Sandy Thinnes Makeup Artistry + Beauty Flow

02/05/2026

☕How I take my iced coffee in my 40s. Because beauty starts before skincare.

I build mine for:
• stable blood sugar
• collagen support
• brain clarity
• facial glow (yes, really)

💪🏽 Protein for skin + muscle
🧠 Nootropics for brain + nervous system
🫧 Clean creamer = no inflammation face

Same ritual. Smarter ingredients.

15% off Perel Protein → use code SANDY15
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06/17/2022

Check out my latest feature for Vapour Beauty. We talk all about how beauty and mindfulness go hand-in-hand 🤍💄🌱

https://vapourbeauty.com/blogs/the-atmosphere-blog/makeup-mindfulness-with-sandy-thinnes?fbclid=IwAR0qykgZR9PWLC6xvXL-yiF_CXJBF7KD89IbWoDBkSMAxHoZQI1k2zXQhZY&fs=e&s=cl

Sandy Thinnes, Professional Makeup Artist, Beauty + Wellness Coach and Vapour Brand Ambassador, has been a makeup artist in Chicago for the past 20 years and is now helping women look and feel like their most vibrant selves through her mentoring business. We sat down with Sandy to talk about the pow...

01/18/2021

Being a I had to incorporate some Latin flavors into the recipes for my Beauty Coaching program.

Let’s be real, Southwest and make the best choice for plant-based meals filled with skin loving ingredients. I collaborated with Chicago chefs and food blogger to develop this Southwest Quinoa Bowl for my clients.

This dish is filled with colorful fibers, phytonutrients, good fats and protein.

DM me if you are interested in how you can benefit from a beauty coach. Because I don’t just coach to things that you can see, I coach to the things YOU CAN’T SEE.

01/11/2021

Headshot Makeup Rules:

1. Find the balance of enhancing the subject's beauty without overpowering their personality.

2. Mix creamy textures with matte textures. Too much shine is distracting.

3. Individual lashes for the win! Full strips draw too much attention to the makeup and pull the attention away from the subject.

Here's the breakdown I used on :

Skin: SOS Facial Spray, Here We Glow Again Serum & Quench my Thirst Moisturizer
Face: Face and Body Foundation, Revealer Concealer & Bronzer in Light, Mineralized Skinfinish, Lip2Cheek in Spell
Eyes: Eye Primer, N**e Model Art Library, Individual Lashes, Mascara
Lips: Spice lip pencil, Pillow Talk Lipstick, lip balm

01/08/2021

Want to look forever young-ish? Invest in the right beauty strategy for your age.

How many of you are at the doorstep of ushering in a new decade? Or are you at the beginning of a new decade? Maybe in the middle?

Either way, each decade ushers in a new set of life lessons, a new perspective, and a new strategy for beauty.

Here are a few strategies for your age group:

20’s: In your twenties, you are celebrating life to its fullest! You may also be eating and drinking everything fun. This may cause some inflammation that leads to eczema or skin reactions. You’ll love SOS facial spray because you’ll want something to calm down the inflammation. Fight Grime Cleanser is perfect for taking off your makeup and save you from environmental toxins. You’ll want to start using a Hyaluronic Acid serum, but might forget to be consistent, so using the Slushy Serum Moisturizer is perfect because it already has it in there for you. Load up on sunscreen to get a head start on keeping those fine lines at bay. Also have a pimple lotion on hand, because life in your 20’s can still have ups and downs that show up as unwanted friends on your face. will have your back!

30’s: At this point, your body is changing DRASTICALLY. Food is now affecting you more and the effects on your microbiome are starting to push their way to your face. Glow for Good is a supplement that targets healing the gut so you can have glowing skin. Serums are now the main ritual that is as important as brushing your teeth. You’ll want to invest in Vit. C&E serum for day and night to boost collagen production and boost antioxidants. Use Retinol Oil every 4th night so that those fine lines take it easy on you. Have kids or a demanding career? If you want help looking like you got 8 hours of sleep, you’ll love Ready Selfie Mask. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Unrivaled Sun Serum is the s**t!

40’s: Now you are paying more attention to your skin (and yourself) more than ever. YOU GO, GIRL!!! Now it’s about maintaining that glow and embracing where you are at. has a toner that preps the top layer of skin to take in nutrient-rich ingredients and restore the skin’s microbiome. Their high tech Retinol will reduce the appearance of fine lines and keep moisture in the skin. You’ll also want the badass eye cream from . But moisture is the key! The Elemental Day Silk from provides a load of moisture with sunscreen built-in. Lastly, invest in a gua sha tool to stimulate circulation and give you a lifted, tighter look to your beautiful face.

Tap the link https://shopstyle.it/v/UGI to scoop up any of these products and invest in your beauty strategy. Or you can always book a Clean Beauty Swap + Consultation with me.

01/07/2021

Why do I coach? Because how could I not?

How could I not teach you how to do your makeup so you feel stunning?

How could I not share with you all of my experience of 19 years in the beauty industry?

How could I not share with you everything I know about eating for beauty, healthy skin, and aging well?

How could I not help you learn how your mindset can create freedom?

How could I not share my energetic gifts with you?

How could I not support you in rewriting your story and achieve your INNER and OUTER beauty breakthroughs?

✨So when you’re ready to choose YOU, see your worth and build the mind, body & beauty you know you’re capable of, DM me. Let’s talk.

xoxo,
S.

01/07/2021

Let’s unpack this💼

First off, you are human. It is 100% OK to have an ebb and flow of aligned energy. Where you may be losing sight of your energy and beauty flow is when you find yourself in a spiral of shame or guilt. The ultimate form of low-frequency.

shame: “I’m not fu***ng good enough.”
guilt: “Why the f**k am I not better?”

Looking and feeling your best is more challenging when you are in a low-frequency because there is a physical cycle happening on the inside.

In a low-frequency, state cortisol begins to flow. Excess cortisol can lead to: 🔺An increase in breaking down tissue in the skin like collagen. 🔺An increase in food cravings that don’t love your skin (sugars and processed foods.) 🔺A disruption in the formation of new skin cells.

This may be hard to hear: Where your thoughts go, your energy flows. So when you feel the misalignment start to affect your beauty flow, dig deep and start choosing compassion, grace, and gratitude for YOU. When you make a mindful decision to choose high-frequency emotions, your body and energy will respond.

IT'S A PRACTICE.....so lead with same kind of compassion you would give someone you loved. You’ll soon see your skin glow, your smile back and your beauty flow return.

Share this with a beauty who needs this reminder. Remember, let that s**t GLOW.

12/31/2020

This might just look like a photo of me. But there is so much more going on here. ⬇️

This photo was taken a year ago. About a few months after I was laid off from the company I was with for 17 years. A few weeks after I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that has affected the collagen production in my face. At a time where I had never had more fear.

There are a few moments in my life where I can say I was completely out of sync with my beauty flow (or any flow for that matter.) The first was when I had become a new mother and this time, in this photo.

Obviously, 2020 was jarring for so many, and I was no exception. Yet I learned more than I could have ever imagined since this photo was taken. I'm so grateful because it was the year that I discovered my purpose: helping women feel and look their best so they can age well and live their most beautiful life.

That is how Integrative Beauty Flow was born.

✨I learned how mindset and self-connection can change lives.
✨I learned how to nourish the body so that it thrives.
✨I learned how to makeup (albeit fun & beautiful) can’t make anyone feel truly beautiful if they have a wounded spirit.
✨I learned to surrender to my intuition.

💥I learned that could never give up being a makeup artist, and I also want to be more. I want to be here to serve. I want to be part of the solution with all of the f**ked up s**t the beauty industry promotes.

💥I want to be part of your journey to finding the beauty inside of you and hitting your flow.

I have come a long way since this photo, and I can’t wait to share it with you in 2021.

xoxo,
S.

12/16/2020

🫖The 4 teas to have on rotation to maintain your beauty flow.

I know a beauty like you is all about getting cozy with a warm cup. Swipe to see the teas  that a babe like you can have on hand.

🍵Green Tea: The holy grail of skin clearing teas. It’s exploding with antioxidants that will benefit your beauty flow the most. Drink daily to help with inflammation, anti-aging, detoxification, environmental damage to the skin and balancing the immune system.

🌼Dandelion Tea: This one is a great detoxifier. You’ll love it for it’s ability to help with anti-aging, digestion and act as an immune booster. Don’t be afraid to use freshly picked dandelions.

💛Chamomile Tea: We all know it gives the warm & cozy vibes to help with your beauty sleep. SO IMPORTANT. It’s also great for lowering cortisol that leads to “imflam-aging.” The pre-mature aging due to inflammation.

🌷🌺Rosehip Tea: This one is a go-to to help brighten dull-looking skin. It’s loaded with antioxidants, Vit. C&E and help with anti-aging. I love this mixed with hibiscus.

Share this with your favorite beauty babe that you want to have tea time with.

12/11/2020

Throwing it back to when I would go to holiday parties and shamelessly wear glitter. ✨

I miss glitter.