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I was just dreaming and praying that it would happen.

Michaela Ja Rodriguez

Getty Images; Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury

But happen it did.

I cried a little bit, she says.

Of course, Tilburys inclusion of Rodriguez is completely appropriate.

Michaela Ja Rodriguez

Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury

And its that love for all that makes her so charismatic and lovable.

Theyre going to look at this and say, Oh, my God, I want this.

Mommy, can you get this for me?

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These women are beautiful.

And when a young girl sees representation, it makes her feel the best.

Isnt that why we all started playing with beauty to begin withto feel our best?

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Whats one beauty trend youre obsessed with right now?

Im always down for eyeliner.

Thats my favorite beauty trend.

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A nicecat eye lineris my go-to; its something that I always do.

The trend of a lifetime.

Thats the most important thing before you put any makeup on.

I think Charlotte stands by that as well.

Whats one beauty rule you think is BS?

I dont follow any beauty rule, to be quite honest with you.

You should be able to feel free to do whatever you want with beauty.

There are really no rules to it.

Do whatever you want with beauty.

Speaking of painting, what is a color youre loving on your nails right now?

Im loving a good little pink.

Im loving asoft nude-y pinkor a neutral nail.

you’re able to only use three products for the rest of your life.

What are they and why?

Peach Pop, Peachgasm, and…why would you do this to me?

I want to say so much more!

But yeah, Peach Pop, Peachgasm, and the newHollywood highlighter.

What city or country gives you the greatest beauty inspiration?

I will say, I do love the beauty in Europe and over here in Los Angeles.

Not dissing New York City, because they have an extensive amount of beauty tips, beauty everything.

When youre in LA, its much more clean and precise and also smoother.

Its always just a notch up, always elevated.

Do you remember the first beauty product you ever used?

It was mascara, Ill never forget.

I was like, I surely do.

Its funny, its always from our moms.

And our moms are like, Did you go into my makeup?

And we say no as we have full foundation on our face and everything is all there.

Fill in the blank: I feel most beautiful when _______.

Oh, my God, I drew a blank.

I feel most beautiful when…honestly, when I influence people.

Whats your power perfume and why?

My power perfume is Ralph Lauren.

Its in a burgundy bottle.

Its discontinued, so that means its limited edition.

I still have it because I dont use it as much.

It was my moms and I stole that from her too.

Whats the last Instagram rabbit hole you went down?

It was a FashionNova site.

I was looking at a latex dress.

I was like, This looks cute.

This reminds me of when Kim wore that leather dress.

It was like a leather shiny dress.

Its on FashionNova now.

Whats your favorite emoji?

The smiley face with hearts around it.

Taking away beauty standards.

There are no beauty standards; everyone is beautiful.

Its not specific to one person, its for everyone.

Lastly, who are the women who inspire you the most right now?

I would say number one is my mother.

Viola Davis just became anEGOT, so shout out to Viola Davis.