A medium-buildable foundation with a smooth, soft-matte finish.
31N
Deep with Neutral Undertone
30W
Deep with Warm Red Undertone
29N
Deep with Neutral Red Undertone
28W
Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
27C
Deep with Cool Red Undertone
26N
Deep with Cool Red Undertone
25W
Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
24W
Medium-Deep with Warm Olive Undertone
23C
Medium-Deep with Cool Pink Undertone
22N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
21W
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
20N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Golden Undertone
19N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
18W
Medium-Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
17C
Medium with Cool Pink Undertone
16W
Medium with Warm Olive Undertone
15N
Medium with Neutral Golden Undertone
14W
Medium with Warm Peach Undertone
13N
Medium with Neutral Undertone
12C
Medium with Cool Neutral Undertone
11W
Medium with Warm Golden Undertone
10N
Light-Medium with Neutral Olive Undertone
9W
Light-Medium with Warm Peach Undertone
8N
Light with Neutral Undertone
7C
Light with Cool Pink Undertone
6W
Light with Warm Golden Undertone
5N
Light with Neutral Undertone
4W
Light with Warm Golden Undertone
3N
Fair with Neutral Undertone
2N
Fair with Neutral Olive Undertone
1C
Fair with Cool Pink Undertone
31N
Deep with Neutral Undertone
Medium Coverage, brightening, balancing
A hydrating cream that brightens and blurs with a radiant...
Hydrangea
Light cool pink
Wisteria
Coral pink
Anemone
Coral
Heliotrope
Apricot
Delphine
Muted peach
Daylily
Rich taupe
Foxglove
Warm terracotta
Ophelia
True pink
Camellia
Mauve
Hibiscus
Bright plum
Azalea
Berry
Dahlia
Deep berry
Anemone
Coral
Brightening, blurring and longwearing
A does-it-all concealer that brightens, blurs and contours while nourishing...
LX 200
Very Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 190
Very Deep Skin Tone, Cool Red Undertone
LX 180
Deep Skin Tone, Warm Neutral Undertone
LX 170
Deep Skin Tone, Golden Undertone
LX 160
Deep Skin Tone, Red Undertone
LX 150
Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 140
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 130
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Warm Golden Undertone
LX 120
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Pink Undertone
LX 110
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Golden Undertone
LX 100
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Peach Undertone
LX 090
Medium Skin Tone, Olive Undertone
LX 080
Medium Skin Tone, Pink Undertone
LX 070
Medium Skin Tone, Golden Undertone
LX 060
Medium Skin Tone, Peach Undertone
LX 050
Light/Medium Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 040
Light/Medium Skin Tone, Golden Neutral Undertone
LX 030
Light Skin Tone, Pink Undertone
LX 020
Light Skin Tone, Peach Undertone
LX 010
Fair Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 200
Very Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
Medium coverage, brightening, blurring
A hydrating skin tint that delivers powerful skincare and sheer,...
140
Very Deep Skin Tone/Red Undertone
130
Deep Skin Tone/Neutral Undertone
120
Deep Skin Tone/Red Undertone
110
Deep Skin Tone/Golden Undertone
100
Medium Deep Skin Tone/Golden Undertone
090
Medium Deep Skin Tone/Olive Undertone
080
Medium Tan Skin Tone/ Peach Undertone
070
Medium Skin Tone/Peach Undertone
060
Medium Skin Tone/ Neutral Undertone
050
Medium Skin Tone/ Pink Undertone
040
Light to Medium Skin Tone/ Neutral Undertone
030
Light Skin Tone/ Warm Golden Undertone
020
Light Skin Tone/Warm Peach Undertone
010
Fair Skin Tone/ Cool Pink Undertone
140
Very Deep Skin Tone/Red Undertone
Sheer Coverage, illuminating, hydrating
You moved from Paris to New York just before the COVID-19 lockdown. What has it been like these past six months?
Interestingis one word for it! I still feel the need to pinch myself sometimes because I just can't believe this year was so eventful. I learned a lot about myself, especially when I moved. I still take it a day at a time. We all have expectations, plans, and dreams and then they fall through and you’re back to square one. I got to NYC and a week later it was a ghost town; the city that never sleeps was sleeping. It took a lot of adjusting, so in that way I’ve become so much more involved in my own life by building a healthy rhythm… It was lonely, but also very therapeutic.
What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
My social media feed can come across quite serious, but I’m playful! The secret’s out: I actually like to smile!
The beauty looks you post on Instagram are mesmerizing. What is your creative process like when creating the looks?
Very spontaneous! I wish I planned more so that I could share the step-by-step process, but my favorite ideas always happen while I’m putting my makeup on, not before. I don’t sketch out a game plan, you know? I like to slip into different roles and experiment… I play dress up. I’m a big kid. I think I’m drawn to makeup because it has no rules.
Do you have any wellness habits that you constantly call upon?
I love creating my own rose water! The essence is so sensual, appealing, intoxicating, and good for your skin. I handpick them in my garden and steam them. I think I like the process even more than using the rosewater itself because it’s a ritual that makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world.
What is your favorite beauty memory?
When my mom taught me how to apply blush onto my eyelids and the apples of my cheeks for the first time! It’s just such a warm memory. She taught me the first tricks I learned.
How has your relationship with your own personal beauty changed over the years?
I was obsessed with fitting in while in high school. I’m probably so experimental now because I denied that side of myself for so long. I wanted to look more like the blonde girls at school or the models in the magazines. I didn’t accept my curls at all. I would straighten, pluck, flatten, tweeze. I was a tyrant. That changed when I learned about the beauty of my culture and heritage. It was a long process, but I began to accept the features that I’d rejected all of my life. I’m more loving with myself now.
What is your makeup routine like on a day-to-day basis?
I use Dior’s Capture Youth Glow Booster Serum after moisturizing, then I pop Glossier Stretch Concealer under my eyes and cover any blemishes. I set that with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder just to keep the shine under control. I warm up the tones of my face with Milk Makeup Blaze Stick Bronzer—I never miss this! I definitely tend to opt for creamy, lightweight products because I’m into a more natural look. I like Glossier Boy Brow for my brows and the brand’s Cloud Paint for my cheeks, either Puff or Beam or both! On my lips, I’ll outline with KKW Beauty Nude Lip Liner in 1.5 and fill that in with Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick in Sparkling Honey. To top it off I use Dior Lip Maximiser in Beige. That sounds like a lot but it’s actually a quick routine!
What is your hair-care routine like?
I actually began my natural hair journey a little over a year ago! No heat, straighteners, curling irons—nothing. I love bouncy, moisturized curls so I deep condition throughout the week and use natural oils overnight, like argan. My favorite hair mask ever is L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Fiber, which I use at my hairdresser’s once per week. I also use Bouclème Curls Redefined Intensive Moisture Treatment and for some extra shine, I go for Christophe Robin Curl Cream.
What is your current daytime skin-care routine?
I love reading and watching other people’s skin-care routines, it’s so intriguing, so I am excited to share mine! First thing in the morning, I start by using a gentle face cleanser, often Milk Makeup Vegan Milk Cleanser. I love to exfoliate two or three times per week. I start out with a fine-grained exfoliator such as the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Baby Facial and I usually let that sit for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, I add some of this Jojoba Exfoliating Cleanser by Malin + Goetz, I rub that into my skin until I feel satisfied and then I rinse it all off. I like to roll a tea tree oil-infused ice cube over my skin after exfoliating to close the pores, kill bacteria, and wake up my skin. I moisturize with the Dior Dreamskin Skin Perfector, then add Epicuren sunscreen and finish it all off by adding some Glossier Bubblewrap under my eyes.
How do you care for your skin at night?
I tend to just cleanse my face either with a microfiber facial cleanser or Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser if I am wearing makeup. For hydration, I use Weleda Iris Hydrating Night Cream and apply some balm to soften my lips. If I’m being good, I’ll drink two glasses of water before finally calling it a day.
When do you feel the most confident?
I feel most confident when my energy is up. When I’m optimistic, feeling myself, surrounded by love, and when my skin is radiant. I’m human, so it’s not every morning, but when it happens, I feel unstoppable.
What do you hope for the future?
I might be simplifying things a little bit here, but I want to live in a world that radiates love. A world where everybody is treated equally. No matter their sex, orientation, skin color—whatever it is. We are in 2020. This is a time where we should be learning to value and appreciate differences.
A medium-buildable foundation with a smooth, soft-matte finish.
31N
Deep with Neutral Undertone
30W
Deep with Warm Red Undertone
29N
Deep with Neutral Red Undertone
28W
Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
27C
Deep with Cool Red Undertone
26N
Deep with Cool Red Undertone
25W
Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
24W
Medium-Deep with Warm Olive Undertone
23C
Medium-Deep with Cool Pink Undertone
22N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
21W
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
20N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Golden Undertone
19N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
18W
Medium-Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
17C
Medium with Cool Pink Undertone
16W
Medium with Warm Olive Undertone
15N
Medium with Neutral Golden Undertone
14W
Medium with Warm Peach Undertone
13N
Medium with Neutral Undertone
12C
Medium with Cool Neutral Undertone
11W
Medium with Warm Golden Undertone
10N
Light-Medium with Neutral Olive Undertone
9W
Light-Medium with Warm Peach Undertone
8N
Light with Neutral Undertone
7C
Light with Cool Pink Undertone
6W
Light with Warm Golden Undertone
5N
Light with Neutral Undertone
4W
Light with Warm Golden Undertone
3N
Fair with Neutral Undertone
2N
Fair with Neutral Olive Undertone
1C
Fair with Cool Pink Undertone
31N
Deep with Neutral Undertone
Medium Coverage, brightening, balancing
A hydrating cream that brightens and blurs with a radiant...
Hydrangea
Light cool pink
Wisteria
Coral pink
Anemone
Coral
Heliotrope
Apricot
Delphine
Muted peach
Daylily
Rich taupe
Foxglove
Warm terracotta
Ophelia
True pink
Camellia
Mauve
Hibiscus
Bright plum
Azalea
Berry
Dahlia
Deep berry
Anemone
Coral
Brightening, blurring and longwearing