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U.K.-based beauty writer and photographer Charisse Kenion presents a series of podcasts that are all about beauty - how it's become intertwined with wellness, how we're measured by it, what we choose to spend on it, our first memories of it and more. Most importantly, this is beauty, beyond the BS. Go to @beautymepodcast on Instagram if you want to talk about it and check out my TikTok @charissekenion for video content. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.

BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion Charisse Kenion

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    • 4.6 • 30 Ratings

U.K.-based beauty writer and photographer Charisse Kenion presents a series of podcasts that are all about beauty - how it's become intertwined with wellness, how we're measured by it, what we choose to spend on it, our first memories of it and more. Most importantly, this is beauty, beyond the BS. Go to @beautymepodcast on Instagram if you want to talk about it and check out my TikTok @charissekenion for video content. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.

    Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print

    Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print

    This episode looks through four of my favourite magazine covers for the month of May – full disclosure, two of them feature Willow Smith!

    I provide information on the teams behind the cover looks and also go into detail when it comes to the hair and makeup styles and trends within each editorial.

    Don’t forget there will be video content to support this episode so you can see what I’m talking about. You’ll find it over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion – you can also find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and I’m also on YouTube!

    Remember, my DMs are always open if you want to talk about anything beauty related. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere else you like to listen so others can find the show. Thanks so much for being here – see you next time!

    Ep. 252: Met Gala Beauty: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TPbLmJY4jUjpKkTpxH1RD?si=4c9d0978d35b44bd

    Video version of Ep. 252: Met Gala Beauty on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_nA-9F0AxUk?si=BN3sfqFVAy-oR5XR

    Link to Flaunt X Anastasia Beverly Hills video featuring Willow Smith: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6rbnnLvnmN/?igsh=eXYzdXhpNjF1d3di

    BeautyMe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT⁠

    BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/

    BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

    BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

    BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion

    BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 













































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    Ep. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a show

    Ep. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a show

    Andrea Lewis is an actor, filmmaker and content creator. In her mid teens she became well-known for her role as Hazel in Degrassi: The Next Generation and more recently she has also gone behind the camera, creating The Black Beauty Effect, a ground-breaking 3-part documentary series on Netflix.
    The show analyses and celebrates how black culture inspires and influences the beauty space world-wide and is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand how far the beauty industry has come.
    In this episode Andrea breaks down her acting career – from just 2 years old! – to how she came to the decision that The Black Beauty Effect had to be documented and how she learned to navigate the entertainment industry as an actress and a consumer.
    If you enjoyed listening to this episode do please take a second to leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere you like to listen. Wherever you’re listening, be sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss another episode and keep an eye out for a video clip of one of the key moments from our chat; you’ll find that over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion.
    Follow Andrea on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrealewis/⁠
    Follow The Black Beauty Effect on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/blackbeautyeffect/⁠
    Watch The Black Beauty Effect trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOs7HhfHqUU&t=3s
    Watch The Black Beauty Effect: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81705398
    BeautyMe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT⁠
    BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/
    BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/
    BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com
    BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion
    BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

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    Ep. 253: Behind the scenes of Rose Glass movie Love Lies Bleeding with the costume, hair and makeup heads and why it’s the next cult classic

    Ep. 253: Behind the scenes of Rose Glass movie Love Lies Bleeding with the costume, hair and makeup heads and why it’s the next cult classic

    This episode is dedicated to the movie Love Lies Bleeding - the second film from British director Rose Glass and I definitely think it's a future cult classic.

    The second I saw the trailer for this film, set in 1980s New Mexico, I knew I had to reach out to the heads of wardrobe, hair and makeup – that’s Olga Mill, Megan Daum and Frieda Valenzuela, respectively.

    In this episode each department head shares their prep and the challenges they faced when creating the characters, particularly gym manager Lou, played by Kristen Stewart and bodybuilder Jackie, played by Katy O'Brian.

    Love Lies Bleeding came out in the UK last week and has been out in the US since April. Let me know if you've seen it!

    If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you like to listen and be sure to share it with your fellow beauty or movie lovers.

    Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com.

    Thanks for being here and I’ll see you next time.

    Links/sources

    Rose Glass talks about movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg_kces3I9

    BeautyMe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT

    BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/

    BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

    BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

    BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion

    BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 















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    • 53 min
    Ep. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positives

    Ep. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positives

    Welcome to my Met Gala best of beauty moments!

    Although there was a definite sense of underwhelm when it came to the fashion for many of us, there was plenty to celebrate when it came to the hair and beauty of the Met - so much so that I've also made a video version of this episode!

    If you fancy seeing all the celeb looks and trends I'm talking about, the video version is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT

    I've also made several videos on specific Met Gala looks so check them out over on my TikTok @charissekenion or my Instagram @beautymepodcast. And don’t forget, I would love to know who your favourite or favourites are so feel free to slide into the DMs!

    If you enjoyed listening to this episode do please take a second to leave a rating on Spotify or a review anywhere you like to listen.

    And if you’re one of the people watching the episode, be sure to hit subscribe and the like button before you go!

    0:00 Intro
    3:30 The theme of the Met Gala: The Garden of Time
    6:13 The theme of the exhibition; Sleeping Beauties; Reawakening Fashion
    8:10 Micro trend: Dark Lips
    11:23 Micro trend: Metallic Blush/highlight
    13:31 Micro trend: Overlining
    15:42 Fave look 1: Quannah Chasinghorse
    21:34 Fave look 2: Doja Cat
    26:13 Fave look 3: Taylor Russell

    BeautyMe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT

    BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/

    BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

    BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

    BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion

    BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 




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    • 35 min
    Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju

    Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju

    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
    BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/
    BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/
    BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com
    BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion
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    • 35 min
    Ep. 250: 8 best hair and makeup moments of the Met Gala from 1999 to 2023

    Ep. 250: 8 best hair and makeup moments of the Met Gala from 1999 to 2023

    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

    BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/

    BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/

    BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com

    BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion

    BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 






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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
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30 Ratings

Hmm m ,

Keep doing you!!!

I found one of your videos on tik tok and fell in love. I love this podcast and thank you so much for doing what you do!!!

moca29 ,

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I just found this Pod through listening to another podcast, and it’s very relative and informative. As Gen X Millennial it gives me true perspective on how beauty transcends through each generation.

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My new BF?

Love how Charisse gets her guests too open up and I really appreciate her take on the beauty landscape!

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