I can remember when I was in the 4th grade I would sneak my mothers lip stick out of her purse and put it on. It wasn't so much that I wanted to change my appearance externally, rather, that I wanted to be like my mom and wear the things I saw her applying to herself.
Later on I began a modeling career and had tuns of makeup at my disposal. I guess after being so heavil exposed to it, I began to wear less and less of it in my teenage years. It got to the point that all I needed was my clear lip gloss and mascara.
Now, I wear Bobbi Brown makeup -- I love this line. It is wonderful for all women, especially women of color; including the 'dark- skin' sisters (like myself). I have turned family and friends all on to this makeup line for its fabulous finish and texture. When I wear it, it gives me a 'glow'ing effect. I only wear it when I want a "polished" finish. Otherwise, I just wear the body shimmers with lip gloss (of course, never leave home without it), and mascara.
Makeup of course is only to enhance the natural beauty that we all possess, but we must admit that when applied correclty, it enhances our beauty soooo well!
God bless you all and sorry for the hiatus
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