Kacy Hill, Musician | Into The Gloss

“Every one in all my albums has been a mirrored image of the place I’m in life at the moment. My second album, Is It Egocentric If We Speak About Me Once more, was about returning to myself. I used to be popping out of my first file deal, and I felt like I wasn’t myself in so some ways. I had been launched to a world the place everybody was very ‘cool’ and had a lot cash. I used to be round lots of people that have been very profitable, and I felt like a weirdo. That’s additionally part of being younger, proper? You’re 20, 21, 22 and really feel like that you must erase your self to slot in. In the end, I noticed that what makes me ‘cool’ is simply not making an attempt to be like anybody else. Bug, my new album, is about discovering pleasure in life and love for music once more. In some methods, it’s about returning to myself, too. I used to be in a really lengthy relationship, and as I used to be writing lyrics, I used to be like, ‘I don’t assume I’m within the headspace to jot down love songs proper now.’ The cracks within the basis of my relationship had began to look, however I wasn’t prepared to speak about them as a result of I didn’t need the connection to disintegrate. For the six plus years that I used to be within the relationship, it was the place I discovered consolation, stability, sanity, all the things. We relied on one another a lot, so to speak about issues that may not be proper was so scary. I began to work by way of them in my songs, which felt like a protected area.

SKINCARE
I turned 30 in Could, and I’ve turn out to be much more aware of my pores and skin. Abruptly you look within the mirror, and also you’re like, ‘What’s that?’ However I attempt to preserve my routine so simple as potential as a result of I’ve tremendous reactive pores and skin. After I was a lot youthful, I might get breakouts and I’d put all types of stuff on them. Then I noticed that I used to be making it worse. Now, I’m all about moisturizers and oils. Particularly on tour, I’ll fall asleep mainly embalmed as a result of the resort A/C is at all times blasting. [Laughs]

I’ve used Cetaphil’s mild cleanser my entire life, after which I wish to spritz my face with Futurewise’s Slug Increase. Actually, who is aware of what a spritz does, but it surely feels good. I’m like, ‘I’m awake!’ I found Avène’s Cicalfate cream once I did a skincare deep dive on the Web in the course of the pandemic. I get eczema round my nostril, my eyes, and typically beneath my mouth, and this cream is the one factor that has ever helped. It’s very, very thick and a miracle product for me. Generally I’ll layer it with different moisturizers like Futurewise’s Slug Cream, which is a brilliant gentle and actually good each day moisturizer, or Farmacy’s Honey Halo, and if I do, the Cicalfate at all times goes on high. My eyes get sort of crispy—I do know—and Dieux’s Auracle is the one eye cream that hasn’t made my eyes burn or flared up my eczema. It’s additionally good to have eye cream on tour once I’m not getting a lot sleep. I seal all the things in with Kate Blanc’s rosehip oil. It’s so low-cost, lasts me round 4 months, and works so properly. And I’ve been loving Iris&Romeo’s Weekend Pores and skin SPF 50. Mineral sunscreens could be a ache as a result of they’ll depart a white solid. I’ve additionally discovered that some mineral sunscreens are sort of smelly and sticky, however this one’s good. It has a slight tint, but it surely’s not overwhelming.

MAKEUP
I don’t put on basis—I by no means have. I’ve freckles and I don’t like the best way it appears on me. I simply use concealer on little spots round my nostril or if I’ve any blemishes. I like Fenty’s Professional Filt’r in 140N. Pixi’s +Rose Radiance Perfector is a ‘pores and skin enhancer,’ however I like to make use of it as a highlighter on my higher cheekbones, nostril, and above my eyes. I like that it’s not too intense or too shiny.

I didn’t put on eyeshadow for a really very long time, however now, I like heat tones. Individuals say purple is nice for inexperienced eyes, however I by no means actually put on purple. I often do a type of orange-y, purple look—and I like gold. I at all times have MAC’s Future Flame palette with me. Then I add somewhat mascara. I alternate between Diorshow and Macstack. Each are good. Oh, and I repair up my brows with Profit’s Exactly, My Forehead pencil after which set them down with Kosas’s Air Forehead Gel.

For my lips, I at all times love a barely brownie liner. Make Up For Ever’s lip liner in Anyplace Caffeine is nice. Then, relying on how I’m feeling, I choose between Uncommon Magnificence’s Smooth Pinch lip oil in Completely happy or Byredo’s liquid lipstick in Affordable, which is unbelievable. It’s the right quantity of sparkle. Or if I would like extra of a purple, I am going for Byredo’s tinted lip balm in Ocra. It’s matte however not too matte. It’s so good.

HAIR
After I was youthful, my hair was blonde, and now it’s no matter that’s developed into. [Laughs] Jess Gonzalez, who’s additionally in LA, colours it. She’s the perfect. I’ve been trimming my very own bangs, however once I want a lower, I am going to Colleen Duffy.

I’ve tried all types of pricey shampoos, and Pantene’s Radiant Coloration shampoo makes my hair look the perfect. I take advantage of Pantene’s Curl Perfection conditioner, too. What’s humorous about it’s that each time I wash it with Pantene, I at all times have individuals say to me, ‘You scent so good. What’s that scent?’ I typically preserve it fairly curly once I’m touring as a result of there’s no time for me to blow it out and straighten it. Additionally, if I’m someplace humid or if I’m on stage and sweaty, my hair goes again to curly after which it’s like, ‘Effectively, why did we even try this?’

FRAGRANCE
After I’m at dwelling, I’m a Byredo lady, however once I’m on tour, I’m a Diptyque lady. I like a floral scent, particularly since I’m in yucky inexperienced rooms on a regular basis. Do Son is a traditional. Rose, too. They make me really feel somewhat extra civilized.”

—As advised to Daise Bedolla

Photographed by Shana Trajanoska in New York on Could 30, 2024