I AM TIRED OF PRETENDING | Nikol Johnson

[@kathykershner9841]

Let's just stop the noise and celebrate one another. We're all mostly doing the best we can. Let that be enough!

[@NikolJohnson]

Agree! xoxo

[@cherrymetha3185]

Well said !👏👏👏👏👏💖

[@Lexington-n7z]

Amen!!!! I believe that women that feel the need to insult another, it's out of insecurity and jealousy. We should build each other up, not tear each other down. 😊

[@SherryGoodrow]

Yes Well said!❤

[@IRC1026]

Amen!

[@DeborahOetken]

Nikol, you are so gracious and authentic! I’m retired from the Corporate Jungle and I can tell you women can be VICIOUS! Let a women get a nice promotion and the vipers come out! The Mean Girls thing doesn’t disappear after middle school… it’s disheartening and needs to stop. I believe that when you lift up others, you too are blessed.

[@mcourtois75]

Amen to that! I left the corporate world 6 months ago after a 20+ year career because I could not take the toxicity anymore, and yes, the most toxic people were women playing games and politics. I decided to take the time to rebuild myself and rethink what I really want to do for the next half of my life. I want it to be good and uplifting :)

[@cameliap1146]

True !

[@daneetaran8784]

21 years in corporate I retired at 62, and it never got better or easier women are horrible. Nikol you are a very special gal

[@barbaramatteson8779]

Same. Left cororate medical America and never looked back. I worked for only 15 months for a group of women who treated me horribly and in the end they told me I wasn't working and I was essentially "fired." Best thing that ever happened! I have since published a romance novel, with another one being published this May! So, there you mean girls lol. Nikol, we adore you.

[@M0odyBlue]

I worked in various jobs and industries, and the two worst (out of many) people I worked for were women. Then, there were the female cliques who spent most of their time gossiping. Most toxic environment I have ever worked in. Horrible experience!

[@anniedunlop9995]

As a retired therapist - now 81, I have been working on empowering women since my mid thirties. You do a fantastic job! You are an inspiration and make everything ‘real’. Blessings to you - please keep doing you ❤

[@lindahoffman2692]

Annie, What a rewarding career snd life’s work you have had over the years of working with and FOR the betterment of Women! I found your post inspirational. 💕🌹

[@grannyronna]

Good for you!

[@valiaudet3415]

Strange how the womens liberation movement, back in the 70's has not blossomed to the point where women can stop being bullies and bitches towards one another. 🤔

[@johndavis7425]

😂Hey Nikol, FYI - Not just "ladies" watching you. Men also appreciate your fabulousness!

[@margaretannlillard3546]

I love what you said, "I don't come from a place of scarcity." What a gracious way to live🙏🏽

[@jodyjackson5475]

Well of course not. What wealthy person does? 🙄

[@patriciamoore3318]

Indeed I’ve been living that way for a very long time. We are provided for when we live this way. Im not a mean girl. I’m proud of it. Be good on that.

[@zairazafra3855]

1. You're dope 2. You're hair is DOOOOPPPEEE 3. Your style is fire and inspires me all the time. 4. Eff the haters, you're bringing light and beaity and style back into our lives. Keep on keeping on!

[@emmar3035]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@licia432]

I agree! She is everything! ❤

[@FaithZaccari-sl5bs]

Nikol, when will women learn: When you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all. Geez… I just don’t understand these so called “mature” women. You are an amazing and gracious lady. I admire you. I’m 72 and have always been a makeup junky. I love your line and especially your tutorials. They’ve helped me so much. Thank you for being so humble. You remind me of the woman in a book I read. “She can laugh at the years ahead”. A Godly woman.

[@denisehowerton4262]

Where do we shop for Nikols products..?

[@FaithZaccari-sl5bs]

On her website. Just look up Nikol Cosmetics. 🙂

[@chrismahfouz7709]

@FaithZaccari-sl5bs Dittos! I love the quite! So true! 💖

[@grannyronna]

I'm 73 and started my KZbin channel a year ago. People are occasionally hurtful. What I feel now is that it helps me learn what younger people experience every day, which helps me do a better job of helping them. Everything can be a lesson.

[@flygirl2172]

Nikol, being gracious and realizing that there is enough business for all the different women in the business is so amazing. Good for you!

[@srkh8966]

People are hateful because they are hidden by a keyboard. You’ve been such an inspiration for so many women-you kept my spirit up during and after my grow out!

[@celestejacobs7386]

I don't see any hyperpigmentation or fat loss. Your skin is virtually flawless, and your hair is to die for. You are very lucky to be blessed with timeless beauty.

[@rebeccatrono3376]

You're right, Nicole, this online behavior from people isn't normal!! They would never say the things they do online to someone's face. Shameful. I so love your creativity...i would never dare to bring a blue back into my eye shadow choices but you've shown me I can, and it's beautiful!❤

[@Thepw1]

Agree. It really reflects on their own feelings of inadequacy , not the “shortcomings” of others.

[@SherryEllesson]

I wouldn't be so sure about people not saying nasty things in person, rebecca. I was the deciding voice for a woman my group hired at my last job, and I helped her get signed up for the classes she needed, coached her, and was always cordial and helpful. One day, she saw me checking my automatic deposit and the savings allocations much of it went to online, and she commented, "you're sitting on all that money - one of these days you're going to die alone and leave all your money to your dog." It took me a while to get my breath back and remind myself that only a very limited person would say such a thing. Late in the day, I wheeled my chair over near hers, and said, "I want you to know, that comment you made was unnecessary and out of line. Please don't expect any more help from me."

[@guestguest2030]

@@SherryEllesson Perfect response! Good on you for standing up for yourself.

[@goldi411]

What a phenomenal message! We should always be supporting one another, and celebrating each other accomplishments! 😊

[@emmar3035]

“I don’t come from a place of scarcity” says it all for me! Nor do I, there really is enough for us all. It IS hard sometimes to keep our vibration high and ignore the negativity, jealousy, and hate that some women/people thrive on. That is one of the reasons I love watching you. You are an inspiration for so many of us that follow you. Please take comfort in knowing your beauty, style, honesty, and advice inspire us. We all have some self doubt, and under normal circumstances we can move past it…but I can’t imagine being bombarded with these low vibrations. You’re right, we can do better and we should. Just remember all of us who are in your corner. Stay strong for us! Thanks, sweetie!

[@grannyronna]

YES! There is enough.

[@SandyFernbacher-Salt]

You are so beautiful on the inside and the outside. I learn a lot from you. Thank you so much for your expertise and wisdom.

[@Hibernia2324]

I worked in healthcare and my position was outsourced in 2003. My friend was the business manager for Shiseido for Bloomies in NYC. She offered me a job at a new Bloomies in NJ. I reluctantly took the job. It was the hardest job I ever had. Retail in general is hard on the body, but the sales quotas are really difficult to reach (there was no foot traffic in the store). Store managers ostracize sales people when they don't hit their quotas and fall all over them when they do. It's cut throat on the floor. Kudos to anyone working high-end cosmetic sales.

[@bevnichols9162]

Your channel is a must for the Mature woman who is still looking ahead instead of living in the past

[@cindykane6227]

Nikol, you are so right, we should not be compared to others! We are beautiful, and unique,in our own way. It would be so boring if we all looked alike. I was so thrilled when I ran across your videos, Yay another woman who has white hair, and dark thick eye brows like me!! Its the way God made us. I think he did good. Lol.

[@pgittshauck]

Good morning! Nikol you are amazing ❤I am 70 years young and just found you. Love you videos and bought your makeup……Love It!! Thank you.

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you for being here!

[@joanfitzgerald4437]

You are fantastically gorgeous, thank you for giving all of us the confidence to try 😉🤗

[@ranchoboomerang]

You are so right ! I find myself doing exactly the same thing on my feed i refuse to get caught anymore. I think more of us are coming out of the fog. No more nasty nonsense. Elevate everyone.

[@bellaflora.]

I’ve been thinking about this topic quite a bit lately too. I’m always shocked by the lack of kindness in comments across all platforms. It’s primarily why I don’t use social media. I thought FB was bad until I went on Nextdoor, lol! These are my neighbors? 😂 We all need to focus on doing better in our interactions with fellow humans! I truly believe that loving kindness is the key to solving all of the problems that exist in the world. You must know that you’re perfect just as you are, no matter what. Sending love your way. 💗💗💗

[@Donna-cc1kt]

I don’t use NextDoor anymore. The insults (not me cuz I don’t get into it with anyone) are heartbreaking. Women can be vicious. Such a giveaway cuz when I see that behavior I will never hang out with that uncouth person.

[@bellaflora.]

@@Donna-cc1kt Right? It seems like a place where all the Karens go to regulate the neighborhood. This includes the men! I wish I could go back to thinking most of my neighbors were nice!

[@daymonwilson]

Let's not use Karen think of all the women out there named Karen Not all of them are bad and you are slamming and shining their name let's It quit using someone's name To be mean​@@bellaflora.

[@daymonwilson]

That was supposed to be shaming

[@bellaflora.]

@@daymonwilson What do you mean?

[@darlenesmall694]

I love your honesty!! That is very rare today!! 💜💜

[@leannlaplante3643]

Miss Nikol, I am so happy I had time today to watch your video. Life gets busy. At 57, I have zero time for petty stuff. It's ugly and leaves me feeling ugly. Thank you for not pretending. You leave me feeling beautiful, always.

[@lynnscott9657]

Nikol, You are stunning and your look is very particular to you. The fact that you have thick hair, heavy dark brows, is your look. You’re not Scandinavian, you’re not Irish, and your look is what it is. It’s what makes you you, but it goes along with that pigmentation. I have skimpy brows, not dark under the eyes, but spotting from too much sun on very fair skin, some waves in my hair, but it’s thin,, has no body.. I do the best I can with what I have, not to mention that I’m 81. My skin is good for my age. We do our best. You’ll never look like me and I never looked like you. Go with your gorgeousness. I used to be a photographic model as a teen. You do a fabulous job showing clothes.

[@StillPointJourneywithMarla]

This is why I love you!! Supporting women...period!! I love your message and your coloring outside the lines! ❤

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you so much!!

[@bebetjones5551]

You are real. That's why we can identify with you. If at 78 I had flawless skin, I wouldn't need to watch your video! LOL BUT it's rare for a woman as she ages to keep that flawless skin, so we try to look our best, not perfect. I've worn makeup everyday since I was 20 yrs. old, whether I'm going to build a patio or go shopping. I put on my war paint to face the world!!!

[@melanialanania]

I found your channel last year when I was trying to find myself again after my husband became disabled and I went through three major illnesses/health crises of my own-and I had to keep working because I was suddenly the sole financial support for my household. I never gave up makeup, but I literally wore the same colors/shades/everything for over five years-and it didn’t look good, and I knew it, but I was too sick to care. When I finally started recovering my health and financial stability, I had to find a makeup mentor because I had totally lost my finesse with color theory and my application skills were sooo…forgotten. Additionally, a long illness left me with a dark vein showing through the skin under one eye, and it’s really hard to conceal (but thanks to you, I’ve got that figured out now). So I went looking, and you’re the person I found. I remember seeing you in 90s magazines and on HSN and your authenticity is so relatable. You are so much more than a makeup mentor. Some of the things you’ve addressed in your videos helped me reconnect to myself, organize my thinking, and pull myself out of survival mode. Thank you for doing what you do! ❤ That dark vein under my eye? I teach high school and last year I was told that I deserved my black eye because anybody who makes a career out of tormenting children deserves to be punched in the face. I’m blown away by the things people complain about and the rude things they say. I get where you’re coming from. I just don’t understand people who can’t stop projecting cruelty. Keep being you. ❤

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you for sharing. Bring a teacher is one of the most special things in this world. Thank you for teaching and giving your knowledge. Sending prayers to you and your husband.

[@JosieStev]

🙏

[@jamesparsons8006]

Sending love

[@Crystal-gg5wp]

Forgot to add that I appreciate you speaking openly of mental health. So important and comforting to me as I deal with my mental health every day.

[@rozannakuykendall60]

I love you and your videos. I am in my 60's. I have become so comfortable with me. I love you, your products, and your videos. Everything you do is so relatable and customizable. Your videos have been a tremendous help to me. Thank you.

[@NikolJohnson]

I am so happy to hear this! xoxo

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

Good for you. I’m so happy to see a successful woman who is kind and supportive. ❤

[@RianShafer]

That light green suit looked great on you & with your hair! Loved the black too. I don't care how pretty someone looks, the instant they say something unkind or snarky, especially if they go on & on about how another person looks, I AM going to say something like "did that somehow make you feel better about yourself?" and I am done with them. There's no need to tear others down. You look so fantastic & definitely a relevant model still, how people can say bad things to you boggles my mind, it is just a reflection on their own insecurities & jealousy. JMO

[@CA164530]

Thank you for keeping it real.! ❤

[@kathrynhughey9614]

Please don't stress about the talking heads! You are fabulous and an inspiration to many. Spin a few more times in your closet, in some stunning outfit😊

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you 😊

[@sjp4u338]

I got off both Facebook and Instagram today. It felt great. There’s so much shallow nonsense on social media. It’s such a waste of time.

[@lalaser8160]

Nikol you are so beautiful even without makeup. You make the application of your makeup look so effortless.

[@JessicaLovely1]

I hear you about the social media nonsense. I have to make ample use of the “not interested” option lately even with actual news! Stay positive and beautiful as always ❤

[@NikolJohnson]

I never thought about using that Not Interested tool but I USE IT ALL THE TIME now lol

[@karrinwilley8079]

I guess I didn't notice that it was available....so much for awareness 😊

[@annie-sc]

Also the "don't recommend channel" option on KZbin is so useful 😂

[@keneg2406]

I came here because this woman intrigues me so…I sat through the entire post obviously geared to women, but I just had to know more about this extraordinary woman. I am a middle aged man and a professional photographer for over 3 decades. I am grateful to understand more of this woman who is willing to appear unfiltered before the world. I can appreciate that immensely. God bless you, Ms. Nikol. You have a huge new fan.

[@robertaleevers]

I love your videos, you are lovely, really enjoy your honest conversation.😊

[@lamoon1525]

I am so impressed with your integrity and your honesty. Especially in giving other women the hand up and the credit they are due. Too many women look at other women with the jealous or envious eye. I am proud that you are happy for others and encouraging.

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you so much!

[@DebBates-h5o]

Quite honestly you are a true beauty form the inside out, heart and soul. Thank you for representing us aging women. 💕

[@NikolJohnson]

Wow, thank you

[@ibelieveinangelsyesido7436]

Nikol, you are *such* a beautiful soul. Your inner beauty radiates. Blessings! Jackie in upstate NY

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you

[@DeeDeeRoberts-u9l]

“I don’t come from the place of scarcity!” I LOVE THIS!!! ❤ you’re awesome

[@juliomendez9230]

Be Awesome ❤

[@annaconway7009]

Can't us women just age gracefully and not have anything wrong with us? Some days we look better than other days, it's simple.🤷‍♀️ Nikol, you have taught me to accept myself as an aging woman to take care of my skin and Thursday I may look better than Friday, big deal, I'm still ME! Stress makes me look UGH! But that's life! Thank you so much!😊❤️

[@heathermjordan-durant8684]

I just adore you. You have a million women who ADORE you. The sD truth is there are people who enjoy getting under someones skin. Lets not give them the pleasure of being there mentally deranged selves. You know fang well YOU ARE THEE IT GIRL. You are perfect in every way. 🎉❤ Because you are you!!

[@DebbieDooo]

Repeatedly, I have people, mostly women tell me that makeup is so not necessary and why do you wear it? Well, I have always loved makeup and if something makes me feel better, I’m doing it! Look at the before and after of the same person. It enhances what we already have going for us. People say I am pretty enough without it. Then I am obviously more pretty WITH it! Leave it alone. Live and let live. I love your look today!

[@sussannekeith5676]

I can’t stand people who,ask me why I wear makeup all the time…; my answer: Because I want to! They are jelly because you look too good.

[@Jorr235]

First, let me say, I love your videos. Classy, Classy, Classy. You don’t have to be thin or rich to look good and feel good about yourself. Having said that, social media has forever changed people’s self validation process. Their self worth is completely based on taking 300 selfies to find the “perfect one” to post and waiting to see how many likes they get. No matter how many likes they get, they only see the one thumbs down and only read the negative comments. People can accept positive feedback but hate the but….because everyone thinks they are perfect. Who cares what some person somewhere in the universe thinks of you. It doesn’t matter.

[@LynetteYoung]

I love when you said “women do better!”

[@carolfrancis5610]

Kindness is so needed in our world. So needed!!

[@NikolJohnson]

SO NEEDED 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@conniefunk2196]

Nikol,you ARE an influencer.Being an influencer is very tricky. Some influencers try to what I call faking it. They are showing their fake selves and ultimately can cause harm by installing untruths.Of course, those most influenced are your young girls, but so can older women fall into that trap because of societal influences on beauty You are so right when you say ,work with what you have,celebrate your individuality and learn what works for you and your look.As I said in a previous post, beauty is hard work but the real beauty comes from within and realizing who you are.KUDOS Nikol.Thank you for truth inspiration and realistic encouragement ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lolitakaloustianyoung7787]

I love, and appreciate your wisdom, experience and demonstration of abundance!!

[@LizetteSmith-l7k]

You come to a point in your life that you just have to accept what has or is happening with hair body and skin. You have to find the best products that suits you and that you can afford. I use to use every so often years ago navy blue eyeliner and mascara. I loved it!! I am 74 now with a muscle illness that has also effected my skin. I had stopped using makeup for years. I then found products that have helped my skin and that I can afford. When I found your tutorials I felt confident again and I started to use make up even the navy blue eyeliner & mascara. It is light & not heavy on the eyes. I also use plum, browns and blacks. I don't use make up every day because there are days I don't have the strength but Thank You for making me feel alive again. You are a beautiful, intellegent,sucessful, woman. By the way, I love your hair!! Bless you!!

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@LenaSheppard]

Beautiful! Oh I just love blues. Thanks for the inspiration. I appreciate you so, so much for being with us !

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you

[@juliomendez9230]

You are Amazing ♥️ The Best Personality ♥️ and Beauty ♥️ Have a Awesome Day 🙏♥️ With the Most Beautiful Blessings be God come to You Forever 🙏 ❤️ Be Happy 🙏❤️

[@michelekuenzi]

Hi Nikola, you are genuine and beautiful. As a woman of a certain age I really like your content. We need more people like you

[@cynthiajessup9220]

In our society women have been conditioned to view other women as competition. This prohibits women supporting and encouraging other women to succeed. In my personal opinion this as been encouraged to keep us in "our" place. If women banded together and supported each other we would be unstoppable. This is my observation in 60+ years of life.

[@lidijazivanovic2810]

I always say - if women come together - there will be peace and joy in the world! We definitely should support each other more.

[@luke184lisa]

You are STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!.. anyone with negativity is jealous. You got it going on! Keep going.. WE LOVE YOU! ❤️‼️

[@lavonnetollison724]

Gorgeous!

[@deannamahone6616]

Hi Nikol! I am 57 and have several of your products. I'm hoping you will answer some questions about this video 😊 First, how do you keep from messing up your lower liner while putting on concealer? Next, why didn't you apply primer before concealer? And finally, it looks as though the concealer on your upper cheeks disappears while brushing on the primer. I am struggling with makeup issues now that my skin is drier and wrinkes are more prominent. I appreciate you, your channel, and any answers you could offer! Thanks so much!

[@Baytaleizi-v1l]

You are beautiful ❤️🫶🌹

[@carolmacpherson9428]

I love watching you apply your beauty, you are so natural. I’ve only been following for a couple of weeks, so I have a lot of catching up to do. There were a few things I liked here.First, the outfit you styled, it was amazing. You look so good in everything and have impeccable taste. Next, the way you applied the blue eyeshadow, loved this.Third, your story about Bobbie Brown and how you genuinely are happy for others in your industry.I’m 76, but have a lot to learn from you, so thank you for all you do for women’s wellness and mentality.😊♥️

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you 😘

[@bertiesark]

you do truly get tired of the negativity out on the internet, people seem to thrive tearing others down for no reason. I mean my husband asked for some prayers for me due to a migraine cluster I was in and the rude and nasty comments just for asking for prayers is insane. Keep your head up gorgeous lady you are exactly what God meant you to be

[@JanisFrick]

I love your channel. Women need to support other women. I’m 71 years old. Not ever going to look like I’m 25 again. But learning from women like you, I can look the best I can and rock 71.

[@nancydibella1645]

I celebrate and support you, Nikol!

[@TammysAgelessBeauty]

The lapis bag is a MUST for you...it is so stunning and will goes so well with the beautiful color of your hair...!!! I am in total agreement with you on supporting WOMEN...even those who are different from us...Ladies, do better! #loveyourage

[@judithanndohar]

I just love your energy ! When you are showing the new dresses in your clips- and you dance - it's fantastic. You always looks nice and your channel is beautiful inside and out. We should be grateful to be older. I heard Michael J Fox say that "with gratefulness optimism is sustainable." I have never been an effusive personality , but this quote has filled my spirit. So rock on Nicole. Keep being you however you choose to express it. Beauty beauty beauty !

[@mtnpeace2]

Great video! I love your authenticity and support of women. ❤️🦋

[@cindyb2525]

Your hair is beautiful and so are you 😊

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

You’re right about investing on your skin’s health. I’m 55 and finally prioritized my skin. Have been using Agency prescription skin care and for the first time ever in my life I’m getting compliments on my skin. It has minimized spots and I really love pampering my skin now! :) ❤

[@jannettedundon6598]

I’m constantly telling my young female students to support each other, celebrate their achievements, be inspirational and stop being nasty. It’s definitely not a good look at all. Love you Nikol love your truth and vulnerability. From NSW Aust ❤🎉

[@susangiello3961]

You always look fabulous! Love your attitude! I’m 77. We should all Embrace who we are and celebrate it! ❤

[@restinHim38668]

Nikol, you're lovely and real! Thank you. God bless you.

[@larksong4]

You are absolutely stunning!!! With or without makeup!! You are beautiful on the inside as well as the outside which is extremely rare!!

[@ninakerstetter579]

Please just keep being “real”! You are a blessing to a lot of us as we try to age gracefully. Years ago I learned to stay away from people who exude negative energy. At 76 I still follow that plan & I am happier with myself than ever. Ignore the “toads”! 😁

[@karenlavigne1108]

You are helping me so much at this time of my life. I’am 64 & have naturally dark blonde hair that is turning gray. I have decided to stop getting light blonde highlights & go natural gray. Your really helping me with this transformation with your makeup tips. I did not realize that going from blonde to gray that my makeup choices would need to be tweeted. I really appreciate you, Thank You!❤

[@karenlavigne1108]

🤣tweaked!

[@sanlo5404]

Oh my goodness. I can’t believe you get negative comments. You are so beautiful and elegant. Thank you for giving us such beautiful inspirations to strive for.

[@sueeparra7454]

You are so "radiant and relevant" Nikol!! It's so sad how brave and disgusting people, especially women, are on these platforms! They feel they can say things they would never have the courage to say to their faces. UGH!! You are so refreshing to watch and look forward to all of your videos!! \o/

[@luke184lisa]

Nikol, You are such an inspiration to me! I am a vintage “fanatic” and have been dreaming of my website actually being successful. Your collection is amazing. I love everything about your Chanel. Thank you! I am in my mid 60’s. I love vintage and vintage is actually extremely difficult to promote. Trying to find the ladies can be difficult.. they want to wear ripped jeans still.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

4:45 oh man,I miss Dillards.. and life.. 6:15 WTH? YOU LOOK PERFECT.. stress, I'm newly widowed,Dad died same day,I'm jobless, in a wheelchair, ICU RN x 24 yrs& just lost EVERYTHING... I'm deflated,defeated, & numb.. unless I listen to women like you♡ .TY 🙏🏻

[@amandabrampton5139]

Oh Nikol I am so sorry! Seriously! We should support one another! Bobbi Brown rescued me. Bobbi showed me that every women is beautiful and make up is used to enhance our beauty so I am soooo with you. Please just keep on being you! ❤

[@elizabethspiro3462]

Nikol and everyone...It's past time for us to accept ourselves as we are...I'm 77 years old, have in the last 2 years learned to accept myself as I am!!!! I'm an older woman! How in the world did it take me 75 years to accept me being me? We each have our personal issues from our childhood on which brought this lack of confidence - looks, nose, lips, hair, eyebrows, belly, feet, height, skin...you name it. We judge ourselves harshly. We cannot be our best selves! No Longer will I be that person. It took years of illness, body changes from meds from life to make me look deeply inside, have chat with me my God, to realize I'm a wonderful creation. I'm beautiful as I am. Since accepting myself as I really am I am so happy to be alive! Give this gift to yourself!

[@ElgierColeman]

I truly love your beautiful, classy content! Your beautifully refreshing!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@iamsunnysideup7115]

Dear Nikol: You are the second beauty content creator that I've heard this from in the past two days and it is so sad that some women feel the need to step on others to feel better. It is not right. It is not how we should treat each other. I love your channel because it feels very high vibe to me and I like looking at a beautiful woman who resembles me try on beautiful clothes and make up, and it puts me in the right frame of mind. I'm so sorry that you've been getting less than what you deserve. There are so many more women that love you and appreciate you that I'd like to say forget about the few that don't, but I know it's hard and we're here for you whenever you want to vent! Sending you so much love! - Sunny 💋💋💋❣❣❣

[@sandilang3845]

You look beautiful and make makeup application look so easy and always amazing. Thank you

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you

[@roxannecoates4695]

You are beautiful and authentic. No one can knock you for being less than you are. Stay strong and know that no one knows you better than you do!

[@seviregis7441]

You’re wonderful, Nicole, we love you and appreciate you, and in large part, because you’re not a fake, a phony, and a pretender. You’re showing us how we can do the best with what we have and to accept it joyfully. We love your natural style and look. Whoever is criticizing you is probably consumed by the plastic surgery industry and can no longer except themselves in a normal natural state. That’s their problem not yours.

[@sandravanetta1089]

I am sorry to hear about you getting such negative feedback from other women. At 70 years old, I am still amazed to see women my own age still in their "high school" mentality. Some of us never grow up emotionally. My mother used to tell me that they are just jealous and my son made me laugh when he told me to cheer up, "you have been living rent-free in their heads!" So there you go, Nikol, I do believe that this applies to you, too! You are beautiful inside and outside! :)

[@Just-Melanie]

As my grandmother ingrained in us . . . To thine own self be true & thy tears will be few & don't let the negative keep you from doing you! That blue shadow is very pretty on you & mixes well with the gray in your hair . . . 🎉

[@Mollygirl444]

You are an inspiration, Nikol. You represent the FUTURE- you are my heroine! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@NikolJohnson]

Wow, thank you!

[@user-yq6oo5hc4c]

I enjoy listening to your dialogue so much! Keep it up. Your comments and dialogue have changed my whole perspective on aging!

[@NikolJohnson]

I'm so glad!

[@reng.794]

Stop comparing, stop stirring the kettle, what makes anyone think they know what's best for anyone?? Thank you Nikol, for being candid with this conversation.

[@jaaess2]

You looks so great. I love the blue and the brown used together on your eyes. Then all of the rest of your makeup looks so wonderful.

[@lindagruber2232]

You’ve been beautiful all your life, not just from your looks, but you are always gracious

[@Mary-gg9mj]

Nikol I am 69. I have melasma I fight all the time. I use a tinted moisturizer. I see my flaws through the tinted moisturizer. But it still looks good to me because it’s not too bad and it’s reality. I don’t angst about looking flawless anymore. And I’m okay with it. It’s comforting.

[@tulademetra3372]

Nikol, thank you for your wonderful spirit that truly shines through in the way you never sugarcoat anything, are always encouraging, supportive and caring towards your ever-growing audience. Because of the above---because of the way you are, you may not realize how many women actually conduct tutorials that often leave viewers feeling inadequate when we cannot achieve fabulous results when their attitude and difficult (often impossible) to follow instructions leave us wanting to toss out all our makeup in frustration. Your entire posts are full of positive reinforcement and your demonstrations provide alternatives---we are never told we must follow specific rules: "You must apply the liner to this point, then wing it out with a flourish..." Sadly, this is not an exaggeration. I love that you provide us with options for adapting any technique you are teaching, always reminding us that we are all different and to stay true to what looks good to us---that everything we try can always be re-done, altered---that nothing is a mistake, it was simply not the best application for you and to have fun experimenting with makeup. Your message is always, "Keep learning, keep trying, you will succeed." I hope you know you have had a positive effect on so many women's lives---and I am one of the grateful many.

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you your message I appreciate that you took the time to write all of it.

[@galeway1697]

Your videos are always a mood lifter.

[@wild_coast_designs]

Absolutely love that you are a voice for women lifting each other up and not falling prey to worrying about competition. You're truly a class act!

[@carrieglicksteen1315]

Gorgeous

[@sandyprather9133]

Thank you for being so "real"! Thank you for not pretending! Thank you for celebrating other women in their business endeavors! Stay Radiant! Stay Relevant!

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you

[@denisepiekarski4159]

Oh my darling, I will never understand the reason why women feel the need to bring each other down. There is nothing to be gained by being mean. I love you. You are beautiful! ❤

[@Anabel531]

You are right, Nikol! Why are women so vicious about others looks or perceived lack of "beauty". Let's be more supportive of each other. You inspire me to be my best, thank you!

[@virginiamckeown2133]

Hi Nikol, I have been watching you for the last 6 months and have been wearing makeup since I was 14 years old, which was over 60 years ago. I thought I knew everything their was about makeup but realized I didn't. You have taught me so many little tricks I can't believe what a difference it makes in the finished look. I will continue to watch your videos everyday sometimes twice a day snd always learn something new everytime. Thank you for your time and knowledge.❤❤ You are absolutely stunning and classy.

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you for your support

[@kristy9337]

@Virginia Here's a confession I've never made before- when I was in 6th grade Mrs. Dalrimple😟 sent me home(embarrassed me)because I wore makeup to school(my mom didn't know). I've worn a full face of makeup for 50 years. I love makeup🤷 and it has had a big place in my life. I have worn minimal makeup for the last 2 years d/t income(I've never worn drug store makeup). I found that people interact with me completely different when I'm not wearing makeup. It's been nice. But it's still not appropriate for professional situations🤷🙂

[@SharonZortman-bu3vb]

I so enjoy your blog. I am 74 and get so much out of them. I have always had oily skin which in my youth was bothersome but has saved my skin fro wrinkling so I still enjoy playing with makeup. I too have skin discoloration and I love your eye primer for that alone even though I don’t do shadow very often. Also love your bb cream and color correcting pencils. Keep encouraging women of all ages to feel beautiful. You are beautiful inside as well as outside.

[@melanieboss4038]

When the first caveman whispered into some cave woman's ear "Ewww, you better watch out for that one over there. She might steal me away from you." Ever since that day, woman bought into the mindset of being jealous of, suspicious of, and petty towards one another. We will never get ahead in the world with this mindset. Men take their posse with them when they climb the ladder. Logical. You want to surround yourself with good soldiers. Women don't because we can't and don't trust each other. So we do the "I did it myself" and lose more potential allies. That being said, Nikol your beautiful, gracious, delightful, humorous and a gift to anyone who has the chance to bask in your light and wisdom. Even if it's only on a cell phone, lol. You are the best. Luvya and just keep doing you!

[@sandys408]

You made and excellent point.