
BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2019 • 38min
Ep. 12: Talking about the labels around 'good', 'bad' and 'rebellious' hair with model and Postscript Features Director Elvira Vedelago
This week I'm talking with Postscript magazine Features Director Elvira Vedelago, about the issues she encounters as a model, and the labels that have surrounded her hair as a woman who of Nigerian and Italian heritage.
You can find Elvira at @elvira.vedelago and be sure to check out https://www.postscript.london. Find Beauty Me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast. You can also follow my personal account @charisse.kenion to see what I'm loving right now.
I'd love it if you could subscribe, rate and review , and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about, or who I should talk to, next! Also, did you know I'm also on YouTube? Check out the mini episodes of #BeautyBuzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npuM-vfdGrQ&t=7s And if you want to be the next Beauty Enthusiast, email me at beautymepodcast@gmail.com.

Nov 22, 2019 • 39min
Ep. 11: BONUS: It's the second part of Beauty Buzz and we're talking through our current skincare and makeup essentials
This week I'm sharing the second part of #BeautyBuzz - a new, shorter, sweeter type of episode where I talk to beauty enthusiasts, rather than beauty pros. This episode I'm back with Iman Ogundeko, @imanogundeko and we're talking through each of our top five skincare, hair and/or makeup products that we're loving right now, including my new fave Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream!
This episode also marks my very first YouTube video! I've wanted to add a little video content for a while now, so I hope you enjoy seeing us chat. I'd love for you to send in suggestions re what to talk about next, and definitely feel free to let me know if you want to be on the next mini episode of Beauty Buzz! Follow me on Instagram @beautymepodcast and check out my personal account @charisse.kenion. Find me on YouTube by searching for Beauty Me with Charisse Kenion or click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKuq1As9ifCJOxvPOv6w3wQ?view_as=subscriber
Links to products mentioned:
Iman
Dermatica https://www.dermatica.co.uk/
Eyeko https://www.eyeko.co.uk
Good Molecules https://getgoodmolecules.com
Leonor Greyl https://www.leonorgreyl.com
ByBi https://bybi.com
Charisse
Chanel https://www.chanel.com
Milk Makeup https://www.milkmakeup.com
Dr Jart https://us.drjart.com
The Inkey List https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/search?q=inkey

Nov 16, 2019 • 32min
Ep. 10: Talking about skin fasting and how judgemental the beauty industry can be, with beauty enthusiast Iman Ogundeko
This week I'm doing things a little differently. I wanted to add some extra beauty content, but with women who aren't necessarily from the beauty industry. It might end up being called #BeautyBuzz, but for now, it's just about having a good old chat about products and the industry at large. So this week I'm talking to beauty enthusiast Iman Ogundeko, @imanogundeko on Instagram, about three issues that are gaining a lot of buzz right now in the beauty industry.
You can find Iman on Instagram and do please follow Beauty Me on Instagram and Twitter @beautymepodcast. You can also follow me, Charisse, at @charisse.kenion to see what I'm loving right now.
Links to articles mentioned:
Man Repeller What is Skin Fasting
Jessica L Yarborough Skin Fasting
Mira Clinic Skin Fasting
By the way, we're adding video content from the podcast very soon - so you'll be able to see my chat with Iman! In the meantime, it would be amazing if you could subscribe, rate and review the show, and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about next, or who I should talk to! Also, if you want to be be my next Beauty Enthusiast guest, email me at beautymepodcast@gmail.com.

Oct 16, 2019 • 35min
Ep. 8: Acne and plastic in the beauty industry with blogger and flatlay queen Adrienne, AKA The Sunday Girl
This week I'm talking to Adrienne Lauren, creator of popular blog thesundaygirl.com We discuss our love of wearing makeup from a very young age, learn of a mutual adoration for Jennifer Lopez, and discuss why, with over 27,000 Instagram followers, Adrienne doesn’t share any images of her face on social. Find out more about Adrienne over on Instagram @thesundaygirluk. You’ll also find me there @beautymepodcast and you can follow my personal Insta @nogracekelly to see what I'm loving right now. I'd love it if you could subscribe, rate and review the show, and also, let me know what you’d like me to talk about, or who I should talk to, next!

Sep 19, 2019 • 6min
Ep. 7: Meet the host; find out why I started BeautyMe
This week it's a short and sweet one as I explain why I started the podcast and what I really want to talk about in the future. I'd also love to know what you want me to talk about, and who with, so get in touch by sending a DM to @beautymepodcast over on Instagram or Twitter. Next time I'll be back with an interview with a super blogger and nail salon owner... As always, I'd love it if you could subscribe or leave a review. See you soon!

Sep 4, 2019 • 54min
Ep. 6: Diarrha N’Diaye talks about why she ditched a career in social strategy to start her own brand
This week we're talking to the original skin-fluencer, Diarrha N'Diaye. Formerly at L'Oreal and Glossier working in social strategy - and blessed with the most beautiful skin - Diarrha recently decided to start her own business. Listen in to find out what's behind her new venture Ami-Cole, and the products she chooses in our quick fire 'this or that' question section!
Find out more about Diarrha over on Instagram @diarrhaxo. You’ll also find us there @beautymepodcast and you can follow our founder @nogracekelly to see what she’s loving right now.
We’d love it if you could subscribe, rate and review us, and also, let us know what you’d like Charisse to talk about, or who she should talk to, next!

Aug 21, 2019 • 50min
Ep. 5: LA style blogger Taye Hansberry talks hardcore skincare and SPF
LA style blogger Taye Hansberry talks going HAM with her skincare regime and explains why she doesn't wear SPF! Find out more about Taye over on her website and follow her over on Instagram @tayehansberry.
Products mentioned:
Versed Gel Cleanser: https://versedskin.com/products/wash-it-out-gel-cleanser
Senté Exfoliating Cleanser; https://shop.sentelabs.com/collections/skincare/products/sente-exfoliating-cleanser?dtc
Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/indie-lee-coq-10-toner.html
Skinceuticals CE Ferulic: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/c-e-ferulic
Skinceuticuals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight: https://www.skinceuticals.co.uk/glycolic-10
Kora Organics Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum: https://koraorganics.com/products/noni-bright-vitamin-c-serum?_pos=1&_sid=c6a59fb03&_ss=r
Derm Institute Youth Alchemy Oil: https://www.diskincare.com/products/youth-alchemy-oil
La Mer Moisturiser: https://www.cremedelamer.co.uk/product/5834/12343/moisturisers/creme-de-la-mer/moisturiser-for-dry-skin
Skin Inc Oxy-Recharge Bubble Mask: https://www.feelunique.com/p/Skin-Inc-Oxy-Recharge-Bubble-Mask-30ml
Summer Fridays Overtime Mask: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-overtime-mask.html
Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel: https://biossance.com/products/squalane-peptide-eye-gel
If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening!

Aug 8, 2019 • 52min
Ep. 4: What self care really means and why it's important to keep it real on social media with Lauren Napier
Texas-born New York resident Lauren Napier, went from making up faces to encouraging us to turn taking it all off into a thing of beauty, via her luxurious Cleansing Wipes. Here we talk about what selfcare really means, why she's happy to share her political views on her brand's Instagram page, her fave makeup products, oh and her fave New York eateries! Visit her website and be sure to check her out over on Instagram. If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening!

Jul 29, 2019 • 1h 2min
Ep. 3: Cosmetic doctor Ewoma Ukeleghe talks fillers and how social media’s changing our teens
If you're obsessed with the Holy Grail that is Perfect Skin, then you need this podcast in your life! Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, AKA @skndoctor over on good old Instagram, seriously knows her shit when it comes to glowing skin. From fillers and Botox to chemical peels and more, Ewoma's got your back. If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review, In the meantime, follow me @beautymepodcast or check out my personal Instagram @charisse.kenion. Thanks for listening! Artwork image by me.

Jul 11, 2019 • 56min
Ep. 2: Plus size blogger Emma Tamsin Hill shares her bargain beauty buys and how she learned to love the skin she’s in.
Emma Tamsin-Hill is one of those women who inspires on every level. As well as being a plus-size vlogger with her own clothing range (All Body UK), Emma is *so* real when it comes to sharing her thoughts on ditching the diets and embracing who she is. Plus she loves a beauty bargain! Find her on YouTube and check her out on Instagram @emmatamsinhill. Be sure to follow @beautymepodcast too and stay informed on upcoming guests and hang out with the BM community.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe or leave a review!