TikTok Star Tia Wooden Is Decolonizing Magnificence Requirements

Rising up in Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada, Tia Wooden (who additionally has Salish ancestry) started dancing nearly as quickly as she realized to stroll. She spent weekends acting at powwows carrying full Indigenous regalia, however at college, she hid behind coloured contacts and edited her on-line photographs to look “quite a bit lighter” than her pure pores and skin tone. 

However in highschool, she had a revelation: “‘Wait a minute! We do not have to do that. We’re stunning too,'” recollects Wooden. “I began decolonizing magnificence requirements and doing issues that highlighted all my Indigenous options, like my hair and my nostril.” 

Across the identical time, she started posting movies on TikTok educating others about her tradition whereas showcasing her musical expertise. Now, after transferring to Los Angeles to pursue her singing profession, she’s able to check out a fair larger stage. These merchandise assist her energy by.

“I used to have actually extreme zits and I attempted quite a lot of very harsh [treatments] on my face. Then I began utilizing Olay Whole Results 7 in 1 Moisturizer and it actually helped my zits clear up and even out my pores and skin tone. I seen that after I’m in colder climates, I get away extra.”

“Milani Shiny Facet Illuminating Face Primer is a brand new favourite. I began utilizing it as a result of we had powwows right here in Cali and it was the one primer that I may discover at Walgreens. However then I actually favored it. Powwows can go from midday to midnight and this helped all the pieces keep in place.”

“I exploit two completely different shades of CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer: one which’s my
precise pores and skin tone and one other as a highlighter. I don’t put on every other basis, simply this. I exploit a sponge to mix it in.”

“There are some nice Indigenous magnificence manufacturers and Cheekbone Magnificence is de facto good high quality. I apply Maintain Blush/Bronzer in Medium with a fluffy brush. I exploit one facet of it at a time. I actually hate sticky lip glosses, [but] their Maintain Lip Gloss is not like that in any respect. It is shiny, not sticky. I put on it religiously.”

“I realized the powder ‘baking’ approach on YouTube and it actually does make a distinction [for setting makeup]. I bake with Coty Airspun Unfastened Face Powder the place I get most greasy, like the edges of my nostril and underneath my eyes. One/Measurement Protect the Serve Luminous Setting Spray removes that cakeyness you possibly can have with matte make-up.”

“It is dependent upon my temper, however I do like carrying make-up even when I’m simply chilling or going to the studio. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleaning Water All-in-1 takes it off, however is tremendous mild on my pores and skin.”

“My [body] additionally will get actually dry in chilly climates. So after I go house [to Alberta] I all the time be sure that to deliver somewhat cup crammed with Lush Dream Cream Physique Lotion.”

This story initially appeared within the April 2022 situation of Attract. Learn to subscribe right here.