The Charisse Report

This episode is a perfume special that features scents from Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury, Fine'ry - all new to me - plus one very special scent that's been my go-to for years. Fragrance can evoke a memory or a mood in an instant and in that sense it’s really powerful, so in this episode I discuss embracing a scent wardrobe, rather than sticking with one 'signature scent' for life. I’d love to know your favourite perfumes right now, so feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show! Artwork by Charisse Kenion Links Ep. 253: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance reviews for anyone ready to add something new to their fragrance wardrobe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cLP6JSrx2SSoO9vjkQozR?si=8f942c7af16c400e 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 

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 

It's a Week in Beauty episode and it's all about the latest Youthforia update. The brand keeps fumbling when it comes to inclusive shades and the entire beauty community has been waiting for an apology over its 'black pigment in a bottle' foundation for over a month. They've finally made a statement on their Instagram page, and it's not really what anyone was hoping for. By the way, if you want to see the visual version of this episode, head to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT I’d love to know what you think – do we even need to care anymore or is Youthforia cancelled for good? 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! 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 

This is a stream of consciousness episode. If you can relate, or think it could be useful to others, do please share it. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the show so you never miss another episode. Thank you for being here. 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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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

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