Skincare routine: “My skin is very oily and prone to allergic reactions and breakouts. I wash my face morning and night with Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser ($9). For whatever reason, my skin loves it. Since I have oily skin, I keep things light in the morning. I usually use an exfoliating toner like Pixi Glow Tonic ($35) post-cleanse. After that, if I'm feeling dry in some areas, I'll apply Bioderma Hydrabio Serum ($10), a light eye cream, Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel ($20), and a dedicated SPF. At night, I remove makeup with Bioderma Sensibio H2O ($11), wash with Vanicream, and then use more serious serums and exfoliants.”
Why I’ve never had Botox: “Frankly, it's not something I want to spend my money on. Also, my mom and my aunts on both sides of my family have aged really well, and I’m 90 percent sure none of them have had Botox. Still, even though it's not something I want to do, I really don't like when people shame others for choosing to have cosmetic work done, including Botox. You should be able to do what you feel is right for your skin.”
Open to it in the future? “I'll try anything once, but I doubt Botox will become part of my skincare routine in the future.”
