24 Hours With Instagram s Favorite Makeup Artist
Danessa Myricks talks self-care, motivational music, and getting it all done.
, Marie Claire s weekly peek into the daily lives of some of the most game-changing women in their industries. Ever wonder how they get it all done in a day? Here s your answer.
Makeup artist Danessa Myricks has built an empire on her terms. After developing products for top brands like Benefit Cosmetics, the entrepreneur took on the industry s inclusivity problem by launching her own namesake brand. Here, the CEO shares a day in her life.
Rise and Shine
I wake up between 4:30 and 5 a.m. daily, and the first thing I do is drink eight ounces of water. I turn on some devotional music (my current morning soundtrack is “R I S E,” by Willow Smith and Jahnavi Harrison) and write down five things I’m grateful for. I follow this up with a brief workout and 20-minute meditation.