Welcome back to Health Gossip Top Shelfies, a series peeking into the medicine cabinets, vitamin shelves, and beauty rituals of our dear readers.
This week, we’re chatting with Los Angeles-based esthetician Reilley Lorene, whose approach blends lymphatic drainage with clinical precision. Read on to learn more about her love of facial massage, her maximalist tendencies, and her secret for (almost) invisible pores.
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Top Shelfie: Reilley Lorene
Who are you?
Reilley Lorene, @reilleyloreneesthetics.
Describe your approach to beauty.
I’d say I definitely lean more maximalist. My parents were always into self-care — my dad especially. I still remember him putting lotion on every single night before bed and every morning when he woke up. And growing up around makeup artists and the industry, I naturally had this thing for skin health and glowing skin. I used to be a lot more minimalist and holistic, but over time I’ve become more clinical, especially since becoming a licensed aesthetician. What’s stayed the same is how much I love the ritual of skincare and the beauty of taking care of our largest organ.
What are some of your must-haves?
My non-negotiables are simple but powerful: Dr. Loretta Gel Cleanser, Venn All-In-One Concentrate, and Tizo Tinted Mineral SPF. I cannot live without these, and honestly, I refuse to. Dr. Loretta’s Gel Cleanser is so gentle — it never over-strips my skin, but still leaves me feeling clean and hydrated. Venn’s All-In-One Concentrate is a huge reason I don’t deal with breakouts; it keeps me glowing, hydrated, and my skin incredibly plump. And Tizo’s Tinted Mineral SPF? It makes my skin look flawless. I love it so much that I even wear it at night as makeup.
Any health or beauty secrets you swear by?
My biggest health, beauty, and wellness secret that I swear by is simple — you don’t need fancy tools, you just need your hands. Massaging your face and body, really taking the time to touch your skin and stimulate blood flow, is one of the most powerful things you can do. It’s truly your biggest weapon in your arsenal.
If I had to share a recipe from my Shelfie, it would be my Goldfaden Dr. Scrub paired with Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant. I love my exfoliation nights — I actually look forward to them — and I do it about twice a week. That combo makes my pores look almost invisible, leaves my skin super clean, and preps it perfectly to absorb all the serums I love to sandwich together every single night.
love <3 diptyque venn osea holy trinity
reilley is my hero