Less is more. It’s definitely an inside job. But also, thank god for TikTok and my friends who share their true beauty holy grails.
What does Beauty mean to you?
On Skincare
At night time, I foam cleanse, then do some AUTEUR toner if I remember, followed by a night serum, then Augustinus Bader cream.
In the morning, I rinse my face with water, do my NuFACE if I remember, an incredible serum I got in Italy (do not ask me the name), and a touch of cream and a lot of SPF. It took me a while to be a daily SPF user because I love my face when it’s freckled, but then I learned that’s just sun damage and I will suffer for it later on (heart breaks).
In Ariella's File
‘Love a little NuFace in the morning!’
‘The Auteur is amazing because of the smell, and it makes my skin so clear in the AM.’
‘I’m newly obsessed with the ODDITY Resonant scent. It smells RICH, in the best way.’
‘All I will say is, Crown Affair leave-in conditioner is MAGIC.’
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‘Anything Saie – I love their stuff.’
On Haircare
This is an area that requires major improvement for me as a Seborrheic dermatitis girlie. All I will say is, Crown Affair leave-in conditioner is MAGIC.
On Make-up
My everyday makeup is; got2be eyebrow gel to fluff up my overplucked brows (that never grew back since high school – everyone BEWARE). SAIE concealer under the eyes, SAIE blush, a touch of ILIA mascara, and the closest lip gloss I can find.
My nighttime routine is basically the same, but I will add some eye shadow in warm neutral tones, along with Chanel eyeliner and of course, Charlotte Tilbury lip liner, OR newly, SAIE. I love their stuff !
On Health and Wellness
I love supplements WHEN I remember to take them!!!!! How do I get better at this? When I do, it’s SEED probiotic in the AM, NAD supplement, and Vitamin D. For many years I did not take these – this health journey and determining what works for me is ongoing. It’s always about slowing down and listening to your body, and treating it with care and consciousness. It’s about embodying a sense of gratitude for all that it does for us, every day. I’m finally starting to grasp the idea that if I want to be in this body for a long time, the choices I make today are so important.
On Rituals
My rituals are – massages, at least twice a month. Love a little NuFace in the morning. Not going on Instagram until 10 AM — I have an app I pay for and it blocks that thing really well. I try to drink A LOT of water (bottles with straws help) I dabble in 12-3-30 when I go to the gym, and try to do Pilates when I can.
On Fragrance
BYREDO Reine Du Nuit will always feel like ME. It’s sexy but playful and reminds me of a time in my life when the possibilities felt endless. I’m newly obsessed with the ODDITY Resonant scent. It smells RICH, in the best way.
Your Beauty Secrets..
BIAFIN in the summer after a hot day at the beach, and Beauty of Joseon sunscreen all year round.
Ariella's Directory
Ingrid Tsung facialist in NYC (thank you Jen Brill)
Massages at SPENCERS
Nails by Sayaka at Curvy Lashes in Midtown
BODY SCRUB at Wi Spa in LA
Hair Color by Ashley at BEAUTY SUPPLY in NYC
Blow out by ANNE at 18 Pell.
‘I love the Bader cream because it’s helped tighten my skin, and reduce my pore size. It’s also rich! We love.’