✨December 18, 2018 I was set on fire. As I rolled on the ground, I realized that I wouldn’t be able to put myself out. It was because I was covered in an excess amount of lighter fluid. I was positive that I would never see my kids again. So I started to say the Lord’s Prayer and HE saved me - not the coward who set me on fire and then pretended to be a hero. ✨December 18, 2024 I finally feel happy, safe and loved and I’m here to build MY empire that is about far more than money. I’m living my best life and I want to help you see that you can live yours.🦋 I know my face looks a little intense and swollen right now, but this is only a forehead flap - not a new nose. It is establishing blood supply so that my surgeons have skin to create one. I think it’s so pretty because you can’t see inside my nose anymore. There are two more surgeries to follow within the next several weeks. I prayed and prayed for this so many years ago. I never thought I would get it. Dreams do come true, but you have to manifest them with your thoughts and ACTIONS. You have free will and you can accomplish anything. Love y’all!😘 ✨Thank you for helping me @faceforwardla @drmarcmani @dr.vranis @tabanmd @dradairoc and Dr. Mark Rothman ***For everyone who is about to complain about the way my face looks right now: I’m Gen X and I don’t come with trigger warnings. I come with the truth. If you think it’s hard to look at, imagine how hard it is to show it to you.😉 . . #blackgirlmagic • #burnsurvivor • #loveyourself • #makeup • #makeupaddict • #makeuplover • #makeuptutorial • #mua • #narcissisticabuse • #narcissisticabuserecovery • #narcissisticabusesurvivor • #positivevibes • #selfcare • #selflove • #success • #thistooshallpass • #toxicpeople • #toxicrelationships • #youareenough • #youareenough❤ • #youarenotalone • #youareworthy • #youmatter • #domesticviolencesurvivor •

👆🏽Make it a LATTE with the 3 piece lip kit👆🏽 Glosstopia Lip Slide creamy lip oil by Hard Candy is one of my favorites because it is pigmented and glossy!🤎 With coconut oil, shea butter and hyaluronic acid for naturally smooth, plump, soft lips. Limited Edition Espresso Glosstopia smells like the most delicious cup of coffee you’ve ever had. Sugar Spin is a gorgeous nude! @Hard Candy #makeup #beautytok #makeupartist

Look at these lashes!🦋 Love y’all!😘 @Hard Candy Get a Grip Lash Primer and Make it Double Volumizing Mascara #makeup #beauty #burnsurvivor

Trying @urban decay Face Bond Foundation! While it’s a fantastic product for younger skin, I found it didn’t perform as well on mature, textured skin like mine.🦋 It is the most lightweight foundation I’ve ever worn and it’s beautifully pigmented. They have 40 different shades. I’m using a combination of shades Medium Neutral 23 and 24. It’s always important to find the right products that work with your skin’s unique needs. I’ll be playing around with it to see if it works better for me mixed with a tinted moisturizer to create a CC cream. I created the glow at the end by using #UrbanDecay All Nighter EXTRA GLOW Setting Spray✨ Both the foundation and setting spray were gifted by Urban Decay. If you’ve tried it, let me know your thoughts! Love y’all! 😘 @LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer @Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Concealer @Mettalusso lipstick @ColourPop Cosmetics liquid blush @NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush @NABLA Cosmetics Cupid’s Arrow Eyeliner Please FOLLOW my shop @BurnedBeauty2018 on the @LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! . . . . #urbandecay • #makeupartist • #makeuplover • #makeupoftheday • #wakeupandmakeup • #beauty • #beautyblog • #blackgirlmagic • #blog • #burnsurvivor • #eyes • #fashionstyle • #gorgeous • #lashes • #makeup • #mua • #nailsofinstagram • #selfcare • #selflove • #thistooshallpass • #MakeupReview #MatureBeauty #UrbanDecay #BeautyForAllAges

#ad Thanks to @Allies of Skin I have realized that my skin can be more than I ever thought possible. When y’all ask me what I’ve been doing different lately….this is it!🦋 Love y’all! 😘 Products Used in Order - Shop 20% OFF with BURNEDBEAUTYAOS ✨Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser ✨Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum*** ✨Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream ✨Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment - @Alliesofskin has recently launched a reformulated version of the Daily Treatment - the Advanced Daily Treatment which you can shop on their website ✨Allies of Skin The One SPF50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel ***Before incorporating Copper Tripeptide Serum into your skincare routine, please consult with a healthcare professional due to the high level of active ingredients in the formula. While the serum is effective in repairing the skin barrier, it is not intended for the healing of scars or wounds. This is the best skincare routine I have ever had. I love the way my skin feels and I can see myself glowing up! 💖 . . . . #alliesofskinobsessed • #alliesofskin • #beauty • #beautyblog • #beautybloggers • #beautycare • #beautyinfluencer • #beautymakeup • #beautytips • #burnsurvivor • #healthyskin • #mentalhealthmatters • #naturalskincare • #selfcare • #selflovejourney • #selfworth • #skincare • #skincarecommunity • #skincareproducts • #skincareroutine • #skincaretips • #thistooshallpass • #loveyourself • #confidence •