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Tune in for a fabulous conversation with NuFACE co-founder Tera Peterson who breaks down the brand’s origin story, the difference between microcurrent and other skincare technologies, getting through the FDA clearance process, reaching those who are skeptical of the NuFACE products, and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: NuFACE (use code NF-BROOKE15), Dr. Andrew Jacono , h...

Deja Riley’s energy is so infectious that you truly won’t be able to hold back a smile with this week’s episode. As a fitness ambassador, creator, trainer, and businesswoman, Deja finds small ways to protect her peace and to make working out a celebratory experience for all. Tune in as we discuss her past career as a backup dancer for Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, her mental health journey, opinion on D...

Amidst today’s flood of beauty information and misinformation, Paula’s Choice Deb Kilgore is here to help us break through the noise. As the Global Director of Skin Care Knowledge, Deb understands that skincare comes down to three things: patience, managing expectations, and knowledge. We discuss hyperpigmentation, gold standard acne ingredients, ingredients to avoid, and more. Enjoy!  Links...

TV and film writer Hunter Harris stops by to discuss her substack Hung Up , interviewing Julia Fox amid her whirlwind romance with Kanye, working on the Gossip Girl reboot, and of course her beauty routine. As the world of media shifts to prioritize content and creators over traditional platforms, Hunter is a prime example of a writer who is telling stories on her own terms! Ami Colĕ Lip Oil , Hum...

Milk Makeup’s co-founder and creative director Georgie Greville is the type of leader that’s always looking to learn and evolve. Whether it comes to expanding her artistic horizons or diversifying the beauty industry, she is in a constant state of growth that you cannot help but pay attention to. Tune in for our wonderful conversation on her beauty inspirations, career journey, bathing routine, na...

goop’s Senior Beauty Editor Megan O’Neill understands that “clean beauty” is an ambiguous term. In fact when she first started working at goop, she didn’t completely buy into the concept herself. But these days, no matter how people choose to define clean, Megan knows one thing: it works. Tune in for an honest discussion on the affordability of clean beauty, mineral sunscreens that actually work f...

Tune in for a very timely revisit of my interview with Donni Davy, Euphoria ’s Head Makeup Artist and the soon-to-be creator of her own makeup line, Half Magic . Now, if your social media feed has continuously been flooded with looks that can only be described as “glamorous Gen-Z doom” over the past two years, then you know that Euphoria is a big deal. HUGE. And through this show, Donni has helped...

As the Strategy/Partnerships Creator Lead for Beauty and DE&I at YouTube and as social media’s “Glow Expert,” Chanel Tyler not only knows the ins and outs of today’s beauty world, but has a keen sense for where it is headed. We sat down to discuss her career journey, our experiences with beauty while studying at Spelman, bringing more Black women into the luxury beauty market, and so much more...

Vintage Black Glamour ’s Nichelle Gainer sits down with me to discuss THE forever beauty icon, Josephine Baker. We discuss her life as a Black American in Paris, friendships with artists and intellectuals, affairs, films, work as a beauty influencer (before the word “influencer” was even a real word), speech at the March on Washington, and so much more. As we kick off the first week of Black Histo...

This conversation with Vanessa Rissetto will make you rethink your entire relationship with food! After experiencing fluctuations in her own weight, Vanessa set out to understand her relationship with food, and ultimately became a registered dietician. Today, she has not only been named as one of the top five Black nutritionists by Essence magazine, but stands proud as the founder of Culina Health...

Still confused about what an NFT (non-fungible token) is and how to buy or sell one? Curious about how the Metaverse applies to beauty? On this Naked Beauty minisode, Beauty reporter Darian Harvin and I dive into these technologies and how they could influence the future of beauty culture. We question whether the Metaverse should be aspirational or realistic, discuss how Darian sold her first NFT(...

One of my favorite Beauty reporters, Darian Harvin, is back on Naked Beauty at the top of 2022 to discuss her personal journey with skincare during this pandemic, the various shifts she has seen in beauty culture and news, and the ways in which more women are finding financial freedom and elevation within the beauty economy. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Topicals Faded , Clarins Hy...

Diets are one of the most problematic and disturbing traps of beauty culture. As we head into this new year and consider what our resolutions might be, I want to address this topic and my own relationship and awareness around dieting growing up. Meal planning, cutting sugar, tracking calories, cutting carbs — all of it is a slippery slope towards an unhealthy and unsustainable relationship with fo...

Turning the tables to interview you all - my amazing listeners and members of the Nked Beauty community! I cannot believe I am celebrating FIVE years of Naked Beauty conversations. It hasn’t always been easy but SO worth it when I hear this show is helping others. Sit back, relax, and tune in to hear from thirteen fabulous and inspiring members of the Naked Beauty community.  We cover everyth...

Jocelyn Biga, Estée Lauder’s Director of Global Pro Artistry, is here just in time for the holidays - a season where so many of us can become overwhelmed by gifting, traveling, or simply trying to nail down the perfect makeup look. Tune in for Jocelyn’s take on breaking into the beauty industry, shopping for skincare at Duty Free, applying makeup that will actually stay on your face, and so much m...

With decades of experience treating a range of complexions, Dr. Elena Jones is - in my humble opinion - THE BEST. From newborns to 100 year-olds, to celebrities like Pharrell (*gag*), to regulars like yours truly, Dr. Jones has seen it all. And after having visited Dr. Jones at her Upper East Side practice for over 15 years, this 2019 episode packed with all of her skincare wisdom seemed worth sha...

“To live a life fully connected makes the small issues not seem so big” - Rosie Acosta Tune in for this minisode with yoga, meditation, and mindfulness instructor Rosie Acosta where we discuss the difference between stress and anxiety, the power of saying NO, the value of living a fully connected life, and the danger of “mentally preparing” yourself for trauma. Trust me, you aren’t going to want t...

Self-care didn’t always come naturally to Rosie Acosta. In fact, after growing up in East LA throughout the 90s (including during the LA riots), stress and anxiety seemed to rule her life. But today, as a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness instructor, Acosta is truly on a journey towards healing, gratitude, and radical love. Tune in to hear us discuss everything from occupying predominately white w...

It’s not every week we get to hear from a professional organizer and wow did i need it! Fun fact: Caroline was my first guest on Naked Beauty! After working as a Beauty Editor at iconic publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour , Caroline Solomon left it all behind to become a creator then ultimately to start her own business as an organizer. Tune in to hear us get into the importance of not g...

This episode is all about the next generation of beauty lovers: Gen-Z. Growing up in a world dominated by social media, influencers, and what often feels like an infinite selection of beauty products is entirely different from my own experience as a teenager in the early 2000s. And so, I decided to sit down with three incredibly cool, mature, and honest Gen-Z girls to get their take on beauty, fas...

DJ, culture creator, and iconic New Yorker @venusx is truly THAT GIRL. Growing up as a young girl in Washington Heights, Venus was exposed to beauty, music, and fashion in an incredibly unique way. From spending hours in the Dominican hair salon, to waitressing at Jay Z’s 40/40 club and starring in A$AP Rocky’s “Peso” video, yes she’s the girl with the green hair, she has taken her own brand of ni...

After spending an incredible seven weeks in Turkey this past summer with Mavi, my husband, and his family, I knew that I had to share my experience with the Naked Beauty community. As a beauty lover, foodie, and Black woman who has married into this culture, Turkey has become like a second home to me and a place that I believe is so often misunderstood. Luckily my two friends, Turkish comedian Les...

“As a person who, my whole life has struggled with my body confidence and weight, I had never considered liposuction as an option…” - Lila  In a culture that is obsessed with consuming beauty and constantly rewriting the standards by which it is measured, the topic of weight and body confidence is one we don’t have often often. Which is exactly why my dear friend Lila’s honesty and vulne...

In a world full of skinfluencers and elaborate beauty marketing campaigns, dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch is here to remind us that we might just be overthinking that skincare routine. Tune in for an incredible conversation on the danger of demonizing some skincare ingredients, obsessing over others, and relying on social media for all of our skincare knowledge. Plus, Dr. Hirsch gets into her ow...

With this year’s Met Gala all over our social media feeds, I thought it might be a great opportunity to give you a recap of my favorite looks and to revisit my interview with celebrity “Hair MacGyver” Nikki Nelms. If you don’t know Nelms by now, you are in for a treat! Not only did she style the locks of Zoe Kravitz, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Venus Williams for this year’s iconic event, but she ha...