A first-generation Dominican-American born and raised in New York City, Thatiana Diaz is the editor in chief of Remezcla, a media brand for the Latine community. In her personal life, she opts for minimal day-to-day looks and embraces vibrant makeup for big events. "Less is more" is her typical approach, but when it comes to concerts and festivals, she prefers to immerse herself fully in the vibe of the artist or venue and let her makeup reflect that.
Her relationship with beauty has largely been characterized by evolution. Initially, she says, she tried to assimilate into exclusionary spaces by straightening her curly hair and following trends. With time and age, though, she began to celebrate her natural hair and features. Now, her relationship with beauty is largely about feeling good and comfortable. "I want the products I use on my face and hair to make me feel good," she says. "They should never make me feel like I'm physically or mentally disconnected from myself."
Her mother's best beauty advice is to moisturize: keep your skin well-nourished and always have lip balm on hand. "With all the buzz about repairing your skin barrier in the beauty industry these days, I have to say my mom was way ahead of the game," she says. "It turns out she was right — dryness can worsen many skin concerns, even signs of aging."
