Ep. 37: Makeup, disco, queer icons and what it means to be mixed race as Black Lives Matter makes history, with Clay

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!