Healing the Feminine with The Lipstick Lesbians! | BEAUTIFUL and BOTHERED | Ep. 63

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  • čas přidán 23. 03. 2024
  • On this week’s episode of Beautiful and Bothered, Johnny and Kevin are joined by the viral beauty sensations, The Lipstick Lesbians! Dr. Christina Basias and Alexis Androulakis have amassed an enormous following on TikTok, Instagram, and CZcams sharing their lives and expert knowledge of education and beauty. Their innovative approach to beauty content creation has landed them appearances on The Today Show, the BBC, and a private invitation to Lady Gaga's house!? Let us know your thoughts on this inspiring interview as they share their mission to heal, educate, and inspire the world through the exploration of beauty!
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Komentáře • 432

  • @theoccultlibrarian5386
    @theoccultlibrarian5386 Před 2 měsíci +146

    “People don’t hate gay men, they hate femininity. They hate women.”-Johnny.
    Oof as a sorta straight woman, this hit me in the stomach. I felt that. This podcast was so needed. 👏

  • @sunklee
    @sunklee Před 2 měsíci +66

    To Christina and Alexis: PLEASE do more long-form content on YT because both of you have so much wisdom and insight that is not immediately apparent on YT shorts. Deep knowledge about product development and the beauty industry - yes, that absolutely comes through on the shorts.
    The incredibly astute observations about the queer community and what role it plays in the beauty industry or even how childhood trauma fits into Alexis’s love of makeup - all of which happened in the last hour of the podcast - my mind is totally 🤯.

    • @thelipsticklesbians
      @thelipsticklesbians Před 2 měsíci +8

      Thanks so much queen! We see you, we hear you, and we’re working on it. Thank you for seeing us ❤

  • @Cheshire_Neko
    @Cheshire_Neko Před 2 měsíci +148

    Johnny's power listening and 50 shades of encoraging "Yeah!" is everything!

  • @kristigibbons8520
    @kristigibbons8520 Před 2 měsíci +97

    4 AMAZING CREATORS TOGETHER ON ONE SCREEN?!?!? Who could ask for more?!?

  • @user-lf5oz9ki8z
    @user-lf5oz9ki8z Před 2 měsíci +103

    Kevin's story of first meeting Johnny... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Greatness recognizes greatness. Authenticity recognizes authenticity.

  • @vivianhooper2609
    @vivianhooper2609 Před 2 měsíci +223

    oh my goodness i’ve never clicked on a video so fast. all of y’all have helped me come into my femininity as a lesbian so thank you. i love y’all.

  • @DarkFire1536
    @DarkFire1536 Před 2 měsíci +33

    I loved when Kevin says everyone needs to work in retail (or the restaurant industry) to learn humility and how to be human. I have always said this. Working those kinds of jobs is hard work and gives you such an interesting perspective on life that you can't get anywhere else.

  • @cadegranger4602
    @cadegranger4602 Před 2 měsíci +56

    B&B and the Lipstick Lesbians are the two accounts I tell people to follow when they ask about my makeup. I’m obsessed that this collab exists!

  • @dawntigga
    @dawntigga Před 2 měsíci +80

    I am that civilian, I'm old AF and had no clue. I'm so grateful to everyone for your content. ❤

  • @AmandaBabyyyyy
    @AmandaBabyyyyy Před 2 měsíci +82

    Omg almost TWO HOURS?!!! I’m one of the many who’ve commented asking for this epic collab, I’m so happy!! 😭🥳
    ETA: (lord help me I’m only 3 min in lol) I think I’ve been following TLL since they only had a few thousand subs and I remember being SO CONFUSED bc the content was so refreshing and educational, like why don’t they have a million?! Then I realized the channel was brand new at the time, and I think I commented something like “just sitting back waiting for y’all to blow up, cuz it’s gonna happen”…and here we are! 🤩

  • @user-lf5oz9ki8z
    @user-lf5oz9ki8z Před 2 měsíci +38

    When you guys discussed the 'attempts at destroying femininity' my mind lit up like the sun. Talk about a paradigm shift! I'm going to be 54 years old this year and I'm finally just beginning to love myself and I'm just starting to put my needs first. Part of my love of makeup has always been about feeling prettier, putting on the mask that conceals the pain so the world out there has no clue about what's really going on, but I never thought about it beyond that. My makeup obsession is real and has been a big part of my life since my early teens, but I've never fully analyzed the why behind that obsession. This podcast has really opened my mind.

  • @kiki29073
    @kiki29073 Před 2 měsíci +115

    My two favorite beauty channels these days! This is iconic!

    • @kemberlymclain5800
      @kemberlymclain5800 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I so agree!!!!! These 4 actually respect the public as "thinkers". The truth is worth SO MUCH!!!!!

    • @CassandraKaiser
      @CassandraKaiser Před 2 měsíci

      Sammmeeeeeee ❤🎉

  • @megandc
    @megandc Před 2 měsíci +41

    If anyone deserves a MOVIE LENGTH of my time, it’s Alexis & Christina and Kevin & Johnny. This is a brilliant collaboration and a wonderful, intellectual, intelligent conversation. Thank you all. I can’t wait to listen to this again to catch all the nuance I missed. You’re covering so many topics…this is time well spent.

  • @user-lf5oz9ki8z
    @user-lf5oz9ki8z Před 2 měsíci +29

    "We were in the wild...in a Sephore store..." I freakin' LOVE that line! 😂

  • @beautibrew
    @beautibrew Před 2 měsíci +11

    As a bisexual woman that's struggled my entire life with understanding my sexual and gender identities i can't even put into words how inspirational the lipstick lesbians are to me. I grew up very "tomboy" mostly because of weight struggles and not feeling like i was allowed be a girl because i didn't fit in with my feminine peers, and that continued through most of my college years. I didn't find a deep love for makeup artistry and beauty until my mid 20s during the pandemic, and it really was a pivotal shift in my life that gradually allowed me to embrace my femininity and experiment more with my gender presentation despite working in a fairly conservative industry that generally encourages uniformity in self expression (funnily enough I'm actually an accountant lol, I'd probably get along well with Johnny's sister). If i had role models like these two growing up i truly feel like adolescent me would have had more courage to experiment and learn more about myself, and i'm so glad people like them exist in this world and are able to be positive role models within the beauty industry and on social media.
    This was such a wonderful episode, major kudos to johnny and kevin for being incredible hosts to these talented women and facilitating great conversations!

  • @DarkFire1536
    @DarkFire1536 Před 2 měsíci +9

    This podcast has just been so incredible! I have a transgender child. Listening to you four beautiful, amazing people, has been so comforting, educational, and moving. Thank you all so much for sharing this time with us. I feel so lucky to be able to hear about your thoughts and experiences. Much love to all of you. ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @beautifulandbothered
      @beautifulandbothered  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Aw thank you so much! ❤

    • @DarkFire1536
      @DarkFire1536 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@beautifulandbothered I also used to be in the industry as a licensed aesthetician and makeup artist, many, many years ago! I love beauty, and what you guys are doing in this space. Keep it up!

  • @mirross4890
    @mirross4890 Před 2 měsíci +20

    Wow I’m crying. I just got rejected again from my dream grad program I’ve been working towards for years and hearing “I’ve been attach to one single outcome” and “In life you have to be really open” is a very cathartic statement.

  • @shannonstevens2476
    @shannonstevens2476 Před 2 měsíci +37

    I have never heard of these ladies before! Im a middle aged grandma who learns something about this new era everytime I watch Johnny and Kevin. Thanks for keeping me current guys! Lol
    Love and hugs to you both ❤❤❤

    • @BritneyT.
      @BritneyT. Před 2 měsíci +3

      Since you're here, you would probably love their channel too

  • @AnnGraham-tq3ug
    @AnnGraham-tq3ug Před 2 měsíci +56

    So nice to see Johnny, Kevin, Christina and Alexis being true to themselves and educating people about the gay community. You are crushing stereotypes and living your best life!!

  • @jjeennnnnn
    @jjeennnnnn Před 2 měsíci +28

    Johnny and Kevin - you make me feel like my old face IS beautiful and can be more beautiful with the right products. Thank you.

  • @busybila
    @busybila Před 2 měsíci +20

    I don’t want to seem ungrateful for an almost 2 hour long episode (because I loved every single second) but yall need to have TLL back another time. Would love to see yall swatching products together!

  • @jamkwasowski5207
    @jamkwasowski5207 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Wow 😍🥰💖 Do you know Phytosurgence? Tiny, queer owned indie brand making incredible products a million miles away from the cookie cutter culture of the beauty industry. Listening to Johnny talk about feeling like you're giving free advertising to Chick-fil-A made me wonder whether focusing more on smaller queer owned brands might feel lighter and better ✨🌈 This was an absolutely glorious collab. Love all four of you to pieces 💕

  • @jellybabybeauty8308
    @jellybabybeauty8308 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Subscribed to them immediately 😂 i loved this episode. My brain completely exploded at the sentence about homophobes not being homophobic, they just hate femininity. They hate women. Seriously it completely caught me off guard. Well done all four of you for this ❤❤❤

    • @Teneal9
      @Teneal9 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Same!!! It was like a light bulb went off in my brain at that moment 🤯

    • @maryeckel9682
      @maryeckel9682 Před 2 měsíci

      It's at the root of hatred of trans women, too. "Why would you want to be a girl?" (We know they were girls all along)

  • @silenabrettelle4669
    @silenabrettelle4669 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Just want you to know, as a 66 year old straight broad, all of you have taught me things about make up and skin care and how much I appreciate you. I enjoy watching you, I enjoy your content, I appreciate your knowledge and I feel you care about me. You are talented, creative, knowledgeable, caring and real. And you're entertaining me while teaching me. 😊 I wish you much success and send you love for being open, honest and vulnerable ❤

    • @maryeckel9682
      @maryeckel9682 Před 2 měsíci +2

      63 and not straight, but I love these two so much because they remember everyone who uses makeup.

  • @jules32391
    @jules32391 Před 2 měsíci +4

    As a millennial from NJ, I’m so proud to see this intellectual and refreshing content emerge from the NJ/NY beauty scene. I’ve been watching B&B for a few months now and this was one of my favorite episodes.

  • @Jenhxo
    @Jenhxo Před 2 měsíci +14

    Forget bringing in a model, you guys should have an episode where you do the makeup of your subscribers!! I would like to volunteer myself as tribute 😂!!

    • @maryeckel9682
      @maryeckel9682 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I want to be the Old Babe!

    • @Jenhxo
      @Jenhxo Před 2 měsíci

      @@maryeckel9682 Same 😆😆!!

  • @naxp42
    @naxp42 Před 2 měsíci +15

    This is so special. I'm queer and healing my trauma and reconnecting with my inner femininity, and this conversation means a lot.

    • @spa-peggymeatballs4861
      @spa-peggymeatballs4861 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Ahh I’m all teary hearing this convo and reading these comments. You’re absolutely worth the time it takes to explore yourself ❤❤

  • @JennaGetsCreative
    @JennaGetsCreative Před 2 měsíci +9

    Okay, the peptide thing is really cool and I'm glad that exists for those who have problems they want to correct, but I hope that never gets snuck into products that don't disclose what it'll do because I love my vitiligo and I don't want to "correct" it.

  • @SaraShep
    @SaraShep Před 2 měsíci +7

    Ladies…. I don’t mind if you do short form or long form!!
    Johnny and Kevin! Thank you for doing this!
    *This is the quietest I’ve ever seen Kevin… you can tell he respects what there talking about!!

  • @rebelgirl9436
    @rebelgirl9436 Před 2 měsíci +10

    I'm 66 and I look forward to seeing the lipstick lesbians analysis of products and they don't just go for the young people. They also go for people with mature skin which I have, I appreciate their content. I appreciate their education. And I also appreciate the fact that they are educating me with what they know so I can make better choices for my age group and my makeup so I could care less what your preferences. You both are beautiful women and you have beautiful hearts and you have beautiful channels.

  • @caseyrobinson3820
    @caseyrobinson3820 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Honestly such an insightful episode. Johnny I wish you could see how we view you so here comes a long story...I'm a mum of 6 who during covid realized how much I'd lost myself....I feel hard into the beauty community on CZcams and loved the freedom and creativity makeup gave me...since finding you on CZcams cos I'm not a huge watcher on other platforms you have changed what I consume....iv noticed hard lately that even the girls vid iv followed for years have become sales based and it shows....and I hate it. I live in New Zealand makeup is expensive as all hell....your looking at 100$ for a trixie palette well over 100 for anything high-end no sephora in the south island were I live so most of my purchases are based on reviews I feel I can trust you and Kevin more than the rest now....not only that every you post is enjoyable and your both just amazing and captivating and kind and honest and I just adore you both....thank u from the bottom of my heart for sharing ur knowledge and back story and everything you do....ps we reached a point 6 months ago were id watch u eat toast and love it.....the knowledge and everything is great but honestly its you both that make this pod amazing its the passion behind whatever your talking about that makes you both magical to watch❤

    • @beautifulandbothered
      @beautifulandbothered  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much for this ❤ I can’t tell you what it means to me!

  • @chickenhoffman
    @chickenhoffman Před 2 měsíci +51

    I can't wait for this podcast to drop every week because it's fan-fucking-tastic! I'll never get enough of Johnny, Kevin AND the Lipstick Lesbians as guests?!!!! Best Sunday ever!! Loved this episode SO much. Thank you for all that you do, putting your authentic selves out into the world, and being badass truth tellers. I have the utmost adoration and respect for each of you!

  • @celtzen
    @celtzen Před 2 měsíci +8

    I really require these amazing wonderful beings on YT (because I'm a complete Insta Tic-toc hater lol) even if they just batch their shorts into longer formats! - Oh and J and K your 35+ audience really appreciates you because everyone else doesn't remember we exist! Much love to all four of you!

  • @skylerlea6822
    @skylerlea6822 Před 2 měsíci +7

    i’ve never felt more connected to and understood to in a makeup video🥺 “makeup is more than just makeup it’s art it’s healing” that’s exactly what it is for me. makeup is my #1 passion and has been since i was a little kid 💘

  • @BratCatPottery
    @BratCatPottery Před 2 měsíci +8

    Oh my goodness what a fantastic powerful episode! Johnny you have introduced me to so many amazing people.. Kevin, Trixie and Katya, and now these two powerhouse women. Alexis was so right… if the beauty brands aren’t supporting you then it’s time for you to blaze your own path. Much love from Montana!

  • @billyblue8827
    @billyblue8827 Před 2 měsíci +10

    This video got me emotional as hell you four seriously helped me today. I’ve been STRUGGLING HARD!!! You guys are amazing. This video gave me so much happiness because I have always been scared of wearing makeup in public and you guys seriously have helped me so much fall back in love with makeup and wearing it. Before makeup was for just drag but now it’s everything to me.

  • @Season4change
    @Season4change Před 2 měsíci +10

    As a 29 year old woman who's going through a whole awakening as to who i am, my sexuality, my self-worth, healing trauma, this episode spoke to me on a level beyond words can express. I truly love and adore what both of you have built together. Every week I watch the newest episode, I always appreciate and deeply value what i can learn from you both.
    And I swear every episode heals somthing within me, seeing you both be authenticly yourselves, shine, and bring so much light and fun to everything you do...well it proves to me that its achiveable.
    ✨️ i genuinely appreciate you both, for being just two of the most authentic, honest and fun people on the platform.

  • @elisa-beary
    @elisa-beary Před 2 měsíci +3

    With ELFs commercials lately I can totally see Johnny writing, directing & acting a super creative, funny, informative ELF commercial!!!!!!!

  • @lindseypantuso21
    @lindseypantuso21 Před 2 měsíci +15

    The cross over I never expected! No wonder flower beauty is such a hit - crazy to hear how they’re background brought them where the lipstick lesbians are today

  • @PerfectPinkiePants
    @PerfectPinkiePants Před 2 měsíci +5

    This was the best collab that was absolutely meant to happen!!!
    I'm so glad people like you came onto the scene to bring back the educational aspect of beauty, but still making it fun! And also, you guys bring so much valued opinions, because you have the experience! No offence to younger creators but, you know, as an almost 30-year-old, I don't want to take advice from an 18-year-old who doesn't have the same skin concerns as I do... so THANK YOU for being on the platform to teach us and make us laugh and feeling happy while doing that! Much love ❤

  • @agelessglamournotyourmamas688
    @agelessglamournotyourmamas688 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Makeup is my passion at 69. Thank you so much for this. Love these two and your interview. I am so bored with the repetitive videos on the same things 100 times. I cant wait to watch Lipstick Lesbians and you.! Loved this!❤

  • @Rolic316
    @Rolic316 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Everyday and every podcast we move closer and closer to "come play with us". I love you guys and love the longer episodes!! ❤❤

  • @lindsaytoles2023
    @lindsaytoles2023 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Omg, I've been living under a rock... Who are these beautiful new role models I've missed somehow?? Gotta pause the episode and go subscribe, brb!!

  • @michelleedgar6916
    @michelleedgar6916 Před 2 měsíci +12

    I’m so excited for today’s collaboration. Y’all are my four favorite artists in the beauty space. Y’all are so talented and multifaceted. I love the educational aspect of your videos. BTW, l am a 53 year old, straight woman,married, no children,Christian (don’t attend church), born and reared and live in small town MISSISSIPPI! So, you have fans in the deep, dirty south. I recommend y’all to my friends and family and they all love your videos. I love the idea of y’all doing makeup on on others on some of your episodes!! Keep up the good work ❤😊

  • @aleah9774
    @aleah9774 Před 2 měsíci +19

    Oh Johnny you just bring the best guests ❤❤❤

  • @prophetessoftroy
    @prophetessoftroy Před 2 měsíci +8

    This was AMAZING. If it became a recurring/regular thing, I would be absolutely 1000000% okay with it

  • @Teresa-wq5nv
    @Teresa-wq5nv Před 2 měsíci +12

    OMG, when the LLs dressed up the foundations to BATTLE IT OUT!... EPIC!
    ✨💖✨💄✨💖✨

    • @thelipsticklesbians
      @thelipsticklesbians Před 2 měsíci +1

      😂😂 we just love to have fun and never forget about the element of play ❤

  • @weirdhousewivesclub
    @weirdhousewivesclub Před 2 měsíci +16

    I lowkey shrieked when I saw this video in my feed, I love all of you! Very excited for this collab!

    • @DeeLite220
      @DeeLite220 Před 2 měsíci

      Me too! Except not that low key 😂

  • @thebusinessgoose
    @thebusinessgoose Před 2 měsíci +12

    The crossover we’ve all been waiting for. So excited!

  • @trac6009
    @trac6009 Před 2 měsíci +15

    So excited to see all 4 of you together ❤ Happy Sunday to everyone! The Lipstick Lesbians are on my go to list for learning about makeup formulations development and they always find positive takes on makeup!

  • @ESPHMacD
    @ESPHMacD Před 2 měsíci +8

    Oh HELL YEAH! I've been manifesting this since both of y'all took over my feeds everywhere! Praise to the on high, Every time Alexis would pop up on my feed I kept thinking you would all love each other. The sheer product knowledge just sitting in that room, I'm in awe.
    (Edit after finishing the episode). Not to get too deep, but I truly believe that you could be a form of our generation's Kevyn Aucoin with your depth of knowledge and understanding of the art-form. You have such a wealth of experience in all types of products and skin types and the painting of different faces and techniques, and such a deep understanding of the way it all works, with the bonus of being able to successfully educate and captivate audiences. You manage to hold attention so well and simultaneously entertain and educate, something that cannot be said for everyone. That sort of charisma can't be taught. It's something born out of who you are and the life you lead. Fire can burn down forests, but it also creates and allows space for new growth and life that belongs in that space. And it sucks to want to fit into an industry where the corporate overlords don't see the inherent value or benefit or just market expansion that adding you can bring. But that is not a you problem, it's a them problem, whether or not it is pride or bigotry or just the good old-fashioned sexism. Do you, who you are as you are, and do it so well that they never even get the option to ignore you or the safe space you create for people to find judgement free entertainment and education all rolled into one about something so traditionally looked down in modern western society. One day they are going to realize that consumers drive the market, not them. And we are, in this day and age, seeing more and more that consumers are gaining back the knowledge of the power of buying, the power we as consumers have over supply and demand and advertising/promotionals. One day we who have been here since the beginning are going to have the best time looking on at your success with our proud mama eyes reminiscing "Ah, I knew he was destined for greatness. Remember when it was just Sephora skits and red carpet critiques?" And speaking as a viewer, what a blessing it is to be able to bear witness to the beginning of something wonderful. To be a fly on the wall (Or a viewer from a screen ;) ) watching as you grow and progress with such gratitude for what you bring with you. I just know there are such great things coming for you and such a great future coming, and I can't wait to see it. Know that we watch on with such love and gratitude for everything you bring to the space, and that you willingly choose to give up and share with us such integral pieces of you. We love you and we are so proud of you.
    The hardest part of building a legacy is that it's like planting a tree where we will never be able to see it bear the fruits of our labor, but we plant it anyway knowing that the people who come after will benefit from it being there so they have the space and time to add to it until there is a full orchard helping to keep our village alive. I know in my heart of hearts what you are both doing with this podcast and just your general internet presence is inspiring and healing for so many. Keep doing what you're doing, and know that your audience supports you. We believe in you, and we will follow you where you go.

    • @AmandaBabyyyyy
      @AmandaBabyyyyy Před 2 měsíci +3

      This!!! This is the exact reason I (and many others obv!) have been requesting a collab-there’s no one else on YT being so generous with their depth of knowledge and excitement for beauty ✨

    • @beautifulandbothered
      @beautifulandbothered  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Omg I can’t even tell you how much this means to me ❤ to take the time to express this… just blows me away. It means the world and people like you ARE my main motivation every single day. Thank you 😘

  • @EnigmaticHandbag666
    @EnigmaticHandbag666 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Omg I LOVE the lipstick lesbian sm 😭 this is the best collab ever

  • @bbbeckybbb
    @bbbeckybbb Před 2 měsíci +12

    My favorite beauty folks all together!!!

  • @angelinadrobina5037
    @angelinadrobina5037 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Oh Johnny and Kevin what have you done to me 🙈🙈 I’ve never heard of these women and I’ve got a full days work to do but we all know I’m about to binge watch them for 10 hours 🙈🤣🤣🤣

  • @JoeyRoo
    @JoeyRoo Před 2 měsíci +16

    GTFO!!!!!!! Yessssss omg the collab of the century!!! This is amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Sunday scaries who!?

  • @younkinsa1
    @younkinsa1 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Ok this was the absolutely most beautiful conversation I have ever witnessed. What an absolutely incredibly set of 4 people. Love to all of you ❤️

  • @OrleidisLozada
    @OrleidisLozada Před 2 měsíci +4

    Best episode EVER!!! ❤🎉❤ I truly think this was such a therapeutic conversation for everyone involved! But specially for Johnny, it was almost like you could SEE the light changing in his eyes with every realization of what was holding him back lately... at least IMO...
    I'm so sorry I didn't get to it sooner...
    Lots of love from Mexico as always!! 💚🤍❤️

  • @nimbus2113
    @nimbus2113 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I need a book by these phenomenal women already so they can take my money!

  • @frizzlebean
    @frizzlebean Před 2 měsíci +10

    YES oh my word thank you! i didnt even dream of a collab this iconic when you mentioned it last week! i never in my wildest dreams could have dreamed today's episode would be almost 2 hours of my faves interviewing my faves! as a researcher / fact-checker all of you have truly given me so much already this is the cherry on top!

    • @frizzlebean
      @frizzlebean Před 2 měsíci

      hehehe and a minute and a half in: I'm happy to share that intellectual property is easy to protect if you have to, copyright is automatically applied to a creation the moment its made. because "the lipstick lesbians" is a channel name, it doesn't matter how long it takes to register the copyright, the date created is the minute it belongs to you! obviously its smart to have the copyright registered so that you don't have to wait for registration before the lawsuit can be in court but you already legally have the rights to the name you created and it applies from date of creation not date of registry

    • @emilymorton1621
      @emilymorton1621 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes! I gasped when I saw the title. I usually wait until monday morning to watch the podcast while I work but can't with this one xx

  • @linseylinsey
    @linseylinsey Před 2 měsíci +21

    YAAAAAAY! I'm so glad you could do this in person!

  • @leeshaolivier9298
    @leeshaolivier9298 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Christina, as a teacher, you are awesome! I try to bring tech into the classroom, but it isn't easy with Special Education because my students want to just play games. I have to do better.

  • @jacquelinedimattia774
    @jacquelinedimattia774 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Such a fun & enjoyable episode...Thanks Johnny, Kevin, Christina & Alexis!

  • @elisa-beary
    @elisa-beary Před 2 měsíci +3

    OMG I’ve worked in restaurants for 20 yrs, just went back to finish college for mental health counseling 🎉but I’ve said infinite times everyone should HAVE to work in a role like that for 6-12mos to learn how to act. Truly!!

  • @CentaurTesticles
    @CentaurTesticles Před 2 měsíci +20

    I went to Cosmetology school once I turned 18 and got my esthetics license, having a dream of doing facials and waxing with makeup on the side. I interviewed at my dream salon at the time, but they rejected me purely because I had not learned Brazilians. I got really really discouraged, stopped doing makeup as much, and went into my other dream industry (cannabis). I’ve been in that industry for 5 years now, and haven’t done any makeup gigs since my first few.
    It is thanks to these four wonderful content creators that I am re-obsessed with makeup & skincare, and considering doing makeup on the side again.
    Thank you all so much for reigniting my passion.

  • @msdouglas12100
    @msdouglas12100 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Omg this episode was so amazing and heartfelt. I definitely agree with Kevin on the retail requirement. Haha I worked retail for 11 years ugh people are so terrible.

  • @kristastevenson3843
    @kristastevenson3843 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Omg..there is just much to unpack I dont know where to start besides Thank you!! I loved this! Johnny and Kevin pls don't ever give up. I know its frustrating but we, the community you built, love you and personally will support you in anyway I can ❤❤

  • @mistycuz2011
    @mistycuz2011 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I agree that these brands don’t realize how more open the customer is. I worked in stores for many many years and I have heard closed minded guests speak as being upset on a male in a cosmetic add but it’s not a lot. And it was 10 fold I heard positive. Of course the negative speaks and cries the loudest but your representation in the community as a whole holds so much more value than someone’s nasty words.

  • @laurenboiles6154
    @laurenboiles6154 Před 2 měsíci +3

    This is a must watch ❤ Between Kevin’s first meeting with Johnny to the LL and how they met. I’ve said this before, but as a 59 yr old woman who lives in La, you guys teach me so much. Johnny, you are so brilliant and kind that you really deserve the industry to hold your talent at a high level. We all do and this will your year to shine. The girls are so talented and made fabulous guests. I want to just hug you both ❤❤

  • @allym2560
    @allym2560 Před 2 měsíci +2

    There are no words to describe how fabulous it was to have the four of y’all on my screen for almost two hours! Y’all are the best!
    There are so many people out here who love the crap out of y’all. Love doesn’t pay the bills, but you’re doing this work for all the right reasons. Don’t give up!

  • @Therapistlife13
    @Therapistlife13 Před 2 měsíci +8

    As an OG fan of you all since day one, I've been asking for this on both of your channels forever! I've never seen this caliber of honesty, integrity, knowledge, and beauty come together on CZcams. This is the ultimate queen collaboration! The studio is busting at the seams with chemistry and cosmetics! 👸🙌💋💄💜

  • @gracew4194
    @gracew4194 Před 2 měsíci +3

    JOHNNY, You actually brought me to tears when you talked about having to prioritize safety over expression. That's so heartbreaking for a young person to have to go through. I'm glad that young ppl that might be going thru that now have someone like you to look up to. I hope you and Kevin realize how amazing and important it is that you 2 are doing this for your community. You guys are awesome! 💕

  • @JessicaWalkerGeorgia
    @JessicaWalkerGeorgia Před 2 měsíci +3

    These beautiful women inspire me on the daily! Their energy, their presence on my socials, their education but mostly them sharing their hearts is just the breath of fresh air our world needs! The Lipstick Lesbians is the change the world of makeup needed and we didn’t even know it! Thank you for sharing them on your platform 🫶🏼

  • @Heather_A1
    @Heather_A1 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This was fantastic, thank-you Johnny and Kevin for bringing Dr. Christina and Alexis on and introducing me to a side I had not considered.
    Yes, I AM that mom of a gay son. lol
    WE are ALL beautiful!

  • @spa-peggymeatballs4861
    @spa-peggymeatballs4861 Před 2 měsíci +19

    “Radical self acceptance, radical optimism” 😭 I just.. feel a little more whole after hearing conversations like this. Y’all are laying things out in a way that has never occurred to me- yet was in front of me all along- but you’re making the pieces fit together just a bit better. I love this. I think I said this on another Beautiful and Bothered comment section- but this is so much more than makeup. It’s self love. Its community. It’s connection. And it IS makeup- which is fun as hell, especially when we’re doing it for ourselves and for positive reasons.
    Edit: ahh the tears when Alexis said “you’re doing this for the little Johnny’s”. 🥲
    Also, also (cause I can’t stop commenting lol) Christina, you have an amazing laugh ❤

  • @KJBennettBeauty
    @KJBennettBeauty Před 2 měsíci +4

    I clicked on this video so fast my iPad almost got whiplash…lol! It was SOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

  • @quirkyviper
    @quirkyviper Před 2 měsíci +6

    Commenting immediately for the algorithm but will be back tonight for when I can listen in full. SO excited!

  • @luciabrilo5929
    @luciabrilo5929 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great segment! I laughed, got mad., cried and then was amazed with all the stories❤

  • @susanroberts1610
    @susanroberts1610 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I Love thhese ladies!!! Thanks for having them here!!
    💄💜💜💜💜💋

  • @pipertheos2660
    @pipertheos2660 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I know it's very hard, Johnny, to continue this when capitalism is eating you up, but your impact on tbe little Johnny's and the little Kevin's, the middle aged moms that want to feel pretty, the people that want to learn what makeup to use and what works with their skin... those people look up to you, and we need you around.

  • @chewie221b
    @chewie221b Před 2 měsíci +3

    YESSS FINALLY! 🎉 This year in January I was gonna do "week # of requesting Lipstick Lesbians on the podcast" for every episode, but I thought it would get annoying. But I'm so glad you guys brought them on! Best surprise guests so far! ❤

  • @saberilluminatus
    @saberilluminatus Před 2 měsíci +5

    It blows my mind that the beauty brands got a jump scare from the backlash that Budweiser got; as if they have the EXACT same audience. Like, I get there is definitely some overlap, but I can’t help feeling like they only see “customers” as a monolith, not discrete people who have different interests and different values

    • @DeeLite220
      @DeeLite220 Před 2 měsíci

      Ok this! Budweisers audience is very different. The overlap would be something like: that someone like myself also occasionally drinks Budweiser. Are we missing something?

  • @DarkFire1536
    @DarkFire1536 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beauty consumers are definitely more progressive than the beauty industry thinks they are, Johnny. I absolutely agree with you! I can't tell you how many beauty channels I have unsubscribed from over the last year because I am sick of being pressured to buy, buy, buy, and by how disingenuous everyone has become. ❤

  • @tinalayton7133
    @tinalayton7133 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I loved this video so much. Even had me in tears at times and I’m straight. Love yall ❤

  • @glitterngratitude3901
    @glitterngratitude3901 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Boys oh boys!! You really outdid yourselves with this video! I literally cried all throughout!! Keep pumping out content like this and you guys will be doing big things very soon!! To me you already are but you two are destined for greatness!!❤❤

  • @jannamcintosh8830
    @jannamcintosh8830 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I love Alexis and Christina!! What a fantastic collaboration!!! ❤

  • @kchattx
    @kchattx Před 2 měsíci +6

    I actually look forward to Sundays because of y’all! 🥰💙

  • @beardoodle9835
    @beardoodle9835 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I have to finish this episode later, because I have to go to work 😭, but OMG, I'm LOVING this!!! The whole conversation, everything you're talking about is so wonderful and informative, and inspiring! I'm so glad you had them as guests! I can't wait to finish it later (I'm going to try and watch more on my break 😂😂) Love to you all! 💜💜

  • @JessicaJmoney
    @JessicaJmoney Před 2 měsíci +7

    Omg I love these ladies! I found them recently and they are so informative and professional 😍a breath of fresh air.

  • @DarianOhMy
    @DarianOhMy Před 2 měsíci +3

    I am THAT CIVILIAN! I love you both so much and thank you for helping you heal my feminine ❤

  • @acidspitpanda
    @acidspitpanda Před 2 měsíci +3

    Love this collab. As an FIT grad I’m loving seeing our alumni kill it.

  • @MovableNu
    @MovableNu Před 2 měsíci +2

    So power of this podcast. I had never heard of The Lipstick Lesbians. I was scrolling YT and saw y’all had them as guests. Didn’t watch the episode because I was saving it for later.
    Instant seal of approval! I found their channel, watched 2 shorts, & subscribed. Now back to watch the episode! 💚🖤💚

  • @gladyskravitz3715
    @gladyskravitz3715 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I love this!!! Clicked on this in 2.5 seconds!

  • @ArthurAnymoredonuts1
    @ArthurAnymoredonuts1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Omg I've been waiting for a makeup artist on CZcams to bring in models of all different types and apply makeup. PLEAAAAASE

  • @kateq7212
    @kateq7212 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Super interesting podcast, as usual. The make up industry is shooting itself in the foot by not sponsoring Johnny. The only reason I know Haus Labs and Rare Beauty exist is down to this content creator. Actually, that also goes for Nars, Elf, Iconic, Charlotte Tilbury (avoid), Fenty Beauty, Kat von D....

  • @heleninglis9961
    @heleninglis9961 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Omg i love Christina & Alexis! Thank you for bringing them on x

  • @lexvirgilio
    @lexvirgilio Před 2 měsíci +9

    The chemistry and energy between you all is unmatched!!! thank you so much for this video!!!

  • @jessicamasonfobert
    @jessicamasonfobert Před 2 měsíci +5

    Oh. My. Gawd🎉🎉!!! My two FAVORITE duos 🥲🥲

  • @mistyisha
    @mistyisha Před 2 měsíci +5

    First, as a supporter and fan of you All, I have Never been more excited for a video!! Second, as a bi-sexual 46 year old woman who has “masked” and been a part of the majority of my life in unsuccessful heterosexual relationships, I am personally coming to terms with my sexuality as an empty nester, I have been so inspired, informed and exhilarated to be a part of this audience on both platforms. It feels like a sage space that is entertaining, informative and accepting. Thirdly, I feel the trauma as well and empathize so much with your stories and yes, as you stated, with others. I hope that you all remaining contact, support and inspire each other. Johnny, my heart goes out to you. You are so Balid in your experience and feelings. I send you All the love and light I can muster towards the next phase of your journey and look forward to the Rise and Compensation you deserve. I hope you all bring more content together. Of course, this video has been probably one of the Most Wished for conversations/videos on Social Media in Ages!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU ALL!!! You are so LOVED AND APPRECIATED!!! I’m in tears with you and for you!!! I’m excited and feel blessed to be a part of this experience and a consumer of your content!!! 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️✊🏽🌟👑🏳️‍🌈👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨💋💄

    • @jannamcintosh8830
      @jannamcintosh8830 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I completely understand where you're coming from. I'm 44 and have 'masked' who I am too because I didn't feel I could just be me. I hope you are finding happiness now.

    • @mistyisha
      @mistyisha Před měsícem

      I’m here for you too, love. Reach out. It’s a transition, for sure and hopefully a transformation. Thank you so much. Masking is always painful. I understand.

  • @KarlyNicole
    @KarlyNicole Před 2 měsíci +4

    I'm so excited for this podcast!! I'm geeking out. Thank you all for making a lot of us so happy!!😁
    💖👑💙💜

  • @Kayla_P99
    @Kayla_P99 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I've been hyped since I saw Kevin post about this