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Much like her bohemian home decor brand Jungalow, Justina Blakeney's beauty rituals are all about relaxation and (stylish) comfort. The Los Angeles-based designer creates self-care spaces throughout her home and believes in the power of plants for nourishing her soul, skin, and signature halo of curls. "I look for beauty products that have ingredients I can understand."
Blakeney takes her beauty philosophy of being close to nature one step further each morning: "Most integral to my beauty routine is my outdoor shower," she says. That's the beauty of living in Los Angeles, where it's 70 degrees — and sunny — most of the year. Inside, her rituals continue in an idyllic setting. "I bought a vanity to get ready for shoots, but it’s leveled up how much I care for my skin. Having a dedicated spot is a reminder to take care of yourself," says Blakeney. "Like with any intention that you have in your life, making space for that intention in your home, makes space for it in your life."
And spending time in each of these places practicing self-care also reinforces the significance of self-love. "Take care of yourself. This is the only thing you're ever going to have. This is your body. This is your hair," Blakeney tells Allure.
Here, what's in her beauty arsenal.
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"My outdoor shower is a beautiful way to invite the day into my life, and it brings me sunshine. Once a month, I use Shaz & Kiks Power Hair Set [a prewash treatment] to help my humongous, curly hair hold moisture longer. And every day, I put on Pattern Leave-In Conditioner."
"Before [the pandemic] I would go to a Korean spa and get a scrub. In the absence of that [I use] Osea Salts of the Earth Body Scrub. I like to make my bath humid, so I'll close the doors and add Saje Liquid Sunshine to my diffuser to [turn my bathroom into] a scented steam room."
"Uma Absolute Anti Aging Face Oil smells like what I believe heaven is like. It's the only thing I use on my face daily. I collaborated with [clean personal-care brand] Native on [four scents] inspired by locations around the world. Native X Jungalow Sandalwood & Fig Deodorant was inspired by my trip to India."
"I have a little bowl of things on my desk for Zoom meetings. I put on Nars Lipstick in Schiap to brighten me up. When my hands are dry, I like Genki Body Calendula Clementine Mineral Hydrator . And if I’m in a funk, I spray a cloud of Lotuswei Infinite Love Aura Mist [an essential oil face and room spray] with rose and citrus to change my vibe. It's intoxicating."
A version of this story originally appeared in the April 2021 issue of Allure. Learn how to subscribe here.
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