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Kaia Gerber Is Making a Name for Herself

The 20-year-old model, YSL ambassador and American Horror Story actor talks about the importance of listening to your body, meditating and getting enough sleep.

by : Virginie Dolata- Dec 14th, 2021

Courtesy of YSL Beauté (Kaia Gerber)

What time she wakes up: “At 7 a.m., and the first thing I do is cuddle my dogs. I don’t need too much sleep, but I’m definitely at my best after eight hours.”

How she starts her day: “I brush my teeth and then read a little while I drink my coffee—I’m a book lover. I will usually do some form of physical activity, and I switch up my exercise routine regularly. I do Pilates three times a week with Liana at Forma Pilates [in L.A.], and I also love training with my girl Kirsty Godso. I hike and walk on the days in between. For me, it’s really about listening to my body.”

Her breakfast routine: “I usually have a smoothie or yogourt and granola. Then I have more coffee, my favourite drink. And I always take my vitamins and try to drink plenty of water.”

In her fridge and cupboards: “I always have fruit and dairy-free yogourt, lots of vegetables, ingredients for salad and oat milk for my coffee. I keep my cupboard packed with Purely Elizabeth granola and Paleo Puffs. I also try to have protein bars on hand at all times if I’m working or have a busy day ahead.”

Her beauty secret: “I keep a jade roller in the fridge to help depuff my face.”

Her shower routine: “This year, I’ve been taking the time to use a scrub, and I haven’t been shampooing my hair every day.”

How she cares for her hair: “I do hair masks. I love the Christophe Robin and K18 ones. I also use Olaplex on my ends to help the bits that got fried when I bleached my hair last year.”

How she styles her hair: “I try not to put heat on it when I’m not working, so I let it dry naturally and do its thing. On a bad-hair day, I’ll put it up in a clip or do two braids.”

The product she can’t live without: “YSL Beauté Touche Éclat. Most days, that’s the only makeup I put on my face.”

The best beauty advice she has ever received: “It came from my mom. She told me not to touch my eyebrows and to always wear sunscreen.”

Her makeup routine: “It’s very simple. I use YSL Beauté All Hours foundation and Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen. Then I brush my eyebrows.”

Her evening makeup look: “I usually just add to the makeup that I wore during the day. I like adding YSL Beauté Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, and I put Rouge Volupté Shine on my lips and cheeks.”

The craziest thing she has ever done for beauty: “Laser hair removal—or at least it was the most painful, which I think many women can attest to.”

Her DIY beauty recipe: “I drink lemon water with honey. It is really good for skin and digestion and also helps boost immunity.”

When she looks in the mirror, she sees: “Wherever I’m at that day! I try not to look in the mirror too much.”

What she has for lunch: “Usually it’s a salad or a sandwich. I love getting my greens in.”

Her favourite meal: “Probably any kind of pasta—particularly penne alla vodka—or some form of protein with vegetables. I am a massive food lover and will try anything.”

How she unwinds: “I take time off to reconnect with myself by reading, journalling, meditating or walking my dogs.”

Her most indulgent beauty habit: “Getting facials.”

Her latest beauty crush: “The ZIIP skincare device. Makeup artist Pati Dubroff used it on me when we shot together, and I was immediately sold.”

Her beauty obsession: “Taking care of myself from the inside: eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, meditating and so on.”

Her evening beauty routine: “I wash my face no matter what, and then I do my skincare routine. Sometimes I’ll do a mask while I read.”

The last things she does before bed: “I say goodnight to my loved ones, including my dogs, Milo and Layla, and I finish the page I’m on.”

What her last meal would be: “Pizza. My family does pizza every Sunday night—we make our own—so it would definitely have to be that!”