So to preface this, I joined a competition by The Body Shop Malaysia last year and was chosen as one of the three winners. The contest was inspired by Nikkietutorials’ The Power of Makeup video. It was an Instagram competition so you only needed to upload a picture.
Again, I feel I need to repeat this…
Odissi dancing is sacred to me, and in no way am I doing this to take advantage or exploit the art of Indian classical dance makeup. It is also not my intention whatsoever to disrespect the art form in any way, shape or form. If you are a dance purist reading this, let me tell you I value and love odissi like I love God Himself. I am treating this post as respectfully as I can and I do hope that no offense is taken.
Here was my entry;
I even wrote an entire post on it (link here).
Ever since I posted my second YouTube video I already had the idea for my third video. I decided to film this Power of Makeup post.
So I did!
And here it is! My third YouTube video…
Thank you all for your continued support!
From the bottom of my heart!!!
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WOW! Love your work 🙂 and the music was so relaxing.
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Thanks Amel! ❤ It is odissi music…
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Love this video. Why does your skin tone look so gorgeous with and without makeup☺ x
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Owh you’re the sweetest! You made my whole day! Thank you so so much! 😀 😀 😀 ❤ ❤ ❤
As much as I love my skin tone too being a guy means I have very textured skin which is more apparent after shaving. It is a little harder to work my way around makeup. Dance makeup is alright because it is for stage and I cake on foundation but I do have to be very careful with my normal makeup routine so that I don't look like I have makeup on upon initial glance…
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☺😊 xx
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I guess it is harder if you shave your face to get a smooth foundation. You should do a post on your everyday makeup look☺ xx
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Coming up next… 😀
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Yay☺ x
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Wow, this was awesome! You are super talented and I can’t wait to see your next video!
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Awww, thank you Amber!
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I loved this video, I’ve been wanting to join in with ‘The Power of Makeup’ for a while now. You have a real talent, so you’re a very deserving winner.
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OMG, do it already!!! I love watching those videos! One girl did a drag makeup version of it! It was so beautiful! Thank you so so much!!!
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for such a thick layer of makeup, it actually so natural in the end, shocker. and I was kinda hoping to hear you speak. boohoo. great video!
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Lol! The bronzer and a more matching powder to set the foundation is kind of my cheat/deviation because all the dancers I know (including my teachers) don’t do that. Just a little tweaking I’ve gotten away with to make me look a little less painted, you know…
I will speak in a future video and perhaps in a vlog… We’ll see… I don’t want to put out generic videos and even if I do I’d want a twist to it like this video…
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The music was eerily soothing, even though I didn’t understand a thing of it. Do you plan to record more vlogs?
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It’s Odissi music! Odissi is a type of Indian classical dance. I have yet to even record one but yes, I want to record vlogs! Of really interesting events/experiences…
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Wait so are you Malay or Indian? I think I’m a little confused
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Lol! You were under the impression that I am Malay? I am a Malaysian born Indian. Malaysian Indian! I am of South Indian ethnicity, Tamil to be specific but I am 100%, unadulterated Malaysian!!!
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Lol you live in Malaysia so yeah 😀 do you ever visit India?
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I did, 16 years ago. Haha!
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Hahaha that’s a pretty long time. Aren’t you interested in going back?
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Sure but we’ll see. I want to visit so many other places!
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Me too! Where do you have in mind?
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Australia, Paris (Milan), Brazil (Rio), Italy (Champagne)
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Lol I like how you know where exactly you wanna go. Paris is on my wish list too. Who knows, we might meet there one day!
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Hari can I tell you how happy it makes me that you are keeping up this Youtube video thing going! Firstly loved the selection of music and there’s nothing more satisfying than to watch a true make up lover and artist do this with so much passion and finesse! I can’t do 10% of what you’ve done here, you are truly skilled! Looking forward to more such videos 🙂
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You just made my whole week! I will keep reading this comment again and again to keep me inspired! Thank you so so much!!!
I will keep doing YouTube. Kind of addicted to it. No one else really does what I do…
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I loved the video ! The music was so soothing ! And Everything looked so perfectly done and looked so flawless and natural,you definitely deserved the win ! Also,you are fine young man ! 😁😊 Can’t wait to watch more of you !
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Thank you so so much Megha! 😀 😀 😀 I’ll try to put out more videos!
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You should !!
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Totally amazing picture! Well done
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