The Beauty Memo

Why Radio Frequency Is Influencer Yoyo Cao’s Secret To Amazing Skin

The influencer, fashion designer and street-style star shares her favorite beauty tool, her daily skincare routine and her favorite kind of exercise

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Yoyo Cao

If you’re not following Yoyo Cao on Instagram, then let this be your motivation to hit that follow button immediately. If you track international fashion weeks, you’ll definitely have seen the Macau-born entrepreneur all over your feed once those street-style snaps start rolling in – draped in the wares of every big fashion house, from Balenciaga to Miu Miu. Here, the style star shares her daily beauty routine – including how she has cured her breakouts, what her bathroom looks like, and what her skincare rituals are.

What I use for my morning skincare ritual depends on the condition of my skin…

…but I usually start off with Fresh’s Soy Face Cleanser (my holy grail) before moving on to Blithe’s Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots. I’ll then slather on a generous amount of Deep Sea Moisturizer from One Ocean Beauty, and finish with the Eye Revival Marine Cream to reduce my under-eye bags. Trust me, we all need that additional radiance.

I used to get breakouts often…

…so I bought a book on skincare to study why they were happening. It’s important to do your research and test certain ingredients and products on your skin – because what works well for others may not work as well for you. I always pay attention to how my skin reacts when I change my routine in any way.

My bathroom is Scandi style and modern

The natural textures create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while contrasting modern marbled surfaces add a cool and relaxing vibe. The bathroom is the first room I go to every morning, so making it pleasant helps me start my day right.

I have combination skin…

…so I make sure to remove my makeup every night before I even touch my bed – no matter how tired I am. This helps me maintain a healthy skin.

Throughout the day…

…I like to apply pressed powder. My favorite is from Clé de Peau Beauté. It gives me a natural glow and absorbs oil that can build up during the day.

Swimming is my favorite form of exercise…

…especially with the ongoing travel restrictions, coupled with the tropical weather where I live. I have been trying to commit to a few laps in the pool on a daily basis.

I avoid spicy food…

…because, unfortunately, I have a low tolerance for it. I love Japanese food, and will never say no to a good omakase.

My current obsession is…

…my TriPollar radio-requency beauty device, which helps tighten skin while inducing collagen production. My skin definitely feels firmer and smoother after keeping up with my sessions.

I get way too impatient for facials…

…and I hate to admit that! But I am a big believer in regular skincare treatments. I visited Epion Aesthetics MediSpa recently and love all its tech skincare offerings.

Before I go to bed…

…I love to use my Blithe Vital Treatment again, like I do in the morning. It’s hydrating, soothing and contains the most amazing organic ingredients.

A swimming pool is firmly on Cao’s wellness list…

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