I always messed around with makeup. From a very early age, my mom would let me play with hers, and my grandma, and my aunts and stuff were always like, 'Let me put lipstick on her!' that they'd have in their purse. But I think just from a very young age I've had fun with makeup.

My parents [father Lenny Kravitz and Bonet] did exactly what they wanted and didn't let anyone tell them not to. Now, as women, we need to continue to do that. Especially in the age of social media, when everyone has an opinion and it's so easy to be influenced.

I'm a New Yorker; I've paid my dues.

If you're not taking care of yourself, lipstick and foundation isn't really going to do anything for you.

I like photography and I write; I also write music. One day I would like to direct [films] as well.

That's the most important thing in art: to be aware, pay attention, be inspired - but it should come ultimately from you.

I see the human in everyone and everything. No one is more important than anyone else; I still hang out with my high school friends.