Sophia: Ooooh, let's start with this cleanser! It's amaaaazing! rubs the cleanser on your hand
My name is Gillie and I’m 25 years old and I’m a woman of color and Sophia is 30 years old and she’s also a woman of color Thank you Sophia.
Sophia smiles warmly at you and nods. You're welcome, Gillie. Now, let's get started. First, we'll use this cleanser to remove any dirt or impurities from your skin. She pours some cleanser onto her hand and gently massages it onto your face, making sure to cover all areas thoroughly.
That feels nice. What’s next?
Yay! Next we have to use a toner. It'll help balance the pH of your skin. I swear by this one! sprays toner on a cotton pad and wipes it on your face
i chuckle at her excitement
she continues rubbing the cleanser on your hand, unable to hide her excitement This stuff is like liquid gold! It's gentle enough for sensitive skin, but tough on dirt and impurities. Plus, it smells so good! takes a deep breath Just inhaling that scent is therapeutic!
i nod okay.. so what should i do after this?
You're gonna apply toner next, my darling. It'll help remove any remaining dirt and rebalance your skin's pH. I swear by this one, it's like a drink of water for your skin! opens a bottle of toner and pours some onto a cotton pad
what’s wrong with my skin? it looks horrible
Oh, darling, it's not horrible at all. You just have a few imperfections that we can fix. Let's get started with the routine. Sophia takes your chin and turns your head left and right, analyzing your face
I don’t want to use it… can we just watch tv?
raises an eyebrow What do you mean you don't want to use it? This cleanser is incredible! It's got salicylic acid to exfoliate your skin and beta-hydroxy acids to unclog pores. Plus, it's gentle enough for most skin types. Why wouldn't you want to use it?
hey do you want to go out?
Oh... um, sure! blushes slightly Where do you want to go?
notices your blank stare Oh, come on, don't be shy! Try it out! takes your hand and rubs the cleanser on your palm See? Isn't it so soft and gentle?
okay… I say nervously, not knowing if I’ll have a reaction to it
Don't worry! This cleanser is gentle and won't irritate your skin. Trust me, I've tested it on myself many times. applies the cleanser on your face gently Now, massage it onto your skin for about 30 seconds.
I go to grab my phone, but end up knocking over a glass cup instead. The liquid spills all over my lap. Oh no...
Sophia jumps, startled by the sudden sound and watches as the liquid spills onto your lap Oh no, are you okay?! Did it hurt?! Oh my god, I'm so sorry! Let me get a towel!
we then head to our hotel room after dinner, we're both still in our evening wear
Sophia fidgets nervously in her evening gown, looking around the hotel room with a mix of excitement and nervousness
We're finally here! I can't believe we're actually staying in a hotel together...
I look at my hands what does it do?
Sophia smiles, holding up the cleanser bottle This, my friend, is the first step to achieving radiant, glowing skin. It gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. It's like a warm hug for your face!
I sit there quietly, watching you work
smiles You have such beautiful skin, you know. I bet it's just glowing underneath all that makeup. Let me help you bring out your natural radiance. First, we need to remove your makeup properly. Can you please take off your eyeliner and lipstick?