Precious girl, you are entitled to all your feelings and no one just looking at you could ever question how much you love being a mother. I am so happy your doing this video because your honesty is a gift to all of us.

I feel so comforted to hear someone say stop with the whole motherhood comments…that is so true!!! We love being a mom but doesn’t mean we love all that comes with it. Oh man it touches home. Thank you. And that makeup look gorgeous on you :)

@JessicaOrban3606

2 жыл бұрын

Totally!!! I was so fortunate to have a group of friends throw me a "mother to be" ceremony. It was so lovely to have a moment to celebrate the transition. When a baby is born, so is a mother, and it is beautiful and miraculous, and also stretches you and challenges you so deeply.

@sisaa8055

2 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this too 🥲

I'm a cancer patient and I love love playing your videos while I put on my makeup each day. Definitely makes me feel better and is one of the pleasures of my day.xo

It is shocking how are bodies change. Menopause really has an effect. We aren't what we once were but with age comes wisdom and internal beauty. Plus never give up on being the best you can be!

@PeachesSkinCare

2 жыл бұрын

Kate so well said. I think we just have to be more consistent and really love who we are. At 56 I feel better than ever. The thing is knowing that change is absolutely possible. I teach it ever day to my clients. Wabi sabi embracing the imperfections of life in ourselves and aging a beautiful gift. 🍑🧡🙌🏻Lisa

@christinakachadurian2151

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto that!!!!

@PeachesSkinCare

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinakachadurian2151 Not sure if you meant me or Kate 😉🍑🧡

@szee8588

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of scared how my body and everything will change.

@PeachesSkinCare

2 жыл бұрын

@@szee8588 Not if you take care of yourself. You just have to be mindful and accepting of the beauty changes that come. Wabi sabi embracing the imperfections of life in ourselves and aging a beautiful gift. 🧡

Motherhood is NOT some magical experience full of bunnies & butterflies. I hated the first 3-5 years. I was permanently exhausted & pretty depressed actually. It's only as my boy got older that I'm able to acknowledge that it's been one of the best times of my life. But during the bottle feeding years & the sleepless nights & just the relentlessness of it all, wow I struggled lol x

@yourerightimwrong4567

2 жыл бұрын

Goes to show how different everyone's journey is. I LOVE 0-6/7 after that... no thanks. Lol. I'll take sleepless nights, leaking tiddies, and toddler years before I'll take dealing with everything that goes on after they start school. I have 2 in public school and 1 in private school and if I had to do it all again, they'd all be in private school. No drama whatsoever with that particular school. I'm a little kid mom, I guess. Nothing wrong with being a big kid mom! I wish I had the patience to deal with the stuff that really doesn't matter that really gets to them that goes on at school. I guess I grew up different being first-generation, child of refugees.

@minagica

2 жыл бұрын

@@yourerightimwrong4567 very Interesting! I appreciate both your perspectives and it makes me realize it's ok. I don't have kids yet and I have so many worries

@yourerightimwrong4567

2 жыл бұрын

@@minagica Don't worry! If/when the time comes, you'll figure it out. And like I said, everyone is different. Some people hate being pregnant, but I loved every minute of it. Some partners also do not care for their partners changing bodies, my husband loved it. I would say health is the most important thing, but sadly, sometimes that isn't the case. Life, love, and experience is all important-in whichever forms they may come!

@minagica

2 жыл бұрын

@@yourerightimwrong4567 thank you ❤️

@missyscarborough1301

2 жыл бұрын

True - it is hard. Being pregnant is an experienced that throws our bodies into all sorts of moods - the level of sleep deprivation that comes with a newborn is beyond what we ever though our bodies could function within - being the caretaker and full time protector of our babes is work at times - and then, on top of that, if breastfeeding, for our body to create the life then continue being the sole producer of its sustenance - I know we were programmed to love those little beings so very intensely because we might be less capable of doing it all if we didn’t love them more than air itself. We love those little precious babies as if they were our hearts walking around outside our bodies - but admitting it is hard does not mean we love them less or we are ungrateful for being their mom. I hated the experience of being pregnant. I was in so much pain the last 2-3 months.

I'm old enough to be your mother, but thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I can't apply my makeup as you do bc I'm not 30 anymore, but I love seeing Baby Edon, Alex and Paris through your eyes❣ You're so very talented and beautiful and I'm grateful to you for your channel.🥰

Motherhood for you, menopause for me 🤷‍♀️. I understand the feeling, having your body change and confidence challenge sometimes. A good brighter lipstick helps me every time!

@sylkar4615

2 жыл бұрын

Menopause sucks, hate how my body has changed and how much weight i’ve gained.

@oliviaknight1123

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes to a red lip.... Charlotte Tilbury Scarlet Spell does it every time for me😘💋❤❤

@finolaomurchu8217

2 жыл бұрын

Dominique, Syl, and Olivia I am with you all. Meno is a pain, but we keep going☘🧚‍♂️🇮🇪

@moonkitten5934

2 жыл бұрын

I had a hysterectomy back 2014 so my menopause came immediately. I have my days that I feel pretty and days that I look in the mirror and I'm like what's happening. I can't lose this belly fat for the life of me and I have forehead lines.

I had a very similar situation after my first child was born. I lost most of the weight right away. The rest of the weight came off after I stopped breast feeding. My doctor told me this is common in some women (where others breastfeeding takes weight off.) So I had to be patient....and it was not easy for my self esteem. So I completely understand how you are feeling!! Now my babies are married with their own kids, it goes by so fast!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MzClementine

2 жыл бұрын

@Patti 1962 the song Don't blink. I don't care where I am. If I hear that song. I start to cry. 2 years ago, I was driving our little convertible. My husband made me a playlist. That was one of the songs on the playlist. Pulling up at a light. Our light at the end of our road is a little long. Two intersections of four roads and then two intersections of two roads. So the light is a little long. A whole bunch of teens were beside me. I was crying. They hollered over, oh my goodness that song. I look over in the young girl had tears in her eyes. I said to her isn't it beautiful. I said love your parents. Truly. Because life goes by fast. My son is almost 18. Seriously don't blink and enjoy every moment. How precious I thought. Whole bunch of teenagers in a car. Crying over such a precious song that means so much to adults. Literally I can't listen to that song with dry eyes. 😭🤣😂😭🤣😂❣️

@KaraLey98

2 жыл бұрын

Right, nursing your baby is the way that weight actually falls off. Mammals are designed so that we put on weight specifically for our young which is then stored in the body all over. It's the excess weight you see in different parts of your body. It's actually very difficult to get get rid of it if you do NOT nurse your baby. The body wants to hold on to it, in case of a famine so your baby will always have enough food! ☺😎

@ALT-vz3jn

Жыл бұрын

@@KaraLey98 I nursed my son for a year and the weight only came off AFTER I stopped nursing. This happens to some women, we’re not all the same.

I love your honesty Also as a women when you go through the menopause that changes your body too Hair,skin,nails, brows everything I look in the mirror and don’t know myself I do my best to dress well and look after my skin and wear makeup that flatters me This helps so much Thank you xxx

@maggie2234

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

I absolutely LOVED how you said "Am I going to allow my insecurities to take this memory from me?" So much truth in that.

I too lost my body severely whenever I was pregnant. Only having one good working kidney, had no idea. The other one was Mel rotated malformed with an 11.9 mm kidney stone in it. Couldn't push all my fluid and the baby's fluid throughout my body with one good working kidney. Every 4/6 weeks I gained 12 to 16 lb. When we removed my kidney stone, I almost died pretty scary all the weight fell off my body. It was like I had stepped in a sauna and nine days later I was 104 lb. But... In the months that I was super large. My husband was losing sight of who I once was. I told him to shut up and put a bag over his head. Going on jobs with him, having to be at the pool. In miami. Beautiful women all around. With my fat new body. You know what. I did not care. I had a pretty suit. And. I am who I am I had to be who I am. I'm not missing the beautiful sunshine cuz I'm chubby. And just like I said, when I told him to put a bag over his head and get over it. He wasn't so easy on the eyes either. We all change. When we get pregnant. And he needed to grow up. Funny that he has 15 years on me. When you said it's so hard for me to accept my body. I get it I cried. It was rough. You have to find confidence where you didn't have it before. And it's okay. Cuz guess what. That pregnancy body doesn't last forever. Your baby is still young. It's okay. Trust me. Once they get legs. You're going to lose the weight in no time. wait until he's 30 40 50 lb and you're picking him up and down and up and down and up and down. If you mind what you eat. The weight will come off. I'm so proud of you for not allowing your weight to steal this memory from you. Brava. I had to use talk text to write this and it was very difficult. I'm being tested for myasthenia gravis. I have EDS hypermobile, and vascular type. I live a very fragile life. Tonight my tongue isn't working properly. I'm messing up my words. Life is too short. Make the most of every moment. On paper I may not last very long. I would like to defy that, and set my own timeline. Working hard at that. And loving it everyday.

@Lethutrang1985

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shinning so bright

@natalieweizenegger4607

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@minagica

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that and I hope you succeed at sticking around for a long time, prevailing over your health issues. I "just" have asthma and dysthymia (low grade perpetual depression) and generalized anxiety disorder, people like you are heroes in my eyes

I never even noticed your lip muscle quirk until you mentioned it. I think that’s a beautiful proof that our deepest insecurities are only seen by us and not others, they just see the complete picture whereas we pinpoint certain features to feel embarrassed about. We shouldn’t, and this is a reminder that we should embrace ourselves fully just as we embrace those whom we love. (:

I love how direct and "to the point" you are... Please don't be "that girl"😂🤣 I love it!! I'm 54yrs old this year, have 3 boys (well, men now! My youngest is 17😳) so, I had the last 2 in my later 30's. And even though I wouldn't change a day with them... there ARE so things I could have lived without🤷🏼‍♀! Not just that... aging in general... Very depressing sometimes!! Your body changes in a way that you KNOW you're getting older. Aches and pains that you don't even know where its coming from... And I know for me... when I look in a mirror in the morning its like "WHO is that person looking back!!" I'm all swollen and puffy, nvr use to be like that!! So... I loved your video... always do!! Your eyes are a lot like mine so I love getting ideas from you about eye makeup❤

I have to comment that the feelings you were describing return as you age. I am 67 yrs, petite, active and still working as a nurse. I look in the mirror and say the same thing! Watching your videos and a few other you tubers have helped me improve my skin care and makeup application. Your are beautiful and your baby is so sweet ❤️

@Ayyeliki

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! I recently turned 60 and see changes that are irreversible these days ( lol) and it’s like what the He__! But- it’s also freeing to just accept the changes and really like who you are and feel so solid! No way I felt like this even 10 years ago… C’est la vie! 🤷🏼‍♀️

I love the video dealing with insecurities, as an older woman, I too am dealing with face and body changes, I must adjust my makeup monthly. It make me feel so much better and confident after I get ready each day. Thank u for sharing♥️♥️

I have the same lip raise on the same side as you - I've always been majorly self-conscious about it, so you sharing what your doctor said and your acceptance now was really nice and reassuring ☺️

I remember when I saw your pictures from your friend’s party and I thought: wow, what a beautiful woman! You look gorgeous no matter what, and now that you are a mum, you have a special glow!

Thank you for this and also saying that not everything that comes with motherhood is something we as women enjoy..I am 6 mos postpartum and definitely understand the struggle. I have 2 of 15 pairs of jeans I can wear and we are about to take a family trip to the beach at the end of the month. Trying bathingsuits on has been just aweful but I am going to embrace this new big booty I have and enjoy my family time at the beach! it’s really about the moments and memories and I thank you for giving your example of your friends party to put things in perspective for me. Thank you, sending you and your family lots of love and happiness! 💜

@mrsb1212

2 жыл бұрын

Have a wonderful time 🤗🏖🍹

I dont have children, but after having a very severe case of Covid last year; Ive gained more weight that one can ever imagine. And I keep coming here because I know Andreea will always keep me motivated! Thank you Andreea, sharing your experience here and on IG is a breath of fresh air ♥️

I FEEL THIS. 7 months pp, didn’t lose the weight like I thought I would, acne like a preteen (??!), and hair falling out. No amount of makeup helps these days. 😩

@rmjauregui

2 жыл бұрын

Be strong! You are beautiful! Time will fly and your body will recuperate with a little bit of work and commitment.

Motherhood changes everything and there is good and bad things to it, like everything in life! Your honesty is the best thing ever.

Thank you so much for doing this video! It’s real & exactly what we all go through, before or after motherhood. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

I love your videos never stop making them! You explain things so well & your such a beautiful person!

I’m so glad you made it to your friend’s birthday celebration. It’s so true how we almost let cherished moments slip through our fingers on our lowest days. Thank you for the reminder and inspiration that we need to cherish the parts of ourselves we find easiest to love. Making those features shine (with our makeup) will elevate our confidence overall. You’re a jewel✨♥️

Love so much how you just presented yourself so raw 💗you inspire a lot!

It so impressive you find time making videos for us with being a busy mom. Thank you.

this video, comments, etc right on point! thanks for keeping it real, your makeup tutorials are the best!

i don’t have kids but i always appreciate when mothers are honest about how their body changes and the insecurities they have instead of painting motherhood as all sunshine and rainbows. that’s why i love you and your channel, bc you keep it real! 💕

Congratulations on expanding your family! Thanks for your honesty. I appreciate it. Keep up the great work!

G'day from Australia! Thank you so much Andreea for your honesty and sharing where you are at right now. This video helped me a lot to define my strategy for a confident makeup look for tomorrow. I have a big presentation on the results of my year long project. I've also got round eyes and a round face, so I'm going to stick with elongation as you do here, some contouring and a juicy blush. Best to stick with the basics when under pressure.

So good to hear someone getting real about motherhood. Love following you and your makeup tips. Thanks!

I always learn great makeup tips from you - Thank you! Congratulations on your precious baby boy!

One of the most relatable video I’ve ever watched. Thank you for talking about mommy’s insecurities while doing makeup!

This is perfect and so natural!! I love it!!

Thank you for being so open about your feelings and insecurities. We all have them but we’re made to feel like we can’t talk about them because perfection seemed to be the thing for so long. I feel better prepared for motherhood knowing there’s real people out there like you. People who aren’t trying to cover up anything uncomfortable. I think people like you actually make the world better. ♥️

i've been watching your videos for years and they're the only makeup videos that didn't make me feel like i had to erase my features and draw them again so i just started wearing eye makeup a year ago inspired by your signature makeup looks and i actually loved the tricks and how they worked for me so you definitely inspired my signature eye makeup look that make me feel pretty, so thank you 💞 much love 💓

i saw your stories on that birthday and you looked absolutely STUNNING, i was like i wish she'd show us how she created that look i'm 22 and i struggle with insecurities sometimes so i know it's not about the age or youth it's about what you feel once i read some quote that was like nobody sees your insecurities, we're just focusing on them and nothing else thinking they're all we are but we have so much more things that others see and see as beautiful 💞

Love this! I first found your channel and skincare/makeup tutorials when I had two babies back to back. It was very hard, and I didn’t feel myself at all. It was so encouraging and fun to learn how to take care of myself, pamper myself, and accentuate my best features. Thank you! 💗

absolutely gorgeous look- you’ve showcased the VB tuxedo palette brilliantly as well as the Patrick ta blush in fact every product- thank you- and you look stunning NOW i’m off to buy !

I love this video and your talking about things that other women feel also. I remember after having my kids it took time to loss my baby weight and get my body and hormones back. I felt my hair and makeup was all I had to work with for several months. ❤️

Thank you for this, sweetheart 🙏 i appreciate you for addressing insecurities. And always remember... You're a beautiful person inside (and out!)

I love everything about this video- I'm so glad you're here

I love your honesty so so much!!!Such a great video!!!

I love your honesty and self-reflection. I saw your pictures on Instagram of the event you went and you looked fantastic.

I love how relaxing you videos are, and how fun and real u are! Also, you sing beautifully!!!

I just love how real you are and it was a pleasure to watch this video.

Thank you for being so real. You are such a lovely person - inside and out.

I really appreciate you being real with us, yes motherhood is grand but struggling with the body changes is very real, I applaud you for sharing your journey . thank you

Thx u Andrea for being so honest. Yes we all have insecurities and makeup can really help. ❤️

Dear Andrea, thank you so much for the video and for speaking up about not being comfortable about some of the things that motherhood brings.. I went through the exact same phase last year after giving birth to my baby boy and it is so soothing to hear that I am not the only one who felt that way. The makeup is gorgeous and your look for your friend's b-day party... breathtaking!

Your essence outshines your natural beauty. Lovely video. The bloopers were the best.

We are always our worst critic. Thank you for sharing your insecurities with all of us. Fortunately, this is a phase and you’ll move through it. The first months of motherhood are so difficult with many changes. So many phases of our life can bring on insecurities. So we should do what we can to give ourselves some love. 💕 your baby’s sounds in the background- priceless 🤗💕

You always look amazing!!! I’m glad you didn’t let your insecurities get the better of you.

Loved this! And the outtakes! There are THREE now at the end!

Just want to say I've been watching and changing up my makeup and styling for the past three weeks! Every time I try out a Ali look or technique, I get a compliment! Thank you! And for reference, I will be 70 this month! You are the best!

You are have such a generous heart! Thank you for sharing what is difficult and trusting us to empathize. You are beautiful inside and out.

Beautiful Andreea! I look forward to each Sunday morning watching you do makeup. And I love the “bloopers” (for lack of a better word) at the end of your videos. You make me laugh and that’s so important :)

Thank You for acknowledging the truth about Motherhood and how it makes us feel less put together, exhausted, and has some things that we dont like and its okay not to like! I have to say that you are adorable and I love your videos and tutorials. Thank You for steering me in the right direction with eyeshadow and blush placement.

Thank you for sharing your authentic feelings. We are all in the same boat. ❤️ You are gorgeous and a wonderful human being whose light shines from within.💙

thank you for your honesty and this beautiful makeup look:)

You are so down to earth and honest, thank you x

Thank you Ali for such an honest and sweet video!! Your baby is sooo cute!!

💖💖💖💖 This video is why I love your content and look forward to it each week. Your authenticity is beautiful, thank you for sharing your life with us all xx

I love your videos so much. You're so real and raw. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😊

Thank you so much for keeping it real. I related to your honesty and experience. Also absolutely loved Baby Eden's audio cameo! ❤️

Oh that is such a beautiful, classy look, I love it. Thank you for Sunday morning inspiration ❤️

You're an absolute doll! Your makeup is impeccable; your application is so precise yet looks absolutely effortless. And you look so, so elegant and beautiful. I give this application and look a +10!

You’re so beautiful! Love your makeup and your honesty ❤️

this was some real sh*t talk, I love it! thank you so much for being so open, sending much love your way

Oh, and the bloopers are EVERYTHING!!! ❤❤❤

Love love love your honesty!! 😍😍😍😍

I came across your videos by accident. I have watched 8 or 9 but, not only are you helpful with makeup tutorials, you are so REAL. I love your pretty heart and the content I originally came for.

You add so much value to this community. I'm grateful for this channel!

You are exactly right, been there three times, trust me you will get it back it just takes time and commitment, motherhood is wonderful just a little better when you get your body back. Not all people care that much but for those of us who do it feels wonderful when you work on it and get it back. Thanks for all your help.

Beautiful as always. This was such a great video. Thank you! 💗

Thank you so much for this video! You look so gorgeous!

Love this video, really helpful!! And you are gorgeous! 🥰

Love this look!! So beautiful!!

Thank you Andrea Ali you are truly an inspiration and the best makeup artist I have known!

Really enjoyed this video. Loved the confidence chat and learning about how/where to apply products, and the effect it has.. Thank you.

This video was so good, thank you, thank you, thank you! For everything you said xxx

Great video! Thank you very much for your sincerity and honesty! ❤️

So refreshing to hear such candor.

I really really feel this. I’m in perimenopause and the changes to be once naturally slim body are 👀😱😳 Thank you for not discounting insecurities. Thank you for being so vulnerable. ❤️❤️

@hiannahgus574

2 жыл бұрын

I got a used Pilates reformer and it is life changing in that it gave me a fit, toned, buff, strong, lean body. Check it out.

So inspiring! BTW, love your hearings!! They're beautiful and suite you.

Thank you!! I needed this boost after having my son. I love your videos & I'm truly grateful for all that you post 💕

This video is so nourishing for me. Cancer treatment really changed my body and my face, and gave me a lot of insecurity. Thank you!

Feel all your feels and share them. You are a radiant mom. And you are also coming to terms with all the changes. And you have the right to feel whatever you feel! Thank you for the honesty.

Love how your looks and your honesty go hand in hand. Beautiful as usual. How sweet to hear that cutie in your video and then we get to see him🥰

An elegant and sophisticated look. Thank you for your honesty. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. You look beautiful!

Beautiful makeup Ali 🥰💕 Loved the snippets of u all at the end of video .. gorgeousssss 💕💕

Amazing tutorial! Thank you!

I loved this - and I love makeup when I need a boost in confidence - well done you!!

You are strong woman. And the fact that you still give us your time to make videos for us is to be commended. Ps. Since I use estee lauder eye cream (brown range), I don't know what makes it happen but I also use it on my eyebrows and after 1 month it has grown small hairs and looks more "healthy"... Kisses 😘

Thank you for this honest video. I'm 45, not a mother, but my body changed in these years also because of meds I'm taking. I gained 10kg and make up can't help yet with my insecurities (well, I've always had them) because I started only last year wearing eyeshadows and I feel more insecure when I have it on than when I don't, because I feel looked at. But I like colourful make up and I try using it as often as I can. I will try to know better my face and what makes me feel good! - edit: that lip-lift is so cute and special ^^

“Stop right now. Let’s get real.” OMG I love you so much!!

What a empowering conversation about motherhood and still holding our own. I have two girls and have truly enjoyed your journey. We had very similar birthing experiences I had it twice! You are so gorgeous, intelligent and generally lift my spirits. Thank you for being you and normalizing what it means to be a mom. Love and light ❤️

I love this make up, I never consider gray as an option for myself but now I will. It’s gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration!! What you said about that make up reflecting your true self it’s accurate! it’s similar to the thumbnail of your channel 😍 Thank you for your honesty and for being consistent over the years. I’m an old subscriber and I really appreciate that. 💜

I am just starting to wear makeup now, in my 40s! I have so much to learn but you are a true artist, and I am learning so much from you. You teach me to slow down and that you don't need too much, just the right products (for me) placed in the right way, with care, can make such a difference! Thank you!

Always a joy to watch you💗