Lili Reinhart: The Truth About Hollywood Skin, Alopecia, & "Retraining" Her Brain

Lili Reinhart – actress, producer and newly-minted beauty entrepreneur – joins us this week! Best known for her role as Betty in Riverdale as well as her scene-stealing turn in Hustlers in 2019, Lili added beauty founder to her resume last year with the launch of her acne-friendly skincare line, Personal Day. ✨ Psst! If you’d like to try Personal Day yourself, including the new Personal Day Soft Slip Priming Milk, use code BREAKING15 at https://personalday.com for 15% off. Tune in as Lili shares how she learned to care for her acne-prone skin. Plus, Lili tells us how she manages to keep her mental health in check - from becoming a Reiki master to exploring neuroplasticity, along with hints on her campy turn in the witchy female-ensemble film, "Forbidden Fruits," debuting at SXSW this month. [01:00] – Introduction to Lili Reinhart: Career background, from Riverdale to launching Personal Day. [04:40] – The Origin Story of Personal Day: Why Lili initially said "no" to starting a brand and how her personal struggle with acne changed her mind. [09:06] – Lili’s Acne Journey: Dealing with cystic acne since age 12, trials with Accutane, and the importance of checking ingredients. [12:31] – Viral Products Breakdown: The science behind the "Unplug" Blackhead Melting Nose Strips and the Hypochlorous Acid Spray. [14:32] – Boyfriend Skincare Secrets: Lili shares her hilarious process for using the nose strips on her boyfriend. [18:52] – New Product Launch: Introducing the "Soft Slip Priming Milk" and how to achieve a dewy look with acne-prone skin. [21:31] – Mental Health & Body Image: Navigating the pressures of Hollywood, social media surveillance and setting boundaries. [26:16] – Upcoming Role in Forbidden Fruits: Details on the "witchy" ensemble horror-comedy starring Emma Chamberlain and Lola Tung. [28:43] – Debunking Celebrity Beauty Myths: The truth about "perfect" skin and how professional lighting and makeup can be deceiving. [30:25] – Self-Care Practices: Lili discusses retraining her brain through neuroplasticity and her journey to becoming a Reiki Master [34:09]. [36:56] – Lili’s "Top Shelf" Makeup Picks: Favourite mascaras for sensitive eyes and non-comedogenic foundations. [38:19] – Hair Care & Alopecia: Her honest feelings about hair struggles and the professional treatments she uses to manage shedding. [44:03] – Small Victory Productions: Her transition to executive producer and being a "big sister" to young actors. [46:20] – Rapid Fire Game: "Forbidden" vs "Fruit"? Lili weighs in on everything from Accutane to Dancing with the Stars Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4191996 PERSONAL DAY | Unplug Blackhead-Melting Nose Strips (Use Code BREAKING15): https://go.shopmy.us/p-45319839 PERSONAL DAY | Trust Me On This Hypochlorous Acid Spray (Use Code BREAKING15): https://go.shopmy.us/p-45319961 PERSONAL DAY | Soft Slip Priming Milk (Use Code BREAKING15): https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320116 PERSONAL DAY | Emotional Support Lip Balm (Use Code BREAKING15): https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320231 MAKEUP BY MARIO | Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320374 ARMANI BEAUTY | Eyes To Kill Mascara: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320521 DIOR | Diorshow Mascara: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320584 HOURGLASS | Caution Extreme Lash Mascara: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320721 CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Airbrush Setting Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320817 FENTY BEAUTY | Blurring Setting Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320902 HAUS LABS | Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45320974 HAUS LABS | Color Fuse Longwear Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45321120 SHISEIDO | Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation SPF 30: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45321208 CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Filmstar Bronze & Glow: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45321467 HOURGLASS | Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45321574 ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Brow Wiz https://go.shopmy.us/p-45321648 SHU UEMURA | Ultimate Reset Hair Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45321765 SHU UEMURA |Urban Moisture Treatment Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45322313 KÉRASTASE | Genesis Hair Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45322408 Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/breakingbeautypodcast Join the Breaking Beauty community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Newsletter Signup: https://substack.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Hosts: Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en and Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Produced by Dear Media Studio: https://dearmedia.com/ More about our podcast: “If you're going to trust anyone's beauty expertise, make it Breaking Beauty's founders, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins” - ELLE.com Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good every single Wednesday.