15 of April Cover Girl Lupita Nyong'o's Favorite Things

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We learned a lot of fun deets about Lupita Nyong'o when we met up with her to shoot our April cover in N.Y.C. Besides being a red carpet renegade and an Oscar-winning actress, the 33-year-old beauty speaks perfect Spanish (songs by Colombian band Bomba Estéreo were her tunes of choice). And she doesn't underestimate the power of a good green juice to keep you going during a busy day on set.

Lucky for us, Nyong'o's revelations didn't stop there. The Jungle Book star took a few minutes to spill some of her personal beauty, fashion, and pop culture picks with us—and her answers did not disappoint. From her go-to foundation (Lancôme's Miracle Cushion) to the show she can’t stop binge-watching right now (Jane the Virgin), read on to see all of her memorable faves.

And to see our full feature on Nyong'o, pick up the April issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download now.

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Perfect-Match Foundation

Perfect-Match Foundation
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Lancôme Miracle Cushion Foundation in 555 Suede C

Shop it: $47; lancome-usa.com

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Fave Fashion Decade

Fave Fashion Decade
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The fifties

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Last TV Show I Binge-Watched

Last TV Show I Binge-Watched
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Jane the Virgin

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Spirit Animal

Spirit Animal
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Meerkat

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Fragrance

Fragrance
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Lavender

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Instagram Feed I Love

Instagram Feed I Love
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@dilokritbarose (my makeup artist, Nick Barose, far left)

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Midnight Snack

Midnight Snack
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Gluten-free shortbread cookies and pineapple juice

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Vanity Mainstay

Vanity Mainstay
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Coconut oil

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Go-To App

Go-To App
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Calm, for meditation and mindfulness

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Indulgence I Can't Live Without

Indulgence I Can't Live Without
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Massages

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Quickest Way to Fake Awake

Quickest Way to Fake Awake
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Defined eyebrows and mascara

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On My Nightstand

On My Nightstand
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Love, Gnosis, and Other Suicide Attempts, by Amir Sulaiman

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Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home
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Mexico (she was born in Mexico City!)

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Item I Seem to Collect

Item I Seem to Collect
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Nail polish

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Latest Music Jam

Latest Music Jam
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Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment

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