Episode Description: Makeup artist Danessa Myricks makes products that simply cannot be ignored. And as a Black makeup artist who was self-taught and launched her career at 30, reinvention and innovation always bound to be at the center of her brand. Tune in for this unforgettable conversation on her pathway to success, advocating for the inclusion of darker skin tones in makeup, using independent clinical trials to establish the brand as a leader in product development, and ensuring that Black voices are heard in the beauty industry. 

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After eight years of working in beauty editorial, Maya Allen has become one of THE coolest girls in the industry. But that hasn’t been without tons of hard work. On this episode of Naked Beauty, Marie Claire’s Digital Beauty Editor not only broke down her extensive skincare routine, but her continuous journey to dominating the beauty sphere as well. Tune in for an incredible discussion on travel, black-women's influence on beauty & so much more!

VIBES: Byredo Black Saffron, Fredric Malle, Tom Ford Lavender Extreme, Chloe Nomade, Aerin Vanilla

SKIN: iS Clinical Cleansing Gel Renée Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleanser,Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Acid Serum, iS Clinical Serum, Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C, Hanahana Beauty Shea Butter, Epara Night Balm, Buttah Shea Butter

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Paula’s Choice Director of Applied Research & Education Desiree Stordahl is back for a deep dive on vitamin C - a skincare ingredient that has been proven to protect and enhance the skin barrier time and time again. Tune in as she explains what vitamin C actually is, its role in preventing free radical damage, the most effective ways to store it, how it interacts with other skincare actives and more!

Links to Products Here: Paula’s Choice (25% Vitamin C Serum, C15 Super Booster, C5 Super Boost Eye Cream, C5 Super Boost Moisturizer)

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Tune in as I sit down with friend of the pod Desiree Stordahl, Director of Applied Research & Education at Paula's Choice, to demystify the world skincare. As this industry becomes increasingly more complicated (and even intimidating), Stordahl helps to break down the power behind simple, yet effective holy skincare ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, collagen, and more!

Link to Products/Resources Here: 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, 10% Azelaic Acid, C15 Booster, SPF 50, 1% Retinol, Omega Cleansing Balm, 0.3 Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment, 10% Niacinamide, AHA + BHA Peel, 20% Niacinamide, Discoloration Repair Serum, Pro-Collagen Booster, C5 Eye Cream

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Like me, Jamie Morse Heidegger’s appreciation for a good sunscreen runs deep. And as the founder of anti-aging skincare brand Retrouvé, her knowledge of the very best tips, tricks, and products for sun protection is expansive. Tune in as as we discuss why sun protection is now more important than ever, her preference for physical vs. chemical sunscreen, UFP clothing, and more. 

Links to products here: Elta MD Sunscreen, Elta MD Tinted Mineral Sunscren, La Roche Posay Antileos Sunscreen, Solumbra, Coolibar, Claudent

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My recent trip to Tokyo was a strong reminder of why Japanese beauty and culture continues to be such a dominate force in the market. Tune in for a beauty dispatch from Japan, where I break down the beauty products I found at local drugstore Don Quijote, the treatments I got, historical background on Shiseido's innovative marketing and products I'm desperate to see in the US and more! 

Links to Products/Resources: History of Japan Podcast, Enim's Life in Japan, all of the products mentioned in this episode linked here, Eyelash extensions @ Twinkmiru Eye, Manicure @ Sucre Nails in Shinjuku

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While the WNBA has been around for over two decades, the extremely talented athletes and women who make up the league are just now being recognized on a global scale, particularly within the world of beauty. Tune in as I sit down with Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins (@iamarielatkins) and the Minnesota Lynx’s Natalie Achonwa (@natachon11) to break down “hitting the majors” within their beauty routine, the league’s very first beauty brand partnership with Glossier, navigating the misogyny and double standards as female athletes, their all time favorite beauty products and more. Enjoy!

Products Mentioned: Glossier (Stretch Fluid Foundation, Stretch Balm Concealer, Boy Brow, Milk Jelly Cleanser, Generation G, Invisible Shield), It Beauty Hyaluronic Acid, Jan Marini Face Cleanser, Wander Beauty Mascara

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Born into the family that once owned cult classic brand Kiehl’s, Jami Morse Heidegger is nothing short of skincare royalty. Today, Jami and her husband Klaus have launched Retrouvé, their own new family venture, that continues to focus on just that. Tune in as I sit down with Jami to discuss her childhood, her decision to sell the brand after becoming a mother and launching Retrouvé with a deep focus on potent skincare ingredients.

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Links to Products/Resources: “It’s a real family affair for couple behind luxury skin-care line Retrouvé” (LA Times), Kiehl’s (Crème de Corps, Calendula Toner), Retrovué (Replenishing Moisturizer, Revitalizing Eye Concentrate, ), Every Skin Has A Story, Joanna Vargas Serum, Sisley-Paris x Patrick Foley Lipstick, Pattern (Leave-In Conditioner, Brush), Iman Love Memoir, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Perfumehead Cosmic Cowboy 

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Fashion expert and Queer Eye, and Next in Fashion host, Tan France, is truly one of a kind. I got to collaborate with my dear friend and host of Driven Minds, Gillian Sagansky, on this special episode where we talk to Tan about everything from struggling with depression to the power of the clothes we wear. You don't want to miss this episode!

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One of the ultimate acts of self love is taking care of yourself when no one is around. Tune in for a fantastic extension of my interview with Candice Brathwaite, where she breaks down how she uses elevated products to make even the most casual moments feel special.

Links to Products: SLEEPER loungewear, Byredo Bal D’Afrique, Fenty fragrance, Chanel No.5, L:A Bruket Lip Balm, Visiting Le Labo in Tokyo for Gaiac10

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