I did have pushback in the beginning of my career because my parents weren't really sure what I was going to do with my life going in the route of makeup. I was planning on medical school, so when I threw the makeup wrench at them, they were not expecting that.

Manny MUA

To me, being beautiful is just accepting myself. I feel beautiful when I'm wearing makeup; I feel beautiful when I'm not wearing makeup.

Manny MUA

Everyone grows at their own pace, and you shouldn't compare yourself to anyone.

Manny MUA

I didn't start wearing makeup until I was in my early 20s, so I never realized that makeup 'wasn't for boys,' as many social norms say.

Manny MUA

Looks aren't everything, obviously, but there really is something to putting on a full face of makeup and really feeling the glam!

Manny MUA

I believe that society needs to be more open and accepting of things that are seen as 'different.'

Manny MUA

At the end of the day, makeup comes off whether you're a man or a woman; why discriminate against men, when makeup is such an amazing form of artistic expression, just because society says it's not 'normal?'

Manny MUA

I want people to see that you don't need to rely on other people to make your dreams happen: you have to grab them yourself.

Manny MUA

I love using blotting paper when people are oily in the T-zone.

Manny MUA

I'm a member of the LGBTQ community, and I feel like we need more representation. In the makeup world, especially, it's always been really, really hard for men in beauty to kind of be seen in a way beyond being a 'fad.'

Manny MUA

I think that the social media space is great because that's where my bread and butter is, but I want to jump into doing traditional media and other fun things.

Manny MUA

I'm a beauty guru, and it looks fun and crazy, and, like, I have the most fun life ever, but that's not always the case.

Manny MUA

It was hard to get my name out there, but luckily, I have an awesome following who would not stay silent and helped me get to where I wanted to be.

Manny MUA

When I was starting off in the beauty world, it wasn't easy. My family wasn't the most forthcoming. My friends didn't understand what I was doing or why I liked doing it.

Manny MUA

I did have pushback in the beginning of my career because my parents weren't really sure what I was going to do with my life going in the route of makeup. I was planning on medical school, so when I threw the makeup wrench at them, they were not expecting that.

Manny MUA

Beauty can grow as a whole, since you shouldn't copy other people.

Manny MUA

Myy mom is the woman who inspires me the most. She's Latina. She's definitely my Latina inspiration.

Manny MUA

I've always been consumed by things that are out of this world, like space and moons.

Manny MUA

Sometimes people have to go through hard times just to get to a happy place.

Manny MUA

I always thought makeup was a beautiful thing, the transformation of it. If someone felt insecure about something, they could put on concealer, and it would change their entire day.

Manny MUA

You can always use a toilet seat cover from the stall. It will absorb excess oil, and if you add powder on top, your makeup will be completely refreshed - even if you've been wearing makeup for 6 hours. It's a cool trick to get your makeup looking perfect all over again.

Manny MUA