“Right or wrong…just what I was feeling at the time.” -Jigga

Gather ‘round, hustlers! I have a new YouTube video for you. I’m still experimenting with the types of content I put on my YouTube channel. In this video, I’m doing my makeup routine to get ready for work while I chat about what’s on my heart.

These are the subjects I discuss in this video (with linked timestamps):

00:46 Putting On Primer

00:55 Thoughts on the Netflix Documentary on Manti Te’o (“Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist”) 

01:44 Colorism Impacting My Makeup Choices/ Wearing the Wrong Undertone Foundation

02:15 My Foundation Routine for Smooth, Dewy Dark Skin (Clean Girl Aesthetic / my skin but better /makeup over 30 to cover hyperpigmentation)

02:58 More Thoughts Netflix Documentary on Manti Te’o 

04:13 Being Black or Brown at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) & Scapegoating

05:20 Practicing Rest After Fibroid Surgery & Sleep Deprivation

06:01 Starting Social Media Cutoff Time

08:05 - Life Changes - Quitting My Job/Role with Theatre Company

08:45 Applying Concealer

09:19 Disclamer: I Am Not a Makeup Artist

09:42 My First 6 Months as a Content Creator 

11:00 My Issues with Instagram (Small Rant)

12:45 My YouTube Plans: Sharing My Poetry, Monetization, Working for Free

14:20 Finding Online Community Through Social Media (Instagram & TikTok)

14:50 My Experience as a First-Generation Nigerian (child of Yoruba immigrants) - Cultural Differences, Naija Pride, Ambition & Success

17:10 Setting My Liquid Foundation with Powder

18:25 Sephora Pro Face Palette in Deep

18:54 Applying Eyeshadow

19:29 My Work as a Freelance Writer/Playwright

19:47 Pivoting My Social Media Strategy - Following the Advice of  @Politics & Fashion  

21:04 Applying Blush

21:20 Booking Commercial & Voiceover Work as an Actor Using Personal Website

21:41 Shifting My Social Media Goals & Priorities - Being Honest About Capacity

22:57 Setting My Face with Setting Spray (Mask-Proof Makeup), Dewy Makeup Look

23:51 The Final Look (Laid Edges, Lipstick, Box Braid Style)

24:13 Closing Remarks, Visual Poem Coming Up

25:04 Outfit Details (#ootd): Roberto Cavalli silk top, Mejuri earrings, Moschino belt, Levi's pants, Clark's shoes)

MAKEUP USED:

Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat Blur Primer

Fenty Beauty Hydrating Longwear Foundation (Shade 460)

Dermablend Professional Lock and Last Water-Resistant Setting Spray

e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer in Satin Finish (Shade 84840 - Deep Cinnamon)

Sephora Microsmooth Multi-Task Baked Face Powder (Color: Espresso)

Sephora Pro Face Palette - Deep (Color: Premier for eyeshadow & blush)

Milani Lipstick (Shade 38 - Double Espresso)

MY LINKS:

Website: https://www.farahlawalharris.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farahlawalh... (@farahlawalharris)  

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farahlawalharris 

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/farahlawalh

CashApp: $farahlawalharris

VIDEOS & CONTENT CREATORS I MENTIONED

Kimberly Nicole Foster’s Video on Manti Te’o: https://youtu.be/7GUOYKPpdrc

Katie Steckly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCeXwLzVKZU7VW8qXis_UOQ

Jade Beason: https://www.youtube.com/c/JadeBeason

thomasadrianna: https://www.youtube.com/c/thomasadrianna

Shaanxo: https://www.youtube.com/c/shaaanxo