

The Charisse Report
Charisse Kenion
The Charisse Report hosted by journalist Charisse Kenion, is a platform that explores the people and stories that shape fashion, beauty and entertainment.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 236: The Week in Beauty – Pat McGrath brings community back to Instagram, Kylie Jenner’s ‘new face’, Sza's lip line, Julia Fox talks OMG Fashun! plus Grammys beauty and more
Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news.
This week there are several subjects: first of all we have to discuss how Pat McGrath almost broke Instagram, we’ll look at the news of a series based on the life of so-called plastic surgery addict Jocelyn Wildenstein; talk about criticism of Kylie Jenner’s apparently new/old face and briefly look at new projects from Julia Fox and Sza; celebrate Anok Yai being the face of a new Mugler perfume and talk Grammys beauty moments.
Phew, that’s a lot. Let’s get into it.
Be sure to let me know if you enjoyed this episode – you can email me beautymepodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram or X @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. See you next time.
Links
MJ Corey on Kylie Jenner’s face: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2sywDIuxFu/?igsh=MWRtcW5rc3IxcmMxag==
My Grammys best looks: https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion/
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

Feb 2, 2024 • 22min
Ep. 235: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance reviews for anyone ready to add something new to their perfume wardrobe
This episode is all about perfume; I’m going to share some gorgeous modern scents, a couple of classics and a few that are just a little bit different. Hopefully the episode is useful to anyone who's looking for a new fragrance or wants to get started in the wonderful world of scent.
I'm sharing my thoughts and some history on several scents in this episode but I would love to know what YOUR signature scent is, so be sure to take part in the poll if you're listening on Spotify, or just DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode please do leave a review and be sure to subscribe or follow so you never miss another episode!
Links
Aesop Eidesis eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444291
Argentum Become eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444290
Barbour the New Origins for Her: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444214
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris eau de toilette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444218
Fenty eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444216
Laura Mercier Almond Coconut eau de parfum; https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444217
Mugler Alien eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444222
Prada Paradoxe Intense eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444220
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb eau de parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3444219
Alien Mugler for Women on fragrantica.com: https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Mugler/Alien-707.html
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

Jan 29, 2024 • 16min
Ep. 234: The Week in Beauty – Pamela Anderson becomes co-owner of Sonsie skincare and how Pat McGrath created peel-off glass skin to make Margiela magic at Couture Week
Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. This week’s subjects are: Pamela Anderson joining the celebrity beauty gang and becoming a co-owner of beauty brand Sonsie, and my favourite beauty moment from Couture Week in Paris courtesy of the one and only Pat McGrath.
As always I'd love to know what you think! Are you interested in Pamela Anderson and Sonsie? Do you think Pat McGrath created magic for Margiela? Let me know over in the DMs on Instagram or X @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. See you next time.
Links
My Margiela makeup video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2m-aijorZC/?igsh=MXdoYmQwbnRycHlrMQ==
Erin Parson’s glass skin video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGercUUBs/
Niko Haagenson’s glass skin video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGehekQo4/
Hanna Photosynthesis’ glass skin video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGehe9FBn/
Episode 229 on gatekeepin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bYymNa6s9FuE5jtdvtpwK?si=5d8be1eacd3c43b7
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

Jan 26, 2024 • 34min
Ep. 233: Breaking down the Mob Wife aesthetic and its links to London and style icon Lil' Kim
In this episode I’m looking at the Mob Wife Aesthetic, what it is, why it started and why at times it kind of looks like classism because some of the comments on the trend are a little too dismissive.
As well as giving my take on the reaction to the trend, I reached out to former guest, Brooklyn-born, New York-based makeup artist Isabel Rosado. She is someone who isn’t just a fan of iconic Mob Wives or girlfriends such as Adriana La Cerva, a key character from The Sopranos – Isabel has worn the look in various iterations since her teen years.
I also check in with my London born and bred friend Keisha Rachele who shares her love for the aesthetic and links it to her own style memories of growing up in Notting Hill.
I'd love to know your thoughts, especially if you're from the UK and have also noticed some similarities! DM me at @beautymepodcast on X or Instagram and be sure to check my videos on the trend over on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion
If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review and be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen so you never miss an episode!
Links
Isabel Rosado on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelyrosado
Rachel Karten’s Link in Bio newsletter: https://www.milkkarten.net/p/is-hbo-behind-mob-wife-aesthetic
Kayla Trivieri's Mob Wife video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeraNmgQ/
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

Jan 22, 2024 • 30sec
Ep: 232: The Week in Beauty – can Uoma Beauty make a comeback? Plus Skkn by Kim Makeup and the return of 2000s male model Will Lemay for Pharrell Williams’ show for Louis Vuitton menswear
Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news.
Today’s subjects are the sale of formerly popular brand Uoma Beauty, two new campaigns from Kim Kardashian brands Skkn by Kim and Skims and Pharrell Willams bringing a 2000s male model out of retirement for the Louis Vuitton FW menswear show.
Be sure to let me know if you enjoy this kind of beauty news-based episode and please let me know if there’s a specific story or moment you want me to cover.
You can DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com.
Also, don’t forget to follow the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, it only takes a second but really helps the show be discovered!
Links
Private Equity Firm Acquires Uoma Beauty’s Assets: https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/uoma-beauty-new-owners/
Nadia Lee Cohen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadialeecohen/
My video on 2000s model Will Lemay: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeMqbRfX/
BeautyMe on X: 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

Jan 19, 2024 • 44min
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
Today I wanted to get into the recently banned advert for Calvin Klein featuring singer FKA Twigs. The brand has been hitting us from all angles with multiple campaigns for Spring ‘24 starring The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White in his boxer briefs and we’ve also seen Kendall Jenner in this campaign.
In this episode I examine the controversial history of Calvin Klein ads before discussing why the Advertising Standards Agency here in the UK decided to ban the image of FKA Twigs. I call upon writer Ata-Owaji Victor to share her thoughts on the isms of it all, including racism, sexism and colourism.
I’d love to know what do you think about the ad?
What do you think about it being banned?
Is it a big deal?
Do you feel sorry for FKA Twigs?
I’ll be sure to post a questionnaire for anyone listening on Spotify, but if you’re listening elsewhere feel free to tag me when you’re listening and share your thoughts, or DM me on Instagram or X @beautymepodcast.
Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening so you never miss another episode, and if you don’t already know, look out for my new series The Week in Beauty. See you next time and thanks for listening.
Links
‘Double standards’: FKA Twigs defends banned semi-nude Calvin Klein advert: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/11/fka-twigs-defends-banned-semi-nude-calvin-klein-advert
The most controversial Calvin Klein Ads:
https://www.complex.com/style/a/karizza-sanchez/controversial-calvin-klein-ads
Ata-Owaji Victor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ataowaji/
Ata-Owaji Victor on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/407KbLX8bv1P9XjpYY8O5h?si=4e9c5221b51a4e68
My video on FKA Twigs banned Calvin Klein ad: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1-VwkNIvhd/?igsh=MWc2eGdndjFxbXJ6NQ==
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

Jan 15, 2024 • 32min
Ep: 230: The Week in Beauty – Sephora and Gen Alpha, Golden Globes beauty, Diana Ross for Saint Laurent and beauty trend predictions
Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a brand new series that curates the latest beauty news. Each week I'll dig a little deeper into the news and share the headlines with you.
This week's subjects: severe beauty at the Golden Globes, Diana Ross for Saint Laurent, Gen Alpha and their love for Sephora, and I’m also going to share some beauty trend predictions from the insights team at SEEN Group.
I’d love to know if you enjoy this kind of beauty news-based episode so please do DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com.
Also, don’t forget to get involved in the poll on the show’s Spotify page!
Thanks so much for listening and I’ll see you next time.
Links
Natasha Lyonne's 'Severe Beauty' at the Golden Globes: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion
James Welsh: Sephora 10 Year Olds and Drunk Elephant
need to be stopped!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd4QL-DCAeA
@Amyyy.xo_ Gen Alpha video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGe68aFQy/
Sign up to the Seen Works newsletter at https://www.seengroup.com/beyond/
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

Jan 12, 2024 • 39min
Ep: 229: Earnestness, smoking, gatekeeping, being your own influencer and more. Some of my favourite Ins and Outs for 2024
It’s the first episode of a brand new year, and in this episode I’m talking about the Ins and Outs lists that we’ve been seeing all over social media.
As well as sharing my own list, which includes beauty, social media etiquette and gatekeeping – I want to bring it back! – I share some ins and outs from other fashion and beauty names, including former guest Mandy Lee, the fashion writer and analyst who’s also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn. I also share some comments from Kirbie Johnson, co-host of the Gloss Angeles podcast.
Of course, I also want to know your ins and outs – or, tell me if you’re over these lists already! DM me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X and let me know. For me the lists are a bit of fun but can also be useful in the sense that it doesn’t hurt to think about our habits from time to time, and see if we might want to change something. If you're listening on Spotify be sure to add your ins and outs in the poll on the show page!
Above all else, I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, it would be great if you could review, share and subscribe. See you next time!
Links
Mandy Lee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oldloserinbrooklyn
Mandy Lee on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29eeBCWaJerlIGouPSqNbm si=ba60f289c60e4580
QiQi Fitness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@qiqihill
Ep. 206: PSA: Someone else’s weight is none of your business: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QRAbH4TA0pxmhliBUh8OF?si=4f1a0e54d51d48e9
Kirbie Johnson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirbiejohnson
Gloss Angeles Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CFC8JHiB0l84C0MPntZKG?si=856fea37a4f24761
Lizzy Hadfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LizzyHadfield
Ep. 2 of How to be Fashionable and Beautiful with Chani and Charisse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p11pyf67lOY
Special episode on facialist Katie England: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63vsKWdvGMs7fVwxyZd6M3?si=61c95d713b6f432a
Tanem on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musthavesxt
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

Dec 15, 2023 • 27min
Ep: 228: It’s a Winter skincare special because selfcare…
It’s the final episode of 2023 and because it's been quite a year, I'm ending on the concept of selfcare. In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on several body creams, lotions and exfoliants that are all aimed at caring for your skin in the colder months.
I’d love to know if you’ve tried any of the products I mention before and I’d really love to know the products that you consider to be your essentials when it comes to hydrating your winter skin.
Let me know in the DMs over on @beautymepodcast on Instagram or X and feel free to get in touch over on my TikTok @charissekenion.
As mentioned this is the last episode of 2023 so I want to thank you for every single time you’ve hit play on an episode of the Beautyme Podcast. See you next year.
Products mentioned:
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029842
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029844
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029847
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029850
Indeed Labs 10balm Body Lotion: https://www.mankind.co.uk/indeed-labs-10-balm-body-lotion-180ml/12540154.html
Ole Henriksen Beam Cream Smoothing Body Moisturiser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029854
Oskia London SPF Vitamin Body Milk: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029856
Oskia London Renaissance Body Scrub: https://go.shopmy.us/p-3029859
Johnsons Baby Lotion: https://www.johnsonsbaby.co.uk/johnsons-baby-lotion
Rituals Hamman Body Scrub Bar: https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-hammam-body-scrub-bar-1115503.html
Links mentioned:
Ep. 214: 5-minute review of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All Over Miracle Oil: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W7H5x9XfPt84kHxmwgdVc?si=2024ccff60514c44
Ep. 135: The products I use for Glowing Skin all year round: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gYaNwdsNQLwhj3lU2uDRe?si=2e559aa4f49e403b
How to be Fashionable and Beautiful with Chani and Charisse: https://youtu.be/kquezlKW3GU?si=DBhtmVrPCCxAj5MC
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

Dec 8, 2023 • 27min
Ep: 227: From Apple TV+ series The Supermodels to Hulu’s The Other Black Girl - essential festive viewing for lovers of ‘90s hair and beauty or anyone who just needs a distraction.
This week I'm talking about the beauty I’ve discovered in several of the shows I’ve been watching lately.
You'll hear my thoughts on two Apple TV+ shows; The Supermodels, a 4-part docuseries on the quintessential ‘90s supermodels, and The Buccaneers, an 8-part story about young American women taking over London in the 1870s. I’m also talking about The Other Black Girl, American Horror Story Delicate and finally the Bethann Hardison documentary Invisible Beauty. Where possible I’ll give each show a rating out of 5.
Please let me know if you’ve watched any of the shows I mention this episode! You can DM me @beautymepodcast on X or Instagram and I’ll also post a poll for my Spotify listeners. Also, I’ll be asking you what you can recommend for me so I can share with other listeners.
In the meantime, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d love if you could rate it or write a review and definitely, absolutely share it with anyone who needs something new to watch! Thank you as always for listening. I’ll see you next time.
Check out my TikTok on the Apple TV+ The Supermodels series: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGe8uMYvC/
The Supermodels on Apple TV+ trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59GvtrbFtQ
The Buccaneers on Apple TV+ trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaDFty5ipEg&t=16s
The Other Black Girl trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVmQtxCHfU&t=27s
American Horror Story: Delicate trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaVatUKWJ04
Invisible Beauty trailer: https://www.bethannhardison.com/projects/tv-film
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