Zackary Vang’s desert island must-have and get ready playlist

Welcome to Take Pride, a weekly series that celebrates Pride Month by showcasing the beauty of self-expression through makeup. We’re highlighting influencers from the LGBTQIA community, sharing their stories from what makes them feel most beautiful to their must-have desert island products.

Zackary Vang’s Instagram bio reads “you just stumbled across the world’s largest egg 🥚” so it’s fair to say we already have something in common. The Torrance, CA native shares their colorful makeup looks with nearly 150k followers and trust us when we say, there’s not a single shade they don’t look good in. Read on to learn about their desert island must-have and more.

1: What drew you to makeup & beauty?

ZV: I’ve always been artistic even as a kid, I’ve always drawn out faces so makeup came kind of naturally in a way!

2. How did makeup help you find yourself?

ZV: Makeup finally helped me see & feel what I felt on the inside for so many years.

3. What is your desert island can’t-live-without beauty product?

ZV: Bronzer! You can contour, add a little eye definition & you’re all set. It’s a multi-purpose life saver!

4. When do you feel most comfortable in your skin?

ZV: Honestly if I’m being real, when I don’t actually have any makeup on at all. But I feel most powerful when I’m full glam & beat!

5. What are the top 3 songs on your get ready playlist??

ZV: Fast (Motion) - Saweetie, No More Parties - Coi Leray, Calm Down (Bittersweet) - A Boogie wit da Hoodie & Summer Walker

6. Representation is so important. What do you feel is lacking in the beauty space? What do you feel you represent?

ZV: I feel Asian-Americans, especially LGBTQIA+ Asian-Americans are lacking in today’s media. I hope to represent all of the South East Asian & Lao people with pride!

7. Who/what inspired you to get into the beauty space?

ZV: I’ve always loved art & painting like I said, I definitely owe a lot to my friends & family for getting me out of my shell and putting myself out there in the beauty world!