Sir John Shares How He Retains His Pores and skin Lifted and Sculpted

As a make-up artist, Sir John’s data does not simply prolong to one of the best foundations or concealer utility strategies. The wonder professional, whose shopper roster contains legendary abilities corresponding to Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell, can also be very well-versed in essentially the most impactful skincare ideas and tips. Having prepped purchasers for numerous pink carpets, runways, and photograph shoots, Sir John is aware of precisely what merchandise and instruments to make use of and when to make use of them. That mentioned, his current appointment as inventive director for Medicube (the viral Okay-beauty tech model) is a transfer that makes complete sense.

“I imagine magnificence begins from inside, nevertheless it additionally begins with the dermis,” Sir John mentioned in a press launch about his new function. “Your pores and skin is the biggest organ you’ve gotten, and the connection you construct with it must be sustainable for all times. Once I visited Seoul, I noticed that skincare is handled virtually like a non secular follow—a deep bond, not only a routine. That philosophy aligns with my very own strategy to magnificence: it is about intentionality, care, and making a basis that helps the whole lot else.” Forward, Sir John opens up extra about his day-to-day strategy to skincare and one of the best ideas he is discovered from his celebrity purchasers.

About His Pores and skin

“I’ve all the time had oily pores and skin, and my pores have been a problem. I additionally shave, so at one level, I began getting folliculitis. I ultimately began getting laser hair removing, which fully took care of that. I like to recommend that for guys—simply know your lasers, particularly in the event you’re melanated. At the moment, I’ve rosacea on my cheeks that I typically should cowl up for movie or TV appearances.”

How He Approaches Skincare

“I am all the time on the lookout for merchandise that calm and in addition strengthen the moisture barrier. As I’ve grown extra mature, I’m additionally seeking to keep a lifted and sculpted look. So the objective now could be: how can I restore my pores and skin? I additionally don’t simply take a look at skincare topically—I eat my skincare. I am actually into kale juice—it comprises vitamin Okay, which helps enhance sluggish circulation. Beet juice is nice—it improves blood high quality and helps your pores and skin restore sooner. Carrot juice or any meals wealthy in beta-carotene, like carrots, squash, or candy potatoes, is superb. Beta-carotene helps with cell turnover in a pure manner.”

His Morning vs Nighttime Routine

“I really like my morning routine. I journey lots, so I’ve to pack based mostly on the surroundings. If it is cooler or drier, I would like one thing extra emollient and comforting. However in L.A., for instance, I simply use serums just like the Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum. I additionally use my Medicube Booster Professional in Derma Shot Mode in sure areas—primarily the decrease third of my face, the place getting old sometimes begins first. I save heavy merchandise for nighttime, however I am additionally a little bit of a lazy individual at night time. I normally simply take a bathe, wash my face in there, and apply one product. Different nights, I simply use micellar water and go to mattress.”

His Evolving Relationship With SPF

“So within the Black group, we have been all the time informed we didn’t want SPF—we are saying phrases like, ‘Black don’t crack.’ What I’ve discovered over time is that, whereas we might not burn the identical manner, the solar nonetheless causes points, like darkish spots and uneven pigmentation. I used to be speaking to Ron Robinson from BeautyStat—he created a lovely mineral sunscreen. However after I speak about mineral sunscreens, lots of people say they can not use them as a result of quite a lot of them go away a white forged. So, our problem is discovering a solar safety that works.”

His Skincare Therapy Routine

“I all the time get laser hair removing.I don’t wish to shave. I additionally get my brows microbladed. I by no means had brows, and microblading fully modified my face. I additionally get fillers and Botox. I’m an enormous fan of fillers. I’ve had them in my hairline and cheeks. Dr. Jason Diamond did filler in my chin and jaw. My under-eye space was beginning to get hole, so I went to Dr. Dendy Engelman after Kahlana Barfield really helpful her. She used a tiny little bit of the appropriate filler, and it immediately decreased the hollowness and mirrored mild superbly. Actually, I will attempt no matter’s new. In Seoul, I had salmon sperm (PDRN) injected into my face—it was so glowy and plump.”

The Skincare Ideas His Shoppers Have Taught Him

“My purchasers have taught me a lot. Naomi Campbell was my first shopper, and she or he all the time mentioned leaping rope is one of the simplest ways to tone your face. It is one of the best cardio for me. Beyoncé taught me that your glam ought to by no means look stale. Typically, she’ll take a bathe with the door open to provide her make-up a lived-in impact.”

His Favourite Skincare Product to Use For Photoshoots

“A product that Beyoncé and I take advantage of on set is Eucerin. It is extraordinarily thick and never one thing you’d anticipate to make use of on the face, nevertheless it tends to flash again properly in pictures. We have used it as a basis for shoots, just like the CR Trend E book cowl. It is also nice for the physique whenever you desire a no-makeup look.”

How He Addresses Magnificence Stigmas Amongst Males and the Black Neighborhood

“Individuals demonize issues [like Botox and filler]. Even my mother was so upset after I talked about it publicly. I wrote an article for Refinery29 about how Black does not crack, however it could actually sag, and we should always lean into fashionable upkeep. She was like, ‘Why would you say that?’ However the fact is, I nonetheless seem like myself, and now extra males really feel like they’ll discover this and go to a dermatologist too.”