Actress Camila Mendes—you know her from Riverdale and Prime Video’s Upgraded—is no stranger to the beauty scene. As the creative director of skin-care brand LOOPS, she is a self-proclaimed face mask devotee. Here, the Brazilian-American A-lister (aka Cami) gives us an inside look at the vanity staples she reaches for regularly to keep her skin and hair camera-ready.
Complexion Essentials
“My biggest skin concern right now is uneven skin tone. My blemishes hyperpigment really easily, so I end up with dark spots on my face. I’ve had a few microneedling facials, which have helped a lot. Shout-out to Beauty by Dr. Kay! I love Tracie Martyn’s Firming Serum because it’s great for anti-aging and also very hydrating. I apply it right before the Tatcha Water Cream, which is my favorite moisturizer ever. I love how lightweight it is. It doesn’t overcompensate, so it leaves room for your skin to produce its own natural oils. The frequency and intensity of my breakouts decreased when I switched to this moisturizer. I’m a huge fan. Renée Rouleau’s SPF has been my go-to sunscreen since the beginning of my acting career. It’s really lightweight and doesn’t clog my pores, so it’s a staple in my routine.”
Mask Guru
“Of all our LOOPS products, I use the Under Eye Masks the most. It takes me 10 minutes to get to my Pilates class in the morning, so I pop those on right before the drive to brighten my under-eye circles for the day. However, my favorite of all the masks is Dream Sleep. I always get the most compliments after using that one. It restores your natural skin barrier and makes your face look super glowy and balmy. What drew me to LOOPS was the simplicity and straightforwardness of the brand, which really aligned with my skin-care values.”
Lip Service
“Most of my beauty recommendations, like the Laneige Lip Mask, come from friends or hair and makeup artists that I work with. I love how heavy-duty this lip mask is. It’s truly so perfect for bedtime.”
Mane Maintenance
“I love Virtue’s Smooth products because they’re one of the only shampoo/conditioner combos that successfully tame my frizz, which I’d say is my primary hair concern. I use the Treatment Mask about twice a month, and I’ve never felt a bigger difference in my hair in my life. It makes my hair so soft and silky—it’s insane. The Healing Oil I use daily. It’s super lightweight but effective and smells amazing. I’ve gotta give cred to my hairstylist Buddy Porter for putting me onto this brand because I’m clearly obsessed. I also love the K18 Hair Mask. One of my favorite things about it is that it’s a leave-in treatment, so it’s very convenient to incorporate into my routine. It’s also very effective in repairing my hair from heat and color damage.”
Signature Scent
”Armani My Way has been my signature scent for a few years now. I love the sweetness and floral notes. It’s the kind of fragrance that can be worn both day and night, which is essential for me.”
Tub Time
“I don’t take baths as often as I’d like to, so they’re definitely more of a special occasion. When I do take them, I keep it pretty simple. A LUSH Bath Bomb and a good playlist are all I need.”
