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Annie Blay's Beauty Edit

“I love carefully thought-out choices that result in a cool flare of looking like I didn't try too hard and my beauty aesthetic is no exception. My robust skin-care routine, chock-full of K-beauty staples and clinical-grade brands, preps my skin for as little makeup as possible. And I subject myself to five-plus hours in a salon chair getting braids so I can avoid styling my hair daily for weeks at a time. My favorite compliment is, “You smell so good,” knowing I spent an unnecessary amount of time browsing through my 75 fragrances to achieve a pleasant whiff. The goal is always intentional effortlessness.” –Annie Blay, associate beauty editor

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Burberry

Goddess Eau de Parfum

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint

Krave Beauty

Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++

Benefit Cosmetics

Goof Proof Brow-Filling Powder

Makeup by Mario

Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil

Maison Margiela

'Replica' From the Garden Eau de Toilette

Athena Club

Whipped Shave Cream

Nécessaire

The Body Wash

Saie

Glossybounce

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Summer Fridays

Dream Lip Oil

Josie Maran

Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter

Huda Beauty

Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder

Boy Smells

Vanilla Era Scented Candle

Kristin Ess Hair

Soft Volume Blow Dry Brush

Kulfi

Main Match Crease-Proof Long-Wear Hydrating Concealer

Sunday Riley

Jumbo Good Genes Face Treatment

TPH By Taraji

Anything Glows Body OIl

Herbal Essence

Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner

Pureology

Strength Cure Superfood Treatment Hair Mask

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Perfectly Dosed Retinol

Makeup by Mario

SurrealSkin Foundation

Dr. Jart+

Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream

La Roche Posay

Effaclar Medicated Acne Face Wash

Rare Beauty

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Hourglass

Vanish Seamless Finish Concealer Brush

Caia

Flat Buffer Foundation Brush

Baby Trees

Edge Styler

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder

Summer Fridays

Lip Butter Balm

Matiere Premiere

Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum

Ebin New York

24 Hour Edge Tamer


Photographer: Sofia Alvarez @sofaalvarez

Hair & Makeup: Monica Alvarez @monicaalvarezmakeup

Location: Macon House @maconhousebk

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