The Charisse Report

Ep. 213: Session stylist and brand founder Danielle Igor talks hair texture, fashion and Mary J Blige

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is London-based session stylist and brand founder Danielle Igor, whose work I fell in love with after The Face magazine included...

Ep. 212: Let's review Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the much-loved Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, ...

Ep. 211: The difference between hot and pretty and why makeup artist Bea Sweet can't be put in a box

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is the amazing London-based makeup artist Bea Sweet. Often compared to Queen Pat McGrath, Bea is the creative behind some truly st...

Ep. 210: The problem with Latte Makeup

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a kind of stream of consciousness thing, musing about the 'Latte Makeup' trend. In this short and sweet episode I break d...

Ep. 209: Let’s review Glossier G Suit Soft Touch Lip Créme

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review although it’s definitely a bit longer today as the product I’m talking about is Glossier’s G Suit Soft Touch Lip ...

Ep. 208: The complexities and beauty of textured hair; why tech and data is so important with Texture Gap creator and Carra founder Winnie Awa

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is the wonderful, award-winning entrepreneur and hair expert Winnie Awa. In 2020, London-based Winnie founded Carra, an online pla...

Ep. 207: Ableism, empathy and creating a higher quality of life while living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS - Able zine founder Claudia Walder

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is London-based Claudia Walder, fashion stylist and founder of Able, a magazine created for disabled people. When Claudia was 23 a...

Ep. 206: PSA: Someone else's weight is none of your business

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about weight, or rather, I’m talking about whether we should ever talk about weight when it’s nothing to do with our own bod...

Ep. 205: Let’s review Dior Addict Lip Maximizer

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the cult like Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, also known as a Plumping Gloss that gives an instant volu...

Ep. 204: Is Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess the most iconic Summer scent ever? Looking at the history and many iterations of this classic fragrance

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a deep dive into the history of Estée Lauder’s iconic Summer scent; Bronze Goddess. First of all I’m going back to when...

Ep. 203: Let’s review Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review in which I pick one product and tell you what the brand says about it, breakdown the packaging, the smell and feel, dis...

Ep. 202: Makeup artist and Stila founder Jeanine Lobell on building an iconic brand, working with Naomi Campbell and meditation

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeanine Lobell, the founder of iconic brand Stila, is this week’s guest and it’s one of the best conversations I’ve ever been lucky enough to ha...

Ep. 201: 5-minute beauty review: Dieux Instant Angel Lipid Rich Moisturiser

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review in which I pick one product and tell you what the brand says about it, break down the packaging, the smell and feel, di...

Ep. 200: British Vogue's June beauty, Lana Del Rey’s makeup, the new Byredo Remembrance palette and layering scents with Rachael Todd

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a blend of some of my favourite things - from the June issue of British Vogue’s beauty pages courtesy of Twiggy Jalloh an...

Ep. 199: We all have thoughts on Beyoncé going into haircare - but if you don't want it you don’t have to buy it.

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode I wanted to explore the many layers of discussion around Beyoncé launching haircare, including the question, is she even qualified t...

Ep. 198: 5-minute beauty review: Caudalie Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF50

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first in a new series of short and sweet episodes that are solely product-based. Each episode I’ll tell you what the product is, what th...

Ep. 197: The life and looks of Disco Queen and Beauty Icon Donna Summer

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to the impact of Donna Summer, the woman known as the queen of disco who inspired millions around the world to dance, really...

Ep. 196: Base battle! How does the Saie Glowy Super Skin Foundation compare with the Ilia Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s the Battle of the Bases! I’m testing the Saie Glowy Superskin Weightless Hydrobounce Serum Foundation against Ilia Beauty’s Super...

Ep. 195: Tarte Cosmetics is #trippin again – what can we learn from vlogger Bria Jones' Formula 1 experience?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Bank Holiday BONUS episode because I wanted to weigh in on the story surrounding lifestyle vlogger Bria Jones and her decision to turn down...

Ep. 194: Red carpet hair and beauty moments from the 2023 Met Gala – or should that be Meh Gala?

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 Met Gala happened Monday May 1st so of course, this episode is all about the hair and beauty moments from the night. With many of my favourit...

Ep. 193: Play, perception and the intersection of fashion and technology with Chinese-American fashion creator Karina Chan

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Karina Chan, a Chinese American Project Manager who grew up in the Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this epis...

Ep. 192: Can a facial be life-changing? My buccal massage experience with London-based facialist Katie England

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode that I felt compelled to make, because I wanted to let you know about the amazing facial I had recently with Katie England. Based a...

Ep. 191: Yearbooks and magazines – the era-defining ‘90s beauty and fashion in new Teyana Taylor movie A Thousand and One

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the hair and makeup we see in new AV Rockwell movie A Thousand and One, because since seeing the trailer I've been so i...

Ep. 190: The importance of Guido Palau: the creator of ‘non-hair’ and one of the most in-demand hairstylists ever

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Guido Palau special was a long time coming and I'm so glad my friend and hair architect Joy Matashi told me it was a must! In this episode I ...

Ep. 189: The makeup I’d buy if I LOST IT ALL

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the makeup I would buy if suddenly one day, I woke up and all of my existing collection had disappeared, or been burnt down ...

Ep. 188: #BeautyNews: TikTok's Bold Glamour filter, the future of American Vogue and messed up motivational posters at girls’ school

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a #beautybuzz episode focused on some of the most recent news stories linked to the world of beauty and how we view it; I’m...

Ep. 187: The curious case of former US Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington's collection of Mammy jars and why Isamaya Ffrench is being called 'cringe'

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a journey inside my mind as I try to juxtapose five decades of incredible work with one (as far as we know) racist image. I'm talking ...

Ep. 186: TikTok etiquette and why Black and brown alt girls rule with nail tech and fashion creator Chani Ra AKA @thefashionnap

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chani Ra can’t remember a time when she wasn’t in love with fashion. She’s a writer and nail tech - who learned how to do French tips at the age...

Ep. 185: How AI vanity software is helping your favourite actors de-age right before your eyes

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m talking about the use of AI technology on film with particular regard to aging, or rather, de-aging. I've been noticing music videos a...

Ep. 184: The death and rebirth of beauty YouTube, and why Instagram is dead with beauty marketing journalist Lily Twelftree of Barefaced Media

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode I’ve invited Sydney-based beauty marketing journalist Lily Twelftree of Barefaced Media back onto the show because her recent video...

Ep. 183: The importance of androgynous model Omahyra Mota

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Omahyra Mota moved to Queens, New York at the age of 10 with her siblings, her mum and her grandmother. At ...

Ep. 182: Lies and lashes! Doja Cat’s lash-less Schiaparelli red moment and Mikayla Nogueira’s ‘fake’ mascara ad

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a week it’s been – the beauty community can’t stop talking about lashes. First, we had Doja Cat’s Doja’s Inferno red makeup moment crea...

Ep. 181: Beauty Bio: The importance of ‘90s model Jenny Shimizu when it comes to race and sexuality

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At just 5ft 6 with a slight, toned build, American model Jenny Shimizu looked more like a car mechanic than a runway model – because that’s exactl...

Ep. 180: ‘Ageless’ supermodel Kate Moss for Marc Jacobs – another rant about retouching

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I take a closer look at the latest ad campaign from supermodel Kate Moss and question the motives behind the extreme retouching and po...

Ep. 179: Is wearing makeup to the gym bad for our skin?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a discussion on wearing makeup to the gym – I’ll ask questions around it but during this chat I’ll be asking: is wearing makeup ...

Ep. 178: My beauty predictions for Spring/Summer 2023 - from goth glam and soft flush to alien makeup and bleached brows

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first episode of a brand new year and I’m starting off by sharing my top 5 beauty and hair predictions for the first part of 2023 as well...

Ep. 177: '90s Beauty Moments - Mariah Carey’s two iconic looks from the 1999 video for Heartbreaker

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final installment of this ‘90s beauty moments Advent Calendar – whew! Initially I was thinking it should be a tiny bit Christmassy, and...

Ep. 176: '90s Beauty Moments - the video for Destiny’s Child single Say My Name

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Full disclaimer; this is slightly outside of my designated era of the 90s; while the single Say My Name came out in October 1999, Destiny’s Child di...

Ep. 175: '90s Beauty Moments - Isabella Rossellini as Lisle Von Rhuman in 1992’s Death Becomes Her

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this 1992 hit movie there are several big stars – Bruce Willis, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn. All three put in amazing performances, but for me, ...

Ep. 174: '90s Beauty Moments - the impact of Carrie Bradshaw and Sex and the City

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1 of Sex and the City aired in June 1998 and it was pretty much an instant hit. The show had four female leads in the form of Cynthia Nixon, Ki...

Ep. 173: '90s Beauty Moments - prosthetics on the catwalk; Alexander McQueen’s No.13 show with Paralympic athlete Aimee Mullins

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about one of my favourite fashion designers, ever. Whenever I think about Alexander McQueen’s work I can’t h...

Ep. 172: '90s Beauty Moments - Foxy Brown, Christian Dior poster girl and first lady of hip-hop

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about Brooklyn-born Foxy Brown, AKA Inga Marchand, one of the first ladies of hip-hop. She was first seen on our...

Ep. 171: '90s Beauty Moments - SWV lead singer Cheryl ‘Coko’ Clemons and her epic nails

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about lead singer of R&B band SWV, Cheryl ‘Coko’ Clemons and her incredibly long, natural nails. In this...

Ep. 170: '90s Beauty Moments - Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna in 1995 movie Casino

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about Sharon Stone’s magnificent portrayal of Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film Casino. In this ...

Ep. 169: '90s Beauty Moments - Missy Elliott's iconic video for 1997 song The Rain

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a fan of ‘90s music then you need to check today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment: Missy Elliott’s video for The Rain, which came out in 1997,...

Ep. 168: '90s Beauty Moments - R&B singer Aaliyah's video for her 1996 hit One In a Million

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaliyah Dana Haughton released her second album, also called One In A Million in 1996 and with six hit songs coming from that album, it’s at that po...

Ep. 167: '90s Beauty Moments - how the Spice Girls and their Girl Power took over the world

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about the power – the so-called Girl Power – of the Spice Girls, five women, chosen from hundreds to take on...

Ep. 166: '90s Beauty Moments - the iconic video for Don’t Let Go by En Vogue 1996

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s '90s Beauty Moment is all about the striking beauty looks for En Vogue’s 1996 video for their single Don’t Let Go. In this episode I bre...

Ep. 165: '90s Beauty Moments - ‘Black Barbie’ and Queen of Rap Lil’ Kim’s ‘90s beauty influence

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For me, Lil’ Kim, AKA Kimberly Denise Jones, is someone who should get all the awards when it comes to being iconic across the board – the hairsty...

Ep. 164: '90s Beauty Moments - Jennifer Aniston’s iconic haircut – The ‘Rachel’ from Friends

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a hairstyle that has its own Wikipedia page; that’s how iconic the Rachel haircut was. It was first seen on screen, on Aniston’s character ...

Ep. 163: '90s Beauty Moments - Skin from Skunk Anansie’s iconic bald-headed beauty

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Skunk Anansie is a British rock band that shot to fame in the ‘90s, and from day one, all everyone could talk about was the striking lead singer, Sk...

Ep. 162: '90s Beauty Moments - Uma Thurman’s trend-setting beauty as Mia Wallace in 1994’s Pulp Fiction

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is dedicated to the star of one of my all-time favourite films; Uma Thurman in 1994’s Pulp Fiction. In this Quentin T...

Ep. 161: '90s Beauty Moments - RnB singer Toni Braxton's 1993 Pixie haircut

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coupled with her deep contralto tones, RnB singer Toni Braxton's short hair became an iconic inspiration for black women the world over in 1993, and i...

Ep. 160: '90s Beauty Moments - Janet Jackson's Poetic Justice braids from the 1993 film

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re someone who ever gets your hair braided, then you will know exactly what this episode is about. Box braids have been a black girl go-to fo...

Ep. 159: '90s Beauty Moments - Sade Adu and the original 'clean girl' aesthetic

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're up on your social media trends, then you'll be familiar with the less-is-more vibe of the 'clean girl aesthetic' trend, but for many black a...

Ep. 158: '90s Beauty Moments - Mary J Blige, Queen of Hip Hop soul and black beauty icon

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you love ‘90s makeup AND rnb then you need to check out today’s 90s Beauty Moment; I'm talking about Mary J Blige, AKA the Queen of Hip Hop Sou...

Ep. 157: '90s Beauty Moments - Demi Moore's nude pregnant body on the cover of Vanity Fair's August 1991 issue

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty years ago the image of a naked pregnant woman on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine caused outrage around the world. While it absolutely impacte...

Ep. 156: '90s Beauty Moments - Sinéad O'Connor's political and personal reasons for her shaved head

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TW: in this episode I will touch on themes of abuse so please skip to the next episode if that's not something you want to hear today. In the mid 1980...

Ep. 155: '90s Beauty Moments - Madonna’s 1990 Vogue video and why it’s important to ballroom culture

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the third of my 25 '90s Beauty Moments and today its’ Madonna’s music video for her 1990 single Vogue. I believe this video is so valuable ...

Ep. 154: '90s Beauty Moments - Madonna's 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the second of 25 '90s Beauty Moments and today I'm looking at the iconic wardrobe, hair and makeup for Madonna's world tour, Blond Ambition, wh...

Ep. 153: Jennifer Aniston says she’s never felt better – so why was her Allure magazine cover so retouched? Why do magazines want us to look younger?

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about my love/hate relationship with the final print cover of Allure magazine. I’m sharing what I truly love about the shoot wit...

Ep. 152: '90s Beauty Moments - George Michael's 1990 supermodel-filled video for Freedom 90

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first of 25 '90s Beauty Moments and I’m starting with George Michael’s 1990 video for Freedom! 90. In this mini episode I break down ju...

Ep. 151: The skincare I buy on repeat

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the products that I always go back to. They might not have anything to do with a specific concern – they are simply the pr...

Ep. 150: Bleached brows, braids and Taylour Paige - the best beauty moments from the Savage X Fenty show Volume 4

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about about what I liked and loved about the Savage X Fenty Volume 4 show and I’ll share some of the looks and how they were cre...

Ep. 149: The best beauty moments from the Savage X Fenty shows so far and what we can expect from Volume 4

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the magic of the annual Savage X Fenty show that Rihanna and her team have been producing since 2019. I thought it could be ...

Ep. 148: Exploring body neutrality, beauty as currency and the end of the (traditional) influencer with beauty and lifestyle writer Ata-Owaji Victor

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I sit down with Ata-Owaji Victor, a London-based beauty and lifestyle writer of Nigerian descent who writes for the likes of Black ...

Ep. 147: From London to Los Angeles – beauty trends and wellness tribes with freelance beauty editor Ava Welsing-Kitcher

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode sees the return of my friend and former guest Ava Welsing-Kitcher. She moved from London to Los Angeles earlier this year and I really wa...

Ep. 146: The future of Allure magazine as it goes digital-only; why Brits aren’t bothered about Sephora, yet and Taylor Swift’s Midnights

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a beauty news round-up; I’m talking about the latest print issue - the penultimate print -  of Allure and dipping into the his...

Ep. 145: Donyale Luna, the first black supermodel

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is going to be a timeline of the life, impact and death of Donyale Luna, the first black supermodel. We’ll be touching on her life grow...

Ep. 144: Talking trends, talent, trolls and Tumblr with forecaster Mandy Lee AKA Oldloserinbrooklyn

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Brooklyn, New York-based writer, trend forecaster, analyst and content creator Mandy Lee. If you’re a regular TikTok user, then y...

Ep. 143: My Top 5 Mascaras

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to mascara. It’s that one product that for me, makes my face feel finished. So I'm sharing my top reasons for deciding why...

Ep. 142: Beauty Flashback: What beauty trends were we reading about in British Vogue in 2002?

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m taking it back, all the way back to a 2002 copy of British Vogue, to look at how we used to talk about beauty. I've always been a big ...

Ep. 141: Ami Cole beauty finally arrives in the UK, new Byredo Liquid Lip Vinyls and the magnificence of makeup artist James Kaliardos

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a chatty, newsy kind of episode. I’m talking about Ami Cole products finally arriving in the UK (whoop!), thinking about buying the...

Ep. 140: Assessing your happiness levels and why pivoting can be a super power with Blogosphere founder and CEO Alice Audley

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Alice Audley, founder of Blogosphere, an online magazine and events agency that also has its own podcast: Serious Influence. Lo...

Ep. 139: Why blocking people is good for social media growth with TikTok beauty analyst Lily Twelftree of Barefaced Media

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Lily Twelftree, a Junior Marketer and part-time graphic design student based in Sydney, Australia who has an amazing ability to...

Ep. 138: How to make the content you want to make and finding your voice with multi-hyphenate beauty creator Ehlie Luna

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a guest interview with New York-based makeup artist and all-round creative Ehlie Luna. For me Ehlie was the perfect guest for an epis...

Ep. 137: A Conflicted Breakdown of Linda Evangelista's British Vogue September Cover Shoot

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As promised on Instagram, in this episode I'm going to go through the stunning September issue of British Vogue, with THE supermodel, Linda Evangelist...

Ep. 136: Shady aestheticians, self-tan that can change your skin colour and America’s Next Top Model’s toxic beauty standards

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m diving into three key beauty stories that have basically annoyed a lot of us, or, if not you, me! The three stories I’m focusing on ...

Ep. 135: The Products I use for Glowing Skin all year round

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m sharing my favourite products that keep my skin glowing all over, all year round. I know for a lot of people, glowing limbs and collar...

Ep. 134: My top 3 non-beauty podcasts: Jay Shetty's On Purpose, Recho Omondi's The Cutting Room Floor and Maintenance Phase

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I really wanted to share three podcasts that influence me every single week; Jay Shetty's On Purpose, fashion designer Recho Omondi's The Cu...

Ep. 133: Take an Enneagram Personality Test with me

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something a bit different this week! All throughout the pandemic lockdowns I kept hearing more and more about various types of personality tests. Ever...

Ep. 132: Hannah Harris, creator of the @browngirlhands Instagram on diversity in beauty, her creative process and the cost of a college education

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Few people have made as much of an impact on the beauty industry, at just 21 years old, as Hannah Harris. The Florida-born creative launched a ground-...

Ep. 131: How Ashley Nelson of Restroom Rituals maintains authenticity, privacy and a sense of humour as a beauty creator

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is someone I’ve wanted to have on for a while now and Ashley Nelson, AKA Restroom Rituals was worth the wait. Ashley has built u...

Ep. 130: What does the future of content creation look like? With UK Alopecia activist, creator, model and wig maker Gina Knight

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is one of the UK’s original hair bloggers and award-winning wig maker, Gina Knight – you might know her as Gina The Wig Witch,...

Ep. 129: Why do we still use Photoshop to retouch beauty images?

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Note: I know I shared on social that this week's episode was going to be with a guest but the audio came out really poor. So, I’ve been thinking abo...

Ep. 128: Fat Mascara co-host Jennifer G. Sullivan on staying curious yet cynical about beauty and what makes the perfect podcast guest

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is New York-based Jennifer G. Sullivan, a beauty journalist with 20+ years experience and the co-host of one of the biggest beauty...

Ep. 127: 6 New (to me) Sunscreens and What I Think of Them

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is all about SPF; in some ways it's kind of a follow-up to the two sunscreen episodes I did last year, which I'll share below. I...

Ep. 126: Beauty creator Sonia Valencia on embracing your age and living alone for the first time in 25 years

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back in January 2021 I invited TikTok creator Sonia Valencia onto the show. At that point Sonia was already known for creating no BS content that cent...

Ep. 125: What is Sleep Hygiene?

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m talking about sleep hygiene and how it influences not only the quantity and quality of our sleep, but also the quality of our work, re...

Ep. 123: 5 Lessons in How to Love Yourself

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After two weeks of being ill I’ve had a lot of time to read, to listen to podcasts and watch documentaries I’ve always wanted to see and it got me...

Ep. 122: Meet the Founder: Fiona Co Chan on creating viral beauty brand Youthforia

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a new Meet the Founder episode, and if you don’t already know, Meet the Founder always takes place first on Instagram Live. As such...

Ep. 121: TikTok's 'Fave Fragrance Aunty' and full-time therapist Funmi Monet on how to choose the right professional and when to seek help TW

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Before I share details of this episode please be aware that we briefly mention suicide and abuse, so if that could be upsetting please feel free t...

Ep. 120: Going through my makeup stash and falling in love all over again

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a Shop my Stash episode; I feel like it's so easy to constantly scroll and buy makeup on social media platforms, often withou...

Ep. 119: Talking identity, Americanisms, the Metaverse and beauty culture with London author Navaz Batliwalla

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is someone I’ve admired from afar for a very long time. While I can’t remember when or how I first discovered Navaz Batliwalla...

Ep. 118: What is UK Black Girl Makeup? With Uche Natori, Funmi Monet and more

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode has been a while in the making and it all started with a voice note. My friend, beauty editor Ava Welsing-Kitcher, who recently ...

Ep. 117: What's on my mind? Feeling guilty, feeling tired, Byoma skincare, beauty events, SPF and more...

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s the episode that almost didn’t happen! I’ve been working on an episode that I think is going to be amazing, but when the time cam...

Ep. 116: Deep Dive into viral Euphoria product Nanoblur

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s another Deep Dive and it’s a super specific episode dedicated to Nanoblur. Nanoblur is an award-winning product from the brand Inde...

Ep. 115: Why family is everything for Sephora Video Marketing Manager Natasha Maldonado

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week my guest is Natasha Maldonado, Video Marketing Manager at beauty mecca Sephora and freelance makeup artist. Born and bred in Los Angeles, Na...

Ep. 114: What's next for Glossier? With TikTok business expert Dulma Altan

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is all about Glossier; how it started and how it's going! If you've kept up with the beauty headlines lately, you'll know that o...

Ep. 113: What's on my birthday beauty wish list?

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a really indulgent one; it’s basically a list of all the makeup products I want for my birthday next week! No deep and meaningful co...