Best MAKE IT A COMBO PRODUCTIONS Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 265: July makeup favourites featuring Gabbriette x MAC Cosmetics' viral lip combo kit; Half Magic Met Gala shimmers, face palettes from Make Up For Ever and more 30:16

21d ago30:16

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In this episode I'm sharing my most used items of makeup over the past month and why I love them. I’m talking about Byredo, Chanel, Fenty Beauty, Half Magic, MAC Cosmetics, Makeup By Mario and Make Up For Ever. Also, this is the last episode before I take a break for some Summer rest and relaxation so be sure to subscribe or follow the show so you …

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Ep. 264: Hydration special; the products I’m loving from head to toe. Featuring Laneige, The Inkey List, Naturium and more 16:30

25d ago16:30

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Today’s episode is all about products created to hydrate the face and body so I’m going to be focusing on some of my favourite hydrating products from Charlotte Tilbury, Dr Jart, Laneige, MAC Cosmetics, Naturium, Paula’s Choice, and The Inkey List. I'd love to know if you've used any of these, or if you've got a product you want to recommend to me …

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Ep. 263: Everything you need to know about the Bondi Sands sunscreen controversy – the brand responds. Also, meet some new sunscreens I’m loving 31:34

1M ago31:34

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This is an episode completely dedicated to sunscreen. First I'm going to address the ongoing story around Bondi Sands, the Australian self-tanning brand, whose SPF50 FaceSunscreen Lotion recently 'failed' tests by consumer watchdog Which? As well as updating you on the drama I also share a response from Bondi Sands before moving on to share some ne…

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Ep. 262: How Mia Goth transformed into MaXXXine with head of makeup Sarah Rubano and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh 44:16

1M ago44:16

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In today’s episode we're taking a special look at the hairand makeup of new film MaXXXine. Starring Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the film is the third installment of Ti West's horror trilogy and is set in 1980s Hollywood. As you can imagine, the fact the film is set in 1985 means that the hair and makeup had to really support a range of characters and …

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Ep. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and more 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Today’s episode is dedicated to Vogue World Paris - consider it your personalised round-up of everything that was interesting to watch if you haven’t managed to watch it yet. In this episode I share a little back story of the event and how it was broken down into specific decades before I share some of my favourite moments, people, and makeup of co…

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Ep. 260: The rise and fall of 2000s magazine Suede 26:43

2M ago26:43

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Today I’m talking about Suede magazine – a magazine that came and went in a blaze of glory in the early 2000s but gave us just 4 issues. The reason I’m talking about Suede is because while we only got 4 issues, that magazine absolutely became a new fashion bible for black women, women of colour, actually women of all skin colours. In this episode I…

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The Toddler Is Untied w/Charlie 24:30

2M ago24:30

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Jesse welcomes back his brother Charlie to the podcast. Jesse gets into why he knows when his dreams are not reality. The boys discus their mother coming to them in dreams. Also find out what makes Charlie scream at night and how it use to make Jesse pull out his hair. Plus we get into a Dreamer's dream about being abandoned by his family and also …

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Ep. 259: Unlocking new scent memories with Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Fragrance faves right now. 24:35

2M ago24:35

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This episode is a perfume special that features scents from Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury, Fine'ry - all new to me - plus one very special scent that's been my go-to for years. Fragrance can evoke a memory or a mood in an instant and in that sense it’s really powerful, so in this episode I discuss embracing a scent wardrobe, rather than sticking with on…

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Rewind: Microwave Guy 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Jr and Andi are under the weather so they need to take the week off. They will be back in two weeks with an all new episode that will rock your socks off. Rewind: This week join them on the couch as they talk about Andi’s date with the Microwave Guy. Find out if he was able to heat up the conversation or if the timer ran out leaving a cold center. …

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Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves 59:02

2M ago59:02

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This week I’ve got a very special guest, Kayla Greaves. Born in Montreal, Canada, Kayla is a beauty journalist who lives in Brooklyn, New York and over the past 10 years she has made a name for herself as someone who speaks with authority when it comes to all things beauty. Kayla is the former executive Beauty Editor of InStyle magazine and she’s w…

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Ep. 257: The Week in Beauty: Youthforia's weak AF statement on inclusivity is too little, too late 16:08

2M ago16:08

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It's a Week in Beauty episode and it's all about the latest Youthforia update. The brand keeps fumbling when it comes to inclusive shades and the entire beauty community has been waiting for an apology over its 'black pigment in a bottle' foundation for over a month. They've finally made a statement on their Instagram page, and it's not really what…

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Ep. 256: ‘Palestine on my mind, while I still have to go to work.’ Bella Hadid on resilience 14:06

3M ago14:06

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This is a stream of consciousness episode. If you can relate, or think it could be useful to others, do please share it. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the show so you never miss another episode. Thank you for being here. BeautyMe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT⁠ BeautyMe on Threads:https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenio…

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A Gift Too Soon 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Join Andi and Jr for this week's episode. The two dive into Andi's most recent date which left us asking, “How soon is too soon to give a gift to someone you’re dating?” Where to find the podcast: Tales Form the Apps @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Executive Producers: Jesse @LordLenix on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Jr…

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Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print 21:23

3M ago21:23

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This episode looks through four of my favourite magazine covers for the month of May – full disclosure, two of them feature Willow Smith! I provide information on the teams behind the cover looks and also go into detail when it comes to the hair and makeup styles and trends within each editorial. Don’t forget there will be video content to support …

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Rewind: Master of Snakes 27:27

3M ago27:27

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Hello Dreamers! Had some technical issues that is taking longer to fix than I expected. So this week we are going to go back and listen to an older episode. Hopefully I should have a new episode out in two weeks. Also a reminder if you wish to be on the show please reach out to me either on IG or via email dreamtalkpod@gmail.com Rewind: This week J…

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Ep. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a show 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

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Andrea Lewis is an actor, filmmaker and content creator. In her mid teens she became well-known for her role as Hazel in Degrassi: The Next Generation and more recently she has also gone behind the camera, creating The Black Beauty Effect, a ground-breaking 3-part documentary series on Netflix.The show analyses and celebrates how black culture insp…

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Rewind: Fool Me Twice 23:33

3M ago23:33

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Andi and Jr need to take this week off due to some unforeseen health issues. They will be back in a few weeks with another banger. For now please enjoy a Rewind of a previous episode. Rewind: Join Jr and Andi on their 10th episode! They discuss one of Andi’s most recent dates and how it unfortunately ends with some good ol fashioned ghosting. Plus …

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Ep. 253: Behind the scenes of Rose Glass movie Love Lies Bleeding with the costume, hair and makeup heads and why it’s the next cult classic 53:57

3M ago53:57

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This episode is dedicated to the movie Love Lies Bleeding - the second film from British director Rose Glass and I definitely think it's a future cult classic. The second I saw the trailer for this film, set in 1980s New Mexico, I knew I had to reach out to the heads of wardrobe, hair and makeup – that’s Olga Mill, Megan Daum and Frieda Valenzuela,…

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Ep. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positives 35:13

3M ago35:13

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Welcome to my Met Gala best of beauty moments! Although there was a definite sense of underwhelm when it came to the fashion for many of us, there was plenty to celebrate when it came to the hair and beauty of the Met - so much so that I've also made a video version of this episode! If you fancy seeing all the celeb looks and trends I'm talking abo…

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Mom, Let Me Live! w/Andi 23:42

3M ago23:42

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This week Jesse welcome's back Andi to the podcast. Check in to see if Andi i still running backwards in her dreams. Jesse gets into his weird living situations in his dreams and how a demon may be keeping him from renting out a room. Plus this week's dream dives into why a daughter arguing with her family might mean more then what you think. Submi…

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Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju 35:47

4M ago35:47

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This Week in Beauty episode is dedicated to the uproar around beauty brand Youthforia and its less than inclusive Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation.In this episode I share a little backstory on former guest and founder of Youthforia, Fiona Co Chan; discuss the criticism of the lack of inclusive shades which saw them literally putting black pigm…

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Ep. 250: 8 best hair and makeup moments of the Met Gala from 1999 to 2023 32:32

4M ago32:32

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This week it’s an unadulterated look back at 8 of my favourite Met Gala hair and beauty moments. From 'Lil Kim wearing head to toe pink Versace complete with pink wig in 1999, right up until Doja Cat meowed her way down the red carpet as Karl Lagerfeld's pet cat Choupette last year, I'm sharing some stunning hair and beauty looks. Be sure to let me…

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Mommy Kink w/Victoria 29:57

4M ago29:57

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Join Andi and Jr with special guest Victoria. For this week’s episode. Victoria tells her own tale from the apps, when she was requested to play mommy for a gentleman caller. Where to find the podcast: Tales Form the Apps @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Executive Producers: Jesse @LordLenix on Instagram, Twitter, and TikT…

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Ep. 249: Thoughts on Sam Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and talking transformation with hair and makeup designer Peta Dunstall 43:41

4M ago43:41

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Today’s episode is all about the recent release of Back to Black, the much-talked about Amy Winehouse biopic directed by Sam Taylor Johnson. In this episode I’ll talk about Amy’s style evolution, Sam’s own history, the strong feelings against the movie even being made and I’ll end by sharing my conversation with hair and makeup designer Peta Dunsta…

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Sneaking About w/Jr 27:32

4M ago27:32

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Jesse welcomes back Jr to the podcast. This week we get into why Jesse could not get a tune out of his dreams. Jr get flattered that Jesse dreams about him. Plus this week the dream we get dive into really makes us think what it means to sneak into stranger's homes. Submit your dreams at DreamTalkPod@gmail.com Dream Talk the Podcast @dreamtalkthepo…

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Ep. 248: 6 multi-tasking makeup products for when you can’t be bothered - from Milk, to MAC, Make Up For Ever + more 29:22

4M ago29:22

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This episode is all about my favourite makeup items that I use when I just can’t be bothered. They’re the perfect multi-use products for those days when your hormones have you wondering if you want to stay married, or the kids have got you hiding in the bathroom for five minutes to compose yourself. These 6 products all have multi-tasking qualities…

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Methany In The Creek 29:23

4M ago29:23

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Join your hosts Andi and Jr as they welcome back special guest Jesse to the podcast. This week we all get a treat as we find out what happened to Jr on one of his most recent dates. Find out why you shouldn’t be scared for an ex to show up at the door. Plus Andi gets into Love Languages. Where to find the podcast: Tales Form the Apps @talesfromthea…

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Ep. 247: Rihanna gets ugly for Interview magazine cover with religious symbolism but Madonna did it first! 39:35

4M ago39:35

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This episode is a conversation around the new Rihanna cover for the spring issue of Interview magazine.It’s a cover that’s upset a lot of her fans for two reasons; one, apparently she's just not looking pretty enough and two, she's wearing what looks like a piece of headwear we would normally associate with a nun.It's a real deep dive of an episode…

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Ep. 246: The April issues – beauty all around on the latest magazine covers, including THAT Björk cover of Vogue Scandinavia 39:02

5M ago39:02

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This week I’m taking pleasure in some of my favourite magazine cover stories – from Vogue Korea's '90s colour to Rihanna for Vogue China's Gen Z title Vogue+ and Björk for Vogue Scandinavia. I also discuss the importance of Björk to the worlds of fashion and music and of course, my old favourite topic - retouching - comes into it. I've created seve…

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Rewind: The Topper AKA The One Upper 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Life has come up with some hurdles for Andi and Junior. Sit tight and take a re-listen to the 4th episode of the season. Don't worry they will be back for the next episode. Rewind: This week Andi and Jr welcome the most special guest Jesse onto the show. Jr takes the wheel this week to tell Andi and Jesse the tale of a date so bad, that he only had…

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Rewind: Talking to Death w/ Mabel 33:13

5M ago33:13

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Jesse is trying to put his ducks in a row this week in hopes of getting more guests. Please enjoy to a relisten to our very first episode with Mabel. Thank you! Rewind: Join Jesse and his guest Mabel on his first episode ever! Jesse dives into his most vivid dream of being shot and how it might have caused a rip in spacetime. We find out if being m…

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Ep. 245: Punk! Irreverence! Mundanity! Let’s discuss Chioma Nnadi’s first British Vogue cover featuring FKA Twigs 19:43

5M ago19:43

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This episode is fully focused on the very first cover from the new Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi. It’s the April issue and the cover star she's chosen is none other than singer, actress and style icon FKA Twigs. It’s a cover that has had fashion and music lovers worldwide talking so I wanted to to break down the cover, wh…

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A Little Poly And A Lotta Needy 31:31

5M ago31:31

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We welcome our special guest, Jesse, this week as he shares one of his dating stories. Listen in as he shares an experience with Jr and Andrea where he dabbled in the polygamy world with a married man and how that didn’t quite work for Jesse. Where to find the podcast: Tales Form the Apps @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok E…

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Ep. 244: Let’s catch up on the Oscars – from Jodie Smith’s viral skin to Kendall Jenner’s Margiela moment. Plus my mini Cécred review and a Byredo Mojave Ghost perfume workshop 34:16

5M ago34:16

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Today’s episode is super chill, it’s me having a little catch up with you about beauty things I’ve been thinking about or trying this week. So, on the schedule we’ve got a segment on the Oscars including the intense comments on my Jodie Smith video; I’m sharing my first thoughts on a Cécred product and also the perfume workshop I attended at Byredo…

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Pegasus In The Sky w/Charlie 22:54

5M ago22:54

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This week Jesse gets brave and has the main antagonist of his dreams onto the podcast, his brother Charlie. Find out what Charlies thinks about dreams and how a giant hand became a symbol from beyond. Plus we get into why the dreamer of this week's dream might be wanting to go back to his childhood home when times were simpler. Submit your dreams a…

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Ep. 243: Creating the characters of Truman Capote and the original influencers for FX Network show Feud: Capote vs The Swans with makeup department head Jackie Risotto 36:13

5M ago36:13

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This week I’m talking about a new FX show, an 8-part series of the Feud - Capote vs the Swans. It’s a show I’ve been looking forward to seeing forever.In this episode, as well as sharing background on this stylish new show from Ryan Murphy, I’m also sharing an interview with makeup department head Jackie Risotto.Jackie recently won the award for be…

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Jailbird Jason 23:24

5M ago23:24

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Join Andi and Jr this week as Andi recalls a recent dating experience where she was the one ghosted. What?! Only real reason to ghost her would be jail, right? Listen and let us know what you think. Where to find the podcast: Tales Form the Apps @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Executive Producers: Jesse @LordLenix on Inst…

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Ep. 242: The Week in Beauty – Marc Jacobs celebrates 40 years with Pat McGrath; YSL Beauty announces Dua Lipa as global makeup ambassador, plus more discussions around Beyoncé and Cécred 11:14

6M ago11:14

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Today it’s another Week in Beauty and this week’s subjects are: fashion designer Marc Jacobs celebrating 40 years with a limited edition Pat McGrath lipstick; Dua Lipa being announced as new global makeup ambassador for YSL Beauty and we’ll briefly revisit the ongoing conversation around Beyonce’s new haircare brand Cécred. As always thank you so m…

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Ep. 241: Chic is back! London Fashion Week hair and beauty round-up featuring KNWLS and Ancuta Sarca plus my NYFW faves Laquan Smith, Luar and Marc Jacobs 24:09

6M ago24:09

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This week I’m sharing some of my favourite hair and beauty moments backstage at London Fashion Week. I went to three very different shows and really got to see how the hair and makeup teams support the designers’ visions. Also, I couldn't resist sharing a few standout beauty moments from NYFW, because they’re just too beautiful to miss out! If you …

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Demon Santa Tattoo 18:07

6M ago18:07

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Jesse welcomes back his friend and ex-roommate Val back to the podcast. Find out what dream she was holding back from her last visit. Hint it has to do with airplanes and QT. Plus this week's dream we find that our reader gets a tattoo they were not asking for. Plus much more. Submit your dreams at DreamTalkPod@gmail.com Dream Talk the Podcast @dre…

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Ep. 240: Let's review YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara 11:39

6M ago11:39

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It’s review time and this week it's the much-talked about Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara from YSL Beauty. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, what the brand says about it and break down the packaging, the smell and feel, and give it a mark out of 5 based on whether it matches the claims on the website and how it performed for…

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Wig Girl Goes Ghostly 25:56

6M ago25:56

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Join Jr and Andi discuss the time Jr got catfished by a lil cutie with fake teeth and no hair. Is it Becky with the good hair or some more current reference? Listen to this week's episode to hear how he got out of the second date. Where to find the podcast: Tales Form the Apps @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Executive Pro…

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