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13 Beauty YouTubers That Actually Don't Look Like All The Others

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Nov 06, 2018

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When I discovered YouTube and started playing with makeup, it was hard for me to find beauty bloggers that looked like me. Now I think the influencers I watch regularly are working constantly to be forces for change. There is still a lot to be done, and representation is an ongoing process in the beauty industry, but it is empowering to see the online world becoming saturated with people of all skin tones and backgrounds. These are only a handful of YouTubers out there working to broaden society's idea of beauty.

1. Michelle Phan

It only makes sense to start with a true OG beauty guru. This entrepreneur spent 10 years making content for YouTube before taking a step back and focusing on the business side of things. She founded beauty subscription box Ipsy and her own makeup line Em Cosmetics.

2. Jackie Aina

A makeup artists turned YouTube star, Jackie Aina advocates for African American visibility in the cosmetic industry. She continues to challenge the current standards of beauty and gives confidence to women of color.

3. Patricia Bright

Releasing honest content, this female YouTuber creates fashion, beauty, and hair tutorials.

4. Kaushal Beauty

A UK-based Indian influencer whose tutorials are easy to follow. Kaushal creates content that both inspires and teaches her subscribers.

5. Farah Dhukai

You've probably seen her videos on your Instagram explore page, but just in case you've been living under a rock, let me introduce you to the queen of DIYs. She shares beauty tips and tricks with her followers, all the while inspiring her husband to create Farsali Care, the vegan-friendly skin care line that seems to be in every makeup tutorial.

6. SunKissAlba

Alba Ramos is a natural living beauty blogger and vlogger who focuses on using products with a clean ingredient list. Her beauty methods are all toxin-free, giving her audience a new and natural way to view beauty.

7. Nabela Noor

Covering topics related to lifestyle and beauty, this vlogger is an activist for body positivity and representation. She uses her platform not only for makeup tutorials but also to talk about her life as a plus-sized Muslim American woman.

8. Kim Thai

This YouTuber is a full-time student with some serious highlighting skills. She's not without her own scandals (something we've seen with a lot of beauty influencers lately) but she has released an apology that you can interpret however you choose to and continues to put out some banging content.

9. Shahd Batal

This YouTube star strives to empower women. She vlogs her life as a hijab-wearing Sudanese-American, offering advice and wisdom to women looking to embrace their inner selves. With a unique style, she's a go-to for modest fashion and classic makeup looks.

10. Deepica Mutyala

Rising to fame as a YouTuber, Deepica Mutyala is now a TODAY Show Style Tastemaker among other things. Along with regular videos, she launched TINTED in February, an online collective that focuses on representing people of all skin tones.

11. Anchal MUA

Anchal Seda is clearly passionate about makeup, including everything from glam looks to gory special effects. She mainly creates easy to follow tutorials where she shares her tips for flawless makeup application.

12. Joanna Vongphoumy

Viewers that don't like to cake on pounds of makeup every day will appreciate Joanna's healthy, glowing skin looks. Not only are her tutorials easy to follow, but she always goes for products that feel light on the skin.

13. Shahleena

This vlogger isn't out to make millions. Whether it's a review, haul, or chit-chat, her videos are always honest and direct. Never allowing herself to be influenced, there's nothing to behind her videos other than a love of makeup.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

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19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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