6 THINGS WITH RACHAEL FUSS

I got really into skincare at the end of 2017 and found myself swooning over perfectly curated shelfies and flatlays on Instagram. I was bored in my last semester of college and started a skincare page to talk about the products I was using – everyone was doing it at the time. I bought a marble slab from Crate & Barrel to use for product flatlays and started shooting pictures of my routine with my iPhone.

I was connecting with so many likeminded, beauty-obsessed friends and creators and brands I only ever dreamed of working with, and then I fell into creating beauty content full-time at the start of the pandemic. My boyfriend gifted me a camera to help kickstart my full-time career – I had never picked up a DSLR camera in my life before then. Two years later, I'm still working on my photography and videography skills as I create content with my favorite beauty products – right now, I'm really into testing sunscreens and throwing on a good orangey-red lip. I'm so incredibly grateful for the community I've built and brands I have fostered meaningful relationships with, both of which allow me to chat about beauty for a living.

3. Most treasured home decor item?

Definitely my sofa. I had a cloud couch dupe that didn't end up working out in my space, and when I was on the hunt for a new sofa, I had no idea what I was looking for or what I even wanted. I was scrolling through @sameoldla's feed and when I saw this vintage curved sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan, I knew I had to have it. My boyfriend wanted to test sitting on it first, so I roped him into driving down to LA with me that weekend to check it out. It ended up being more comfortable than I imagined, so we (aka my boyfriend) hauled it back up to San Francisco the next day (bless him). When we brought it home, I immediately knew I wanted to reupholster it in a camel suede, so I spent a few months debating between fabric samples before taking it to a local upholstery shop in the East Bay. It was a whole process, but it's such a stunning and unique piece that I will forever be obsessed with.

4. What’s the best advice you've ever received?

Put yourself out there. I’ve never been one to draw any sort of attention to myself, but I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t make myself uncomfortable along the way.

5. It's 5 o'clock at home. What would you be pouring?

My apartment gets the best light in the early evening around 5 o'clock, so I'm hard at work during this time. I'll sip on a Lychee Sparkling Water from Sanzo to get me through shooting, but I'll unwind with a glass of red wine when my work is done. If I'm not too worn out, I'll whip up a lychee martini. Can you tell I love lychee?

6. What are your favorite 6 accounts that you follow for inspiration?

@mariahlleonard
@christina.kassi
@emmahoareau
@theglossier
@jordanrisa
@sasha.mei

SHOP RACHAEL'S 6 HOME PICKS

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"Put yourself out there. I’ve never been one to draw any sort of attention to myself, but I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t make myself uncomfortable along the way." -Rachael Fuss

THE EDIT: SKINCARE STANDARD

ShadeDrops $36

Milk Marvel Serum $68

Balancing Cleanser $36

Hydrating Essence $30

Cloud Dew $44

Retinol Reform $88