“As a person in the industry, as well as a makeup lover, a lot of times...” — Nikita Dragun Quote

As a person in the industry, as well as a makeup lover, a lot of times we see brands pressured to do things because of the status quo instead of being genuine and wanting to create and be inclusive. I wouldn't throw the name universal onto my color corrector if it wasn't really that.

I would be in class, and we'd talk about influencers and brand deals, and my face would pop up on the screen and they'd start talking about me! They had no idea that I was sitting in the class. I never wanted anyone to know.

Morphe was one of the first makeup brands that I worked with when I was just starting out. The great thing about them is that they were really invested in social media and influencers like me early.

Whenever I need that extra confidence booster, whenever I want to feel that extra chic-edgy, I grab red lipstick.

I'm basically a marketing director, a CEO and a racing driver all in one, because I have to understand why brands would want to partner with me and sponsor me and give me the support I need to race, because if I don't have the money I don't race.

Obama and Clinton make an interesting contrast in brands.

I like to revamp things; like, I make to make things better in my eye, but I don't put out own lines... I just collab with my favorite brands.

I don't follow brands religiously, but there are certain brands I feel comfortable wearing, like H&M and Zara.

A lot of brands are saying they're going to make 'gender neutral' clothing. But clothing is gender neutral.