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The creation of my cosmetics experience has been years in the making.

I started the cosmetics in 1994 after I stopped modeling, out of my frustration as a woman of color not finding what I needed.

I always had a vision about beauty in general, so probably that's what really drove me into that direction of creating a makeup brand.

I've spent a lot of time trying to understand how all the big cosmetics companies get away with the placebo science and unscientific claims.

I think a cosmetics company should be headed by a woman.

I discovered I was passionate about the creative process, the product development, creating a concept around a fragrance or lipstick.

The more natural or eco-based products you can introduce into your beauty regimen, the more beneficial it is for your skin. It's similar to introducing organic food into your daily diet.

I've learned to duplicate my beauty regimen from drug store products.

In the factory we make cosmetics; in the drugstore we sell hope.

I was always a bit concerned about purity of essence. I never wanted a job that might affect the way I wrote or thought.