BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion

Charisse Kenion is a beauty journalist who's never stopped being obsessed with beauty. Each week Charisse looks at beauty standards, interviews your faves, looks at the things that make us different and of course, shares her opinion on the latest makeup, skincare and hair products. She breaks down trends and history and you can think of her as your personal shopper when it comes to all things beauty.Find Charisse on Instagram or Threads @charisse_kenion and check out her TikTok @charissekenion for video content. Please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.

Ep. 300: Beauty isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a form of ritual. Talking beauty as communication with New York-based makeup artist Michela Wariebi
Apr 25, 2025 – 00:58:20
Ep. 299: The Week in Beauty; What I’m loving right now; Erin Parson’s $800 moisturiser, chatting to Felicia Walker AKA @thisthatbeauty plus Meet the Founder with OSEA’s Melissa Palmer
Apr 18, 2025 – 01:09:18
Ep. 298: Why the kids need to learn the art of referencing, using AI as a creative tool and staying curious with Aston Em, the fashion content creator with the juiciest skin
Apr 11, 2025 – 01:13:29
Ep. 297: Why are we so obsessed with the ‘90s when it comes to hair? Talking iconic black hairstyles and unforgettable '90s moments with Nneka Allison of HoochTeeStyle
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:28:37
Ep. 296: Aspirational fashion marketing and the unattainable Abercrombie and Fitch aesthetic with Justin Friedman, stylist and creator of archive fashion account @tomfordforgucci
Mar 21, 2025 – 01:20:08
Ep. 295: Thoughts on Paris Fashion Week. Schiaparelli to Tom Ford plus *that* Prada show in Milan. Visiting the Alaïa, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent exhibitions plus the best coffee in Paris
Mar 14, 2025 – 00:54:07
Ep. 294: ‘It’s cringe until it’s cute!’ Talking glam squads and the myth of the overnight success with makeup artist and creator Lila Childs
Mar 7, 2025 – 01:02:41
Ep. 293: Backstage beauty trends at London Fashion Week – no more perfection, we’re all tired!
Feb 28, 2025 – 00:21:56
Ep. 292: Talking transformation, being obsessed with the details and the beauty of a life lived with Phyllis Cohen - makeup artist, illustrator and creator of Face Lace
Feb 21, 2025 – 01:27:58
Ep. 291: The Week in Beauty; monumental minimalism at Calvin Klein’s NYFW show plus medical wigs with Yumiko Hikage and Meet the Founder with Daniel Isaacs of Medik8
Feb 14, 2025 – 00:41:37
Ep. 290: The importance and beauty of Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria’s debut show at Paris Fashion Week
Feb 8, 2025 – 00:37:32
Ep. 289: Talking mental health, identity and the importance of getting outside with Celeste Bell, daughter of punk legend Poly Styrene
Jan 31, 2025 – 01:19:56
Ep. 288: Sleepless nights and many flights - what it’s like to be a MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist with Vilde Feste
Jan 24, 2025 – 00:53:46
Ep. 287: Talking like we’re on FaceTime with Tefi Pessoa. From the morning bloat to why she loves pop culture and why we should all stay weird
Jan 18, 2025 – 01:15:38
Ep. 286: My life in makeup, with Sara Wren, the queen of the flushed cheek and Director of Artistry at Milk Makeup
Dec 20, 2024 – 01:11:15
Ep. 285: Talking redefining beauty, misinformation, living in reality versus delusion and why French girl chic is a myth with skincare expert and founder of Dieux, Charlotte Palermino
Dec 13, 2024 – 00:50:48
Ep. 284: Is your skincare ruining your sex life? Do we really need Vitamin C for glowing skin? Esthetician and skincare expert Alicia Lartey answers all these questions and more
Dec 6, 2024 – 01:02:49
Ep. 283: Braid queen Aminata Kamara takes us behind the scenes of the fashion industry, from backstage tears and disordered eating to the importance of collaboration and betting on yourself
Nov 29, 2024 – 01:00:30
Ep. 282: The Week in Beauty; A new Sephora store in the UK, transforming Cristin Milioti into Sofia Falcone in HBO’s The Penguin, plus Meet the Founder with Denise Vasi of Maed Beauty
Nov 22, 2024 – 00:45:32
Ep. 281: How iconic beauties of the ‘70s and the fashion and music of the ‘90s inspired makeup artist James Boehmer to dream, discover and create
Nov 14, 2024 – 01:22:33
Ep. 280: Curating your social media, the beauty of makeup at the movies and building a new identity with OG beauty YouTuber Sam Chapman, formerly of Pixiwoo
Nov 8, 2024 – 00:54:06
Ep. 279: Talking labels, staying authentic, early days of beauty YouTube and West Indian beauty ideals with plus size content creator, influencer and model Lauren Nicole
Nov 1, 2024 – 00:49:07
Ep. 278: The Week in Beauty; the highs, lows and history of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – plus Meet the Founder with Skinfix’s Amy Gordinier
Oct 25, 2024 – 00:49:46
Ep. 277: Talking makeup, art, subjectivity and making your foundation last longer with Dom Skinner Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics
Oct 17, 2024 – 01:08:37
Ep. 276: How 80s bodybuilder Lisa Lyon changed beauty standards forever
Oct 14, 2024 – 00:43:55
Ep. 275: Fashion month hair and beauty moments for SS25; from the alien beauty of Rick Owens; subtle contouring at Saint Laurent and shimmering sweat at Torisheju + more
Oct 11, 2024 – 00:40:07
Ep. 274: Listen along to episode 6 of In Vogue: The 90s – The American Moment; from groundbreaking models Jenny Shimizu and Tyson Beckford to my '90s beauty moment: Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist
Oct 8, 2024 – 00:15:57
Ep. 273: Listen along to episode 5 of In Vogue: The 90s – Hip Hop takes fashion. From Dapper Dan to icons Lil’ Kim, Mary J Blige and Missy Elliott. Bonus interview with makeup artist Nzingha
Oct 4, 2024 – 00:34:11
Ep. 272: Listen along to episode 4 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Rise of the Met Gala. From fashion documentary Unzipped to the arrival of the Internet and how the Met Gala became a global media event.
Sep 27, 2024 – 00:20:46
Ep. 271: Welcome to my chaotic London Fashion Week SS25 hair and beauty round-up; ft. Terry Barber at Richard Quinn; Bea Sweet at Feben and Aoife Cullen at Sinead Gorey + more
Sep 20, 2024 – 00:36:49
Ep. 270: Listen along to episode 3 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Hollywood Merger. From Elizabeth Hurley in that Versace dress to the arrival of Tom Ford at Gucci and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet
Sep 15, 2024 – 00:18:08
Ep. 269: Listen along to episode 2 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Fashion Rebels. From iD magazine to grunge to the British invasion of designers, artists and Brit Pop
Sep 14, 2024 – 00:15:45
Ep. 268: Listen along to episode 1 of In Vogue: The 90s - All Change at Vogue. From Madonna’s first cover to the arrival of supermodel Kate Moss
Sep 13, 2024 – 00:17:46
Ep. 267: The Week in Beauty: Hunter Schafer for Shiseido, Angelina Jolie for Tom Ford and Rihanna for Dior. Plus Meet the Founder with Anna Ayers of Rahua
Sep 6, 2024 – 00:38:30
Ep. 266: Makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez talks labels, manifesting, dupes, trends, and why AI is destroying creativity
Aug 30, 2024 – 01:02:35
Ep. 265: July makeup favourites featuring Gabbriette x MAC Cosmetics' viral lip combo kit; Half Magic Met Gala shimmers, face palettes from Make Up For Ever and more
Jul 26, 2024 – 00:30:16
Ep. 264: Hydration special; the products I’m loving from head to toe. Featuring Laneige, The Inkey List, Naturium and more
Jul 19, 2024 – 00:16:30
Ep. 263: Everything you need to know about the Bondi Sands sunscreen controversy – the brand responds. Also, meet some new sunscreens I’m loving
Jul 12, 2024 – 00:31:34
Ep. 262: How Mia Goth transformed into MaXXXine with head of makeup Sarah Rubano and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh
Jul 5, 2024 – 00:44:16
Ep. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and more
Jun 28, 2024 – 00:27:33
Ep. 260: The rise and fall of 2000s magazine Suede
Jun 21, 2024 – 00:26:43
Ep. 259: Unlocking new scent memories with Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Fragrance faves right now.
Jun 14, 2024 – 00:24:35
Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves
Jun 7, 2024 – 00:59:02
Ep. 257: The Week in Beauty: Youthforia's weak AF statement on inclusivity is too little, too late
Jun 4, 2024 – 00:16:08
Ep. 256: ‘Palestine on my mind, while I still have to go to work.’ Bella Hadid on resilience
May 30, 2024 – 00:14:06
Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print
May 24, 2024 – 00:21:23
Ep. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a show
May 18, 2024 – 01:02:20
Ep. 253: Behind the scenes of Rose Glass movie Love Lies Bleeding with the costume, hair and makeup heads and why it’s the next cult classic
May 10, 2024 – 00:53:57
Ep. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positives
May 9, 2024 – 00:35:13
Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju
May 4, 2024 – 00:35:47

Recent Reviews

Hmm m

Keep doing you!!!

I found one of your videos on tik tok and fell in love. I love this podcast and thank you so much for doing what you do!!!
Aryngold

My new BF?

Love how Charisse gets her guests too open up and I really appreciate her take on the beauty landscape!
awleuterio

Mind blown

Chaisse has a gift for interviews and discussing nuanced topics. Yes this podcast is beauty driven but her talent for taking conversations to the next level creates an engaged conversation that’s never stale or limited by topics. A true talent!
ERGandme

Such good vibes

This is such a relaxing podcast - interesting beauty info, well-structured show, and it sounds nice. I have learned about several new favorite beauty influencers because of this pod.
Moxiie

Thoughtfully Human With Beauty At The Center

Charisse is such a natural. She puts guests at ease and makes time fly. Don’t miss this gem.
Schaebreezy

Hooked on the Beauty Me Podcast!

Charisse is talented and has a knack for finding intriguing guests. The content she creates makes me feel like I am sitting with friends, listening to the latest trends. I am excited to hear more of her essentials and recommendations. The podcast is full of laughs and is a positive outlet for all listeners. I can’t wait for more episodes!
gmdavin

Beauty Me is Fabulous

The first episode alone has me hooked! I can’t wait to hear more from Charisse Kenion. Her interview with @flowsphenom is perfectly balanced between personal and professional plus beauty and business. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in the beauty industry on any level. Meanwhile, I will myself be staying tuned for the coming episodes!! Thank you Charisse for bringing your voice and experience into the podcast universe. Great work.