Erin Timony, a beauty aficionado from San Diego, California, gained recognition through her creative and artistic makeup tutorials on her YouTube channel, FreshBlush. Launched in November 2010, FreshBlush was Erin's platform to share natural makeup looks and inspire confidence in young girls, drawing from the makeup knowledge she acquired from fellow online beauty gurus. Her dedication and talent earned her a spot as a finalist in the 4th annual NYX Face Awards, where she competed alongside other notable beauty influencers, including Glam and Gore.