Ina Beissner

To me, beauty goes beyond just physical appearance, it includes a sense of well-being and authenticity. I believe that true beauty comes from within. It’s about accepting ourselves, appreciating our individuality, and recognizing what makes us unique. I believe that beauty is also found in confidence and kindness—how we treat ourselves and others truly matters. I appreciate naturalness and simplicity and I see beauty as a reflection to a healthy lifestyle—nourishing our bodies with wholesome food, staying active, and taking care of our mental health.

I believe in a minimal yet effective skincare routine. In the mornings, I start by washing my face only with water in the shower to preserve my skin’s natural oils. After that, I apply Dr. Hauschka’s Clarifying Toner. Recently, I’ve added the NO Cosmetics eye roll-on with retinoids, which I use around my eyes and nasolabial folds. Next, I apply Barbara Sturm’s Vitamin C Serum, followed by Weleda’s Skin Food Moisturizer in winter or Susanne Kaufmann’s Nourishing Day Cream in summer. I finish my morning routine with SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense sunscreen. In the evening, I cleanse my face with Susanne Kaufmann’s Purifying Cleansing Gel, followed again by Dr. Hauschka’s Clarifying Toner. Then, I apply IOPE’s Super Bounce Serum, followed by either Susanne Kaufmann’s Nourishing Night Cream or Rowse’s Regenerate Night Serum with Bakuchiol. Throughout the day, I keep my lips hydrated with Byredo Lip Balm or Dr. Hauschka’s Lip Balm as needed. On weekends, I love to do gua sha or cupping for my face or body, along with some face yoga to activate my facial muscles and improve elasticity.

I got married this summer and asked Ischrak, a makeup artist who had worked on my previous campaigns, to give me a tutorial for my civil wedding so that I could do my own makeup, as I had barely used makeup before. I still don’t apply makeup every day unless I have plans. For a simplified version of my wedding makeup during the day, I mix my lighter Bobbi Brown concealer and darker Gucci Concentré De Beauté Multiuse Longwear Concealer in Shade 38N Medium with my moisturizer and apply it everywhere my skin is red. For blush, I use the Petal Blush Stick from Westman Atelier (which I also apply from time to time on my eyelids and lips) along with Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter as a highlighter. I try to avoid mascara during the day, but if I need to wear it, I swear by EYE WANT YOU MASCARA from Westman Atelier. Lastly, I shape and seal my brows with Got2B brow gel. For the evening, I love starting with KIKO MILANO Pure Clean Scrub & Peel wipes to exfoliate my skin and lips before applying makeup—a great tip from Ischrak. I use Laura Mercier’s Pure Canvas Primer followed by Hermès Plein Air Baum De Teint Perfecteur Naturel Foundation. I contour with Tom Ford’s Shade and Illuminate Contour Duo and apply Hermès Rose Apricot Blush before using the light highlighter from the Tom Ford Duo Contour. If I’m in the mood, I like to apply Les 4 Ombres in Warm Memories from Chanel as eyeshadow or use Sisley’s So Intense Eyeliner instead. To finish off my look, I apply mascara EYE WANT YOU MASCARA from Westman Atelier and contour my lips with MAC’s Whirl Lip Pencil and emphasize them with lip balm. Lastly I shape and seal again my brows with Got2B brow gel.

Being half Dominican and having naturally curly hair, I exclusively trust Dominican hair products. I visit my Dominican hairdresser every week for a blowout, relying on her expertise and the products she uses. During the summer, I love to embrace my natural curls. My go-to products include a Dominican leave-in conditioner, a curl-defining mousse, and Redken’s All Soft Argan-6 Oil, which I apply either as a final step with my curly hair or after blow-drying for added moisture and shine. Additionally, I make it a priority to perform regular scalp massages with a scalp brush to encourage healthy hair growth..

I recently started exploring supplements while doing a 5-day juice cleanse with friends. My friend Camila recommended beginning with WELLECO’s best-selling The Super Elixir Daily Greens, which contains over 40 premium whole foods, herbal extracts, vitamins, and minerals. I also use their Nourishing Protein Powder, adding either Maca powder or Magnesium powder and mixing it with almond milk. The juice cleanse worked wonders for me; it was incredibly energizing, and I felt it was beneficial to give my gut a break. As a result, I’ve decided to incorporate this routine into the first few days of every month for a couple of days.

I have loved Escentric 01 from Escentric Molecules since I discovered it over 16 years ago. It has been challenging to find a new fragrance that could compare until I encountered Gypsy Water from Byredo.