So, How Did This Whole NYX Ambassador Thing Even Happen?
Alright, so folks sometimes ask me how I got into the NYX brand ambassador gig. Honestly, it wasn’t some grand plan I cooked up. I was just doing my thing, you know, buying way too many of their lip creams. Seriously, my makeup bag was practically a NYX shrine. I was already posting pics of my makeup looks, nothing fancy, just for fun, sharing what I bought and liked. I guess I was already unofficially repping them without even realizing it!
Stumbling Upon the Program
One day, I think I was just scrolling, probably trying to avoid actual work, and I saw someone else mention being a NYX ambassador. A little lightbulb went off in my head. I thought, “Wait a minute, I use their stuff all the time, maybe I could do that?” So, I started digging around online. It wasn’t super straightforward, not like a big flashy button on their homepage saying “Become an Ambassador Here!” at least not back then. I had to do a bit of searching, clicking through different pages, trying to find out if they even had a program and how to get in on it.
The Application Process – Fingers Crossed!
Eventually, I found the application page. I remember looking at it and thinking, “Well, here goes nothing.” I had to fill out all the usual stuff: my social media handles, why I loved NYX (that part was easy, haha), and what kind of content I usually created. I tried to be genuine, just explained how much I already used and enjoyed their products. I uploaded a few pictures of my makeup looks where I’d used their stuff. Then I hit “submit” and basically tried to forget about it. You know how these things are, you send your info out into the internet void and hope for the best.
Waiting… And Then, The News!
Then came the waiting period. And let me tell you, I pretty much did forget about it. Life went on. I kept buying my NYX goodies, posting my looks. Then, maybe a month or two later, I was checking my email, probably expecting the usual bills and spam. And there it was – an email from NYX Professional Makeup! My heart did a little jump. I opened it, and it said I’d been accepted into their ambassador program. I had to read it a couple of times to make sure. I was so stoked!
What Being an Ambassador Actually Involves
So, what happened next? Well, the first thing was, obviously, getting some amazing products! They sent out boxes with new launches and some of their bestsellers. That was like Christmas morning every time a package arrived. My job was then to try out the products, create content with them – photos, videos, stories, that kind of thing – and share it on my social media. I had to make sure I was tagging them correctly and using any specific hashtags they wanted. Sometimes they’d have particular campaigns they wanted us to focus on. It wasn’t just about getting free stuff; you definitely have to put in the effort to create good, engaging content and post regularly. It’s a commitment, for sure.
My Final Thoughts on the Journey
Looking back, it’s been a pretty cool experience. I got to connect with other makeup lovers, try out tons of new products before they even hit the shelves sometimes, and really flex my creative muscles. It definitely helped me grow my own little online space. It’s not like I became a millionaire makeup artist overnight or anything, but it was a super fun way to engage more deeply with a brand I already loved. If you’re passionate about their stuff and already sharing it, why not try and make it official, right? It started with me just genuinely loving their products, and it kind of grew from there. Pretty wild when you think about it.
