Lily Aldridge has been turning heads ever since she first walked the runway for Victoria’s Secret back in 2009.
Today, she is one of the most envy-inducing supermodels, a proud mom, philanthropist and a budding perfume entrepreneur. Yet, despite having several balls in the air, she still manages to look effortlessly beautiful all the time.
Lucky for us, the ex-Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model is more than happy to let us in on the secret to her seemingly poreless and luminous skin.
First, let’s take a look at her daily skincare routine:
“The first thing I do when I wake up is take a hot bath. I like to use Goop bath salts with arnica,” tells Aldridge. Next, she slathers on Tata Harper’s reparative moisturizer and puts on their Restorative Anti-Aging Eye Cream. “I love their skincare line because it’s all-natural yet effective,” adds the founder of Lily Aldridge Parfums.
In the evening, “if I’m going out, I always start my routine with a 111SKIN sheet mask or a DIY Greek yogurt and honey mask that moisturizes and softens my skin,” she says. “Then I take a hot shower where I like to use a homemade body scrub made with ground coffee and coconut oil,” tells Aldridge. “It’s a great exfoliant that improves circulation and it smells delicious,” notes the supermodel.
In addition, “I wash my hair with Olaplex shampoo followed by their No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner,” she says. “If I have time, I also put on a hair mask. My favorite one is Oribe’s Masque for Beautiful Color,” she tells. “After stepping out of the shower, I put my hair in pigtails to allow it to dry naturally with a nice easy wave,” says the 34-year-old.
Other than that, she also makes it a point to always wear sunscreen before stepping out anywhere during the daytime. “It’s an incredibly important skincare rule for me,” says Aldridge. “If I could go back in time, I’d make my teenage-self lather on sunblock religiously,” she adds.
And now, here are the ten beauty must-haves the supermodel admittedly can’t live without:
La Mer’s The Moisturizing Soft Cream
Enriched with potent skin-nourishing ingredients like lime tea, seaweed extract and La Mer’s signature Miracle Broth, this splurge-worthy cream feeds long-lasting hydration to the skin while shielding it from environmental stressors and imparting a youthful glow. “I’ve been using this cream for years now. It instantly gives my skin a lit-from-within glow,” notes Aldridge.
Chanel’s Natural Finish Pressed Powder
Chanel’s Poudre Universelle Compacte aka Natural Finish Pressed Powder delivers even, lightweight coverage with a sheer finish. Its ultra-fine powder controls T-zone shine, refines skin texture and smoothes over wrinkles and fine lines. Plus, its compact, travel-friendly case allows for easy touch-ups throughout the day. “This was actually one of the first luxury beauty products I purchased when I had just started my career and could finally afford it,” Aldridge reminisces. “To this day, it still makes me smile when I see it,” she adds.
Summit by Lily Aldridge Parfum
Inspired by Aldridge’s Smokey Mountain escape, this newly launched fragrance is a warm, rustic delight with base notes of sandalwood, leather and patchouli musk. “This has been a staple of mine all winter. I just can’t get enough of it,” says Aldridge. “It makes me feel like I’m curled up next to a crackling fireplace with a good glass of wine,” she adds.
A favorite of Aldridge, this all-natural lip balm seals in moisture for hours, keeping your pout buttery soft, smooth and plump. “I’ve been using this lip balm for years now. In fact, I like to gift it to my friends too,” tells Aldridge. “My trainer actually laughs at me because I even bring it to the gym with me,” adds the former Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Cocokind’s Rosewater Facial Toner
Packed with the goodness of organic rosewater, Cocokind’s rose-infused facial toner soothes and hydrates the skin and helps keep its pH levels balanced. Plus, it inhibits the production of excess oil which can result in clogged pores. “When I was little, I loved to spritz my mom’s perfumes. After a while, she got me a little rosewater spray of my own—probably hoping that I’d stop using her more expensive fragrances,” Aldridge quips. “To this day, I still adore the smell of rosewater,” she says.
RMS Beauty’s multitasking concealer features a lightweight, moisturizing formula that visibly melts into the skin to cover all imperfections, including redness, under-eye circles and open pores. In addition, it’s available in 16 different shades, so there’s a perfect match for everyone. “This concealer has been a part of my beauty routine for so long. It’s easily blendable and doesn’t sit heavy on your skin. The result is a smooth, flawless complexion,” says Aldridge.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Instant Look In A Palette in Stoned Rose Beauty
Inspired by Charlotte Tilbury’s cult-favorite Stoned Rose lipstick, this versatile eye, cheek and contour palette gives you a perfect, rose-kissed makeup look on the go. “I love these little palettes. They have everything you need for full-face makeup and they’re travel-friendly,” says Aldridge. “Each pod is numbered, but I typically mix and match the shades. The cheek pop shade, for instance, is great as an eyeshadow too,” she points out.
Crystal’s Mineral Deodorant Stick
“I switched to all-natural products when I was pregnant and this is one of my favorites,” says Aldridge. The non-toxic, cruelty-free deodorant is infused with botanically-derived ingredients like lotus blossom and orange peel extract that help control and eliminate odor without blocking the pores. It’s available in six refreshing scents as well as an unscented version.
Oribe’s Masque For Beautiful Color
Infused with star ingredients like wild mango butter, keratin, sunflower and moringa oil and watermelon extract, this luxe hair mask leaves your locks frizz-free and silky smooth thanks to its intense, cuticle-enriching conditioning. While its color-protecting UV filters keep hair color from fading during hair wash.
This 2-in-1 jade roller can be used for gua sha as well as a cold therapy to relieve pain and reduce puffiness. “I always keep mine in a mini-fridge and use it after applying my moisturizer,” says the fashion maven. “My daughter, Dixie, has started using it too and she loves it,” she tells.
