What Nail Pro Gina Eppolito Buys at the Drugstore
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Here at the Strategist, we love hearing about everyday stuff that actually works. That line of thinking extends to thedrugstorebeauty products in ourmedicine cabinets,shower caddies, andmakeup bags. In our new series “Beauty Aisle,” we’ll be talking to folks in the beauty industry — aestheticians, hairstylists, makeup artists, dermatologists, and the like — about the go-to affordable products they keep stocked. For this installment, Strategist senior writer Krista Bennett DeMaio chatted with celebrity nail pro Gina Eppolito, the “discreet manicurist to the elite,” about the drugstore products she loves.
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I worked on a commercial with RoC, and they gave me this product to try. I love it. It’s so smooth. It plumps my skin and makes it glowy, and it has SPF 30. I’m constantly moisturizing my face — morning, noon, and night. If I stop using it for a few days, I always end up going back to it.
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I use this as a toner. It feels really nice. It doesn’t have a strong scent, it doesn’t strip my skin, and it’s good for aging because it has hyaluronic acid. It’s hydrating.
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I like to remove my makeup with these before cleansing. I’ll use face wash most nights, but if I’m really tired, I’ll just use the Olay wipes. Or if I exercise and I’m sweaty, I’ll use one to wipe down my skin. I keep a pack in my yoga bag.
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I put this on at night all over my legs, butt, stomach, and arms. It has retinol, so it’s supposed to help plump your skin. I saw it while scrolling in the middle of the night and ordered it. Even my husband uses it. It’s really good.
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I use this shimmer powder on the top of my cheekbones, and sometimes I’ll even tap a little on my eyelids for a bit of shimmer.
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Love, love, love this one. I tend to have bags under my eyes, and it literally erases them. It blends seamlessly with my skin tone. Plus, the sponge-tip applicator makes it easy. You don’t have to use your fingers.
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My hair has definitely weakened with menopause, and this shampoo really helps with strength. It’s not harsh at all. It’s moisturizing and great for color-treated hair.
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I’ve been loving this light-pink shimmer. It’s a more modern version of the classic sheer pale-pink nail. I love it for spring.
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This is such an old-school one that I’ve loved since I was 18 and working at a nail salon. It’s an orangey red — so good for spring.
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It’s been around forever! It has this rubberized texture that really grips the nail. If you apply it, let it dry, and then apply your color — your polish will last.
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This is the best nail-polish remover. It’s not harsh at all. It feels like it moisturizes your nails without leaving any weird film behind. It removes everything, even shimmer, but it doesn’t strip your nails.
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