Beauty Island

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

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

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 ELLE Australia Beauty and Lifestyle Director, Amy Starr. Working for almost 15 years across just two titles - Shop Til You Drop and Elle, Amy is now embarking on a new chapter after ELLE - as Associate Editor, of JONES, David Jones magazine.

We talk about going from men's surf magazines to a career in beauty, going on a glamorous press trip and not having her luggage turn up, so having to spend the entire few days in her plane outfit, why doing your brows is the single most anti-ageing thing you can do in your beauty routine and the skin saving serum she's sworn by for over a decade. Plus, her most powerful female friendship and SO much more. Enjoy.

If you love Beauty Island, please subscribe, rate and review!

Follow Amy:

Instagram: @amystarr

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

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Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are honest recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions.

Products Amy spoke about:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm: http://bit.ly/2En4bBR

1000 Hour Lash Tint: http://bit.ly/2TvRAQE

Chanel Allure: http://bit.ly/2HGlGj5

Benefit Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil: http://bit.ly/2Wlzoes

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Renewal: http://bit.ly/2Tvw12z

RMS Lip Shine in Moment: http://bit.ly/2HS9cnR

Herbario Cleansing Oil and Powder: http://bit.ly/2OrzApz

Lanolips 101 Ointment: http://bit.ly/2BBXzfL

Sound effects obtained from Zapsplat

Music: Dexter Britain

Yes, it's another mini bonus episode of Beauty Island #FiveFavs!

I love hearing the products my guests in Beauty Island main episodes pick for the nostalgic, personal and often very relatable stories behind them. But I've had a few comments from you saying you'd ALSO love to know the products that Beauty Island castaways are using on their faces now. And because I listen and take on all your great feedback, Five Favs was born!

It's a bitesize episode where, in a quick-fire round, I ask my guests about their five favourite beauty products from a specific category, like foundation or eye product. Then, there'll also be a piece of wisdom shared - a thoughtful answer to a relevant question about anything from self-esteem to social media.

For this episode of Five Favs, I have my guest from earlier this week, makeup artist, YouTuber, and founder of the Online Makeup School, Sharon Farrell.

Starting on the Benefit counter of her home in Ireland, Sharon started her YouTube channel in 2010. Now, she's had over 35 million video views, over a quarter of a million youtube subscribers, and a very gorgeous baby, Roisin.

She shares her five favourite products, including the smokey-eye mascara that doesn't budge. She also shares her thoughts on the "drama" that dominates the YouTube scene.

I hope you enjoy.

Products Sharon spoke about:

Marc Jacobs Shameless Foundation: http://bit.ly/2JnTmnc

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara: http://bit.ly/2Cn9nE0

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturiser: http://bit.ly/2Oa4HGc

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: http://bit.ly/2JlucFV

Lush Bath Bombs: http://bit.ly/2uda26n

OTHERS

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation: http://bit.ly/2HCivrL

Bioderma Sensibo H20 Micelle Solution: http://bit.ly/2TSvuMn

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action.

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Ever cut a fringe and regretted it? Step right this way...

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

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

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 Makeup Artist and YouTuber, Sharon Farrell. Starting on the Benefit counter of her home in Ireland, Sharon started her YouTube channel in 2010. Now, she's had over 35 million video views, over a quarter of a million youtube subscribers, and has just launched her very own Online Makeup School. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the makeup on beauty youTube videos and assumed knowledge they can often make, then you might be very interested to learn more about it.

In this episode, Sharon gives real insight into the world of working as a YouTuber including the steady growth of success over almost a decade rather than (as we keep coming back to) being an overnight success, knowing her husband was the one from the first date (after dodging his calls for a few weeks!) , her post-baby crisis decision of cutting a fringe, and the cheapo cleanser that stops all her breakouts.

Since we spoke, The Online Makeup School has properly launched offering thorough, easy-to-understand and follow tutorials across a range of subjects for a super affordable price - some from $20 to the most comprehensive at $200. This is not sponsored or I haven't been asked to spruik this, but I think it's such a good and valuable resource and there's also a discount available at the moment too, so it's worth checking out if it's of interest.

Follow Sharon:

Instagram: @hellosharonfarrell

YouTube: Sharon Farrell

Online Makeup School:

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!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are honest recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions.

Products Sharon spoke about:

Oil of Ulay Beauty Fluid

No 17 frosted white lipstick

Blue Mascara

Stridex Cleansing Pads: http://bit.ly/2Hi9B3x

Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia: http://bit.ly/2EPojLz

MAC Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger: ...

Want to know the J-Lo- approved face mask? Listen on...

Hello! I'm Brittany Stewart, beauty journalist and you are listening to another bonus Beauty Island episode of Five Favs.

In the main episodes, as you might know by now, I sit down with an interesting guest to find out the eight beauty products they'd take with to a desert island, ones that aren't necessarily practical but have special memories or meaning for them.

I love hearing those picks for the nostalgic, personal and often very relatable stories behind them. But, I've had a few comments from you saying you'd also love to know the products that Beauty Island castaways are using on their faces now. So Five Favs was born, a bitesize episode where in a quickfire round I ask my guests about their five favourite beauty products from a specific category, like foundation or eye product. So yes, I really do read all your reviews and feedback!

This time, it's the best travel beauty tips and product recommendations from Maria Hatzistefanis, the founder of Rodial and Nip + Fab, the beauty brands beloved by everyone from Cameron Diaz and Ellie Goulding to Kylie Jenner. She's also the author and podcast host of How To Be An Overnight Success.

She talks the budget purple shampoo that gives her just-come-from the hairdresser worthy hair, and the Jennifer Lopez-approved mask she uses to rescue dull, jet-lagged skin.

You can find me on Instagram @beautyislandpodcast and if you enjoyed this episode, I would love you to rate and review on Apple Podcasts. (Thank you!)

Follow Brittany @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Products Maria (@mrsrodial) spoke about:

Rodial Skin Tint SPF20

Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Shampoo

Rodial Glamolash XXL Mascara

Rodial Suede Lips

Nip + Fab Makeup Matte Liquid Lipstick in Brownie

Rodial Pink Diamond Illuminating Lift Face Mask (8)

What does it really take to be an overnight success? My guest today knows all too well.

Welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Now this doesn't necessarily mean practical products. Rather it's the beauty products they've come across throughout their lives that carry significant stories or memories for them. Think the product that reminds them of their mum, the beauty product that defined their teens 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 Maria Hatzistefanis. She's the founder of Rodial and Nip + Fab, bestselling author of How To Be An Overnight Success, host of the fantastic podcast, Overnight Success, and her personal Instagram account has over one million followers. Her own overnight success has taken, well, many years.

Being fired from her job in banking and financing turned out to be a blessing in disguise - it was the catalyst for founding high-end beauty brand Rodial, which counts Cameron Diaz, Emma Stone and Jennifer Lopez amongst it's celebrity fans, and is now sold in 20,000 stores in 35 countries. But it took self-funding after she couldn't get investment, five years of hustle, one big risk, and a bottle of snake serum to really take off. Nip + Fab gave Kylie Jenner her first beauty campaign - and the next year she went on to launch Kylie Cosmetics. Coincidence? You decide...

We talk about her beginnings growing up on a remote Greek Island, the reality of being an overnight success, her incredibly honest advice on balancing being a parent and running a successful business that every parent needs to hear, the power of eyebrows and the $35 exfoliating face pads that will change your life - I can personally vouch for them too!

I hope you enjoy.

Follow Maria:

Instagram: @mrsrodial

Buy her bestselling book 'How To Be An Overnight Success'

Listen to her podcast 'Overnight Success'.

Shop Rodial: http://bit.ly/2XDXPoI

Shop Nip + Fab: http://bit.ly/2VCv0rg

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!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are honest recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions.

Products Maria s...

What's it really like taking the leap to go freelance? And is a $500 Dyson hairdryer really worth it?

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

I'm your host, beauty journalist Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

This doesn't necessarily mean practical products. Rather it's the beauty products they've come across throughout their lives that carry significant stories or memories for them. Think the product that reminds them of their mum, the beauty product that defined their teens 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 Editor and Journalist Edwina Carr-Barraclough. Former Health, Beauty and Style Editor of Mamamia, among many other roles, as a freelance writer and social media consultant, her work has been published in the Sydney Morning Herald, news.com.au, Cosmopolitan, and body & soul, to name just a few.

She was also my boss at my first proper media job when I worked as a beauty writer at Mamamia and has been an important teacher and mentor for me.

We talk about adult acne, why motherhood has made her even more ambitious, the difference between AHAs and BHAs (and what the hell they are!) and why, for god's sake, you should stop shaking your hairdresser when you use it. She also has some fantastic beauty recommendations, including the must-have foundation and concealer for oily skin.

I hope you enjoy.

Follow Eddie:

Instagram: @edwinacarrbarraclough

Website: https://www.byedwina.com/

Article on motherhood: https://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/parenthood/mums/my-group-chat-got-me-through-the-tumultuous-early-days-of-motherhood/news-story/76bd3811d9f32858375d0504e0f5e723

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!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are honest recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions.

Products Eddie spoke about:

Lancome Juicy Tubes: http://bit.ly/2XnPUvO

Face of Australia bronzer (discontinued)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation: http://bit.ly/2H44m6n

Bare Minerals bareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer: http://bit.ly/2U4wBFG

Paula's Choice:

Introducing a new semi-regular bonus episode of Beauty Island - Five Favs!

I love hearing the products my guests in Beauty Island main episodes pick for the nostalgic, personal and often very relatable stories behind them. But I've had a few comments from you saying you'd ALSO love to know the products that Beauty Island castaways are using on their faces now. And because I genuinely listen and take on all your great feedback, Five Favs was born!

It's a bitesize episode where, in a quickfire round, I ask my guests about their five favourite beauty products from a specific category, like foundation or eye product. Then, there'll also be a piece of wisdom shared - a thoughtful answer to a relevant question about anything from self-esteem to social media.

For the first Five Favs, I have my guest from earlier this week, Irish-Aussie YouTuber Michelle Crossan.

Since starting her 'real girl' beauty YouTube channel in 2013, Michelle has gained over 150,000 subscribers and more than eight million video views.

She shares her current favourite products, including the must-have lip balm-mask hybrid, and how she maintains a healthy relationship with social media when it's actually her job. I hope you enjoy this bitesize ep - I've plans for lots more!

Products Michelle spoke about:

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Liquid Foundation: Not yet available in Aus (keep an eye out!) but also a stick version: http://bit.ly/2Tfi10M

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara: http://bit.ly/2NnUwxo

Nars Climax Mascara: http://bit.ly/2U5qOQq

CliniqueFIT Workout 24-Hour Mascara: http://bit.ly/2SUt7sT

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask: http://bit.ly/2TaJaC3

MAC Lip Pencil in Boldly Bare: http://bit.ly/2SURMNT

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm: http://bit.ly/2Erjj0H

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action.

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Imagine having your makeup touched up by Rihanna. For YouTuber Michelle Crossan, it actually happened.

We're back for another episode of season 2!

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

I'm so excited to bring you more fascinating, nostalgic and inspiring interviews with insiders in the beauty industry.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Before you go into 'Survivor' mode, this doesn't necessarily mean practical products. Rather it's the beauty products they've come across throughout their lives that carry significant stories or memories for them. Think the product that reminds them of their mum, the first beauty product that sparked that lifelong affair or the perfume that instantly reminds them 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 YouTuber and Content Creator, Michelle Crossan.

Since starting her 'real girl' beauty YouTube channel in 2013, Michelle has gained over 150,000 subscribers and more than eight million video views.

She is warm, kind, very funny and extremely candid. We talk about her childhood in Ireland, moving to Australia with an (ex) boyfriend, the sad circumstances that led to her starting her first beauty blog, meeting Rihanna, her thoughts on influencers that sell out and her bold move regarding the waste involved with PR packages - did it pay off? Michelle is also so open in talking about how her attitude to exercise and loving herself has changed over the last few years - I found this really inspiring - and recently being diagnosed with ADHD. It's raw, honest and hopefully a conversation you find helpful. If you love Michelle's beauty content, you'll love getting to know her even better.

Plus, of course, all her chosen products including the cult Estee Lauder serum that's really worth every single cent.

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action.

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Follow Michelle Crossan:

Instagram: http://bit.ly/2T0mtAu

Twitter: http://bit.ly/2GMUjCB

YouTube: http://bit.ly/2U26QFS

Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are genuine and authentic recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions unless explicitly stated.

Products Michelle spoke about:

Her Mum's Lipstick

Kohl Eyeliner

Daisy by Marc Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2EfmZ5n

What's it like to interview the ultimate fashion mag icon, Anna Wintour?

This week's guest spills all.

We're back for season 2!

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

I'm so excited to bring you more fascinating, nostalgic and inspiring interviews with insiders in the beauty industry.

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.

Before you go into 'Survivor' mode, this doesn't necessarily mean practical products. Rather it's the beauty products they've come across throughout their lives that carry significant stories or memories for them. Think the product that reminds them of their mum, the first beauty product that sparked that lifelong affair or the perfume that instantly reminds them 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 National Fashion Editor of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Melissa Singer.

We talked about what it was like to interview US Vogue Editor Anna Wintour (and what the hell do you wear!), why she reckons she has the best fashion media job in Australia and the realities of dating and relationships that you don't see in the rom coms. Melissa talks candidly about breakups, moving back home with your parents and dating again in your late 30s - and why she decided to write about them too.

Plus, her beauty recommendations including the eyeshadow palette everyone should own.

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action.

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Follow Melissa Singer:

Instagram: @melly_singer

Articles: http://bit.ly/2teOHci

Read Melissa's interview with Anna Wintour: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/australia-vogue-editor-anna-wintour-is-judging-your-fashion-sense-20190123-p50t41.html

Picture with Anna Wintour: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9ouflgJAz/

Her bespoke Jason Grech dress: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6x6mjAwhM/

Her 'Ariana Grande' year: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-had-a...

Religiously read Girlfriend magazine as a teen? You're about to fan girl with this week's guest, Sarah Tarca.

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

I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Along the way we find out more and their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.

Today I'm talking to editor Sarah Tarca. Chances are if you picked up a magazine in the last 10 years, you've probably read her work. And, if like me, as a teen you were a regular reader of Girlfriend magazine, then you'll recognise her immediately, as the beauty editor and later editor of the iconic Aussie youth magazine. She later became the Beauty Director of Marie Claire before making the incredible decision in her thirties to pack up her life and travel the world with her boyfriend, indefinitely. This wasn't traditional backpacking holiday though - the pair became digital nomads, working and travelling around the globe. That was about two and a half years. As I sit down with Sarah today a few things have changed - boyfriend now fiance and the proud parents of gorgeous three month old Yuki.

We talked about the lengths she went to chase her dream job, what she learnt packing it all in to go from beauty editor to backpacker, the power of teen mags and how it's changed and why a red lip is more than just a statement - it can be a lifeline.

One more thing. Reaching out and meeting Sarah was a special moment for me. You see, as a 13 year old from the UK, just moved to Australia - same language but totally foreign in almost every other respect, I was one of those teens for which mags like Girlfriend were a saviour. It was a window into what Aussie teens were watching, wearing, talking about. It gave me common ground and it helped me belong, and I don't know how many issues I religiously read Sarah's beauty columns in. I hope you enjoy.

Follow Sarah:

Instagram: @tarca @thewayward.co

Visit her new lifestyle and wellness site: The Wayward

Read her article about going from beauty editor to backpacker.

Follow host Brittany Stewart:

Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action.

Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB

Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are honest recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions.

Products Sarah spoke about:

Purple Lip Smacker: http://bit.ly/2Cvhwa4

Covergirl Conc...