BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion Charisse Kenion

This Week in Beauty episode is dedicated to the uproar around beauty brand Youthforia and its less than inclusive Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation.
In this episode I share a little backstory on former guest and founder of Youthforia, Fiona Co Chan; discuss the criticism of the lack of inclusive shades which saw them literally putting black pigment in a bottle and calling it a foundation; and I chat with Cosmetic Scientist and founder of cult brand MDMflow, Florence Adepoju.
I’d love to know what you think - are you a fan of the brand?
Does this disappoint you?
Or are they already cancelled in your book?
Let me know over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show!
Thanks for being here and I’ll see you next time.
Links/sources
Follow Flow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowsphenom
Golloria’s Youthforia video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6W-WDdufnd/?igsh=MXFob3FlajhuaXh6aw==
Beauty Independent article: https://www.beautyindependent.com/youthforia-secures-seed-funding-true-beauty-ventures-willow-growth-partners/
https://www.glamour.com/story/fiona-co-chan-youthforia-doing-the-work
Javon Ford video:  https://www.tiktok.com/@javonford16/video/7363463089880075562?_t=8m13Yk4WTD6&_r=1
Fiona Co Chan on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49aiIOKITKOjJ9f62CU5dE?si=221fd2afc43d4038
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This week it’s an unadulterated look back at 8 of my favourite Met Gala hair and beauty moments.

From 'Lil Kim wearing head to toe pink Versace complete with pink wig in 1999, right up until Doja Cat meowed her way down the red carpet as Karl Lagerfeld's pet cat Choupette last year, I'm sharing some stunning hair and beauty looks.

Be sure to let me know if any of these are your faves, or let me know who's your favourite over in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram or say hi over on Threads @charisse_kenion.

If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating and review and be sure to subscribe or follow the show so you never miss another episode!

Sources/links

https://www.nytimes.com/article/met-gala-theme-hosts-watch.html

https://www.vogue.com/article/met-gala-lil-kim-1999-versace-iconic-outfit

https://www.vogue.com/article/dionne-alexander-hairstylist-lil-kim-mary-j-blige-iconic-90s-wigs

Lady Gaga arriving at the 2019 Met Gala: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WuC-kUe6c0&t=818s

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Today’s episode is all about the recent release of Back to Black, the much-talked about Amy Winehouse biopic directed by Sam Taylor Johnson. In this episode I’ll talk about Amy’s style evolution, Sam’s own history, the strong feelings against the movie even being made and I’ll end by sharing my conversation with hair and makeup designer Peta Dunstall as well as my own thoughts on watching the film.
Image courtesy of Organic Publicity
Let me know if you’ve seen Back to Black here in the UK? Are you planning to go see it when it’s released in the US? Let me know in the DMs over @beautymepodcast or get in touch on threads @charisse_kenion.
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Links
Amy tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeH7gAoo/
Peta Dunstall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peta_hairstylist
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This episode is all about my favourite makeup items that I use when I just can’t be bothered. They’re the perfect multi-use products for those days when your hormones have you wondering if you want to stay married, or the kids have got you hiding in the bathroom for five minutes to compose yourself.

These 6 products all have multi-tasking qualities to make makeup easy and quick to apply so you can get on with the rest of your day.

If you use any of these, let me know in the DMs @beautymepodcast on Instagram and if you hear me talking about a specific product that you’ve also tried, but think you’ve found something better, I want to know!

If you enjoy this episode please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen. I do read the reviews so feel free to leave constructive feedback.

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Links

Ep. 243: Jackie Risotto breaks down Feud: Capote vs The Swans makeup: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GAaL5NAxV3vbY5Zpd7cPm?si=9fea268ae6cd429b

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencils: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669407

MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669434

MAC Cosmetics Blot Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669413

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669421

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in Pillow Talk: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669464

NYX Professional Makeup Lift and Snatch Brow Tint Pen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-4669427









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Artwork by Charisse Kenion




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This episode is a conversation around the new Rihanna cover for the spring issue of Interview magazine.
It’s a cover that’s upset a lot of her fans for two reasons; one, apparently she's just not looking pretty enough and two, she's wearing what looks like a piece of headwear we would normally associate with a nun.
It's a real deep dive of an episode, starting with Rihanna’s history as a risk-taker when it comes to fashion, before going on to briefly discuss Interview magazine’s own history as a magazine that doesn’t do safe/squeaky clean content, then I’ll break down the cover, including the team, the image that inspired the cover look, the ensuing backlash and I’ll also look at the woman who first really rattled religious groups back in the 1980s: Madonna.
As always, my DMs are open if you want to talk about anything beauty related or if you want to tell me I went too far in my comments on religion – you can find me over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or you can find me on Threads @charisse_kenion or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com.
As promised there is also a blog post featuring all of the imagery and art that I discuss - you can find that here: https://www.charissekenion.co/ and of course I've also made a video, which you can find on my Instagram or TikTok.
If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen and make sure you're following the show so you never miss an episode!
Thanks so much for being here – see you next time.
Links/sources:
Rihanna is ready to confess: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/rihanna-is ready-to-confess
https://system-magazine.com/issues/issue-22/in-the-words-of-mel-ottenberg
https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/celebrity-style/articles/a29843/a-guide-rihannas-anti-tour-wardrobe/
https://cfda.com/cfda-fashion-awards/2014/honoree/rihanna
https://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/instant-gratification
https://hypebae.com/2023/11/skims-christmas-campaign-kim-kardashian-nadia-lee-cohen
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/cindy-sherman-new-portraits-hauser-wirth-2423424
https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/rihanna-september-cover-british-vogue-2018
Ep. 246: April Covers: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KNUJ4Weklm5ctxfzoOylK?si=b010e6aa6cd0411f
Charisse on Fat Mascara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zxfqLLSojxWZ4B62ZJnG3?si=wS173WsGQ0ex8c2rAgBVYQ
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This week I’m taking pleasure in some of my favourite magazine cover stories – from Vogue Korea's '90s colour to Rihanna for Vogue China's Gen Z title Vogue+ and Björk for Vogue Scandinavia.

I also discuss the importance of Björk to the worlds of fashion and music and of course, my old favourite topic - retouching - comes into it.

I've created several videos to go with this episode so you can see what I’m talking about and you'll find them on my Instagram @beautymepodcast as well as my TikTok @charissekenion.

I'd also love to know your favourite covers for this month so get in touch over in the DMs and let me know!

If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen. Thanks so much for being here – see you next time!

Links

Top 5 April covers video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGemSRMkg/

Ep. 234: Margiela Artisanal Collection: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pagDogfSGkMKa2bCAj1CB?si=c4548d73726b4ac2

Charisse on Fat Mascara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zxfqLLSojxWZ4B62ZJnG3?si=casVp7o_Tlid82-aDjhPTA

BeautyMe on X: https://x.com/beautymepodcast

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