I took a month off and now I'm back with an amazing guest! Gabrielle Alvarez is one of the most inspiring makeup artists I know. Her work is instantly recognisable for her sheer love of colour and a passion for working with all skin tones.

Gabi was my guest back in May 2021, so, as you can imagine, we had a lot to catch up on. In this episode Gabi and I discuss labels and trends – we touch on the whole Youthforia black pigment in a bottle controversy and she’s also the first person to record my new segment: The Final Five.

The Final Five is where I hand over the show to my guest as their opportunity to talk about anything they want, anything that’s important to them or something that’s on their mind. Gabi’s chosen subject was AI in the beauty industry.

Also, full disclosure, someone, meaning me, forgot to press record on both of my recording devices, so while Gabi sounds crystal clear you will notice I’m not as clear. So I do apologise for that.

Be sure to go follow Gabi on Instagram @thegabriellealvarez and head to my insta to see some video clips of our conversation @beautymepodcast or over on TikTok @charissekenion.

In the meantime, make sure to follow the show wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss another episode!

Links:

Half Magic Glitter Puck: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342173

Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth SPF40: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342177

Javon Ford Cheek Stain: https://javonfordbeauty.com

Medicube AGE-R Ussera Deep Shot: https://medicube.us/products/age-r-ussera-deep-shot?srsltid=AfmBOopBn89yIxiKb8C89EJdtaamia6HTMLT5fCxv_pChwN0xG7D9TUY

Bio Dance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask: https://www.stylevana.com/en_US/biodance-bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-1pc.html

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342179

Milk Makeup Odyssey Hydrating Lip Gloss: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342180

elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342181

Auric Glow Lust Radiant Luminizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342194

Makeup by Mario Surrealskin Awakening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342182

About Face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342198

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In this episode I'm sharing my most used items of makeup over the past month and why I love them. I’m talking about Byredo, Chanel, Fenty Beauty, Half Magic, MAC Cosmetics, Makeup By Mario and Make Up For Ever.

Also, this is the last episode before I take a break for some Summer rest and relaxation so be sure to subscribe or follow the show so you don’t miss the next episode!

Artwork by Charisse Kenion

Links

Fenty Beauty Soft ‘Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear

Fenty Beauty Kabuki-Buff Foundation Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580216

Half Magic Light Trap in Spiritually Complex: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580215

Make Up For Ever HD Skin All-in One Face Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580217

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580214

Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580222

Byredo Remembrance Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580223

Half Magic Glitter Puck: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580225

MAC Lustreglass Sheershine Lipstick in $ellout: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580230

MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Simulation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580226

MAC Lip Pencil in Stone: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580231

MAC Sheertone Blush in Pinch Me: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6580234

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Today’s episode is all about products created to hydrate the face and body so I’m going to be focusing on some of my favourite hydrating products from Charlotte Tilbury, Dr Jart, Laneige, MAC Cosmetics, Naturium, Paula’s Choice, and The Inkey List.

I'd love to know if you've used any of these, or if you've got a product you want to recommend to me or the rest of the BeautyMe listeners! Get in touch over in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram - and be sure to follow!

You can also find me on Threads @charisse_kenion.

Links

Paula’s Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner with

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Revitalizing Toner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430914

Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430916

MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430917

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430918

The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430921

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430922

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430909

Naturium Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6430923

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This is an episode completely dedicated to sunscreen. First I'm going to address the ongoing story around Bondi Sands, the Australian self-tanning brand, whose SPF50 Face

As well as updating you on the drama I also share a response from Bondi Sands before moving on to share some new, to me, sunscreens from Glow Recipe, Innisfree, Pai and Nivea.

I you enjoy this episode do please leave a rating or review wherever you like to get your podcasts – it does make a difference.

Also, don’t forget there’s plenty of video content over on my TikTok @charissekenion as well as @beautymepodcast on Instagram and I’m also on YouTube.

Artwork by Charisse Kenion

Links

Which? Best sun creams for 2024 (behind paywall): https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/sun-creams/article/how-to-buy-the-best-sun-cream-a2D9z5d0dX0F?source_code=911CRJ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=generic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7O0BhDwARIsAC0sjWOr2bzKPiwyYxkh_NWHHqeAT8toaHmTGmK8qh5cVws4pYXOKdcZh3EaAgxrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

What’s happening with Bondi Sands sunscreen? https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/bondi-sands-sunscreen-safety-failed-which-test#:~:text=That's%20why%20it%20was%20alarming,failed%E2%80%9D%20its%20UV%20protection%20tests.

Ep. 127: 6 new (to me) Sunscreens and what I think of

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF30 with

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF45 with

Pai British Summer Time Glow Illuminating Sunscreen with SPF30: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277941

Innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF50:

Innisfree Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF30: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277944

Nivea Sun Derma Skin Clear SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277946

La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid

Bondi Sands SPF50 Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-6277952

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In today’s episode we're taking a special look at the hair

Starring Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the film is the third installment of Ti West's horror trilogy and is set in 1980s Hollywood.

As you can imagine, the fact the film is set in 1985 means that the hair and makeup had to really support a range of characters and I was lucky enough to speak to Sarah Rubano head of makeup and Jaime Leigh McIntosh who led hair design.

I'd love to know if you’re going to see MaXXXine, or if you’ve seen it already so let me know over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion.

If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating or review wherever you like to listen.

Half Magic X MaXXXine: https://halfmagicbeauty.com/products/maxxxine-set

Sarah Rubano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrubano

Jaime Leigh McIntosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair

The Last Looks Podcast with Jaime Leigh McIntosh: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hLUoW9JrURYpybZYqxFm5?si=7006db79017848c5

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Today’s episode is dedicated to Vogue World Paris - consider it your personalised round-up of everything that was interesting to watch if you haven’t managed to watch it yet.

In this episode I share a little back story of the event and how it was broken down into specific decades before I share some of my favourite moments, people, and makeup of course.

Let me know if you watched Vogue World Paris and if you enjoyed it – you can get in touch over in my DMs @beautymepodcast or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and don’t forget, I’m on TikTok and Youtube too @charissekenion.

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Links

What is Vogue World Paris: https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-vogue-world-paris-a-peek-at-the-moodboards-behind-this-once-in-a-lifetime-event

Carine Roitfeld looks back at the looks that marked

Watch Vogue World Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohWeFBTHUr0&t=210s

The Run Through with Vogue; Behind the scenes at Vogue World Paris: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hpMpLiRS8eB0D0ZvDaQ07?si=69a967eb545e4b31

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Today I’m talking about Suede magazine – a magazine that came and went in a blaze of glory in the early 2000s but gave us just 4 issues.

The reason I’m talking about Suede is because while we only got 4 issues, that magazine absolutely became a new fashion bible for black women, women of colour, actually women of all skin colours.

In this episode I share more on Suede’s history inaugural issue, the team who made it happen and the huge impact the magazine had on black women and women of colour.

I discuss the rumours surrounding the magazine’s demise and I share an update I received via email from the magazine's former editor Suzanne Boyd.

Don’t forget my DMs are always open, so if you’d like to share an insight re Suede magazine, or anything else beauty related, find me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or @charisse_kenion on Threads.

Links

Ep. 254: Andrea Lewis, creator of the Black Beauty Effect: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kBs5fbYu6kxJ3bNjCug2u?si=b936cc43bd6f45e5

Alicia Keys reportedly unlocks diva side: https://www.today.com/popculture/alicia-keys-reportedlyunlocks-her-diva-side-wbna5868734

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This episode is a perfume special that features scents from Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury, Fine'ry - all new to me - plus one very special scent that's been my go-to for years.

Fragrance can evoke a memory or a mood in an instant and in that sense it’s really powerful, so in this episode I discuss embracing a scent wardrobe, rather than sticking with one 'signature scent' for life.

I’d love to know your favourite perfumes right now, so feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show!

Artwork by Charisse Kenion

Links

Ep. 253: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance

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This week I’ve got a very special guest, Kayla Greaves.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Kayla is a beauty journalist who lives in Brooklyn, New York and over the past 10 years she has made a name for herself as someone who speaks with authority when it comes to all things beauty.

Kayla is the former executive Beauty Editor of InStyle magazine and she’s written for the likes of Allure, Vogue and Elle.

In this episode we cover so much! We start out with skincare before Kayla shares her early beauty inspirations and also how she’s been embracing a slower approach to her mornings, and life in general.

Along the way Kayla speaks passionately about thinking independently when it comes to our hair, and also shares on her experiences of going from the corporate world to deciding her own schedule as a freelance beauty editor. Finally we end up discovering our shared love of music - specifically Kacey Musgraves.

This has to be one of my favourite interviews ever, so I'd love to know what you think!

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It's a Week in Beauty episode and it's all about the latest Youthforia update. The brand keeps fumbling when it comes to inclusive shades and the entire beauty community has been waiting for an apology over its 'black pigment in a bottle' foundation for over a month.

They've finally made a statement on their Instagram page, and it's not really what anyone was hoping for. By the way, if you want to see the visual version of this episode, head to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT

I’d love to know what you think – do we even need to care anymore or is Youthforia cancelled for good?

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