He swears by weekly pedicures, daily baths, and an occasional facial.
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Byrdie Boy is our series here to break outdated perceptions of men and beauty.
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But here’s the thingonly a select few do it right.
Benito Skinner, AKA,Benny Drama, is certainly of that group.
Benito Skinner
Where do you find inspiration for your characters?
Benito Skinner
Anyone who kind of rambles and has that slightly all-over-the-place energy is definitely me at times.
I worked in an office for about two years right out of college, editing videos for a company.
The way that she was talking and chewing gumthat was fully Jenni.
Benito Skinner
“And then, of course, I’m influenced by the outside world.
So, it will be just like tiny things like that.
“What are some of your most memorable moments during your journey as a comedian?
Benito Skinner
“Jenni creating a lipstick with MAC also felt so meta.
“And, finally, being onThe Kardashianswas really fun because it also felt so meta.
I’ve never aimed to be a bully in my work.
So, for people to understand Im coming from a truly good place means a lot to me.
laughs But I just love turning off for a bit.
Like I’m on the SSENSE sale, I’m not at the club.
“Speaking about shopping for beauty, what does your beauty process for your characters look like?
The wig is definitely my first step.
I knew she’d have a really strong brow.
“And as far as the looks, one of my favorite parts is going shopping.
Now, I, fortunately, have made some friends within the fashion space that will loan me pieces.
In LA, I work with Lidow Archive, and going there is like playing dress-up.
“What was your earliest beauty memory?
“I remember during Christmas she would get a red lipstick out and turn everyone into Rudolph.
I felt like even with that little circle on my nose, I felt like I was fully transformed.
And she knew how much I loved it.
“And then watching my mom do her makeupmy mom’s an eyeliner queen.
I’d just be like,yes, mom, turn it out, girl.
“There is something powerful about the nineties mom who did the most with their mainstay products.
“They turned it out.
The Bobbi Brown; The MAC; The Clinique.
My mom with that MAC Spice lip pencilI was like,go.
Are there any beauty rituals or products that you cant live without?
I feel like everyone who gets perioral dermatitis always finds one weird thing that will work.
Its been pitched to me as the Canadian CeraVe, and I think its only on Amazon.
So, I can’t live without that.
“I cant live without the Avene 50 SunscreenIt’s so good and creamy.
And I love the Supergoop!
“How do you keep calm and practice self-care?
“My self-care routine is how I calm down.
I usually take a bath about four or five times a week with Epsom salt.
“And I definitely get facials a lot.
Like if anyone even whispers them.
You feel better, you radiate, you shine.
And you’ve got the option to give more to people when you feel good.
This world is f*cking scary.
So, if you want to get a pedicure, go get that pedicure, baby.”
Whats next for Benito Skinner?
“Im really excited about a few projects Im working on right now!
“I’m also about to come back with a podcast with my best friend, Mary Beth Barone.
I’ve been making videos for about six years now, and I still love doing it.”
