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

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" Having support from family, friends - and now fans - definitely helps to affirm that I am worthy, loved, and beautiful. I hope everyone can see that in themselves and feel this way. "

" I was born in Senegal in 1996. My mom moved to New York when I was two years old, so I was raised by my aunt back home. "

" I would get so angry whenever I'd notice people looking at me weirdly. They'd even stop me on the street and ask questions about my skin color. "

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

" My very first account was @BlackBarbie, which is what my friends called me growing up. Then I thought, 'You can either call yourself that, or you can find something that will matter to dark-skinned girls.' So I came up with @melaniin.goddess. "

" I've always had trouble finding makeup in darker shades. "

" 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. "

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

" Diversity is what makes life interesting. "

" Self-love is not something that you get in one day or two days. It's an ongoing process, and I go through it every day. "

" The message I have for my sisters is that how you look doesn't matter as long as you feel beautiful inside. "

" 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!' "

" Negative energy is wasteful. "

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

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

" 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 was mostly bullied by my classmates. People would come up to me and say, 'You're so dark.' I'd always fight back by calling out one of their insecurities, like, 'Well, you have a big nose.' Today, I'd tell them that I really love them. I'd thank them because they made me realize how unique I am. "

" 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. "

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

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

" I grew up in Senegal, where more than 50 percent of the women bleach their skin, and skin bleaching is a huge deal. I grew up seeing my cousins and my aunts using it. "

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

" 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. "

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

" Learn yourself and love yourself. "

" I was bullied a lot, being a kid, so I feel like I'm standing out because I realize who I really am. "

" 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.' "

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

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

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