James Charles

“I get really negative comments all the time, but the comments that really bother me are the ones that question my character.”

“I get a lot of fans who deal with poor mental health. But that's the good thing about the Internet - that there are so many kids who can confide together and help each other out.”

“I always wear colored prescription contacts for my looks.”

“I definitely do not think of makeup as, like, a validation type thing. For me, it's a creative outlet and an art form. It's not like, 'Oh my God, I need to feel pretty.' It's like, 'This is...”

“My style, I'd definitely describe as athleisure with a twist of gay, which I really, really live for.”

“Classic glam is beautiful and will never go out of style, but I like to try to push the envelope and create something new and inspiring.”

“I'm self-taught, and fake eyelashes definitely took the longest to master. I glued my eyes shut at least 15 times.”

“Makeup is where my career is going, but I would love to also indulge in music. It's still one of my absolute favorite things in the world.”

“Makeup is an art form for me. It's a form of expression, and it's such a cool way to get my creative juices flowing.”

“I love to do glam. But I also love a lot of creative, outside-of-the-box stuff.”

“I don't usually leave the house with makeup on. I wear it only for special occasions; I'm too lazy to get up in the morning before school and get glam.”

“Beauty is for everyone, and I think that CoverGirl, being such a timeless and iconic brand, recognizing that is so important. It truly shows that we are becoming a more accepting industry.”

“Breaking gender norms just comes instantly as soon as a boy is comfortable and confident enough to put on makeup.”

“I always take photos from my left side because my jaw line is stronger.”

“I used to do hair styling before I even thought about joining the makeup world!”

“I always like to pop on a Lilly Lash in the style Miami.”

“When I started doing makeup, I had no intention of doing drag.”

“The first product I ever used was my mom's foundation. When I was younger, I had pimples, so I just slapped it on and hoped it would fix the situation. It never did, because it was about 18...”

“I'm very thankful for the platform I've been given, and I realize that I'm a role model for many people. I want to use my platform to spread positivity.”

“My parents started questioning me about whether or not I was transgender - whether or not I was trying to be a woman. It was a big argument.”