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Ep. 206: PSA: Someone else's weight is none of your business Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

Today we’re talking about weight, or rather, I’m talking about whether we should ever talk about weight when it’s nothing to do with our own body. Meaning, should we ever talk about someone else’s weight, whether it’s gone up or down, whether that’s 'good' or 'bad'.

If at any point during this episode, there’s something you want to say or share, please do find me in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me direct beautymepodcast@gmail.com.

TW: Before I share my thoughts, I do want to let you know that I will touch upon eating disorders and miscarriage so if either of those subjects feel too heavy right now, please give this episode a miss. I want to point out this is not an episode about health and I also want to point out that this episode will not even get into how race, gender or disability impacts the conversation around weight –but that’s something I definitely want to explore another time so I’d love to hear from you if you want to have a conversation.

Please let me know your thoughts; is it time we stopped talking about weight? If you’re listening on Spotify take part in the poll over there and let me know! Or you can email me direct on beautymepodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or on TikTok @charissekenion.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time!

Links

Crazy Healthy Cool video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvPdFFp58iA

Ka Msendoo video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJCcvYkk/

Jorja Smith for i-D: https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/g5yv74/jorja-smith-alicia-keys-falling-or-flying-interview-cover

‘You Just Need to Lose Weight’ and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Just-Need-Lose-Weight/dp/0807006475/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687773158&sr=8-1

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

Ep. 205: Let’s review Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Jun 23, 2023

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It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the cult like Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, also known as a Plumping Gloss that gives an instant volume effect. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. For consistency, when it comes to the ingredients part I will use incidecoder.com, a website specifically created for ingredient advice. I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me beautymepodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast with your suggestions. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you choose to listen. See you next time. Links Dior Addict Lip Maximizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1704041 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

Ep. 204: Is Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess the most iconic Summer scent ever? Looking at the history and many iterations of this classic fragrance Jun 16, 2023

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This week’s episode is a deep dive into the history of Estée Lauder’s iconic Summer scent; Bronze Goddess. First of all I’m going back to when it first launched to try and break down what makes it such a cult fragrance and I’ll end by sharing my thoughts on the very latest iteration of the fragrance, L’Eau de Lumiere. I’d love to know if you know this fragrance so be sure to head to my DMs over on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or email me direct at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. I’d also love to know what your signature Summer scent is, so please take a second and let me know via the question I’ve posted over on the Spotify page. While you’re there be sure to hit follow, and if you’re listening elsewhere on Apple or Amazon, make sure you subscribe so you never miss another episode! Finally, if you want even more when it comes to imagery check out my tiktok @charissekenion and sign up to my newsletter. You’ll find it at beautymenotes.substack.com and it’s free to subscribe. See you next time. Artwork photography by me. Links Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1639349 Now Smell This: https://nstperfume.com/2007/03/21/estee-lauder-azuree-soleil-eau-fraiche-skinscent-fragrance-review/ Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1666868 Choosing your Summer Scent with Rachael: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16kR8oxlhXSVLvGtV8JNG8?si=249e491032e94aff Alfred Morillas Fragrantica listing: https://www.fragrantica.com/noses/Alberto_Morillas.html BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcastBeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.comBeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionBeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

Ep. 203: Let’s review Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Jun 12, 2023

Show notes

It’s another 5-minute review in which I pick one product and tell you what the brand says about it, breakdown the packaging, the smell and feel, discuss some of its key ingredients and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me. This week I’m talking about Korean brand Beauty of Joseon's Ginseng Essence Water, an amazing toner that I truly fell in love with; just check out the show artwork and you'll see my bottle is practically empty. Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com where I often share imagery from each episode. See you next time! Links Beauty of Joeson Ginseng Essence Water: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1576830 https://incidecoder.com BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcastBeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.comBeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionBeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme

Ep. 202: Makeup artist and Stila founder Jeanine Lobell on building an iconic brand, working with Naomi Campbell and meditation Jun 08, 2023

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Jeanine Lobell, the founder of iconic brand Stila, is this week’s guest and it’s one of the best conversations I’ve ever been lucky enough to have. Jeanine started out as makeup artist – and still is today – and in 1994 she changed the face of beauty with her whimsical, functional brand.

In this episode I ask Jeanine to take us all the way back to the ‘90s – what did it take to build a beauty brand back then? Was it easier or more difficult compared to today? How much did Estée Lauder pay her for her brand in 1999??

Jeanine is the definition of an innovator and I feel that future beauty founders could learn so much from her. She shares so many amazing, inspiring and fun stories of the decades she has spent in the beauty industry, and also shares what she would do differently if Stila launched today.

If you love this episode I would love it if you could write a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a review over on Spotify. It makes a big difference.

While you’re at it, if you subscribe to BeautyMe wherever you listen, you’ll never miss another episode. Be sure to head to TikTok to see my video content with Jeanine @charissekenion and definitely check out this week’s newsletter where I share some really lovely insights from Jeffrey Fulvimari, the illustrator who created the legendary Stila girls. If you haven’t signed up already, you can subscribe for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Thanks for listening – I’ll see you next time.

Into the Gloss article: https://intothegloss.com/2011/10/jeanine-lobell-makeup-artist/

Makeup Museum Stila Girls: https://www.makeupmuseum.org/home/2019/12/mm-stila-girl-exhibition.html

Neen: https://weareneen.com

Ep. 201: 5-minute beauty review: Dieux Instant Angel Lipid Rich Moisturiser Jun 05, 2023

Show notes

This week I’m talking about the Dieux Instant Angel Lipid Rich Moisturiser, which was kindly gifted to me by the brand.

Links

Dieux Instant Angel: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1576807

Elementis website: https://www.elementis.com/meadowestolider

https://incidecoder.com

Ep. 200: British Vogue's June beauty, Lana Del Rey’s makeup, the new Byredo Remembrance palette and layering scents with Rachael Todd Jun 01, 2023

Show notes

This week's episode is a blend of some of my favourite things - from the June issue of British Vogue’s beauty pages courtesy of Twiggy Jalloh and Funmi Fetto to my latest palette purchase from Byredo; my beauty breakdown of Lana Del Rey’s new music video and chatting about Summer scents with my friend Rachael, a true fragrance enthusiast. Rachael shares her favourite perfumes and advises us how to switch things up for Summer.

00:00 Introduction

01:30 British Vogue's June Beauty pages

22:07 Lana Del Rey's makeup for her new Candy Necklace video

28.32 Byredo's Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette

34:29 Summer Scents with Rachael Todd

Links:

Lana Del Rey beauty breakdown: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion/video/7238984555540008218?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7235892347757823514

Rachael Todd on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RNvG71AodXGllYVko5yTW?si=mEGsvuf4RkCBA2wal6YLbg

Byredo Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594260

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594238

D.S. & Durga Pistachio Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594241

Veronique Gabai Lumière D'Iris Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594247

Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594248

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess de Lumiere Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1594258

Ep. 199: We all have thoughts on Beyoncé going into haircare - but if you don't want it you don’t have to buy it. May 26, 2023

Show notes

For this episode I wanted to explore the many layers of discussion around Beyoncé launching haircare, including the question, is she even qualified to launch a haircare line?

As part of Destiny’s Child alongside longterm members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, from 2001 onwards the band won every award you can think of, and as a solo artist Beyoncé has amassed over 30 Grammys and is tied with her husband Jay-Z as the most nominated act in Grammys history with 88 nominations each.

As well as the endless awards and nominations Beyoncé is absolutely 100 percent a modern day hair icon for black women the world over and has undoubtedly inspired millions of women to make changes with their hair. In this episode I discuss a little of Beyoncé's impact, her importance, her personal life and her reasons for going into haircare.

I’d love to know your thoughts on this one – you can either DM me on Instagram or Twitter or, if you’re listening on Spotify, please do take part in the poll I’ve shared on the episode page. Thank you so much for listening – if you want a little bit more of me, go ahead and subscribe to my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you enjoyed this episode, feel free to leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you like to listen.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music?

Links:

Tee Noir’s Beyoncé Is Not Relatable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nASxxER4ZZQ

Darian on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PW3qKqxnmxooMi06WIoUu?si=e6e15acfdb8b49df

Darian’s Reel on Beyoncé haircare: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsUNXfJLA4m/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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

Ep. 198: 5-minute beauty review: Caudalie Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF50 May 26, 2023

Show notes

This is the first in a new series of short and sweet episodes that are solely product-based. Each episode I’ll tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it, what the reviews say and break down the packaging, smell and feel. I'll also and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for me.

This week I’m looking at the Caudalie Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF50.

I’d love to know if you’ve tried this product or if there’s another product you want me to do a 5-minute review on. Email me beautymepodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and if you liked this episode do please a review or rating wherever you choose to listen.

Did you know that you can now listen to BeautyMe on Amazon Music? Wherever you listen, I would really love if you could hit that subscribe or like button. Feel free to leave a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter where I share more about me and what I’m up to; you can subscribe to beautymenotes.substack.com for free right now. See you next time!

Links

Caudalie Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1545586

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

Ep. 197: The life and looks of Disco Queen and Beauty Icon Donna Summer May 18, 2023

Show notes

This episode is dedicated to the impact of Donna Summer, the woman known as the queen of disco who inspired millions around the world to dance, really dance, and forget their troubles. But it wasn’t just about the sounds – it was about her hair, her features, her makeup, the glitter and the sequins.

The reason I’ve decided now is the time to focus on the wonders of Donna Summer is because HBO is releasing a documentary today, called Love to Love You, Donna Summer and it promises to share Donna’s struggles with fame, how she navigated being a mother and also endeavoured to keep her private life private, all while experiencing such career highs as being the first black woman to have a music video play on MTV. I’m dying to watch the documentary so I thought I’d try and take us back a little bit to break down just how Donna inspired the world.

Let me know if you enjoyed this episode and if you're listening on Spotify and you're a Donna Summer fan, be sure to take part in my poll and let me know your favourite Donna song.

And don't forget, there's my special Donna video over on TikTok @charissekenion right now! If you want to let me know what you'd like to hear more of on the show, email me direct on beautymepodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast.

Links

History of I Feel Love: https://pitchfork.com/features/article/song-from-the-future-the-story-of-donna-summer-and-giorgio-moroders-i-feel-love/

Dark days of Donna Summer: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/28/i-was-decadent-i-was-stupid-i-was-a-fool-the-dark-days-of-donna-summer

Interview with Donna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2naPKEsw2s

1978 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9s2CpYc0fY

My Donna Summer inspired playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DRnOLtKJtjXMlLgRDpH5J?si=923693b20f884555