LIFE AFTER MAKEUP GEEK: What happened and what's next...
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Just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the life you all gave me! Its been an insane roller coaster with so many incredible moments that I never imagined would happen. You all were part of that and hope you can join me for the next chapter!! Buckle up as it'll be a great ride!! With so much gratitude and love, Marlena xoxo
You too as well have been a huge part of my life!!! I will NEVER part with all the lovely things I bought from MG. You have ICONIC shades of eyeshadows, highlighters, brushes and so much more 🤍 I could go on, but I just really hope you understand what an impact you have made on me and so very many others in the community. I appreciate you, Marlena ✨️❤️✨️❤️✨️❤️✨️
I’ve been diagnosed with “unexplained inflammation” after having covid twice. The first time I woke up half my face was swollen. Just half. Then two days later I couldn’t walk because there was so much inflammation it was pressing on my sciatic nerve. Still haven’t received a real answer. I’ve been on unemployment, couldn’t qualify for disability because their saying something is wrong but nothings wrong at the same time. It’s scary and then with stress on top of it, it’s…a lot.
For anyone wondering if she’s actually a genuine person… I met her in Sacramento in 2011 when she was looking for models when makeup geek first launched. I went to the hotel in natomas and tried out lol when I went in she wasn’t in the conference room at the time and I talked to her photographer. When I was walking out, she saw me and literally ran to catch me in the parking lot to give me a hug and say thank you for coming. I’ll never forget that. I’ve tried to support everything since then. I still have all the clothes I bought from your brand, they all still look great because they were great quality. I still have all my makeup because again, great quality. I’ll never throw it out I don’t care how old it is lol
Sorry for the long post, I just wanted you and the commenters to know you’re genuinely a good person and everything will work out well for you because you put love and kindness before anything else ❤
We love you Marlena! We'll always be here to support you ❤️
hi Marlena , i feel you .. i have lym disease due to my breast implant, i hope you dont have breast implant: sending you hug and kisssess...
Doctors are nothing but high paid “professionals” who prescribe drugs they know little about to treat diseases they know even less about for people they know nothing about.
I am a nurse and I am so tired of medical professionals looking at a behavioral health diagnosis and stop doing their job. I’m so sorry you went through this scary time. Our healthcare system is in the toilet. So thankful you have a diagnosis now. You are a go getter! You put the energy out in the universe. I respect you for your hard working efforts. Your kindness and warmth as a human. Thank you ❤
Ima nurse also, here in Florida not as bad. But wow has the medical system been dumped down the toilet. I cannot beleive alot of these doctors ( $$$ from " I wont say "). It's very sad. They give you a pill and tell you to come back when u need a refill.
TELLING ME JACKYLN CAUSE YOU TO HAVE A BREAKDOWN I GUESS JACKYLN WAS THE FINAL NAIL IN YOUR COFFIN
@@saramcdonalds427you good fam?
Last year my head started to spin out of the blue, and it went on for about 4 months. During that time it was like I'm drunk 24/7, I couldn't drive at all because even being in the car make the dizziness worse, and throughout that 4 months, I have been constantly in lab tests and looking for new doctors, the final hospital I went to see was USC Keck, and after all the money I spent they were only to let me know that I'm not diagnosed with MS (which they were so confident on), and they could not give me an answer to what was going on with the nerves in my head...so I was left undiagnosed, and still to this day I don't have any idea what caused the dizziness for an entire 4 months, only preying it doesn't come back anymore...
I miss makeup geek soo much. It was my favorite brand of eyeshadow. I literally would only buy your shadows.
I have watched you from the beginning . I learned how to apply makeup through all your tutorials. You were humbled then and you still are. You have a pure passion. Sending prayers for your health and your being..
I completely AGREE! MarlenaTaughtMe
Yea she taught me so much from over a decade ago, she's like OG 1st gen status. The days of missjessica harlow, Michelle Phan etc, and she has remained true and retained integrity the whole way. The skill level, the heart and the strength, she really is the whole package and deserves ALL the blessings right now.
For YEARS I've wanted to buy from Makeup Geek and loved what your company was built on, but could never afford it. When I found out you were closing the doors on Makeup Geek, I decided to buy some products because even though I didn't really have the money to do so, I wanted to somehow support you! Too little too late, and I'm sorry but the quality and care in your products and packaging were phenomenal. I'm kicking myself for not managing to buy more Makeup Geek years ago. We love and support you, in your life now and in the future! 💜
YEAH SHE PRICED HERSELF OUT OF BUSINESS WAS ONE REASON THE OTHER ONE WAS JACKYLN HILL DROPPED HER AS A. BRAND AMBASSADOR
I couldn’t afford Makeup Geek either 😢. I heard great things about the makeup though. My husband has MS and we have to watch our money.
@@laikanbarth YEAH 😂 WONDER WHY SHE WENT BROKE BUT HER PROTEGE WITH THE RAT INFESTED WAREHOUSE JACKYLN STILL THRIVING
From the beginning, from that black and white damask print curtain and the zoomed in camera…. To even now: you are amazing and I’m soooo glad you open your mouth to speak about everything your heart tells you to talk about. You are powerful and a force of good. Thank you for yearrrrs of being gracious with opening your life to us, even just a fraction-okay back to finishing up watching this video. I just wanted to say thank you 💛 . X x
OMG the black and white curtain! I just looked back at my "favorites" album and there it was from 13 years ago!
Doctors are nothing but high paid “professionals” who prescribe drugs they know little about to treat diseases they know even less about for people they know nothing about.
@@bobefff it was a classic. That curtain made me purchase matching ones, and her makeup convinced me to buy my first makeup pallet. 🥹
@@AddyAddyO SAME, I got the coastal scenes 88 palette bc of her tutorials. Haha! That palette rocked.
@@bobefff THATS THE EXACT ONE I BOUGHT! hahahaha!
When we as an audience say we want TH-camrs who ARE influencers to have integrity YOU, MARLENA ARE JUST THAT! Never ever change. The world needs you and more people like you. I will include you and your family in my prayers. Be safe and blessed!!!!!
O.M.G EVERY SINCE JACYLN LEFT IT HASNT BEEN ONE THING WRONG ITS ANOTHER WITH HER WHY IS JACYLN THRIVING WHILE YOU CRASHING AND BURNING AT EVERY TURN PLEASE EXPLAIN IN FURTHER DETAIL YOUR FORMER PARTNER IN GRIME
You and Tati are my OG’s and I am grateful you are both back.❤️❤️
Yasss both Queen’s
I was happy about tati returning too until she started spouting all her nonsense. Then I quickly unsubscribed.
@@LC.1990 yup, she’s gone off her rocker with “ health”.
Marlena yeah, tati is shady.
Who cares? Are you 12?
Tati has her own channel.
I have IIH as well!!!! My opening pressure was 64 and my inflammation is always extremely high. There isn’t hardly any info about IIH. It’s awful. I’ve had over 30 spinal taps and a brain shunt placed. My vision has deteriorated and continued to do so. What you say about being on disability is 100% accurate. I’m so sorry you have to suffer through this but you are not alone!
I’ve been diagnosed with “unexplained inflammation” after having covid twice. The first time I woke up half my face was swollen. Just half. Then two days later I couldn’t walk because there was so much inflammation it was pressing on my sciatic nerve. Still haven’t received a real answer. I’ve been on unemployment, couldn’t qualify for disability because their saying something is wrong but nothings wrong at the same time. It’s scary and then with stress on top of it, it’s…a lot.
For anyone wondering if she’s actually a genuine person… I met her in Sacramento in 2011 when she was looking for models when makeup geek first launched. I went to the hotel in natomas and tried out lol when I went in she wasn’t in the conference room at the time and I talked to her photographer. When I was walking out, she saw me and literally ran to catch me in the parking lot to give me a hug and say thank you for coming. I’ll never forget that. I’ve tried to support everything since then. I still have all the clothes I bought from your brand, they all still look great because they were great quality. I still have all my makeup because again, great quality. I’ll never throw it out I don’t care how old it is lol
Sorry for the long post, I just wanted you and the commenters to know you’re genuinely a good person and everything will work out well for you because you put love and kindness before anything else ❤
Unfortunately when they gave the vaccine they never said that could worsen any underlying problems you may have, people trusted n took the shots not knowing n still don’t believe that it’s the cause of all their health problems.
I’m so so sorry. I got this too after I got Covid. Then I got the vaccine and my inflammation got worse. However, my stress SKYROCKETED and my diet and sleeping habits plummeted. So I think the combination of those things took a huge toll on my body. I pray we both get some dealing.
@@Fivetimesthree same. I’ve lost about 50% of my hair. Can’t sleep. They said there’s a new autoimmune disease from covid called multisystem inflammatory syndrome but they’re only diagnosing it in children? How does that even make sense? I can’t get an answer but that seems to me it would fit people like us. The thing that keeps me going is the sad reality that a lot of people didn’t survive this and had strokes and heart attacks, but we’re still here and there has to be a reason for it. I hope you pull through and feel better soon
Please please please have your thyroid antibodies and full counts done (not just TSH). I had same issue after EBV (Epstein Barre Virus) infection in 2003. Now, nearly 20years later I have the mystery inflammation secondary issues that I’ve been fighting to get truly diagnosed for all these years. The issues I’ve had literally destroyed my thyroid, liver and make inflammatory autoimmune issues flare in shifts finally earning the diagnosis of Myalgic Encephlomyeltis (ME). The same issues I had earlier on are exactly what post COVID patients are experiencing now. I had really hoped people wouldn’t go through what I have but it looks like a lot of people are sadly. I can only hope they’ve learned from people like me but unfortunately I’m not encouraged. The Covid virus and EBV are basically cousins. Ugh.
@@carriekennedy5903 oh my gosh I’m so sorry but thank you for the info! I’m actually really lucky to have a primary care physician that will try anything I request so I will show him this. The problem is I’m with Kaiser so any specialist requires a referral and everyone he’s referred me too dismisses me like, “ oh inflammation can be anything.” It’s infuriating. I’m happy you finally got help, I hope you’re doing better.❤ thank you again for your reply
Marlena, I was so lost when I started actually trying to apply makeup properly over 15 years ago. You were the first person to ever teach me! I can safely say that honestly you were the first MUA I ever subscribed to on TH-cam. Since then I feel like we have all been on this journey with you and wouldn’t trade the ups and downs for anything. Thank you Marlena for all you do ❤
Same
100%!
Same ❤
me too!!
Same!! ❤
please bring makeup geek back!!!! I switched from Mac to Makeup geek.
Thank you for sharing your story and health issues with us. We’re here for you and rooting for you and your family. You are such an inspiration - your resilience and gratitude are amazing.
I am so proud of you, friend. You are coming through to the other side shining like a diamond! Chapter 2…GO! 🤗
You were the first makeup TH-camr i watched to teach me how to apply falsies for my Nutcracker performance in 2008. I’m so proud of your resiliency and growth throughout this challenging time. Excited for what’s to come!! ❤️
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Yep, the first and ONLY makeup guru for me, even now. LOVE YOU Marlena, from Michigan to you!
You are so loved Marlena! Thank you for sharing your journey with us - you’re such a strong woman and force of nature, an absolute inspiration. ♥️✨♥️
Awww you are most welcome and it's so nice to see you here again! You have nothing less than bigger and better things to come your way. Keep smiling!!!
I feel your pain with Lyme disease. My husband went undiagnosed and untreated for 26 years. It took me looking through 15 years of medical records to diagnose him and getting the battery of tests ran. He's now fully retired/disabled. He has late stage neurological Lyme disease. We've done every single treatment we could find. I wish we could afford S.O.T treatments. Almost everything with Lyme disease is out of pocket and expensive AF. I wish you the best Marlena. You were the first person I ever watched on TH-cam and will be with you forever! 🥰
Do alternative research on using ivermectin (horse paste) to cure your Lyme disease. I’ve read some interesting stuff. Might be worth a try.
See my comment.
I was diagnosed with MS in June of this year. It's absolutely terrifying living in this body somedays and that is the one thing I wish more people understood about conditions like this.
I was dxd in 2004...ifyou need support reach out
See my comment.
My fave pioneer from past TH-cam days that are long gone, but never forgotten ❤ You made history! Can’t wait for what’s next!
So good to hear from you! I watched you back in the OG days and then loved buying your makeup.
Hey girl, I really thought MG was sold out. I just ran over and bought some back ups of the stuff I bought after the first video, You have to keep dealing with your life first. We love you and want to be here for you as much as we can.
I was so sad when MG was closing, I bought as many backups as I could. They're my favorite everyday shades! I treasure them but use them constantly!! Thank you for everything!
Wow Marlena! Thank you for sharing your story and what’s been happening. You are so strong and such a trooper for remaining as positive as you are. I know you will come through this stronger than ever and we all can’t wait to see what’s next and will be there to support you!❤
Continued prayers for you Marlena 🙏. May you have healing, renewed health and prosperity. Looking forward to what unfolds for you in the new year.
Honestly I felt so bad that your brand closed. I’ve been following you for a very long time. I felt you really helped me with my own makeup journey. When I started I was already 40 and didn’t have a clue where to start. I purchased everything I could afford to hang onto the journey you helped me with. Nothing but love for you and your family
Awww Marlena its so good to see you here again, your absence is always felt, you always have a way to brighten up a room even when you feel your light is dim!!!! WE LOVE YOU DEARLY Babe!!!! Makeup Geek forever 💕 😘❤❤❤
I’m so proud of you! I’ve watched your videos from the very beginning of your channel. You’ve come so far and you’re still not done girl!
We LOVE YOU Marlena! I still have my Vegas Lights palette because it reminds me how you have never changed. You’re amazing and special and genuine. We hope you get better so super soon.
I just have to say as a beauty TH-cam watcher… this is one of the most honest/heartfelt thank you’s I’ve heard in a long time. Your kindness, gratitude, honesty and strength is really inspiring and I really hope you start feeling better! 💕💕💕
I actually worked for a Neuro Dr for 3 years then started doing testing in an Ophthalmologist office and diagnosed myself with pseudo tumor one day while training a new employee on scan of my optic nerve. It's amazing that I was sitting here listening to you and I told my husband she has intercranial pressure like me....then you said it right after I did and we both got chills.
Please take good care, this stuff is no joke! It can really take you out of commission.
I have IIH too! My mind is blown.
@@bobefff same! I was diagnosed back in 2016. I’ve never heard of anyone else who has it! This is the first time seeing other people who have this!
I worked for a Neuro Ophthalmologist so I had met plenty of women who had it I just wasnt diagnosed until I gained lots of weight after my pregnancy loss and another successful pregnancy. Lots of ups and downs with weight, depression, etc. I have never seen a man have it though.
@@trisiaanderson4200 I was diagnosed in 2018 but then in 2019 my male best friend from middle school was diagnosed! It still amazes me. I'd love to work for a Neuro-Op. After diagnosis I decided that I wanted to pursue a medical career.
@@bobefff I loved it. I would love to go back one day I miss all the patients we helped.
You deserve so much, Marlena!! What a beautiful soul!!! Cannot wait for your venture into business!!! Praying for your huge success!!
God bless you Marlena! I am so sorry about all the health issues you’ve been dealing with. Your story is truly inspiring!
This video touched me and I'm so happy for you! My heart and prayers are with you!!! You are truly loved!
Girl...I've had your brushes for over 10 years and they are still my fave and have held up soooo well!!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! We are so ready to have you back!!!!!! Praying for you but YOU GOT THIS!!!! I’ve faced so many of the same issues as a small business this year. You turning the page is helping me, and others, do the same!!!!!! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE AND CANT WSIT YO SEE WHST IS IN STORE!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for letting us in and being so real. Thank you for sharing your experiences even if it’s taking a total on you physically and mentally. I hope your feeling better ❤
We love you Marlena, so happy to see you again and cannot wait to see you flourish even more!
So wonderful to see you so excited about your new start! Love hearing you laugh and seeing you smile again 🤗
Marlena, I've just found this video. I had no idea all the things you were going through. Sending you my best wishes. You're an amazing woman.
YOUR ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT!! I pray you continue to heal and be blessed ❤
I am so happy for you! I learned a lot from you as I started working for MAC fall of 2008, and you and a few others really came through for me. Blessing to you!!!
Oh no. Just found you and absolutely adore binge watching all your videos. You're so charismatic, real and just fun to watch! So sorry for your loss. I wish you nothing but the best and hope you have many more blessings in the future ❤
Love you so much and wish you the best ahead! I found you end of 2015 while I spent long, long days and months with my son in the NICU. You helped lighten my heart and relieve my intense focus and stress during an extremely heavy time in my life. Thank you for your work and authenticity! Blessings on your family dear girl.
I love makeupgeek products and Marlena since the beginning. Thank you for everything! You and your family deserve the best and most amazing life.
Its fine to cry on here Marlena! Its raw, its authentic, its real life! Never apologize for that! Lifes journey takes us on big and small roller coasters, dark valleys and the highest peaks. Always will be a MUG! You light up a room! Prayers for continued success!🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️❤️
I can't even imagine what it was like for you. I really hope that things gets get so much better for you, health, personal and professional. Sending you so much love.
I found you 11 years ago during maternity leave with my first and fell in love with makeup. I own and love everything you’ve done (the dresses from Marste are still some of my favorites). I can’t wait to see what you do next and cheer you on ❤
Your tutorials and ESPECIALLY your weight loss journey/specifically you speaking about how you found your doctor/ the procedure/ post-op AND your healthy eating videos!!! Omg I live for your make up tutorials and your cooking videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to your family!
So excited to hear this news from you! You will forever have my support in whatever company you build.
This was an incredible video! And you are one amazing woman, mom and business owner. I had two very close girlfriends struggle with undiagnosed Lyme disease and it was so brutal and debilitating. The happy ending is that they got the treatment they needed and are doing so well right now. I wish you all the best in 2023 and I can’t wait to continue to follow your journey.❤. You are truly an inspiration to so many women of all ages and all walks of life. Thank you, Marlena!
I’ve been here from the very beginning. At 15, I had a passion for makeup and loved to watch your videos. Thank you. You’ve always radiated joy… and I have loved to watch you and your journey.
You are the first makeup artist I learned to do my makeup with on TH-cam. Listening to this, my heart goes out to you and your family. Praying for you and many blessing in your journey to feeling better❤
I have watched you over the years with my oldest daughter & I just have to say we admire you so much . Starting your company from the ground up & being transparent is so refreshing these days . I wish you so much success in your new business venture & blessings for good health . God bless you , your family & Happy Holidays 🙏🏽❤️🎄
I cried watching this video. My best wishes for you to get 100% better in your health. I admire your integrity and open heart to share so much of your personal life. Thank you! and I cannot wait until you show your next business! I love everything about this next chapter and I am totally inspired to start something on my end. Hugs your way!
Marlena you were the very first makeup channel I ever watched and you got me hooked! I’ve learned so much over the last 10 years and have done my friends makeup for weddings and big events. I wish you all the best in the new business and for your health issues. You are so strong and encouraging! Love you 😘
My grandmother had Lyme disease, and it was a tough road, but she got through it, and so can you! I loved seeing you online. I can't wait to see what's next!
I learned SO much about makeup from YOU as a preteen, I’m 28 now! And still supporting ☺️ You’re a great inspiration and just so genuine! I wish all the best and I can’t wait to see what your next business is!! 💜🤗 much love and happiness to you and your family!! 💜
Marlena, you are such a doll and such a light in this world! I will be praying for your health and recovery! God bless you and keep shining your bright light!! 💕
Love you, Marlena! I so look forward to supporting your new adventure! Prayers galore for your health.
I am so sorry for all you have been going through recently Marlena!! God bless you and prayers for your full medical recovery.🙏. It must have been so scary for you going through all of this. I just pray for you and your family and I am glad your on your way to another fantastic adventure - I can’t wait and best wishes. I bought some more Makeup Geek items just now as I love them all so much! I also purchased some items and wanted them all from your clothes line too! You are the best in all you bring to us and always accomplish the best with your whole heart! Thank you and be well.🙏♥️
I’m so excited for the future and what you’ll be bringing to the world! Love that MUG will be an educational destination and that the doors aren’t closed for a possible comeback. You have fought through rough times, physically and emotionally, for many years and I’m so glad that you are blessed with your mom, a solid husband and a beautiful daughter. Looking forward to anything you have to share with us in the future! May God continue to hold you, keep you, and shine His face upon you,
I think you are absolutely amazing at what you have achieved and to do what you are doing with all your health issues is incredible. I wish you all the success in the world, you deserve it Marlene
I’m so sorry you’ve been going through so much 😢❤. My little brother was diagnosed with Lyme disease and it’s been such a hard journey trying to tackle it
You’re a warrior woman!! Thank you so much for everything you gave to the regular makeup lovers. God bless you and good luck in your future plans. Xoxo
Marlena!!!! I’m so very glad to see you! Glad to hear you’re doing better. We are praying for you and are excited to see what is to come for you!! My daughter and I loved Makeup Geek so we can only imagine how your new business will be and we are here for it all! 💜💜
As you were talking about your symptoms and how they were brushed off I was like oh no this sounds exactly like me in 2019 and my 7 month process of ultimately getting diagnosed with Lyme Disease. I'm so sorry Marlena!
So happy to see you again!! You look so beautiful! I'm sorry you have had such a hard time this year❤️ but I appreciate your openness
So sorry to hear of your health issues. You are an inspiration to those of us working hard every day, trying to make our dreams come true. Always remember that
Sending you prayers for a full recovery.. Marlena, you shine so much light and positivity in this world.. thank you for being you and sharing parts of your life with the world… we all pray for nothing but good things to happen.. a life of good health and happiness 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤❤❤
I'm so proud of you for coming so far. You've been incredible. I'm also just so over the moon that you have a partner who is so supportive, and kind. He seems so wonderful to you and Adelina. It's just nice to know you have another pillar in your support system. ❤️
I’m glad your turning a corner it nice to hear from you ❤❤❤❤❤❤ the universe is so magical
I'm so sorry about all of your struggles Marlena.
Praying for you for renewed and returned great health asap.
Thank you for being the kind,genuine,sincere woman that you are and sharing your deeply personal and heartbreaking story.
God Bless You🙏♥️
I dip into my Makeup Geek eyeshadows on the weekly! Always loved the quality and always respected the fact that you all kept them affordable to buy. Great price, great quality! Those are the kinds of products and companies I admire! Thank you💛
Marlena… I cried every tear along with u in this video!!! I have met you twice at Imats and it was always the highlight of those trips! I will support you in every and anything you do! I will forever be a MakeUpGeek! I love you and pray for your health and your new journey, may God continue to guide your steps! I love you! 💕
Marlena believe it or not you also helped me when I needed it the most. At the time I was spending a lot of time alone and when I came across your videos it became my outlet and I became interested in all the techniques, trips, tricks you shared. At the time I was doing the light powder and eyeliner with lip gloss because I didn't wear makeup a lot. Then I started spending my time at the drugstore looking at all the products and it helped me get out of the house and be a new me. So thank you Marlena and I wish you a swift recovery. God bless.
This is so on brand! Your purpose has always been; Let's lift each other up! Whether it be on how to do a liquid eye or run a business Marlena has your back. I love it! Thank you for being so authentic and genuine and sharing your experience. Such an inspiration!
I’ve been watching you from the beginning of Makeup Geek and I remember you friended me back in the MySpace days. I hardly comment anything, but just wanted to say thank you for your awesome personality and beautiful energy. Wish the best for you in your future endeavors and family and health.
Glad things are starting to get better I know it can be scary not knowing what is going on when you are sick. I’ve been using makeup geek for awhile now was very happy to buy your new eyeshadows. Happy to see what happens with your new company!
I’ve followed you since the beginning. Always loved your honesty and the fact you are “real”. I wish you continued heath progress and an abundance of blessings for you and your family.
YAY! So happy or you, Marlena! I'm looking forward to your new chapter. Have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends!
So sorry for all you are going through. I’ve been a huge makeup geek and Marlena fan for a really long time. I secretly hope you’ll bring makeup geek back in the future. We will all need to replenish our fave eyeshadows 😉
Marlena, I just adore you! ❤❤❤ Thank YOU for inspiring me so many years ago and even now! I wish you all the prosperity and health into the next year and for all the many many years to come! I love and fully support everything you do and can’t wait to see what you have in store for all of us! Much love always!!
Im so glad you are on a course to wellness! Sounds like a tremendously stressful journey. Can’t wait to see whats next for you. Makeup Geek was my favorite!
Love you Marlena! I appreciate you so much for your honesty, warmth, and genuine passion for the beauty community and your viewers. You taught me how to apply makeup back when I was in middle school over 10 years ago. And here I am now, at age 25 still using those techniques to this day. Thank you for everything and I will always be a supporter and cheerleader of yours! ❤️
So happy you’re doing better!! I was so sad when you announced Makeup Geek was closing and bought up as much as I could because they were the best products I’ve ever used. Every time I use them I think man I’m gonna hate to run out of these cause nothing compares but I’m glad you’re doing better and I’m hoping you bring back the best makeup around at some point down the road.
Thank you so very much for sharing your story, I've missed you! I'm happy to see you grow into your next chapter business woman. You got this!
Been w since '08. You sharing your ups and downs while I live mine. Thank YOU. Praying for recovery.
wishing you all the best and prayers for improved health! MG was my intro to the YT makeup life, watching your videos helped me thru some tough times and gave me excitement again which I was missing. I still cherish my MG eyeshadow collection. I look forward to what you will bring to us next! lots of love from Canada
Hi Marlena, I've been watching your channel for almost 10 years and wanted to say what a privilege it has been. Thank you for always remaining authentic, kind and caring. Thank you for not only being a pioneer in this industry but sharing so much of you time, life and journey with us. I've been on youtube long enough and you're one of the few youtubers that I'm still subscribed to because of your authenticity. I have bought many times as a customer through makeupgeek and have been a long time supporter because I trust you and your products. Thank you and I wish you so many well wishes and positive prayers.
You're not a stranger! You taught me something and I've spent hours watching you, learning everything about makeup, applying for different challenges on your website, somewhere in 2010. I've purchased lots of your products, eyeshadows, sparkles, brushes, and even had a Makeup geek t-shirt 😅 So sorry about everything you've been through, hopefully you have your amazing family to rely on. You're so talented. Wish you much success for your new business 🌹 Love from France.
Cannot wait for the next chapter!!!! You're just the sweetest. So glad you're stable now and will pray for improved health for you! Lyme disease is no joke. Blessings!
I'm so sorry that you've had such a challenging time with your health over the past year or so. Things do get a bit easier once you have a diagnosis and treatment but living with variables and uncertainties can be really hard on the heart. I hope that things will continue to ease for yourself so you can live as comfortably as possible. Thank you for sharing x
Thanks for sharing your story… I’ve been watching you forever!!!! I have missed seeing you on TH-cam!
Keeping your family in my prayers!
Stay strong Marlena!!!! 🤍🤍🤍
I missed you Marlena!! So proud of you. Can’t wait to watch you flourish in 2023. ❤❤❤
This is one of the most genuine videos I've seen from a makeup vlogger in a long time, maybe ever. Marlena you are a gem and you deserve all the happiness and blessings in the world!
Oh this video has definitely hit me in the heart for you queen but I’m so glad that you are figuring out your health issues that is most important. I’m so happy you are back and coming back with new things. Sending you so much love
Marlena, you are a good hearted, wonderful and talented woman who has obviously been through so much more than any of us could even imagine. You are thanking us but we should be thanking you. As a healthcare professional I beg you to put yourself first, no matter how long it takes. Thank you SO MUCH for your amazing products as well as your years of good, sound beauty advice, and your selfless sharing. I look forward to everything you will contribute in the future❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are blessed because of who you are and your humble beginnings on youtube. You started off just trying to help other women out in the world learn how to apply makeup. All you wanted to do was help. And now it’s all coming back to you and for you. Praying on your health for recovery ❤️🩹. Many blessings for your future!❤
So unbelievably excited for you Marlena! I have been a fan for YEARS. And you are incredible!
Marlena, it’s so good to see you again!! It has been an amazing decade following you…I’ll be here to support you. Thank you for taking time to explain to us, what happened to you in this 2022, what a year for you and your family. Adelina is so BEAUTIFUL…enjoy her please, children have the habit to grow up SO QUICKLY! 😂
God bless and keep you always ❤️🙏🏻