Alexandra Avdey, Marketing Senior at Arizona State University
F A C E
“I’m using Lancôme concealer in Correcteur, NARS bronzer in Casino, and Chanel Double Perfection powder in Rich Beige. Everything else I buy from the drugstore! I do my eyes with L’Oreal Voluminous mascara and Liquid Pencil eyeliner, both in Black, and finish with CoverGirl Perfect Liner in Taupe on my brows.”
G R I N D
“For school, I just let my hair air-dry. Then I’ll put in a topknot for about 15 minutes and when I take it down it has a nice natural wave to it. Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup Remover is great for taking my makeup off, and I cleanse with Neutrogena Acne Stress Control and use Aveeno Ultra Calming Face Moisturizer to hydrate every single day.”
T O W N
“When I’m going out, I start with blow drying my hair parted in the middle and then use a 1 ½ inch Hot Tools curling iron to create soft waves. My hair’s naturally wavy so I don’t have to bother with the under layers. I apply all of the same makeup I wear during the day, adding a smoky eye with MAC Paint Pot in Blackground—I won’t go near colorful eye shadow or eyeliner! Last, it’s DKNY Pure or Prada Milano perfume.”
H A I R
“My hair is partially highlighted two or three times a year, and I try to get a trim every eight weeks or so. I MUST have dry shampoo—the TGI Rockaholic or Psssst!”
V I T A L S
“I have a nail polish fetish…and I’d have a hard time surviving without Essie Jazz, Chinchilly, Mambo, and California Coral, and OPI You Don’t Know Jacques and Black Onyx. But I’m always biting my nails, it’s my beauty shame.”
G L A M O U R
“Natural-looking beauties like Sienna Miller and Kate Bosworth inspire me. They both always look so beautiful and put together, but they don’t alter their natural appearance too much.”
B E A U T Y
“Be comfortable with yourself and embrace what you were born with. I feel most beautiful outside during the summertime. When I’m tan and don’t have to wear any makeup, being active outside and not giving a care as to what I look like. Natural, free, and fun-loving.”
-As told to HBS
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