Beauty Savant could also be called Beauty Junkies because we are legit addicted.
While I’m well aware there are more important things in life than mascara and microderms, I’ve always questioned why we can’t care about both. Smart and pretty are not exclusive of one another. Can’t we kill it at work while also knowing which mascara to buy at Walgreens and which to buy at Nordstrom?
The answer was not only a resounding yes but a “HELL YES!”. And then it dawned on me that the baddest B’s I know, the smart, successful, barrier breaking women are also total beauty mavens. All with their own style smarts and beauty routines. I want to know all of their secrets…and figured you might want to also.
Which leads us to our new Saturday feature, Boss Babes of Beauty Savant. Every week we will profile a new boss babe with a style uniquely their own.
Since I’m technically the Boss Babe of Beauty Savant, I figured I should start. Here we go!
- Name:
- Alexia
- Occupation:
- Plastic & Cosmetic Medical Marketing/Business Development/Makeup Artist/Founder of BeautySavant.com.
- Beauty Philosophy:
- Look like you, but polished. Confidence is hot. Healthy is hot. All black everyday.
- Best Beauty Advice Received:
- Mom – Brush your eyebrows UP
- Aunt – Sunscreen and La Mer – spend the money.
- Skincare Routine:
- Obagi Tretinoin
- Assorted Glossier Supers
- Moisturizer – I mix it up based on the season
- La Mer Eye Cream. Every season. Everyday.
- Weekly Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion
- Signature Fragrance:
- Narciso Rodriguez for over a decade
- Fave Mascara & Lip Product:
- L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black – better than all of the $40 mascaras out there.
- MAC Plush Glass in Ample Pink – it looks perfect on everyone. Everyone.
- Top 3 Desert Island Beauty Essentials:
- Obagi SPF 50
- Glossier Boy Brow
- CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in Vanilla Mint
- When do YOU feel most beautiful?:
- Messy hair on a beach
- Sweaty after a brutal workout
- Drinking wine and dancing in my underwear. At home, of course.
- Fave Style Trend:
- Black never goes out of style. Cat Eye Liner forever!
- Girl Glamazon/Style Crush:
- Nadine Nassib Njeim, Gemma Arterton, Margot Robbie, Shanina Shaik, Victoria Grayson (bandage dresses, FTW)
- Tell me a little about YOU!
I am never bored and don’t really believe in downtime – who has time for it? Chances are I am wearing black and either in 4″ heels or barefoot. My favorite high is kickboxing sparring. I truly believe a long walk and short snuggle with a big, smushy faced dog can solve the world’s problems. Wine is my favorite food group. I have an uncomfortably good looking Husband and two big, bad/sweet dogs. My comfort foods are Tabouleh and Grape Leaves. I am constantly searching for the latest and greatest in beauty and don’t mind being a bit controversial or vocal when necessary.
