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" I didn't have to listen to nobody or look how anybody wanted me to look. I just wanted to be myself and look however I want. "

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" When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I wasn't interested because I wanted to get my education first. I was scared because I didn't know what I was getting into. "

" I don't know why. I'm fascinated with stars and space. I just love them. "

" You are OK however you are, and you are very beautiful. "

" My mom was the only one who didn't bleach her skin. She was the one who kept her natural complexion. So yes, I consider her a role model. All of her other family members would say to us, 'Oh, your mom is so beautiful. She's lucky she kept her skin.' Those comments stayed with me. "

" A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice water in the morning. I love it. Just splash with water - cold water. That's the first thing I do every morning. "

" I wanted to express myself using visuals and also celebrate the beauty of black women, travel, and have amazing opportunities. I also wanted to be a living example of inspiration for other women and girls. "

" I was so ashamed of it that I would spend hours in the shower crying and trying to wash my skin off. "

" Learn yourself and love yourself. "

" Kids used to tease me and call me 'fille des etoiles,' which translates to 'daughter of the stars.' "

" I wanted to bleach my skin so bad, but my sister always discouraged me. She'd say, 'This is a bad thing. Don't try it.' "

" There were times I wouldn't leave my room for weeks and sometimes missed school because I hated how people would look at me. But my older sister helped me find the positive: She used to show me pictures of Alek Wek to say, 'See! You can be a model if you want!' "

" In my family, only my brother has a similar skin color. But in Senegal, the color is common. "

" For those who feel the need to be bullies, I ignore them. "

" Personally, it was always very difficult to find complexion products that match my shade. "

" People have made comments, calling me names like 'midnight' or 'mother of stars.' At first I confronted the bullies, but eventually I learned to tune out the negativity and just love myself more. "

" While in Paris, I got into modeling - photographers would literally stop me on the street. "

" Make Up For Ever has foundation options that work for me - and everyone. "

" I hear a lot from women in Africa. And not just from dark-skinned women but from all women struggling because of insecurity. They thank me and tell me that I inspire them. And that makes me feel really, really proud. "

" I learned to find things to love about myself and to celebrate them. "

" I wanted to show girls it's not bad to be dark, that different is beautiful. "

" When I was younger, I didn't have any inspiration to like the skin I was in. "

" I let my life, and success, speak for itself. "

" Celebrate yourself... and stay positive! "

" I want to inspire other young women of color and empower them. I want them to know that they can do and be anything they dream of. "

" Being teased and losing my self value eventually ended up inspiring me to be a better version of myself. "

" My skin is dark and glows. It almost seems blue, and it's supersoft. "

" I want to be an actress and learn astronomy! "

" I was teased a lot, growing up, because of my skin tone. "

" I use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion for my body and Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer for my face. I love how it smooths my skin and keeps it soft and shiny all day. "