Ep.271: Career Reinvention, Skin-First Makeup, and Fighting for Black Beauty Standards ft Danessa Myricks

Makeup artist Danessa Myricks makes products that simply cannot be ignored. And as a Black makeup artist who was self-taught and launched her career at 30, reinvention and innovation always bound to be at the center of her brand. Tune in for this unforgettable conversation on her pathway to success, advocating for the inclusion of darker skin tones in makeup, using independent clinical trials to establish the brand as a leader in product development, and ensuring that Black voices are heard in the beauty industry. 

Products/Resources Mentioned: Kat Graham working with Danessa Myricks, Danessa Myricks (Yummy Skin Tint, Vision Cream Cover Foundation, Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder, Lightwork V Eye Palette, Beauty Oil, Cheek and Lip Palette), Elemis Naked Balm, DermaFlash Derma Pore+, B3 Balm, Thrive Lash Strips, 54 Thrones