Ning Chao has worked in the beauty departments of Vogue, Elle, In Style, and Marie Claire and is now the Editor in Chief of Beautylish. Ning shares her best beauty tips and addresses! “When it comes to beauty tips, I don’t keep any secrets—that’s why I’m a beauty editor. If I find that something works, my first instinct is to tell the world!”
I get panicked if I have to go outside during the day without sunscreen on my face. My skin has a tendency to freckle and I’ve been using Shiseido’s SPF 38 for years to try to keep my complexion as even as possible.
Larchmont Beauty Center—I went to Marlborough School from 7th to 12th grade and going back to Larchmont always reminds me of how excited I used to feel when I discovered a new product. They carry a lot of smaller brands there like Komenuka Bijin (great Japanese rice-based shampoo and face wash) that you can’t find elsewhere.
Larchmont Beauty Center
208 North Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Evening Primrose Oil supplements from Trader Joe’s are great for hormonal acne. Ever since I started taking one pill every night, I haven’t gotten any bad breakouts. Evening primrose oil is supposed to help balance your hormones and my skin is proof that it really works.
Bare Collection jewelry. I love her delicate yellow and rose gold designs the best. I just bought myself a handmade gold double knot ring that I wear all the time on my pointer finger.
Hotel Bel Air feels so secluded and special…and the ridiculously soft robes at the La Prairie Spa are like no other.
Hotel Bel Air
701 Stone Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Bond No. 9’s Saks Fifth Avenue for Women—it’s gardenia and vanilla notes remind me of fresh tuberose in Hawaii.
Rescue Beauty Lounge in Grunge is the ultimate cool neutral polish that goes with everything. It’s a beige shade, but the hints of lavender and gray in the tone make it anything but boring.