FLUKE beauty

What a way to kick off the year on the Fluke Beauty Podcast channel. I am so excited to share this interview with you with the founder of It’s All Fluff, Erika Geraerts. This brand is approaching beauty in a different way, choosing to be socially responsible with the message they are broadcasting to the youth of today and focusing on making girls feel ok to look like themselves. Sounds crazy, but it’s amazing how convinced we are by the beauty industry that we need makeup. Fluff are certainly not saying “don’t wear makeup”, they’re saying it’s fun but not necessary. There should be no pressure on anyone to cover up what they look like or feel embarrassed when they bump into someone on the street while bare faced.

I felt really inspired after our chat and it was a true pleasure talking to Erika. With a few businesses under her belt already, including world renowned Frank Body, her work ethic and drive are admirable. To check out the world of Fluff visit their website or Instagram. My review of their beautiful bronzing powder can be found here.

Listen to the podcast now on iTunes or your podcast player of choice.

Creative commons music credits:

Blank&Kytt – RSPN

Ryan Little – Kick Push

It’s time to wrap up the year with my 2018 Favourites Podcast! I focus on the skincare and makeup products that I truly reached for on a regular basis. I can’t believe we’re nearing the end of 2018. I want to thank you for your support of Fluke and wish you a happy holiday season. Happy New Year!

Listen to the podcast now on iTunes or your podcast player of choice.

Creative commons music credits:

Blank&Kytt – RSPN

Ryan Little – Kick Push

Natasha Bell is a qualified naturopath and the founder of Concordia Handcrafted Skincare. She kindly set aside some time and Skyped with me from her beautiful home in Tasmania. I have been a fan of her products for a while, especially the Purifying Cream Cleanser which I named in my 2017 favourites. Natasha speaks so honestly about skincare formulating, ingredients and small business struggles. I hope you enjoy it!

Listen to it now on iTunes or your podcast player of choice.

Creative commons music credits:

Blank&Kytt – RSPN

Ryan Little – Kick Push

Jane Scrivner, founder of Jane Scrivner Skincare, was kind enough to spend some time chatting to me about all things skincare including formulating, sourcing ingredients and skin tips. Jane Scrivner will soon be launching in Australia so keep an eye out on my Instagram page to find out exactly when that is happening. I’m so excited that my fellow Aussies will be able to experience the beauty of this range.

Listen to it now on iTunes or your podcast player of choice.

Creative commons music credits:

Blank&Kytt – RSPN

Ryan Little – Kick Push

In the September edition of the podcast, I interview Yen Tran who is the founder of VIM & CO, a pharmacy with a difference. Yen’s innovation lead her to establish a boutique pharmacy with a focus on retail, in particular inner health and beauty. Everything from the curated skincare brands, to the warm and approachable interior, to the service, has been carefully considered. Yen and I talk about what makes VIM & CO special, and spend a little bit of time discussing the interior design of the space as well. I’m an interior designer so I couldn’t help myself and just had to ask her what it was like going through the design process from the client side.

Listen to the podcast now, on iTunes.

Brands mentioned:

Edible Beauty

Shani Darden

The Ordinary

NIOD

Caim and Able

The Seeke

The Beauty Chef

Creative commons music credits: Blank&Kytt – RSPN.

In the August edition of the Fluke Beauty podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Bronte Maziarz, a beauty therapist and owner of Little Room by Bronte. We discuss her Skin Juice facial offering, natural skincare, skin issues and answer some questions asked by my Instagram followers.

Listen to the podcast now, on iTunes.

Brands mentioned:

Skin Juice

The Beauty Edit

Ausceuticals

Dermaviduals

Moo Goo Skincare

Flesh Beauty

In this episode of the Fluke Beauty podcast I am lucky to be joined by Claire Deane and Lani Pauli of Deane & Co, a multi-disciplinary marketing and strategy firm located in Brisbane. Claire and Lani are both passionate about the green beauty industry which is evident through our discussions about branding, marketing, social media, trends and their own journeys towards using more natural products.

To contact Deane & Co visit their website or Instagram page. Make sure you check out one of their free resources, the Green Beauty Trend Report 2018.

Listen to the podcast now, on iTunes.

Brands and products mentioned:

Erica Brooke

Born Again Body

Oway

Alpine and Sea

Josh Rosebrook

Hop and Cotton

MiSkin Organics

Wildcrafted Organics

Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation

Retailers mentioned:

Kindred Toxin Free Facials

The Lab Organics

Clean Beauty Market

Beautiful Because

Social Media Tools mentioned:

Plann

Creative commons music credits: Blank&Kytt – RSPN.

In the second edition of the Fluke Beauty Podcast I am joined by Franca Pellegrini of The Beauty Edit. We talk about our favourite Australian beauty brands, the indie beauty industry and Franca’s journey to becoming a skincare and beauty nerdburger.

Creative commons music credits: Blank&Kytt – RSPN, Ryan Little – Kick Push.

In the first edition of the Fluke Beauty Podcast I focus on why independent and niche skincare, makeup and beauty brands are worth supporting and which three indie brands have caught my attention in recent times.

Listen to it now on iTunes.

Brands mentioned: Jordan Samuel Skincare, Josh Rosebrook, May Lindstrom, H is for Love, Biologi, Allies of Skin.

Creative commons music credits: Blank&Kytt – RSPN, Ryan Little – Kick Push.