ABOUT FACE: Annie Desantis @anndesan

Our new beauty series ABOUT FACE highlights the skincare and makeup routines of women we adore and admire, from their daily skincare rituals to their beauty favorites to the products, tips, and tricks they swear by. Follow along as we take a peek inside their bathroom cabinets and cosmetic bags.

For the newest installment of our ABOUT FACE series, we’re spotlighting one of our favorite gal pals and a familiar face around these parts: Annie Desantis. Annie modeled for our spring fashion editorial, La Vie En Rosé, and not only is she a total beauty (both inside and out), she’s also a total delight. We love Annie’s sense of style and her sense of humor, and we couldn’t wait to get a peek inside her bathroom cabinets and makeup bag. Below, read our Q&A with Annie to get the scoop on her daily skincare routine, her beauty must-haves, and the secret to her enviable eyebrows.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SKIN?

My skin is dry and living in Utah hasn't helped my cause. However, since it is so dry, breakouts are not super common, which is a benefit I'll gladly take.

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT A.M. SKINCARE ROUTINE?

I am a total morning person and love taking my time getting ready for the day. Each morning I wash my face using either Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser or the Superfood Cleanser by Youth to The People. Then I use my NuFace microcurrent device, pat on Lotion P50 by Biologique Recherche, add my favorite vitamin C serum by Drunk Elephant, Barbara Sturm hyaluronic acid + glow drops, Banana Bright Eye Cream by Ole Henricksen, and finish off with Augustinus Bader Cellular Renewal Cream and a few squirts of Glossier SPF (it's the best sunscreen you'll try!). It's excessive, I know, but I enjoy the routine and I feel like the better my skin, the less makeup I have to wear.

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT P.M. SKINCARE ROUTINE?

Okay, If I'm being honest, I'm so lazy at night that sometimes I just brush my teeth and put on some lip balm and call it good. But when I do take the time to do my skincare routine at night, I like to use a fine razor and shave my face. I found two different ways to do this on the Internet and I'm not sure what's the ideal method but I personally like to use an oil (Sunday Riley JUNO oil, to be exact) to help glide the razor over my skin to remove any peach fuzz/dead skin. I also like to use face tanning drops at night, so I'll add 3 drops of Isle of Paradise to some Weleda Skin Food and rub it in real good. Pro tip: I avoid my under eye area to keep them looking brighter and focus more on the areas you would contour with bronzer.

FAVORITE FACE MASK?

I have two! My favorite for hydration is a sheet mask by Dr. Jart (Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution), and the other one I love is the Resurfacing Moisture Mask by True Botanicals.

ANY FAVORITE SKINCARE TREATMENTS?

I love a facial! I recently got one while in NYC from Rescue Spa and it was divine. They used high power microcurrent tools to sculpt my face. I was glowing after and I felt so relaxed—10/10 would recommend.

THE SKINCARE OR MAKEUP BRAND YOU’RE CURRENTLY CRUSHING ON?

Chanel skincare and makeup. The packaging is so chic and everything I've tried is really lovely.

FAVORITE OR CURRENT MASCARA?

I rarely wear mascara but when I do, I use Covergirl Lash Blast. I've been wanting to try Glossier's mascara since I've heard such good things about it.

GO-TO LIP GLOSS, LIPSTICK, OR LIP TINT?

Generation G by Glossier in the shade Cake!

WHAT DO YOU WEAR ON YOUR SKIN ON THE DAILY?

Always some bronzer (Soleil Tan De Chanel) and a little blush. Lately I've been loving Ilia Multi-Stick in the shade "All Of Me.”

TO CONTOUR OR NOT TO CONTOUR?

Yes? Haha, I don't really think I do it right though.

CURRENT BROW SITUATION?

Thanks to NeuBrow I have fuller brows. I use this growth serum about 3 times per week. Then I fill them in with a little brow powder by Anastasia Beverly Hills and brush them up using their brow gel, too.

FOR A NIGHT OUT: BOLD LIP OR BOLD EYE?

Can I say bold eyebrow? Haha. I don't love how I look with eyeshadow/mascara so I almost never have a bold eye. And for lips, I'm a sucker for something natural (like Cake).

WHAT’S YOUR SIGNATURE SCENT?

Such a basic scent but I can't quit it: Le Labo Santal 33.

ANY BELOVED BEAUTY TOOLS?

An eyelash curler 100%. Since I don't wear mascara this is a must.

FAVORITE BEAUTY TIPS OR TRICKS?

I learned this from Katie Jane Hughes: Apply moisturizer on the high points of your face first (where you would highlight) and then sweep it across the rest of your face.

BEST BEAUTY ADVICE YOU’VE HEARD OR THE BEAUTY MANTRA YOU LIVE BY?

I kind of mentioned this already, but taking care of your skin by using quality skincare products but also by eating foods that will nourish your skin is so important!

WHO’S YOUR BEAUTY ICON AND WHY?

Joanna Czech! I love how she focuses on taking care of your skin and using techniques that "work out" your face rather than just relying on Botox to freeze your face. (However, I'm in no way against Botoxt! You do you! Heck, I'll probably try it at some point in my life.)