I’m so excited to share today’s guest with you! Clayton Reid is the Senior Makeup Artist for Nars Cosmetics in the UK and Ireland, and also a DJ.
Amongst many other things, we discuss what it’s like for Clay as a mixed-race man who’s able to pass and how that makes him feel when it comes to addressing his heritage, especially during a time when Black Lives Matter is finally being addressed and respected as a movement.
We talk about experimenting with goth culture back home in Cardiff, Wales, Clay’s memories of queuing up to buy the MAC Disney Villains collection, and how his cinema job prepared him for leading a makeup team. We also discuss our mutual love of books and 1970s style, including icons such as Diana Ross, Pat Cleveland and Antonio Lopez.
Check out Clay’s Sunday playlist on Spotify here or visit his Soundcloud here.
Products:
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/pure-radiant-tinted-moisturiser-spf-30-pa/999NACTINTED9.html
Dr Paw Paw Everybody Hair and Body Wash: https://amzn.to/2NQ2G2w
Dr Paw Paw Everybody Hair and Body and Conditioner: https://amzn.to/38kpscc
Nars Skin Purifying Foam Cleanser: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/purifying-foam-cleanser/0607845048022.html
Nars Skin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturiser: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/aqua-gel-luminous-oil-free-moisturiser/0607845048077.html
Nars Skin Multi-Action Hydrating Toner: https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/multi-action-hydrating-toner/0607845048046.html
Nars Makeup Your Mind: https://amzn.to/3ghmPLd
Kevyn Aucoin Face Forward: https://amzn.to/3dT9erR
Andy Warhol Polaroids: https://amzn.to/38kz7jb
Antonio Lopez Sex Fashion and Disco: https://amzn.to/3dSKFv2
Disclosure documentary on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81284247
Thanks so much for all the support – be sure to join the community over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or check out my personal account @charisse.kenion! Please do rate, subscribe and review where possible and finally, follow Clay on Instagram @clay_reid and check out his DJ alter ego @butch_queen!

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