There's so much more work that goes into developing a makeup line than one would imagine. Personally, I like to be involved in the entire creative process - everything from art direction, collection concepts, formula testing, packaging artwork, to naming the shades and also the marketing side of things.

Everyday, I have the choice to live a life of compassion that not only saves animals, but helps the environment.

Like everyone else, I was born naked and screaming, waiting for my life to write itself on my skin.

Strength doesn't necessarily come from resisting fear, weakness, or any other feeling and overcoming it. Strength comes from looking at those things straight on--and accepting them as they really are.

There is no point in developing anything at the cost of exploiting and abusing animals.

I have always been a big supporter and fan of independent designers in general.

There's so much more work that goes into developing a makeup line than one would imagine. Personally, I like to be involved in the entire creative process - everything from art direction, collection concepts, formula testing, packaging artwork, to naming the shades and also the marketing side of things.