These Are the Products Hailey Bieber's Facialist Uses to Keep Her Skin Hydrated
Celebrity aestheticians give their SOS methods to combat dehydrated skin.
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After a summer of sun, sand, and that long-haul flight to Tokyo, your skin probably feels parched. Dehydrated. Dare I even say withered? It’s okay—I’m right there with you.
Somebody recently described my skin as desert-like, and I actually agreed. So I took my troubles to some of the world's best celebrity aestheticians, who have been trusted to get the likes of Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, and Hailey Bieber to chat about the SOS measures they take to rehydrate their clients’ skin— for that red-carpet event tonight and for years to come.
Dehydrated skin can occur for a multitude of reasons: One too many drinks last night? Just got off of a long flight? Recently changed climates? Any of these occurrences and more can lead to dehydrated, dry, skin. However, not to worry—ingredients like hyaluronic acid,
A version of this story appears in the August 2023 issue of ELLE.
“UV rays and free radicals from the sun cause cellular damage. Layer a hydrating serum with antioxidants, like Allies of Skin Multi Hyaluronic Antioxidant Hydration Serum, after cleansing. The hydrating ingredients will reduce flakiness, and the antioxidants will help fight skin damage. Then your moisture barrier can start to function properly.” — Nayamka Roberts-Smith, Los Angeles-based facialist
Celebrity client: Cardi B
“First, you need to quench from the inside out. I like to drink Hallstein water, which is pristine and unprocessed— it’s bottled from an aquifer at the base of Austria’s Dachstein mountain. Next, pat clean skin with a hydrating serum, then top off with something to seal it in, like my Secret Sauce SS01. Think of it as a nutritional supplement for your skin—it has fatty acids, ceramides, and phytocholesterols from plants to help combat water loss.” — Iván Pol, celebrity facialist
Celebrity clients: Hoyeon Jung and Miranda Kerr
“Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the best humectant for skin, but serums that only contain HA are not enough. Try a product where it’s paired with glycerin or aloe vera. I formulated The Hydrating Toner with that in mind; it has hyaluronic acid and lipids to help with water loss prevention. I also like the Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum.” — Biba De Sousa, Los Angeles-based facialist
Celebrity clients: Miley Cyrus and Hailey Bieber
“A gentle cream cleanser, not an exfoliating one, will hydrate the skin starting at step one. Look for one that says ‘pH balancing’ on the label. I like either Forlle’d Hyalogy P-effect Clearance Cleansing or AlumierMD Purifying Gel Cleanser. When you wash your face, remember to massage in upward motions, as this removes tension.” — Guendalina Gennari, London-based facialist
Celebrity clients: Jodie Turner-Smith and Carey Mulligan
AlumierMD Purifying Gel Cleanser
“To treat dry skin, I recommend a gentle form of exfoliation. Enzymes are my favorite medium for exfoliating dry skin, because they are super gentle and work by digesting dead cells only. They don’t break down or disrupt live cells, which means there’s none of the peeling, sensitivity, or downtime that chemical exfoliants can cause. Jan Marini Skin Zyme, a creamy mask made of papaya enzymes, is my all-time favorite product in this category. I use it anytime I want my skin to look polished and radiant, up to three times a week.” — Candace Marino, celebrity facialist
Celebrity client: Grimes
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