Beauty Exclusive: Tamia

BET Beauty Lounge: Tamia

Tamia's Skin Secrets - We’re convinced Tamia must have a fountain of youth hidden in her house somewhere. The lovely songbird graciously detailed how she’s managed to keep her golden skin looking fresh and fabulous.

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Tamia's Skin Secrets - We’re convinced Tamia must have a fountain of youth hidden in her house somewhere. The lovely songbird graciously detailed how she’s managed to keep her golden skin looking fresh and fabulous.

Gotta Have It - change it up all of the time and I get really bored with products. Anyone that knows me knows that I’m a product junkie. I have tons of stuff!

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Gotta Have It - change it up all of the time and I get really bored with products. Anyone that knows me knows that I’m a product junkie. I have tons of stuff!

Great Hydrate - I use <i>Crème de la Mer</i> because I like my face nice and greasy at night before I go to bed.

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Great Hydrate - I use <i>Crème de la Mer</i> because I like my face nice and greasy at night before I go to bed.

Good Sport - I use sunscreen as my moisturizer during the day because I play a lot of tennis, so I’m in the sun all of the time.

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Good Sport - I use sunscreen as my moisturizer during the day because I play a lot of tennis, so I’m in the sun all of the time.

Protect Your Skin - Whenever I’m out watching the kids plays soccer, I always make sure to cover my face with hats or a visor. It’s super-important to shield your skin from the sun when you can. You can rock a cute accessory while you protect your face.

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Protect Your Skin - Whenever I’m out watching the kids plays soccer, I always make sure to cover my face with hats or a visor. It’s super-important to shield your skin from the sun when you can. You can rock a cute accessory while you protect your face.

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Black Beauty - I know us Black girls think it’s not that important, but it really is important to wear sunscreen and be mindful of the effects of the sun. Black will crack under pressure!

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Black Beauty - I know us Black girls think it’s not that important, but it really is important to wear sunscreen and be mindful of the effects of the sun. Black will crack under pressure!

Did You Know? - Both Nia Long and Tamia have beautiful freckles and they insist that their makeup artists always let a few show through their makeup.

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Did You Know? - Both Nia Long and Tamia have beautiful freckles and they insist that their makeup artists always let a few show through their makeup.

Must Have - My go-to product of choice is &lt;i&gt;Aquaphor&lt;/i&gt;. It’s a rich, hydrating balm that’s great to use on rough elbows and feet, and as a lip gloss and eye cream.

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Must Have - My go-to product of choice is <i>Aquaphor</i>. It’s a rich, hydrating balm that’s great to use on rough elbows and feet, and as a lip gloss and eye cream.

Lesson Learned - You hear it all of the time, but always wash your face at night, ladies. Never go to sleep with product on your face. It makes me feel gross and icky and it doesn’t contribute to having youthful skin.

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Lesson Learned - You hear it all of the time, but always wash your face at night, ladies. Never go to sleep with product on your face. It makes me feel gross and icky and it doesn’t contribute to having youthful skin.

Always Remember - Makeup remover wipes are great when you’re tired, but remember, they’re just removing the first layer!

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Always Remember - Makeup remover wipes are great when you’re tired, but remember, they’re just removing the first layer!

Up Next - I’m working on a great project right now. It will be out next February. I’m working with a lot of great producers. If you were a fan of my music before, you’ll be a fan of my music now. I’m not changing a thing.

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Up Next - I’m working on a great project right now. It will be out next February. I’m working with a lot of great producers. If you were a fan of my music before, you’ll be a fan of my music now. I’m not changing a thing.