"It was an undeniable fact for me that I would make this happen," she says. In the early 2000s, Noto moved from Detroit to Los Angeles with $500 to her name and started doing makeup wherever she could-working for exposure and practice until she could support herself as a freelance makeup artist.
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So, she channeled her artistic impulses into painting other people's faces, learning a whole lot about the industry through trial and error. "I hit a point where I wasn't happy with how I looked without anything on-if I didn't have a bunch of shit on my face, I wouldn't feel pretty in my own skin," she says. Stay true to your message, focus on your goals, be kind to others, and remember why you are doing what you do.But even Noto's goth rebellion started to feel oppressive eventually, so she pivoted to a more natural aesthetic. This month we are supporting Black Mama's Matter. Connecting with and giving back to the organizations we are about. I felt that as a brand that claims to care about the environment and social issues, we needed to transform the business model and make it a part of what we do each month. What inspired you to create the Agender Oil as a non-profit product? What charity are you supporting this month and why? What are your top priorities with Noto Botanics this year? Any exciting projects or products we should look out for?īuilding out the new flagship store experiences, launching our new WASH and a new colour. I wanted to see more identities showcased because I knew for certain around me there were many individuals who were genderfluid that also loved to use clean products and cared about the environment but weren't being represented. Tell us a bit about your decision to take on a more inclusive approach. We love that your products are gender fluid, a unique (and refreshing) message in the beauty world.
What inspired the ethos behind Noto Botanics?Īs a queer person, and first-generation American, I wanted to see more diversity in the wellness space. I wanted to bring that unique voice to the industry. I felt like I wasn't seeing a platform for inclusivity not only in identity but also in price points. I felt there was a gap in inclusivity and unique design in wellness products. What inspired you to transition your career into product development and launch Noto Botanics? I would love to see more growth in acceptance and authentic voices that come from their own experiences rather than other trends. I identify with the imagination and ability to play and experiment with ideas. What aspects of the beauty industry do you identify with and what aspects do you want to see a change in? I think It's a basic statement, but I do see so much beauty in everything. Read on to find out more about Gloria, her career path from makeup artist to founder, and some new Noto Botanics arrivals!īeauty to me is anything that makes one feel drawn to and curious about.
We not only love Noto's amazing multi-use products but also their overall ethos, gender-fluid messaging and their commitment to do good. We recently chatted with Gloria Noto, founder of NOTO Botanics, one of our newest lines at Health Hut and what has quickly become a much-requested favourite.
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