Naked Beauty

When it comes to your hair care routine, Act+Acre founder Helen Reavy is all about putting your scalp first. After working as a hairstylist to celebrities and models for many years and witnessing her clients’ hair go through so much internal and external stress, Helen decided to build a brand that would take a different approach to the problem at hand. Tune in to hear how Helen and her husband formulated their cold-pressed, environmentally savvy hair care line as well as Helen’s incredible journey working within the beauty industry. From growing up in Northern Ireland, to going on tour with Alicia Keys, to working with Pat Mcgrath, there’s so much to get into! Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Act+Acre Products (DISCOUNT CODE: BROOKEDEVARD15), Kat Von D Brow Pencil, RMS Eye Polish, Paula’s Choice 2% Liquid BHA, Supergoop! Glowscreen, Vichy FoundationJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Helen: @helenreaveyStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At only 14 years old, Kheris Rogers is determined to change the way that young people think about their own beauty. After experiencing racism and colorism by the time she was 11, Kheris began her journey towards self-love, and ultimately started her own clothing line, Flexin’ In My Complexion. Today, Kheris might just be the coolest teenager on the internet and we all have something to learn from her. From mental health, to building an empire, to (of course) beauty products, there’s a lot packed in this minisode! Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Keys (Cleanser, Mask), Item Beauty Mascara, Fenty Gloss BombJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Kheris: @kherispoppin / @officialflexininmycomplexionStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to beauty, Denise Vasi has done it all. After signing with Ford modelling agency as a pre-teen and becoming an actress on All My Children in her twenties, Denise ultimately founded her own wellness brand Maed, which aims to help all women find an accessible and enjoyable wellness routine. Tune in for her experiences with multi-cultural beauty, learning to embrace her curves, and navigating self-care as a mom of two. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beautycounter (Eyeshadow Palette, Sunscreen Stick), Saie Dew Blush (Rose), Kosas (Revealer Concealer, Powder), RMS Wild with Desire, Henne Organics (Lip Mask, Lip Scrub), Bite Beauty Mascara, Ilia Eyeliner, Biossance Mineral Sunscreen, Symbiome Reparative Serum, Hanni Shave PillowJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Denise: @denisevasi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s be real, establishing a serene and luxurious shower routine isn’t as easy as it looks. Whether you’re living in a tiny apartment, are on a budget, or just can’t seem to find the time to relax, there’s always something in the way of a truly wonderful shower experience. So for this episode, I turned to the experts! Tune in for unforgettable tips from hanahana beauty’s Abena Boamah, Wildling Beauty’s Britta Plug, Dieux Skin’s Charlotte Palmerino, and yours truly. From contrast showers to scalp scrubs to rosewater rinses, there’s a whole lot to get into. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Redoux Turmeric Botanical Bar, Saje soap, milk + honey Lemon & Vanilla body polish, Flamingo razor, Alaffia Lavender Body Wash, hanahana beauty (Exfoliating Bar, Eucalyptus Shea Butter), Klur Gentle Matter, Wildling Beauty Aura Collection, Preston Konrad Candles, Otherland Candles, Goop Scalp Scrub ShampooJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Abena (@beanieboamah), Britta (@britta_beauty), Charlotte ( Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the word “influencer” even entered our vocabulary, Rocky Barnes was on Instagram, slowly but surely building a community and showing off her incredible sense of style. After entering the modeling industry in college and being told that she was “too fit” and a little “too brown,” Rocky decided to set her own path. Today, as a new mom and visionary for unisex clothing brand The Brightside, she is KILLING IT. Tune in for an incredible discussion on growing up half-Filipina, playing Justin Bieber’s love interest in the Girlfriend music video, and dealing with the pressure to “bounce back” postpartum.Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: The Skin Witch (@skinwitchla), Sonya Dakar Omega Oil, Biossance Vitamin C Rose Oil, Mara Algae + Moringa Oil, Sun Bum Baby Bum SPF 50, Shiseido UV Protective Stick Foundation SPF 37, Tom Ford (Mascara, Lip Blush), Bianca Hillier (@biancacolour) Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Rocky: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about answering the fantastic beauty questions that you, Naked Beauty Planet, have sent my way! Tune in for my thoughts on treating chronically dry skin, finding the perfect wedding day makeup, and exploring laser hair removal for dark complexions. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Topicals Faded, hanahana beauty Exfoliating Bar and Shea Butter, First Aid Beauty KP Body Scrub, Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA, Fur Ingrown Concentrate, “Everything Dark-Skinned Folk Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal”Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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.

After more than a year of quarantine in sweatpants and no makeup, our Hot Girl Summer is clearly overdue. But where exactly to begin? Thankfully, Instyle’s Senior Beauty Editor Kayla Greaves, Women’s Health Beauty Director Kristina Rodulfo, and Teen Vogue’s Fashion and Beauty Director Tahirah Hairston are here to help. Tune in for a breadth of beauty products and advice as we begin to safely emerge back into the world. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Brooke: Tower28 (Cream Blush, Cream Bronzer, Almond and Cashew Milk Lip Jelly), Kosas Concealer, Supergoop! (Daily Sunscreen, Unseen Sunscreen), Vogue Beauty Feature, about-face Eye PaintsKayla: Vitamix, Dr. Barbara Sturm Foam Cleanser, Melé Hyperpigmentation Serum, Kiehl's Vitamin C Serum, BeautyStat Vitamin C Serum, Peter Thomas Roth Blackhead Treatment, Fenty Body Lava, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I talked with entrepreneur, creator, and fellow podcaster Pia Baroncini about her relationship to pregnancy, beauty, privilege, and so much more. Pia’s refreshing sense of honesty and vulnerability when it comes to her fertility struggles, learning to love her body unconditionally, finding balance in her career and marriage, and checking her own privilege as a white woman in fashion is one that you aren’t going to want to miss. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Everything is the Best (My Episode), Furtuna (Face & Eye Serum, Eye Cream), Goop Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Serum, Dr. Dennis Gross (Alpha Beta Peel Pads, FaceWare Pro), Crown Affair (Deep Conditioning Mask, Dry Shampoo), BeautyCounter (Shampoo, Conditioner), Saie Slip Tint, Westman Atelier Foundation Stick, Sunday Riley Good Genes, The Ordinary Caffeine Eye Serum, Topicals Faded, NadinolaJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for this minisode with Kosas’s Sheena Yaitanes discussing the story behind her brand’s Chemistry Serum Deodorant, which might just be the only natural deodorant that I can stick to!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Schmidt’s Rose + Black Pepper, milk+honey, Each & Every, Native, megababe Rosy Pits, Donna Karan Cashmere MistJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG:@nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Sheena: @sheena/@kosasStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, I decided to bring my mother and grandmother back to Naked Beauty! Over this past year, as our roles have shifted to mom, grandma and great-grandma, so have our takes on beauty, style, and wellness. Tune in for an intimate and hilarious interview with my mom and grandma on how they fell in love with fashion, learned to grow into their confidence, and ultimately, learned to feel beautiful across every stage of life. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.12: How to Age Gracefully but Still Keep it Sexy While You're Young, Tata Harper, Face Hero OilJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG:@nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleThanks 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.

Charlotte Palermino, CEO of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother, is here to make you rethink ALL of the beauty rules that we have subscribed to (oftentimes, without question). After jumping on board the clean beauty train in the mid-2000s only to find her skin more irritable than ever, Charlotte realized just how tricky beauty marketing could be. Today as a beauty founder, licensed aesthetician, and “reformed clean beauty buyer,” Charlotte’s approach to the industry is extremely nuanced and a good reminder that this good vs. evil skincare thing is really not serving us as consumers. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation unpacking the myths around daily exfoliation, DIY skincare, beauty regulations, and of course, sunscreen. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Products: 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 Sunscreen, EleVen by Venus Williams, Biore Watery Essence, SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid CreamResources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a holistic esthetician and co-founder of Wildling Beauty, Britta Plug is here to help us all have a stronger understanding of the relationship between our skin, our physical health, and our mental wellbeing. After learning about wellness treatments at a young age and navigating through her own health issues, Britta found her way to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and fell in love.Tune in for a rich conversation on the history of gua sha, learning how to honor and appreciate TCM as a white beauty founder, and why we need to be paying attention to our “facial posture.” Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: “Why Gua Sha is the Original Form of At-Home Self-Care” (Vogue), Wildling Beauty (Empress Wand, Empress Oil, Aura Stone), Stop AAPI Hate Resources, Inkbox Tattoos, Lauren’s All Purpose Salve, Sigil Scent, Saie Beauty (Glow Gel, Brow Butter)Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG:@nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Britta: @britta_beauty/@wildling_beautyStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“People need to reassess what a “dream job” is...what you [really] have to know is what you want.” - Jerri DeVard AKA my MomIn addition to being a fabulous mother and grandmother, my mom just so happens to have decades of experience at Fortune 100 companies as a senior marketing executive. And so for this episode, we sat down to discuss her career journey in corporate America (including her job at Revlon!), advocating for yourself in the workplace, finding a role where you’ll thrive, mentorship, and so much more. Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Opinion: We Must Shift From Inclusion Rhetoric to Accountability and Consequences (AdAge); Kosas Concealer; Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA); Lucas PawPaw Ointment; LaRoche Posay Cicaplast Balm, Supergoop! Lip BalmJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Jerri: @jdevardStay in touch with me: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Sheena Yaitanes decided to pursue her dream and establish her own beauty company, the world of clean makeup was well...lacking. Color schemes were dull and payoff was very weak. That is, until Kosas came on the scene. With bright pigments and gorgeous ingredient lists full of clean, active ingredients, these products have become absolute staples in my makeup bag. Tune in for a fabulous interview with Sheena in which we discuss the brand’s origin story, her love of creating makeup, and how she is working to build a stigma-free and inclusive work environment. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Kosas (Concealer, Blush, 10-Second Eyeshadow), HoliFrog (Vitamin C Cleanser, AHA + BHA Treatment), Naturium Ceramide Cream, Odele Air Dry Styler, Briogeo (Don't Despair, Repair! Hair Mask and Shampoo, Saint Jane CBD Facial Oil, Ep.154: Olamide Olowe, Hemp Seed OilJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG:@nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Sheena: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I have a story. It’s hard, it’s gnarly but what I’m doing with it - that’s the work.”- Sophia RoeThis week, I’m bringing back one of my favorite episodes with chef and storyteller Sophia Roe! Sophia’s wisdom, humor and excitement for life are all so refreshing and a joy to witness. Her experience growing up with a mother who suffered from substance abuse, learning to love and embrace her brown skin, and ultimately becoming a chef determined to make food more accessible and enjoyable for all is truly remarkable. Tune in to hear us talk about the correlation between skin and food, curly hair (which she just cut off by the way!), her stint at MILK Makeup, and the lack of diversity within the wellness industry. Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: Matthew Miller Skin, The Nue Co. Topical-C, Ziip Beauty, D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic, Koh Gen Do Foundation, BeautyCounter Eyeliner, Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Sticks, Kjaer Weis Cream Blush, Glossier Boy Brow (Clear), Rituel de Fille Concealer, Weleda Sensitive Skin Facial Moisturizer, Surreal Skincare, Vive Sauna SPF, Waso Gentle Cleanser, Cosmedix Purity Clean, DevaCurl Heaven in Hair, Violette_FRResources: Food & Feelings with Sophia Roe (Cherry Bomb), Hemp Oil, Palo Santo Oil, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have yet to uncover the genius that is Olamide Olowe, you are in for a ride. As the co-founder of fast-growing Gen-Z beauty brand Topicals, Olamide and her co-founder Claudia Teng have tapped into their science backgrounds and personal experience with chronic skin conditions, all to create a brand that makes hyperpigmentation and eczema kind of fun...and, dare I say...hot? Tune in for an incredible discussion on Gen-Z beauty trends, securing VC funding as a Black woman, the clinical skincare comeback, and so much more!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: Topicals Faded, Bread Beauty Supply Hair Wash, Olaplex No.3, Necessaire, Lip Bar Lip Liner, Fenty Beauty Hydrating Foundation, fresh Soy Cleanser, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Black Girl SunscreenResources: The Age of Instagram Face (Jia Tolentino), Ep.135: Gabrielle Union & Larry Sims, Jackie Aina: Mask-friendly Makeup, @vchairstudios, Hannah Bronfman Naked Beauty Episodes, Zone of Genius (Forbes)Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“This country insists that our racial identity is beside the point, that it has nothing to do with being bullied, or passed over for promotion, or cut off every time we talk... It’s like being ghosted, I suppose, where, deprived of all social cues, I have no relational gauge for my own behavior. I ransack my mind for what I could have done, could have said...” - Cathy Park Hong in Minor FeelingsLast week’s massage parlor shootings in Atlanta, and the overall rise in anti-Asian rhetoric over this past year is simply unacceptable. The gaslighting and erasure of the AAPI experience is violent. And so on this episode, I sat down with Soko Glam’s Charlotte Cho, Vogue’s Lucie Zhang, and Instagram’s Natalie Chan to unpack all of it. From their experiences growing up in a predominately white society, to being hypersexualized as young Asian women, to being othered within the beauty industry, there’s a lot to talk about and I can’t wait for you to tune in.Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Resources: Ep.113:Charlotte Cho, Ep.20: Lucie Zhang, PBS: Asian Americans, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Daniel Dae Kim Speaks to Congress About Anti-Asian HateJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow our guests: Charlotte (@charlottejcho), Lucie (@lucie.zhang), Natalie (@missnattychan)Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan, co-hosts of the award-winning podcast Fat Mascara, are here to remind us that beauty doesn’t always need to be taken so seriously. Sitting down with these two hilarious beauty editors to discuss our thoughts on being transparent about cosmetic surgery, interviewing celebrities in the beauty space, and 2021 beauty trends made for a truly fantastic episode that will definitely make you chuckle. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: Skinmedica TNS Serum, Heraux Anti-Inflammaging Serum, Rare Beauty Blush, Surratt Beauty Lash Curler, Trini London Lip + Cheek Tint, Decorte Eyeshadow, Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Cream, Ziip Nano Current Device, The Light Salon LED MaskResources: Brooke’s Fat Mascara Episode, Making Faces (Kevyn Aucoin), Survival of the Prettiest, Fat Mascara: Dr. Susan Taylor, Fat Mascara: Drew Elliot, Fat Mascara: Kim Kardashian & Allison StatterJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have been living through this global pandemic for a year now, and I don’t know about you, but figuring out how to feel cute at home has definitely been a challenge. So of course, I had to turn to my fabulous Naked Beauty guests for advice. From Tamu McPherson’s ideas for lowkey elegant looks to Darian Symone’s tips on cozy fragrances, there’s something to help everyone hit the reset button this spring. Sit back, tune in, and enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Products: Kosas Concealer, Room Shop Scrunchies, Skims Long Sleeve Boyfriend T-Shirt, Alo Joggers, Glossier You, Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, Adam Selman Sport, Lounge (U.K.), BaserangeResources: Ep.149: Darian Symone, Ep.150: Erica Chidi, Ep.151: Tamu McPherson, Ep.152: Amelia GlumJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode with my dear friend Amelia Glum could not have come at a more important time. As many of us navigate stress and mental health challenges throughout this pandemic, Amelia’s personal testimony of overcoming codependency, leaving a relationship that no longer served her, prioritizing spirit over ego, and embracing one’s inner child is SO IMPORTANT. It is a reminder to us all just how much strength it takes to be vulnerable, and I can’t wait for you all to tune in. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:2Beauty: Briogeo (Scalp Detoxifying Shampoo, Co-Wash), Olaplex No.3, Béla Nektar Alternative Retinol, Paula’s Choice (20% Niacinamide, 2% BHA), Topicals Faded Serum, Kate Somerville ExfoliKateResources: Ep.22: Amelia, Codependents Anonymous 12-Step ProgramJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Amelia: @ama__gStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode with fashion editor and influencer Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds is one that I have been looking forward to for a very long time! If Tamu’s bright clothing and short afro haven’t already graced your Instagram feeds, then you are definitely missing out. After growing up with a relentless love for fashion, Tamu spent years rising through the ranks of Milan’s fashion scene and now runs her own digital publication that’s all about fashion, beauty, wellness, and culture. Tune in for Tamu’s beauty routine debut, her fashion predictions for 2021, and perspective on what it means to be a Black woman in Italy. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Cocokind Matcha Moisture Stick, Korres Greek Yogurt Probiotic Gel Cream, Nivea Moisturizer, Julisis Gold Wash Day, Ren Gel Cleanser, Vintner’s Daughter Serum, Kjaer Weis (Facial Oil and Cream Blush), Tata Harper (Body Oil and Body Scrub), Sacred Rosewater Facial Mist, Muji Travel Size Atomizer, May Lindstrom (Honey Mud Mask and Cleansing Oil), Olio E Osso Lip Balm, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one thing LOOM CEO and co-founder Erica Chidi wants women to understand, it’s our own bodies. With a breadth of knowledge in reproductive and sexual health as well as nutrition, Erica’s approach to navigating womxn’s health is what we all need to be paying attention to. Whether it’s the relationship between food and our cycles or a period-friendly skincare routine, or her favorite natural beauty products, there’s so much to learn from this episode. So sit back, grab a notepad, and get into it! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Skincare: Vintner’s Daughter, Kypris (Beauty Elixir I, Cerulean Face Mask, Puff of Love Moisturizer, Body Elixir), Supergoop! Unseen SunscreenMakeup: Kosas Lipstick (Electra), Sunnies Face Fluffmatte (Mood), Kjaer Weis (Cream Blush, Foundation), The Feathered BrowBody/Hair: Mr. Singha’s Mustard Bath, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes, Vertley CBD Bath Soak, natureofthings Restorative Floral Bath, Kinky Curly Knot TodayResources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking about the future of beauty on this episode! Esteemed beauty journalist Darian Symone is back with fresh takes on the beauty industry and its complicated relationship to both politics and pop culture. We talk about the fall of the Girl Boss era, how we expect brands to show up post-BLM, why every celebrity has a beauty line, what working out looks like now that we can’t go to the gym, the future of nail art & so much more. It’s become clear that Beauty is evolving at record speed & Darian is here to help us keep up! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Products: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Bolden SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer, Black Girl Sunscreen, Dieux Eye Mask, Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief, Topicals Faded, Milk Makeup Vegan Cleanser, Kosas 10-Second Liquid EyeshadowDarian’s Body Oil: Sunflower Oil (2oz), Pumpkin Seed Oil (1oz), Grapefruit and Black Pepper Essential Oils (a few drops)Resources: Ep.33: Darian Symone, Peloton App, AOC Vogue Video, @theeditorialnailJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Email your beauty questions to [email protected] with the subject line “Beauty Question”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 :) Follow Darian: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abena Boamah, founder of hanahana beauty, is back and we have so much to catch up on! Since our last interview, hanahana has blown up and continued to build upon its mission of disrupting the global beauty industry and uplifting women of color. Tune in for a discussion on Abena’s brand ideology, the joy of making your own beauty products, as well as a few hilarious quarantine tales.Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Beauty: hanahana beauty (use code NAKED for 10%), Tower 28 (SOS Spray, Highlighter Balm, Lip Gloss) Glossier Lip Gloss, Cocokind (Rosewater Toner, Watermelon Hemp Oil), Odacité Serum, Le Prunier Plum Oil, Hibiscus Oil, COSRX Acne StickersResources: Ep. 51: Abena Boamah, Glossier’s Black-Owned Beauty Grant Recipients, Abena’s Ted Talk, Ep.140: Jess DefinoJoin 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so happy to share that Naked Beauty is officially back! In this new year of beauty, self-love, and exploration, I want to start by discussing the power of setting your intentions. Whether it’s deciding to declutter that stash of products, or write down your annual goals, or simply to be present with your emotions, this is the time to manifest exactly what you want. So sit back, grab that pen and paper, and get ready to reflect! My book recommendation: Untamed by Glennon DoyleJoin 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.

Mavi was born 9/9/20 — which means I’m 6 weeks into my life as a new Mom! I wanted to record this episode for you all to share my labor and delivery experience, post-partum body thoughts, what it’s been like breastfeeding & more. We even share a little bit of Mavi’s current beauty routine! My husband & Mavi & my Mom join me for this very special episode. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Earth Mama Nipple Butter, Bodily Nipple Cream, Frida Post Partum Kit, Dr.Sturm Mini Molecular Baby Skincare, Gro-To Baby Bath Products 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.

When it comes to discussing her body, Bianca Sia isn’t afraid to get into it! Tune in for a hilarious and honest discussion on coming into your body, being sexualized as a young girl, and shutting down cat callers (all of all ages lol). Make sure to listen to our full episode [Spotify, Apple Podcasts] if you missed it! 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 :) Follow Bianca: @ifuxwitbianca and make sure to check out How Neal FeelStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When people ask me about my favorite podcasts, How Neal Feel almost immediately comes to mind. No, it has nothing to do with beauty or fashion, but that’s not the point. See, what makes this show so special is the dynamic between co-hosts comedian Neal Brennan and actress Bianca Sia. Which is exactly why this episode with Bianca was a dream come true! Not only did we dive into her experience on the show, but we addressed the challenges she has faced working in an industry that tends to include the word “beautiful” in the job description. Tune in for a hilarious and vast discussion on her Persian and Panamanian roots, getting ready for the Oscars, handling rejection, and so much more! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Malin&Goetz Scalp Detox Mask, Aesop Primrose Cream, Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum, Korean Spa Scrubbers, Rosewater Spray, SEDU Styling IronJoin 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 :) Follow Bianca: @ifuxwitbianca and make sure to check out How Neal FeelStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does self-care always involve a purchase? Can you get the benefits of collagen and retinol in a drink? Does the world really need butt masks? Beauty writer Jess Defino and I tackle these questions and more on this leftovers edition of the #nakedbeautypodcast. Make sure you listen to our full episode [Spotify, Apple Podcasts] if you missed it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to streetwear, fashion, and beauty PR, Sandrine Charles is absolutely one to watch! After years of experience within the industry, she is finally starting her own agency, Sandrine Charles Consulting. And with Daily Paper, KNC Beauty, and Alife on her client list, it is clear that she’s bringing a number of cool kid brands along for the ride. But that’s not all. In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Sandrine and Teen Vogue’s EIC Lindsay Peoples Wagner were inspired to launch an initiative that will continuously work to ensure that Black people have a seat at the fashion and beauty table. Enter Black in Fashion Council. Tune in to hear about the goals of the new initiative, Sandrine’s personal career journey, and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: BEAUTY: Oribe HTC Collection, Cetaphil Daily Cleanser, Cetaphil Eczema Moisturizer, Clean & Clear Astringent, Neutrogena Oil Cleanser, Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Mask, Apa Beauty Toothbrush, Laura Napier Beauty Cleansing Wipes, CeraVe AM Sunscreen, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Black Girl SunscreenRESOURCES: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We are living in a time when it is almost impossible to distinguish our own urges and our own sense of empowerment from the beauty standards we have been fed since birth”- Clean Beauty Writer Jess DefinoThis interview with beauty and wellness writer Jess Defino is one that you are going to want to listen to over and over again. TRUST. Whether your skincare routine is two steps or ten, beauty pervades all of our lives in one way or another, and it’s time that we discuss why. Tune in for an incredibly deep discussion with Jess on the B.S. behind clean skincare, the danger of overhyping new ingredients, and whether you can ever really have a feminist beauty routine. Pull out a notepad and get ready to soak up all of this knowledge! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Kari Gran Essential SPF 28, Shea Terra Organics Tamanu Oil, Powdered Goat Milk, For The Biome (Shield Face Serum, Soothe Powder Cleanser), One Love Organics, Gressa Skin (Foundation Serum, Eye Tint), “Are You Misusing Hyaluronic Acid” (Harper’s Bazaar)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 :) Follow Jessica: @jessicadefino_ & https://jessicalyarbrough.com/articles/Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My fellow beauty podcasters Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins from the show Breaking Beauty stopped by to talk about the evolution of the industry and the products that we need to be paying attention to. With years and years of experience as editors, these women have practically tried every product under the sun. Tune in for their favorite drugstore dupes and clean beauty swaps! Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: Okoko Cosmetiques Beauté Majestique Gel-to-Milk Multipurpose Cleanser, Ayuna The Facial High, Alypyn Beauty Plant Genius Survival Serum, Versed Skin Soak Cream, Cle De Peau Essence, Biossance Mineral Sunscreen, Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, Dermalogica PreCleanse, SkinCeuticals C E FerulicMAKEUP: NYX Lipstick (Euro Trash), Maybelline Sensational Lipstick (Almond Hustle), Essence Cosmetics Lash Princess Mascara, RMS Pressed Blush, Elaluz Lip & Cheek Stain, Fit Glow Beauty Good Lash Mascara, MOB BeautyADDITIONAL SOURCES: Breaking Beauty Episodes ( Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to taking care of my skin and hair, finding the right products has always been extremely important to me. Tune in to discover the products that I return to again and again because they just work for me. These are my tried-and-true Holy Grails. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Ashley Weatherford NB Episode, Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream, Drunk Elephant Protini Moisturizer, CeraVe PM, Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser, Go-To Face Hero, Ona Organics Facial Oil, Mountain Rose Herbs Jojoba Oil, SuperGoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen, EltaMD Physical SunscreenHAIRCARE: Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In, EcoStyle Olive Oil GelJoin 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I want to be like the hood Carrie Bradshaw. With a dash of Naomi in the 90s and a sprinkle of Barbie.” - Kristen Noel Crawley of KNC Beauty If Kristen Noel Crawley has yet to grace your feed with her stunning looks and highly Instagrammable beauty products, prepared to be BLESSED. After years working as a beauty writer for Elle, Crawley is now killing the game with her incredibly successful brand, KNC Beauty. But that’s not all. Underneath the pastel eye masks and adorable lip balms, you must know that this woman is not afraid to keep it real. Tune in for an unfiltered episode on plastic surgery, working as an influencer, and surviving as a Black beauty entrepreneur. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: KNC Beauty, True Botanicals Body Mask, True Botanicals Body Oil, Dry Body Brush, Summer Fridays Gel Cleanser, Clé De Peau Cleansing Foam, DBS Hyaluronic Acid, Sisley Velvet Sleeping Mask, Dior Capture Totale Face Cream, Clé De Peau Eye Cream, La Mer Eye CreamJoin 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 :) Follow Kristen: @kristennoelcrawley & @kncbeautyStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I’ve always known that I was a female. Folks always ask ‘How did you know?’ It just was. It just is.” — Angelica Torres, NYC-native, lover of bathtubs and glitter, speaking about her experience being assigned the wrong gender at birth.We cover SO much in this episode. From female rappers like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and Azalea Banks, to identifying as a Trans woman at work. From RuPaul’s problematic comments on Trans women to being misgendered on Oprah. This conversation with Angelica is one that I am so grateful for, and is very much worth a revisit. Tune in, listen, learn, and enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: MAC Liquidlast Liner, Clinique Stay Matte Hydrator, Clinique Happy, Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask, FRED.NYC, Glamglow Glitter Mask Firming TreatmentAdditional Resources: Ali Forney Center, Tyra Banks Real Hair Revealed, Marsha’s Plate: Black Trans Talk (Podcast), Nyma Tang, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, The Death And Life of Marsha P. JohnsonJoin 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 :) Follow Angelica : @angelicatorresStay in touch with me: @brookedevard If you are having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone. If you are in danger of acting on suicidal thoughts, call 911. For support and resources, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With her unforgettable wit, humor, and beauty, Gabrielle Union truly needs no introduction. Her roles in Bring It On, Bad Boys II , and Being Mary Jane made her a household name that has inspired so many young black girls over the past two decades. For this truly ICONIC episode, Gabrielle and I discussed everything, from her life as a mom to being a Black woman in Hollywood. We were also joined by Gabrielle’s hair stylist and business partner, Larry Sims. Together, they are relaunching Flawless by GU, a haircare line inspired by the well-researched ingredients that helped Gab to treat her hair loss and regrow an even more beautiful mane. I cannot wait for you all to hear this! So please, tune in for all the tea, the wisdom, and so much more! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: https://flawlesscurls.com/ @flawlessbyguJoin 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 :) Follow Gabrielle : @gabunionFollow Larry: @larryjarahsimsStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s great to do this kind of makeup on yourself everyday for no reason.”- Donni Davy, Euphoria’s Head Makeup ArtistFor her official podcast debut, I had the honor of sitting down with Donni Davy AKA the makeup mastermind behind HBO’s Euphoria. If you’ve been watching this unforgettable show for the past year, or if your social media feed has continuously been flooded with looks that can only be described as “glamorous, adolescent doom”, then you know this is a big deal. HUGE. Donni has helped to set a beauty standard that not only accepts neon, rhinestones, and glitter, but demands it. Whether it be a show like Euphoria or an Oscar-winning film like Moonlight, her unique approach to makeup as self-expression is a true gift. After growing up in Venice, California as the child of two artists, and then moving to Brooklyn for art school, this level of genius comes as no surprise. But of course, the journey wasn’t always easy. Tune in for a raw conversation on growing into one’s confidence, being an art school kid, and hustling no matter what. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Glossier Brow Flick, Aerogel Hairspray, Glow Recipe Watermelon Mist, Nail Art Rhinestones, Crystal Katana, Sweed Lashes, Tarte Fake Awake Eyeliner, Makeup Forever Eyeliner, Suva Beauty HydralinersJoin 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 :) Follow Donni: @donni.davyStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I never thought the day would come but I’ve been forced to give up my beloved sweets until the rest of my pregnancy. Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes has been quite the eye opener and I’m adjusting to a sugar-free & low-carb ketogenic diet slowly but surely!Tune in to hear the journey so far.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 Shop Mum & You and use code NakedBeauty for 20% ofMum & You Can Can Water Retention MilkMum & You Easy Tiger Stretch Mark Fighter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media has bred this idea that you get out of college and you are this superstar...It gives off this perception that you don’t need to put in the work anymore.- Naomi Elizée, Vogue Editor and Podcast HostWhen I think of Naomi Elizée, the first word that comes to mind is hustler. Even from age 7, Vogue’s Associate Market Editor could not help but dream of her future career. And by the time she was in college, that passion only continued, leading her to endless internships from Saks Off 5th to Seventeen magazine. Today, between her ambitious job in fashion and her podcast So...What Do You Do Again?, it is clear that Naomi is helping to create a path for other young black women in the industry. Tune in for our discussion on black-owned designers, paying your dues, and practicing radical self-care. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:"84 Black-Owned Fashion and Beauty Brands to Support Now and Always", SheaMoisture Coconut Curl Smoothie, @nigella_hair_studio, Hyper Skin, Epi.logic Vitamin C Serum, DBS Darker Skin Tones Foam Wash, DBS Hyaluronic Serum, Laneige Lip Mask, Nars Concealer, Glossier Boy Brow, YSL Color Mascara, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Byredo Mojave Ghost, I May Destroy You, Chewing Gum, GreenLeaf  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I stopped wanting to be a pretty girl. I wanted a beauty, and that really does start from the inside.- the bright and beautiful artist KirbyNo one evokes love and positivity quite like this week’s guest: Kirby. The singer, songwriter, and activist sat down with me for an extremely honest conversation on her now viral video “How to Make A Non Racist Breakfast,” which led the Aunt Jemima brand and logo to be retired. But of course, that was not all. We talked about her childhood in Mississippi, decolonizing her beauty standards, and seeking nothing but positivity when it comes to her music. Naked Beauty Planet you are going to want to get into THIS! Sit back, relax and tune in for a truly iconic interview. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Theragun (NB Discount), Gina Knight Wig Design, Melina Rose Hair Colorist, Alikay Naturals Hair Growth Oil, Amber Danny Hair Oil, Heat-Free Hair, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, LM Translucent Setting Powder, Black Girl Sunscreen, Klur Skincare, Beyoncé’s Black Parade Route, @shoplolaade, @iamhdiddy, Ardell Demi Whispies, Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick, Kevyn Aucoin Concealer, TGIN, @makeupbynimaiJoin 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you’re scared, now your hairstyle looks scared” — my guest the one and only Nikki Nelms dropping hair gems on this episode! If you don’t know celebrity “Hair MacGyver” Nikki Nelms by now, you are in for a treat! Praised for styling the famous locks of Solange, Zoe Kravitz, and Janelle Monae, Nelms has established some of the most popular hair trends over the past decade. With features in every publication from Allure to Vogue, she has left the world in complete awe of just how beautiful black hair can be. Looking back on her journey, such success almost comes at no surprise. For as long as Nelms can remember, there was no plan A, B, or C. There was just hair. 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 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 :) Follow Nikki: @nikkinelmsStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator Kellie Brown is aspirational - in fact she claims the term ‘Fat Icon’ boldly. With years of experience in the NY PR game, and passion for plus-sized representation, Kellie is helping the world to redefine its relationship with the word “fat”. We talk about how all of the brands are reaching out to work with black creators right now, how she takes care of herself, what she learned working with Shark Tank’s Daymond John, starting #fatatfashionweek & why brands have so much more work to do in being truly inclusive. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Klur Symmetry Fluid, Summer Fridays Cleanser, DHC Cleansing Oil, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser, Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, Briogeo Scalp Revival Line, Oribe Moisture & Control Collection, SheaMoisture, 11 Honeré, Garnerstyle, Jibri Mented CosmeticsJoin 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 :) Follow Kellie: @itsmekellieb / @andigetdressed/ And I Get Dressed (Youtube)Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Senior Research & Education Manager at Paula’s Choice, Desiree Stordahl believes that skincare is nothing without the ingredients that define it. After growing up with a harsh-is-better approach to acne, Storedahl decided to abandon the SeaBreeze pads and take on a more thoughtful approach to beauty. She picked up a copy of Paula Begoun’s Beauty Bible, and the rest is history! Today, Storedahl not only understands her own skin, but is able to help so many others through her extensive dermatological research. Tune in for an extremely informative discussion on up-and-coming skincare ingredients, hormonal acne, and breaking into the beauty industry!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Paula’s Choice Articles, Peptide Booster , Niacinamide 20%, Beautypedia.com, The Beauty Bible, BHA 9, Lip & Body Balm, COSRX Pimple Patches, Babe Lash Growth Serum, MAKEUP: M.A.C Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation, Kosas Cream Blush Duo, Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint, Thrive Cosmetics Liquid Lash Extensions, Danessa Myricks Lock-On Lash AdhesiveJoin 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 :) Follow Desiree: @desireestordahlStay in touch with me: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the past few weeks have been exhausting for many of us in the black community, inequality has always been a part of the narrative. And yet still, we create, innovate and continue to push boundaries. This is our magic, and on Naked Beauty, it is something that I have tried to highlight through a number of black women. With that, I decided to use this episode to revisit their experiences, and their collective articulation of both the beauty and the struggle of simply being themselves. So please, sit back, listen and reflect. This is a message that needs to be heard.  Guests in order of appearance: Maya Allen / @mayaalenaa / Never Let Them See You Sweat Akili King / @akili_ / Part of Something Way Bigger Nana Agyemang / @itsreallynana / Braids at the Met Gala Kimberly Drew / @museummammy / You Can’t Flex On Me Luv, I’m Proud of You Madison Utendahl / @madison.utendahl / Trust the Timing of Your Life Diarrha N’Diaye / @diarrhaxo / Fighting for Our Dreams Raisa Flowers / @raisaflowers / “People Say That I’m Walking Art” Julee Wilson / @missjulee / Unapologetically Me / Cosmopolitan: 125 Best Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support Right Freakin Now Mandy Harris Williams / @idealblackfemale / Deconstructing the “Ideal” Black Female Hannah Bronfman / Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special announcement with guest appearance from my husband <3 Thank you all for the love & support!Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Tg 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.

“Inflammation is all around us, it affects our health, our skin, and it’s something we need to pay attention to.”I had the pleasure of sitting down with THE Dr. Barbara Sturm to discuss her life-long love of science, her journey as an entrepreneur, and of course, her iconic line of skin care products. To my long-time listeners you know that beauty editors live for this brand, and are particularly grateful for it’s Darker Skin Tones line. And so of course, I had to sit down and talk to the famous doctor herself about why she created these products in the first place. But that was just the beginning. Tune in for an extremely informative episode on anti-inflammatory skincare, the challenges of creating expensive products, and so much more!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Foam Cleanser, Enzyme Cleanser, Darker Skin Tones Face Cream, Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Glow Drops, Lip Balm, Anti-Pollution Drops, Skin Food, Brightening Food, Sleep Food, Anti-Pollution Food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aala Marra is a very special person who's been able to self-heal and overcome a lot! Only 26, she's deeply aware of her purpose and it's so inspiring - I got a little emotional during this one. Revisiting this episode from 2018, tune in to hear a timely discussion on the importance of self-care. She's Sudanese-American and grew up in between cultures. We talk about how Sudanese women approach beauty, her relationship with her hair and how it changed when she got sick. Women's health and chronic illness is something that's not discussed often and so Aala is willing to talk about her private experience in detail – from the moment her hair kept falling out, getting rashes on her skin, experiencing chronic fatigue, migraines, muscle pain, etc. and then slowly rebuilding from there.We discuss the role of doctors verses a holistic approach, how her illness made her feel ugly for the first time in her life and how to handle a serious diagnosis. She discovered Dr. Sebi and began implementing these holistic principles to create a cleanse. An elimination diet addressed her gut/digestive issues. Aala explains how she compliments herself to feel empowered and how minding your business, drinking water are her top beauty tips!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Dr. Sebi, I am The Cleanse, Macrobiotic Bowl , Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Coffee Grounds Body Scrub Recipe,Raw Honey + Avocado + Blueberry Mask, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Approach everything in life with compassion, and before you know it you will feel the shift”  When you meet Trinity Mouzon, it immediately becomes clear that she not only understands wellness, but truly lives and breathes the concept. After growing up in Saratoga, New York, and watching her mother’s health drastically transform through the use of holistic treatments, Trinity became enamored with the idea using food as medicine. However, after learning that holistic medicine often failed to provide economically sustainable solutions, she set out to create a brand that could truly bring wellness to the masses. From there, GOLDE was born. Tune in to hear the full story behind her growing business, favorite beauty products, and experience as a young, black, female entrepreneur! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Heat Free Hair Clip-Ins, Moisture Love Hair Care Line (use code: NAKED), VPL Masks, GOLDE Clean Greens Mask, GOLDE Lucuma Bright Face Mask, Supernal Cosmic Glow Oil, AquaBliss Shower Filter, Mondo Mondo (Cowboy), Our Skincare Questions Answered ft. Dr. Elena Jones, Why I’m No Longer Talking About White People About Race, Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.comRate, 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 :) Follow Trinity: @trinitymouzon & @goldeStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This leftovers episode is all about adventure! While I know that we are stuck at home with not a travel plan in sight, looking back at my interview with Nana Agyemang has definitely given me some post-quarantine vacation inspiration. Tune in for a great conversation on Nana’s trip to Accra this past December for the Year of Return, and tips on how to replicate your favorite adventures at home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Narcos Soundtrack, Savage Remix ft. Beyoncé, @askdrjess, Braids at the Met Gala ft. Nana Agyemang of EveryStylishGirl, Nana’s Ghana Highlights Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.comRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Nana: @itsreallynana/@everystylishgirl/@thecutStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my favorite dermatologists, Dr. Shereene Idriss, M.D. is here Naked Beauty Planet! With a medical background from George Washington University, Tufts, and Harvard, trust and believe she knows exactly what she’s talking about! Through her IG series #PillowTalkDerm Dr.Idriss gives no-nonsense skincare advice shared from the comfort of her own bed. Get ready for an honest conversation on clean beauty, hyaluronic acid, and why you should still (cough cough) be wearing sunscreen during quarantine. You’re not going to want to miss this!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Rosewater Spray, Skinceuticals C E Ferulic,  Drunk Elephant C-Firma, L’Oreal Vitamin C, L’Oreal Glycolic Acid, Avene Hydrance Intense Serum, A313 PommadeJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.comRate, 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 :) Follow Dr. Idriss: @shereeneidrissStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.