Naked Beauty

“You become a symbol greater than yourself, you become a symbol signaling that an institution, a community, a town, a hobby, is not racist.” - Danielle Prescod

Writer, content creator, and businesswoman Danielle Prescod is back for her third interview with Naked Beauty, and this time, we’re sitting down to discuss her first book, Token Black Girl. Reflecting on her experiences growing up as the only Black girl in a predominantly white community, Danielle has been able to break down the emotions that so many Black girls (myself included) have felt when being othered so early in life. Tune in as we do a deep dive into her journey navigating body dysmorphia, going from “pet” to “threat” in the workplace, falling in love with LeLabo fragrances, and so much more. 

Link to Products/Resources: Macy’s Holiday Finds (Fluted Old-Fashioned Glasses, Pedestal Bowl, Fluted Coupe Glasses, Fluted Highball Glasses), Ep.98: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, “Corporate Workplaces are Traumatizing Black Women,” Le Labo Matcha 

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“I work backstage and it teaches you so much. The models are getting so many photos taken of them, so you have to be perfect.” - my guest makeup artists & model, Raisa Flowers

Raisa is an icon in the beauty game and I’ve been wanting to interview her for so long! She’s done everything from hit the runway as a model for Rihanna’s most recent Savage x Fenty show to working with musicians to working at fashion week’s top shows. The NY native continuously serves some of the most eccentric looks within the beauty industry, earning her a seat on the Dazed 100, and features in publications such as Vogue and The Cut. 

Links to Products Mentioned: Pat Mcgrath Lip Pencil, Fenty Gloss Bomb, Glossier Invisible Shield, MAC Pro Palette Skin Corrector, MAC 24-Hour Studio Fix Concealer, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish, A.J. Crimson Universal Finishing Powder (Bamboo), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, Danessa Myricks Evolution Powder #3, Fenty Pro Filt’r Setting Powder, Glossier Milk Jelly Cleanser, Caudalie Cleansing Exfoliator, Glossier Haloscope, Glossier Skin Tint, Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Foundation, Pat McGrath Mothership Palettes, Glossier Brow Flick, Nars Creamy Concealer

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In celebration of the relaunch of skincare line Epi.Logic, tune in for a rerun of my 2019 interview with the brand’s founder, Dr. Chaneve Jeanninton. As one of very few board certified oculofacial plastic surgeons, Dr. Jeanninton’s unique perspective on cosmetic procedures alone will definitely peak your interest! Tune in as we discuss her practice Brooklyn Face & Eye, fillers, Botox, working with Black women, how to get the best skin of your life, and so much more.

Links to Products Mentioned: Epi.logic (Master Plan Serum, Eye Contact Eye Cream, Total Package Moisturizer, Micro-infusions (Byrdie), Rosehip Cleanser, Glycolic Cleanser, Retinol + AHA Overnight Serum, Vitamin C + Multivitamin Serum, Even Balance CoQ10), Restylane, Botox, Juvederm, EltaMD Tinted SPF 40, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen

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While Korea is often known for its high-tech beauty industry, its advanced feminine care market has yet to be recognized on a global scale. But with Rael Beauty, CEO Yanghee Paik is working to change that. Using a holistic approach to feminine care, this brand’s organic, innovative period products and cycle-centered skincare are truly unprecedented. Tune in as we discuss Paik’s relationship with feminine care growing up, how Korea has become such an innovator in so many consumer markets, period poverty, period self-care tips, and so much more. Enjoy! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Dr.G Sunscreen, Ohora Nail Polish, Rael (Organic Cotton Cover Pads, Pimple Patches, Miracle Clear Line, Heating Patch)   

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Allure Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel is here to give us some insight into the current state of beauty editorial! First, we discuss the process behind selecting Allure’s famous Best of Beauty awards and her launch of the Melanin Edit, a vertical that authentically speaks to Black and Brown people without explanation. But that’s not all. Tune in as she digs deep to reflect on finding comfort in the accessibility of beauty at an early age, doing her best to lead with compassion as an EIC, understanding differences in working styles and boundaries for Gen-Z employees, and wanting to see sustained interest when it comes to diversity within the beauty industry.

• TPH by Taraji Twisting Curl Cream, NuFACE Trinity, Tatcha Essence, Shani Darden (Exfoliating Serum, Sculpting Wand), La Mer Treatment Lotion, Dyson Hair Dryer, Jones Road Blush.

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The recent news of Travis Barker’s and Brad Pitt’s skincare lines have had the Naked Beauty community in a TIZZY, leaving so many of us to ask: Do we really need one more celebrity skincare brand? So when my good friend Avi Stern texted to let me know he was planning to buy Pitt’s line, I knew I had to have him on. Tune in as we discuss why celebrities need to be more creative entering the market, growth projections for the year ahead, embracing the beauty of other men, leaning into self-care and so much more!

Links: Fortune Business Insights: Global Skincare Market (2021-2028), Naked Beauty Reel on Brad Pitt & Travis Barker Skincare, Vogue Exclusive Interview with Brad Pitt, Barker Wellness Skincare Feature (Nylon)

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I believe Content Creator Vi Lai, better known as @whatsonvisface, represents the future of beauty influencing. With refreshing, comedic, and brutally honest videos, Vi doesn’t just tap into the latest and greatest lineup of beauty products. And with such an incredible life story, why would she? Tune in as we discuss her childhood growing up in Vietnam with extremely colorist beauty standards, using skincare as an entry point to her own self-realization and mental health journey, her love for psychedelics, her experience consulting for celebrity skincare brands, her absolute favorite skincare right now and so much more.

CeraVe Healing Ointment, La Roche Posay (SPF 70 with Niacinamide, Body & Face Wash), Paula’s Choice (Vitamin C Moisturizer, Gel-to-Cream Cleanser), Rhode Skin Lip Treatment, Heimish Cleansing Balm, Krave Beauty Cleanser, L’Oreal Paris Eye Serum, Skinceuticals Eye Complex

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Over the years, I’ve collected what feels like an infinite list of beauty hacks. Whether it's been from my wonderful Naked Beauty guests or you fabulous listeners, these tips have allowed me to optimize and truly enjoy my beauty routine. From using glycolic acid to lighten your underarms, to making hair masks out of melted shea butter, to taking notes on your daily beauty habits, the possibilities are endless. So sit back, tune in, and grab a pen and paper, and enjoy!

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep. 185: Caroline Solomon, The Ordinary Glycolic 

Acid Toner, Donna Karan Cashmere Mist, Bolden Glycolic Toner, Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment

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Tune in for a re-run of one my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with none other than Harlem-born, LA-based artist Mandy Harris Williams! Back in 2019, we broke down the socio-economic privilege of being “beautiful,” the ways that institutions inform our self-perception, the politicization of Black hair, being ‘uglied’, acne scarring, high heels and so much more. This conversation was and continues to be the intellectual beauty conversation that we all need to hear, and a reminder to reflect on the ways in which we adhere or rebel against today’s beauty norms. Enjoy!

Products Mentioned: Thayers Witch Hazel Toner, Stridex Daily Pads with Aloe Vera, AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30, Clinique Pore Mattifying Lotion , NYX Honeydew Me Up Primer

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