Naked Beauty

“We are living in a time when it is almost impossible to distinguish our own urges and our own sense of empowerment from the beauty standards we have been fed since birth”- Clean Beauty Writer Jess Defino

This interview with beauty and wellness writer Jess Defino is one that you are going to want to listen to over and over again. TRUST. Whether your skincare routine is two steps or ten, beauty pervades all of our lives in one way or another, and it’s time that we discuss why. Tune in for an incredibly deep discussion with Jess on the B.S. behind clean skincare, the danger of overhyping new ingredients, and whether you can ever really have a feminist beauty routine. Pull out a notepad and get ready to soak up all of this knowledge! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• Kari Gran Essential SPF 28, Shea Terra Organics Tamanu Oil, Powdered Goat Milk, For The Biome (Shield Face Serum, Soothe Powder Cleanser), One Love Organics, Gressa Skin (Foundation Serum, Eye Tint), “Are You Misusing Hyaluronic Acid” (Harper’s Bazaar)

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My fellow beauty podcasters Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins from the show Breaking Beauty stopped by to talk about the evolution of the industry and the products that we need to be paying attention to. With years and years of experience as editors, these women have practically tried every product under the sun. Tune in for their favorite drugstore dupes and clean beauty swaps! Enjoy! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• SKINCARE: Okoko Cosmetiques Beauté Majestique Gel-to-Milk Multipurpose Cleanser, Ayuna The Facial High, Alypyn Beauty Plant Genius Survival Serum, Versed Skin Soak Cream, Cle De Peau Essence, Biossance Mineral Sunscreen, Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, Dermalogica PreCleanse, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
• MAKEUP: NYX Lipstick (Euro Trash), Maybelline Sensational Lipstick (Almond Hustle), Essence Cosmetics Lash Princess Mascara, RMS Pressed Blush, Elaluz Lip & Cheek Stain, Fit Glow Beauty Good Lash Mascara, MOB Beauty
• ADDITIONAL SOURCES: Breaking Beauty Episodes (

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When it comes to taking care of my skin and hair, finding the right products has always been extremely important to me. Tune in to discover the products that I return to again and again because they just work for me. These are my tried-and-true Holy Grails. Enjoy! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• SKINCARE: Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Ashley Weatherford NB Episode, Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream, Drunk Elephant Protini Moisturizer, CeraVe PM, Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser, Go-To Face Hero, Ona Organics Facial Oil, Mountain Rose Herbs Jojoba Oil, SuperGoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen, EltaMD Physical Sunscreen
• HAIRCARE: Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In, EcoStyle Olive Oil Gel

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“I want to be like the hood Carrie Bradshaw. With a dash of Naomi in the 90s and a sprinkle of Barbie.” - Kristen Noel Crawley of KNC Beauty 

If Kristen Noel Crawley has yet to grace your feed with her stunning looks and highly Instagrammable beauty products, prepared to be BLESSED. After years working as a beauty writer for Elle, Crawley is now killing the game with her incredibly successful brand, KNC Beauty. But that’s not all. Underneath the pastel eye masks and adorable lip balms, you must know that this woman is not afraid to keep it real. Tune in for an unfiltered episode on plastic surgery, working as an influencer, and surviving as a Black beauty entrepreneur. Enjoy! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• KNC Beauty, True Botanicals Body Mask, True Botanicals Body Oil, Dry Body Brush, Summer Fridays Gel Cleanser, Clé De Peau Cleansing Foam, DBS Hyaluronic Acid, Sisley Velvet Sleeping Mask, Dior Capture Totale Face Cream, Clé De Peau Eye Cream, La Mer Eye Cream

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Follow Kristen: @kristennoelcrawley & @kncbeauty

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“I’ve always known that I was a female. Folks always ask ‘How did you know?’ It just was. It just is.” — Angelica Torres, NYC-native, lover of bathtubs and glitter, speaking about her experience being assigned the wrong gender at birth.

We cover SO much in this episode. From female rappers like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and Azalea Banks, to identifying as a Trans woman at work. From RuPaul’s problematic comments on Trans women to being misgendered on Oprah. This conversation with Angelica is one that I am so grateful for, and is very much worth a revisit. Tune in, listen, learn, and enjoy!

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• Beauty: MAC Liquidlast Liner, Clinique Stay Matte Hydrator, Clinique Happy, Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask, FRED.NYC, Glamglow Glitter Mask Firming Treatment
• Additional Resources: Ali Forney Center, Tyra Banks Real Hair Revealed, Marsha’s Plate: Black Trans Talk (Podcast), Nyma Tang, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, The Death And Life of Marsha P. Johnson

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If you are having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone. If you are in danger of acting on suicidal thoughts, call 911. For support and resources, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line.

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With her unforgettable wit, humor, and beauty, Gabrielle Union truly needs no introduction. Her roles in Bring It On, Bad Boys II , and Being Mary Jane made her a household name that has inspired so many young black girls over the past two decades. For this truly ICONIC episode, Gabrielle and I discussed everything, from her life as a mom to being a Black woman in Hollywood. We were also joined by Gabrielle’s hair stylist and business partner, Larry Sims. Together, they are relaunching Flawless by GU, a haircare line inspired by the well-researched ingredients that helped Gab to treat her hair loss and regrow an even more beautiful mane. I cannot wait for you all to hear this! So please, tune in for all the tea, the wisdom, and so much more! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• https://flawlesscurls.com/ @flawlessbygu

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“It’s great to do this kind of makeup on yourself everyday for no reason.”- Donni Davy, Euphoria’s Head Makeup Artist

For her official podcast debut, I had the honor of sitting down with Donni Davy AKA the makeup mastermind behind HBO’s Euphoria. If you’ve been watching this unforgettable show for the past year, or if your social media feed has continuously been flooded with looks that can only be described as “glamorous, adolescent doom”, then you know this is a big deal. HUGE. Donni has helped to set a beauty standard that not only accepts neon, rhinestones, and glitter, but demands it. Whether it be a show like Euphoria or an Oscar-winning film like Moonlight, her unique approach to makeup as self-expression is a true gift. After growing up in Venice, California as the child of two artists, and then moving to Brooklyn for art school, this level of genius comes as no surprise. But of course, the journey wasn’t always easy. Tune in for a raw conversation on growing into one’s confidence, being an art school kid, and hustling no matter what. Enjoy! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• Glossier Brow Flick, Aerogel Hairspray, Glow Recipe Watermelon Mist, Nail Art Rhinestones, Crystal Katana, Sweed Lashes, Tarte Fake Awake Eyeliner, Makeup Forever Eyeliner, Suva Beauty Hydraliners

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I never thought the day would come but I’ve been forced to give up my beloved sweets until the rest of my pregnancy. Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes has been quite the eye opener and I’m adjusting to a sugar-free & low-carb ketogenic diet slowly but surely!

Tune in to hear the journey so far.

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• Mum & You Can Can Water Retention Milk
• Mum & You Easy Tiger Stretch Mark Fighter

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Social media has bred this idea that you get out of college and you are this superstar...It gives off this perception that you don’t need to put in the work anymore.- Naomi Elizée, Vogue Editor and Podcast Host

When I think of Naomi Elizée, the first word that comes to mind is hustler. Even from age 7, Vogue’s Associate Market Editor could not help but dream of her future career. And by the time she was in college, that passion only continued, leading her to endless internships from Saks Off 5th to Seventeen magazine. Today, between her ambitious job in fashion and her podcast So...What Do You Do Again?, it is clear that Naomi is helping to create a path for other young black women in the industry. Tune in for our discussion on black-owned designers, paying your dues, and practicing radical self-care. 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• "84 Black-Owned Fashion and Beauty Brands to Support Now and Always", SheaMoisture Coconut Curl Smoothie, @nigella_hair_studio, Hyper Skin, Epi.logic Vitamin C Serum, DBS Darker Skin Tones Foam Wash, DBS Hyaluronic Serum, Laneige Lip Mask, Nars Concealer, Glossier Boy Brow, YSL Color Mascara, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Byredo Mojave Ghost, I May Destroy You, Chewing Gum, GreenLeaf 

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I stopped wanting to be a pretty girl. I wanted a beauty, and that really does start from the inside.- the bright and beautiful artist Kirby

No one evokes love and positivity quite like this week’s guest: Kirby. The singer, songwriter, and activist sat down with me for an extremely honest conversation on her now viral video “How to Make A Non Racist Breakfast,” which led the Aunt Jemima brand and logo to be retired. But of course, that was not all. We talked about her childhood in Mississippi, decolonizing her beauty standards, and seeking nothing but positivity when it comes to her music. Naked Beauty Planet you are going to want to get into THIS! Sit back, relax and tune in for a truly iconic interview. 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• Theragun (NB Discount), Gina Knight Wig Design, Melina Rose Hair Colorist, Alikay Naturals Hair Growth Oil, Amber Danny Hair Oil, Heat-Free Hair, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, LM Translucent Setting Powder, Black Girl Sunscreen, Klur Skincare, Beyoncé’s Black Parade Route, @shoplolaade, @iamhdiddy, Ardell Demi Whispies, Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick, Kevyn Aucoin Concealer, TGIN, @makeupbynimai

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