Soo Joo Park,
While she’s circling the globe—thanks to L’Oréal
Paris and Redken spokesmodel gigs, editorial spreads and being muse to Karl Lagerfeld—Park
is still a laid-back Californian at heart.
To prevent the strains of her hectic schedule from showing up, Park prioritizes skincare. “I’m constantly working and travelling, so I need to protect my skin and prevent sun damage,” she explains. Her must-haves: KOH GEN DO Gommage Spa Gel massage it in and the skin cells kind of collect”—and DIOR Hydra Life Youth Essential Concentrated Sorbet Essence not sticky or greasy.”
Rather than going to a nail salon, Park employs her design school education for D.I.Y. nail art. She uses L’ORÉAL PARIS Colour Riche Nail Colour
to whip up unique designs, such as mixing two
Park prefers getting massages at “simple” spots like Health Trail in New York City’s Chinatown rather than swanky spas. “I like that it’s straightforward, because I need someone who knows how to get the knots out. When it’s too fancy it makes me slightly uncomfortable.” Committing to an eco-friendly philosophy means spending a bit more, but de Ruiter points out that her favourite products— RMS
Eye Polish and Lip & Skin balm and
ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner nourishing ingredients like coconut oil and cocoa butter. “They can double as skincare.” And she considers shelling out for PHYLIA DE
follicle-stimulating serum, Connect money well spent. “I lost half a head of hair after I had my daughter and this has made a difference in growth. It’s amazing.”
Most of de Ruiter’s beauty purchases come from Whole Foods Market, including hand cream and pure coconut oil, which she repurposes as a hair treatment. “I comb it through before bed and sleep with it in,” she says. to Gee Beauty for a facial that entails microdermabrasion, oxygen therapy, extractions, a massage and a collagen mask. “It’s a treat, but I leave so fresh-faced and glowy that it’s worth it.”
De Ruiter still likes straightforward facials. “Melanie at Dr. Ava Shamban’s office in Beverly Hills does a very basic hour-long facial, where she mostly just does extractions,” she says. “And sometimes all I really want is someone to deep clean my skin.”