Coco Rocha Beauty Interview
Supermodel Coco Rocha Shares Her Pale-Girl Skin Care Secrets
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Coco Rocha's mind-blowing bone structure and pearly white smile is a recipe for supermodel perfection. That's why she's graced the covers of Vogue and mentored young-model hopefuls on The Face. She's an expert in front of the camera! At the launch of Clarisonic's new collaboration with Keith Haring, I got to witness her famous posing skills up close and sit down with the catwalk regular. During our chat, the new mom dished on her postbaby workout routine, the one sunscreen that has saved her skin, and the three things she never leaves the house without for a night on the town. Keep reading to find out her supermodel secrets.
On Her Beauty Routine
POPSUGAR: So you just became a new mom, congrats on your baby! How has your beauty routine changed since giving birth?
Coco Rocha: "I definitely have less time, and I’m doing everything when she's napping or in a good mood. I try to wash my face and put on my skin care while she's in her crib. Showering must always be saved for later, and makeup has to be quicker. I just throw the baby on the bed, put on eyeliner, and run out the door."
Her Postbaby Exercise Routine
PS: How do you stay in shape?
CR: "Since having a baby, I wouldn't say I've been working out much — having a baby is a complete workout.
I have the strongest arms since my daughter is now 20 pounds, and she can’t walk. So I am carrying her around everywhere. For the moms out there that can’t find time to go to the gym, there are so many cool blogs and YouTube channels where there are great tips for working out with your baby."
Her Top Skin Care Tip
PS: Do you have any diet tips for great skin?
CR: "Drinking a ton of water is always important. I’m a fair-skinned girl, so as much as I love to go out and enjoy the beach on a holiday, in reality I’m always completely covered up or under an umbrella. I try my best to protect myself from the sun, so I am always using SPF. I’ve been a fan of Kiehl's SPF ($38) for years. It's one of the few formulas that don't irritate my skin. When it comes to my diet, I don’t really hold back. Whatever I want, I have. I definitely enjoy healthy meals, but I also just love to eat what I want."
Coco's Makeup Essentials
PS: So when you’re headed out to a party or just a night out, what three things do you always have in your purse?
CR: "I always have lipstick, if I’m wearing any. Some days if I’m wearing a dark eye I carry my eyeliner to keep my makeup sharp throughout the day. And I also never leave the house without coverup. I always have a runny nose [or something], so I always want to have a nice foundation. I’m very blue under the eyes, so I like to have something to help cover my veins and dark circles."
Her Selfie Secrets
PS: What tips do you have for nailing the perfect selfie?
CR: "I'm not the biggest fan of selfies, but my best tip would be to not take yourself too seriously — it’s just a photo. So let go, and just have fun."
How She Stays Zen
PS: Do you have a life motto?
CR: "'It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice.' That's something I always try to keep in mind and live by every day."
