“I herald partnerships for our roster of expertise and types at Skai Blue Media, a full advertising company. That may seem like something from talking engagements, to collaborations, to campaigns. I really feel actually fortunate to carry manufacturers like Versace and folks like Marley Dias, the founding father of #1000BlackGirlBooks, collectively—Versace celebrated Marley at their Icons Dinner. I additionally liked bringing Justina Miles’ social partnership with Sample Magnificence to life. She is the primary deaf Black girl to carry out on the Tremendous Bowl halftime present. She’s superb.
I took a psychological well being break from work a few years in the past once I misplaced my sister, Lyric. I moved again to LA, the place I’m from. Throughout that point, I introduced up the thought to begin a basis in my sister’s honor at her alma mater, Stanford College. Whereas Lyric was interning, she observed systemic boundaries that prevented others from interning. Most internships are nonetheless unpaid, and Lyric used to say to me, ‘How can individuals get via the door if they’ll’t even get to the door?’ So via the Lyric McHenry Group Arts Fellowship, we assist fund these alternatives. It’s very close to and pricey to my coronary heart.
It’s humorous to speak about this now, however I had a brief stint on actuality TV once I was on ‘EJNYC’, which was a spin-off of ‘Wealthy Youngsters of Beverly Hills.’ The present centered on my buddy, EJ Johnson. I by no means imagined doing a present, however EJ is sort of a brother to me. I used to be on it with my sister, too. However as you’ll be able to think about, it’s a very dehumanizing house. You’re exposing your life to the world, which might be uncomfortable, and folks really feel like they know you simply by what’s on display screen. I used to be nonetheless in class when the present aired, so I’d go to class and folks would stare at me. It’s hilarious to look again at it now, however I’m so glad that I acquired to do it with my pals. I don’t essentially see myself doing that once more, however by no means say by no means.
SKINCARE
I take a bathe within the morning, however I by no means wash my face within the bathe as a result of the water is just too sizzling. Once I get out, I exploit Retrouvé’s Baume Ultime Physique Oil whereas my pores and skin continues to be a bit of moist. I douse myself in it. Then I instantly placed on Glossier’s Milky Jelly Cleanser. I like Retrouvé’s priming pads, which calmly exfoliate, in addition to the Eye Focus and Nutrient face serum. I exploit it totally on my cheekbones but additionally my neck—don’t overlook about your neck! Relying on the day, I’d use Retrouvé’s face oil or Intensive Replenishing moisturizer for extra hydration and glow. Oh, and the Eye Focus is admittedly nice as a lip balm, too. I clearly love Retrouvé. My pores and skin might be fairly dry in some areas, and I discover that it actually loves that model. Additionally, I like the model’s airless packaging. Lots of skincare firms use plastic bottles that allow tons of sunshine and oxygen in, so the merchandise don’t final as lengthy. I like ending off the morning by misting myself with Heritage Retailer’s rosewater. I’ve used it since I used to be a bit of lady. It retains my pores and skin so hydrated and it’s good aromatherapy. Generally I’ll spray on a layer of Topicals’ Light mist if I really feel like my pores and skin wants it. I have to get higher with sunscreen, however once I do put on it, I like Neutrogena’s Clear Face SPF 30.
I hardly ever put on make-up all through the day, so I don’t really feel like I have to do an excessive amount of in the best way of cleaning at night time. I exploit Neutrogena’s make-up remover wipes earlier than utilizing one other priming pad to ensure I acquired all of the sweat and filth off my face. Then it’s largely the identical as my morning routine, though I’d throw in Retrouvé’s Dynamic Nourishing Face Cream on any areas which might be particularly dry, like little patches behind my ears. I like Beautology Lab’s cryo firming instruments at night time, too. I hold them within the freezer, rinse them off with some lukewarm water, and therapeutic massage my face. They make me really feel like I’m at a spa. I even use them on my neck and again.
Once I need a masks second, I change between Activist’s Mānuka Honey Masks and Fenty’s Cookies N Clear Clay Masks. Because it’s antibacterial and anti inflammatory, the Activist masks is so good across the time of my interval, when my chin can get a bit of irritated. You’ll be able to put it throughout your face or spot deal with with a bit of Q-tip. Fenty’s masks doesn’t truly scent like cookies and cream, by the best way. It doesn’t scent the perfect, but it surely’s good while you want a deep clear. Oh, and I battle with dry lips—I’ve a bunch of Chapsticks round me always—and each occasionally, I exploit MAC’s Lip Scrubtious. It’s so mild however will get all that lifeless pores and skin off.
I get facials twice a month. I see Elizabeth Grace Hand, the founding father of Stallë Studios. Jami Heidegger, the founding father of Retrouvé, launched me to her. I used to be by no means massive on facials till I met Elizabeth, however I’ve realized a lot from her and she or he’s actually the one one I belief to the touch my face.
MAKEUP
I would like my make-up to make me seem like an elevated model of myself. Earlier than I begin, I placed on Retrouvé’s Nutrient face serum and rosewater so my face seems additional glowy. I like Beautyblender’s Bounce basis in 3.65. It’s nice for darkish circles below my eyes, and naturally, I exploit a Beautyblender to pat it in. Then I’m going in with the Laura Mercier highlighting powder in Indiscretion, a rose gold, on my cheekbones and nostril. I give myself a slight contour with the Tom Ford Soleil Glow bronzer, which I particularly love on my cheekbones. For blush, I like Chanel’s Baume Essentiel in Dragée. I’ve been utilizing it endlessly. It’s the proper shade of pink.
Audrey Hepburn is one in every of my idols, and due to her, a cat eye is my signature. It’s so stylish. I exploit MAC’s eye kohl in Teddy, a chocolatey brown, and MAC’s Brushstroke liner in Brushblack, which is the perfect ever. Lots of liners might be too chunky, however this one completely cinches your eye. It lays very nicely. I like MAC’s Massive Enhance Fibre Gel, too. It’s nice for a feathered forehead. If I’m going to an occasion, I’d use false lashes, however normally, I identical to L’Oreal’s Panorama mascara. It’s actually so good that you simply don’t want falsies. Oh, and I realized from make-up artist Raisa Flowers to make use of Retrouvé’s Eye Focus on my lids for a bit of shiny look. It’s actually, actually cute. When that’s all accomplished, I set it with Milk’s Hydro Grip setting spray.
I all the time do the identical lip combo—MAC’s M·A·Cximal lipstick in Twig Twist, a brownish pink, topped with the Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Amped, which is my favourite gloss stick ever. It’s so hydrating and the colour is so enjoyable.
HAIR
I used to mannequin, and at one level, I needed to dye my hair a darkish black. Then I dyed my hair ombre-blonde, so it’s been via the works. I’m nonetheless making an attempt to get it again to its pure coloration, and I’m virtually there. It’s actually thick and curly, and I’ve a variety of it. I wash it perhaps three to 4 instances a month. I like Sample Magnificence’s curl cleaning shampoo and light-weight conditioner. The leave-in-conditioner detangles my hair by itself principally. I put it in and I don’t have to try this a lot afterwards. Then I exploit Fekkai’s Tremendous Power+ restore masks two to a few instances a month when my hair wants some additional love.
I’ve used Moroccanoil’s hair oil since center college. It smells so good, to start with, however generally I’ve frizzies and it lays them down actually properly. My hair feels so silky once I use it. I’ll say that Zaire’s edge management is the perfect I’ve used. I exploit Zaire’s edge brush, too. Each make styling really easy.
By way of hair removing, I get Brazilians at J Sisters, and generally they’ll do minor eyebrow plucking in order that they don’t look completely insane. Once I go to LA, Damōne Roberts is my go-to and the one particular person I actually belief with my brows.
NAILS
I’m obsessive about chrome-everything and that features my nails. I’m going to Shero Nail Spa on the Higher East Facet each three weeks and get dip nails. Silver chrome is normally my go-to as a result of it offers my nails a mirror impact that’s cool and stylish. I like French ideas, too. They’re actually cute to me as a result of I used to get them once I was little. Generally I’ll get the tip a special coloration, like a pink or a turquoise.
FRAGRANCE
I’ve worn Laura Mercier’s Vanille since—no exaggeration—center college, and it’s nonetheless the one fragrance I exploit. Lots of vanilla scents can scent low-cost and too candy, however Laura Mercier’s is so delicate and discreet, however noticeable on the identical time. And really, on prime of my fragrance, I exploit Kiehl’s Crème de Corps, which smells like milk and honey. The mix of the 2 is ideal.
In the meantime, Madison Utendahl’s Burnout Burner is one in every of my favourite candles. I burn it after a protracted day at work, and it’s very therapeutic. It appears like a reward that helps me launch the completely different feelings I maintain on to in the course of the day, which is loads for a candle, I do know.”
—As instructed to Daise Bedolla
Photographed by Alexandra Genova in New York on April 20, 2024