The One Beauty Product Model Paloma Elsesser Would Take to a Desert Island

By Alison Syrett Cleary
Jul 17, 2018 @ 9:00 am
Matthew Priestley

Model Paloma Elsesser is a muse to legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, the face of Fenty Beauty, and one of the (naked) bodies featured in Glossier’s buzzy “Body Hero” campaign last fall. But the most interesting thing about her is not even her red-hot career. This girl radiates ineffable coolness in every aspect of her life, from her neo-‘90s-skater style to her insider knowledge of New York’s downtown scene.

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To wit, we’ve asked rising star to share some of her favorite things of the moment—including a the magic toner that “transformed” her skin—so we can copy it all. Keep scrolling for her picks.

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Holy-Grail Product

Courtesy Rauzier Riviere
$101/8.4 fl. oz Biologique Recherche SHOP IT Opens a new window

"I would be trapped on a desert island with Biologique Recherche P50 toner. I tell people, 'Warning: It’s not cheap, but your skin will be transformed.'"

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Go-to Shoes

Courtesy Chanel
$750 Chanel available at at select Chanel boutiques Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

"I like Chanel ballet flats in funky colors. The first pair I ever bought was pink snakeskin."

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Everyday Jewelry

Paloma Elsesser

"I’m always wearing my 'Brown Sugar' necklace, a chain with my boyfriend Johnny’s name, and a '92' pendant, for when I was born—it’s an iconic number and an iconic year."

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Wardrobe Staple

Courtesy Dickies
$22 available at dickies.com (available in sizes up to 24) Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

"Pants are an overarching theme for me. I feel most at home in a classic pair of Dickies."

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Caffiene Fix

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"My dad is English, and I was born in London, so I grew up drinking tea. At home I make PG Tips, a type of English Breakfast tea, with honey and almond milk."

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Savior Sports Bra

Courtesy Nike
$62.97 (from $70) Nike available at nike.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

"Because I’m a more buxom lady, wearing the right sports bra is essential. Nike has an incredible range of styles that are cute but supportive."

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Makeup Must

Courtesy Sephora
$20 available at sephora.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window
"This pen looks like a lip gloss, but it’s for your lids. It’s the only option I’ve found that doesn’t slip into my lashes."

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Local Eats

Courtesy Jajaja

"Jajaja [a vegan Mexican restaurant] in New York City is bumping on Friday nights. But the nachos there are deserving of any wait."

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E-Commerce Obsession

Courtesy ASOS
$43 (from $72) ASOS available at asos.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

"ASOS is trend-driven without being obvious about it. I love that you can be curvy, straight-size, petite, or pregnant and find options in your budget. 

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Signature Mani

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$9 available at essie.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

"I just don’t feel right when my nails look crazy. I’m pretty simple with my polishes. I like Essie in Ballet Slippers and different variations of nude."

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Celebrity Idol

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"Kate Bush. Literally, I love her—she’s my do or die."

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Repeat Destination

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"I’m so excited to go back to Mexico City. It’s this amazing cultural hub with a new-Berlin kind of vibe going on. "

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