Charisse Kenion is a beauty journalist who's never stopped being obsessed with beauty. Each week Charisse looks at beauty standards, interviews your faves, looks at the things that make us different and of course, shares her opinion on the latest makeup, skincare and hair products. She breaks down trends and history and you can think of her as your personal shopper when it comes to all things beauty. Find Charisse on Instagram or Threads @charisse_kenion and check out her TikTok @charisseken ...
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Taylor’s voice over of poem Cover art photo provided by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@charissek
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The hidden story of chocolate Cover art photo provided by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@charissek
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i have always have had bad skin and this year it’s been clearing up so today I’m going to talk about what are used and about my skin I’m going to talk about low-end products for acne oil dry skin types Cover art photo provided by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@charissek
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Ep. 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 Gordinier
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It'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 …
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Ep. 277: Talking makeup, art, subjectivity and making your foundation last longer with Dom Skinner Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics
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In 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…
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Lisa 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 inte…
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Ep. 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 + more
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This 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 SS…
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Ep. 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 Mist
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This 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 …
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Ep. 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 Nzingha
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This 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…
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Ep. 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.
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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…
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Ep. 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 + more
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This 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…
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Ep. 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 + Juliet
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This 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…
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Ep. 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 Pop
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This 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 po…
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Ep. 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 Moss
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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 ma…
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Ep. 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 Rahua
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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-fou…
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Ep. 266: Makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez talks labels, manifesting, dupes, trends, and why AI is destroying creativity
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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 …
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Ep. 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 more
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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 …
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Ep. 264: Hydration special; the products I’m loving from head to toe. Featuring Laneige, The Inkey List, Naturium and more
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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 …
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Ep. 263: Everything you need to know about the Bondi Sands sunscreen controversy – the brand responds. Also, meet some new sunscreens I’m loving
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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 FaceSunscreen 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 ne…
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Ep. 262: How Mia Goth transformed into MaXXXine with head of makeup Sarah Rubano and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh
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In today’s episode we're taking a special look at the hairand 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 …
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Ep. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and more
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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 co…
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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…
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Ep. 259: Unlocking new scent memories with Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Fragrance faves right now.
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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 on…
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Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves
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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 w…
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Ep. 257: The Week in Beauty: Youthforia's weak AF statement on inclusivity is too little, too late
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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…
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Ep. 256: ‘Palestine on my mind, while I still have to go to work.’ Bella Hadid on resilience
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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. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the show so you never miss another episode. Thank you for being here. BeautyMe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT BeautyMe on Threads:https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenio…
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Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print
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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 …
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Ep. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a show
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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 insp…
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Ep. 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 classic
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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,…
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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 abo…
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Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju
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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 pigm…
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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…
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Ep. 249: Thoughts on Sam Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and talking transformation with hair and makeup designer Peta Dunstall
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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 Dunsta…
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Ep. 248: 6 multi-tasking makeup products for when you can’t be bothered - from Milk, to MAC, Make Up For Ever + more
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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…
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Ep. 247: Rihanna gets ugly for Interview magazine cover with religious symbolism but Madonna did it first!
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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…
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Ep. 246: The April issues – beauty all around on the latest magazine covers, including THAT Björk cover of Vogue Scandinavia
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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 seve…
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Ep. 245: Punk! Irreverence! Mundanity! Let’s discuss Chioma Nnadi’s first British Vogue cover featuring FKA Twigs
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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, wh…
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Ep. 244: Let’s catch up on the Oscars – from Jodie Smith’s viral skin to Kendall Jenner’s Margiela moment. Plus my mini Cécred review and a Byredo Mojave Ghost perfume workshop
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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…
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Ep. 243: Creating the characters of Truman Capote and the original influencers for FX Network show Feud: Capote vs The Swans with makeup department head Jackie Risotto
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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 be…
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Ep. 242: The Week in Beauty – Marc Jacobs celebrates 40 years with Pat McGrath; YSL Beauty announces Dua Lipa as global makeup ambassador, plus more discussions around Beyoncé and Cécred
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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 m…
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Ep. 241: Chic is back! London Fashion Week hair and beauty round-up featuring KNWLS and Ancuta Sarca plus my NYFW faves Laquan Smith, Luar and Marc Jacobs
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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 …
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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…
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Ep. 239: The Week in Beauty – Hailey Bieber's GENIUS Rhode Lip Tint phone case; Cécred – new haircare from Beyonce, fashion icon Peter Dundas going into beauty and HAIR TALKS part 2!
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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 th…
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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…
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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.…
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Ep. 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 more
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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…
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Ep. 235: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance reviews for anyone ready to add something new to their perfume wardrobe
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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 thi…
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Ep. 234: The Week in Beauty – Pamela Anderson becomes co-owner of Sonsie skincare and how Pat McGrath created peel-off glass skin to make Margiela magic at Couture Week
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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 yo…
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Ep. 233: Breaking down the Mob Wife aesthetic and its links to London and style icon Lil' Kim
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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…
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Ep: 232: The Week in Beauty – can Uoma Beauty make a comeback? Plus Skkn by Kim Makeup and the return of 2000s male model Will Lemay for Pharrell Williams’ show for Louis Vuitton menswear
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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 …
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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
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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…
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Ep: 230: The Week in Beauty – Sephora and Gen Alpha, Golden Globes beauty, Diana Ross for Saint Laurent and beauty trend predictions
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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 predicti…
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Ep: 229: Earnestness, smoking, gatekeeping, being your own influencer and more. Some of my favourite Ins and Outs for 2024
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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 for…
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