"For me, beauty represents self-expression and transformation. I believe in freedom, not labels. As a gay man, I want to see myself and others represented in the market. When I was younger, there was no such thing as beauty boys or influencers. While I loved makeup, I was disenchanted because beauty brands weren't speaking to me. I believe that my generation is disrupting societal norms by recreating the beauty landscape in our likeness. Beauty is for everyone, no matter their race, age, sexual orientation, culture, or gender.
Beauty has centred me. While some people like the more traditional way of meditating, I like to focus on what I'm applying to my face while setting my intention for the day. It soothes me. Makeup has made me a stronger and more confident person. Makeup gives me life." — Zach Dishinger, CEO and founder of Formula Z Cosmetics
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