Her scent: “My sense of smell is very key to the different chapters in my life. For example, I wore the same scent throughout awards season, and then I stopped as soon as it was over. I can’t tell you what it was—it’s a secret. At the moment I’m wearing Jouer Perfume Oil ($42). It’s a gardenia scent, not too overpowering. I don’t usually like florals, but this one is fresh and pleasant.”
Her nails: “A nail is a great place to have a bright color and add dynamism to your look. Right now I’m wearing Lancome’s Blue Marine Chic ($15). A soft pink nude polish is good too. It’s also very important for me to give my nails a break from polish every couple of days. I have very strong nails, but they need the sun.”
Her flawless skin: “Avocado oil is a big thing for me. I discovered it last year, and at first I was using it just on my body, but then I realized it works on my face, and my hair too, for that matter! It’s a one-stop shop. Especially in the wintertime, when my skin is drier, it really seeps in and leaves it nice and lush. You can get it in the health food store, next to the olive oil and vegetable oil. Lancôme’s Advanced Genifique Serum ($134) is also great, especially on long flights.”
Speedy makeup: “Lancome’s Hypnose Mascara ($27.50) is nice because it has a curvy brush, so you can get it on in one or two swoops. Because I have dark skin, color on my cheeks often looks too pronounced, but Lancome’s Blush Subtil in Aplum gives me a healthy look without being conspicuous.”
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Lupita’s Beauty Secrets was originally published on blackdoctor.org
