Charisse Kenion is a beauty journalist who's never stopped being obsessed with beauty.
Each week Charisse looks at beauty standards, interviews your faves, loo...
Ep. 286: My life in makeup, with Sara Wren, the queen of the flushed cheek and Director of Artistry at Milk Makeup
My FINAL guest of 2024 is here!
I've wanted to have makeup artist Sara Wren on the show for so long, and I'm so glad that the Director of Artistry for Milk Makeup is our final guest interview.
In this episode the Philadelphia-based makeup artist takes us behind the scenes of her life in makeup. From being inspired by Gwen Stefani and her first makeup counter job working for Christian Dior to how she became Director of Artistry for one of the most no-nonsense, multi-tasking beauty brands to come out of the 2010s: Milk Makeup.
As well as being hilarious and enlightening, this episode is a great opportunity to learn more about beauty retail, because when Sara first started working at Milk Makeup, she actually worked in account management, spending much of her life on the road and in hotels.
If you love this episode as much as we did, feel free to reach out in the DMs over on Instagram or find me on Threads - @charisse_kenion for both. And if you really loved this episode, give the show a rating or review - that would be the perfect Christmas gift to me.
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Links
Find Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrentar
Find Sara on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrentar
Purito Centella Unscented Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422441
Purito Centella Unscented Recovery Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422443
Mutha Rebirth Amniotic Toner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422448
Obagi Clinical Vitamin C + Arbutin Brightening Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422452
The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422455
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422458
Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422459
Youth to the People Superfood Hydrate + Firm Peptide Eye Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11422465
Shop Milk Makeup: https://milkmakeup.com/
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Ep. 285: Talking redefining beauty, misinformation, living in reality versus delusion and why French girl chic is a myth with skincare expert and founder of Dieux, Charlotte Palermino
Today's guest is Charlotte Palermino, a woman who speaks her mind about the beauty industry and beyond, while also having an amazing skincare brand, Dieux.
Charlotte is one of my favourite accounts to follow when I want products that work but don’t necessarily want to buy a load of different things.
In this episode she shares so much - from growing up surrounded by French women, to how people judge you based on your weight, to her post-election feelings and what’s next for Dieux.
TW: Early on in the show the conversation covers eating disorders. So if that’s something that’s triggering for you, please forward a good 10-15 minutes.
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Find Charlotte on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteparler
Shop Dieux: https://www.dieuxskin.com/
Shop my favourite Dieux products: https://shopmy.us/collections/1099249
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Ep. 284: Is your skincare ruining your sex life? Do we really need Vitamin C for glowing skin? Esthetician and skincare expert Alicia Lartey answers all these questions and more
Today’s guest is Alicia Lartey, a London-based esthetician, skincare expert and cosmetic chemist student who also works in new product development.
As such we talk a lot about skincare and Alicia’s approach
is really refreshing, especially when it comes to brands who have always put diversity at the forefront of their offerings - not just because it's a trend.
However we don’t just talk about the products we put onto our skin; Alicia is also candid about her journey towards feeling comfortable in her own skin, especially when it comes to her health.
She also shares on her hilarious early experiments with makeup involving her mum’s Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation!
I would love to know if you enjoyed this episode so let me know in the DMs over on Instagram @charisse_kenion, or find me on Threads at @charisse_kenion.
You can also share your thoughts by commenting on my Spotify page now so we can have a little chat - just be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss another episode.
Follow Alicia on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicia.lartey
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Ep. 283: Braid queen Aminata Kamara takes us behind the scenes of the fashion industry, from backstage tears and disordered eating to the importance of collaboration and betting on yourself
This episode is an absolute MUST for anyone considering working in the fashion industry as a hair or beauty pro.
London-based Aminata Kamara is a hairdresser who’s spent most of her life working in hair and has become known for her beautiful braided styles at shows such as Kenzo and Louis Vuitton.
In July 2023 Aminata's stunning designs for the Dior haute couture show went viral and she learned just how useful social media could be in making connections.
This conversation is an inside guide to working in the fashion industry and Aminata shares on every aspect; from assisting rather than leading, the importance of being organised and saying yes to every opportunity you can.
Along the way we also discuss the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and Aminata shares how doing someone's hair, is never simply about creating a style; it's often a precious moment of care in an industry that can be pretty ruthless.
If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to leave the show a rating or review wherever you're listening and be sure to follow the show so you never miss another episode.
Find Aminata on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aminatacreative
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Ep. 282: The Week in Beauty; A new Sephora store in the UK, transforming Cristin Milioti into Sofia Falcone in HBO’s The Penguin, plus Meet the Founder with Denise Vasi of Maed Beauty
It's a Week in Beauty and what a week it’s been – there’s a new Sephora in my hometown of Birmingham here in the UK and we’ve seen the finale of hit HBO show The Penguin which has given us a brand new super villain in the form of Sofia Falcone, also known as Sofia Gigante.
I had to talk about this show because the actress playing Sofia, Cristin Milioti, goes through a stunning transformation thanks to the hair, makeup and wardrobe teams.
Also I’ve got a new meet the founder interview with model and actress Denise Vasi, founder of Maed Beauty, which
is all about skincare for your lips.
Be sure to let me know if you’ve watched The Penguin and what you thought of this episode over on Threads @charisse_kenion or @charisse_kenion on Instagram.
And don't forget to follow the show on Spotify, Apple or wherever else you like to listen – this way you’ll never miss another episode and we get to build a real community together!
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Sofia Falcone outfits: https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/the-penguin-sofia-falcone-outfits/
Link to Sofia Falcone/Gigante outfits on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whatthefrockk/comments/1gpmym0/sofia_falcone_the_penguin/?rdt=32958
Link to Vulture article on Sofia’s transformation into a
villain: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-penguin-sofia-falcone-gigante-style-backstory-explained.html
Link to episode 243, Feud; Capote vs the Swans: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GAaL5NAxV3vbY5Zpd7cPm?si=3199e6c326cf4196
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Charisse Kenion is a beauty journalist who's never stopped being obsessed with beauty.
Each week Charisse looks at beauty standards, interviews your faves, looks at the things that make us different and of course, shares her opinion on the latest makeup, skincare and hair products.
She breaks down trends and history and you can think of her as your personal shopper when it comes to all things beauty.
Find Charisse on Instagram or Threads @charisse_kenion and check out her TikTok @charissekenion for video content. Please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
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