Sabrina Mann is an Edmonton based fashion model and a beauty consultant. She is also a serious beauty enthusiast who posts her own incredible makeup and hair tutorials on Instagram. “I want to inspire others to live a meaningful, passionate, and fulfilling life.” she describes as her motto in life.

Here, she shares her all-natural vegan skincare routine, her go-to lipstick and how her online business transformed her life. 

First, let’s talk about beauty. What’s your beauty philosophy/mantra?

I like to keep things organic and natural! Having healthy, glowing skin is a necessity! Wearing minimal to no makeup and feeling fully confident is the ultimate goal! 

  When do you feel most beautiful?

I feel the most beautiful as my natural, confident, happy self. Being a fashion lover, wearing my styled looks makes me feel even more beautiful! 

 Anyone that follows you on Instagram knows you’re a big skincare enthusiast. Could you walk me through your morning/night skincare routine?

My Monat skincare routine has absolutely transformed my skin!

I love starting with the Be Balanced cleanser, using the water essence to refine my pores, the C Radiance serum for vitamin C (to get that glow) in the mornings, and the rewind age control nectar at night, and finish with the Be Balanced lightweight moisturizer! 

I also love using skin tools every few weeks to give my skin some extra care. My faves are my blade for dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and micro-needling! And of course, don’t forget to exfoliate 2-3x a week with a gentle, hydrating scrub! I use this one.

 The word self-care is buzzing right now. What are some of the things that help you feel good?

Number 1 on my list would be taking a nice hot bath! Baths help me wind down and also help my sore muscles since I workout regularly. Having a gym routine has helped a lot with my energy and really helps clear my mind. I also love meditating every morning and night. Really helps start my day off right and release or work through any stagnant energy! 

  We’ve talked about your love for fashion, and it’s clearly evident on your Instagram. You’re always doing different fashion hauls on your Instagram. Do you have any favourite sources?

My favourite places to shop at are Zara, Artizia, Garage and Dynamite!! Most of my wardrobe is from those brands. For online shopping, I do like Pretty Little Thing and boohoo! 

 You’ve mentioned several times that your business has changed your life. Can you tell me a little bit more about that?

I work with Monat- a vegan hair and skincare brand, and it has changed my life forever. I started this online business, not having a single clue about anything that I was doing. It made me super nervous, but I met such amazing supportive and like-minded people! Being in that environment pushed me to grow and become the person I am today. 

I have grown so much as a person over the last two years of my doing this business, and it makes me so happy. I want to make a difference in this world and inspire others to control their lives and do the things that make them happy! My business provides me with the stability and flexibility I need to live out this lifestyle! 

  Who’s your fashion inspiration, and why?

I wouldn’t say I have one specific fashion inspiration, honestly. I take inspiration from so many places! Pop culture, designers/brands or celebs have always influenced my style. I take what I like and make it into my own.  

Your go-to makeup routine? (with product names) 

I like to keep it simple and minimal. I love doing full glam, but natural makeup that highlights my features is my go-to! 

I start off by prepping my skin with Rejuveniqe Oil. After I use my base primer for a dewy glow. After primer, I use my Maybelline camouflage concealer for any under eyes or blemishes. I don’t use any foundation or bb cream. Right after concealer, I use Kat Von D translucent powder to set. Then, I use Hoola bronzer to warm up the skin, Charlotte tilbury blush to add colour, Benefit tinted eyebrow gel for the fluffy brow look, and finish off with Charlotte Tilbury mascara! 

Your go-to lipstick?

Lolita by Kat Von D

Bold lips or bold eyes?

Bold lips for sure. 

One person living or dead you could go to dinner with, and why?

Rihanna because she’s my idol!! A queen inside and out, I’d love to meet her.  

 With your social media presence on Instagram, how do you maintain a level of privacy in your life? 

I like to be open and vulnerable to my social media and show people the real me! To show people that I am not this perfect person, share my struggles, and celebrate my wins. Of course, that doesn’t mean I share absolutely everything. There are certain boundaries I have; however, I am generally a very open person.

 Your Instagram is extremely uplifting and optimistic. I was pleasantly surprised to see that same level of optimism in real life. Where does all that positivity come from daily? 

It all started with my personal development journey that went hand in hand with starting my business. Mastering your mindset is key! I don’t wake up energized and motivated every morning. It all comes down to my mindset, discipline and desire to be better! If there something I am passionate about, I will absolutely do everything it takes to achieve it. Yes, I do have my days where I am not so positive, but I have the compassion and awareness to shift my perspective during those times. 

 You are always so confident and seem so unshakable at all times. However, we as humans tend to have insecurities no matter how much we deny. What do you do to curb your insecurities?

Yes absolutely! I would say I am 99% confident and have maybe 1% insecurities. That is the result of all my personal growth, but it wasn’t always like that. Whats really helped me overcome my insecurities is fully accepting who I am and stopping comparing myself to others. 

I am uniquely me, and no one else can be that! I am on my own person and on my own path and journey in life! Comparison is literally a killer of dreams and confidence. Just remember you cannot be someone else, and they cannot be you. Only YOU can be you, so always speak and live in your truth. Accept yourself for the beautiful, living, breathing soul that you are. 

 Having a business based on your cell phone certainly has many advantages but can sometimes take a toll on your mental health. Do you ever have any days where you want to take a social media break? How does that affect your business and clients?

 I absolutely do take breaks from social media! However, since I have the right work/life balance, I rarely need a long break. I am also a very organized person, so I have systems where if I do need time away, it doesn’t affect my business or clients! My company does not solely rely on social media, so taking breaks does not affect my clients or income too much!  

Thank you so much, Sabrina! If you wish to book a skin or hair consultation with Sabrina, please reach out to her on instagram.

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