Beauty Secrets From An Au Naturel Type Of Girl
When it comes to real ladies and their beauty secrets, we just can't get enough. And clearly, neither can you. So, this time, we turned the spotlight on the lovely Nikkia Reveillac—with her shoulder-length braids and streamlined makeup—and got the inside scoop on how she makes her everyday look so effortlessly cool.
Nikkia Reveillac, 31, Consumer Insights Manager
Where do you get your makeup and hair inspirations?
"I've experimented with various styles as an adult, even shaving all my hair off back in 2004, but I always seem to return to my boxed braids—it's me. I've always kept my makeup pretty au naturel, too. It goes with my natural hair, I suppose. I typically draw my inspiration from beautiful women who are successful at enhancing their features, while still looking polished and put together with minimal makeup. When I have the opportunity to go a little funky, I look to my favorite fashion mags."
When did you start wearing your signature look and why?
"I've been rocking my boxed braids since my hair was long enough to plait. My cousin recently uploaded a few very old childhood photos to Facebook and I was astonished at how little has changed with my hair! If it ain't broke, don't relax it. When it comes to makeup, for me, eyeliner and a little mascara rule. My state of readiness to face the world is dramatically different before and after those two are applied."
What favorite products do you use to help achieve your look?
"For my hair, it's all about moisture. The drier my hair, the more likely breakage will occur, and it doesn't take much to dry out my hair. I apply natural oils, like coconut oil, almond oil, even olive oil, every other day. Right now, I'm using Bajaj Almond Drops, a brand of almond oil that I found during a recent excursion to an Indian community in Edison, New Jersey. For my skin, I use Ambi Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer and Origins A Perfect World for Eyes firming moisture treatment with White Tea."
What's the craziest beauty mishap you've dealt with lately?
"Here's a good one: Last summer, I decided to try out under-eye concealers for the first time. I bought a concealer that was lighter than my complexion (as I knew I was supposed to do) but when pictures from a party appeared, I was horrified to see that I might have gone a few shades too far. In every picture, two freakishly obvious moon shapes hovered below my eyes like weird upside down sunsets. I stopped wearing concealer after that. Maybe I'll get it right one day."
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