I did the thing! I applied for the 2022 #SephoraSquad I have always believed that beauty is a balance of mind, body and soul. There is more to beauty than curated images of perfection. There was a brief essay question that I thought would be fun to share with you so I could hear your answers to this question as well.
Essay Question: What Got You Into Makeup?
What got me into 'makeup' was actually *NOT* finding what I wanted off the shelf. Back in the good old days there weren't shelves full of concealer or foundation that matched my skin tone. I couldn't find the perfect shade of red lipstick, so I made that too by mixing shades from different brands I liked. And I also couldn't find a signature fragrance match as a teen (there were few places to create customized scents then) and I would also play alchemist and mix it myself. When I got asked what shade of lipstick I was wearing or what scent I was wearing I knew I did it right and it felt like the ultimate validation of my efforts.
That validation would be repeated in my blogging life when I would hit events or tradeshows and makeup artists would tell me they didn't want to change my lip color - even though that was the point for me to wear that shade the brand was selling and have it appear in my post event recaps.
Sephora has posed an interesting challenge to my readers, they would love a testimonial from you!
You can leave a testimonial in support of my application here: https://www.sephorasquad.com/leave_testimonial/94197
As the world slowly begins to open up again I want to do more than just 'basic self care'. Not to mention Zoom conferences taught us all that a little makeup never hurts! Help support my efforts to bring you my take on hot products and #beauty trends!
Share with me, what got you into makeup?
(and if you left a testimonial thank you in advance!)
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Oh good luck making the Sephora Squad! Nice to hear how you got into make up - life long passion now I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks Talya! For me Makeup was much like a box of crayons, I liked mixing things together just to see what would happen! It spilled over into skincare and fragrance, I was probably an alchemist of some sort in a previous life I'm sure! If you feel inspired and have a moment, please consider leaving a testimonial to support my application here: https://www.sephorasquad.com/leave_testimonial/94197
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Congrats on applying! I wish you all the best and hope that they choose you!
ReplyDeleteThank You! Would love to know more about your journey with beauty and self-care.
DeleteAlso, If you feel inspired and have a moment, please consider leaving a testimonial to support my application here: https://www.sephorasquad.com/leave_testimonial/94197
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I love how creative you were with your makeup as you journeyed toward your final goal.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! The alchemist in me will never getting tired of experimenting and learning. I am thinking end goal would be my own line of Red Lipstick and my own fragrance house. But then again I also dream of owning a winery, casino and handbag line too! LOL
DeleteBut I am sure joining forces with Sephora will help with my never-ending Beauty FOMO!
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Oh! The Sephora Squad sounds so fun. I really hope you get it. You deserve it so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer, that means a lot to me! I love the idea that it is an ongoing and long term partnership that allows beauty enthusiasts of all kinds to not only share with their readers and communities but build friendships with other squad members in the process. I remember having penpals as a kid, this would be something like that and that truly excites me!
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Congratulations on applying. I've always loved makeup and its not just about enhancing your beauty but also you self confidence. My sister got me into makeup by the way.
ReplyDelete@alita I definitely feel that beauty and self-care rituals of the women around us greatly influences us, especially during our formative years when we are younger. I love that your sister got you into makeup.
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I agree that there is more to beauty than curated images of perfection. This is such a good community where we push creativity.
ReplyDeleteI love the creativity of the beauty industry as well. I love attending beauty tradeshows and often find myself at the special effects makeup booths watching the makeup artists doing demo's of their work for television and film. I find it fascinating. And love that the artistry goes beyond just the outer beauty.
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Congratulations on applying! You have a great makeup story and I hope it takes you very far.
ReplyDeleteThanks @delray I love beta testing products, everything from tech to beauty and even trying new food items before they hit market.
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Oh wow, that sounds great. The Sephora Squad sounds great. I'm sure that it will be fun, interesting and you'll discover more great beauty products. Good luck I hope you are accepted!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Melanie I love that the Sephora Squad experience comes with learning opportunities, peer networking and the chance to put new products on my radar and that of my readers as well.
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Oh great! Congrats you applied! Its good to know how you got into makeup! I love makeup a lot too!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Neha I love that the Sephora Squad experience comes with learning opportunities, peer networking and the chance to put new products on my radar and that of my readers as well.
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That's awesome, wish you best of luck! It' should be fun to be in the beauty.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Fransic I love that the Sephora Squad experience comes with learning opportunities, peer networking and the chance to put new products on my radar and that of my readers as well.
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Good luck on your beauty journey! I hope things work out for you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Tweenselmom I love that the Sephora Squad experience comes with learning opportunities, peer networking and the chance to put new products on my radar and that of my readers as well.
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Congrats on applying and hopefully you'll get an acceptance letter soon. Sephora Squad sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Angela! I love that the Sephora Squad experience comes with learning opportunities, peer networking and the chance to put new products on my radar and that of my readers as well.
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Wow, this is very exciting, dear! Good luck on this new beauty opportunity. More beauty and skincare content, please!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Blair! I actually have quite a bit of beauty and makeup coverage. I have covered a wide variety of beauty expos and tradeshows as well as brand events in NYC.
DeleteI love that the Sephora Squad experience comes with learning opportunities, peer networking and the chance to put new products on my radar and that of my readers as well.
If you feel inspired and have a moment, please consider leaving a testimonial to support my application here: https://www.sephorasquad.com/leave_testimonial/94197
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