Kristen Noel Crawley's Self-Care Methods
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In Tokyo for the Dior fashion show. It was a fateful shopping trip that led Kristen Noelle Crawley (open in new tab) to a giant wall of lip masks. Natural collagen masks in the shape of lips. From there, KNC Beauty was born. What started as a single selfie-perfect lip mask, KNC Beauty has grown into a beloved skincare product line that includes eye masks, full-face masks, lip scrubs and balms, and more. And Crawley doesn't stop there. Earlier this year, the L.A.-based entrepreneur made her impact even greater by launching the KNC School of Beauty (opens in new tab), which helps fellow black female entrepreneurs navigate the beauty industry and build successful businesses. Here's how she gets it done in less than 24 hours. [First, drink a glass of spring water, then a glass of cold-pressed juice, then brew your morning coffee.
Depending on the day, it may take no time at all, or it may take an hour and a half if you really intend to do it.
Skin care: a double dose of cleansing and moisturizing. I love Summer Fridays Super Amino Cleanser (opens in new tab), followed by Clé de Peau Foam Cleanser (opens in new tab). Next, I use Royal Fern Toner (opens in new tab), then Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Serum (opens in new tab), and Dior's Capture Totale Cream (opens in new tab). Finally, use La Mer's Geneissance Eye Cream (opens in new tab) and finish with a little OG Rose Supa Balm (opens in new tab) on the lips.
Hair: I'm not very good at setting my hair, so I try to have a professional set it as much as possible. I like to brush my hair and walk out the door.
Shiny skin, and a pop of color in the eyes, bright orange, winged eyeliner or a purple smokey eye.
Always fresh pressed juice. I love scrambled eggs with toast and avocado and toasted sesame oil. So delicious!
I have never had much time to work out, but since being quarantined, my husband and I have started taking regular walks around the neighborhood. It's a great way to get in touch with nature and learn about each other's days.
We take a bath, add a spoonful of Laura Mercier's Fresh Fig Honey Bath (opens in a new tab), pour a glass of Malbec, and watch a crappy comedy on Netflix.
Thé Cachemire by Dior Parfums (opens in new tab)
Profound RF, which you get at Dr. Ben Talei's office, a non-surgical radiofrequency treatment that tightens skin and stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, new collagen and elastin.
A chic and cheap favorite
KNC Beauty Star Eye Mask! (opens in new tab)
Lil Kim in the 90s.
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Depending on my mood, it can be anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour and a half. Some nights I do a full facial routine that includes steaming, extractions, exfoliating, masking, and moisturizing. Before bed, she puts her hair up and rinses her face using the same process as in the morning.
Supa Balm in OG Rose (opens in new tab) to keep lips hydrated, a large glass of spring water, and Morgan Lane Sleeping Silk Eye Mask (opens in new tab).
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