WHAT IS BEAUTY?

“Beauty comes from the inside. It really does! It’s an energy you exude. It’s all about confidence! When you have a positive aura — that radiates and speaks for itself. You can tell when someone is truly happy and living their purpose — they shine bright. Those types of people are the most beautiful to me!”

- Kat Jamieson, @katjamieson_

“To me, beauty is about authenticity. It enables you to be who you want to be, to be your best self and to show up in the world as the person you want to be. It's about creating your best self.”

- Garrett Munce, Grooming Editor, Esquire & Men’s Health

“As someone who has struggled with acne-prone skin (and thus confidence) for many years of my life, I have learned that beauty is simply being and accepting yourself in the most raw and authentic version. Beauty doesn't have a particular skin type, or style, or status, or race...it's about not hiding who you are, living with confidence, and encouraging others to do the same!”

- Melodie Perez, @diaryoftroubledskin

“After being in this industry for over 17 years, I've learned that beauty isn't a look; it's a feeling. When I look my best; I feel my most confident. As a mom, my skincare routine now serves as my daily form of self care, while my makeup is my armor to face the world. The key is learning to love yourself both fully glammed and totally bare-faced. I love helping people fall in love with themselves through beauty and watch their confidence skyrocket.”

- Heather Muir Maffei, Beauty Director, Real Simple

“Beauty is feeling like the most confident version of yourself on your best day. During my time working in retail, I observed that people looked their most beautiful when they felt their most confident. I always aim to bring that inner beauty out in my clients.”

- Vincent Oquendo, Celebrity Makeup Artist

“To me, beauty is playful and the ultimate mood-booster. It means experimenting, having fun, and feeling like your most confident, authentic self through a little pampering.”

- Jessica Harrington, Senior Beauty Editor, PS

“Beauty to me is about the ritual of taking time for yourself. To me, it's an act of exploration, self love, and creativity. Taking the time to play is so important!”

- Rudi Berry, @rudiberry

“Beauty has always been a love language and common ground between my mom and me. It's also a portal that connects to incredible people, places, and experiences — kind of like a bedazzled version of Doctor Who’s phone booth. Now as a mom in her 40s, I find myself excited to guide my daughters through their own self-discovery journey and also navigate midlife as a beauty editor and entrepreneur. Buckle up, it’s going to be a beautiful, bumpy ride!”

- Erica Metzger, Editor & Founder, The Beauty Loop