Inside e.l.f.'s Landmark Women in STEM Event at the United Nations Honoring Female Astronauts

Mar. 15, 2025

e.l.f. Beauty at 10th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science.Photo:Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

e.l.f. Cosmetics is celebrating the intersection of beauty and empowerment.

e.l.f. partner Amanda Nguyen, the soon-to-be first Vietnamese woman in space, took center stage alongside scientist and equality advocateBill Nye, and NFL star, actor and activistTerry Crews.

Nguyen appears in thelatest episodeof e.l.f.’s new film series Show Your(s)e.l.f, which “was created to spotlight inspirational role models who embody e.l.f.’s advocacy of positivity, inclusivity and accessibility,” per the brand. Past guests have included singer-songwriter Viktoria Modesta, American swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and actor and model Chella Man.

In the episode, Nguyen shares what inspired her to become an astronaut as well as her mission to break barriers in STEM. She also reveals how her love for makeup, including hersignature $9 red lip(e.l.f.’s O Face Satin Lipstick in the shade No Regrets) boosts her confidence.

In 2014, the Nguyen, a sexual assault survivor,founded Rise, a nonprofit organization that works to protect gender-based violence survivors.

“When I fight for survivors’ rights or reach for the stars as an astronaut, I’m reminded that no dream is too big," Nguyen shared. “We must always believe in the power of possibility and the importance of bringing others along on the journey. I’m thrilled to partner with e.l.f. to elevate what’s possible for women and girls everywhere. Together, we’re ensuring that the next generation knows no limits.”

Ahead, go inside the United Nations General Assembly Hall for the landmark event celebrating women in STEM.

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e.l.f. Beauty at 10th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science event.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

The female astronauts got touch-ups courtesy of e.l.f. ahead of taking their historic photo together.

02of 06e.l.f. on displaye.l.f. Beauty lipsticks.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. BeautyThe astronauts touched up with e.l.f. lipsticks.

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e.l.f. on display

e.l.f. Beauty lipsticks.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

The astronauts touched up with e.l.f. lipsticks.

03of 06Championing women togetherBill Nye, Amanda Nguyen and Terry Crews.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. BeautyBill Nye, Amanda Nguyen and Terry Crews joined together to empower female astronauts.

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Championing women together

Bill Nye, Amanda Nguyen and Terry Crews.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

Bill Nye, Amanda Nguyen and Terry Crews joined together to empower female astronauts.

04of 06Women in STEM.l.f. Beauty at 10th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science event.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. BeautySigns reading “uplift women in stem” were placed throughout the United Nations General Assembly Hall.

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Women in STEM

.l.f. Beauty at 10th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science event.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

Signs reading “uplift women in stem” were placed throughout the United Nations General Assembly Hall.

05of 06Women in STEMAmanda Nguyen and other women astronauts.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. BeautyAmanda Nguyen and fellow female astronauts gathered at the UN.

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Amanda Nguyen and other women astronauts.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. Beauty

Amanda Nguyen and fellow female astronauts gathered at the UN.

06of 06e.l.f. in the UNe.l.f. Beauty at 10th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science event.Diane Bondareff for e.l.f. BeautyAn e.l.f. campaign played inside the United Nations General Assembly Hall.

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e.l.f. in the UN

An e.l.f. campaign played inside the United Nations General Assembly Hall.

source: people.com