WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey
The downside of being a beauty writer is that people always assume that I’m judging them—that their makeup is not enough or too much, or that the products they are using are somehow the wrong ones. The truth is I’m always curious about self-care—because I find infinite delight in the process (most days). When someone pulls lipstick, hand cream, or face wash out of their bag, I want to know what it is, why they use it, and most importantly, if I need it.
Taking care of yourself can be a little treat every day, whether your routine is super simple or totally high maintenance. In this issue, we turned to our readers for their go-to favorites. Not surprisingly, the products are as unique as the readers that use them. Here we take a virtual peek inside their makeup bags. Hope you find your new favorite!
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Kristin Heinrich
Kristin always looks fabulous, as any fashion stylist should, but she also manages to look great working out, which is where I usually see her. @Kristin_Heinrich_Style
Kristin’s Faves
Revision Intellishade Original
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads
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Rauhdah Rahman
Rauhdah’s routine is all about self-care and as a yoga instructor, her daily routine is mostly about serious skin care (skin care junkies run in her family), quick and easy makeup, and a good waterproof mascara.
Rauhdah’s Faves
Milk Makeup Kush Waterproof Mascara
RMS Beauty Un Cover-Up Concealer and Lip2Cheek in Paradise
Charlotte Tilbury Superstar Lips in Pillow Talk
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream
Josh Rosebrook Advanced Hydration Mask and Hydrating Accelerator
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Ray Wilkinson
Ray’s routine is self-described as simple, but it works for this empty-nester engineer and mom of twin college-age boys. I have known Ray since we were in high school and whatever she is doing, it’s working—she hasn’t changed a bit.
Ray’s Faves
Maybelline The Colossal Washable Volum’ Express Mascara
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Essentiel
Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner
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Nell and Clare Downey
College students are usually the Chapstick and mascara types, but I guess if you are my daughters, the beauty bug rubs off on you. People always ask if I ever do their makeup for them and the answer is a big no—thanks to YouTube, this generation knows all the tricks.
Nell’s Faves
It Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Treatment
Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Catsuit Lipstick in Rebel Rose
Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Kitten Karma
Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eyeliner in Verushka Mink
Clare’s Faves
Laura Mercier Caviar Chrome Veil Liquid Eye Shadow in Rosegold Metal
It Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Mascara
Palmer’s Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil
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Molly Snyder
Molly has three grown children, is an avid exerciser, and works part time at Anthropologie. She loves wine and chocolate—and these beauty go-tos that work so well for her lifestyle. Her smile is infectious!
Molly’s Faves
Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color
Sunday Riley Juno Essential Face Oil
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée Honey Bath