Feb 10, 2015 · Lupita Nyong’o is known for slaying the red carpet with glowing skin, a vibrant lip, and colorful smoky eyes, but at one point in the Lancome spokesmodel’s life, wearing makeup was a no-go.

Feb 16, 2015 · Nyong'o reveals to the magazine that her mother banned her from wearing makeup as a young girl, and that the strict rules of her household have had an unexpected benefit to her as an adult.

Dec 21, 2015 · She’s one actress out there who can do without makeup (whether for herself or for insecurity). We’re not saying there’s anything wrong with highlighting your skin, but Lupita Nyong’o’s fresh take is worthy of emulation, at least once in a while.

Feb 12, 2014 · Oscar-nominated 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’o dishes with Glamour magazine on her skin care and makeup secrets, her movie roles and even shares what she protested against in high...

May 21, 2018 · Her school's dress code didn't allow makeup, but she petitioned to change all that, foreshadowing her future work as an advocate for diversity (and as a makeup aficionado!). As Lupita told...

The only shocker: she looks exactly the same without makeup. In fact, it gave her green eyes a chance to sparkle and her edgy haircut time to shine. (Photo: Hall/Pena/PacificCoastNews.com)

May 21, 2018 · Black Panther star Lupita Nyong'o was a teenage beauty activist, and started an empowering makeup petition at her all-boys high school.

May 22, 2018 · Speaking to InStyle in an interview this week, Nyong'o revealed that her campaigning for gender equality and the abolition of female specific 'rules' began way back when she was just a teenager.

Feb 20, 2014 · You'd think someone that can pull off fuchsia pinks and orchid purples wouldn't leave the house without at least one swipe of color, but according to the Oscar nominee that's not the case. "I...

May 23, 2018 · Lupita Nyong'o Started A Petition To Fight Her High School's Sexist No-Makeup Rule. Actress Lupita Nyong'o talks to InStyle about how her high school wouldn't let girl students wear...