April, Founder & CEO of Make Them More
Writer, Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach
Hey, I’m April (Ril)!
*cue Moesha’s iconic diary music...*Welcome to my little corner of the internet—
the Just Keepin’ It Ril blog—where beauty gets
RIL: raw, intentional, and lived.
Here, I write honestly about creativity, beauty, growth, setbacks, and the in-between moments that shape who we become—personally and professionally. I’m a Pro Makeup Artist + Beauty Coach, and you’ll get my whole truth—the glow-ups, the wins, and the messy middle—defining moments that built Make Them More™.
I’m finna shake the table and see who all is present!
Stay a while, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to send this to someone who’ll enjoy it too! Want posts before they hit socials? Sign up and get them straight from me.
🗣️ What the People Are Saying...
April, Founder & CEO of Make Them More
Writer, Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach
Hey, I’m April (Ril)!
*cue Moesha’s iconic diary music...*Welcome to my little corner of the internet—
the Just Keepin’ It Ril blog—where beauty gets
RIL: raw, intentional, and lived.
Here, I write honestly about creativity, beauty, growth, setbacks, and the in-between moments that shape who we become—personally and professionally. I’m a Pro Makeup Artist + Beauty Coach, and you’ll get my whole truth—the glow-ups, the wins, and the messy middle—defining moments that built Make Them More™.
I’m finna shake the table and see who all is present!
Stay a while, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to send this to someone who’ll enjoy it too! Want posts before they hit socials? Sign up and get them straight from me.
🗣️ What the People Are Saying...
Before you browse the full blog archive, there’s a newly reserved seat waiting for you.
Welcome to The Velvet Row
The Velvet Row™ is the cinematic extension of Just Keepin’ It Ril™—where movies and shows get more than a rating and a polite little recap. I saved you a seat next to me in center row—I’ll be in K12, my favorite seat in the theater—so get comfortable and let’s talk movies. Once we’re seated, I make room for the characters, performances, themes, and moments that make me pause, rewind, rethink, or open my Notion app before the thoughts gets away from me. That little movie kiki can become a quick #RilsTomatoes take, a detailed visual review, or a longer read when even a couple of paragraphs simply won’t do. You won’t find film-school jargon or me pretending to love everything here—just honest reflections, personal connections, and the occasional well-earned side-eye.
READ. FEEL. FORWARD. REPEAT.
I try to release new blogs twice a month, but since I write from real-life experiences, sometimes they will show up fashionably late.
The Ril Rundown
Nosebleed Seats & Higher Vision: A Night with Tyler, The Creator
CHROMAKOPIA sparked something I didn’t know I needed. 🎭✨ A raw take on how one concert reminded me to live beyond my craft, tap back into purpose, and create with fresh eyes. Spoilers, inspo, and behind-the-scenes moments inside. 💭