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Niki Taylor on the February 2002 cover of Allure against a pink background

Michael Thompson

That cover was on stands in September 1991.

The era of the supermodel was in full swing.

And Niki was joined byCindy, Naomi, and Lindain appearing onAllure’s earliest covers.

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Photographed by Sante D’Orazio

“At the time, I was seeing each cover as a gift.

I never really thought there would be another one.”

That September 1991 cover was the only one where Niki was anything close to coy.

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Throughout the 90s, she was all smiles and sunny disposition on our covers.

I know I did," Niki says, looking back on her many covers.

“In many ways, I could put these images into a family photo album.

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They were all fun moments that happened to be captured on film.

It was not a pretense or the result of complex calculations.

Just a good time.”

A three-pack of yellow and red lip balms on a white background

I love Neutrogena sunscreen.

I still use witch hazel.

Your everyday sunscreen:Something with 20 percent zinc oxide.

A four pack of yellow and red lip balms on a white background

First beauty product you remember using:CoverGirl lip gloss.

Burt’s Bees

Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Lip Balm

Amazon

Last TV binge:The Crown.

I feel most confident when I’m:Laughing.

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Wellness essential:My dog Buck.

Your 1991 beauty icon:Christy Turlington.

Your 2021 beauty icon:Christy Turlington.

Essie Nail Polish in Mademoiselle on white background

Last product you finished:The fragranceOutrageous by Sophia Grojsman[for Frederic Malle].

Frederic Malle

Frederic Malle Outrageous Parfum

Saks

Favorite non-perfume smell:My husband and kids.

Favorite manicure shade:Essie Mademoiselle.

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Oura

Oura Ring

Last thing you do before bed:Kiss [my] family good night.

Biggest project you’ve tackled while at home more:Virtual school for a 6th and 3rd grader.

Last thing you bought:Groceries.

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Zoom meeting makeup routine:Just a littleconcealerunder the eyes.

Daily skin-care routine:Face wash twice a day andmoisturizer.

Favorite mask:Neostrata Exfoliating Maskonce a month.