No, Alessia Cara's nightly makeup-removing ritual is not as dramatic as that in her 2017 VMAs performance, but it's still worth watching. The pop star opts for fresh, low-key, and dewey beauty, which means skincare is all the more important. That's where her nighttime skincare routine—cleansers, moisturizers, and all—comes in. Touring, performing, and long hours in the studio might be threats to healthy skin, but this singer's hydrating and refreshing skincare regimen keeps her glowing all day. We caught up with Cara at The Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel, where she walked us through her entire routine.

Cara starts the routine with cleansing—twice. "I just find that it takes everything off easier when you double-cleanse," she explains. Plus, with the traveling and performing she has to do, one wash might not be enough. And in case there's any dirt left after both washes, Cara follows up with a toner, too.

For this trio of steps, she opts for Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, an oil-based product, then Aveeno's Ultra-Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser, and finally Garnier's Skin Active Micellar Water as a toner.

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Next comes essence (she goes for the brand Missha) and then face oil by Skyn Iceland. The latter is Cara's secret weapon for traveling. "Because I fly a lot my skin gets really dry pretty quickly," she explains, so using a face oil that isn't too greasy keeps her skin feeling nice and hydrated. She usually puts it on before bed, but if need be, she'll apply some right after a flight.

Alessia knows where to focus her products. She doesn't put too much oil on her forehead because that part of her skin is often greasier, and she targets the under-eye areas with hydrating creams (either by or Kiehl's).

To treat her under-eye bags, she uses an organic product, called Bearberry Eye Repair Cream by Eminence, which she actually discovered in a hotel spa. She applies the cream using her ring fingers for the gentlest application possible.

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Her penultimate step is a universal skincare need: lip balm. It's especially a necessity for the Ontario native during Canadian winters, who says she often gets dry lips from the cold temperatures. The solution? Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Lip Therapy.

Lastly, she adds a few spritzes of Mario Badescu's rosewater-infused facial spray. She praises the spray as a refreshing boost and for clearing up minor bumps in her skin. And she has great advice for users who aren't fans of the mix of herb and rose scents. "It kind of smells like an old grandma at first, but if you love your grandparents, this will remind you of them," she jokes.

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Erica Gonzales Erica Gonzales is the Culture and Content Strategy Editor for BAZAAR.com, where she oversees news and culture coverage, including celebrity, music, TV, movies, and more.

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