GET TO KNOW DAISE

I’m the Beauty Editor at Glossier’s Into The Gloss and the creator behind I Just Want To Talk, a (mostly) beauty newsletter. I’m also a producer and consultant, helping brands with creative direction and strategy. Previously, I led the social efforts at Harper’s Bazaar, produced content for Instagram’s shopping vertical, and moonlit as a beauty columnist for New York magazine’s The Cut. That was after starting my career at Vogue magazine as an editorial producer.

 

Q: FAVORITE ANFISA SKIN PRODUCT?

DB: ÂN-GLOSS! I always have an Original tube in my bag, but I love Berry Crumble when I want a hint of color. They’re cushiony and make my lips so soft but not at all sticky.

 

Q: TOP THREE RIDE OR DIE SKINCARE PRODUCTS?

DB: Koba Touch Me (the silkiest hand cream that keeps your hands moisturized but not greasy), Vanilj by Maya Njie (my signature scent), and Retrouvé Eye Concentrate (pricey but worth every dime).

 

Q: FAVORITE WELLNESS RITUAL OR DAILY HABIT?

DB: Dry brushing! It’s a quick little way to ground myself before showering—it also keeps my skin so soft. I love the one from Tronque.

 

Q: FAVORITE WAY TO INCORPORATE ANFISA SKN INTO YOUR ROUTINE?

DB: When my skin’s acting up, I love peeling everything back to the basics: cleanser, eye cream, and a layer of ÂN-BALM. It’s also a winter staple when my skin is dry and needs extra love.

 

Q: ANY UNCONVENTIONAL BEAUTY SECRETS YOU SWEAR BY?

DB: I air dry my face after cleansing! That might sound strange, but years ago, I had the sudden realization that the towels we keep in our bathrooms collect so much bacteria. You could use a fresh washcloth each time, but I just let my face do its thing after I cleanse—while being careful to apply my skincare while my skin is still a bit damp to prevent water loss.

 

Q: HOW DO YOU STAY UP-TO-DATE ON NEW PRODUCTS, BRANDS, AND TREATMENTS?

DB: As an editor, I’m lucky enough to have news land directly in my inbox and products routinely at my doorstep. I also get to try new treatments with some of the best facialists and derms. But I also pay close attention to TikTok, Instagram, and of course, my beauty editor friends’ work.

 

Q: ANY LIFE-CHANGING BEAUTY TREATMENTS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

DB: I love microinfusion facials at Ställe Studios with Elizabeth Grace Hand. It’s a fast lane to healthy, glowy skin! On the body end, massages with Sophie Bolvary at Raquel New York are transcendental. I think I entered a new dimension when I was in her treatment bed—she’s that good! Pro tip: You can also request the “four hands” at Raquel. It’s a massage with Sophie and a facial at the same time—does it get better?

 

Q: WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING IN THE BEAUTY AND WELLNESS SPACE?

DB: As an editor, I’m so lucky I get to try everything! I’ve had incredible treatments—from massages to facials and everything in between—with some of the most talented, intelligent people in the industry.

 

Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START WRITING?

DB: I spent my childhood and teenage years with my nose in books and loved the idea of being able to do it myself, so I quickly graduated to writing—journal entries, short stories, you name it! That’s how I ended up studying journalism. But it wasn’t until after college that I realized I loved beauty writing in particular. My favorite part of the job is that I get to interview and connect with people all over the industry, all while talking about my favorite thing: beauty!

 

Q: GO-TO LIP COMBO?

DB: I live for a lip routine! While I’m doing my skincare in the morning, I do a swipe of Dr. Devgan’s Lip Plump or Dr. Dennis Gross’s DermInfusions Lip Treatment. Then I line my lips—I love the Anastasia Beverly Hills lip liner in Dusty Rose and Sweed’s lip liner in Barely There—and finish off with my ANFISA Berry Crumble gloss! The best.

 

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*** THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS INTERVIEW ARE THOSE OF THE INTERVIEWEE AND NOT ANFISA SKIN. THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR REGULATED BY THE FDA. WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN FIRST AND ENSURE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESEARCHING FURTHER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANYTHING MENTIONED ABOVE***