Ep. 300: Beauty isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a form of ritual. Talking beauty as communication with New York-based makeup artist Michela Wariebi
This week my guest is Michela Wariebi, a New York-based makeup artist who was born in Monrovia, Liberia.
I can’t remember when or how I first discovered Michela, but I know why I followed her; she has this brilliant relationship with colour, especially when it comes to black skin, and she is an artist in the truest sense of the word.
In this episode Michela is really open and thoughtful; she’s honest about what she calls her trash morning routine and she shares which beauty innovations have inspired her the most throughout her 15 year long career.
We also discuss the importance of grooming as a ritual and we talk about how beauty is not just about creating an aesthetic, it’s also how we communicate.
We also touch upon the recent conversations around why Pat McGrath Labs is apparently failing when Pat McGrath the woman is a unicorn in the beauty industry and the importance of archiving black beauty practices and products.
Follow Michela on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelawariebi/
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BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion
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.
- No. of episodes: 299
- Latest episode: 2025-05-02
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