BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion

Charisse Kenion

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. read less
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Ep. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and more
5d ago
Ep. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and more
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. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a rating on Spotify or write a review anywhere else you like to get your podcasts. 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 her career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_E_-Ry7Tjs 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 Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves
07-06-2024
Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves
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! As always my DMs are open over @beautymepodcast on Instagram, and you can also find me on Threads @charisse_kenion. Also, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel because I've been uploading there too! If you enjoyed this episode it would be amazing if you could take a minute to leave a rating or review for the show anywhere you like to listen, and be sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss another episode. Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaagreaves 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
Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print
24-05-2024
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
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
18-05-2024
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
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
10-05-2024
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
Ep. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positives
09-05-2024
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
Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju
04-05-2024
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 BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
Ep. 248: 6 multi-tasking makeup products for when you can’t be bothered - from Milk, to MAC, Make Up For Ever + more
19-04-2024
Ep. 248: 6 multi-tasking makeup products for when you can’t be bothered - from Milk, to MAC, Make Up For Ever + more
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. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. 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 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  Artwork by Charisse Kenion
Ep. 247: Rihanna gets ugly for Interview magazine cover with religious symbolism but Madonna did it first!
12-04-2024
Ep. 247: Rihanna gets ugly for Interview magazine cover with religious symbolism but Madonna did it first!
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 BeautyMe on X: https://x.com/beautymepodcast 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
Ep. 246: The April issues – beauty all around on the latest magazine covers, including THAT Björk cover of Vogue Scandinavia
05-04-2024
Ep. 246: The April issues – beauty all around on the latest magazine covers, including THAT Björk cover of Vogue Scandinavia
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 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
Ep. 245: Punk! Irreverence! Mundanity! Let’s discuss Chioma Nnadi’s first British Vogue cover featuring FKA Twigs
22-03-2024
Ep. 245: Punk! Irreverence! Mundanity! Let’s discuss Chioma Nnadi’s first British Vogue cover featuring FKA Twigs
This episode is fully focused on the very first cover from the new Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi. It’s the April issue and the cover star she's chosen is none other than singer, actress and style icon FKA Twigs. It’s a cover that has had fashion and music lovers worldwide talking so I wanted to to break down the cover, who’s involved and share some of the feedback I received when I asked what people thought on my Threads and Instagram accounts. As well as sharing everyone else's thoughts, I'd love to know what YOU think! So either take part in the poll below, or let me know your thoughts over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a review or rating wherever you're listening! See you next time. Links FKA Twigs interview with Chioma Nnadi for The Run Through with Vogue Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZFne5OMIqKSpkYlxCVx4F?si=21f15bbd93da47b4 FKA Twigs Breaks Down 18 Memorable Looks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df8NZzB3l-o Ep. 231: Courting controversy; how Calvin Klein uses provocation and why what’s good for Kendall Jenner and Jeremy Allen White is banned for FKA Twigs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32uFwO7vKlN3K5WO0xiJ2w?si=9953df5f435a4d1d BeautyMe on X: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
Ep. 243: Creating the characters of Truman Capote and the original influencers for FX Network show Feud: Capote vs The Swans with makeup department head Jackie Risotto
08-03-2024
Ep. 243: Creating the characters of Truman Capote and the original influencers for FX Network show Feud: Capote vs The Swans with makeup department head Jackie Risotto
This week I’m talking about a new FX show, an 8-part series of the Feud - Capote vs the Swans. It’s a show I’ve been looking forward to seeing forever. In this episode, as well as sharing background on this stylish new show from Ryan Murphy, I’m also sharing an interview with makeup department head Jackie Risotto. Jackie recently won the award for best Period and/or Character makeup on the Bradley Cooper movie Maestro at the recent Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Awards, alongside three other makeup crew. In 2019 she won an Emmy for Outstanding Makeup for a limited series or movie (non-prosthetic) for FX show Fosse/Verdun, a miniseries on the life of actor and choreographer Bob Fosse. More recently she’s worked on Only Murders in the Building. In this interview she shares the products she cannot live without on set and more. Let me know when you’re listening by tagging me on Instagram @beautymepodcast and if you enjoyed this episode I’d love it if you could leave a review or a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you’re listening. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that you can subscribe to and read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and I’ll be sharing lots of images of the actual swans as well as the actors playing them in the new series. Also of course I’ll be sharing a video on this episode over on Instagram and my tiktok @charissekenion. That’s it for now, thanks for listening! Links Jackie Risotto on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jac_risotto Kyra Panchenko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyrapanchenko_mkup/ Dying for Sex podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zzOFMwPlA0bbPkt4R0Lku si=0cf28c8cfb1f44c3 Chloe Sevigny talks Swans/The Run Through with Vogue: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KztFlfZnEmhVCbguPHZHX?si=d6b356de006e4226 La Côte Basque story: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a40376194/truman capote-la-cote-basque/ Jackie Risotto's Pat McGrath must-haves: https://www.patmcgrath.com/collections/the-feud-truman-capote-the-swans MAC Cosmetics Blot Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3983668 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast 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