Who says politics and make-up don’t mix? America’s new sensation, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has revealed the secrets behind her radiant skin.

The new york politician who is the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, revealed her detailed beauty regime after many of her 2.8 million Instagram followers asked the secret to her flawless skin. Rather than skimming over her routine for fear of being taken less seriously on the political scene, the 29-year-old proudly gave up the goods, saying she is ‘a science nerd’ who loves learning about new ingredients.

It turns out AOC is not only an advocate for equality, but for a multistep skincare regime that focuses on radiance. Her routine starts with double cleansing (first with an oil or balm to melt off make-up, and second with a soapy cleanser), then toner (alcohol-free, of course), a layer of ‘actives’ such as retinol and vitamin C, followed by moisturiser and sunscreen.

As for make-up, her mantra is ‘don’t use more than you need’, with a minimal application of BB cream, concealer, blush, brow gel and stick highlighter to achieve her now famous glow. Then there’s her signature red lip.

In one tweet, Alexandria backed her decision to wear gold hoops and red lipstick to her swearing-in ceremony. ‘Lip+hoops were inspired by Sonia Sotomayor [the first Hispanic and Latina Justice of the US Supreme Court], who was advised to wear neutral-coloured nail polish to her confirmation hearings to avoid scrutiny. She kept her red.’