Felicia Leatherwood says that a beauty icon is someone who can strike a delicate balance between influencing and representing. "A beauty icon's creative influence has a significant range," Leatherwood tells POPSUGAR. "From natural looks to the most elaborate art spreads."
Leatherwood's beauty icons of this generation are Issa Rae and Rihanna. "They have such an impactful and versatile presence. They will have staying power for generations to come."
Additionally, Leatherood says newcomer Jonica Booth who stars in HBO Max's "Rap Sh!t" is a beauty icon on the rise. "From the looks she is able to effortlessly pull off on the show, to the creative and natural presence that she is establishing, I will be keeping an eye out for her," she says.