themakeuproompodcast: Recent Episodes
aleesa and normie
The makeup room is a heaving hot-pot of good chat, scintillating gossip, drama, opinions, unsolicited advice and at times, even makeup. In this podcast, Normie and Aleesa who have worked together in said environment for nearly 2 decades, hope to bring you a tantalising morsel of their world. Enjoy!
Today, after not seeing each other for months, we spill the beans on hurt feelings, life on the road, new hair tools and what happens when you're thrown a curve ball outside your pay grade.
We unpack the reason behind Norman's problem with road rage. Where does this anger come from? And how does cancel culture serve anyone? Also, our feelings towards lash extensions. Plus, why we are makeup artist victims in this age of victimhood (one must get onboard).Strap yourselves in, friends!
Today we unite after Norman's 2 weeks on a shoot. We talk about foundation trends, our favourite Oscar looks and Normie's code-cracking red-carpet-glow makeup tips. Perfect for wedding or special event make-up.And, what is being woke? Find out that and so, so much more on today's red-hot poddie. Mwah.
Today we unpack the South Park roast of Meghan and Harry—where do they go from here? Also, how positive is the body positivity movement? Plus our latest foundation, neck cream and concealer find. Newsflash: Aleesa also reveals her magic pill that calms her Perri-pausal second head. It's bumper-to-bumper, so strap yourselves in, friends!
Today, we froth over Rihanna's makeup during her incredible halftime Super Bowl performance. Also—is it really a crime not to prime? What is the dealio with colour correction? And discover how you can apply the perfect under eye concealer (byeee dark circles).Strap yourselves in, friends—makeup mayhem ahead!
Well, well, well...After several months off the airwaves due to tech issues (Normie's storage problems), we have united to discuss the Covids, Sex and the City reboot and why this year was truly awful. Enjoy! And...good riddance 2021!
Welcome friends to the warm (stifling) confines of LOCKDOWN. We catch up on the wet blanket of lockdown life, our obsession with YOUNGER and our 3 top foundations for our fair skin types Enjoy!!!
Lockdown has brought many new facets to everyday life. One of them is the Zoom meeting. Today we discuss how to look on Zoom and who we would love to make over. All this and MORE. Strap yourselves in, friends.
Happy hard lockdown, our NSW friends! To soothe away the anxiety of being unemployed while a prisoner in our own homes, we have been binge watching Younger. This show is giving us life. So, today we discuss how you can look younger with our top 3 makeup tips. Enjoy!
Welcome friends, to a little mid-week lockdown taster! Today, we catch up, on all the tid-bits that have been giving us life during this lockdown. Enjoy...And why not subscribe, so you don't miss even one titillating episode? Mwaaah.x
Happy week 2 of lockdown friends! Today, we talk about the winding road of self- awareness. Have you lost yours yet? It's only a matter of time. Also, we trial (wait for it)....a brand new skincare line that is PERFECT for makeup artists. Enjoy my friends!
In our latest podcast (recorded days before this current Sydney #lockdown)we talk about friendship—how much honesty can a friendship take? Also, our grown-up-job fantasies——who did we really want to be? Is it too late to change careers? All this top-notch convo and MORE. Strap yourselves in, friends!
How to confront another beautiful aspect of aging—Female. Hair. Loss. What it's like to be brought up by 70s parents, frozen foreheads, make-up goals and SO much more. Strap yourselves in, friends!
Today, we go down the winding, downhill road of aging, bad botox (can't help it), skincare, hair changes and...colourful snippets of our illustrious makeup past. Enjoy!
Today we give you the verdict on the latest Prince Harry interview, our thoughts and feelings on therapy, skincare and even, relationships. Yep, we tackle the big topics. It's an emotional journey of self-awareness that you will not want to miss. Enjoy!
In today's meeting of the minds we discuss new beginnings, new makeup rooms, masking and our all-time fave: BAD BOTOX. Plus, Normie also reveals his latest makeup prediction. Strap yourselves in, friends, this poddie is on FIRE.
Today, we talk about the socials. Do we overshare? And the travails of looking after sick parents while being perri-pausal and what is intersectionalism? So much to unpack, my friends, SO much. Enjoy! Mwaah.xx
Friends, in this era of cancel culture—how does a makeup artist with a penchant for inappropriate humour, survive? Today, we tackle this very issue, talk brows and discuss the youth of today like a couple of old sages. (Stop it.) Mwaaah.xx
"Being in your late 40s is fun!" said no woman in her late 40s everrrr. We discuss the horror of reaching this truly awful age. And what it's like at the precipice of menopause. Spoiler alert: it sucks. Enjoy!
In today's verbal exchange, we discuss a constant topic in the makeup room—BODY IMAGE. How does one learn to accept and love those bits that we didn't order? And is Normie as a man also hateful of his bod? All this and more. Mwaaaah.xx
Today we unpack what it really takes to be a sought after make-up artist. And what happens when you work with your friend and discover that he or she is a chronic micro-manager? All this and more, friends. Enjoy!
As we are still REELING from Meghan and Harry's tell-all, the big question really remains: what was Meghan hiding behind her smokey eye? Normie shares with us how he would have made Meghan look more believable. Plus, our fave prods. Mwaaah.x
Today we catch up after a lengthy hiatus and unpack THE MEGS and Harry bombshell interview. It really is the gift that keeps giving. Enjoy our reunion, and our professional makeup artist opinions (the ones that really matter. Mwaaah.xx
Being a make-up artist is fraught with danger. At times, beneath our poised, incredibly professional demeanour, we are quietly hyperventilating. Today, we re-live some of those moments where we wanted to pack up the kit and to NEVER do make-up AGAIN. Enjoy our #makeupfails .xx
Today we dish the dirt on the MAFS reunion, the trills, the spills and the bad botox. Normie also reveals his 2 FAVE prods of the moment. Enjoy!
As we heading deep into our 40s, we unpack the horror of going grey, the latest apps and our mutual disdain for inspirational quotes. Plus, how to do the best ombre brows. Mwaaaah.xx Enjoy!
As we roll into 2021, we discuss our latest self-improvement methods and the ART of getting that foundation RIGHT. Because...if your foundation is wrong, you're wrong. Mwah.x
We made it guys. 2021. Today we catch up and discuss some of those "new year's resolutions" that are going to be LIFE-CHANGING. You know it! Mwaah.x
Before N.S.W became a hot-spot JUST before Christmas, we discussed what we enjoyed in this epic year of 2020. We are SO glass-half-full people. Enjoy friends, and thank you for listening!
Today we discuss SKINCARE. The road to treat my melasma has been a long one, full of highs and lows and the dishing out of much cash. Please join us as we discuss our favourite prods and the lowdown on treating pigmentation. Mwaah.x
Today, sitting on our makeup throne, we unpack our very latest makeup faux paszzz that are AGING. Hold onto your hats, friends...Mwaah.x
After 19 years, we farewell Channel Nine Willoughby - the home of Australian television, drama, much laughter and great friendships. We reminisce about our fave moments and talk about the next chapter. Mwaah.xx
Today, we unpack the life-skills of how to wear a red lipstick successfully, what happens when your friend who you share a podcast with is a FRENEMY and why we love other makeup artists - especially those in the fashion industry. Enjoy! Mwaaaaah.x
Every work-place has its "thing". You know, those work-place-politics THINGS. Today we discuss some of the little quirks and kinks from our industry, and how to rise above them and be a better person. You're welcome. #blessedatwhatido
Today, we unpack the complexed world of "ani-ageing" methods, confess our attachments to some of those vices and explain the difference between good and bad botox. It will change your life. Enjoy.xx
Hello friends, today we take a tiny wonder down memory lane, and attempt to answer the question: when is it time to put on the makeup brakes? Normie also shares one of his latest makeup secrets. Don't tell anyone. Mwaah.x
Finally...we cut to the chase: the makeup techniques that are AGING YOU! Its a makeup wilderness out there, with expert tips, products that promise the world and Instagram how-to vids but today, we tell you the actual truth on some makeup habits that are making you look OLDER. You heard it first! Mwaaaaaah.
How to achieve great looking skin? The age old question. Normie shares his tips as a makeup artist and tells us the secrets to getting that foundation right. Because , if your foundation is wrong , you're wrong. Mwaaah.
Well...what next world? First the Coronavirus and now the end of the run for The Kardashians. I just...can't. Too emotional. Today we discuss the influence of The Kardashians on make-up, beauty and life as we knew it. Mwah.
Today we touch base on our home iso goals and ask: Have we achieved our mission? Are we there yet? Also, relationships...The good, the bad and the annoying habits of our partners. (Thankfully, we are SO perfect.) Mwaaah.x
As we go deeper into the woods of Covid19, far from the days of watching Tiger King on the couch, we explore our feelings around the second wave, motivation in times of unemployment and how to overcome the flattening of the curve. Mwah!
Well, friends, as we surface out #homeiso , we discuss the perils of working as a makeup artist in this "new normal" as Normie heads back to work, and why we're a little sad that #homeiso is nearly over.
Normie and Aleesa discuss the pros and cons of home iso, at a safe distance of 1.5 metres and how its effected the makeup industry.
Hello 2020 friends! Today we welcome the year with a catch-up that even includes our fave MAKEUP and HAIR prods of the mo. Get out! The prods we banged on about: LiLash Purified Eyelash Serum , New Wash by Hairstory, Fenty Beauty Snaps Eyeshadow Palettes, Make Up Forever Artist Liquid Matte Lipstick in colour #401 . Mwaaaaah.x
Logies - the spills, the frills and that gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson. Have we all lost our sense of humour?
How to we cope, outside the safe confines of the Makeup Room, with political correct conversation? And is there a difference between having your foot in your mouth and political correctness? Find out in today's extremely informative podcast. Mwah.
During our career as incredibly talented and amazing makeup artists (#blessed),we have made up many a bride and her friends. On today's podcast we list our 10 wedding faux pas (things to avoid at all costs). Enjoy!
Today we discuss the slippery slope of social media tragedy (we've all been there). Mwaah.
We discuss our latest foundation love, the dealio with the colour 7 and for the last time, we talk MAFS - the good, the bad and the worse.
Well, we're at the pointy head now, friends - Jess, Dan and THE whole catastrophe. Enjoy!
We catch up on all the golden moments of the last 2 weeks of MAFS. plus ponder life's bigger questions - can you be too old for Botox, and is there really a 'sisterhood'?
Welcome to our first Married at First Sight round-up. Strap yourselves in friends, it's going to be a bumpy ride!
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