Naked Beauty

As a beauty lover, it can be difficult to find your footing in the sustainability conversation. I’m diving into all things environmentalism this month and learning more every day. Between reflecting on my own habits, combatting climate fatalism with activist Leah Thomas, and exploring the corporation vs. consumer conundrum of environmental marketing with my friend Ivan Entchevitch, there’s a lot to unpack here. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Blomus (Soap Dispenser, Ceramic Tray), Ep.241: Leah Thomas, Futerra Climate Change Attitudes Study, “How to Make Your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly in 2023” (Vogue), “Environmental Impact of Cosmetics & Beauty Products” (Trvst), Reparations Book Club, Early Majority, Onyx Coffee Lab, Le Labo Thé Matcha 26, Humanrace, S’Able Labs, Kjaer Weis, Hello MouthwashJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of Sabrina Elba on the red carpet, then you know just how glowy and graceful of a human she is. So the fact that I got to sit down with Sabrina right before her and husband Idris Elba’s big night at the Oscars made this episode of Naked Beauty all the sweeter. We discuss beauty prep for big events, hair, lashes, her favorite beauty treatments, and we delve deep into the inspiration of Elba’s brand S’Able Labs and what sets it apart in the skincare market.Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: S’Able Labs (Qasil Cleanser, Black Seed Toner, Baobab Moisturizer, Qasil Exfoliating Mask, Rooibos Micellar Water), Bali Body Shower Oil, Kosas Concealer, Hourglass Concealer, Aman Sacred Heart Balm, Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast!Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Sabrina: @sabrinaelba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-hyphenate and fellow podcaster Elise Peterson is here to talk all about her journey as an artist, mother, and beauty enthusiast. While she started out as an editor for Solange’s Saint Heron platform, I first fell in love with Elise’s gorgeous fine art prints. And today as the host of the Cool Moms podcast, Elise is expanding her creativity via conversations with other inspiring Moms. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: German Aesthetics (Vitamin C Serum, Collagen Serum), Circumference Beauty Cleanser, Bio Oil, Neutrogena Sport Sunscreen, Ilia Concealer, Huda Beauty Setting Spray, Ami Colé Concealer, Jones Road Bronzer, Isamaya Beauty Liplacq, Saie MascaraJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Elise: @eliserpeterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Within the world of environmentalism, Leah Thomas’ voice and work as a Black woman holds a value that truly can’t be understated. However, few happen to know that her love for green beauty is what started it all. Today, in an often whitewashed sector and industry, @greengirlleah is determined to provide hope, accessibility, and dimension to the climate conservation. Tune in as we talk about vegan skincare, conscious shopping, waterless beauty products, falling in love with microlocs, greenwashing, and reevaluating consumers’ relationships with the “soft life.”Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Bite Toothpaste, Everist Shampoo, Osea (Face Cleanser, Moisturizer, Hyaluronic Acid, Body Oil), CheapyXO Yung Rapunxel Shampoo Bar, Ilia Tinted Moisturizer, Saie Beauty (Setting Powder, Liquid Blush), Moon Juice (Ting, Magnesi-Om)Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicFollow Leah: @greengirlleah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for this extended chat on all things facial treatment with Dr. Ewoma, who breaks down when it’s time to turn away from all that expensive skincare, the lack of product testing on skin of color, non-ablative vs. ablative lasers, and the importance of having a POC cosmetic doctor. Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Dr. Ewoma: @drewomaukeleghe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the beauty industry has made some progress in terms of authenticity and acceptance, discourse around cosmetic filler still doesn’t feel completely free of judgment. Which is why this episode with cosmetic skin doctor Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe feels so incredibly important. Not only do we delve into what to look for before starting fillers or botox, but Dr. Ewoma breaks down exactly - and I mean exactly - what she does to her own face to achieve a stunning “natural glam” look. Tune in for her radical transparency on filler, the U.K. 's extremely liberal qualifications for cosmetic injectors, upcoming beauty trends and so much more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Klur Symmetry Fluid, Beauty of Joseon, Isntree Watery Sunscreen, Shiseido Skin Filler Serums, Obagi Acne TonerJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Dr. Ewoma: @drewomaukeleghe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently touted as the largest Black-owned beauty company at Target, Melissa Butler’s Lip Bar is truly in a league of its own. But Melissa’s rise to the top was anything but linear. Starting her career out on Wall Street, the Detroit native quickly grew tired of the pressure to represent her entire community in predominantly white spaces. And as a lifelong beauty lover, she couldn’t help notice parallels when it came to diversity and inclusion within the cosmetic industry. From there Lip Bar was born. Tune in as we break down the intersection of colorism and beauty, the importance of giving grace to Black founders, launching her new Gen-Z beauty brand Thread, and so much more. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: The Lip Bar (Bawse Lady, Boy Trouble, Hot Mama), Al Jazeera Carnival, Byredo Vanille Antique, Hanae Mori Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Melissa: @melissarbutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone who follows Candace Marie (marie_mag_), Social Media Strategist and Founder of Black in Corporate, knows that she isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of style and beauty. In fact, when people tell her “I’ve never seen your style before,” she simply replies, “I know.” Tune is as we talk through her journey from growing up in Arkansas to chasing after her luxury fashion dreams in NYC, drawing out her own hair looks, finding style inspiration within her own closet, and so much more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Brown Butter Beauty Detangling Conditioner, Taliah Waajid Co-Wash, Murad Intensive C Radiance Peel, Alpha Liquid Gold Exfoliant, Hyper Skin AHA Mask, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Gucci Lipstick, Danessa Myricks Foundation Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t know about you, but our cultural fascination not just with beauty, but with hotness seems to be on the rise. Since moving to LA, I’ve begun to realize just how much we’ve normalized this pursuit of becoming the most visually attractive versions of ourselves. And discovering Reddit channels like HowToBeHot have only emphasized the fascination. But why are we so obsessed with hotness and who exactly is writing the rule book? Well, I had to hit up the one and only Darian Symoné Harvin to help me break it all down. As one of my favorite Naked Beauty guests and beauty reporters, Darian and I sat down to discuss lip flips and buccal fat removal, question what’s really considered obsessive when it comes to beauty, break down the socioeconomic power behind your hotness, and share our own beauty “maxxing” tips. Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Darian: @darian / @studio.symone Check out Darian’s book “Black Icons in Herstory” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing my discussion on all things fragrance with Redoux’s Asia Grant, this minisode hones in on one of my favorite DIY beauty topics: essential oils. Asia helps break down the distillation process, essential oil hacks, perfume wheels, and using her synesthesia to design beautiful custom fragrances.Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Eden Botanicals (Yuzu and Palo Santo), Saje Diffuser Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Asia: @asia_grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.