The Best Beauty Advice Chloe x Halle Learned From Each Other

The sisters also share the drugstore products they can't live without.

The Best Beauty Advice Chloe x Halle Learned From Each Other

When I log on to Zoom with Chloe x Halle, I can practically feel the love radiating through my laptop screen. The duo have spent the latter half of last year promoting their acclaimed new album, Ungodly Hour, and after months of iconic quarantine performances, they're calling in from two separate locations. Halle is in the U.K., where she's filming Disney's new adaptation of The Little Mermaid, while Chloe drops in from home in L.A. Before answering each question, they somehow manage to slip in a compliment for the other, which feels really genuine. In fact, it makes me want to call my own sister the minute our meeting ends.

This bond is what makes it so exciting for the pair to be the new faces of Neutrogena together. “To be able to do this as sisters—to be the first sister duo—is really, really cool,” Chloe tells Glamour. 

“Inclusivity in beauty is so important to us, and we love how Neutrogena offers such a diverse assortment of products for people with all kinds of skin,” adds Halle. 

I caught up with the musicians for Glamour's Big Beauty Questions. Read on for the products they can't live without, what they've learned from each other, and the strong women they personally idolize. 

Glamour: What’s one beauty rule you swear by?

Halle: I have very oily skin, and I'm more acne-prone, so I swear by this Neutrogena Stubborn AM Acne Treatment. It helps me so much; it just zaps all of the little pimples and all of the blemishes that want to show up on [a] big day, and I absolutely love that.

Chloe: I never, ever, ever leave the house without wearing sunscreen, no matter if I have makeup on or I don't. I'm really happy Neutrogena created the Invisible Defense sunscreen that works for all of our skin tones; it doesn't leave a cast on my brown skin, and it gives me kind of an elevated glow.

What’s the best beauty advice you’ve learned from each other? 

Halle: My sister has always been an example to me with everything in life. But taking care of her skin has always been something that she's done. She's just such a majestic being and has such beautiful skin naturally, but she definitely has taught me to take care of what you have so you can protect that beauty.

Chloe: For me, what Halle has always, always taught me is less is more. I love a good face beat and I love good makeup, but it is so beautiful and pure when you can let your inner beauty shine. And Halle does this so effortlessly, and every day I see her and she can literally have nothing on her face and look so stunning. She makes me feel more confident in my natural beauty. 

Who are the women that are inspiring you the most right now?

Halle: I definitely would say my sister is at the top of that list, and has been since I was born. My mother has really been inspiring me lately. There are so many amazing women, but Beyoncé, Regina King, and FKA Twigs. Women who aren't afraid of telling their story and are unapologetically themselves and are strong. When I see them being themselves, that makes me proud to be a woman. 

Chloe: I would definitely have to say my mom, my sister Halle, of course, and my Nana and my grandma Elizabeth. I'm just so grateful to have amazing role models in my life who remind me to love the skin I'm in and who I am. And of course Beyoncé, hands down. And musically, Imogen Heap and Missy Elliot—there are so many badass women who take control of their music as producers and executive producers and that's truly inspiring to me, always. 

Fill in the blank: I love my hair because…

Chloe: Because it is an extension of me. And because it reminds me of how beautiful I can be naturally. 

Halle: Because it shows what's inside on the outside. I truly feel like it is a part of me, and a part of my strength. 

You can use only three products for the rest of your life—go!

Halle: I deal with acne, so my approach is to always have products that will help reduce my pimples. I love The Skin Balancing Clay Facial Cleanser, and the Stubborn Acne AM Treatment for breakouts. I also love the Hydro Boost Water Gel because it relieves dry skin and is also fragrance-, dye- and oil-free. 

Neutrogena Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser

Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

Chloe: I need a good moisturizer to help hydrate my dry skin. The Hydro Boost Gel Cream leaves my skin so moisturized in addition to looking smooth, supple, and plump. I love skin-care products, so I’ve recently added a moisturizing serum into my routine. The Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum helps hold water to skin for extra hydration benefits. The Skin Balancing Micellar Cloths are perfect for on the go (we both keep them in our bags!) and removing makeup at the end of the day. 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Neutrogena Skin Balancing Micellar Cleansing Cloths

What’s your favorite way to take a moment for yourself? 

Chloe: I really love taking the time to do my makeup. I love being able to be creative and practice new techniques I picked up on YouTube.  

Halle: I find taking care of my skin to be less of a chore and more of a meditative or spa-like experience.  

You’ve got $20 and free roam of a drugstore. What are you buying?

Chloe: I love makeup! I would buy the Hydro Boost Plumping Mascara. This mascara works to boost hydration and shine for fuller, healthy-looking lashes. I would pair that with Neutrogena Healthy Lash + Brow Enhancer Serum because it makes lashes look longer and also conditions and nourishes from the root. 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Plumping Mascara

Neutrogena Lash Enhancer Serum

Halle: My go-to is the Oil-Free Acne Wash cleanser, which helps prevent breakouts without overdrying or causing irritation. I’ve been working out a lot lately, and the Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash helps to prevent breakouts on my back, neck, and shoulders from all of the sweat.  

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Body Clear Body Wash

If you could change one thing about beauty perceptions in the industry or social media, what would it be?

Chloe: [That we all] have to be alike; none of us have to be similar because we're not. None of us have the same facial structure, or bone structure, none of us look the same. I think it's so important to remind everyone out there that you don't have to follow the trend of what everyone's doing. Find what's best for you and what fits for you. 

Halle: Absolutely! I would agree with that. 

Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore_.

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