Even if you're one of the few people who doesn't know who Tracy Anderson is, you've certainly felt the effects of her influence in the fitness and wellness space. Not only do the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Lopez train at her various workout studios, but she's a pioneer in the online training space: Years before any of us were aware of Zoom, Anderson was already giving trainees insider access to her workouts by setting up a camera in her classes and streaming them online. The footage was raw and unedited, something that, at the time, no one was doing. She later added workout breakdowns and complementary videos and interviews (something else that has now become commonplace in the online streaming space).
In the years Anderson has been in the spotlight, she hasn't missed a beat (literally!). Though the Tracy Anderson Method, a mix of dance cardio and sculpting, is perpetually imitated, the celebrity trainer is always one step ahead... and not only with her workouts. (If you're drooling over one-piece athleisure looks or strapless workout tops, you can thank Anderson for making those popular.) She's also launched her own magazine and, most recently, a beauty line.
To find out more about how Andeson stays fresh-faced and glowing while juggling an innumerable amount of balls, we asked her to share her can't-live-without beauty products.
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"I understand that taking care of my skin requires a bit of focus and effort. I also care that chemicals don't go into my skin. There are parts of my skin and body that need different kinds of attention. That's why I worked with the acclaimed Dr. Doug to create five body balms that really make a difference. I apply my Got Physical balm on my lower back and joints just as a preventative measure. I apply my Tightening balm on my neck, stomach, bum and thighs. Then I take my Essential balm and connect all of the dots. After I tone my face, I use a very small amount of the Expression balm and apply it all over my face. It has antibacterial properties to protect me from blemishes."
"I love the smell of Vintner's Daughter face serum. I use it all over my face after the Skin Sequence Expression Balm to lighten the balm and really amplify my glow. I like to layer my favorite products that I feel have complementary purposes. There is a lot to accomplish to keep the skin clear, hydrated, healthy and resilient."
"I usually only spot cover instead of applying foundation. I use the Cle de Peau concealer in Ocher and Mocha. I have paid attention to the little tricks of contouring over the years of having really talented makeup artists. This takes two minutes! I take the Mocha and do a quick, small stripe on either side of my nose, lower cheeks, upper sides of my forehead and a dot above my top lip. Then I take the Ocher and do a quick stripe down my nose, in between eyes and under each eye. Then I take a thick foundation brush and work it all in."
"Victoria Beckham Beauty's posh lipstick in pout is my go-to. I am absolutely obsessed with the color and texture of this new lipstick. I use it on my lips and cheeks. I love a little graceful pale pink in the center of my lips and this one goes perfectly inside my favorite lip liners."
