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My mom and my grandma have always kind of been my…what would you call it?

Actress and singer Sofia Carson wearing a red makeup look and  beige feathery dress stands against an emerald green wall…

I have my grandma’s nose and my sister and I both share her chin.

I guess beauty and art and music all became one at that age.

I grew up dancing in recitals and then national competitions.

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My mom started doing my makeup when I was younger.

It felt like my armor.

She required a bit of a transformation full blue wig and blue lashes.

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“Being on camera is probably the greatest lesson in beauty.”

This character that I’m working on right now, Cassie, is extraordinary, all heart and strength.

She’s survived almost the impossible, and she’s recently diagnosed with throw in 1 diabetes.

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She’s going to have tattoos and I wanted to make the tattoos incredibly personal to who she is.

The story is calledPurple Hearts.

Being on camera is probably the greatest lesson in beauty.

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When I first started, I only usedeyelinerand a nude lipstick that washed me out.

And then over the years you meet different makeup artists, you learn more about yourself.

My lips have stayed pretty consistent.

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And that’s how I keep my brows nice and up and in place.

That’s how I always begin my makeup, with setting my brows so they frame my face.

I love a specific lash:Ardell Demi Wispy.

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I’m very faithful to her.

In the morning, I take a cold shower.

I wash my face with cold water.

If I’m shooting, I’ll also use theseZo Skin Health Complexion pads.

For example, for years my nails were always short, square, and dark blue.

And then for years they were short, square, and dark, dark red.

I’m a happy person.

I think that’s the most important.

As told to Brennan Kilbane

Fashion stylist: Nicolas Bru.

Hair: Caile Noble.

Makeup: Karan Mitchell.

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