Beauty Island

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Note: Apologies for any issues with the audio if you were an early listener this morning!

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is former Benefit Cosmetics National Brow Artist and eternal brow whizz, Hannah Mutze.

Name a famous face in Australia and Hannah's probably had her hand on their brows. From Sydney's go-to salon at Kristen Fisher to being the National Brow Artist at Benefit Cosmetics for three years, there's very little she doesn't know about the art of brows. We talked about her idyllic Queensland childhood, teenage beauty mishaps, the bougie cleanser that's saves her breakout-prone skin, and - as some us remain in lockdown - shares her ultimate brow tips including what products to use when, what to attempt at home, and what's best left to the professionals.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you! I also have a regular beauty newsletter called It's A Beauty.

Now, over to Hannah.

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Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

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The face mask that's like yoga for your skin, a $550 face cream... and what not to do to your hair at home during lockdown.

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is celebrity favourite hairdresser, creative director and multiple salon-owner, Renya Xydis. The owner of some of Sydney's top salons, including Valonz, she not only counts numerous celebrities like Cate, Nicole and Hugh as clients, but on a first-name basis too.

With almost four decades in the industry, she has so many tales and tips so it was a delight to have her. We talked about not starting a skincare regimen until her 40s, why she thinks current hair trends are boring, and the face mask that's like yoga for your skin.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

Thank you and until next time - bye bye!

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

Follow Renya Xydis:

Instagram: @renyaxydis

Shop Valonz: https://www.salonsonlineau.com/valonz

Visit Valonz online

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Nivea

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Marie Veronique Gentle Retinol Night Serum: https://bit.ly/36A3bZ8

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Osea Hyaluronic Serum: https://bit.ly/33tHCaB

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Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is visual artist Rosie Kalina. A proud Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara woman, Rosie is a talented makeup artist, artist, model and entrepreneur - to name just a few strings on her bow. If you're one of her almost 50,000 followers on Instagram, you might recognise her incredibly colourful or glossy eye makeup looks, but that's just a small window into the incredible ideas, conversations and creations Rosie has. She's appeared in Vogue not once but twice this year, worked on a variety of sets and shoots, and the co-founder of Makeup For Mob, a makeup artist collective for and supporting First Nations artists.

We talked about the representation of First Nations people in the beauty industry and beyond, the cult powder for glowing skin and a step-by-step guide into creating a beautiful base, creativity as a tool to explore self expression, identity and start bigger conversation and success, social media and getting caught in the likes.

I'm not supposed to have favourites but this truly has to be up there for me. Rosie is incredible talented, eloquent and has such warmth, and was so generous in her discussion about really important and timely topics and conversations about the beauty industry and representation, her experiences in the industry, and the trappings of social media, as well sharing SO many practical tips and product recommendations that will have you rushing to your makeup bag once the episode has finished.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

Follow Rosie Kalina

Instagram: @rosiekalina

Pepeny & Louise: @pepenyandlouise

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Why you should try a stick foundation...(and put chilli oil on everything!)

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is Jessica Nguyen - home cook, food influencer, recipe creator, and so-called Shameless head chef thanks to her weekly recipe in their newsletter. But while you may know her from her meteoric rise as a food influencer - gaining over 45,000 followers in six months - Jess is an experienced marketing, PR and influencer manager with over 10 years experience in the beauty industry at brands like L'Oreal and Mecca.

We talked about the secrets of influencer marketing, what it's like when the tables turn and you become an influencer yourself, how a focaccia marked the start of a journey for a whole new career after redundancy, why chilli oil is good on everything and, among many great recommendations from her beauty days, the case for trying a stick foundation.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

Now, over to Jess. Enjoy.

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

Follow Jessica Nguyen:

@jessica_nguyen_

Visit her website.

Products:

Oil of Olay Moisturiser

L'Oreal True Match Foundation

Diptyque Olene

Diptyque Do Son

Herbario Cleansing Oil and Cleansing Powder

Maybelline Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara

GHD Straightener

Go-to Face Hero Oil

Go-to Transformazing Masks

Kevyn Aucoin Curling Mascara

Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF 50+

Batiste Dry Shampoo Powder

Westmann Atelier Vital Stick Foundation

Hourglass Vanish Stick Foundation

Pureology Shampoo and Conditioner

Laura Mercier Bronzer

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The skincare peel pads that get her TV and red carpet ready...

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is Felicity Harley, journalist, award-winning launch editor of both Women's Health Australia and WHIMN and author of the brilliant 2020 book, Balance and other BS: How To Hold It Together When You're Doing It All. You also might have seen her on morning TV show Sunrise, on which she's been appearing as a commentator for over 10 years.

We spoke a little earlier this year about her first job as entertainment editor at Girlfriend magazine in the era of spice girls, britney, christina, destiny's child... and yes she did enjoy a harbour cruise with Beyonce, the rise of wellness as a commodity, the mental load and giving up the quest for balance, and the skincare product she swears by for getting TV or red carpet ready. Oh, and you may hear references to her husband Tom when we talk about balance in relationships, yes that is Tom Harley, former AFL player and current Sydney Swans CEO - and the story of how they met which she shares is great too.

Felicity's brilliant book Balance and Other BS is available to buy and read now:

A note: a few things have already changed since this conversation; both WHIMN and Women's Health Australia have now unfortunately closed - we do touch a little on the state and future of the magazine industry given Felicity's career has spanned both print and digital.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

Follow Felicity Harley

Instagram: @felicityharley

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The eyelash curler anyone with straight eyelashes needs to try...

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is Kathleen Hou, Beauty Director of The Cut. As the lifestyle, beauty and fashion site of New York magazine, it is easily one of my most visited websites. The content is sharp, smart, light, thought-provoking, nuanced, entertaining and of course informative. All descriptions that apply to Kathleen's work too.

While in the midst of a worldwide lockdown, I chatted virtually me in Melbourne and Kathleen in New York to talk about how she found the courage to pursue her passion for writing after a first career in financial consulting, the concealer she's been buying since before she was a beauty editor and is still yet to be beaten, the best eyelash curler anyone with straight lashes needs to own, her tried and tested travel makeup kit for carry on, and the ultimate lipstick application hack from none other than Pat McGrath that will give you fuller looking lips without lip liner. I know that was a mouthful, but honestly she shared so many great titbits and tips, these are just the starting point!

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven't already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don't forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you! I also have a regular beauty newsletter called It's A Beauty - the link to sign up is below.

Now, over to Kathleen. Enjoy.

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

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If you enjoyed this episode, you'll like my episodes with other Beauty Editors including Stephanie Darling, Paula Joye, Sarah Tarca, Nadine Baggott, Sigourney Cantelo...

The one hair habit the hair expert wants us to stop doing...

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is Chrissy Zemura, hairstylist, colourist and salon owner of Sydney's Zemura Salon.

She worked in one of Sydney's top salons before launching her own, has had work published in fashion magazines including Marie Claire, and, as a champion of inclusive hairdressing, most recently drawing attention to the fact that caring and styling afro and curly hair is not currently part of the hairdressing curriculum in Australia. That leaves black, Indigenous and people of colour deprived of skilled hair care, with hair left mistreated however well intentioned due to lack of education.

The petition she started that has (updated) currently got over 40,000 signatures and Chrissy, calling for the support of the industry, is making overdue waves to change this. It takes less than a minute to sign: https://bit.ly/2QAIDXo

We talked about her career shift from finance to hairdressing plus a two moves halfway around the world to make it happen, forging a new beauty attitude in an industry built on insecurities, the double standards in anti-ageing conversations, and of course, some must-know hair tips.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify. As an independent podcaster, those things really help in growing and sharing the podcast so we can keep on having these beauty conversations.

Now, over to Chrissy. Enjoy.

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Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

Follow Chrissy Zemura:

Instagram: @chrissyzemurahair

Visit Zemura Salon: @zemurasalon

Sign the petition: https://bit.ly/2QAIDXo

Use this template to write a letter to your MP: https://bit.ly/3lIWxoK

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Camphor Cream

Lip Balm

Maybelline Dream Satin Mousse Foundation

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The celeb-endorsed moisturising cream that's better than La Mer...

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart. And welcome to another brand new season of Beauty Island. Yep, that's season 5.

If you're new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Maybe it's the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.

Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today, my guest is Jade Kisnorbo, top celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist who has worked with just about every Aussie celeb and influencer you can name. But makeup wasn't always the plan, with a career journey that's spanned two - (and a bit!) - continents and a lot of hard work, drive and passion. Now you'll catch her presenting the Beauty Buzz segment on Wellness Australia, backstage at runways and red carpet, masterclasses including at Westfield Doncaster... at that could be just one week!

Jade is a makeup artist I've long admired, so it was a thrill to sit down and chat all things beauty. We talked about chasing passion, the celeb endorsed-cream that's better than La Mer, and finally an answer to what to do about under eye creasing from makeup. Plus, so many great tips and advice for both beauty and beyond.

Before we get into it, I have a little favour to ask.

If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating and writing a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing on Spotify. As an independent podcast, those really help the podcast grow by helping others to discover it! Otherwise, bonus points if you get the word out there by taking a screenshot of the episode or where you're listening, upload it to your Instagram story and tag me @BEAUTYISLANDPODCAST so I can see! And if you need some more beauty, sign up to my beauty newsletter It's A Beauty! The link is in the show notes.

Now, over to Jade. Enjoy.

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Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)

Follow Jade Kisnorbo:

Instagram: @jade__kmakeup

www.jadekisnorbo.com

Products:

Chanel No.5: https://bit.ly/2WTX7pJ

Elizabeth Arden

Bronzer

Embroylisse Lait Crème Concentrate:

When a three week holiday turns into a four month staycation...

Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and this is the FINAL (!) episode of Beauty Isolation, a special mini series of Beauty Island.

Normally, I ask my guests about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off to. In Beauty Isolation, instead they pick the 8 products that have played a significant role in quarantine. The ones they're using, ditching or rediscovering in isolation. It has been a fascinating insight into how isolation has reshaped and affected our relationship and opinions on beauty and I hope these episodes have helped you reflect on your own, as well as act as little beauty time capsules.

So, I thought it very fitting to end Beauty Isolation with a guest who already has extensive experience living on a remote island, completely isolated form the rest of the world. Today, my guest is two-time Survivor AU contestant, Shonee Fairfax.

Living between Noosa and London, Shonee appeared on Season 3 and the recent All Star seasons of Survivor Australia. We talked about the best sunscreen she's ever found, how she kept up her skincare regimen on the island, and why it pays to try beauty minis before you splurge on the full size.

If you enjoy Beauty Isolation, please subscribe, rate and review, and share with a friend. I'll be taking a little break and be back in August with a brand new season of Beauty Island. In the meantime, find me on Instagram @brittanybeautybts.

Now, over to Shonee. Enjoy.

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Email: [email protected]

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@shoneefairfax https://www.instagram.com/shoneefairfax/?hl=en

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Products Shonee spoke about:

Drunk Elephant Slaai Oil Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3f8kzFo

TBH Skincare: https://bit.ly/3cMwuas

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser 50+: https://bit.ly/2XS6dU3

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It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream: https://bit.ly/3fc0iPk

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Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart and this is another episode of Beauty Isolation, a special mini series of Beauty Island.

Normally, I ask my guests about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off to. In Beauty Isolation, instead they pick the 8 products that have played a significant role in quarantine. The ones they're using, ditching or rediscovering in isolation. Twice a week, we'll explore how their relationship to beauty has changed during this time, as well as conversations around self-care, how they're going, and what they're most looking forward to.

Today my guest is Kate Lancaster, Beauty Writer at ELLE + Harper's BAZAAR Australia. She's also the creator of the Self-Care Section, an Instagram account highlighting and celebrating Australian beauty businesses. We debated daytime vs nightime showers, talked about the best smelling dry shampoo, and why we need to make the language we use to talk about our skin more positive. Kate was so eloquent talking about skin positivity and neutrality, with a reminder I think we could all do with hearing.

Now, over to Kate. Enjoy.

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybeautybts/?hl=en

@beautyislandpodcast: https://www.instagram.com/beautyislandpodcast/?hl=en

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): https://mailchi.mp/ac29bcf986ee/itsabeautysubscribe

Follow Kate Lancaster:

@katelancaster https://www.instagram.com/katelancaster/?hl=en

@theselfcaresection https://www.instagram.com/theselfcaresection/?hl=en

Products Kate spoke about:

Baccarat Rouge 540: https://bit.ly/2XMaTdY

Le Labo Santal 33: https://bit.ly/2AVT2s9

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land: http://bit.ly/2DlEhgj

Revive Moisturizing Renewal Cream Supreme Nightly Retexturizer: https://bit.ly/2ALS5T7

bareMinerals Lipsticks: https://bit.ly/30zftOF

Full coverage foundation

By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Foundation: https://bit.ly/2MMIPRy

R&Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo: https://bit.ly/3hcNsCj

Keep It Cleaner: