We ask Michelle Phan, who has nearly five million YouTube subscribers and recently launched a line of beauty products called em michelle phan, our 21 questions.
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When I get dressed in the morning I think… today is a new day, who do I want to be? Carrie Bradshaw? Audrey Hepburn? Or Daenerys Targaryen?
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The one makeup product I never get sick of is… lipstick – it’s always fun to apply and can instantly change your mood. It’s the perfect last accessory to complete your look.
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The average YouTube video takes me this long to shoot… 4 hours.
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The idea for coming out with my own product line started… after years of reading comments and feedback from my viewers.
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The best comment someone ever left on one of my videos was… a thank you comment from a single father that was trying to help his daughter apply makeup for a dance.
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When I get negative comments I think… it’s normal – it’s the Internet.
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Some of my favorite beauty brands include… my own line, em michelle phan, Benefit, Amore Pacific and Lorac.
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The beauty products I try to avoid include… thick cakey foundation, diamond encrusted falsies and primers for eyelashes.
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The idea to start my own YouTube Channel started… in 2007 when a few of my blog readers requested video tutorials of my makeup looks.
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The best thing about working with L’Oreal is… the knowledge and wisdom that you gain. It’s such a well established company with a great history and I’ve learned more here than I ever have at school!
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The product I’m most excited about in my line is… Chiaroscuro – there’s nothing like it on the market. It’s a two minute nose job in a stick.
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The last thing I Googled was… swans attacking people (I had no idea that swans could be so mean!).
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If my days had one extra hour I’d… watch two more episodes of Adventure Time.
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I could never travel without my… headphones.
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The item of clothing I’m currently wearing most is… Ash wedge high top sneakers.
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The best place to shop for beauty products is… my makeup closet.
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The key to healthy skin is… genetics and water.
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One luxury item I’m dying to splurge on… The Epic Dragon camera.
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If I could have dinner with anyone in the world… it’d be Jesus.
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When I get stressed I… deal with it.
- On a typical Saturday night I… go to an Asian market and buy things I’ve never had before.
