by Evan Pyle

Drag’s influence on the beauty industry is undeniable!   It’s no question that drag artists and entertainers have influenced the beauty industry; drag itself is an industry now, too! Even before RuPaul’s Drag Race became the phenomenon that’s put drag front and center, drag entertainers have worked within the beauty industry in various ways, from…

by Alexa Flores

YouTube has been making lots of changes to its platform to remain relevant in this TikTok era. Whether you personally still use YouTube or not, it remains the number one site for video searches. Keep reading to discover the latest platform updates and more YouTube best practices for 2022. Photo by Souvik Banerjee on Unsplash…

by Deidrell Sadangsal

What is the Secret to Marketing to Men? Men and makeup have a long history. In 4000 BCE, Ancient Egyptians applied black kohl eyeliner to line their eyes. In the 70s and 80s, musicians such as KISS and David Bowie wore fun makeup looks for their performances. So why do men in the US seem…

by Elizabeth Mabry

It’s difficult to convey the size and power of the YouTube beauty community. As someone who regularly watches several beauty YouTubers, I have long been aware of their ability to influence viewers’ conception of makeup, skin, and haircare brands. The beauty world of YouTube grew from a handful of creators posting short makeup tutorials to…

by Ashley Madara

Social distancing has caused many of us to realize we don’t know what to do with all this free time. However, now is a great time to invest in yourself. Whether you are looking to focus on your beauty skills, cooking skills, or coping skills, we are here to help. Open up your app store…

by Ashley Madara

Out with the old and in with the new! Big spring makeup trends in beauty are rocking the new decade and taking over our feeds. E-girls are making us blush, brows are bigger than ever and pastels are the hottest shades out right now. Here are some spring makeup trends making a statement on social…

by David Vargas

What makes oddly satisfying beauty videos so appealing? We all have that innate desire to satisfy our eyes with new ways to break, goop and flare things. After all, when will you ever take out your lipstick collection and just start burning it? It’s like the first time you saw a drag queen. She was graceful…

by Rachel Garcia

It’s no surprise that in 2019 people would rather watch creative and informative product videos about a product than read about it. Reaching a target market has become substantially more convenient with platforms like YouTube that are available at the tip of your fingers. Keep reading to learn how to grow your brand on YouTube….

by Shannon Brown

Gabby Aikawa first got her start with all things product development during an internship in college. Fast forward to now, Gabby works in Sephora’s product development department for the Sephora Collection. Her love of everything beauty doesn’t stop there — she simultaneously started a lifestyle and beauty YouTube channel where she shares her knowledge of…

by Ciera Chang

Known by her fans as Soothing Sista, Stephanie Villa has grown her audience on YouTube and Instagram by sharing her unique sense of style and beauty. In her rise to fame, she’s always stayed true to herself and her values, and outwardly shares an inspiring message to women everywhere that encourages them to be confident…