Naked Beauty

Naked Beauty, hosted by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, is one of the longest-running beauty podcasts and one of the few that has consistently centered Black beauty culture since its launch in 2016. The show won an iHeartRadio award for best fashion and beauty podcast, and that recognition is well-earned -- Brooke has built something that feels both personal and professional, blending unfiltered conversations about beauty trends with deeper explorations of self-care, career development, and wellness. The interview format is the backbone of the show, and Brooke is genuinely good at it. She's hosted conversations with Jameela Jamil, celebrity esthetician Shani Darden, and dozens of makeup artists, brand founders, and wellness practitioners. Sir John, the renowned makeup artist, appears regularly as a kind of recurring co-host (referred to affectionately as "Naked Beauty's favorite cousin"), and those episodes have a particularly fun, familial energy. The conversations go beyond product recommendations into real talk about discipline, purpose, and what beauty means on a personal level. With nearly 400 episodes dropping weekly, there's a deep archive to explore. The 4.5-star rating from over 1,200 reviews speaks to a loyal audience. Brooke's strength is making guests feel comfortable enough to go beyond their media training, which means you get stories and insights that don't show up in typical press interviews. It's an especially valuable listen for anyone who wants beauty content that reflects a wider range of skin tones, hair textures, and cultural perspectives.