The Beauté Depart Podcast with Samantha Abraham

If your makeup ever looks patchy, cakey, dry, or not as smooth as you expect, this video is for you. It’s not your makeup that’s the problem — it’s your skin prep. In today’s video, I’m breaking down the exact skin prep routine you need for flawless makeup on brown skin, including how to layer skincare, how to hydrate properly, and why most makeup struggles come from skipping the right prep steps....

Dark spots don’t fade because you’re “inconsistent.” They don’t fade because you’re “not using enough product.” They don’t fade because your skin is stubborn. They linger because most women are using the wrong products for the wrong type of dark spot. And for brown skin, that makes all the difference. In this episode, I break down the exact products and ingredients that actually work! Personal Ski...

Your skincare routine might not be the problem — it’s how you’re layering it. In this video, I’m breaking down the simple order that helps every product work better — giving you smoother texture, deeper hydration, and that effortless, expensive-skin glow for a morning skincare routine and a nighttime skincare routine, FREE SKINCARE GUIDE Download the FREE Skincare Guide here to be on your way to h...

You’ve probably been told that wrinkles, dark spots, or sagging are what age your skin — but that’s not always true. For brown and melanated skin, it’s usually the dullness, uneven tone, and loss of radiance that make the complexion look tired. In this video, I’m revealing the one affordable ingredient that smooths fine lines, refines pores, fades discoloration, and brings your glow back — and no,...

If you’ve been told that dark spot, pigmentation struggles, wrinkles or sagging are the main signs of aging, think again. For brown and melanated skin, it’s often dullness, uneven tone, and dark spots that make the complexion look tired. In this video, I’m breaking down the one inexpensive ingredient that smooths fine lines, fades hyperpigmentation, minimizes pores, and revives your natural glow —...

Vitamin C can be your best friend — or your biggest frustration. In Part 2 of my Five Minute Friday series, I’m sharing how to actually use Vitamin C correctly so it works for melanin-rich skin without irritation. 🤎 How to choose the right Vitamin C formula 🤎 Why the wrong choice can backfire for brown skin 🤎 What not to mix with Vitamin C 🤎 The elegant way to layer it for glow + protection Ha...

5 Minute Friday Episode 2:  Vitamin C is one of the most popular skincare ingredients — but not every formula is right for melanin-rich skin. Some cause irritation, some oxidize too quickly, and others don’t give lasting results. In Part 1 of this Five Minute Friday, I’m sharing the essentials: ✨ What Vitamin C really does for the skin ✨ Why it’s important for brown skin and melanin-rich complex...

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: Retinol & Alternatives for Dark Spots, Sensitive Skin & Brown Skin | Five Minute Friday Retinol delivers results — but for many women, it also brings redness, peeling, and irritation. In this Five Minute Friday, I’m sharing gentler alternatives like bakuchiol and hydroxytyrosol — elegant options that smooth, brighten, and protect without the harsh side effects. 🌑 Why t...