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This is the stuff that makes a real difference.
ThatSports Illustratedcover helped Maher get used to being in the spotlight.
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I loved [the cover], she says.
It was such an amazing shoot.
It was 12 hours long, but I felt so beautiful in each shot.
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Despite all of her time behind lenses, you wont catch Maher with a12-step skincare routineever.
I think I’m a beginner, she says of her skincare regimen.
And I think I’m gonna be a beginner maybe the rest of my life."
Paula’s Choice
Heres what Ilonas skincare routine looks like, along with everything else she puts on her face.
you’ve got the option to never just take a resetit’s a consistent thing.
I think my skin has built up a certain toughness with what I put it through.
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Her Skin Focus
My biggest issue isdryness.
There are times when I forget to do my skincaremy days have been busy.
I am dancing every day, seven days a week, for four hours a day.
On a 12-hour show day, I’m in makeup constantly, and that can be tough for me.
I’ve been gettingoccasional breakoutsand they do wear on me mentally.
On Her Partnership With Paulas Choice
Its the simplicity of [the brand that I love].
The products are perfect for everyday use.
Theyre meant to be used simply, which works for me.
I also am passionate about feeling good while playing a sport.
This is for a brand for everybody, and that’s appealing.
Its hydrating, and it wakes me up.
I’ll even use it throughout the day.
The rest of my morning routine is just a moisturizer.
I’ve been using the newPaulas Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Moisturizer.
Illapply sunscreenwhen I get to the field.
Coppertone is great for me.
It is a constant battle of dousing myself.
Another favorite isPaulas Choice BHA 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, which my sister also uses religiously.
I was trying to implement a 12-stepnightly skincare routine, which I felt was almost damaging in a way.
But other than that, I let it be.
That’s important because I’m constantly putting new [products] on my face every day.
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Her Skincare Philosophy
Honestly, my skincare philosophy is very minimal.
That sounds cool, but I am proud of the way my skin can bounce back with things.
For me, that means just using a face wash and a moisturizer.
When I can expose my skin to [only a few products], it’s at its best.
On Favorite Beauty Rituals
I’ve been really into getting my nails done recently.
I think that’s something I can do for myself every few weeks.
It’s time when I get to chill and I also feel good when my nails are done.
One thing I just did was a hot sauna andice bath recovery.
I go to this spa where it’s just me and some old dudes.
For me, it’s so important before the makeup goes on to apply a moisturizer and alip oil.
My makeup artist is so good that right when I get in the chair, they moisturize.
