Summary: Imagine having your makeup touched up by Rihanna. For YouTuber Michelle Crossan, it actually happened. We're back for another episode of season 2! Hello and welcome to Beauty Island, the beauty podcast that celebrates life and lipstick. I'm so excited to bring you more fascinating, nostalgic and inspiring interviews with insiders in the beauty industry. I'm your host, beauty journalist, Brittany Stewart, and each episode I sit down with a guest to ask them about the 8 beauty products that have a special memory or meaning for them, that they'd take to a desert island, or Beauty Island, that I am sending them off too. Before you go into 'Survivor' mode, this doesn't necessarily mean practical products. Rather it's the beauty products they've come across throughout their lives that carry significant stories or memories for them. Think the product that reminds them of their mum, the first beauty product that sparked that lifelong affair or the perfume that instantly reminds them of a special place or person. Along the way we find out more about their life, career and the people and events that have shaped them into who they are today. Today my guest is YouTuber and Content Creator, Michelle Crossan. Since starting her 'real girl' beauty YouTube channel in 2013, Michelle has gained over 150,000 subscribers and more than eight million video views. She is warm, kind, very funny and extremely candid. We talk about her childhood in Ireland, moving to Australia with an (ex) boyfriend, the sad circumstances that led to her starting her first beauty blog, meeting Rihanna, her thoughts on influencers that sell out and her bold move regarding the waste involved with PR packages - did it pay off? Michelle is also so open in talking about how her attitude to exercise and loving herself has changed over the last few years - I found this really inspiring - and recently being diagnosed with ADHD. It's raw, honest and hopefully a conversation you find helpful. If you love Michelle's beauty content, you'll love getting to know her even better. Plus, of course, all her chosen products including the cult Estee Lauder serum that's really worth every single cent. Follow host Brittany Stewart: Visit beautyislandpodcast.com for more episodes and BTS action. Instagram: @brittanybeautybts @beautyislandpodcast Email: beautyislandpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to It's A Beauty! Newsletter for no BS beauty reviews, tips and tricks. (It's free!): http://bit.ly/2OE05XB Follow Michelle Crossan: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2T0mtAu Twitter: http://bit.ly/2GMUjCB YouTube: http://bit.ly/2U26QFS Please note - all beauty products mentioned in this episode are genuine and authentic recommendations, with no sponsored or advertised mentions unless explicitly stated. Products Michelle spoke about: Her Mum's Lipstick Kohl Eyeliner Daisy by Marc Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2EfmZ5n
