Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reveals Her Simple Four-Step Skincare Routine

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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) arrives at Gala Dinner on the occasion of the World Mayors Summit in Christiansborg in Copenhagen, Denmark October 10, 2019.  Ritzau Scanpix/Martin Sylvest via REUTERS    ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) arrives at Gala Dinner on the occasion of the World Mayors Summit in Christiansborg in Copenhagen, Denmark October 10, 2019. Ritzau Scanpix/Martin Sylvest via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has taken to YouTube to share the four-step skincare routine she swears by. 

Speaking to Vogue, Ocasio-Cortez began her skincare routine by discussing the important role of beauty and skincare and how it is viewed through the political lens.

“The reason why I think it’s so important to share these things is [that] feminity has power,” she said.

“In politics, there is so much criticism and nitpicking about how women and femme people present themselves. There’s this really false idea that if you care about makeup or beauty or fashion, that’s somehow frivolous.”

“But I actually think these are some of the most substantive decisions that we make — and we make them every morning,” she adds.

The congresswoman starts her routine with a toner. While she doesn’t gravitate towards a particular brand, she’s chosen Estee Lauder’s Micro Essence Toner gently patted over her skin.

Next up, is a vitamin C serum which works to brighten and smooth the skin by getting rid of dead skin and triggering the production of collagen.

After the serum, she uses a small amount of Acure’s Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream Facial Moisturiser over her face and neck.

She finishes up by applying sunscreen, highlighting a product that works well for her skin tone. “If you are at all a melanated woman, it’s really hard to find sunscreen because a lot of sunscreens leave a white cast.” Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence is her go-to product for sun protection.

Want to know how to create the perfect skincare routine for yourself? See our guide.

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