Naked Beauty

Before there were DE&I initiatives, shade range expansions, and the branding of “Black-owned” beauty, there was Fashion Fair Cosmetics. Launched back in 1973 by Ebony Magazine’s Eunice Johnson, Fashion Fair has always been created by and made for Black women. And after co-owners Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack purchased the brand in 2017, the brand’s revival has been nothing short of extraordinary. Tune in as I sit down with Desiree to discuss her experience re-launching Fashion Fair and creating equity within the Black community, her personal relationship with beauty and style, and her vast career journey from Obama’s White House to the cosmetics industry. *Please use code BROOKE15 for 15% off at FashionFair.com*Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty of Blackness (HBO), Fashion Fair (Lipstick, Stick Foundation, Crème to Powder Foundation, Loose Setting Powder, Primer Serum), BLK/OPL (Blemish Control Bar, Exfoliating Toner), Kirkland Face Lotion 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: @brookedevard Follow Desiree: @iamthatdesiree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for a rerun of one of my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with Charlotte Palermino, CEO of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother, who I recently caught up with in LA for Rhode Skin’s launch party. This episode was all about unpacking and debunking ALL of the beauty rules that so many of us subscribe to. From daily exfoliation, to DIY skincare, to beauty regulations, there’s a lot to get into! Link to Products Mentioned: Ep.29: Esme Brown, Chemist Confessions Balm Voyage, SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3, CeraVe Retinol, BeautyStat Vitamin C, L’Oreal Revitalift Vitamin C, hanahana beauty Exfoliating Body Bar, CVS Clear Zinc SPF 50, Dr. Loretta Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40, Blue Lizard Mineral SunscreenJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG:@nakedbeautyplanet  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicFollow Charlotte: @charlotteparler/@dieuxskin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over this past year, it has become clear that the skincare industry has reached an inflection point. The market is incredibly oversaturated, celebrities are launching their own skincare lines each week, and anti-girlboss culture has arrived. Perhaps the most striking events to mark this moment are Emily Weiss’s decision to step down as the CEO of Glossier and Kim Kardashian’s launch of her own nine-product line, SKKN. Tune in as Recho Omondi, thought leader and host of The Cutting Room Floor podcast, stops by for a nuanced conversation on the innovation that Glossier brought to beauty culture as well as what Kim K’s entrance into the skincare game could mean for the industry. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.198:Megan O'Neill, My Goop feature, DM roundup on SKKN by Kim K, Le Prunier Plum Oil, Tower 28 Blush, Westman Atelier Blush, Ami Colĕ Lip Oil, Glossier (Stretch Concealer, Cloud Paint, Lip Gloss), epi.logic Cleanser, Paula’s Choice 2% BHA, Youth to the People AHA Toner, Laneige Water Cream, Dr.Jart+ Tiger Cream, Altreno Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicFollow Recho: @omndi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for my headliner interview from #NakedBeautyLive with THE Hair MacGyver herself, Nikki Nelms! After having Nikki on the show back in 2020, I knew that she would be the perfect speaker to round out our Naked Beauty Live Event. With clients like Solange, Zoe Kravtiz, Janelle Monae, and Lil Wayne, you won't want to miss this interview. We discuss the multidimensional roles of hairstylists, Nikki’s early career beginnings, not worrying about industry gatekeepers, and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Doja Cat x Elle, Ep.205: Janelle Monae, Ep.130: Nikki Nelms, Ep.83: Raisa Flowers, Ep.74: Marjon CarlosThank you to Maui Moisture for sponsoring this event! 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: @brookedevard Follow Nikki: @nikkinelms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Saturday, Naked Beauty fans gathered in New York City’s Crosby Hotel for our first post-pandemic live event, and let me tell you, the outcome was INCREDIBLE. So naturally, I knew that I had to share the energy from that day with the rest of our beautiful community! Tune in for my unforgettable beauty founder interviews with hanahana beauty’s Abena Boamah, Ami Colé’s Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, and Topical’s Olamide Olowe. We discuss their career journeys and pivots, finding ways to authentically build brand communities, protecting one’s mental health, changes they want to see in the beauty industry, and so much more. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: NB Event Sizzle Reel, Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil, Topicals (High Roller, Slather), hanahana beauty Shea Body ButtersThank you to Maui Moisture, Supergoop!, Ami Colé, Paula’s Choice, and Topicals for sponsoring this event! 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: @brookedevard Follow Abena, Diarrha, and Olamide: @beanieboamah, @diarrhaxo, @olamideaolowe  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in as I sit down with one of the funniest content creators I know — beauty influencer and all around personality: Kennedy Johnson. We discuss our mutual love of Beyoncé, the exclusivity that can come with curl typing, tips for maintaining hair health, her favorite products, dating in Atlanta, leaving New York. the value of starting your own platform like her platform “Curls for the Girls,” and so much more. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Maui Moisture (Coconut Curl Smoothie, Vanilla Bean Hair Butter & Mist, Shea Butter Mask, Castor & Neem Oil Shampoo & Conditioner, Coconut Milk Mousse), Jordana Lip Liner (Brown), Skinglass (Lip Gloss, Moisturizer), Sephora Bronzing Baking Powder, Maybelline (Mascara Great Lash, Sky High)Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Kennedy: @presidentkennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the beauty industry has recently made efforts to reach the skincare needs of women of color, there is undoubtedly room for improvement. Enter Esthetician Nayamka Roberts AKA the @labeautyologist. Tune in to hear her expert skincare advice, favorite products, thought process behind the now infamous 60-second cleansing rule, combatting unrealistic skincare standards, the benefits of HydraFacials, dermaplaning and more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Cleanser, Allies of Skin (Silk Amino Cleanser, Daily Treatment Moisturizer), Brow Down Studios Brow Pencil, Refy Brow Sculpt, Glossier (Boy Brow, Brow Flick), Soft Services Clay Mask Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicFollow Nayamka: @labeautyologist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a complicated topic with a lot of nuance but I wanted to share my POV with you all! Should Celebrities Be Transparent about Plastic Surgery: Article on Nylon Naked Beauty Live Show Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-beauty-live-a-celebration-of-beauty-culture-tickets-337496018677Marc Jacobs facelift transparency hereDr. Jacono Instagram Join the community on IG @nakedbeautyplanet ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode begins with my thoughts on this year’s red carpet: the beauty looks that made an impact and the moments I wish had more impact! And yes, we get into Kim Kardashian’s look and the diet conversation that it brought on. I also share why I wore what I wore to the Met Gala after party. Then I am joined by 26-year old photographer Flo Ngala with an *exclusive* interview where she shares her experience shooting inside the gala itself and why it sort of feels like a high school cafeteria, her experience as a Black female photographer, and so much more. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: My Met Gala Look,  Ep.195: Josephine Baker, Ep.205: Janelle Monáe, Essence on Tignon Law, Vogue on Kiki Layne, Met Gala 2022 (Flo Ngala)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: @brookedevard Follow Flo: @flongala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the beauty industry continues to embrace ingredients like turmeric, ashwagandha, and amla, the history of Southeast Asian beauty as a whole must be recognized and appreciated. This is one of the many reasons why I was so happy to speak with Ranavat’s Michelle Ranavat, who sat down to discuss her unlikely path to becoming Sephora’s very first Southeast Asian beauty brand founder. Tune in as she also shares her experience as the daughter of immigrants, her journey to embracing cultural beauty rituals such hair oiling, the magic of saffron, navigating her battle with postpartum shedding and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.47: Ayurvedic Beauty, Ranavat (Saffron Serum, Cream Cleanser, Resurfacing Mask, Kansa Wand)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: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.