Ep.116: Life in the Time of Coronavirus Ft My Whole Family in Quarantine
What does beauty mean when you are alone? How does our relation to self-presentation change when we have no one to see? These are just a few of the questions that I have been asking myself as COVID-19 has begun to drastically change everyone’s lives and daily routines. In this time of self-quarantine, I decided to check in with my family and you, Naked Beauty listeners. Tune in to hear how Coronavirus has impacted all of us, across generations, occupations, and so much more.
Timecodes:
My brother, Alexander 7:45
His girlfriend & Teacher Skylah 20:45
My Mom, Jerri 27:30
My Dad, Gregg 34:10
My Husband, Umut 40:20
Listener Experiences 59:00
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Ep.115: Braiding Hair In The Boardroom ft. Sharmadean Reid
“I love subverting an eccentric English style because I’m a black Jamaican girl, so it contrasts. I’m obsessed with the contrast” - my guest Sharmadean Reid on this amazing episode of Naked Beauty
When it comes to London’s beauty scene, Sharmadean Reid is THE ONE to watch. After having founded the iconic WAH Nails back in 2009, Reid has continuously found ways to combine Black British culture with her exceptional Central Saint Martin’s education, love of technology and community. Today, Reid has expanded her empire through Beautystack- a mobile, beauty-booking software that also allows industry professionals to expand their own networks. Tune in for an unforgettable discussion on beauty technology, growing up in Wolverhampton, her favorite beauty spots in London, microblading, and the magical power of “face creaming”!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:
HAIR: Charlotte Mensah
FACE: Rachel Pitman, Skin & Sanctuary, Skinwork at Alex Eagle, SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, Bioeffect EGF Serum, Drunk Elephant Vitamin C, Drunk Elephant Marula Oil
MAKEUP: Limbic Beauty, Fenty Pro Filt’r Foundation, Chanel Waterproof Liner, Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil, Bobbi Brown Lip Color (Brownie), Milk Makeup Highlighter (Lit)
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Ep.114: Foods to Eat for Glowing, Healthy Skin & Foods to Avoid [Beauty Secrets]
This solo episode is all about the foods to eat for your skin to be at its best! While we all love a good mud mask or retinol serum, products are never the final answer to achieving healthy, supple skin. Tune in to hear about the dietary dos and don’ts that will keep your skin looking its best for years to come!
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STUDIES: Acne-Free Population, Western Diet & Acne, Green Tea & Skin, Impact of Sugar on Skin, Benefit of Avocados, Best Foods For Skin
PRODUCTS: Magic Bullet Blender
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Ep. 64: Primers, Acids, Into the Gloss & Shaker Heights ft Ashley Weatherford
“I loved beauty without knowing it” - my guest Ashley Weatherford, Senior Editor at Into The Gloss
Ashley has been an authority in beauty for years and I’ve followed her career since the beginning – so I was incredibly excited to have her on and learn her story: from Ohio to Northwestern to NY. Ashley wanted to be a lawyer but started a beauty blog on the side for fun, which eventually landed her a position at New York Magazine. We talk about the power of her recommendations and if she feels guilt about inspiring people to buy more.
We discuss swiping Sephora samples when you love beauty but you’re on a budget, if she feels strongly about products being natural vs synthetic, what it’s like to prepare for a feature on Into the Gloss & that Top Shelf moment, what beauty treatments she thinks are overrated & of course tons of SKINCARE. Ashley has the most amazing skin (says she used to have bad skin) and we go into lots of detail on her routine and the products she loves.
Links to Products/Things Mentioned:
Tatcha Primer - primer of all primers
Cerave - for winter skincare
Little Fires Everywhere - book set in Shaker Heights
Ashley’s feature on Into The Gloss
India Lee Radiance Renewal Peel
Lele Sadoughi headband - so cute
Valet - hair accessories she’s loving
Crystal Peel Microdermabrasion Bar
Tea Tree Oil & Rose Water - natural products she loves
Paula’s Choice - a go-to effective skincare
SkincareAddiction Reddit - when you really want to nerd out
Aveeno Radiance Sunscreen - her go to at the moment
Banila Co Clean It Cleansing Balm
Biologique Recherche Cleanser VIP O2
Missha Time Revolution & SKII - essences she likes
Tatcha Water Cream - light & moisturizing cream she loves
Ashley’s AM Routine:
Tatcha Vitamin C Serum (when she’s not using acid)
Essence (currently from amore pacific)
Exuviance Patches (she uses the serum)
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Ep.113: The Queen of the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine ft. Charlotte Cho
I got to sit down with the queen of K-Beauty herself, Charlotte Cho! Growing up in LA, sunscreen and toner seemed to be completely trivial to Cho. But after moving to South Korea post-grad, she was exposed to her own culture through an entirely new lens: skincare. And so upon returning to the States, she decided to start Soko Glam: an online retail shop completely dedicated to K-Beauty. Today, after eight years in the making, Charlotte has not only introduced the concept of the 10-step skincare routine to the American market, but has democratized beauty in such an unpredictable way. Tune in to hear about Charlotte’s favorite ingredients, her new brand - Then I Met You, and so much more!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:
SKIN: Mizon Snail Cream, Then I Met You Essence, Neogen Micro Essence, Then I Met You Cleansing Balm, Lash Eyeland, COSRX Pimple Patch, Daily Sheet Mask Tissue Box, Skin Concierge, The Klog
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Ep.112: Big Lipstick Energy [Leftovers] ft. Maya Allen, Marie Claire
On this leftovers episode, Maya Allen and I dive into one of her favorite beauty topics: lip color. With her own digital column at Marie Claire titled “Big Lipstick Energy”, I could not miss out on the opportunity to discuss what shades, formulas, and techniques she uses to maintain the perfect pout. Tune in for a fabulous chat on sugar scrubs, bold red pigments, and the power of liquid lipstick. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Smashbox (Bawse), Bite Beauty Lip Scrub, Bite Beauty Lip Mask, Laneige Lip Mask, Anastasia BH (Sarafine), Stila Stay All Day, NARS Velvet Lip Pencil, Never Let Them See You Sweat ft. Maya Allen (Apple/Spotify)