Jaz Sinclair is in her moment, and she’s letting it glow. Between commanding the screen as one of the standout forces in Gen V and first capturing hearts as a breakout star on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Sinclair has built a career rooted in presence, intuition and quiet power. At a time when Black women are being asked to carry more emotionally, politically, culturally, self-care isn’t indulgence, it’s protection. Now, as one of the faces of Sol de Janeiro’s “Inner Monologue, Rewritten” campaign, Sinclair brings that truth to beauty: less about perfection, more about self-trust, softness, and showing up for yourself fully hydrated and fully human. We caught up with Sinclair to talk self-talk, self-love, and why rewriting the narrative starts from within.
Sol de Janeiro’s “Inner Monologue, Rewritten” campaign is about changing how we speak to ourselves. When did you first become conscious of your own inner dialogue, and what made you realize it needed rewriting?
Well, as a woman raised in America, you definitely acquire an inner monologue that isn’t loving if you’re not paying attention. You get these stories in your head, beliefs that feel like truth until you learn to listen and realize “that wasn’t very nice”. So, for me, the way I talk to myself is so important and always evolving, which is why I thought it would be fun to join Sol de Janeiro’s “Inner Monologue, Rewritten” campaign. The idea of being your own hype woman, celebrating yourself, smelling lovely, and feeling hydrated while you do it was a perfect match for me.
Valentine’s Day often centers romantic love, but this campaign reframes the moment around self-love and renewal. What does self-love look like for you right now—not aspirational, but honestly?
Well, truthfully, self-love for me these days looks like therapy, meditation, and boundaries with a capital B. I try to protect my mornings from too much chaos. I meditate, pray, and say my gratitude out loud (on a good day), then I hop into my morning routine. I drink green tea with a little cream (it’s like a morning milkshake), write, and then get ready for the day. My morning skincare is super simple: vitamin C serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. And then I love to use my Rosa Charmosa Dewy Cream, especially in the winter. It’s so nice to take time for simple, sensory self-care; that feels amazing and smells uplifting.
There’s something powerful about trusting what you feel rather than what you see. How has that lesson followed you off-screen and into your real-life relationship with your body, confidence, and self-image?
I think intuition is incredibly important. Our bodies are so intelligent, and your gut feelings are your body’s way of telling you it knows something before your brain does. I think that when we focus on how we feel rather than how we are perceived, we have an overall more joyful and embodied experience. We get to embrace comfort while exploring what inner beauty truly means.
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In Gen V, your character exists in a hyper-competitive, high-pressure environment where power and perception are constantly colliding. How do you protect your sense of self in spaces—real or fictional?
I think this is where the boundaries bit comes in. When your hours are so long, and the material is so intense, so much of your existence is centered around executing this thing properly. But something I learned is that I have to do that in a way where I bring myself every day. Like, I can’t just go into super-robot-actor mode. I have to be able to be silly on set, feel light and play, because what’s not fun is feeling like you’ve only been a small piece of yourself for an extended period of time. And then you get to wrap feeling full, because you are a person who had an experience, not the experience, ya know?
Both of these roles explore identity under pressure. As an actor, how do you decompress and come back to yourself once the cameras stop rolling?
For me, it’s always a return to nature that resets me. I am happiest when I’m outside and in communion with the rhythms of the world, so taking the time and space to slow down after going so fast is key.
Wellness is often sold as perfection, but this campaign leans into honesty and emotional care. What are the non-negotiables in your wellness routine that keep you balanced, especially during demanding seasons?
Non-negotiables in my wellness routine during busy seasons are good sleep, meditation, drinking water, and keeping up with my daily little rituals. They allow me to slow down and check in with myself. Like, using my favorite Rosa Charmosa Dewy Cream before bed or spritzing myself with Cheriosa 91; taking a moment to connect with my body helps to ground me. I’m a very sensory person, so I love the sensorial aspect of body care as a ritual.
Sol de Janeiro frames self-care as self-celebration rather than correction. What does celebrating yourself look like when no one is watching?
I like to infuse my days with romance, so making myself a meal that looks beautiful, finding a way to be in nature, taking my time with my daily self-care rituals, like drawing a bath, lighting candles and moisturizing, these kinds of things. I celebrate myself by crafting a life I truly enjoy. Slowing down is a huge part of that for me. Being gentle and not feeling the need to be stressed and rushed, even when the world is.
If you could leave people with one reminder this Valentine’s season—about beauty, worth, or self-trust—what would it be?
I would love for people to take Sol de Janeiro’s advice: celebrate ourselves, be kind to ourselves, and recognize our self-worth this Valentine’s season. Also, to remember to remember to slow down and romance yourself and your friends!