No One Does a Makeup Look Like Alexa Demie
Of course! My mom was all about skin care and taking care of your skin, so no matter what, I wash my makeup off at night. When I was little, her signature look was a nude lipstick with lip liner and a smoky brown eye, and it was something I’ve always loved as well. Today, I still rock a darker lip liner with nude lipstick in my looks.
What beauty rules do you think are BS?
I think you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg for a good serum in your skin care routine. I also think keeping your skin care routine simple is the best thing to do for your skin. Having too many steps can actually have the opposite results.
You’re stranded on a desert island. What are the three products you bring with you?
I can’t live without MAC Lip Pencil in Cork, it’s the perfect nude liner. I’d also bring a rose water mist—I love all of them—and a moisturizing lip balm.
What’s your go-to getting ready music?
It all depends on my mood, but currently my go-to has been ’90s Madonna.
What’s your favorite way to take a moment for yourself?
There are two things I do: I’ll either like lay down in the grass at my secret nature spot in L.A. (I’ll never tell), or take a long bath.
If you could switch beauty routines with anyone, who would it be and why?
If I could switch beauty routines with anyone, it would be the Mexican singer Irma Serrano. Her beauty looks were so stunning!
What’s the last Instagram hole you went down?
I don’t typically go into Instagram holes often, but recently I was looking at all of the fall runway shows. My favorite designers from the season were Vivienne Westwood which was such a beautiful show. I also loved Mugler, Schiaparelli, and Giambattista Valli.
Who are the women who inspire you the most right now?
There are tons of women throughout my life who have inspired me, especially my mom, aunts, and grandmother. All of them are strong and have sacrificed a lot for their families, which inspires me every day. Also, Alma Har’el, who is a director doing a lot of amazing things for women in film at the moment.
Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore_.