Ep.192: Beauty Through the Lens of Culture ft. Darian Symoné Harvin
One of my favorite Beauty reporters, Darian Harvin, is back on Naked Beauty at the top of 2022 to discuss her personal journey with skincare during this (neverending) pandemic, the various shifts she has seen in beauty culture and news, and the ways in which more women are finding financial freedom and elevation within the beauty economy. We also get into And Just Like That (the SATC reboot that many aren’t loving), skinimilasm, whether the trend of extra-long lashes has gone too far, and venturing back into the world of relaxers. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Topicals Faded Serum, Clarins Hydrating Toner, Tower 28 S.O.S. Spray, Paula’s Choice Niacinamide Booster, Black Girl Sunscreen, Kosas Concealer, Merit Foundation Stick, Ep.134: Donni Davi, Ep.158: Mom & Grandma, Ep.184: Teen Beauty, Megan Thee Stallion Prepares for ‘Hot Girl Summer’ With a Pageant (New York Times)
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Ep.191: Don’t Diet. Do This Instead.
Diets are one of the most problematic and disturbing traps of beauty culture. As we head into this new year and consider what our resolutions might be, I want to address this topic and my own relationship and awareness around dieting growing up. Meal planning, cutting sugar, tracking calories, cutting carbs — all of it is a slippery slope towards an unhealthy and unsustainable relationship with food. In this episode, I offer two ideas that have helped me work towards a healthy relationship with both food and my body and I hope they’ll be helpful to you. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Maintenance Phase (BMI episode), Wonderful Pistachios, “Why Diets Fail” (Science), “Dieting does not work, UCLA researchers report”, Palmaïa, Sakara
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Ep.190: I Interview My Listeners to Celebrate 5 Years of Naked Beauty
Turning the tables to interview you all - my amazing listeners and members of the Nked Beauty community! I cannot believe I am celebrating FIVE years of Naked Beauty conversations. It hasn’t always been easy but SO worth it when I hear this show is helping others. Sit back, relax, and tune in to hear from thirteen fabulous and inspiring members of the Naked Beauty community.
We cover everything from favorite episodes, ideas for next year, the beauty products you all are currently obsessed with and so much more. You all are incredible and I want to have every listener over for one large dinner party!
Guests in order of appearance: Dionne, Abuoma, Maria, Assiata, Carla, Hazel, Alexandra, Sydney, Hafsa, Brandon, Maria, Maya, Ishea
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:, Twelve Beauty, Tower 21 (Lip Gloss & Bronzer), Human Race Humidifying Cream, The Read, Neostrata Glycolic Body Lotion, Ohne Holy Cramp CBD Oil, Huda Beauty Setting Powder, Acure Sea Kelp Scrub, Good Molecules, Garnier SPF 30 Serum
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Ep.189: Travel Beauty and Pro Makeup Tips ft. Jocelyn Biga
Jocelyn Biga, Estée Lauder’s Director of Global Pro Artistry, is here just in time for the holidays - a season where so many of us can become overwhelmed by gifting, traveling, or simply trying to nail down the perfect makeup look. Tune in for Jocelyn’s take on breaking into the beauty industry, shopping for skincare at Duty Free, applying makeup that will actually stay on your face, and so much more. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: La Mer (Mini Moisturizer, Mini Renewal Oil, Black Girl Sunscreen, Supergoop! Sunscreen w/ Vitamin C, Estée Lauder (Advanced Night Repair Serum, Double Wear Foundation, Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum, Lipstick), Tom Ford (Lost Cherry, Bitter Peach), Duty Free App, Kosas Concealer, Noorface Skin Glass, Shaz & Kiks Scalp Prewash, Dermaflash
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Ep.188: Treating Melanin-Rich Complexions and Getting Back to Skincare Basics ft. My Dermatologist, Dr. Elena Jones
With decades of experience treating a range of complexions, Dr. Elena Jones is - in my humble opinion - THE BEST. From newborns to 100 year-olds, to celebrities like Pharrell (*gag*), to regulars like yours truly, Dr. Jones has seen it all. And after having visited Dr. Jones at her Upper East Side practice for over 15 years, this 2019 episode packed with all of her skincare wisdom seemed worth sharing once again. We talk about how to find a great dermatologist (more specifically a Black dermatologist), treating hair and scalp damage, contemplating cosmetic surgery, and simplifying your skincare routine. Trust me, it's an oldie but a goodie! Enjoy.
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Black Dermatologists.org, Ambi Fade Cream (SPF 30), OC8 Mattifying Gel, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum, Esthederm Intensive Hyaluronic Serum, Isdinceutics Flavo-C Anti-Aging Serum, Hydroquinione, Altreno Retinol, Cerave PM, La Roche Posay, Bioderma Micellar Cleanser, Sunflower Seed Oil (double cleanser), Beletero, Restylane Silk, Juvaderm Voluma, Fraxel lasers, Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser, Elta MD UV Clear, Isdinceutics Mineral Brush Foundation
Ep.187: How to Mitigate Stress and Anxiety ft. Rosie Acosta
“To live a life fully connected makes the small issues not seem so big” - Rosie Acosta
Tune in for this minisode with yoga, meditation, and mindfulness instructor Rosie Acosta where we discuss the difference between stress and anxiety, the power of saying NO, the value of living a fully connected life, and the danger of “mentally preparing” yourself for trauma. Trust me, you aren’t going to want to miss this!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: The Book of Awakening (Mark Nepo)
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Ep.186: How to Manage Holiday Anxiety, Overeating, and Gratitude ft. Rosie Acosta
Self-care didn’t always come naturally to Rosie Acosta. In fact, after growing up in East LA throughout the 90s (including during the LA riots), stress and anxiety seemed to rule her life. But today, as a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness instructor, Acosta is truly on a journey towards healing, gratitude, and radical love. Tune in to hear us discuss everything from occupying predominately white wellness spaces, to Chola beauty culture, to managing stress over the holiday season, and so much more. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Shiseido Sunscreen, Essence Lash Princess Mascara, Urban Decay Brow Pencil, Wildling Beauty Empress Stone, Ep.157: Britta Plug (Wildling Beauty), LA Originals
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Ep.185: How to Fix Your Beauty Clutter and Make Sense of Your Space ft. Caroline Solomon
It’s not every week we get to hear from a professional organizer and wow did i need it! Fun fact: Caroline was my first guest on Naked Beauty! After working as a Beauty Editor at iconic publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour, Caroline Solomon left it all behind to become a creator then ultimately to start her own business as an organizer. Tune in to hear us get into the importance of not getting caught up in the aesthetics of organization, meeting yourself where you are, throwing away those unused beauty products, and so much more. Sit back, pull out a pen and paper, and enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.01:Caroline Solomon, Product Expiration, Tatcha Cleansing Oil, SkinMedica Lytera Serum, Weleda Skinfood, Elta MD SPF 46, EO Coconut+Lemon Hand Sanitizer, Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser, Anastasia Brow Pomade, RMS Beauty (Lip2Cheek, “Un”- Cover Up) mDesign, Container Store Clean Drawers, Roller Rabbit Makeup & Toiletry Bags, Guerlain Powder Pearls
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Ep.184: I Talk with Teens About Beauty ft. Josephine, Addy, and Kheris
This episode is all about the next generation of beauty lovers: Gen-Z. Growing up in a world dominated by social media, influencers, and what often feels like an infinite selection of beauty products is entirely different from my own experience as a teenager in the early 2000s. And so, I decided to sit down with three incredibly cool, mature, and honest Gen-Z girls to get their take on beauty, fashion, mental health, race, and of course, Emma Chamberlain. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Glossier (Lip Gloss, Futuredew, Cherry Balm Dotcom), Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, Ceptaphil Face Wash, Vanicream (Moisturizer, Sunscreen), Keys (Cleanser, Mask), Item Beauty Mascara, Fenty Gloss Bomb, Pew Research on Gen-Z, Emma Chamberlain Talks Anxiety, Burnout, and Perfectionism, Emma Chamberlain YouTube, Ep.166: Kheris Rogers
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Ep.183: Rave Fashion, Dominican Beauty Standards, and Tapping Into Innocent Joy ft. Venus X
DJ, culture creator, and iconic New Yorker Venus X is truly THAT GIRL. Growing up as a young girl in Washington Heights, Venus was exposed to beauty, music, and fashion in an incredibly unique way. From spending hours in the Dominican hair salon, to working at Jay Z’s 40/40 club, to starring in an A$AP Rocky music video, to founding her own clubbing platform GHE20GOTH1K (pronounced Ghetto Gothic), Venus has really done it all. Tune in to hear more about her career journey, the struggle between self-care and nightlife, practicing celibacy, and so much more. Enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Tata Harper (cleansing oil, moisturizer), Malin + Goetz vitamin E moisturizer, hanahana beauty (mask, shea butter)
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How to Fix Your Beauty Clutter and Make Sense of Your Space ft. Caroline Solomon
It’s not every week we get to hear from a professional organizer and wow did i need it! Fun fact: Caroline was my first guest on Naked Beauty! After working as a Beauty Editor at iconic publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour, Caroline Solomon left it all behind to become a creator then ultimately to start her own business as an organizer. Tune in to hear us get into the importance of not getting caught up in the aesthetics of organization, meeting yourself where you are, throwing away those unused beauty products, and so much more. Sit back, pull out a pen and paper, and enjoy!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.01:Caroline Solomon, Product Expiration, Tatcha Cleansing Oil, SkinMedica Lytera Serum, Weleda Skinfood, Elta MD SPF 46, EO Coconut+Lemon Hand Sanitizer, Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser, Anastasia Brow Pomade, RMS Beauty (Lip2Cheek, “Un”- Cover Up) mDesign, Container Store Clean Drawers, Roller Rabbit Makeup & Toiletry Bags, Guerlain Powder Pearls
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Ep.182: Turkish Beauty + Cultural Experiences
After spending an incredible seven weeks in Turkey this past summer with Mavi, my husband, and his family, I knew that I had to share my experience with the Naked Beauty community. As a beauty lover, foodie, and Black woman who has married into this culture, Turkey has become like a second home to me and a place that I believe is so often misunderstood. Luckily my two friends, Turkish comedian Lesli Karavil and Black American ex-pat Courtney Shay, agreed to sit down with me and unpack all that comes with living in this country. From exploring the various ways in which women choose to self-present, to embracing stillness as a means of femininity, to finding beauty services as a Black woman in Istanbul, there is so much nuance and uniqueness to unpack in this episode. In fact, you might just have to listen twice!
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Mikla (Restaurant), Gülsha Rosewater, Spa Soul at The Ritz Carlton Istanbul, My Guide to Istanbul (The Strategist), Exfoliating Bath Mitt, Watch My Hammam Experience
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Ep.181: Liposuction, Body Perception, and Growing Into Your Confidence ft. Lila
“As a person who, my whole life has struggled with my body confidence and weight, I had never considered liposuction as an option…” - Lila
In a culture that is obsessed with consuming beauty and constantly rewriting the standards by which it is measured, the topic of weight and body confidence is one we don’t have often often. Which is exactly why my dear friend Lila’s honesty and vulnerability in this episode is unmatched. After struggling with body image her whole life, Lila decided to get liposuction. But, the story doesn’t end there. Tune in for her nuanced, and ongoing journey to body positivity.
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Ep.180: Rethinking Everything You Know About Skincare ft. Dr. Ranella Hirsch
In a world full of skinfluencers and elaborate beauty marketing campaigns, dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch is here to remind us that we might just be overthinking that skincare routine. Tune in for an incredible conversation on the danger of demonizing some skincare ingredients, obsessing over others, and relying on social media for all of our skincare knowledge. Plus, Dr. Hirsch gets into her own data-driven skincare brand Atolla, the problem with being so hush hush about Botox, and so much more. Grab a pen and some paper for this episode! You’re going to want to take some notes.
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ulta Beauty MUSE 100, Ranavat Saffron Facial Serum, Vanicream Free & Clear, Differin Gel, La Roche Posay Adapalene Gel, Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm, Jordan Samuel Body Cleanser, Summer Fridays Body Lotion, Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm, James Welsh
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Ep.179: A Met Gala Recap and a Revisit with the Hair Genius ft. Celebrity Hair Stylist Nikki Nelms
With this year’s Met Gala all over our social media feeds, I thought it might be a great opportunity to give you a recap of my favorite looks and to revisit my interview with celebrity “Hair MacGyver” Nikki Nelms. If you don’t know Nelms by now, you are in for a treat! Not only did she style the locks of Zoe Kravitz, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Venus Williams for this year’s iconic event, but she has established some of the most popular hair trends over the past decade. With clients like Solange and Janelle Monae and features in every publication from Allure to Vogue, she has left the world in complete awe of just how beautiful black hair can be. Tune in for an incredible discussion on the importance of embracing black beauty culture, working on Don’t Touch My Hair, and so much more
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:
Maui Moisture Awapuhi Shampoo, Sebastian Shaper Plus, Amika Flat Iron
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Ep.178: Enter the Beauty Group Chat ft. Black Girls Texting
Prepare to enter this unforgettable group chat with the women of Black Girls Texting: Sade Parham, Glynn Pogue, and Chelséa Pinky. On this episode, we truly get into it all - from childhood salon memories, to growing up in New York, to getting fillers and botox in your 20s,self-love snd so much more. to finally figuring out what the heck “natural” haircare even means. Trust, you aren’t going to want to miss this one.
Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: My Beauty Tutorial with Katie Jane Hughes, Bolden (Cleanser, Toner), Drunk Elephant Retinol Cream, Dr. Dennis Gross Pore Perfecting Serum, Ambi Fade Cream, Fenty Contour Stick, Ami Colĕ Skin Tint
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Ep.177: Priming with Skincare, Making Social Media Your Agent, and Bringing More Seats to the Table ft. Katie Jane Hughes
Celebrity Makeup Artist and Beauty Creator Katie Jane Hughes is here to throw all of those beauty “rules” out the window. After working in London as nail tech and then launching her MUA career on Instagram, taking a traditional approach to work has never really been her thing...which might just be why she’s been so successful. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on rethinking your makeup application, navigating influencer-PR dynamics, creating KJH Academy, advocating for people of color in the beauty world, and so much more. You’re not going to want to miss this one!
Link to Products/Resources Mentioned:
Skincare: hanahana beauty face mask, Tata Harper Hydrating Face Mask, Ren Clean Jelly Cleanser, Shani Darden Retinol, Glossier Retinol, Live Tinted Hueguard, Glossier SPF, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, La Roche-Posay SPF
Makeup: Nars Concealer (Pot), Glossier Stretch Concealer, Kosas (Revealer Concealer, Mascara), M.A.C Lip Pencil (Chestnut), Make Up For Ever Pencil (Endless Cacao), Saie Sun Melt Bronzer, Fenty Sun Stalk’r Bronzer, about-face Eye Paints, beautyblender blendercleanser (Charcoal), Nars Matte Lipstick Pencil (Cruella), Freck Beauty Freck Noir, Pat McGrath Mascara, Thrive Cosmetics Mascara, Lancome Idȏle Mascara, @sunshinethebee, @madroni_redclock, Rituel De Fille, Dehiya Beauty (Lip+Cheek Tint, Body Oil, Beldi Cleanser), Danessa Myricks, Katie Jane Hughes x Spectrum Makeup Brushes
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Ep.176: My Journey to Conscious Skincare
When the beauty industry throws around terms like “clean,” “sustainable,” and “cruelty-free,” it all sounds well and good. But what does it actually mean? For this solo episode, I partnered with Ulta Beauty to break down the ambiguous terminology and to share my personal journey in establishing a conscious (but not perfect) skincare routine. Tune in for my favorite Ulta brands and products that are working to create a positive impact for people of color, the environment, animals, and so much more. Enjoy!
Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Conscious Beauty at Ulta, Cruelty-Free Kitty, CurlSmith, Juvia’s Place, Korres (Yoghurt Cream Cleanser, Rose Night-Brightening Sleeping Facial), Cocokind (Matcha Moisture Stick, Oil to Milk Cleanser), Elemis Naked Cleansing Balm, Weleda (Skin Food Cream, Skin Food Body Butter), milk + honey Lemon Vanilla Body Polish, Indie Lee
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Ep.175: Saving Yourself, Abandoning “The Plan,” and Creating Your Own Beauty Standard ft. Bozoma Saint John, CMO of Netflix
“I couldn’t compare myself, so there was no way for me to diminish my own beauty against somebody else’s” - Bozoma Saint John
When it comes to tapping into your most authentic self, Bozoma Saint John is unmatched. With an exceptionally fruitful career at companies like PepsiCo, Beats, Uber, and now Netflix, one might think that Saint John has always played by the corporate rulebook. That couldn’t be further from the truth. With an endless array of bold lipsticks, hairdos, and fits, she is living proof that a Black woman's right to self-expression and beauty doesn’t have to deter her right to success. In fact, this is what illuminates it. Tune in for an incredible conversation on Ghanian skincare, rejecting outdated beauty standards, learning when to let go of your job, and so much more. Enjoy!
Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.154.Olamide Olowe, Säpo Body Sponge, Eucerin (Calming Cream, Original Healing Cream), Revlon High Shine Lipstick, Lancȏme Concealer
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Ep.174: Makeup for Melanin, Lip Oil, and Dreams Manifested ft. ft. Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye of Ami Colĕ
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, my dear friend and founder of the newly-launched Ami Colĕ, is back on Naked Beauty! Diarrha first came on the show in 2019 as a product developer who wanted to create a clean beauty brand that addressed the needs of melanin-rich skin. After going through some major life changes during the pandemic, she finally decided to pull the trigger on her dreams and we are all so grateful that she did. Tune in for her reflection on being a newly-wed, growing into her role as a boss, making a lip product that actually lasts, and taking Ami Colĕ to the next level. Enjoy!
Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Diarrha’s Naked Beauty Episodes, Ami Colĕ (Skin-Enhancing Tint, Lip Treatment Oil, Light-Catching Highlighter), Klur Cleanser, Pharrel’s Human Race (Rice Powder Cleanser, Humidifying Cream) Paula’s Choice Youth-Extending SPF Fluid, Prose Pre-Poo Mask, 4C Only
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