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Your monthly dose of real stories, niche obsessions, creative how-tos, and expert advice (that’s actually relatable).
The internet has a way of making it feel like the coolest thing you can be is unbothered. But the people who actually stand out? They’re the ones who care. A lot.
This special edition of Sunnie Issues with e.l.f. Cosmetics is inspired by their mission of giving an e.l.f. and the idea that making an impact starts with self-expression and empowering others. We asked five creators what they give an e.l.f. about IRL and how their passions grew into creative projects, stronger communities, and bigger conversations. Step into their worlds, discover new inspo, and maybe even figure out what you give an e.l.f. about, too.
The Lineup
Now it’s your turn!
Inside You’ll Find
Prompts that connect your real-life moments to what you care about
A closer look at how your caring style already shows up in your daily behavior
Permission to start small instead of waiting until you feel “ready”
Realistic ways to show up without burning yourself out
Dig Into Our Former Issues
The holidays have always been about connection. Sometimes, that means bonding through the stuff we’ve loved for years: decorating the trees, lighting the menorahs, and building gingerbread houses that turn out embarrassingly bad but still cute.
Our cover star, Brooke Johnson, proves that it’s also about our connections to ourselves by skateboarding across the US, making friends with strangers, and learning to trust her own two feet.
The balance of the two is exactly what this Sunnie Issues is all about: keeping our oldies-but-goodies close, making friends when we least expect it, and getting to know ourselves as we go.
Photo by Carly Jean Sharp / @carlyjeansharp
First cover star = unlocked. In this month’s Issue, we’re featuring Jazzy Guerra, the teen reporter who turned a karaoke mic and pure curiosity into interviews with some of the biggest names out there. She’s proof of what this whole Issue is about: creativity as the thread that ties us together, the spark that makes us stand out, and the everyday energy that shapes who we are.
Clean notebooks. Cute supplies. Big plans. Slight panic. Whether you’re heading into a new semester or just turning the page on a new season, August’s Issue is all about hitting refresh without the pressure to get it perfect.
