Amber Rose wants to see more men in makeup ads, and we're here for that
Amber Rose is thriving — from her constant activist work toward ending slut-shaming, to her outspoken feminism, to her VH1 talk show, to her current stint on Dancing With The Stars — and now as the face of Estée Lauder’s more affordable makeup line, Flirt Cosmetics.
Amber Rose spoke so much truth about the importance of diversity in makeup advertising during her recent interview with Mic — especially when it comes to gender and ethnicity. Rose said:
"There's a lot of guys who love makeup as well."
And who slaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy in makeup.
"I would like to see a guy in a full face [in an advertisement]. I think the world is ready for that."
And as the woman of color herself expressed, the makeup industry’s diversity must encompass models beyond solely white women:
"I would like to see more brown skin women with beauty brands... I feel like black women and dark-skinned women don't get enough love. They don't get the love they deserve for their skin and their beauty. More brands should embrace that."
Amber also talked about makeup’s power as a tool for self-expression. Whether you wear a lot of makeup, or a little, or none at all, you should exercise your freedom to control your image:
"I'm all about individuality. Being who you are and whatever makes you comfortable... Whether it be black goth makeup or glam makeup... Whatever makes you feel comfortable and beautiful."
Be sure to check out the entire article to read more about Amber’s surprise when Estée Lauder approached her to work with them, her upcoming SlutWalk, and her always empowering critiques of slut-shaming.