What’s a wavy-haired, Barton Springs-swimming, Texas heat-bearing, boss lady to do when it comes to beauty? We were seriously curious, too. So, we asked the 20-something Founder and Designer behind Vada Jewelry, Katie Caplener, to fill us in. Lucky for us, she just so happens to know a thing or two about curls, daily dips, and a sky-high heat index. She’s already dished on all things jewels, business, and feline friends in yesterday’s Off Duty, but now she’s back to shine a light on a day in her life — beauty edition. Read on to learn what products are stashed on her bathroom shelves, the healthy habits she’s found to help clear her skin, and the morning routine that gets her ready and out the door in under thirty.
Tell us a bit about your morning routine: “Splash cold water on my face first thing, spritz with Elemental Mineral Mist toner, Vitamin C serum, SPF50, done.”
How long does your morning routine typically take you from start to finish? “Half hour.”
Tell us a bit about your (AM) skincare routine: “Splash cold water on my face first thing, spritz with Elemental Mineral Mist toner, Vitamin C serum, SPF50, Glossier Boy Brow, and out the door.”
Shop Katie's Skincare
Inventive Eco Organic Elemental Mineral Mist
"I use this after I cleanse morning and night. It’s really refreshing and neutralizes my skin."
Inventive Eco Organic , $38
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
"Lightweight and tinted, I haven’t had a burn on my face in years since using this."
SkinCeuticals , $34
ARCONA Cranberry Gommage Exfoilant
"I use this as a mask twice a week. It’s a game changer for reactive skin."
ARCONA , $48
Inventive Eco Organic Perfect Complexion Clay
"I use this to spot-treat acne overnight, and I mix with my moisturizer for an all-over mask during the day. It is packed with minerals."
Inventive Eco Organic , $102
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
"The best Vitamin C serum I have found. I wear it under my sunscreen every other day. It’s potent (and pricey), so you don’t need it every day."
SkinCeuticals , $166
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Refining Night Cream
"Using this every night for the past year has saved my skin. It’s intense at first, but once you get through the first month, it’s the best thing ever."
SkinCeuticals , $76
Shower in the morning, at night, or both? “In the summer, I have to shower before I get into bed. It’s too humid in Texas to get in bed without showering. If I have meetings or something other than studio work, I shower in the morning as well.”
Tell us a bit about your makeup routine: “If I’m feeling fun, I wear this special edition, green YSL mascara, electric blue eyeliner, and bright red Rodin lipstick from 4510/SIX. But, my daily makeup is tinted SPF, boy brow, and concealer if my skin is acting up. I stopped wearing daily foundation, mascara, eyeliner, blush, and bronzer about five years ago. ”
Shop Katie's Makeup
Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Vinyl Couture
"This looks just as cool next day when you have green alien liner from the leftover mascara."
Yves Saint Laurent , $29
Tell us a bit about your haircare: “My hair is crazy. I never brush it. I used to straighten the shit out of it, and I apologize to my curls everyday for that sad time. I run rose oil through it and dunk it in the natural spring water at least once a week. I have a complete meltdown every time I get a haircut, so I decided to just stop cutting it. Currently trying to grow it down to my butt, stay tuned.”
Shop Katie's Hair & Body
Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil
"I put this on multiple times between washing my hair. I love the smell and my hair is always thirsty for hydration."
Ouai , $32
Tell us a bit about your body / beauty from the inside / wellness routine: “I have recently started a pilates routine that not only helps my mental state, but makes my ass look cool too. I try to not eat dairy. It’s the devil to my acne-prone skin, but damn I love cheese more than anything else.”
Tell us a bit about your (PM) skincare routine: “Cream cleanser, toner, retinol, and lots of moisturizer. Exfoliate one to two times a week.”
Biggest beauty secret / advice? “Sleep.”
