In my latest #lockdown episode I talk to billing analyst, photographer and filmmaker Zainab Amina. Born in Nigeria, London-based Zainab shares how her daily routine has completely changed. We talk about why Zainab loves the process of putting on makeup as part of her morning routine, how she’s changed her social media habits – ‘Twitter is the devil!’ – and why she loves following the #dontrushchallenge hashtag on Instagram. Follow Zainab on Instagram @zainabaminaaa and check out what I’m up to over at @beautymepodcast. Stay safe and sane and see you soon! Please do leave a review and let me know what you think about this extra lockdown content. Products mentioned The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution: https://www.asos.com/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution/prd/8206150 The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/the-ordinary-caffeine-solution-5-egcg.html Glycerine & Rosewater: https://www.boots.com/boots-traditional-glycerin-and-rosewater-200ml-10130117

In my latest #lockdown episode I talk to beauty photographer Karen Rosalie. Born in San Francisco, the daughter of Chinese immigrants, Karen shares what it was like growing up in a very traditional Asian household but wanting to be ‘American’. Without access to US TV, Karen’s role models were very rooted in fantasy and books about ancient empresses and princesses.  She talks about not realising she had to take her makeup off when she first started experimenting (I think we’ve all been there!), and how she finally took a deep dive into beauty when she got to grips with beauty photography. Today her agency counts the likes of Summer Fridays amongst its clients, but of course, due to lockdown, there is no client work going on. Instead Karen is planning ahead, doing creative research and, like many of us, cooking a lot more. Karen also dishes on why she loves Korean beauty and how she’s found being on lockdown rewarding when it comes to her personal relationships. Follow Karen on Instagram @karen.rosalie, her agency at @rosalie.agency and check out what I’m up to over at @beautymepodcast. Stay safe and sane and see you soon! Please do leave a review and let me know what you think about this extra lockdown content. Products mentioned Skinesque Wake Up & Makeup Prep Sheet Masks: https://www.skinesque.com/products/wake-up-makeup-prep-sheet-mask IOPE: https://www.iope.com/int/en/products/skincare/concern/conditioning/conditioning.html Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-jet-lag-mask.html Caudalie Beauty Elixir: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/caudalie-beauty-elixir.html Kate Somerville Exfolikate Cleanser: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/kate-somerville-exfolikate-cleanser.html Cle Cosmetics Melting Lip Powder: https://www.clecosmetics.com/melting-lip-powder.html#nude_blush

Yacine Diallo is someone I've been trying to get on the podcast for months, and it's not for lack of trying. We talk regularly via Instagram DMs, and have probably been talking for years. At the beginning of the episode we make a joke that it only took a pandemic to make this happen - just to lighten the mood, not make light of the current situation. This is the third in my #lockdown series and I think it's my favourite so far. If you follow makeup artist Yacine, you’ll know she has a serious glow going on, so of course we talk about the skincare regime. We discuss the level of judgement that sometimes goes with changing your hair, in particular from the #teamnatural gang. We also explore the notion of ‘the French Girl’  as being someone who is so chic, so effortless and naturally beautiful, and how Yacine feels she doesn’t quite fit the label and in fact, that's it's a media fantasy. She also explains how she’s missing connecting with people through her work. Let me know what you think of this episode via Instagram or Twitter and in the meantime, be sure to check out Yacine on Instagram @yacinediallo. You can also find me @beautymepodcast, or check out my personal account @charisse.kenion Look out for future #lockdown episodes and I hope they provide comfort and inspiration. Until then, do let me know when you're listening and tag me over on social! Thanks so much for each and every review and like. Stay safe, and sane and be kind to yourself.x

This week's guest is Roshanne Dorsett, founder of The Glowcery Shop. No-one could have predicted that just a couple of weeks after launching her online skincare store, that Roshanne, and the rest of the world, would be forced to change our lives so drastically. This is the second in my #lockdown series and Roshanne is truly an inspirational woman. She describes how reading The Secret completely changed her approach to life, how she built her first business - and had to back down when a BIG beauty brand came for her (initial) name. Roshanne shares how daily affirmations helped her return with strength and renewed energy from this setback, and in early March she launched The Glowcery Shop, an online portal where Roshanne sells her own natural skincare range, packed with superfoods and antioxidants. Do let me know what you think of this episode as I really think it will strike a nerve, especially if today is one of those blah days for you. Find Roshanne on Instagram @theglowceryshop and you can also find me @beautymepodcast, or check out my personal account @charisse.kenion Look out for future #lockdown episodes - over the next couple of weeks I'll be doing two shows per week, in the hope that you'll find comfort and inspiration. Until then, do let me know when you're listening and tag me over on social! Thanks so much for each and every review and like. Stay safe, and sane and be kind to yourself.x

How are you doing? In the UK we're at the end of the first week of lockdown in a bid to slow the progress of COVID-19, but in Milan, Italy, today's guest Tamu McPherson, has been indoors for over three weeks. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Tamu lived in New York for 23 years and has spent the past 15 in Milan, where she has built a huge following as a style influencer. I've been working with Tamu for about a year, providing content for her site alltheprettybirds, and after seeing her share her experiences during lockdown, I thought she could shed some light on what it's like for the rest of the world. In the first in a series of #lockdown episodes, Tamu shares memories of finding her style via '90s influences such as acid house and dancehall culture. Despite the fact that Tamu's current signature look is a gorgeous TWA (Teeny Weeny Afro), she takes me back to her early hair experiments such as her first relaxer, and booking in for Dominican blowdries in New York. We talk about how her routine has changed since lockdown and she shares her advice on how to adjust and accept, and most of all, #stayhome. Follow Tamu on Instagram and be sure to check out @beautymepodcast as I'll be sharing a ton of '90s hair and beauty imagery! Products mentioned: Living Libations Best Skin Ever Seabuckthorn: https://dutchhealthstore.com/product/best-skin-ever-seabuckthorn/ Sacred Rose Water Body Mist: http://www.sacredrosewater.com Tata Harper Illuminating Eye Creme: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/tata-harper-illuminating-eye-cream.html Julisis Gold Wash Day: https://www.newlondonpharmacy.com/products/julisis-gold-wash-day Honieh Soft Cloud Face Cleanser: https://www.honiehbeauty.com/soft-cloud-face-cleanser-honieh.html Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum: https://vintnersdaughter.com/products/active-botanical-serum May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon Beauty Balm Concentrate: https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/skincare/moisturisers/night-moisturiser/the-blue-cocoon-beauty-balm-concentrate-MUK200022476.html Link to Taye Hansberry's gel nail removal video: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17893831477475504/ Look out for future #lockdown episodes - over the next couple of weeks I'll be doing two shows per week, in the hope that you'll find comfort and inspiration. Until then, do let me know when you're listening and tag me over on social! Thanks so much for each and every review and like. Stay safe, and sane.x

Welcome to part two of my chat with Anil Salhan and Matthew Cove of Blacc + Blond hair salon, based in Birmingham, UK. In part 1 of our chat we talked about skincare and morning rituals, but this time around we’re talking about their slow hair movement  - the salon is the first slow hair space in the UK – and also about the concept of feeling beautiful applying to men as much as women. Anil also shares how he decided upon the name Blacc and Blond. Follow them at instagram.com/blaccandblond2.0 and find out more blaccandblond.com. Also mentioned: The Lions Barber Collective/Men’s Mental Health: https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com If you follow BeautyMe on Instagram, check out my Stories – over the coming weeks I would love to talk to YOU. While we’re all confined to our homes in #selfisolation, it means that literally anyone in the world can come onto the show and talk. Please head over to Instagram and leave me a voice note saying why you’d love to be a guest. You could be: A beauty enthusiast like previous guest Iman Ogundeko: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-about-skin-fasting-how-judgemental-beauty-industry/id1466941875?i=1000456981079 Someone living with chronic illness who has developed their own route to self-care Someone who has grown up with traditional rituals of beauty/grooming Someone who has significant scarring and is coming to terms with the effects Someone who is finding #selfisolation a positive thing when it comes to self-care Basically, you can be anyone who has something to say when it comes to how you see yourself. This podcast wouldn’t exist without you, so now is the perfect time to share it. Sending love and thanking you for every listen. Please do subscribe and review. I’ll see you back on YouTube with some solo episodes soon! If you want to take part, find @beautymepodcast on Instagram and leave me a voice note at https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ You can also find my personal account at https://www.instagram.com/charisse.kenion/ Until next week, stay safe and sane.

This week’s guests are Anil Salhan and Matthew Cove of Blacc + Blond hair salon, based in Birmingham, UK. Anil and Matt are the first male guests on BeautyMe but that doesn’t mean there’s zero beauty chat. In part 1 of our chat we talk a lot about SPF – or rather, how neither of them use it – but more importantly, they share their morning rituals, and I think, at such a stressful time, you might well find them useful. Anil talks about being a chubby teen and finding that taking care of his hair gave him a positive focus, while Matt shares how his six-month trip around South America helped him find grounding rituals that help him every day. Check out episode 2 next week to find out more about their slow hair movement and why they decided to become the first slow hair space in the UK. Follow them at instagram.com/blaccandblond2.0 and find out more blaccandblond.com. If you follow BeautyMe on Instagram, check out my Stories – over the coming weeks I would love to talk to YOU. While we’re all confined to our homes, it means that literally anyone in the world can come onto the show and talk. Please head over to Instagram and leave me a voice note saying why you’d love to be a guest. You could be: A beauty enthusiast like previous guest Iman Ogundeko: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talking-about-skin-fasting-how-judgemental-beauty-industry/id1466941875?i=1000456981079 Someone living with chronic illness who has developed their own route to self-care Someone who has grown up with traditional rituals of beauty/grooming Someone who has significant scarring and is coming to terms with the effects Someone who is finding #selfisolation a positive thing when it comes to self-care Basically, you can be anyone who has something to say when it comes to how you see yourself. This podcast wouldn’t exist without you, so now is the perfect time to share it. Sending love and thanking you for every listen. Please do subscribe and review. I’ll see you back on YouTube with some solo episodes soon! If you want to take part, find @beautymepodcast on Instagram and leave me a voice note at https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ You can also find my personal account at https://www.instagram.com/charisse.kenion/ Products/apps mentioned… Anil: Haeckel’s Marine Facial Cleanser: https://haeckels.co.uk/product/haeckels-seaweed-facial-cleanser/ Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturiser: https://www.malinandgoetz.co.uk/vitamin-e-face-moisturizer Honest Lip Care: https://www.honestskincare.co.uk/shop/honest-lip-care-15ml Matt: Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser: https://www.malinandgoetz.co.uk/grapefruit-face-cleanser-8fl-oz-e236ml Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturiser: https://www.malinandgoetz.co.uk/vitamin-e-face-moisturizer Lumosity Brain Training App: https://www.lumosity.com/en/

Chloe J Flowers is a freelance writer and a 9th grade English teacher based in Dallas, Texas, who has an inspirational approach to self-care. In this conversation I love how candid Chloe is in talking about everything from affirmations, taking care of her post-pregnancy body and why black culture seems to equate longer hair with beauty to why she often chooses not to smile in photographs. Links to the products and people Chloe mentions are below and you can follow Chloe here, or check out her blog Lady Fox. As always, thank you for your support! Please do hit subscribe and I would love it if you could leave a review. If you want to see more from BeautyMe, find me over on Instagram at @beautymepodcast or @charisse.kenion. Alba Botanica Deep Pore Wash: https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/alba-acne-deep-pore-wash-60009801 Bare Minerals Powder Foundation: https://www.bareminerals.co.uk/makeup/face/foundation/original-foundation-spf-15/UKMasterSPF15Found.html Alex Elle: https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/ Stop Telling Women To Smile: http://www.tlynnfaz.com/Stop-Telling-Women-to-Smile Cheer Up Luv: https://www.instagram.com/cheerupluv/ Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Sinamon: https://www.fentybeauty.com/match-stix-shimmer-skinstick/FB30004.html

Check out the skincare I've completely used up this month, and why some of them are a MUST when it comes to re-purchasing. Links to all the products mentioned are below, and now that they’re all done, I’d love to hear your suggestions on what I should try next.  As always I really do appreciate every comment and like and would love to encourage you to hit subscribe! Until next week, you can find me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast and my personal account is @charisse.kenion  Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $29.50: https://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-perfecting-2pct-bha-liquid-exfoliant/201.html Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream, £45: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/peter-thomas-roth-water-drench-hyaluronic-cloud-cream.html Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Overnight Serum, $88: https://drdennisgross.com/ferulic-retinol-wrinkle-recovery-overnight-serum-1.html Garden of Wisdom Niacinamide Serum, £9: https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Niacinamide-Serum/12852 Medik8 Blemish SOS Rapid Action Target Gel, £19: https://www.medik8.com/blemish-sos.html Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Cream, £35.50: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/dr-jart-ceramidin-cream.html Vichy Mineral 89, £30: https://www.lookfantastic.com/vichy-mineral-89-75ml/12049147.html?adtype=pla&affil=thggpsad&gclid=Cj0KCQiApaXxBRDNARIsAGFdaB_cIaMcdcDngP3zvx9GbDxt_dm42vFRbB_EKTQlHui1H0bCks26CRkaAnNdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&product_id=12049147&shippingcountry=GB&switchcurrency=GBP&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000047040822

This week it's just me, because I really wanted to share my thoughts on the latest 'controversial' documentary to target the beauty industry; Toxic Beauty, a documentary created by Phyllis Ellis. It all started with an Instagram post by beauty journalist Jessica DeFino (formerly known as Jessica L Yarbrough), promoting an article she'd written on the doc for US Vogue. So of course I had to watch it. At first glance, I thought it was simply about the beauty industry, but actually, much of the focus is on the 15,000+ lawsuits filed by women with cancer that have been taken out against Johnson & Johnson, the leading manufacturer of talc. On a side note about toxic products, I'm also keen to find out if any of you use DevaCurl. After seeing YouTuber, and former DevaCurl ambassador Ayesha Malik slate the products, I'd love to know your thoughts or if you've experienced any issues yourself.  Feel free to send me a voice note in my Instagram DMs, or email me [email protected]. See you next week! Thanks so much for your support and kind words on social media. Do please subscribe, rate and review as all feedback is welcome. In the meantime, you can follow me @charisse.kenion on Instagram or follow the podcast @beautymepodcast. You can also see my YouTube review of Toxic Beauty here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbtJ3Im1Pww&t=43s Links Jessica L Yarbrough article for Vogue on Toxic Beauty: https://www.vogue.com/article/toxic-beauty-documentary Jessica L Yarbrough on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalyarbrough_/ Toxic Beauty on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toxic-Beauty-Deane-Berg/dp/B0846G4Y7P/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=toxic+beauty&qid=1581861285&sr=8-1 Link to Beauty Me Podcast with Dija Ayodele on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/london-aesthetician-dija-ayodele-talks-growing-up-in/id1466941875?i=1000465310193 The Game Changers’ James Wilks on Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0zgNY_kqlI&t=11782s The Eco Well on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theecowell/ Skin Deep: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep Ayesha Malik’s Why I Stopped Using Deva Curl YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuo8UCcyDhg

It’s part 2 of my chat with London-based Dija. She’s so well-known in the British beauty community, but what I love about her is that she never rests on her laurels; instead she’s all about constantly expanding and refining her skincare knowledge. Not only has Dija recently opened a new boutique skincare space, Westroom Aesthetics in Maida Vale, she’s also the founder of the Black Skin Directory, an online resource for men and women looking for a skincare professional or dermatologist experienced in caring for darker skin. Over on YouTube you can see the full conversation - and Dija's moves - now. Link below. Thanks so much for listening! Please do rate, review and of course hit subscribe. In the meantime, join the Beauty Me fam over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ or Twitter at https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast Links Westroom Aesthetics: https://www.westroomaesthetics.com Black Skin Directory: https://www.blackskindirectory.com Beauty Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgeNAKx82kk&t=1469s My interview with Dija for All The Pretty Birds on Beauty Myths Products mentioned Skin Better Science Refresh Oxygen Infusion Face Wash: https://skinbetter.com/products/refresh-oxygen-infusion-wash/ Skinceuticals Retexturing Activator: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/retexturing-activator Skin Better Science Rejuvenate Even Tone Correcting Serum: https://skinbetter.com/products/rejuvenate-even-tone-correcting-serum/ Glossier Invisible Shield Daily Sunscreen SPF30: https://www.glossier.com/products/invisible-shield?search=invis Ecooking Sunscreen SPF30: https://ecooking.com/product/sunscreen-spf-30-50ml/ MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Dark Deep: https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13849/30734/products/makeup/face/powder/mineralize-skinfinish-natural#!/shade/Dark_Deep Nars Cosmetics Blush: https://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/blush Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil: https://www.rimmellondon.com/en-gb/eyes/eyebrow/professional-eyebrow-pencil House of Glam Dolls GlamBase Wheel 1: https://www.houseofglamdolls.com/online-store/GlamBase-wheel-1-Highlight-correct-conceal-contour-glow-p116551287

Aesthetician Dija Ayodele is so well-known in the British beauty community and she’s all about constantly expanding and refining her skincare knowledge. Not only has Dija recently opened a new boutique skincare space, Westroom Aesthetics in Maida Vale, London, she’s also the founder of the Black Skin Directory, an online resource for men and women looking for a skincare professional or dermatologist experienced in caring for darker skin. This is the first of two episodes with Dija; we talk about growing up with a strict family ethos that was more about grooming and respectability, and how this didn't change when her family made the move from Sierra Leone to London.  Next week you can catch the full YouTube video of both episodes too. I’m also keen to do a part 2 with Dija so if you’ve got any skin health questions, let me know!  Thanks so much for listening, and as always, I would love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to Beauty Me; it really does make a difference. In the meantime, join the Beauty Me fam over on Instagram or Twitter. Image of Dija by me for All The Pretty Birds Links Westroom Aesthetics: https://www.westroomaesthetics.com Black Skin Directory: https://www.blackskindirectory.com Beauty Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgeNAKx82kk&t=1469s

New Yorker Anisa Benitez is Brand Manager for YouTube Music and has created a name for herself working in marketing at iconic brands such as Google and Time Inc. More recently, she decided to launch https://www.morebyher.com/home/, a platform dedicated to the advancement of female creativity, all about replacing the 'starving artist' concept with the #thrivingartist. Anisa is super passionate about creating a platform for women so that they don't need to question whether they can live and work as artists, and More by Her provides tons of examples of women living their best creative lives. Unfortunately we hit some major wifi bumps throughout this conversation, which really upset me because we touched on some very personal experiences. However, out of that hour-long convo I still have 30 minutes to share with you! We start off with Anisa explaining why, with so much on her plate, she decided to launch More by Her, and we also discuss the deeper reasons behind her going for the big chop. Thanks for listening! Join the BeautyMe gang over on Instagram and Twitter by searching for @beautymepodcast and tag me when you're listening! You'll also find me on Spotify. Rate, subscribe and review and keep coming with the feedback. Follow Anisa @anisabenitez and @more_by_her and follow my personal account https://www.instagram.com/charisse.kenion/. I've started a YouTube channel too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk2it6QU8Ls&t=26s 

It’s the first episode of 2020 and it’s GOOD! This chat with makeup artist Nush was super enlightening - not only is she an amazingly creative MUA, she’s also a major fan of mindfulness as a way of combatting down days. Nush shares some of her favourite ways to chill and find inspiration, and we talk about how she was doing Euphoria makeup way before it became a hashtag! Products mentioned below: Cerave Cleanser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cerave-Moisturizing-Cleansing-Lotion-236ml/dp/B07C5R51Q9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?adgrpid=56938646767&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9r6D9vju5gIVCbrtCh30qgVlEAAYAiAAEgKii_D_BwE&hvadid=259098973122&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9045544&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8420170048494369187&hvtargid=kwd-299218637686&hydadcr=13502_1718902&keywords=cerave+cleanser&qid=1578312695&sr=8-2 The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence SPF50: https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/face/moisturisers-with-spf/skin-defence-multi-protection-essence-spf50/p/p001071 Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50: https://skinsider.co.uk/product/cosrx-aloe-soothing-sun-cream-spf-50-pa-50ml/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqu2Ssfnu5gIVhrTtCh399AiyEAAYASAAEgLsBfD_BwE The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+now&qid=1578312886&sprefix=the+power&sr=8-1 Join the BeautyMe community over on Instagram @beautymepodcast and tag me when you’re listening! You can also listen on Spotify or WATCH us talk over on YouTube - so you’ll get to see how epic Nush’s eyebrows are. Just search for Beauty Me with Charisse Kenion or click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npuM-vfdGrQ&t=48s Thanks so much for every comment, listen and subscribe and keep coming with the reviews! Follow Nush at @nush.mu and check out my personal insta https://www.instagram.com/nogracekelly/

Hi! I'm back with another #BeautyBuzz - a minisode of the Beauty Me Podcast that’s totally product-focused. This week my guest Shenique of http://instagram.com/hardasnails.studio shares her top 5 hair and beauty products, listed below. I also share my absolute FAVE skincare product right now, the Cerave SA Smoothing Cleanser: https://www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-smoothing-cleanser-236ml/12207663.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000047040822&adtype=pla&product_id=12207663&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw7jS15XW5gIVhrHtCh0YdwEOEAQYAiABEgIknfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Shenique’s products: Color Wow Dream Coat https://www.marksandspencer.com/dream-coat-supernatural-sealant-200ml/p/p60144581 Muk Spa Argan Oil Treatment https://www.mukhairuk.com/the-range/muk-spa-argan/ Jo Malone Tuberose Angelica Body Cream https://www.lookfantastic.com/jo-malone-london-tuberose-angelica-body-creme-175ml/12079199.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000047040822&adtype=pla&product_id=12079199&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoZSnl5fW5gIViZntCh25gAfoEAQYASABEgLIhfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Fenty Gloss Bomb https://www.boots.com/fenty-beauty-gloss-bomb-universal-lip-luminizer-10263147 Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream https://www.johnlewis.com/egyptian-magic-all-purpose-skin-cream-118ml/p4805066?s_ppc=1dxDSA-BEAUTY-PP39700045867393082&tmad=c&tmcampid=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzszotZfW5gIVSrTtCh21xQ-dEAAYASAAEgL3xfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ and head to YouTube if you'd rather see this episode with visuals too - including some dubious facial expressions from me...  Thanks so much for listening and/or watching in 2019 -  things will only get better in 2020! See you then 😘

First up, I *have* to apologise for my flu-affected intro and outro on this episode! In between the sniffs you'll find an episode that's all about nails; in fact, former estate-agent-turned-nail-tech Shenique Dawkins pops over to do my nails while we chat. Find out how she made the change from real estate to nails and why she's never been a trend-follower. If you want to know more, you can find Shenique at instagram.com/hardasnails.studio to see more of her work. Still getting to grips with the YouTube episodes but this one plus a mini episode with Shenique (#BeautyBuzz) will be up next week! I'd love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your chosen platform, and feel free to tag me while you're listening @beautymepodcast over on instagram.com. Thanks so much for the support - it really means a lot! I'm looking forward to bringing you some amazing guests in 2020.

This week I'm talking with Postscript magazine Features Director Elvira Vedelago, about the issues she encounters as a model, and the labels that have surrounded her hair as a woman who of Nigerian and Italian heritage.   You can find Elvira at @elvira.vedelago and be sure to check out https://www.postscript.london. Find Beauty Me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast. You can also follow my personal account @charisse.kenion to see what I'm loving right now. I'd love it if you could subscribe, rate and review , and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about, or who I should talk to, next! Also, did you know I'm also  on YouTube? Check out the mini episodes of #BeautyBuzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npuM-vfdGrQ&t=7s And if you want to be the next Beauty Enthusiast, email me at [email protected].

This week I'm sharing the second part of #BeautyBuzz - a new, shorter, sweeter type of episode where I  talk to beauty enthusiasts, rather than beauty pros. This episode I'm back with Iman Ogundeko, @imanogundeko and we're talking through each of our top five skincare, hair and/or makeup products that we're loving right now, including my new fave Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream!   This episode also marks my very first YouTube video! I've wanted to add a little video content for a while now, so I hope you enjoy seeing us chat. I'd love for you to send in suggestions re what to talk about next, and definitely feel free to let me know if you want to be on the next mini episode of Beauty Buzz! Follow me on Instagram @beautymepodcast and check out my personal account @charisse.kenion. Find me on YouTube by searching for Beauty Me with Charisse Kenion or click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKuq1As9ifCJOxvPOv6w3wQ?view_as=subscriber Links to products mentioned: Iman Dermatica https://www.dermatica.co.uk/ Eyeko https://www.eyeko.co.uk Good Molecules https://getgoodmolecules.com Leonor Greyl https://www.leonorgreyl.com ByBi https://bybi.com Charisse Chanel https://www.chanel.com Milk Makeup https://www.milkmakeup.com Dr Jart https://us.drjart.com The Inkey List https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/search?q=inkey

This week I'm doing things a little differently. I wanted to add some extra beauty content, but with women who aren't necessarily from the beauty industry. It might end up being called #BeautyBuzz, but for now, it's just about having a good old chat about products and the industry at large. So this week I'm talking to beauty enthusiast Iman Ogundeko, @imanogundeko on Instagram, about three issues that are gaining a lot of buzz right now in the beauty industry. You can find Iman on Instagram and do please follow Beauty Me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast. You can also follow me, Charisse, at  @charisse.kenion to see what I'm loving right now. Links to articles mentioned: Man Repeller What is Skin Fasting Jessica L Yarborough Skin Fasting Mira Clinic Skin Fasting By the way, we're adding video content from the podcast very soon - so you'll be able to see my chat with Iman! In the meantime, it would be amazing if you could subscribe, rate and review the show, and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about next, or who I should talk to! Also, if you want to be be my next Beauty Enthusiast guest, email me at [email protected].

This week I'm talking to Rachael Gibson, a hair journo that I've known for many years. Rachael is a hair expert, working for some of the top brands and titles in the industry, but more recently, she launched The Hair Historian. If you love hair, and/or history, click to listen now. Find out more about The Hair Historian over on Instagram @thehairhistorian. You’ll also find me there @beautymepodcast. Products mentioned: Dizziak Hydration Wash Shampoo and Deep Conditioner: https://antidotestreet.com/products/dizziak-hydration-wash?_pos=1&_sid=3afcc1a3d&_ss=r Philip Kingsley's Elasticizer: https://www.philipkingsley.co.uk/best-sellers/elasticizer.html#q=&idx=production_default_products&p=0&fR%5Bcategories.level1%5D%5B0%5D=Best-Sellers%20%2F%2F%2F%20Elasticizer&nR%5Bvisibility_catalog%5D%5B%3D%5D%5B0%5D=1 I'd love it if you could subscribe, rate and review the podcast, and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about, or who I should talk to, next!

This week I'm talking to Adrienne Lauren, creator of popular blog thesundaygirl.com We discuss our love of wearing makeup from a very young age, learn of a mutual adoration for Jennifer Lopez, and discuss why, with over 27,000 Instagram followers, Adrienne doesn’t share any images of her face on social. Find out more about Adrienne over on Instagram @thesundaygirluk. You’ll also find me there @beautymepodcast and you can follow my personal Insta @nogracekelly to see what I'm loving right now. I'd love it if you could subscribe, rate and review the show, and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about, or who I should talk to, next!

This week it's a short and sweet one as I explain why I started the podcast and what I really want to talk about in the future. I'd also love to know what you want me to talk about, and who with, so get in touch by sending  a DM to @beautymepodcast over on Instagram or Twitter. Next time I'll be back with an interview with a super blogger and nail salon owner... As always, I'd love it if you could subscribe or leave a review. See you soon!

This week we're talking to the original skin-fluencer, Diarrha N'Diaye. Formerly at L'Oreal and Glossier working in social strategy - and blessed with the most beautiful skin - Diarrha recently decided to start her own business. Listen in to find out what's behind her new venture Ami-Cole, and the products she chooses in our quick fire 'this or that' question section! Find out more about Diarrha over on Instagram @diarrhaxo. You’ll also find us there @beautymepodcast and you can follow our founder @nogracekelly to see what she’s loving right now. We’d love it if you could subscribe, rate and review us, and also, let us know what you’d like Charisse to talk about, or who she should talk to, next!

LA style blogger Taye Hansberry talks going HAM with her skincare regime and explains why she doesn't wear SPF! Find out more about Taye over on her website and follow her over on Instagram @tayehansberry. Products mentioned:  Versed Gel Cleanser: https://versedskin.com/products/wash-it-out-gel-cleanser Senté Exfoliating Cleanser; https://shop.sentelabs.com/collections/skincare/products/sente-exfoliating-cleanser?dtc Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/indie-lee-coq-10-toner.html Skinceuticals CE Ferulic: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/c-e-ferulic Skinceuticuals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/glycolic-10 Kora Organics Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum: https://koraorganics.com/products/noni-bright-vitamin-c-serum?_pos=1&_sid=c6a59fb03&_ss=r Derm Institute Youth Alchemy Oil: https://www.diskincare.com/products/youth-alchemy-oil La Mer Moisturiser: https://www.cremedelamer.co.uk/product/5834/12343/moisturisers/creme-de-la-mer/moisturiser-for-dry-skin Skin Inc Oxy-Recharge Bubble Mask: https://www.feelunique.com/p/Skin-Inc-Oxy-Recharge-Bubble-Mask-30ml Summer Fridays Overtime Mask: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-overtime-mask.html  Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel: https://biossance.com/products/squalane-peptide-eye-gel If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening!

Texas-born New York resident Lauren Napier, went from making up faces to encouraging us to turn taking it all off into a thing of beauty, via her luxurious Cleansing Wipes. Here we talk about what selfcare really means, why she's happy to share her political views on her brand's Instagram page, her fave makeup products, oh and her fave New York eateries! Visit her website and be sure to check her out over on Instagram. If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening!

If you're obsessed with the Holy Grail that is Perfect Skin, then you need this podcast in your life! Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, AKA @skndoctor over on good old Instagram, seriously knows her shit when it comes to glowing skin. From fillers and Botox to chemical peels and more, Ewoma's got your back. If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening! Artwork image by me.