The American model, Instagram heavyweight, Kérastase muse and author of the bestselling book My Body discusses sun protection, haircare and how to silence your inner critic.
I wake up between
“7 and 8am to the sound of my [two-year-old] son’s babbling. I put him to bed around 7pm and – it’s pretty cool for me – he sleeps for 12 hours straight. Recently he woke up in the night. He’s teething, so it’s nothing out of the ordinary.”
To wind down in the evening
“[I’m] in my bed, watching TikTok or reading a book. But I often sink quickly.”
For hair products
“I try to choose the greenest formulas and refillable products, like my Kérastase shampoos. I have a lot of hair but [each strand] is thin, so I need a bit of texture. I’m not very good at hairstyling and I don’t like spending time [styling it], so I take care of it so I don’t have to worry too much about [styling]. I apply the Kérastase Elixir three times a week to damp ends to keep them healthy.”
My obsession is skincare
“It’s probably related to the fact I’m 31 years old. It didn’t interest me so much when I was 20! I clean my skin thoroughly every night and hydrate it like crazy. And now I protect it from the sun. My new thing is that I no longer go out without SPF. The one I use is perfect because it is tinted.”
I sometimes go without makeup
“It can be difficult because I’m immediately photographed as soon as I’m on the street. But I try to wear less makeup. I am a very organised person and this is reflected in my makeup kit. It contains 10 products all carefully selected for their effectiveness and/or versatility. I use an Anastasia Beverly Hills brow pencil [everywhere] – on the lips as well as my moles and freckles to accentuate them. And I use a palette with powder and cream textures on my lips, my cheeks and the bridge of my nose.”
I do not follow any diet
“When I’m stressed or going through a tough time I naturally eat less. And the reverse [happens] when I’m happy. My relationship with food is inseparable from my level of happiness.”
My best tip is self-confidence
“I think women are still terribly lacking [in this area] compared with men. We have this internal critic and we have a hard time silencing it. We are afraid of what people will say and of appearing stupid when we open our mouths. We focus on what others will think of us – badly, of course. However, most of the time they probably think… nothing at all!”
Shop Emily Ratajkowski’s beauty look:
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil, $72 at Kérastase
Kérastase Nutritive Shampoo For Dry Hair, $54 at Kérastase
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, $40 at Sephora
Westman Atelier Contour Stick, $80 at Mecca
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