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Rae, 33, wrote on Twitter Monday that she \"had so much fun being a part of @COVERGIRL’s #TruBlendMatteMade campaign. This foundation is [fire] – transfer resistant, pore minimizing with 12-hour comfort matte and oil control—all in 40 beautiful shades. Inspired by the infinite, made for you.\"

The self-described \"drugstore beauty shopper\" also told PeopleStyle that she's personally excited about these 40 shades, particularly because she's felt \"left out\" not only in Hollywood but \"every day\" as an African American woman.

Had so much fun being a part of @COVERGIRL’s #TruBlendMatteMade campaign. This foundation is ??– transfer resistant, pore minimizing with 12-hour comfort matte and oil control—all in 40 beautiful shades. Inspired by the infinite, made for you. #IAmWhatIMakeUp pic.twitter.com/E2VXhARqDa

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) July 2, 2018

\"Lucky for me I grew up with a lot of representation so I knew it was possible, but I can’t imagine younger generations not seeing themselves,\" she added.

Rae continued, \"That there’s so much attention being paid to making sure that people are being included and represented, and CoverGirl is making that a priority and I feel like I can get behind that. This particular foundation and the messaging overall has people embracing who they are and their individuality in a way that’s really being celebrated right now.\"

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The creator of \"Insecure\" joins 70-year-old model Maye Musk and professional motorcycle racer Shelina Moreda, among others, for the new CoverGirl campaign. The brand created a 13:43 digital ad, directed by Australian director, Kim Gehrig.

The advertisement boasts only 60-seconds of an actual ad. The rest is just a seemingly infinite list of names of people who inspired this new collection.

CoverGirl is following the trend to bring more shades to customers who are now demanding to be included.

Rihanna's FentyBeauty was celebrated when it launched with 40 foundation shades last year, prompting other beauty brands -- such as Revlon, Tarte and Dior -- to follow suit. And brands like Make Up For Ever even made sure their costumers knew that they've always had 40 foundation shades.

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