I wanted to show girls it's not bad to be dark, that different is beautiful. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
I want to inspire young girls and let them know that we are all goddesses inside and out. — Khoudia Diop Goddesses Copy Share Image
I was so ashamed of it that I would spend hours in the shower crying and trying to wash my skin off. — Khoudia Diop Ashamed Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I didn't have any inspiration to like the skin I was in. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
Personally, it was always very difficult to find complexion products that match my shade. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
People have made comments, calling me names like 'midnight' or 'mother of stars.' At first I confronted the bullies, but eventually I… — Khoudia Diop Bullies Copy Share Image
In my country - even though we have a lot of dark-skinned people - people think the lighter you are, the better… — Khoudia Diop Beauty Copy Share Image
I was in Italy on vacation, and I saw my reflection in a mirror. I saw how unique my skin was and… — Khoudia Diop Falling in love Copy Share Image
Where I grew up, we had light-skinned models but not dark. Every time I would talk about being a model with my… — Khoudia Diop Dark Copy Share Image
My sister was the one person who told me not to change, that my skin was beautiful. She really helped me feel… — Khoudia Diop Beautiful Copy Share Image
I use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion for my body and Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer for my face. I love how it… — Khoudia Diop Body Copy Share Image
As I grew, I learned to love myself more every day and not pay attention to the negative people, which helped a… — Khoudia Diop Attention Copy Share Image
I want to inspire other young women of color and empower them. I want them to know that they can do and… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
There were times I wouldn't leave my room for weeks and sometimes missed school because I hated how people would look at… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
My mom was the only one who didn't bleach her skin. She was the one who kept her natural complexion. So yes,… — Khoudia Diop Beautiful Copy Share Image
My very first account was @BlackBarbie, which is what my friends called me growing up. Then I thought, 'You can either call… — Khoudia Diop Dark skinned Copy Share Image
When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I… — Khoudia Diop Education Copy Share Image
Even though I was very young, it was traumatizing seeing someone try weird things on their skin all for the sake of… — Khoudia Diop Help Copy Share Image
I was mostly bullied by my classmates. People would come up to me and say, 'You're so dark.' I'd always fight back… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
It makes me proud to help girls realize that they don't have to change who they are. — Khoudia Diop Change Copy Share Image
The message I have for my sisters is that how you look doesn't matter as long as you feel beautiful inside. — Khoudia Diop Beautiful Copy Share Image
While in Paris, I got into modeling - photographers would literally stop me on the street. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
Make Up For Ever has foundation options that work for me - and everyone. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
In my family, only my brother has a similar skin color. But in Senegal, the color is common. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
Kids used to tease me and call me 'fille des etoiles,' which translates to 'daughter of the stars.' — Khoudia Diop Children Copy Share Image
I've learned to ignore the negative people and just be a living example of confidence and self-love. — Khoudia Diop Confidence Copy Share Image
