BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion

Nov 01 2024 278 ep. 31 mins 30

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Charisse Kenion is a beauty journalist who's never stopped being obsessed with beauty. Each week Charisse looks at beauty standards, interviews your faves, looks at the things that make us different and of course, shares her opinion on the latest makeup, skincare and hair products. She breaks down trends and history and you can think of her as your personal shopper when it comes to all things beauty. Find Charisse on Instagram or Threads @charisse_kenion and check out her TikTok @charissekenion for video content. Please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.

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