion Week SS25 hair and beauty round-up; ft. Terry Barber at Richard Quinn; Bea Sweet at Feben and Aoife Cullen at Sinead Gorey + moreThis week I’m taking you behind the scenes of London Fashion Week. I’m sharing the shows I attended and talking about the hair and beauty moments that the amazing teams created backstage.
In an effort to keep things organised I’m going through the shows alphabetically and will share the designer’s shownotes where possible. Then I’ll move on to hair, makeup and my random thoughts.
If you enjoyed this episode I’d love if you could leave a review or rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you like to get your podcast...2024-09-2036 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 270: Listen along to episode 3 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Hollywood Merger. From Elizabeth Hurley in that Versace dress to the arrival of Tom Ford at Gucci and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + JulietThis episode is the third of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK.
As the title suggests, the 6-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.
Around the same time each episode is released I’ll be sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s...2024-09-1518 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 269: Listen along to episode 2 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Fashion Rebels. From iD magazine to grunge to the British invasion of designers, artists and Brit PopThis episode is the second of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is 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 al...2024-09-1415 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 268: Listen along to episode 1 of In Vogue: The 90s - All Change at Vogue. From Madonna’s first cover to the arrival of supermodel Kate MossThis 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 br...2024-09-1317 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 267: The Week in Beauty: Hunter Schafer for Shiseido, Angelina Jolie for Tom Ford and Rihanna for Dior. Plus Meet the Founder with Anna Ayers of RahuaThis 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...2024-09-0638 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 266: Makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez talks labels, manifesting, dupes, trends, and why AI is destroying creativityI 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...2024-08-301h 02
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 265: July makeup favourites featuring Gabbriette x MAC Cosmetics' viral lip combo kit; Half Magic Met Gala shimmers, face palettes from Make Up For Ever and moreIn 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
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Fenty Beauty Soft ‘Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear
Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580...2024-07-2630 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 264: Hydration special; the products I’m loving from head to toe. Featuring Laneige, The Inkey List, Naturium and moreToday’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!
You can also find me on Thread...2024-07-1916 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 263: Everything you need to know about the Bondi Sands sunscreen controversy – the brand responds. Also, meet some new sunscreens I’m lovingThis 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, do...2024-07-1231 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 262: How Mia Goth transformed into MaXXXine with head of makeup Sarah Rubano and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntoshIn 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 g...2024-07-0544 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and moreToday’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...2024-06-2827 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 260: The rise and fall of 2000s magazine SuedeToday 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 discus...2024-06-2126 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 259: Unlocking new scent memories with Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Fragrance faves right now.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...2024-06-1424 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey MusgravesThis 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...2024-06-0759 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 257: The Week in Beauty: Youthforia's weak AF statement on inclusivity is too little, too lateIt'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 w...2024-06-0416 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 256: ‘Palestine on my mind, while I still have to go to work.’ Bella Hadid on resilienceThis is a stream of consciousness episode.
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BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to printThis 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 o...2024-05-2421 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a showAndrea 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...2024-05-181h 02
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 253: Behind the scenes of Rose Glass movie Love Lies Bleeding with the costume, hair and makeup heads and why it’s the next cult classicThis 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 Jack...2024-05-1053 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positivesWelcome 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...2024-05-0935 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence AdepojuThis 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 yo...2024-05-0435 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 250: 8 best hair and makeup moments of the Met Gala from 1999 to 2023This 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....2024-05-0332 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 249: Thoughts on Sam Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and talking transformation with hair and makeup designer Peta DunstallToday’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...2024-04-2643 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 248: 6 multi-tasking makeup products for when you can’t be bothered - from Milk, to MAC, Make Up For Ever + moreThis 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 Inst...2024-04-1929 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 247: Rihanna gets ugly for Interview magazine cover with religious symbolism but Madonna did it first!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, t...2024-04-1239 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 246: The April issues – beauty all around on the latest magazine covers, including THAT Björk cover of Vogue ScandinaviaThis 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...2024-04-0539 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 240: Let's review YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volume MascaraIt’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...2024-02-2311 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 236: The Week in Beauty – Pat McGrath brings community back to Instagram, Kylie Jenner’s ‘new face’, Sza's lip line, Julia Fox talks OMG Fashun! plus Grammys beauty and moreWelcome 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. L...2024-02-0728 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp: 229: Earnestness, smoking, gatekeeping, being your own influencer and more. Some of my favourite Ins and Outs for 2024It’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...2024-01-1238 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp: 228: It’s a Winter skincare special because selfcare…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 @beautyme...2023-12-1527 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 217: London Fashion Week backstage hair and beauty highlights plus makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes first product launchThis 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 fr...2023-09-2525 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 216: Meet the Founder with Zanna Roberts Rassi, co-founder of Milk Makeup. Talking makeup, the Manchester indie scene, relationships and moreThis 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 Ma...2023-09-2236 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 208: The complexities and beauty of textured hair; why tech and data is so important with Texture Gap creator and Carra founder Winnie AwaThis 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...2023-07-2156 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 147: From London to Los Angeles – beauty trends and wellness tribes with freelance beauty editor Ava Welsing-KitcherThis 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...2022-10-2834 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 142: Beauty Flashback: What beauty trends were we reading about in British Vogue in 2002?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...2022-09-3028 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 123: 5 Lessons in How to Love YourselfAfter 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 provid...2022-05-2721 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 104: How meditation as a toddler set Face Fitness author Patricia San Pedro up for a mindful way of lifeIt'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...2022-01-0741 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 96: Beauty standards in the age of filters and fillers with Berlin-based content creator Jessica GBerlin-based beauty creator Jessica G adores makeup for so many reasons and has grown up during the rise of social media. As such she has complex views on being both an influencer (approaching 30K on Instagram) and being influenced by what she sees.
In this episode Jessica reminisces about her mum giving her chamomile tea hair rinses as a child and remembers how she felt when she first encountered acne as a teenager. She shares how she first started playing with makeup and how YouTube was a major part of that, and why she often feels tempted...2021-10-2935 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 77: Having a Beyonce work ethic and making content creation look effortless with makeup artist Ehlie LunaEhlie Luna is an artist in the truest sense of the word. I loved this conversation and truly think Ehlie's words and advice will resonate with you. As always, we start out talking about morning routines, from social admin to skincare, but the real inspo comes from Ehlie sharing her creative process. If you look at any of her work or content creation on Instagram (@ehlieluna) you would likely assume she is a natural who simply knows her stuff.
But during this conversation the New York-based makeup artist - whose day job is working with the dancers...2021-05-2138 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 69: Beauty X Wellness; Talking intentions and feeling feelings with Hanahana Beauty's Abena Boamah-AcheampongHanahana Beauty is a consciously clean brand that creates beautiful products often centred around Shea, sourced directly from the Katariga Women's Shea Cooperative, in Ghana. I've wanted to invite the brand's founder Abena, onto the podcast for a long time. Over that time I have loved watching her build her brand, often while travelling between Chicago and Ghana. Abena is a former algebra teacher and therapist who says that both of her prior careers were about the concept of sharing, and that she feels the same way now, as a founder of a skincare and wellness brand.
...2021-03-1953 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 60: My Makeup Essentials Plus Tips for Acne-Prone SkinThis week’s episode is all about my makeup essentials. In the past I’ve shared my Holy Grail skincare but I think, as someone who deals with hormonal acne that also likes to wear makeup, it makes sense to share some makeup favourites. None of the products I mention were created with acne in mind; instead this is a round-up of products that help me care for my skin while also decorating it - and I also talk about some techniques I’ve picked up from some of favourite makeup artists.
This is definitely an episode for th...2021-01-1531 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 54: Skincare chat and why you should never hide your Resting B*tch Face with beauty PR Rohma EjazToday’s guest is Rohma Ejaz, a London-based beauty PR who also loves to play with makeup on the side. In this episode Rohma discusses her skincare routine in detail (info below), why she’s seen more evidence of dark circles since working from home and how to be unapologetic when it comes to feeling your feelings and wearing your resting bitch face (RBF).
You can find Rohma's makeup account on Instagram @rohmaejaz.mu to see her experiments!
As always thanks so much for listening and do please like, subscribe or leave a review for Beaut...2020-11-1336 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 53: #BeautyBuzz – the microbiome-friendly skincare products that beauty reporter Jessica DeFino swears byAlthough Jessica DeFino’s Instagram bio says she’s the ‘beauty reporter who doesn’t use beauty products’, she actually does have a few favourites, mainly due to her search for a natural solution to her Dermatitis.
In this #BeautyBuzz episode she shares the products that she truly loves, why she loves a bit of DIY and explains how Jojoba Oil has saved her Accutane-damaged sebaceous glands. Be sure to check out Jessica’s work at https://www.jessica-defino.com and find her on Instagram at @jessicadefino_
You can find me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal...2020-11-0616 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 52: Disrupting and dismantling the beauty business with beauty reporter Jessica DeFinoSo excited to share this episode with you! If you want to hear refreshing, honest commentary on the beauty industry from someone who clearly does their research, then this is the episode for you.
Jessica DeFino is a beauty writer based in New Jersey, but I like to think of her as more of an investigator. She's written for the likes of Harper’s Bazaar, The Zoe Report, Allure – the list goes on… During that time Jessica has created a niche for herself as someone who doesn’t believe evetything that big beauty has to tell us. Of cours...2020-10-3042 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 39: How to go from self-doubt and comparing yourself to others to being confident and killing it with Tiwa OgunlesiI first encountered Tiwa Ogunlesi at the Beauty Stack Summit a couple of months ago. Tiwa is the founder of Confident and Killing It, and she was hosting a workshop that day for Beauty Stack; her energy was palpable, even though we could only watch her through our laptop screens. Tiwa is passionate about helping women build the lives they want, but she's also unlike any other confidence or life coach I've ever seen before.
In this chat we talk everything from her daily routine, including her 'Tiwa Time', and how she discovered that her oily skin w...2020-07-1744 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 38: #BeautyBuzz: Nars Senior Makeup Artist Clay Reid answers your questions on glowing skin, dry skin and how to colour match for dark skinLast week Nars Senior Makeup Artist for the UK and Ireland Clayton Reid sat down and discussed everything from Black Lives Matter to MAC Disney Villains. This week it's all about the questions that YOU sent in for Clay to answer. It's a short and sweet #BeautyBuzz focused on skin and foundation. And if you're a dark-skinned woman wondering if you really have to match your foundation to your neck, this one is for you!
Check out Clay’s Sunday playlist on Spotify here or visit his Soundcloud here.
Thanks so much for all the suppo...2020-07-1018 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 37: Makeup, disco, queer icons and what it means to be mixed race as Black Lives Matter makes history, with ClayI’m so excited to share today’s guest with you! Clayton Reid is the Senior Makeup Artist for Nars Cosmetics in the UK and Ireland, and also a DJ.
Amongst many other things, we discuss what it’s like for Clay as a mixed-race man who’s able to pass and how that makes him feel when it comes to addressing his heritage, especially during a time when Black Lives Matter is finally being addressed and respected as a movement.
We talk about experimenting with goth culture back home in Cardiff, Wales, Clay’s memories o...2020-07-0358 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 36: How Covid-19 has impacted the Black Lives Matter message and how beauty brands have reacted to BLM, with AshadeToday's guest is Ashade Cole, founder of Slash Beauty, a small chain of beauty businesses focused on lashes in Notting Hill and Hackney. London-based Ashade gets straight into her morning routine and really knocks me for six when she tells me she's a soap and water girl. Don't get me wrong, Ashade has amazing skin, but, I just had to find out why she keeps it so simple. Ashade also shares why she went from being the person doing the treatments to turning her business into a franchise model and says how easy it is to forget your own...2020-06-2655 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 35: How to be sustainable AND a beauty enthusiast with Charlotte WilliamsBefore I introduce today’s guest, I want to say: I welcome all listeners here and this podcast is a safe space for you to express yourself. But I do want my white listeners to know; the black square created awareness. It is now up to you to create action to make this world a level playing field.
So, today’s guest! Born in Hertfordshire, Charlotte Williams is the founder of London-based SevenSix, a social media and influencer marketing agency focused on diversity and inclusion. Charlotte started blogging back in 2010 and then moved into marketing in 2013 and she’...2020-06-1350 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 34: 'Tap-tap' makeup, how to be a self-taught hair architect and being an accidental Glossier stan, with Joy MatashiThis conversation took place two weeks before the UK went into Covid-19 lockdown. There’s also a video version on my YouTube channel and I’m actually glad I waited several months so long to share it. If you’re a regular listener you’ll know that for the past few weeks or so I’ve been fully focused on lockdown content that aims to inspire and let people around the world know that we’re all in this together. But today I felt the need to share something fun, and Joy is definitely that!
Joy is many things...2020-05-2957 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 33: Broken combs and ''bad' hair, plus why changing your hair and beauty routine helps with lockdown blues, with AlyxThis week’s lockdown guest is Alyx Carolus, a freelance writer and social media manager based in Cape Town and although we’ve never met, she’s been a constant source of inspiration and laughter during the time we've worked together for alltheprettybirds.com. In this episode Alyx talks about the things she’s really missing during lockdown and how she won’t take those things for granted again.
Alyx tells me how her hair has broken many a comb and talks me through her lockdown hair routine and we both discuss the BS and pressure of having lai...2020-05-2239 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 30: Beauty Scripts founder Greta Eagan talks meditation and how she went from being a makeup artist to launching her own appIf you're looking for a story that's all about inspiration then this chat with Beauty Scripts founder Greta Eagan is for you. Beauty Scripts is a product recommendation platform and app for beauty professionals that allows them to ‘script’ products and through an affiliate network earn commissions without stocking (or touching) inventory. I think innovation is key right now (during Covid-19 related lockdown, even more so), and decided to get Greta on the show to find out more. In this episode Greta shares just how important meditation is to her - she's a bit of a pro at it! - an...2020-04-2832 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 29: Lockdown survival tips: How freelancers and creatives can use mindfulness, journaling and meditation, with JessWhile it has to be said that none of us are having an easy time of living in lockdown, for creatives and freelancers things can be even tougher. While many freelancers and creators are used to working alone and might often be assumed to be introverts, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re more at ease with isolation. Whatever the memes might say about how easy artists and creatives must be finding lockdown, they still need human interaction - even if that’s just a nod from the barista at their favourite coffee shop. With that in mind I picked...2020-04-2424 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 26: Being a black French woman in America and why lockdown convinced her to go natural, with makeup artist Yacine DialloYacine Diallo is someone I've been trying to get on the podcast for months, and it's not for lack of trying. We talk regularly via Instagram DMs, and have probably been talking for years. At the beginning of the episode we make a joke that it only took a pandemic to make this happen - just to lighten the mood, not make light of the current situation. This is the third in my #lockdown series and I think it's my favourite so far.
If you follow makeup artist Yacine, you’ll know she has a serious glow go...2020-04-0854 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 25: How affirmations and The Secret help with staying focused and calm during lockdown, with RoshanneThis week's guest is Roshanne Dorsett, founder of The Glowcery Shop. No-one could have predicted that just a couple of weeks after launching her online skincare store, that Roshanne, and the rest of the world, would be forced to change our lives so drastically. This is the second in my #lockdown series and Roshanne is truly an inspirational woman. She describes how reading The Secret completely changed her approach to life, how she built her first business - and had to back down when a BIG beauty brand came for her (initial) name. Roshanne shares how daily affirmations helped...2020-04-0239 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 23: The slow hair movement, the concept of masculine beauty and what being in the middle means with Matt and Anil, againWelcome to part two of my chat with Anil Salhan and Matthew Cove of Blacc + Blond hair salon, based in Birmingham, UK. In part 1 of our chat we talked about skincare and morning rituals, but this time around we’re talking about their slow hair movement - the salon is the first slow hair space in the UK – and also about the concept of feeling beautiful applying to men as much as women. Anil also shares how he decided upon the name Blacc and Blond. Follow them at instagram.com/blaccandblond2.0 and find out more blaccandblond.com.
Also...2020-03-2624 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 22: Morning meditation, coffee and cigarettes and taking the long route to working in the hair industry with Matt and AnilThis week’s guests are Anil Salhan and Matthew Cove of Blacc + Blond hair salon, based in Birmingham, UK. Anil and Matt are the first male guests on BeautyMe but that doesn’t mean there’s zero beauty chat. In part 1 of our chat we talk a lot about SPF – or rather, how neither of them use it – but more importantly, they share their morning rituals, and I think, at such a stressful time, you might well find them useful. Anil talks about being a chubby teen and finding that taking care of his hair gave him a positive focus, whi...2020-03-2336 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 21: Why beauty isn’t a feminine thing, why not smiling shows strength and why you need to feel desirable with Chloe J FlowersChloe J Flowers is a freelance writer and a 9th grade English teacher based in Dallas, Texas, who has an inspirational approach to self-care. In this conversation I love how candid Chloe is in talking about everything from affirmations, taking care of her post-pregnancy body and why black culture seems to equate longer hair with beauty to why she often chooses not to smile in photographs. Links to the products and people Chloe mentions are below and you can follow Chloe here, or check out her blog Lady Fox. As always, thank you for your support! Please do hit...2020-03-1238 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 20: My skincare empties - including Peter Thomas Roth, Dr Jart, Vichy and more #BeautyBuzzCheck out the skincare I've completely used up this month, and why some of them are a MUST when it comes to re-purchasing.
Links to all the products mentioned are below, and now that they’re all done, I’d love to hear your suggestions on what I should try next.
As always I really do appreciate every comment and like and would love to encourage you to hit subscribe! Until next week, you can find me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast and my personal account is @charisse.kenion
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Li...2020-03-0512 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 19: Toxic Beauty documentary - is it just fear-based marketing? Plus, do you use DevaCurl products?This week it's just me, because I really wanted to share my thoughts on the latest 'controversial' documentary to target the beauty industry; Toxic Beauty, a documentary created by Phyllis Ellis. It all started with an Instagram post by beauty journalist Jessica DeFino (formerly known as Jessica L Yarbrough), promoting an article she'd written on the doc for US Vogue. So of course I had to watch it. At first glance, I thought it was simply about the beauty industry, but actually, much of the focus is on the 15,000+ lawsuits filed by women with cancer that have been taken...2020-02-2612 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 16: Why cutting our hair off means a lot more than a new look, with Anisa Benitez, founder of More by HerNew Yorker Anisa Benitez is Brand Manager for YouTube Music and has created a name for herself working in marketing at iconic brands such as Google and Time Inc. More recently, she decided to launch https://www.morebyher.com/home/, a platform dedicated to the advancement of female creativity, all about replacing the 'starving artist' concept with the #thrivingartist. Anisa is super passionate about creating a platform for women so that they don't need to question whether they can live and work as artists, and More by Her provides tons of examples of women living their best creative lives...2020-01-3031 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 15: Mindfulness, depression and going HAM with skincare with NushIt’s the first episode of 2020 and it’s GOOD! This chat with makeup artist Nush was super enlightening - not only is she an amazingly creative MUA, she’s also a major fan of mindfulness as a way of combatting down days. Nush shares some of her favourite ways to chill and find inspiration, and we talk about how she was doing Euphoria makeup way before it became a hashtag!
Products mentioned below:
Cerave Cleanser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cerave-Moisturizing-Cleansing-Lotion-236ml/dp/B07C5R51Q9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?adgrpid=56938646767&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9r6D9vj...2020-01-0638 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 12: Talking about the labels around 'good', 'bad' and 'rebellious' hair with model and Postscript Features Director Elvira VedelagoThis week I'm talking with Postscript magazine Features Director Elvira Vedelago, about the issues she encounters as a model, and the labels that have surrounded her hair as a woman who of Nigerian and Italian heritage.
You can find Elvira at @elvira.vedelago and be sure to check out https://www.postscript.london. Find Beauty Me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast. You can also follow my personal account @charisse.kenion to see what I'm loving right now.
I'd love it if you could subscribe, rate and review , and also, let me know what you’d like m...2019-11-3037 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 11: BONUS: It's the second part of Beauty Buzz and we're talking through our current skincare and makeup essentialsThis week I'm sharing the second part of #BeautyBuzz - a new, shorter, sweeter type of episode where I talk to beauty enthusiasts, rather than beauty pros. This episode I'm back with Iman Ogundeko, @imanogundeko and we're talking through each of our top five skincare, hair and/or makeup products that we're loving right now, including my new fave Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream!
This episode also marks my very first YouTube video! I've wanted to add a little video content for a while now, so I hope you enjoy seeing us chat. I'd love for you to se...2019-11-2238 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 10: Talking about skin fasting and how judgemental the beauty industry can be, with beauty enthusiast Iman OgundekoThis week I'm doing things a little differently. I wanted to add some extra beauty content, but with women who aren't necessarily from the beauty industry. It might end up being called #BeautyBuzz, but for now, it's just about having a good old chat about products and the industry at large. So this week I'm talking to beauty enthusiast Iman Ogundeko, @imanogundeko on Instagram, about three issues that are gaining a lot of buzz right now in the beauty industry.
You can find Iman on Instagram and do please follow Beauty Me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast. You...2019-11-1632 minBeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 6: Diarrha N’Diaye talks about why she ditched a career in social strategy to start her own brandThis week we're talking to the original skin-fluencer, Diarrha N'Diaye. Formerly at L'Oreal and Glossier working in social strategy - and blessed with the most beautiful skin - Diarrha recently decided to start her own business. Listen in to find out what's behind her new venture Ami-Cole, and the products she chooses in our quick fire 'this or that' question section!
Find out more about Diarrha over on Instagram @diarrhaxo. You’ll also find us there @beautymepodcast and you can follow our founder @nogracekelly to see what she’s loving right now.
We’d love it if you could subscribe, rate and r...2019-09-0454 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 5: LA style blogger Taye Hansberry talks hardcore skincare and SPFLA style blogger Taye Hansberry talks going HAM with her skincare regime and explains why she doesn't wear SPF! Find out more about Taye over on her website and follow her over on Instagram @tayehansberry.
Products mentioned:
Versed Gel Cleanser: https://versedskin.com/products/wash-it-out-gel-cleanser
Senté Exfoliating Cleanser; https://shop.sentelabs.com/collections/skincare/products/sente-exfoliating-cleanser?dtc
Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/indie-lee-coq-10-toner.html
Skinceuticals CE Ferulic: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/c-e-ferulic
Skinceuticuals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/glycolic-10
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BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 4: What self care really means and why it's important to keep it real on social media with Lauren NapierTexas-born New York resident Lauren Napier, went from making up faces to encouraging us to turn taking it all off into a thing of beauty, via her luxurious Cleansing Wipes. Here we talk about what selfcare really means, why she's happy to share her political views on her brand's Instagram page, her fave makeup products, oh and her fave New York eateries! Visit her website and be sure to check her out over on Instagram. If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.ke...2019-08-0851 min
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 3: Cosmetic doctor Ewoma Ukeleghe talks fillers and how social media’s changing our teensIf you're obsessed with the Holy Grail that is Perfect Skin, then you need this podcast in your life! Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, AKA @skndoctor over on good old Instagram, seriously knows her shit when it comes to glowing skin. From fillers and Botox to chemical peels and more, Ewoma's got your back. If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening! Artwork image by me.2019-07-291h 02
BeautyMe with Charisse KenionEp. 1: Why hitting unfollow is good for your self-esteem, how colour can affect how you feel and how to build a beauty brandIn this, my first episode, I talk to the amazing Florence Adepoju, founder of two beauty brands: MDMflow and Flow Beauty Co. Florence explains why she finds unfollowing accounts on Instagram essential to her self-worth, how she got started in the beauty biz, and of course, we discuss her fave beauty products too!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening!2019-06-0553 min