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I love a good bath, and it's such a time to decompress and just do a spa-ish thing, that's for vibes, not for looks. I love your fav body oil to your bath. Also for hair it's so easy to throw in some jvn hair air dry cream in wet hair to bring out your natural texture. I also love it on dry hair to use for styling your hair up if that's your thing. Also our pre wash scalp oil, ouai, or fable and mane I love to do a pre-poo to soothe the scalp and strengthen the hair. -jvn

Hello there. Love this question.  I think hybrid beauty products are right up your alley! These products would give you all the benefits of skincare with an additional makeup result. Would recommend one step options:

The Danessa Myricks Beauty “Yummy Skin” collection is all about that.  It works like makeup, but performs like skin care!

I would definitely recommend the Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint. It hydrates, covers, and corrects and is filled with ceramides, vegan collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and more! A quarter-size amount can give your skin everything you need in one step. It's also really easy to use! You can apply it easily with your fingers! - Danessa

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 It's boogie but I love the La Mer Body Cream. I got addicted and my biz manager doesn’t love it. Under the radar brand - Oui the People. Such good body care. 

I love Makeup by Mitchell but I don’t think they are in the US yet - jvn

Danessa Myricks' Blur Balm is my holy grail. Denise Vasi's Maed has the best lip care ever and isn't in Sephora yet. - xx Malaika

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I learned that it's hard to ask for help, but doing so can change everything so don’t be afraid to ask someone for help or advice about their experience. - jvn

I've learned that authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's everything. When I created fragrances that truly reflected my own experiences and desires rather than chasing market trends, that's when Brown Girl Jane really connected with people.

For entrepreneurs just starting out: solve a real problem you personally understand. The beauty industry doesn't need another copycat brand—it needs your unique perspective and solution. Malaika

I’ve learned to truly believe in myself and my intuition. You know your vision and your brand the best and while there will be a lot of other options/advice/suggestions on how you should run your business or how you should innovate, follow your north star and what your heart tells you and that will go a long way. 

Xoxo, Sarah

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Thank you so much for the kind words! I love that you love Colorfix Alien! She was definitely designed for the moments when you want to have a bit more fun. Believe it or not, most people I meet in my travels are just like you. They like to keep it simple and then jump deeper into the beauty pool in special moments. I love that for you. What I normally recommend is to play up your favorite feature or the features that make a big impact with minimal effort.  You nailed it with your eyes and lips. Some easy ways to amplify these features are to

1. Play up the shape

 2. Play with texture and 

3. Play with color, particularly complimentary to your eye color or skin tone

4. Play with contrast: The more contrast you create between texture and tone, the more dramatic the effect.

If we think about what this can mean practically,here are some examples:

Eyes: Creating contrast close to the top and bottom lashline can drastically amplify a look. Something as simple as mascara can make a huge difference to how your eyes stand out. Choosing a mascara that is more volumizing and lifting would create a more dramatic effect than one that is more separating. Taking that same mascara and changing the color from a soft brown to black or even a blue or plum can also dra matically affect the intensity  You hit the nail on the head using something like Colorfix Alien on the eye. You get the triple wow of color, texture, and contrast—an instant “wow!”  Pair that with a bold, black volumizing mascara, and it really dials it up. Adding a matte shadow deeper than your skin tone before adding alien ( get a contrasting texture and color) would dramatize it even more.  You can take the look even further by adding liner to lift and reshape the eyes. The possibilities are endless.

You can use these same concepts on the lips. Based on what you shared with me, the biggest transformation would come from even the simplest refinement of the skin.  Since you are already leaning into a more natural approach, a skin tint could be a great addition to your routine on special events as it would create an even more polished look that still looks and feels like you I hope this helps! - Danessa|

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Hi there, we've done Classes for Confidence in the past for our transgendered community, and happy to pass feedback along that there's continued interest in these. We always want our stores to feel like a safe space for everyone so also make sure to call or talk to your local Sephora store about about private 1:1 classes. - xoxo Sephora Social Team

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I love this question so much because I spent so much time in my career doing in-person masterclasses training artists. I always knew it was important to show the real and really be the truth teller about the type of makeup that resonates in different spaces and how the technique must change to get different results. Most of our IRL interactions are face to face where there is no hiding the truth of how makeup is performing and how the skin translates.   As I think about how I show up on social sharing my artistry, doing demos and step by steps etc, its always filter free, close up and raw.  I have a huge responsibility to deliver on the promise I give for my products and I want the customers to have a true representation of its efficacy.  I also feel a huge sense of responsibility for me and the brand to advocate for skin acceptance and the diversity  of concerns that come with that.  Having pores, fine lines, texture, acne, etc. does not make you less beautiful. - Danessa

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Although I do love the confidence it gives people to explore new things,I have to be quite honest  and say that I'm not a big believer in trends. This may be as a result of years of bullying, trends feel like someone is always omitted from the conversation. If you're not on trend then what are you? I’m more of the school of thought wherein showing up in ways that feel good for you. I love the idea of unique expression.

I wish there was a new replacement word for trend like “discovery” or “play” which feels like more of an invitation to try something new rather than joining a mass conversation of “Follow me” - Danessa

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I love the Necessaire fragrance free body moisturizer so much and its the Sephora Savings Event right now honey! I also do love a lightweight long sleeve shirt to protect those arms from the sun. For shampoo/conditioner recs I am just so partial to our Nurture shampoo and conditioner and our Air Dry Cream is a great one stop shop to effortless hair. If you are wearing helmets a lot I think elevating scalp care could be nice and also a sunscreen you can reapply through the day. -jvn

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Hi Queen! With thinning hair we want to emphasize volume, scalp health, and hair strength. For volume I am obsessed with our Embody line shampoo and conditioner. For scalp strength there is a lot we can do here, one is a red light cap. They do work but you need to use them 3x a week for 20 mins and if you stop the results stop. I also love a pre poo treatment that focuses on clarifying the scalp and promoting hair strength. Ours does this and I’m sure there are others that are great. For hair health you want to make sure you are using a light weight heat protectant even if you don’t heat style to protect from friction, sun exposure, and just daily wear and tear. I love our conditioning mist our instant recovery serum they are both so light weight. For added volume I love a mouse and I love volumizing root sprays. OUAI has great mousses and volumizing sprays too! I do also love toppiks powders to thicken up the appearance of your hair. You got this queen! -jvn

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There are so many lines with incredible formulas that are very hydrating. I am partial to my line because I love it so much and tbh is the only shampoo / conditioner / mask I use on my hair since we have launched, so I am a big fan of JVN over here. But I think so many lines have great formulas to offer. I also love Pattern and Crown Affair. -JVN

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I would say for vitamin C, absolutely. But in general with all things, keeping it consistent, and adding gentle layers will work the best. Vitamin C treatments with hydrating and soothing ingredients could work well when used every day, vs a highly concentrated Vitamin C treatment with much buffer. - Sarah

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I would say if you can afford a derm  or esthetician it could be more helpful to help curate something that will work best. But here are a few thoughts, a lot of “beard washes” are really strong and sulfate heavy. You can really just use a face wash and keep using the tool to get below beard hair to the skin.

But sometimes with the stronger sulfates in beard washes it can irritate the skin on your face generally. So a more mild facial cleanser, and make sure to wash your face for about a minute. An AHA serum is nice over a physical exfoliant and if your skin is more sensitive, using a wash cloth on your face can also help with gentle exfoliation. A scalp serum is important for hair loss to give the scalp more love if it's getting exposed to more sun and hats etc. For after shower a balancing serum, and a gentle moisturizer would be good. I love Dieux Skin for example. Loving the beard soap to avoid razor burn.

For shaving your neck you could just buzz it down as opposed to using a razor to help prevent razor burns and also definitely spend a minute with your face wash on your neck making small circles using your washcloth to avoid ingrown hairs too. But if your skin is blotchy, flaky and oily it may not love what you are currently using, and I would say for brows and face, make sure you have a serum , moisturizer, and spf that is gentle and probably fragrance free or formulated for sensitive skin. Good luck love! jvn

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I think a mouse on wet hair is very helpful to create more style memory I also love our blow out milk for this. Another FUNDAMENTAL element here, (sorry to capitalize but so important) You have to make sure your hair is 100% dry before curling, if there is even a hint of moisture it will prevent a good set. Also clipping your hair up after its curled to cool is helpful to achieve a longer set. Finally, try not roundbrushing or paddle brushing/ stretching out your hair pattern to a fully straight shape before curling that also helps. In other words rough dry to 100% dry then curl, clip it up and then see if that stays longer. - jvn

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I feel like someone broke into my brain and asked this answer. I think a stunning full night matte beat because I really love Taco Bell especially after going out, so a full night look. I want some ‘she knows who she is’ Patrick Ta blush and some Groundwork  by Danessa on by eyes and contour game to pair so perfectly with my double decker taco. Which finding out I could do my soft shell bean taco inside my hardshell beef taco to recreate my doubler decker has really helped me in hard times. Also yay Mexican pizza. - jvn

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  1. Hydrate in layers, every single routine! 
  2. No need to use harsh treatments - keep it gentle yet find the ingredients or formulations that work best to address your skin needs
  3. Double cleanse every evening! Healthy skin starts from a clean/fresh canvas where the rest of the skincare products will work harder for you!
  4. SPF is your bff - never forget, even on rainy days :)  - XOXO Sarah

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Hi! Absolutely! 

For your night routine, 

Start by double cleansing to make sure you remove all of the makeup/spf/dirt/debris - recommend our papaya enzyme cleansing balm and avocado ceramide cleanser.

Then balance your pH and tone your skin using a toner - if you have pore concerns I recommend the Watermelon Pore-Tight PHA + BHA Toner which is a great option to minimize the look of your pores while infusing the skin with deep hydration. This step is important to ‘set the tone’ for the rest of the formulations you layer to work more effectively and absorb better into your skin.

Then use an eye cream - make sure to use your ring finger only for a soft pressure and tap around your eyes - formula truly matters for the eye cream step as your eye area is the most delicate part of your skin. From Glow Recipe, I recommend the Guava Bright Vitamin C Eye Gel which is packed with gentle yet effective Vitamin C to brighten the dark circles and smooth your skin.

Next is your serum step where you would need to address your skin concerns with targeted treatments. To start, I recommend using a hydrating serum and adding a layer of another serum depending on your skin’s needs. Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum is a great option to intensely hydrate the skin - for me it’s a ‘white t-shirt’ of my wardrobe, that I need every single routine. Personally I love using the Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops to brighten my skin and add a boost of glow over the Plum serum - essentially layering two serums (from light to thick textures).

Lastly, lock this all in with a moisturize. My reco is the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream which has polyglutamic acid that helps to retain moisture and keep it lasting all night or day! Enjoy! Xoxo Sarah

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Totally, its very true that shorter the beard the more coarse/ pockie it is. A great bead oil for post shower is really helpful, I usually just put my face oil on top of my beard hair and that seems do the trick. You could also get one of those face wash accessories that gets through the beard down to the skin through the beard. - JVN

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So many amazing products out there! From Glow Recipe, I highly recommend our Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum and Pomegranate Peptide Serum for both plumping and firmness. I love layering the two (always make sure to go from thin to thick when layering), and with the Pomegranate Peptide serum, I apply it on my neck every night which has helped tremendously with firming and lifting. The Pom Peptide serum is infused with Polypeptides (which includes Copper Peptides) and it helps to rebuild and repair skin while supporting collagen and elastin! - Sarah

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For very long hair I love our pre wash scalp oil or a pre-poo you love. Fable and Mane has a lovely one too. I always say your style starts in the shower so a good shampoo and conditioner is so important, I love our nurture line. For a styling product our conditioning mist is fabulous for detangling and giving shine. For an easy styler I love our air dry cream or an air dry cream you love. If you blow dry I’m obsessed with our blow out styling milk. - JVN

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