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Born and raised in Caracas,Venezuela,Victoria Villarroelknew the importance of sun protection at a young age.
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As a child, Villarroel and her younger sister,Sofia, lived close to the beach.
“It’s in all my memories,” Villarroel tellsAllure.
“That’s where I learned English and everything,” she recalls.
“I had the thickest [Trinbagonian] accent.”
After a brief stint in the islands, her family moved to Texas, where she completed high school.
She applies the formula to her hands, neck, and face every morning.
She follows up with the brand’sDeep Moisture Creamboth morning and night.
“[Using a gua sha] is relaxing to me.
It makes me focus,” she says, swearing that her face appears morecontoured and sculptedafter consistent use.
Another product Villarroel’s seen results with is theBiologique Recherche Lotion P50, a favorite of skin-care aficionados.
She uses thechemical exfoliantno more than twice a week, noting that hercombination skinis now “baby-soft.”
When a breakout does arise,Starface Hydro-Starsare her go-to.
“It’s super hydrating I cannot stand a chapped lip,” she says.
Two othermoisturizing lip productsshe loves?
She likes to apply this combo after ashower, letting it absorb in before she gets ready.
While the blend has a thick consistency, Villarroel says it absorbs pretty quickly.
Another weapon in her flawless skin arsenal?
H2O, carried in aTakeya Actives Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle.
“I try really hard to stay hydrated every day.
I constantly fill this water bottle up and addchlorophyll dropsto it.”
The vessel is also a favorite within her friend group.
“We carry thiswater bottlearound with us like life or death,” she jokes.
“It’s a game-changer,” she says.
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