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Paige DeSorbo Is Not Afraid to Break Some Skincare Rules
Byrdie
What I Put on My Face
All skin is good skin, which is why good skincare is more of a journey than a destination. We all love a one-off tip—but, at Byrdie, we’re more interested in how our skin evolves over time. The product we’ve used for a decade, the ingredient cocktail that made us glow, the step we never skip, and all the advice in between. This is the stuff that makes a real difference. With What I Put on My Face, we’re bringing you the rituals, recommendations, and failed experiments (we’ve all had them) straight from celebrities, founders, and influencers who’ve gone through it themselves.
If there’s one thing Paige DeSorbo is going to do, it’s serve face. Whether she’s on TV, walking a red carpet, or posting on social media, the ‘Giggly Squad’ podcast co-host and Daphne founder is known for a lethal mug. Her signature beat usually comes down to a strong brow, subtle bronzer, and a timeless pink lip—a combo that perfectly complements her glossy brunette hair.
But as anyone who loves makeup knows, great glam starts with great skin—and DeSorbo is big on skincare. Over the years, she’s been refreshingly candid about her skin journey, often showing what real skin looks like, texture and all, through Get Ready With Me videos and even candid bathroom scenes on Summer House. Her message is always the same: skin needs care, consistency, and a realistic routine with products that actually work. That philosophy is exactly why she’s partnered with Tula on the brand’s Day & Night Glow Powered by Prebiotics campaign, which is all about unlocking your skin’s natural glow.
Still, DeSorbo isn’t above a little skincare controversy—like admitting she sleeps in her makeup “once a month” because it “builds character,” (plus, the occasional pimple pop). It’s all about balance. Ahead, she dishes on all things skincare—from non-negotiables and red flags to mistakes and her 2026 mantra.
On Her Morning Routine vs. Nighttime Routine
“I’m better at sticking to my nighttime routine. I’m a night owl. I’ve never been a morning person. I envy them so much, but it’s just not who I am. I love a nighttime treatment. I love efficiency, like when something’s working while I’m sleeping.”
Her Nighttime Routine
“It’s not too extensive. I wash my face with [Tula’s] The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser, then follow with the 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream. I’m also really into night-specific products, like the Beauty Sleep Overnight Repair Treatment. If you’ve never used a nighttime cream, now is the time to try one. It makes a huge difference—especially during winter. Lastly, I keep an LED mask right next to my bed.”
Tula
Her Biggest Skincare Mistakes
“Oh my gosh. I love pimple popping and pimple-popping videos. I was obviously way worse in college. I’m better now and usually just watch videos instead of popping them myself, but if there’s something juicy on my face, I’m sorry, I’m going to touch it.”
Her Most Intense Skincare Phase
“I went to a dermatologist for the first time in college, and at the time, I was dealing with really bad acne. They gave me a topical cream—I don’t remember what it was—but I used it too much in one area, and it ended up chemically burning my skin. That was kind of my awakening, or realization, that there is such a thing as too much.”
Her Skincare Non-Negotiable
“I have to wash my face, and it needs to be with a cleanser I like. I’m not someone who can use a random soap at a hotel.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Skincare Hot Take
“I think it’s okay to sleep in your makeup. It builds character. I’m not a doctor, but I feel it dries your skin just enough if you have acne. Don’t do that often, but maybe like once a month. I also think getting a little sunburnt is okay. It’s good for your soul. It’s important for living.”
On Her TikTok Skincare Purchases
“Tula was actually the first thing I was influenced to buy when I launched my TikTok account. I remember it was the pink ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm. I used Tula before, obviously their face wash, so when I saw the balm stick, it felt very natural to try more.”
On the Beauty Trend She’s Leaving in 2025
“Remember when everyone was slugging? That was too messy and chaotic. I felt like I couldn’t even roll over without making a mess. I’ve been really into overnight masks as an alternative.”
Her Skincare Red Flag
“Someone who doesn’t do anything—like they have no routine at all. I can understand not always exfoliating, but the people who use just water and have perfect skin? It’s weird. Did you make a deal with the devil? And the people who don’t wear sunscreen and are perfectly fine? Red flag. You can’t trust those people. My best friend Hannah is that person. I don’t trust her. She’s never exfoliated or done much of anything, and I’ve never seen her with a pimple.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Beauty Muse
“I love looking at Nicole Kidman’s skin. I also think Victoria Beckham is stunning—I love her makeup products.”
One Thing She’s Bringing into 2026
“I’m going to continue to giggle. We need to laugh now more than ever. I also feel like I had a good 2025, and I want to take it all with me. I had a lot of really good moments.”
One Habit She Wants to Be Better at Sticking To
“I want to take my multivitamins every day. I keep buying supplements, and they’re just piling up in my apartment. I could literally sell Cymbiotika.”
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Paige DeSorbo Is Not Afraid to Break Some Skincare Rules
Byrdie
What I Put on My Face
All skin is good skin, which is why good skincare is more of a journey than a destination. We all love a one-off tip—but, at Byrdie, we’re more interested in how our skin evolves over time. The product we’ve used for a decade, the ingredient cocktail that made us glow, the step we never skip, and all the advice in between. This is the stuff that makes a real difference. With What I Put on My Face, we’re bringing you the rituals, recommendations, and failed experiments (we’ve all had them) straight from celebrities, founders, and influencers who’ve gone through it themselves.
If there’s one thing Paige DeSorbo is going to do, it’s serve face. Whether she’s on TV, walking a red carpet, or posting on social media, the ‘Giggly Squad’ podcast co-host and Daphne founder is known for a lethal mug. Her signature beat usually comes down to a strong brow, subtle bronzer, and a timeless pink lip—a combo that perfectly complements her glossy brunette hair.
But as anyone who loves makeup knows, great glam starts with great skin—and DeSorbo is big on skincare. Over the years, she’s been refreshingly candid about her skin journey, often showing what real skin looks like, texture and all, through Get Ready With Me videos and even candid bathroom scenes on Summer House. Her message is always the same: skin needs care, consistency, and a realistic routine with products that actually work. That philosophy is exactly why she’s partnered with Tula on the brand’s Day & Night Glow Powered by Prebiotics campaign, which is all about unlocking your skin’s natural glow.
Still, DeSorbo isn’t above a little skincare controversy—like admitting she sleeps in her makeup “once a month” because it “builds character,” (plus, the occasional pimple pop). It’s all about balance. Ahead, she dishes on all things skincare—from non-negotiables and red flags to mistakes and her 2026 mantra.
On Her Morning Routine vs. Nighttime Routine
“I’m better at sticking to my nighttime routine. I’m a night owl. I’ve never been a morning person. I envy them so much, but it’s just not who I am. I love a nighttime treatment. I love efficiency, like when something’s working while I’m sleeping.”
Her Nighttime Routine
“It’s not too extensive. I wash my face with [Tula’s] The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser, then follow with the 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream. I’m also really into night-specific products, like the Beauty Sleep Overnight Repair Treatment. If you’ve never used a nighttime cream, now is the time to try one. It makes a huge difference—especially during winter. Lastly, I keep an LED mask right next to my bed.”
Tula
Her Biggest Skincare Mistakes
“Oh my gosh. I love pimple popping and pimple-popping videos. I was obviously way worse in college. I’m better now and usually just watch videos instead of popping them myself, but if there’s something juicy on my face, I’m sorry, I’m going to touch it.”
Her Most Intense Skincare Phase
“I went to a dermatologist for the first time in college, and at the time, I was dealing with really bad acne. They gave me a topical cream—I don’t remember what it was—but I used it too much in one area, and it ended up chemically burning my skin. That was kind of my awakening, or realization, that there is such a thing as too much.”
Her Skincare Non-Negotiable
“I have to wash my face, and it needs to be with a cleanser I like. I’m not someone who can use a random soap at a hotel.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Skincare Hot Take
“I think it’s okay to sleep in your makeup. It builds character. I’m not a doctor, but I feel it dries your skin just enough if you have acne. Don’t do that often, but maybe like once a month. I also think getting a little sunburnt is okay. It’s good for your soul. It’s important for living.”
On Her TikTok Skincare Purchases
“Tula was actually the first thing I was influenced to buy when I launched my TikTok account. I remember it was the pink ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm. I used Tula before, obviously their face wash, so when I saw the balm stick, it felt very natural to try more.”
On the Beauty Trend She’s Leaving in 2025
“Remember when everyone was slugging? That was too messy and chaotic. I felt like I couldn’t even roll over without making a mess. I’ve been really into overnight masks as an alternative.”
Her Skincare Red Flag
“Someone who doesn’t do anything—like they have no routine at all. I can understand not always exfoliating, but the people who use just water and have perfect skin? It’s weird. Did you make a deal with the devil? And the people who don’t wear sunscreen and are perfectly fine? Red flag. You can’t trust those people. My best friend Hannah is that person. I don’t trust her. She’s never exfoliated or done much of anything, and I’ve never seen her with a pimple.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Beauty Muse
“I love looking at Nicole Kidman’s skin. I also think Victoria Beckham is stunning—I love her makeup products.”
One Thing She’s Bringing into 2026
“I’m going to continue to giggle. We need to laugh now more than ever. I also feel like I had a good 2025, and I want to take it all with me. I had a lot of really good moments.”
One Habit She Wants to Be Better at Sticking To
“I want to take my multivitamins every day. I keep buying supplements, and they’re just piling up in my apartment. I could literally sell Cymbiotika.”
Byrdie
What I Put on My Face
All skin is good skin, which is why good skincare is more of a journey than a destination. We all love a one-off tip—but, at Byrdie, we’re more interested in how our skin evolves over time. The product we’ve used for a decade, the ingredient cocktail that made us glow, the step we never skip, and all the advice in between. This is the stuff that makes a real difference. With What I Put on My Face, we’re bringing you the rituals, recommendations, and failed experiments (we’ve all had them) straight from celebrities, founders, and influencers who’ve gone through it themselves.
If there’s one thing Paige DeSorbo is going to do, it’s serve face. Whether she’s on TV, walking a red carpet, or posting on social media, the ‘Giggly Squad’ podcast co-host and Daphne founder is known for a lethal mug. Her signature beat usually comes down to a strong brow, subtle bronzer, and a timeless pink lip—a combo that perfectly complements her glossy brunette hair.
But as anyone who loves makeup knows, great glam starts with great skin—and DeSorbo is big on skincare. Over the years, she’s been refreshingly candid about her skin journey, often showing what real skin looks like, texture and all, through Get Ready With Me videos and even candid bathroom scenes on Summer House. Her message is always the same: skin needs care, consistency, and a realistic routine with products that actually work. That philosophy is exactly why she’s partnered with Tula on the brand’s Day & Night Glow Powered by Prebiotics campaign, which is all about unlocking your skin’s natural glow.
Still, DeSorbo isn’t above a little skincare controversy—like admitting she sleeps in her makeup “once a month” because it “builds character,” (plus, the occasional pimple pop). It’s all about balance. Ahead, she dishes on all things skincare—from non-negotiables and red flags to mistakes and her 2026 mantra.
On Her Morning Routine vs. Nighttime Routine
“I’m better at sticking to my nighttime routine. I’m a night owl. I’ve never been a morning person. I envy them so much, but it’s just not who I am. I love a nighttime treatment. I love efficiency, like when something’s working while I’m sleeping.”
Her Nighttime Routine
“It’s not too extensive. I wash my face with [Tula’s] The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser, then follow with the 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream. I’m also really into night-specific products, like the Beauty Sleep Overnight Repair Treatment. If you’ve never used a nighttime cream, now is the time to try one. It makes a huge difference—especially during winter. Lastly, I keep an LED mask right next to my bed.”
Tula
Her Biggest Skincare Mistakes
“Oh my gosh. I love pimple popping and pimple-popping videos. I was obviously way worse in college. I’m better now and usually just watch videos instead of popping them myself, but if there’s something juicy on my face, I’m sorry, I’m going to touch it.”
Her Most Intense Skincare Phase
“I went to a dermatologist for the first time in college, and at the time, I was dealing with really bad acne. They gave me a topical cream—I don’t remember what it was—but I used it too much in one area, and it ended up chemically burning my skin. That was kind of my awakening, or realization, that there is such a thing as too much.”
Her Skincare Non-Negotiable
“I have to wash my face, and it needs to be with a cleanser I like. I’m not someone who can use a random soap at a hotel.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Skincare Hot Take
“I think it’s okay to sleep in your makeup. It builds character. I’m not a doctor, but I feel it dries your skin just enough if you have acne. Don’t do that often, but maybe like once a month. I also think getting a little sunburnt is okay. It’s good for your soul. It’s important for living.”
On Her TikTok Skincare Purchases
“Tula was actually the first thing I was influenced to buy when I launched my TikTok account. I remember it was the pink ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm. I used Tula before, obviously their face wash, so when I saw the balm stick, it felt very natural to try more.”
On the Beauty Trend She’s Leaving in 2025
“Remember when everyone was slugging? That was too messy and chaotic. I felt like I couldn’t even roll over without making a mess. I’ve been really into overnight masks as an alternative.”
Her Skincare Red Flag
“Someone who doesn’t do anything—like they have no routine at all. I can understand not always exfoliating, but the people who use just water and have perfect skin? It’s weird. Did you make a deal with the devil? And the people who don’t wear sunscreen and are perfectly fine? Red flag. You can’t trust those people. My best friend Hannah is that person. I don’t trust her. She’s never exfoliated or done much of anything, and I’ve never seen her with a pimple.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Beauty Muse
“I love looking at Nicole Kidman’s skin. I also think Victoria Beckham is stunning—I love her makeup products.”
One Thing She’s Bringing into 2026
“I’m going to continue to giggle. We need to laugh now more than ever. I also feel like I had a good 2025, and I want to take it all with me. I had a lot of really good moments.”
One Habit She Wants to Be Better at Sticking To
“I want to take my multivitamins every day. I keep buying supplements, and they’re just piling up in my apartment. I could literally sell Cymbiotika.”
What I Put on My Face
All skin is good skin, which is why good skincare is more of a journey than a destination. We all love a one-off tip—but, at Byrdie, we’re more interested in how our skin evolves over time. The product we’ve used for a decade, the ingredient cocktail that made us glow, the step we never skip, and all the advice in between. This is the stuff that makes a real difference. With What I Put on My Face, we’re bringing you the rituals, recommendations, and failed experiments (we’ve all had them) straight from celebrities, founders, and influencers who’ve gone through it themselves.
If there’s one thing Paige DeSorbo is going to do, it’s serve face. Whether she’s on TV, walking a red carpet, or posting on social media, the ‘Giggly Squad’ podcast co-host and Daphne founder is known for a lethal mug. Her signature beat usually comes down to a strong brow, subtle bronzer, and a timeless pink lip—a combo that perfectly complements her glossy brunette hair.
But as anyone who loves makeup knows, great glam starts with great skin—and DeSorbo is big on skincare. Over the years, she’s been refreshingly candid about her skin journey, often showing what real skin looks like, texture and all, through Get Ready With Me videos and even candid bathroom scenes on Summer House. Her message is always the same: skin needs care, consistency, and a realistic routine with products that actually work. That philosophy is exactly why she’s partnered with Tula on the brand’s Day & Night Glow Powered by Prebiotics campaign, which is all about unlocking your skin’s natural glow.
Still, DeSorbo isn’t above a little skincare controversy—like admitting she sleeps in her makeup “once a month” because it “builds character,” (plus, the occasional pimple pop). It’s all about balance. Ahead, she dishes on all things skincare—from non-negotiables and red flags to mistakes and her 2026 mantra.
On Her Morning Routine vs. Nighttime Routine
“I’m better at sticking to my nighttime routine. I’m a night owl. I’ve never been a morning person. I envy them so much, but it’s just not who I am. I love a nighttime treatment. I love efficiency, like when something’s working while I’m sleeping.”
Her Nighttime Routine
“It’s not too extensive. I wash my face with [Tula’s] The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser, then follow with the 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream. I’m also really into night-specific products, like the Beauty Sleep Overnight Repair Treatment. If you’ve never used a nighttime cream, now is the time to try one. It makes a huge difference—especially during winter. Lastly, I keep an LED mask right next to my bed.”
Tula
Her Biggest Skincare Mistakes
“Oh my gosh. I love pimple popping and pimple-popping videos. I was obviously way worse in college. I’m better now and usually just watch videos instead of popping them myself, but if there’s something juicy on my face, I’m sorry, I’m going to touch it.”
Her Most Intense Skincare Phase
“I went to a dermatologist for the first time in college, and at the time, I was dealing with really bad acne. They gave me a topical cream—I don’t remember what it was—but I used it too much in one area, and it ended up chemically burning my skin. That was kind of my awakening, or realization, that there is such a thing as too much.”
Her Skincare Non-Negotiable
“I have to wash my face, and it needs to be with a cleanser I like. I’m not someone who can use a random soap at a hotel.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Skincare Hot Take
“I think it’s okay to sleep in your makeup. It builds character. I’m not a doctor, but I feel it dries your skin just enough if you have acne. Don’t do that often, but maybe like once a month. I also think getting a little sunburnt is okay. It’s good for your soul. It’s important for living.”
On Her TikTok Skincare Purchases
“Tula was actually the first thing I was influenced to buy when I launched my TikTok account. I remember it was the pink ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm. I used Tula before, obviously their face wash, so when I saw the balm stick, it felt very natural to try more.”
On the Beauty Trend She’s Leaving in 2025
“Remember when everyone was slugging? That was too messy and chaotic. I felt like I couldn’t even roll over without making a mess. I’ve been really into overnight masks as an alternative.”
Her Skincare Red Flag
“Someone who doesn’t do anything—like they have no routine at all. I can understand not always exfoliating, but the people who use just water and have perfect skin? It’s weird. Did you make a deal with the devil? And the people who don’t wear sunscreen and are perfectly fine? Red flag. You can’t trust those people. My best friend Hannah is that person. I don’t trust her. She’s never exfoliated or done much of anything, and I’ve never seen her with a pimple.”
@paige_desorbo / instagram
Her Beauty Muse
“I love looking at Nicole Kidman’s skin. I also think Victoria Beckham is stunning—I love her makeup products.”
One Thing She’s Bringing into 2026
“I’m going to continue to giggle. We need to laugh now more than ever. I also feel like I had a good 2025, and I want to take it all with me. I had a lot of really good moments.”
One Habit She Wants to Be Better at Sticking To
“I want to take my multivitamins every day. I keep buying supplements, and they’re just piling up in my apartment. I could literally sell Cymbiotika.”
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