In the ultimate quest for inner beauty and outer radiance, Marie Claire asked some of her favorite trailblazers to share their secrets for finding balance in their busy lives. Published in Beauty Inside & Out.

Michelle Phan (opens in new tab), Vietnamese-American makeup artist and founder of Em Cosmetics (opens in new tab), is already a beauty industry veteran at age 33. What keeps her forever positive is her commitment to self-care: The most "friendly" self-care I do every day is skin care. The most "friendly" self-care I do every day is skin care. It's something I've always believed in since I was young," says Juan, who just launched his first skincare product, Face Cuddle Moisture Balm. (Open in new tab) "Even the idea of just touching your face and loving your face is really intentional in the process." Beyond this, Fan talks about her skin rituals, her love of soothing binaural beats, and her comforting take on chicken noodle soup.

PhiScience Mega Hydrate (opens in new tab) 'I can drink water throughout the day and still feel thirsty and dehydrated. This supplement helps my body produce more water molecules. It takes in hydrogen and mixes it with oxygen in the body to create water. It is similar to hyaluronic acid in the skin, but in the body. It is one of the few supplements [I have used] that I actually felt a big difference."

Global Healing Center Oxypowder (open in new tab) "This detox supplement is very gentle. It uses oxygen to stimulate bowel movements, but it is more natural and gentle than chemical laxatives. I feel detoxed and can just mix it with my morning juice."

Cire Trudon Candles (opens in new tab) "Candles have a wonderful power to transport you, and Cire Trudon is the oldest candle maker in France, making candles for Marie Antoinette. They used to make candles for Marie Antoinette. Another favorite candle is Byredo's Burning Rose (opens in new tab). I think it is also Taylor Swift's favorite."

Deluxe Moon App (opens in new tab) "This is one of my favorite apps. I love watching the phases of the moon. Or when I want to do an intentional manifestation prayer or meditation, it helps me plan for the full moon... I also love The Pattern (opens in new tab) and have been sharing this app with all my friends. I feel their numerology and astrology is pretty accurate."

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Sensory Deprivation. "Kind of weird, but I listen to binaural beats (opens in new tab). I lay in bed with headphones on and zone out for 20 to 30 minutes. Afterwards, I feel very light-headed and good. It feels like a sensory deprivation tank. before COVID, I used to go to Just Float (open in new tab) in LA once a month. I feel everything blocked out and the tension eases. It's the best nap of my life."

EM Cosmetics Lip Cushion Nourishing Balm (opens in new tab) "This not only makes me feel beautiful, it makes me feel good. . My lips feel really nourished and cared for."

SkinCeuticals Eye Cream (opens in new tab) "This is my go-to eye cream. I don't finish my morning and evening routine without it."

Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer (opens in new tab) "Very good for my face."

Fanola Nutricare Restructuring Mask (opens in new tab) "It's just incredible, one of my favorite hair care products."

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1. Skin on of 6 bone-in chicken thighs (or your favorite cut) in a pot and bring to a boil. If making vegetarian, use 2-3 cups of mushrooms or other vegetables; after 20 minutes, remove chicken, remove skin, and chop finely.

2. Add 2 cups of chicken stock to the boiled water with the chicken and 2 cups of long grain rice. Simmer slowly until porridge-like (about 1 hour). Return the chicken.

3. Place in individual bowls and top with a little fish sauce (I'm Vietnamese and prefer fish sauce, but it adds umami flavor, so use to your taste). You can also top with garlic chili sauce and Maggi soy sauce. It's simple and delicious at its best.