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Jessica Cruel's Beauty Edit

“You'll be surprised to hear that I don't wear makeup to the office. That's because I am all about skin. My main focus is preserving the amazing skin that I have with preventative treatments (RF microneedling) and skin-care products (retinol). When the whole high-maintenance-to-be-low-maintenance convo kicked off on TikTok, I felt I had finally found my beauty cohort. As a Leo, I'm also really into big, healthy hair, which means I never miss a trim appointment. I always go for deep conditioner and scalp scrub, and I rely on wigs as a protective style if I want a completely new look.” – Jessica Cruel, editor in chief

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Cécred

Moisturizing Deep Conditioner

Donna's Recipe

Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Hair Cream

Pattern

Retractable Comb

Head & Shoulders

Royal Oils Scalp Care Shampoo

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Jones Road

The Best Blush

Slip

Skinny Scrunchies

Glow Recipe

Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser

SK-II

Pitera Facial Treatment Essence

The Beauty Sandwich

Snatching Sauce

Kate Somerville

HydraKate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops

Shani Darden

Triple Acid Signature Peel

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Liquid Lipstick in American Doll

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Brow Wiz

Kate McLeod

Daily Stone

IOPE

Retinol Expert 0.1%

SkinCeuticals

C E Ferulic

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Gucci

Mascara L'Obscur

Rhode

Glazing Milk

Mielle

Rosemary Mint Clarifying Sugar Scalp Scrub

Revair

Reverse Air Dryer

Olay

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

Zitsticka

Killa Kit

Estée Lauder

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

Tarte

Shape Tape Radiant Concealer

Neocutis

Lumière Firm Riche Eye Cream


Photographer: Sofia Alvarez @sofaalvarez

Hair & Makeup: Monica Alvarez @monicaalvarezmakeup

Location: Macon House @maconhousebk

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