One look at Jessica Gomes and you *know* she’s a one-of-a-kind beauty. Those cheekbones, those eyes, those lips-not to mention a fit body that’s made her one of the world’s most in-demand models. But let’s not (just) talk about looks. Jessica is warm, creative, down-to-earth, and incredibly hard-working. Along with nabbing top gigs, she’s developed a fragrance-free skin care line, Equal Beauty, which just turned one year old.
Mere hours before hopping a flight to her home country of Australia, Jessica made time to snap a few pictures with us-and then answered Rosie’s questions via email on the plane. Like we said, she’s not just nice, she gets things done. Our kind of woman.
RHW:
Let’s talk about equal beauty. What inspired you to start your own line of skin care?
JG:
When I started modeling, I struggled with my own beauty issues. I wanted to tell my story to inspire others to just be themselves and to look inward. I really loved the idea that my beauty range was all for travel — and that anyone could use it. I found what was working for my skin and what wasn’t, and I just ran with that. I wanted to keep it very simple and effective — fuss-free and easy to use. So I started with a five-step program that you could use on the plane and anywhere you were in the world.
RHW:
And what about the name?
JG:
Equal Beauty really is the essence of empowering people to feel their most beautiful selves — no matter where you come from, what race, background, or circumstances. I love that it celebrates equality. I didn’t want to start just any old brand or use my name; I wanted to start a conversation and actually create positive change. I’m still building on that.
RHW:
How do you manage the running of your business day-to-day?
JG:
My brand is one year old now, so it’s still a baby! I’m so proud of what I’ve made. I started from nothing and really created something special, which I get so much peace from. I did it all by myself and it took me three years to make from scratch. It truly is the best thing I’ve ever done.
Read the full interview: https://www.roseinc.com/blogs/content/jessica-gomes
Originally published at https://www.roseinc.com on March 30, 2019.
