Climbing in Heels with Rachel Zoe: Episode Featuring Nikki DeRoest – Holiday Glam Tips

Release Date: December 19, 2024

In this festive episode of Climbing in Heels with Rachel Zoe, host Rachel Zoe welcomes Nikki DeRoest, a renowned makeup artist and the entrepreneurial force behind Ciel Cosmetics. As the holiday season approaches, Nikki shares her expert advice on achieving the perfect holiday glam, navigating skin care challenges, selecting long-lasting lip products, enhancing eye makeup, and embracing upcoming beauty trends.

1. Mastering Hydrated and Dewy Skin

Rachel Zoe: "Okay, you are the queen of dewy and very hydrated skin. What products are best to combat dry and dull skin this time of year? Because like I already feel like that scratchy sandpaper sound when I touch my skin. So like what are your favorite, like, quick tips? [03:30]"

Nikki DeRoest:

"A couple of things. I mean, I am the queen of layering. So many. I love serums. I will cocktail three or four different serums in my hand before my moisturizer. [03:52] I, I love Shani Darden's brand. I love allies of skin. I'm a major fan of that brand as well. So that's one. And I do love Shani's peel that." [04:15]

Nikki emphasizes the importance of layering skincare products, particularly serums, to maintain hydrated and dewy skin during the harsh winter months. She recommends brands like Shani Darden and Allies of Skin, highlighting their effectiveness in combating dryness and promoting a healthy glow.

2. Long-Lasting Lip Products for Holiday Parties

Rachel Zoe: "So good. I think it's cult favorite. Okay, what are your favorite long-lasting lip products to carry through holiday parties? Like where you're constantly eating and drinking and doing all the things like what stays on. [04:44]"

Nikki DeRoest:

"I mean, truthfully, these days I've been, you know, playing around a lot more in K Beauty even I know that you can get the brand tier tier. Everyone talks about the tier tier foundation thing, but they have great lip stains. [05:10]"

Nikki recommends exploring K-Beauty brands for long-lasting lip solutions. Lip stains are her go-to products, providing durability and a polished look that withstand the festivities. She suggests layering lip stains beneath traditional lipsticks and liners for added longevity and a seamless finish.

3. Enhancing the Eyes for Holiday Glam

Rachel Zoe: "And then what's your best advice? To pump up your eye. Like, what's an easy cheat? To pump your eye up for holidays if you're not. Like. If you're someone who wears, like, minimal eye makeup. Like, what's, like, an easy cheat? [05:54]"

Nikki DeRoest:

"A lot of glitter. Anything shiny. Glitter. I just did a campaign for my own brand where it was, like, all about skin, but then we were adding in, you know, embellishments. So we would do, like, a chunkier glitter eye or little cute, like, rhinestones. [06:11]"

For those looking to elevate their eye makeup without extensive effort, Nikki advocates for the use of glitter and embellishments. Adding glitter or small rhinestones can instantly make eyes pop, providing a festive and glamorous touch suitable for holiday gatherings.

4. Efficient Cleansing After Festive Makeup

Rachel Zoe: "Obsessed. Okay, this is a question I think everybody has. How do you cleanse your face at night? Like, when you're so tired, but you have, like, a full face of makeup from. From a party on? Like, what's your. Like, is there a cheat or there just isn't? [06:51]"

Nikki DeRoest:

"There is. I mean, so there is a company called Clean Skin Club, and they make these towels that. That are biodegradable, but they don't. They're not wet already. So you wet them underneath the sink. [07:07] And so I go through at night just like, when I'm walking around doing whatever, and I wipe my skin just with water and the towel. [07:20]"

Nikki introduces a time-saving solution for removing heavy makeup: Clean Skin Club's biodegradable towels. These pre-dried towels can be quickly wet and used to effortlessly cleanse the face, making the nighttime skincare routine more manageable, especially after long holiday events.

5. Embracing Upcoming Beauty Trends for 2025

Rachel Zoe: "What is your favorite beauty trend? That's new. That's, like, that you hope catches fire that people actually do for, like, in 2025. [07:54]"

Nikki DeRoest:

"I definitely think it is, like, paring back, but also a lot of blush. I mean, people are crazy about blush. Like, never before I look back at pictures from me from, like, 2004, and I'm like, wow, I had blush blindness my whole life. Like, I just am that girl. So here we are. But now everyone's catching on. [08:59]"

Nikki forecasts a shift towards minimalist makeup, focusing on enhancing natural beauty with blush being a standout trend. She notes the increasing popularity of blush application techniques that highlight the cheeks without overloading the face, promoting a fresh and youthful appearance.

6. The Influence of K-Beauty on Future Formulas

Nikki DeRoest:

"And it's exciting that people are getting more comfortable with different texture formulas of blush. Right, right. Mine is a liquid blush. You know, I think people are much more comfortable of using that type of formula. But I also think in 2025, we're going to see more influence of K Beauty in different types of formulas that you'll see next fall from me. [09:50]"

Building on her previous insights, Nikki anticipates that K-Beauty will continue to influence makeup formulations, introducing innovative textures and application methods. She hints at upcoming releases from her own brand that will incorporate these trends, offering consumers novel and effective beauty solutions.

7. Final Thoughts and Seasonal Recommendations

As the conversation wraps up, Nikki reiterates the importance of adapting beauty routines to the season's demands while embracing simplicity and effectiveness. Her tips provide listeners with actionable strategies to maintain radiant skin, achieve durable lip looks, enhance their eyes effortlessly, and adopt emerging beauty trends with confidence.

Notable Quotes:

• Nikki DeRoest [03:52]: "I am the queen of layering. So many. I love serums. I will cocktail three or four different serums in my hand before my moisturizer."

• Nikki DeRoest [05:10]: "Everyone talks about the tier tier foundation thing, but they have great lip stains."

• Nikki DeRoest [06:11]: "A lot of glitter. Anything shiny. Glitter."

• Nikki DeRoest [07:07]: "So I go through at night just like, when I'm walking around doing whatever, and I wipe my skin just with water and the towel."

• Nikki DeRoest [08:59]: "People are crazy about blush."

• Nikki DeRoest [09:50]: "We're going to see more influence of K Beauty in different types of formulas that you'll see next fall from me."

Conclusion

This episode of Climbing in Heels with Rachel Zoe offers invaluable insights from Nikki DeRoest on navigating the complexities of holiday beauty routines. From advanced skincare layering techniques to the latest in makeup longevity and emerging trends, Nikki equips listeners with the knowledge to look and feel their best during the festive season and beyond. Whether you're a makeup enthusiast or someone seeking practical beauty solutions, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to achieving stunning holiday glam.