ABG Makeup Transformation | Sharing About My Journey Towards Self-Love

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Wow, I'm honestly blown away by all your comments and personal responses about this video. I'm really glad this video resonated with so many of you. Although these are very painful things that we're resonating with, just remember that we now have the power to rewrite the narrative, to shed light on shame culture, and to empower each other towards true acceptance of self and others. LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. ❤️ Also, all makeup products have been added to the description box! 🥰

[@jessicawong9866]

Great video, Serena! Can resonate with a lot of this.

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Aw i'm so glad! :) Thanks Jessica!

[@aelfleda]

I don't understand why you don't have more followers! I love your videos!

[@candicelee3649]

i already look up to you, but seeing you transform mentally and with makeup in this vid was seriously so inspiring and real. most of my friends deal with the same shame and i’ve had friends do the shaming too. watching and listening to this makes me want to help my friends because i feel empowered by you and your wisdoms ❤️ ilysm

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awwww Candice 😭 Yesss we have the power to change the narrative. We can empower each other and all our friends to embrace our confident, smokin' hot, beautiful selves!!!

[@ChristopherJereza]

yo this video is awesome! thanks for sharing

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Thank you!! You're very welcome!

[@the1337fleet]

5:30 learning to love people vs. asking if they like me. Love this! I'm gonna try this shift, too

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Yessss! Learning to truly love people was such a life-changing lesson for me. When we love ourselves and feel confident in our own skin without the approval of others, then we truly have so much genuine, overflowing love to give to others 💛

[@lilywu9912]

Totally did not expect such a deep video. I loved it and you earned a new subscriber!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Ahh that's so awesome! Welcome and thank you for joining!! 🥰

[@amyd722]

Wow, thank you so so much for having this honest, reflective conversation about topics that are too widely ignored and brushed under the rug. I really resonated with so much of your story, coming from a conservative Christian and Asian American household. Your journey is one that I’m currently on now, as I try to navigate my early 20s and reconciling all these different pieces of my life. Thank you so much for sharing your story with all of us ✨

[@SerenaLeeKim]

OOooh wow that's so awesome. These are things I really wish I thought about in my early 20's, and I'm so glad you're doing that inner work during this time in your life. Wishing you the very best on this complicated, beautiful journey of self-discovery! Rooting for you!! ^_^

[@moooonicax3]

This was SO refreshing to watch. Your wise words made me reflect on my own experience. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awww you're welcome, Monica! So glad it resonated with you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@heyplayagee5825]

I felt so many parts of this. ❤️ thank you for embracing your skin and sharing your story!!!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awww I'm so glad. 💛Thank you for your encouragement! :)

[@ChongAhn]

"I didn't realize I had so much shame around cleavage." Loved this moment. I didn't think I'd watch this type of video but very insightful in terms of understanding what's behind a person and their view of themselves and being ok with "sexiness". I definitely think I relate to the idea of being in a Christian bubble and how we are "supposed" to look/act like (i.e. shame culture). And I definitely relate to the being judged of what I post on social media around the idea of beauty and sexiness. Overall awesome video!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Omg yeah wow that was such a big moment for me. Thank you so much, Chong! 😊 Honestly, thank you for sharing your experience, and I hope that you continue to do you despite the haters. Speaking from my own experience, I feel like having so much internalized shame and self-judgment has made it so easy for me to then project shame and judgment onto others too. So yeah, I hope that just goes to show that when others judge you, it's on them, not you! I respect your confidence to continue breaking the mold!

[@JulieBytes]

Found you through AHN! And omg I'm so glad I watched this video. The struggle with identity and sexuality as an Asian American woman is such a unique one, and it felt so good to hear your perspective. Congrats on your journey! Keep going and keep sharing! You really connected with me today and I'm sure you'll reach a lot more people too!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awww I'm so glad we connected! Your encouragement means a lot to me, and I'm excited to keep sharing! 🥰

[@remzyy21]

OMG , your looks so young and beautiful sis. stay safe and healthy!! new friend here , done subbed sis.

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Thank you Reema!!! 🥰

[@AnGeezChannel]

Way to go! Saw ur brother posting this and this is a video I’ve been trying to make for weeks but did not build up the courage to yet! This helped me so hopefully I will do it soon too💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻❤️ good job!!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Yesss you got this!! I was extremely nervous about filming this video too lol! But it's worth it in the end! ❤️

[@AnGeezChannel]

Serena Kim keep up the good work! Haha I was gonna make my channel mixed with food, self talk and LDR. But because people told me that’s not a good idea I’ve been sitting around

[@SerenaLeeKim]

@@AnGeezChannel Aw I'm so sorry that people told you it wasn't a good idea! :( Just to clarify, does LDR mean long distance relationship? I think all those topics you mentioned are extremely interesting to watch! One thing I learned this year is that in order to succeed, we must believe in ourselves and our convictions, even when others do not believe in us. That really helped give me a lot of courage. We have to be our greatest supporter because we know ourselves best. 💛

[@AnGeezChannel]

Serena Kim yes ldr is long distance relationship hehe. I think I am gonna start publishing one of the myths so I can educate friends that just because he got married he isn’t a legal citizen

[@perfectlove33]

Thanks for being open in sharing your story with your viewers! May I ask which brush you used in the very beginning of your video?

[@SerenaLeeKim]

You're very welcome! Yes!! It's the e.l.f. Cosmetics Complexion Brush, and I like to use it for my powder foundation as well as my translucent powder!

[@perfectlove33]

Serena Kim thanks!

[@michelleandhercamcorder]

Absolutely loved this video!!! I have so many thoughts to say I should’ve written them down while watching haha, but it’s because I relate to this so much!!! I grew up in a Christian school but within a secular family so I was in between open-minded and traditional as a result. I would say only the last few years I’ve really felt like I can be myself and embrace who I truly am without the fear of what my Christian counterparts might say. I’ve definitely been shamed by Christians in my life for doing things that a secular person would see no problem with, so it’s been a journey to really break those barriers and realise I am not a bad Christian if I do x, y, z. Truly couldn’t love this video more and this needs to be discussed within the Christian community because I’m sure many people’s own personalities are being stifled by traditionalist views.

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Oh my goodness... Michelle, thank you so much for sharing your experience and journey. I'm so sorry for the shame that was put on you by others, and I totally relate with that. I absolutely agree that this needs to be discussed within the Christian community more. It's something that so many of us feel, but it's so easy to just stay quiet and hide because the pressure is so real. I hope that we can continue to use the corners and circles of influence that we do have to speak up about this and empower each other to stop defining ourselves and our faith based on one conservative/traditionalist viewpoint. I appreciate you so much!

[@allenkim3194]

Ohhhh dang.... 😍😍

[@SerenaLeeKim]

hahahah 😘🙈

[@rikognition]

@@SerenaLeeKim LOL

[@rikognition]

omg i was WAITING for the eyelashes

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Omgggg lashes change everything!!

[@Ll53669]

I came here from the AHN post your brother shared and just want to say I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing your journey, it was so good to be able to relate to it💞💞

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Thank you Yowting!!! I appreciate your encouragement and support! 🥰 So happy you were able to relate!

[@HeidiLiou]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Consider doing a boudoir shoot someday... it's an amazing self-love experience.

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Ooooh I can imagine that experience being so empowering! I actually had to look it up cuz I wasn't sure what it was!! Thanks for this thoughtful suggestion, Heidi! ❤️

[@valeriehwang296]

You are so amazing! Thank you for sharing your story

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Aww you're welcome! Thank you so much!! 💛

[@TChanProductions]

You are so beautiful inside and out, thank you for sharing your story! I definitely resonate with all of it minus marriage hahaha, but that's awesome that you're owning the body God gave you, he made you beautiful bbg!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Ahhh thank you so, so much for your words of encouragement! 🥰

[@caffygiraffy]

Okay....I resonated with sooo much of this. Thank you for sharing!!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awww yayyy!! Im so glad. Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@Mia-jw2nn]

GIRLL!! You’re so beautiful😍 loved this video, so empowering.

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awwwww thank you Mia!!! I'm so glad!!! I was super nervous posting it, so I'm really glad it's being received well! 🥰

[@ainako1010]

Shout out from the AHN!!! This was an interesting video. I doubt I'm your typical demographic lol but I'm digging your vibe and how conversational it was. I might do a video on when I notice I might be good looking. People talk about privilege and there's definitely beauty privilege. Cheers! PS I Subbed cause this was really fun actually lol

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Yayyy thanks for your support!!! 😁

[@jillianl.2251]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your story and your transformation! 😍

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Aww thanks for your support!! 😍

[@OfficialLeeDoris]

Wow I had no idea I would resonate so much with this! This is a video I never knew I needed to watch. Thanks for sharing some beauty tips and also beauty insights ❤️ Do you mind also telling me what foundation you were using and the hair curler? 😁

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Awww I'm so glad, Doris!! ❤️ Yes! I actually don't own any liquid foundation right now, so I used a little bit of my bareMinerals BarePro Performance Wear Powder foundation as a very light base, and then used Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting concealer as my "foundation" for my under eyes, under the nose, etc! The curling iron is Hot Tools 24K Gold Extra Long 1-1/4'' Curling Iron. Especially when my hair is long, I like the extra long length of the iron so that it holds all of my hair as I curl! Makes the process quicker!

[@ladypatbeauty]

Thanks for shareing this lovely

[@SerenaLeeKim]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching! :)

[@andrealau1576]

Bridal showers in Texas are not like Seattle! I found it weird too!!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Omggg hahaha! I was very confused hehe 😅

[@sarahjaneyun]

LOLOL I had the same experience with bridal showers too!! hahaha. also we need to go clubbing together some time!!

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Hahaha right?!?! Omg I'm so glad you relate 🤣🤣🤣 and omg girl I'd be soooo down!!!

[@ToBeHuman]

ahahas yea talking while doing something else is surprisingly difficult

[@ToBeHuman]

middle school be rough ahahas

[@ToBeHuman]

; - ; sigh shame be such a real problem in christian community - really unfortunate how it's addressed and handled esp in asian american churches where culture is mashed in with religion and the intentions behind traditional wisdom is lost

[@ToBeHuman]

omg BIG OOF

[@ToBeHuman]

oh gosh alcohol is a whole other subject 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ToBeHuman]

wow so much to unpack - i think all things considered tho, realizing and working through these things in your 20s is pretty awesome. some people never figure it out or work thru it and it shows in how they parent their kids

[@TheChristineVan]

came for the ABG makeover, left with a bra recommendation :D

[@SerenaLeeKim]

Omg yessss!!! 😍🤣 actually i should include a link in the description box! I'll do that tonight!

[@Mhoang44]

😏😏😏😏

[@SerenaLeeKim]

🙈🙈🙈