'Alexa, Who Is James Charles?' 'James Charles Is The God Of Makeup'
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Alexa, Play 'God Is James Charles'

The makeup god, that is.

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Alexa, Play 'God Is James Charles'

For anyone who doesn't recognize the name James Charles, Google him and you will seriously be amazed. James Charles is a huge YouTube name and is most widely recognized for his beautiful makeup looks. He does crazy looks like Pennywise, a face full of tattoos and Halloween tutorials. He also does drag queen makeup, challenges, reviews and more. Additionally, he was CoverGirl's first-ever male spokesman.

Before watching a James Charles YouTube video, I never knew so much entertainment and humor could be packed into a small 15 minutes. He is so energetic and enthusiastic, and his passion for makeup really comes through in every video. The best part about watching James Charles is that it doesn't feel like I'm watching a celebrity. He talks openly about his life and mistakes he has made and how he's learned from them. He allows us to see that he is human whereas other celebrities only show the "perfect" sides of themselves.

My favorite James Charles video is called "Hate Comments Do My Makeup." Of course, hate comes with the territory of being an influencer and having almost 8 million followers. James Charles gets tons and tons of positive comments, but there are some negative ones to go along with them. In this video, James Charles takes all of his hate comments and follows them as a makeup tutorial. If I were getting the hate he was getting, I would curl up in a ball and cry and never make another video. Instead of taking this hate to heart, he turns it into something funny and entertaining for his viewers.

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Another one of my favorite James Charles videos is "Singing My Makeup Routine." Did I mention that he is also a fabulous singer? He sings in multiple videos, but this one is different. As he's going through his makeup routine, someone behind the camera names different songs that he needs to sing while incorporating whatever step he's on of his routine. The first time I watched it, I was truly blown away. He was so quick on his feet and able to make up songs faster than I've ever seen.

James Charles / Instagram

At 19 years old, James Charles has moved to LA, partnered with multiple makeup companies, gained several millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube, started a clothing line and more. He is a prime example of how working hard and believing in yourself will allow you to reach your dreams. He shared a video explaining how it was a little difficult growing up being a boy who loved makeup and beauty. Well, after pushing through the hard times, he clearly succeeded.

James Charles / Instagram

James Charles, thank you for sharing your many talents with us. Watching your videos always brightens my day and inspires me to keep dreaming big. Keep up the good work and encouragement to follow your true passion.

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