Power Meets Polish: My Daily Luxe Beauty Routine
At Code and Caviar, I believe that women in tech don’t have to choose between brilliance and beauty—we can command the boardroom and a flawless beat. For me, beauty isn’t vanity; it’s ritual, confidence, and presence. These are the products I reach for every single day to create a look that’s as enduring as my ambition.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just makeup—it’s armor. In industries where women, especially Black women, are often underestimated, walking in polished isn’t about vanity. It’s about owning the narrative, setting the tone, and reminding the world that power and polish go hand in hand.
At Code and Caviar, we celebrate the duality of being both ambitious and glamorous, because the future of tech doesn’t look one-dimensional. It looks like us—brilliant minds with bold style.
The Perfect Base
Before I even touch foundation, I prep with the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer—my love language in a bottle. This primer smooths everything, giving me a poreless, silk-like canvas that makes my makeup last from the first morning meeting to late-night strategy calls.
For foundation, I swear by the Huda Beauty Foundation Stick. It’s weightless yet full coverage, with a natural finish that looks like skin (just better). On days when I want my complexion locked in for hours, I set with Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Powder, a staple that keeps shine away while brightening my face.
To add an extra touch of luxury, I layer in the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Powder. It blurs, it softens, and it makes every Zoom call feel like it has its own filter.
Color + Confidence
Nothing completes a look like the right pops of color. My go-to blush is Huda Beauty Glowish, which gives me that effortless flush—like I just walked out of a high-powered pitch meeting with a win. For lips, I rotate between Anastasia Beverly Hills lip colors. Whether I’m going bold red for an event or nude for everyday strategy sessions, these shades carry me through with confidence.
And of course, Anastasia Brow products are non-negotiable. Brows frame the face, and for me, they frame the day—strong, defined, and ready to handle whatever’s on the agenda.