{"id":658498,"date":"2023-03-08T13:12:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T17:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=658498&"},"modified":"2023-03-09T13:20:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T17:20:57","slug":"activist-and-beauty-entrepreneur-courtnei-lee-shares-her-favorite-makeup-hacks-and-must-have-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/658498\/activist-and-beauty-entrepreneur-courtnei-lee-shares-her-favorite-makeup-hacks-and-must-have-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Activist and Beauty Entrepreneur, Courtnei Lee, Shares Her Favorite Makeup Hacks And Must Have Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

The OYT Cosmetics founder talks about her favorite foundation, using lipstick as a blush, and so much more.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Courtnei Lee<\/a><\/strong> is the founder of OYT Cosmetics<\/a><\/strong>, an all-inclusive beauty brand that is shaking up the makeup industry as we know it. As seen in Success Magazine<\/a><\/strong>, The Vancouver, BC-based company is BIPOC and LGBTQ+ owned and operated, offering up a fierce and sassy line of products that reflect the company\u2019s values of diversity, inclusivity, and social responsibility. Lee\u2019s must-have cosmetics are made with all-natural ingredients and with all people in mind.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I first started using cosmetics, well before I started OYT, I would buy products and think to myself of ways they could be better,\u201d she says. \u201cI had an idea in mind of what I wanted our products to be like just from using so many different brands. I knew what I liked, what I loved, as well as what wasn\u2019t really working and what was lacking within those products,\u201d she continues. Because of that, Lee has been able to create products that truly elevate the world of cosmetics to a whole new level, such as OYT Cosmetics\u2019 Cover Your Sins<\/em> foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne product that I use every single day, day in and day out, is our Cover Your Sins foundation,\u201d Lee shares. \u201cIt's our full coverage foundation, it\u2019s my staple, and I can't leave the house without it,\u201d she adds. The Cover Your Sins foundation comes in an incredible 20 different shades such as Light Custard<\/em>, and Chocolate Mousse<\/em>. It\u2019s a full-coverage yet lightweight formula with a sleek matte finish, that is buildable, blendable, and a perfect option for all skin types. Each of OYT Cosmetics' products, including the Cover Your Sins foundation, undergoes several stages of development to ensure that it is absolutely perfect.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tell the manufacturing team about an idea that I'm working with and they'll present the first testing formula, and then from that point forward, we just really go back and forth,\u201d she shares. \u201cMe and my staff all use the product. We write pros and cons of things we want to keep and things we want to tweak, to create a more improved version. Normally it takes about five or six rounds of going back and forth, and then we come up with something where we just fall in love, and we're like okay, this is it,\u201d she says. \u201cOur manufacturing partners are really invested in our company\u2019s message and what we bring to the table.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But even with the best makeup products at hand, unless you know how to use them properly, you won\u2019t be able to achieve the look you want. When Lee first transitioned to womanhood, there were no resources or tools available on how to get started with makeup. Having been in that position before, she knows how daunting the world of makeup can be for people who don\u2019t have much experience and are looking for support.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, OYT Cosmetics is changing that by creating a world where all individuals are represented in the beauty industry. Makeup is for everyone, and OYT has become more than a brand, but also a movement that is amplifying underrepresented voices and bringing communities together.<\/p>\n

Lee<\/strong><\/a> is passionate and dedicated to her goal of showing the world that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, shades, and identities. With hopes of inspiring and empowering others, she shares helpful makeup tips and tricks on her website<\/a> <\/strong>and social media<\/a><\/strong> which are great places to look if you\u2019re searching for somewhere to start.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne makeup hack that I love is to take my lipstick and use it as blush,\u201d she says. \u201cI just smudge a bit of it onto my palm and then place it exactly where I want it on my cheeks and blend it down. When you're doing a natural look, I find that it just gives you the most pleasant, beautiful glow,\u201d she shares. \u201cAnother great hack you can use lipstick for is color correcting. Just be careful around the eyes with any reds as they can be harmful and don\u2019t use a matte formula on areas with facial hair.\u201d<\/p>\n

OYT Cosmetics<\/a><\/strong> just launched their very own tinted moisturizer and have some more launches very soon. \u201cWe finalized our custom formula for the tinted moisturizer and it's so smooth,\u201d she says. \u201cDepending on how full glam you\u2019re going, it is perfect for everyday wear.\u201d<\/p>\n

OYT Cosmetics<\/a><\/strong> is a brand that delivers ethical, cruelty-free beauty products that inspire inclusion around the globe. \u201cPeople living authentic lives being happy and loving themselves shouldn't be something that is up for debate or discrimination, and I think our products really represent that,\u201d Lee says. \u201cWe stand by our products to differentiate us in the industry, not only because of our formulation but also because of who we are as a corporation,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Courtnei Lee<\/a><\/strong> and her inspiring story in creating OYT Cosmetics<\/a><\/strong>, check her out on Instagram<\/em><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Written in partnership with Mindful Agency\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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