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In the spot, Long is the therapist to a fictional couple played by the hilariousGabrielle DennisandDeon Cole.
Illustration by Clara Hendler
It is, as the kids on the internet say, very relatable content.
I mean, whomst among ushasn’tstolen a product from a guy in our lives?
Allure:This commercial illustrates a fun phenomenon: Women using products marketed towards men.
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Are there any “men’s” products that you borrow from the guys in your life?
Nia Long:We are living in an age where there are no gender lines and I celebrate that.
My boys use my stuff, I use their stuff.
I’ve used the Old Spice deodorant over the years.
You’ve been an absolutebeauty iconfor Black women for decades.
I guess the most important thing is less is more.
Even though in the ’90s, that was hot.
That’s what everyone was doing.Allure:That was the look and you ate!
You were the moment!
You have to think about how you feel when you look back atyourold photos.
Those moments, even though they were public, culture-defining moments, are still my personal ingenue moments.
I judge myself we all do, that’s part of it.
Sometimes we do it too much.
Allure:Let’s talk a bit about makeup.
I also loveLaura Mercier’s [Tinted Moisturizer].
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[I use] a bronze powder byNars called Punta Cana that’s my new favorite bronzer.
Then, I usually top it all off with aChanel gloss.
I don’t [get done up] so much unless someone else is doing my makeup.
Then, I let them do whatever they want to do.
For skin, I loveYon-Ka’s Phyto-Contour Eye Cream.
That one is amazing.
I’ve been using it for years.
It’s hydrating, it works your skin just feels and looks great.
I recently got into usingnight cream.
Honestly, all of their products are great.
But thebody oilis my absolute favorite.
Especially now that we’re getting into the winter months.
The key with oils are, you oughta apply them when your skin is wet.
If you do it on dry skin, it will just sit on it.
I keep my oil in the shower, which is probably a horrible thing for plumbing.
Long:I had to get comfortable with asking for the things that I need to be successful.
I would also say being patient with myself and giving others grace.
