Stories of Belonging: Mario's Story | Sephora 

This is so touching. Mario deserves all the success in the world. His tears are clearly tears of joy and I admire the bravery it took to push through that fear; becoming one of the most influential make-up artists out today. Sephora, continue to keep us all looking and feeling our very best. I love you guys. Happy Holidays!!! XO.

Mario your being simple and humble makes you a very special and unique person. Never change

Wow... my heart really felt this. It takes incredible strength to be that vulnerable! I’m so glad Mario found his space 💕

I forgot to mention that when I got straight after being on drugs from 11 to 21 and I went to my first NA Meeting and said, “my name is Stacey, and I am a drug addict”, after that I was free!!! Never felt better. It was July 29, 1985, I was 21 and have been straight since 1985 and now I am now 56 1/2, a long time ago! When I shared at that meeting, in that dark basement in a Brooklyn Church, I never felt better. I told my kids when they wore old enough to understand about active addiction and I am very proud of being an addict and helping newcomers who come into the program. Your loyal fan, Stacey

Always see he is a strong guy, and now another side of him, it’s so real, it’s so true and touching. Wish everyone can live their “real” life, way to live and not give up.

Hopefully this young man’s story can help people understand being gay isn’t a choice.

This is the most touching story I have ever heard. Unfortunately, I discovered you to late to have owned your iconic first palette. However, I do plan on owning some of your products in your line. Thank you Sephora for making the lovely video. XOXO Suzan

LOVE HIM SO SO MUCH!!!

We love you Mario

Love u mario lots of love and prayers for u may u grow further and further in life ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My baby!!!!!

u go mario!!!!!! fully support u here

When I see Mario, I think he is such an hansome Albanian. Cute.

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Nope. Brooklyn!!!!

@sephora #beautybigots #conservativebeauty

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Wow. This made me tear up. What a story.

I didn't know his story and wow, that was so emotional. So happy for him.

Wish world is a place where no one has to struggle for simply being who they are ...

You are an amazing young man and I’m sorry you had to go through what you did. I believe, in life, sometimes we must go through some struggles to became the person we were always meant to be!!! You made a great life for yourself and I know your family is very proud of you and all your accomplishments! Your loyal fan, Stacey Long Island, NY

I always like Mario This is the first time I’ve seen him vulnerable and opening up about himself and his past and his achievements 🙏🏼👌👏❤️

I had no idea this was his story. Hmmm. Ive been on the fence with his palettes but this kind of makes me want to give his brand a fair shot. I was hesitant because I'm not a fan of his biggest celebrity client, but seeing the error in my judgy behavior.

It was only makeup in the box, not hard core p stuff or toys... This one is touching. Greetings from Germany!

He is so good looking lol

Ugh I just love him. I'm so fucking happy for him. I'm not crying! You're crying! 🥺

So inspiring ❤ I def needed to see this for my own journey of living for me. Thank you Mario for taking the journey and inspiring me 🎉

I really love you so much Mario, you are my inspiration. Stay humble forever😍 I’m really craying because I’m gay also but different things “ Bad relationship with my dad “ I started loving myself, and now i don’t care!

Марио потрясающий!

The truth will set you free 🙏🕊️

Wow this literally had me in tears 😢

😭 This was beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️

Fantastic spot!!! Thank you to all who were a part of creating this. 💕

Mario you are greate and God bless you💗😘

Before the video even started I like it because it MARIO!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 His transparency, his artistry, his love for makeup is unmatched

Mario 🙏🏽 thank you for sharing..It's greatly appreciated ❤️ #Sephora#Belonging

Very painful and sorry to hear his story.Now that times are changing and accepting, I hope kids who identify themselves as LGBTQ+ dont have to go through so much mental agony as he did. But his career story is very touching and inspiring

Stop you gonna make me cry and i don't wanna cry coz i am bad bitch 🤦‍♂️. Love you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for sharing, very brave ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My question has finally been answered. I adore Mario.

Mario, you do belong to something beautiful 🥰🎨🖌

This was so beautiful to watch 😭🤍

Congrats on speaking your truth ❤️💐

Such a beautiful person Mario is ❤❤

❤❤❤ It's too early to cry but here I am...

Love this story! You go Mario!!

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