Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.And today, we have come to the season finale of Season 5 of Beauty Island! Gosh, it’s been a strange year, but I’m so grateful for all your support with two seasons and that special Lockdown series. As I mentioned last week, Beauty Island was a finalist for Best Arts and Culture Podcast, which for an independent podcast run by just me, is a huge huge honour. And I couldn’t do it without you! So thank you. I’ll be taking a bit of a break over summer and returning in 2021 BUT the good news is that my Christmas podcast, A Christmas Binge, is returning for a second year! A fun and festive listen that looks at what we watch, what we eat and how we celebrate with interesting guests, the first episode will drop early december with some stellar guests so keep your eyes and ears out for that. I’ll put a link to subscribe in the shownotes.Onto this season finale, today my guest is founder of Self Care Originals, Rachael Akhidenor. Described as a social enterprise disrupting the wellness industry by advocating for self care for all, Self Care Originals’s current form is wearable activism and a content platform, but as you’ll hear in this interview, it’s just the beginning for the brilliant inclusive platform Rachael is building.I thought it particularly fitting to end the season and the year with this interview with Rachael, in arguably a year where we’ve talked about the concept of ‘self-care’ more than ever. In an insightful and thought-provoking chat, we talked about what self care actually means vs what we’re sold it should be, what the wellness industry needs to do to welcome more diversity, her love of blush, and the affordable and unexpected oil she says is a gamechanger for dry skin.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Now, over to Rachael. Enjoy.Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Listen to A Christmas Binge, my festive podcast.Follow Rachael:Instagram: @self____careShop: https://bit.ly/2IZYq1iRead Rachael's piece on Fashion Journal: https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/we-need-to-talk-about-the-image-of-australian-wellness/ProductsNars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser: https://bit.ly/2UYjCHzEpsom Salts: https://bit.ly/3948KQZNars Blush in Orgasm: https://bit.ly/3m01KrRAesop Hand Wash: https://bit.ly/3kQgesYMusic: https://spoti.fi/3nPjJSgBeauty Chef Glow: https://bit.ly/2IZLwRiDr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel: https://bit.ly/39dFF5LOrganic Sesame OilSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Beauty Island

Rachael Akhidenor - Founder, Self Care Originals

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.An exciting announcement that Beauty Island has been nominated for an Australian Podcast Award! Yey! We’re a finalist for Best Arts and Culture podcast, with the winner announced Saturday 21st November. So keep your fingers and toes crossed for me, and whether you’ve listened to one episode or all of them, I just wanted to say thank you to you so much for your support of the podcast.But enough about that for now! And on to today’s episode.Today my guest is editor and journalist, Gyan Yankovich. Now a little disclaimer that this interview was recorded earlier this year, in May. Now that’s a few months in normal times, but in 2020? Well, let’s just say a lot has changed. When we recorded, Gyan was living in New York in the midst for a terrifying first wave and strict lockdown. She was also the managing editor of renowned fashion turned culture site, Man Repeller. Since we spoke, there have been a succession of changes - a callout, a redesign and then, most recently, the announcement of the closure of the site. For more context read this. Before that, Gyan moved back to Australia and is now the Managing Editor of Junkee.If you grew up reading Aussie magazines in the 20teens, you’ll no doubt recognise Gyan’s face. Born in Bathurst, before moving to Sydney to pursue a career in the glossy world of magazines, Gyan was a beauty editor for the likes of Cleo, Cosmo and Dolly before moving to digital to help form Buzzfeed Australia’s founding team. She is brilliant, talented and she has the best and longest natural lashes I have ever seen.We talked through the mascaras that bookmark her beauty journey, the legend of the office tanning salon for beauty editors, applying foundation with your fingers and what exactly are the Saturday spirals.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Now, over to Gyan. Enjoy.~Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Gyan: Instagram: @gyanyankovichTwitter: @gyanyankovichSubscribe to her newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d8e77e97c508/shellberightProducts mentioned:Max Factor False Lash Effect: https://bit.ly/3f0y5MmMaybelline Lash Sensational: http://bit.ly/2QdZ4q8Nars Climax: http://bit.ly/2U5qOQqSt Tropez Tanning Mousse: https://bit.ly/38WRz3RBenefit Brow Zing: https://bit.ly/2H3275PClinique Moisture Surge CC Cream: https://bit.ly/2IzkcsyGo-To Face Hero Oil: https://bit.ly/3pxaSXhDr Jart Brightening Solution sheet mask: https://seph.me/2IBvi08L'Oréal Lumi Magique (discontinued)Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray: https://bit.ly/3kBTZH4﻿Sound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Gyan Yankovich - Editor & Journalist (Junkee, Man Repeller, Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Cleo & Dolly)

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today my guest is comedian, radio host, author and Priceline Ambassador, Tanya Hennessy. You may have heard her voice on radio, seen one of her brilliant videos on social media, or maybe even caught her earlier this year on I’m A Celebrity! Get Me Out Of Here Australia. She went viral seemingly overnight in 2017 after posting a parody video called ‘Everyday Makeup Tutorial’. But the story of her career and where she got to today started long before then and in an era obsessed with internet and overnight success, hers is a fascinating one. We talked cutting her own ‘Rachel’ haircut as a teen, the $12 mascara she claims is better than Dior’s, and her funny and refreshing take on the self help genre with her second and brand new book, Help Self, out today.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Tanya HennessyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAo7ytqRSMIlTdMCMeD3rQInstagram: @tanhennessyBuy her latest book 'Help Self': https://bit.ly/3l5hBVKBuy tickets to her book launch (Nov 17th): https://bit.ly/3mXs8mgListen to her podcast 'I Can't Stop' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26koraDhDsMv3NUtr2jYegProducts:Maybelline Great Lash Mascara: http://bit.ly/2NehfdsAustralis MascaraJ'Adore Dior: http://bit.ly/2tzNcFMEyeshadow PrimerBlack EyelinerModels Prefer: https://bit.ly/3eyMCyMModels Prefer Mascara: https://bit.ly/3l7r9zvMAC Studio Face + Body Foundation: https://bit.ly/3n0HarvSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Tanya Hennessy - Comedian, Radio Host & Author

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today my guest is beauty brand founder and managing director, Alison Goodger. Ever heard of Sukin skincare? Of course you have. Spearheading the natural skincare space, Alison was the co-founder building the brand up to become Australia’s no.1 selling natural skincare. Now, back along with her brother, she’s birthed a new natural, vegan beauty brand called Alkira Skincare. We talked what it’s like launching a new brand amidst a global pandemic, how a skateboarding accident as a child gave her a rude crash into beauty, the natural deodorant she swears by, and she reflects on a particularly pivotal time in her life where she sold her business, had her third child and was diagnosed with breast cancer in the space of just a few months.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!~Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Alison:@alkiraskincareShop Alkira: https://bit.ly/2TGRQPsProducts mentioned:- All products are genuine recommendations. There are no affiliate links, and if there are they will be clearly marked.The Body Shop – White Musk Oil Scent: https://bit.ly/37ZwdCgOil of UlanWet Look GelChantecaille Lip Stick in Nirvana: https://bit.ly/3mFEy27Chantecaille Mascara: https://bit.ly/381jLlnNative Deodorants: https://bit.ly/2JtD3FWAllure by Chanel: https://bit.ly/380GeiqShop Alkira: https://bit.ly/2TGRQPsSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Alison Goodger - Co-founder Sukin & Alkira Skincare

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today my guest is skincare enthusiast, makeup artist and educator, Amelia Singson. With almost 15,000 followers on Instagram, if you follow her she’s likely to have influenced you to a beauty purchase or three. If you aren’t yet, well ready your wallet. We talked about coming back from Eva Mendes-inspired super thin eyebrows as a teen, the pressure to have good skin when you’re educating others on theirs, her top tips to finding the perfect foundation for your skin type, and finally, why you should consider putting blush on your nose. Hear her out...If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Now, over to Amelia.~Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Amelia:Instagram: @ameliasingsonWatch her YouTube ChannelProducts mentioned:Pink Glitter Eyelash CurlerEyelash CurlerCKOne by Calvin Klein: http://bit.ly/2BKFPA6Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Wiz Set: https://bit.ly/3jo7cmkBenefit 24hr Brow Setter: https://bit.ly/3osmTNaEyelash ExtensionsLanolips: https://bit.ly/2HEBG6wMAC Studio Fix Fluid: https://bit.ly/3mjU1onAnastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation: https://bit.ly/37GSggJToo Faced Born This Way Foundation: https://bit.ly/2Tnm0HlFenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation: https://bit.ly/3bbUTH7Ultraviolette Queen Screen SPF50: https://bit.ly/31Ip1X6Murad Retinol: https://bit.ly/3kvm3NaArmani Luminous Skin Concealer: https://bit.ly/3e11dmu- All products are genuine recommendations. There are no affiliate links, and if there are they will be clearly marked.Sound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Amelia Singson - Makeup Artist, Skincare Enthusiast & Educator

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is model, journalist and presenter Jessica Vander Leahy. The founder of Project Womenkind and the creator of podcast The Affirmation Project, Jess has so many strings to her bow, is smart, funny and extremely talented. We talked about taking a softer approach to skin and saving those stingy serums, the body positive campaign she started that went viral, tokenism in the Australian modelling industry, her on-hand in-flight essentials, and why it’s up to all of us to create the media we want to see.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you! I also have a regular beauty newsletter called It’s A Beauty.Now, over to Jess. Enjoy.Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Jess:Instagram: @jessicavanderleahyListen to The Affirmation ProjectFollow: Project WomanKindProducts mentionedElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream: https://bit.ly/3dAWZ4ICacharel Lou Lou: https://bit.ly/2xB85FINatural Glow BronzerShea Butter Jamaican Castor Oil Mask: https://bit.ly/2HhJs65Chance by Chanel: https://bit.ly/3dCslYCDaisy by Marc Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2EfmZ5nDrunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil: https://bit.ly/3dEi5irMecca To Save Face Facial Sunscreen SPF30: http://bit.ly/2WfdGfcSwisse Beauty Restore Range: https://bit.ly/2T9gUhL- All products are genuine recommendations. There are no affiliate links, and if there are they will be clearly marked.Sound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Jessica Vander Leahy - Model, Journalist and Presenter

Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Note: Apologies for any issues with the audio if you were an early listener this morning! Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is former Benefit Cosmetics National Brow Artist and eternal brow whizz, Hannah Mutze.Name a famous face in Australia and Hannah’s probably had her hand on their brows. From Sydney’s go-to salon at Kristen Fisher to being the National Brow Artist at Benefit Cosmetics for three years, there’s very little she doesn’t know about the art of brows. We talked about her idyllic Queensland childhood, teenage beauty mishaps, the bougie cleanser that’s saves her breakout-prone skin, and - as some us remain in lockdown - shares her ultimate brow tips including what products to use when, what to attempt at home, and what’s best left to the professionals.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you! I also have a regular beauty newsletter called It’s A Beauty.Now, over to Hannah.~Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Hannah MutzeInstagram: @hannahmutzeProducts LipsmackersAnything from The Body ShopAmway makeupSilhouette HairsprayGarnier CC CreamSportsgirl Liquid Body BronzerLou Lou by Cacharel: https://bit.ly/2xB85FIWhite Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor EDT: https://bit.ly/2GFGRTzByredo Gypsy Water EDP: https://bit.ly/2Frg7WgPortrait Of A Lady EDP: http://bit.ly/2TIgcXFGrandiflora Sandrine: https://bit.ly/34S1J1IEstee Lauder Bronze Goddess: https://bit.ly/3nFU2EpBenefit Cosmetics 24HR+ Brow Setter: https://bit.ly/36SrrpDEleven Miracle Hair Treatment: https://bit.ly/2Ipbr4pAVEDA Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil: https://bit.ly/2Ipbr4pRationale Catalyst Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3jR2G0tWeleda Skin Food: https://bit.ly/2SOeODUFoot Buffer- All products are genuine recommendations. There are no affiliate links, and if there are they will be clearly marked.Sound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

UPDATED: Hannah Mutze - Brow Whizz & Former Benefit Cosmetics National Brow Artist

The face mask that's like yoga for your skin, a $550 face cream... and what not to do to your hair at home during lockdown.Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is celebrity favourite hairdresser, creative director and multiple salon-owner, Renya Xydis. The owner of some of Sydney’s top salons, including Valonz, she not only counts numerous celebrities like Cate, Nicole and Hugh as clients, but on a first-name basis too.With almost four decades in the industry, she has so many tales and tips so it was a delight to have her. We talked about not starting a skincare regimen until her 40s, why she thinks current hair trends are boring, and the face mask that’s like yoga for your skin.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Thank you and until next time - bye bye!Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Renya Xydis:Instagram: @renyaxydisShop Valonz: https://www.salonsonlineau.com/valonzVisit Valonz onlineProducts:AvonHoney Suckle from AVONNiveaSK-II LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream: https://bit.ly/3l6vuCuEdible Beauty Express Bloom Of Youth: https://bit.ly/3jz3qHuMarie Veronique Gentle Retinol Night Serum: https://bit.ly/36A3bZ8ONDA NYC: https://bit.ly/36ta7Y9Osea Hyaluronic Serum: https://bit.ly/33tHCaBMarie Veronique Vitamin C + E Serum: https://bit.ly/3iszj3bFOREO Cleansing Brush: https://bit.ly/30zoNkxGua Sha Amethyst ToolDr Spiller Hydro Collagen Creme: https://bit.ly/3npvtvFWella Fusion Treatment: https://bit.ly/2SpdjvoAugustinus BaderWella Dry Me Dry Shampoo: https://bit.ly/3lj4fF7Wella Luxe oil: https://bit.ly/3ivHtIbCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream: https://bit.ly/2SteXMCSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Renya Xydis - Hairstylist & Creative Director

The foolproof technique to professional-looking eyeshadow blending...Beauty Island acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is visual artist Rosie Kalina. A proud Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara woman, Rosie is a talented makeup artist, artist, model and entrepreneur - to name just a few strings on her bow. If you’re one of her almost 50,000 followers on Instagram, you might recognise her incredibly colourful or glossy eye makeup looks, but that’s just a small window into the incredible ideas, conversations and creations Rosie has. She’s appeared in Vogue not once but twice this year, worked on a variety of sets and shoots, and the co-founder of Makeup For Mob, a makeup artist collective for and supporting First Nations artists.We talked about the representation of First Nations people in the beauty industry and beyond, the cult powder for glowing skin and a step-by-step guide into creating a beautiful base, creativity as a tool to explore self expression, identity and start bigger conversation and success, social media and getting caught in the likes.I’m not supposed to have favourites but this truly has to be up there for me. Rosie is incredible talented, eloquent and has such warmth, and was so generous in her discussion about really important and timely topics and conversations about the beauty industry and representation, her experiences in the industry, and the trappings of social media, as well sharing SO many practical tips and product recommendations that will have you rushing to your makeup bag once the episode has finished.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Rosie KalinaInstagram: @rosiekalinaPepeny & Louise: @pepenyandlouiseMakeup For Mob: @makeupformobpathtoequality.comProducts:MAC Russian Red: https://bit.ly/36c37yxAustralis Liquid LinerMecca Cosmetica Enlightened Lit From Within Powder: https://bit.ly/2HudhQKKaydee Kyle-Tayler @ithinksheafreakBritney Spears Fantasy Perfume: https://bit.ly/3jb4r8qRevlon Super Lustrous The Lip Gloss: https://bit.ly/3jb4BwyToo Faced Born This Way Concealer: https://bit.ly/3kUlLiBNARS The Soft Matte Concealer: https://bit.ly/30f69OPMAC Fix +: https://bit.ly/2FZaxL4Laura Mercier Translucent Powder: https://bit.ly/2EJNUJWHourglass Mineral Veil Powder: https://bit.ly/3kUxEFqHourglass Arch Brow Volumizing Fibre Gel: https://bit.ly/2S629f6Pears Soap: https://bit.ly/3kQjGnOSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Rosie Kalina - Makeup Artist & Visual Artist

Why you should try a stick foundation...(and put chilli oil on everything!)Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is Jessica Nguyen - home cook, food influencer, recipe creator, and so-called Shameless head chef thanks to her weekly recipe in their newsletter. But while you may know her from her meteoric rise as a food influencer - gaining over 45,000 followers in six months - Jess is an experienced marketing, PR and influencer manager with over 10 years experience in the beauty industry at brands like L’Oreal and Mecca.We talked about the secrets of influencer marketing, what it’s like when the tables turn and you become an influencer yourself, how a focaccia marked the start of a journey for a whole new career after redundancy, why chilli oil is good on everything and, among many great recommendations from her beauty days, the case for trying a stick foundation.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Now, over to Jess. Enjoy.Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Jessica Nguyen:@jessica_nguyen_Visit her website.Products:Oil of Olay MoisturiserL'Oreal True Match FoundationDiptyque OleneDiptyque Do SonHerbario Cleansing Oil and Cleansing PowderMaybelline Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof MascaraGHD StraightenerGo-to Face Hero OilGo-to Transformazing MasksKevyn Aucoin Curling MascaraMecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF 50+Batiste Dry Shampoo PowderWestmann Atelier Vital Stick FoundationHourglass Vanish Stick FoundationPureology Shampoo and ConditionerLaura Mercier BronzerSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Jessica Nguyen - Home Cook & Food Influencer

The skincare peel pads that get her TV and red carpet ready...Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is Felicity Harley, journalist, award-winning launch editor of both Women’s Health Australia and WHIMN and author of the brilliant 2020 book, Balance and other BS: How To Hold It Together When You're Doing It All. You also might have seen her on morning TV show Sunrise, on which she’s been appearing as a commentator for over 10 years.We spoke a little earlier this year about her first job as entertainment editor at Girlfriend magazine in the era of spice girls, britney, christina, destiny’s child… and yes she did enjoy a harbour cruise with Beyonce, the rise of wellness as a commodity, the mental load and giving up the quest for balance, and the skincare product she swears by for getting TV or red carpet ready. Oh, and you may hear references to her husband Tom when we talk about balance in relationships, yes that is Tom Harley, former AFL player and current Sydney Swans CEO - and the story of how they met which she shares is great too.Felicity’s brilliant book Balance and Other BS is available to buy and read now: A note: a few things have already changed since this conversation; both WHIMN and Women’s Health Australia have now unfortunately closed - we do touch a little on the state and future of the magazine industry given Felicity’s career has spanned both print and digital.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you!Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Felicity HarleyInstagram: @felicityharleyBuy Balance & Other BS: https://www.booktopia.com.au/balance-other-b-s--felicity-harley/book/9781760877545.html?irclickid=w7L3wVSnyxyORL60GtxSTziGUkiXSzSp4TYFVw0&SUBID1=&SUBID2=&irgwc=1&bk_source_id=2089970&utm_campaign=Felicity%20Harley&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Impact&bk_source=ImpactProducts:Mary Quant CosmeticsElizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Lipstick - Red Door Red: https://bit.ly/33mdX1YSun InDove Summer Glow: https://bit.ly/3iuWY3MViktor & Rolf Flowerbomb: https://bit.ly/3huUrp8Endota Spa Hydrate Me Mist: https://bit.ly/3hBK6rDDr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad: https://bit.ly/32q7fZvYSL Touche Eclat: https://bit.ly/3kfKVrMStevie English: https://bit.ly/32q7EuZSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Felicity Harley - Launch Editor, Women's Health & WHIMN, Author, Balance & Other BS

The eyelash curler anyone with straight eyelashes needs to try...Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is Kathleen Hou, Beauty Director of The Cut. As the lifestyle, beauty and fashion site of New York magazine, it is easily one of my most visited websites. The content is sharp, smart, light, thought-provoking, nuanced, entertaining and of course informative. All descriptions that apply to Kathleen’s work too.While in the midst of a worldwide lockdown, I chatted virtually me in Melbourne and Kathleen in New York to talk about how she found the courage to pursue her passion for writing after a first career in financial consulting, the concealer she’s been buying since before she was a beauty editor and is still yet to be beaten, the best eyelash curler anyone with straight lashes needs to own, her tried and tested travel makeup kit for carry on, and the ultimate lipstick application hack from none other than Pat McGrath that will give you fuller looking lips without lip liner. I know that was a mouthful, but honestly she shared so many great titbits and tips, these are just the starting point!If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify if you haven’t already. Or recommend to a friend or many friends, by sharing a screenshot on your Instagram story. Don’t forget to tag @beautyislandpodcast so I can see. As an independent podcaster, those things really help more people discover the podcast so I can keep making it for you! I also have a regular beauty newsletter called It’s A Beauty - the link to sign up is below.Now, over to Kathleen. Enjoy.Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)If you enjoyed this episode, you'll like my episodes with other Beauty Editors including Stephanie Darling, Paula Joye, Sarah Tarca, Nadine Baggott, Sigourney Cantelo, Lisa Patulny, Alexis Teasdale, Amy Starr, Joanna Fleming, and Kelly Baker.Follow Kathleen Hou:Instagram: @kathleenhouSee more from @donatebeautyRead her work on The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/author/kathleen-hou/Products:Elizabeth Arden Ceramides: https://bit.ly/3lUxajERetinoidShu Uemura Eyelash CurlerSurratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler: https://bit.ly/335aaFYLancome Juicy Tubes: http://bit.ly/2XnPUvOBobbi Brown Cream Blush: https://bit.ly/2ZcVyU6Tinted ClearasilNarciso Rodriguez For Her Eau De Toilette: https://bit.ly/3h4kAuzLe Labo Gaiac 10: https://bit.ly/2DCIr78Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick: https://bit.ly/333pq6wArmani Luminous Silk Foundation: http://bit.ly/2KPvCt3Cle De Peau Undereye Concealer: https://bit.ly/3h5gEJYSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Kathleen Hou - Beauty Director, The Cut

The one hair habit the hair expert wants us to stop doing...Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is Chrissy Zemura, hairstylist, colourist and salon owner of Sydney’s Zemura Salon.She worked in one of Sydney’s top salons before launching her own, has had work published in fashion magazines including Marie Claire, and, as a champion of inclusive hairdressing, most recently drawing attention to the fact that caring and styling afro and curly hair is not currently part of the hairdressing curriculum in Australia. That leaves black, Indigenous and people of colour deprived of skilled hair care, with hair left mistreated however well intentioned due to lack of education.The petition she started that has (updated) currently got over 40,000 signatures and Chrissy, calling for the support of the industry, is making overdue waves to change this. It takes less than a minute to sign: https://bit.ly/2QAIDXoWe talked about her career shift from finance to hairdressing plus a two moves halfway around the world to make it happen, forging a new beauty attitude in an industry built on insecurities, the double standards in anti-ageing conversations, and of course, some must-know hair tips.If you enjoy this episode, please rate and write a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribe on Spotify. As an independent podcaster, those things really help in growing and sharing the podcast so we can keep on having these beauty conversations.Now, over to Chrissy. Enjoy.~Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Chrissy Zemura:Instagram: @chrissyzemurahairVisit Zemura Salon: @zemurasalonSign the petition: https://bit.ly/2QAIDXoUse this template to write a letter to your MP: https://bit.ly/3lIWxoKProducts:Bubblegum LipglossCamphor CreamLip BalmMaybelline Dream Satin Mousse FoundationJo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt: https://bit.ly/3gLsXuZSUKU hydrate Organic Hair Mist: https://bit.ly/2YPsiCwFenty PRO FILT'R SOFT MATTE LONGWEAR FOUNDATION: https://bit.ly/3bbUTH7Shea ButterCoconut OilSound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Chrissy Zemura - Renowned Hair Stylist & Advocate for Inclusive Hairdressing

The celeb-endorsed moisturising cream that's better than La Mer...Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart. And welcome to another brand new season of Beauty Island. Yep, that’s season 5.If you’re new here or you just need a recap: Each episode, I sit down with a guest and ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too.Maybe it’s the first beauty product they ever bought, the one that gives them their signature look, or the perfume that instantly sparks a memory of a special place or person.Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today.Today, my guest is Jade Kisnorbo, top celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist who has worked with just about every Aussie celeb and influencer you can name. But makeup wasn’t always the plan, with a career journey that’s spanned two - (and a bit!) - continents and a lot of hard work, drive and passion. Now you'll catch her presenting the Beauty Buzz segment on Wellness Australia, backstage at runways and red carpet, masterclasses including at Westfield Doncaster... at that could be just one week!Jade is a makeup artist I’ve long admired, so it was a thrill to sit down and chat all things beauty. We talked about chasing passion, the celeb endorsed-cream that’s better than La Mer, and finally an answer to what to do about under eye creasing from makeup. Plus, so many great tips and advice for both beauty and beyond.Before we get into it, I have a little favour to ask. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating and writing a review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing on Spotify. As an independent podcast, those really help the podcast grow by helping others to discover it! Otherwise, bonus points if you get the word out there by taking a screenshot of the episode or where you’re listening, upload it to your Instagram story and tag me @BEAUTYISLANDPODCAST so I can see! And if you need some more beauty, sign up to my beauty newsletter It’s A Beauty! The link is in the show notes.Now, over to Jade. Enjoy.____Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcastEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!)Follow Jade Kisnorbo: Instagram: @jade__kmakeupwww.jadekisnorbo.comProducts:Chanel No.5: https://bit.ly/2WTX7pJElizabeth ArdenBronzerEmbroylisse Lait Crème Concentrate: http://bit.ly/2IRzsghDr Spiller Collagen Cream: https://bit.ly/2FKPB9WAnastasia Beverly Hils Contour Kit: https://bit.ly/31n3X8JByredo Eleventh Hour EDP: https://bit.ly/3glfdHfMac Lip Liners – in shades Strip Down and CorkStila Convertible Colour in shade Camellia: https://bit.ly/2YtKFNsBecca Cosmetics Skin Love Foundation: https://bit.ly/32nilgLMarc Jacob Glow Away Body Stick: https://bit.ly/3j9rrnW Sound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Jade Kisnorbo - Celebrity Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

When a three week holiday turns into a four month staycation...Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the award-nominated beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick.I’m your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and this is the FINAL (!) episode of Beauty Isolation, a special mini series of Beauty Island.Normally, I ask my guests about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them. The ones they’d take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off to. In Beauty Isolation, instead they pick the 8 products that have played a significant role in quarantine. The ones they’re using, ditching or rediscovering in isolation. It has been a fascinating insight into how isolation has reshaped and affected our relationship and opinions on beauty and I hope these episodes have helped you reflect on your own, as well as act as little beauty time capsules.So, I thought it very fitting to end Beauty Isolation with a guest who already has extensive experience living on a remote island, completely isolated form the rest of the world. Today, my guest is two-time Survivor AU contestant, Shonee Fairfax.Living between Noosa and London, Shonee appeared on Season 3 and the recent All Star seasons of Survivor Australia. We talked about the best sunscreen she’s ever found, how she kept up her skincare regimen on the island, and why it pays to try beauty minis before you splurge on the full size.If you enjoy Beauty Isolation, please subscribe, rate and review, and share with a friend. I’ll be taking a little break and be back in August with a brand new season of Beauty Island. In the meantime, find me on Instagram @brittanybeautybts.Now, over to Shonee. Enjoy.Follow host Brittany Stewart:Instagram: @brittanybeautybts: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybeautybts/?hl=en@beautyislandpodcast: https://www.instagram.com/beautyislandpodcast/?hl=enEmail: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): https://mailchi.mp/ac29bcf986ee/itsabeautysubscribeFollow Shonee Fairfax@shoneefairfax https://www.instagram.com/shoneefairfax/?hl=enListen to her podcast 'Just Shonella Things': https://link.chtbl.com/orrYkpguProducts Shonee spoke about:Drunk Elephant Slaai Oil Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3f8kzFoTBH Skincare: https://bit.ly/3cMwuasUltraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser 50+: https://bit.ly/2XS6dU3By Terry Cellularose Brightening CC Serum: https://bit.ly/2YsdCrVIt Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream: https://bit.ly/3fc0iPkTerry towelling headbandSunday Riley Juno Oil: https://bit.ly/3hkbL1hRose Quartz rollerGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Facial Mist: https://bit.ly/3dTLEMtJust Shonella Things: https://link.chtbl.com/orrYkpguReal Housewives of Beverley Hills (TV show)Sound effects obtained from ZapsplatMusic: Dexter Britain

Beauty Isolation: Shonee Fairfax, Survivor Australia

Beauty Island tells stories of memories sparked by beauty products. Host Brittany Stewart gets inside the minds (and beauty cabinets) of well-known figures inside and outside the beauty industry. Each episode, guests will be asked to share the eight beauty products that have a special meaning to them. Maybe it's the lipstick their mum used to apply on a night out, the first beauty product they ever bought themselves, or the perfume that instantly brings back memories of a special occasion. We'll discover more about their career, relationships, family, challenges and everything in between, bookmarked by the beauty products that have helped shape their lives. It's a celebration of life - and lipstick.

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