Grace & Stella Makes The Perfect Spa Day!

As some of you may know, I have been in crazy competition mode. For some crazy reason all the big comps are back to back this year leaving my body crying for some self love. Other than massages and rolling my body out, I’m fairly notorious for neglecting self love. So, I was super excited when Grace & Stella reached out to me to try some of their products. Grace & Stella checks all the boxes! They are vegan, cruelty free, natural ingredients, paraben-free, and have tons of fun products that will leave your skin glowing.

SWAC: Beauty, Editor's Pick, zIssue 50Kira BuccaAugust 18, 2023self love, skin care, skin, self care, vegan make-up, veganbeauty, Vegan, stay young, youngComment

Lindsey Blackwell - Born A Star

Meet Lindsey Blackwell, a star who has worked in print, voiceover, commercials, film, and television. Blackwell has some exciting new projects to share: the Netflix Original film "13: The Musical," in which she will be playing the role of Kendra, and her brand-new EP, "Flowers," an original song that is now available to stream! Lindsey Blackwell also supports "Girls For A Change" and co-hosted their 2022 Diva Bag Auction to benefit the campaign. Continue reading to learn more about Lindsey Blackwell’s career in entertainment, her new film and single, and Girls For A Change!

Fiona Frills - Changing the Game in Skincare

Fiona Frills, the founder and Gen Z entrepreneur behind Frilliance, is not only a young entrepreneur providing clean, affordable, and effective skincare for teenagers, but she is also a successful YouTube influencer with nearly 1 million subscribers. Frilliance has a wide range of products, such as the cutest heart-shaped pimple patches and a soothing Perfecting Primer + Serum, which you will not want to miss! She also has makeup assortments such as cream blushes, illuminating cream highlighters, and moisturizing lip balms. Her line doesn't stop there, as she also has acne-fighting face masks to help combat the long-term pandemic. Fiona Frills is changing the game in teen skincare by being a relatable and accessible source for teen skincare shopping, and we couldn't be happier. Continue reading to learn more about Fiona Frills' skin care line development journey, as well as her Frilliance routine and upcoming new drops!

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Bringing POC Stories To The Big Screen With Adrian Favela

Based in Los Angeles, Adrian Favela is an actor that should be on everyone's radar. Adrian's evolution is more than apparent when discussing his newest project, "Under The Stadium Lights." This sports/drama film highlights a severe issue for minorities: People of color have to work 10x harder to make their dreams come true. However, as an Asian American actor, Adrian proves as long as you put your everything into your goals, you are sure to achieve them! "Under The Stadium Lights" exhibits black and brown teens pushing themselves and succeeding. This portrayal is critical in today's political and social climate, and Adrian did an excellent job representing our youth. Not only is Adrian a great actor, but he is also devoted to environmental protection and cleanup. Adrian's childhood in Hawaii and Santa Barbra has heavily impacted his perspective on the importance of kindness and consideration to the earth. These very values prompt him to be in cahoots with "The Surfrider Foundation" for occasional beach cleanups. Adrian's goal is to educate others, whether it's through acting or service to our planet. Jejune is excited to speak with Adrian about "Under The Stadium Lights, his goals for humanity, and how he was affected by the pandemic. For more on Adrian Favela, please continue reading below!

Jessii Vee on Breaking The Cycle of Toxicity

Move over Jake Paul, here comes Jessii Vee! A Youtube sensation and TikTok influencer who has garnered over a whopping 2.5 million subscribers and 3.5 million followers respectively by bringing awareness to social issues. The content creator’s mission is to create safe spaces for youth online through her social platforms and most recently, YANA (You Are Not Alone) to encourage isolated and struggling individuals to connect with others. Her impressive experience doesn’t end there as she is also an actress and an advocate for Lyme Disease. Check our exclusive interview with Jessii Vee on her path to break the cycle of toxicity.

Alexa Nisenson Inspires Through Actions

While many teens dream of making a presence in Hollywood, Alexa Nisenson is living it! Aside from voicing a character for Cartoon Network and landed a starring role in AMC’s hit series - Fear The Walking Dead - she is also challenging herself with writing books and music at the age of 15. The rising star is also a passionate humanitarian. She is a mental health activist and cancer research advocate. Alexa is truly an inspiring role model for young teens everywhere. Jejune is excited to share our interview with Alexa to learn more about her remarkable journey as a teen actress.

Forever Bloom - Forever Young

In many ways, this pandemic has people reevaluating their priorities, but one thing hasn’t changed — we want to stay young for as long as we can! In fact, with many of us feeling like we lost a year, this is more important than ever. So, what do we do? We eat better, stay active, get more sleep, and try not to stress out too much. All great things, but our skin could always use a little more love. Let me introduce you to Forever Bloom, an eco-friendly, doesn’t test on animals, a beauty company that is diving into the idea of cellular regrowth to help keep our skin young! Why treat a symptom when you can attack the cause!? Please read further to learn more about this amazing company and how Jejune is partnering with them on a giveaway and discounts!

Editorial - Ava Cantrell - Brains ~ Heart ~ Beauty

Brains, heart, beauty… Ava Cantrell is a triple threat. The nineteen-year-old actress has grown up on the sets of Hollywood (you may recognize her from The Haunted Hathaways or Young Sheldon) and now she is a young entrepreneur! Ava’s new company ZOOMe is all about protecting your eyes during screen time. Blue light has become the ambiance of our everyday lives. From work screens to scrolling on Instagram, the slight glare of blue light has situated itself as a constant. When Ava realized the constant strain, she set out to make her own line of blue lens glasses with her family. Her brand ZOOMe offers lenses that give much-needed protection to our eyes so we can keep scrolling safely and stylishly. Ava brings her heart to her business and also to several charity initiatives —even during quarantine! Please continue reading for our exclusive editorial with Ava Cantrell.