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Titilade Ilesanmi Shares Personal Journey to Makeup-Free Confidence

In a personal essay, Titilade Ilesanmi reflects on her journey from believing makeup was essential for a polished appearance to finding genuine confidence and self-acceptance without it. She highlights how a struggle with acne and a school environment with minimal emphasis on appearance led to a gradual shift in her perspective.

Apr 7, 20266 min read

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Actress Folake Olowofoyeku Reveals Her Experiences with Colorism in Nigeria, Notes Lack of Compliments Until Moving to the U.S.

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku discussed her childhood experiences in Nigeria, highlighting the issue of colorism and its influence on beauty standards, which favored lighter skin. She stated that it wasn't until she relocated to the United States that she began to receive consistent recognition for her beauty.

Jan 18, 20263 min read

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Titilade Ilesanmi Shares Personal Journey to Makeup-Free Confidence

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku Reveals Her Experiences with Colorism in Nigeria, Notes Lack of Compliments Until Moving to the U.S.