Your Own Beautiful

October 9, 2017
Crockett, the social media personality behind the BeautyliciousInsider YouTube channel, combines strong faith with beauty tips in this hopeful book. She writes about how Jeremiah 29:11 inspired her to speak about her faith: “As I’ve heard from my subscribers, I know that my generation is desperate for the hope and future that Christ can offer them.” Crockett’s text includes full-color photos of the author that highlight a variety of beauty tips alongside her recommendations for enriching faith and overcoming personal challenges. For readers looking to get out of an emotional rut, she suggests mixing up makeup routines, changing shopping habits, and giving heels a chance. Her advice on foundational beauty includes many helpful tips about skin exfoliation, fish oils, and the timing for getting a haircut. Crockett also describes her bout of depression while in college and shares principles that helped her cope: do something positive, focus on the big picture, spend time with good people, and don’t be afraid to get help. Crockett’s book barely skims the surface of serious issues such as mental illness and maintaining a healthy self-image, but Christian teens and young adults will find it a good way to start thinking about these topics.