(Apologies for the audio, I’m learning) There is a difference in how the beauty world is moving now, compared to even 5 years ago. From IG makeup artists to online beauty boutiques...the new careers that have been created in the beauty industry are endless. Let's not even talk about new media. For the most part, the consumer has become the owner. I find myself purchasing from smaller beauty brands more often, waiving the inconvenience #buyingblack or small with ease. I don't care; I want to support the smaller beauty business world. But then...we have our moments when I'm like...y'all get it together.  Lauren Napier understands this. She's a veteran makeup artist (from the Today Show to her own line, CLEANSE by Lauren Napier) who, like me, needed to talk about what's really going on in the black beauty world.  Times tamps: 14:30 Who’s gotten the makeup for black women Ans women of color right. 20:15 The history of contouring 22:00 What Oprah’s makeup artist said to Lauren back in the day 27:00 What is real makeup artistry and is it a lost art? 25:30 thoughts on the school of IG makeup or IG makeup artists 28:15 The actual basics you should have in your makeup kit (if you like makeup) 32:00 A black woman’s skincare line for you 42:00 brands need to understand black women are not a monolith 43:00 Stop thinking black womenswear are always aspiring to be good enough. 45:00 The demoralizing experience for black women securing funding in beauty Enjoy.