I'm definitely aware but I feel what Uche has to say in this episode has more importance than what she posted.
I'm mentioning it here in case any listeners thought I wasn't aware. As she deleted it, I'm guessing she realised it was a bit off, because when we spoke, she was very detailed about why black women might prefer fuller coverage for reasons such as hyperpigmentation. In it Uche had commented that the 'clean girl look is low key anti-black' and said black women need 'coverage and structure'. At no point did Uche take credit for anything in fact she paid homage to the makeup artists of the '90s, to drag makeup techniques, makeup artists such as Makeup By Mario and Melachild herself and also commented that American women like makeup artist King Mali Magic are the ones who have long been influencing the trends.Īlso in this episode, I speak with Funmi Monet, a Dallas, Texas-based creator and therapist, about why she thinks American women are falling in love with UK Black Girl makeup and there are also some clips from the inimitable Melachild and I share UK makeup artist note: When I commented on social media that I was putting the episode together and that Uche was part of it, someone sent a screenshot of a 'post and delete' that the UK version of The Shade Room had shared (The Shade Room is like the online black version of a gossip magazine you might find in a supermarket - I think that's the best way I can describe it). I invited both of them onto the pod and I'm happy to say that Uche said yes and our ensuing conversation felt so refreshing and real. Both creators are based in the UK and have been called the originators of the look that's centred on a highlighted under-eye and seamless blending. The two key names that came up over and over again when I started researching the trend that's racked up 38million views on TikTok, were that of Uche Natori and Melachild. A few hours later and I was hooked not just on the makeup style itself, which we'll go into in this episode, but I loved the supportive comments shared between the US and UK creators. My friend, beauty editor Ava Welsing-Kitcher, who recently moved to the US, told me how popular the UK Black Girl makeup look was becoming on TikTok and that I needed to take a look. They come in sleek and simple MAC bullets.This week’s episode has been a while in the making and it all started with a voice note. They have a massive range of colours and I love every one that I have. $40 is preeeeetty expensive but I think it's definitely worthwhile. The obvious downside to the MAC lipsticks in NZ is the price. They also have a few more formulas that are more sheer and less pigmented but look beautiful on your lips for a glossier look. Satin finish is probably my favourite formula. These also stay on your lips really well. Still super pigmented but a more glossy finish (but not too much) than the matte ones. They also have a satin formula which is probably more of your traditional lipstick finish. They're also super pigmented and really hold the colour. They have matte ones that stay on your lips really well without drying your lips out. What I love about MAC is they have HEAPS of shades in different formulas.
I was a matte liquid lipstick girl for a long time and I have finally matured and brought a bunch of MAC lipsticks in different styles and shades. These are most certainly my favorite type of lipstick.