9 Beauty Tips from Your Favorite Pros — Including Rihanna's Hairstylist and Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist!

Mar. 15, 2025

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What better way to add some tips to your arsenal than to go straight to the pros?That’s exactly what we did at this year’s Sephoria in Atlanta. From brand founders to beauty pros, brand ambassors to experts, all of the best in the business were under one roof for the event — and PEOPLE caught up with several of them to get some of their hottest tips and tricks in hair, skin and makeup.Whether you want to know Mario Dedivanovic’s superstitions when it comes to makeup (yes, that isKim Kardashian’s go-to makeup artist of more than a decade), or Ursula Stephen’s favorite product for Fenty Hair (we can confirm she has styledRihanna’s hair), you’ll find them all in the gallery ahead. Plus, you can shop all the products the pros recommend, too.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

What better way to add some tips to your arsenal than to go straight to the pros?

That’s exactly what we did at this year’s Sephoria in Atlanta. From brand founders to beauty pros, brand ambassors to experts, all of the best in the business were under one roof for the event — and PEOPLE caught up with several of them to get some of their hottest tips and tricks in hair, skin and makeup.

Whether you want to know Mario Dedivanovic’s superstitions when it comes to makeup (yes, that isKim Kardashian’s go-to makeup artist of more than a decade), or Ursula Stephen’s favorite product for Fenty Hair (we can confirm she has styledRihanna’s hair), you’ll find them all in the gallery ahead. Plus, you can shop all the products the pros recommend, too.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

01of 09Ursula Stephen — Fenty HairFenty Hair The Comeback Kid.Fenty Beauty"Find a product that can work for multiple things," says celebrity hairstylist andFenty Hairbrand ambassadorUrsula Stephen. “Fenty Hair’s The Comeback Kid is a multifaceted product, and I’m the type of girl that wants to make more out of less. With a product like Comeback Kid, you can use it for this and that. It adds moisture, it helps your curls and it’s good for all hair. And we’ve really bridged the gap between the professional and the consumer with a product that can help clients to maintain their hair when they’re not with us. Clients spend more time with their hair than we actually spend time with their hair. I even love it as a leave-in conditioner. And it smells amazing!“Buy It!Fenty Hair The Comeback Kid, $36;sephora.com

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Ursula Stephen — Fenty Hair

Fenty Hair The Comeback Kid.Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

“Find a product that can work for multiple things,” says celebrity hairstylist andFenty Hairbrand ambassadorUrsula Stephen. “Fenty Hair’s The Comeback Kid is a multifaceted product, and I’m the type of girl that wants to make more out of less. With a product like Comeback Kid, you can use it for this and that. It adds moisture, it helps your curls and it’s good for all hair. And we’ve really bridged the gap between the professional and the consumer with a product that can help clients to maintain their hair when they’re not with us. Clients spend more time with their hair than we actually spend time with their hair. I even love it as a leave-in conditioner. And it smells amazing!”

Buy It!Fenty Hair The Comeback Kid, $36;sephora.com

02of 09Myiesha Sewell — SephoraGlow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum.Glow Recipe"Moisturize in the shower!” advisesMyiesha Sewell, a beauty director for Sephora. “Your skin and hair are more ready to receive moisture after a nice, warm shower. Hyaluronic acid serum won’t bind moisture to the skin if there’s no moisture to begin with. I always leave my Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum in the shower. Just leave it in the shower and apply right after you turn off the water, following up with a moisturizer when you get out. The same goes for leave-in conditioners (especially for curly hair!) and body moisturizers. I like Fable & Mane for leave-in conditioner and Nécessaire’s Body Serum as a moisturizer.“Buy It!Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $45;sephora.com

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Myiesha Sewell — Sephora

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum.Glow Recipe

Glow Recipe

“Moisturize in the shower!” advisesMyiesha Sewell, a beauty director for Sephora. “Your skin and hair are more ready to receive moisture after a nice, warm shower. Hyaluronic acid serum won’t bind moisture to the skin if there’s no moisture to begin with. I always leave my Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum in the shower. Just leave it in the shower and apply right after you turn off the water, following up with a moisturizer when you get out. The same goes for leave-in conditioners (especially for curly hair!) and body moisturizers. I like Fable & Mane for leave-in conditioner and Nécessaire’s Body Serum as a moisturizer.”

Buy It!Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $45;sephora.com

03of 09Chris Collins — World of Chris CollinsWorld of Chris Collins Harlem Nights.World of Chris Collins"Fragrance is part of fashion; fragrance is an accessory,” says Chris Collins, creator ofWorld of Chris Collinsfragrances. “So if you’re dressy, you want to wear something a little bit more elevated. If it’s more fun, maybe you’re going to the beach, you want to wear something more fresh and fruity. Fragrance is the epitome of the finish. Choose wisely when you choose which fragrance you want.“Buy It!World of Chris Collins Harlem Nights Eau de Parfum, $175;sephora.com

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Chris Collins — World of Chris Collins

World of Chris Collins Harlem Nights.World of Chris Collins

World of Chris Collins

“Fragrance is part of fashion; fragrance is an accessory,” says Chris Collins, creator ofWorld of Chris Collinsfragrances. “So if you’re dressy, you want to wear something a little bit more elevated. If it’s more fun, maybe you’re going to the beach, you want to wear something more fresh and fruity. Fragrance is the epitome of the finish. Choose wisely when you choose which fragrance you want.”

Buy It!World of Chris Collins Harlem Nights Eau de Parfum, $175;sephora.com

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Melinda Solares — Sephora

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“Another really important thing to do is to make sure that your brush hairs are evenly coated. … I’m making sure that every hair on this brush is evenly coated. Because if there’s a few hairs that are not, that’s going to show, so you’re going to have a little missing spot there.”

06of 09Malaika Jones — Brown Girl JaneBrown Girl Jane Carousel.Brown Girl Jane"Always spray your fragrance the unexpected places,” saysMalaika Jones, founder and CEO ofBrown Girl Janefragrances. “Like the places that may leave a little trail for you know, it’s great to do the pulse points, it’s also nice behind the ankles, or in your hair. It’s almost a way to surprise yourself. Also, make it your own. Not all fragrances will smell good on all of us, but play with multiple fragrances. You’ll be unique.“Buy It!Brown Girl Jane Carousel Eau de Parfum, $102,sephora.com

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Malaika Jones — Brown Girl Jane

Brown Girl Jane Carousel.Brown Girl Jane

Brown Girl Jane

“Always spray your fragrance the unexpected places,” saysMalaika Jones, founder and CEO ofBrown Girl Janefragrances. “Like the places that may leave a little trail for you know, it’s great to do the pulse points, it’s also nice behind the ankles, or in your hair. It’s almost a way to surprise yourself. Also, make it your own. Not all fragrances will smell good on all of us, but play with multiple fragrances. You’ll be unique.”

Buy It!Brown Girl Jane Carousel Eau de Parfum, $102,sephora.com

07of 09Danessa Myricks — Danessa Myricks BeautyDanessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum.Danessa Myricks Beauty"You need to really understand you and your unique needs — no matter if that’s makeup, skin, hair,” saysDanessa Myricks, founder and CEO ofDanessa Myricks Beauty. “One of the acronyms that we use for our brand is YUMMY, and that means Your Unique Most Magical You. So my best word of advice is to be very specific. We see so many things on social and when we flip magazines and on our favorite celebrities. But find out who most aligns with you. Somebody with an oily skin concern may have a completely different routine than somebody with dry skin.“So when it comes to identifying your unique self, think about how you prep and prime your skin, and do that very strategically for you and your unique skin concerns. As an example, we have a really beautiful serum called Water Powder Serum. It’s weightless, it feels like water on your skin, but it is going to keep you from producing oil throughout the day. It’s completely invisible. Nobody knows it’s there but you, because you’re going to see yourself looking amazing all day long.“Buy It!Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Mattifying Water Powder Serum, $36;sephora.com

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Danessa Myricks — Danessa Myricks Beauty

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum.Danessa Myricks Beauty

Danessa Myricks Beauty

“You need to really understand you and your unique needs — no matter if that’s makeup, skin, hair,” saysDanessa Myricks, founder and CEO ofDanessa Myricks Beauty. “One of the acronyms that we use for our brand is YUMMY, and that means Your Unique Most Magical You. So my best word of advice is to be very specific. We see so many things on social and when we flip magazines and on our favorite celebrities. But find out who most aligns with you. Somebody with an oily skin concern may have a completely different routine than somebody with dry skin.

“So when it comes to identifying your unique self, think about how you prep and prime your skin, and do that very strategically for you and your unique skin concerns. As an example, we have a really beautiful serum called Water Powder Serum. It’s weightless, it feels like water on your skin, but it is going to keep you from producing oil throughout the day. It’s completely invisible. Nobody knows it’s there but you, because you’re going to see yourself looking amazing all day long.”

Buy It!Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Mattifying Water Powder Serum, $36;sephora.com

08of 09Winnie Harlow — Cay SkinCay Skin Isle Glow Body Lotion Sunscreen.Cay Skin"No one should have to sacrifice the health of wearing SPF for the beauty,” sharedWinnie Harlow, founder ofCay Skinsuncare, during her SEPHORiA masterclass. “As a kid … I always hated the SPF experience. I always understood though how important it was. So when I got older and I started modeling, I would do shoots on beaches, and I had this shoot in the Bahamas and they didn’t want me to apply or reapply SPF throughout the day because it didn’t look good, and I burnt to a crisp. My skin was really inflamed, it peeled, and then my vitiligo started freckling a lot. So it changed not just with sun damage, but it physically changed how I looked. And it was really fast. … I wanted to put beautiful skincare into SPF that looked beautiful on all skin tones, types and conditions.“Buy It!Cay Skin Isle Glow Body Lotion Sunscreen, $45;sephora.com

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Winnie Harlow — Cay Skin

Cay Skin Isle Glow Body Lotion Sunscreen.Cay Skin

Cay Skin

“No one should have to sacrifice the health of wearing SPF for the beauty,” sharedWinnie Harlow, founder ofCay Skinsuncare, during her SEPHORiA masterclass. “As a kid … I always hated the SPF experience. I always understood though how important it was. So when I got older and I started modeling, I would do shoots on beaches, and I had this shoot in the Bahamas and they didn’t want me to apply or reapply SPF throughout the day because it didn’t look good, and I burnt to a crisp. My skin was really inflamed, it peeled, and then my vitiligo started freckling a lot. So it changed not just with sun damage, but it physically changed how I looked. And it was really fast. … I wanted to put beautiful skincare into SPF that looked beautiful on all skin tones, types and conditions.”

Buy It!Cay Skin Isle Glow Body Lotion Sunscreen, $45;sephora.com

09of 09David Razzano — SephoraWestman Atelier Complexion Drops.Westman Atelier"A big learning lesson for most people is how to do complexion correctly,” saysDavid Razzano, a beauty director for Sephora. “I think when we look at the onset of social media and the beauty gurus, there was this push to do really over-the-top, full-coverage makeup and then sort of sculpt afterward. But that tends to cover up the skin rather than enhance it, so I think that a way to think about complexion is in layers, even if you don’t have perfect skin — and very few people do.“Consider how a foundation and a concealer work together, rather than putting all the pressure on the foundation to do the job. Let’s say you want to have a light, very natural-looking complexion, a way to achieve that, even if you have some issues to cover, is to use a product like Westman Atelier’s Complexion Drops. Now, this is a lightweight foundation that doesn’t have a tremendous amount of coverage but still gives you a nice wash of color and pigmentation. Then you take a concealer and spot conceal. It’s all about showing the good skin and hiding the imperfections, not hiding all the skin. I think when you learn the balance of that, that’s when you master your complexion and you learn that you might not need full-coverage foundation at all.“Buy It!Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops Dewy Skin Tint, $68;sephora.com

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David Razzano — Sephora

Westman Atelier Complexion Drops.Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier

“A big learning lesson for most people is how to do complexion correctly,” saysDavid Razzano, a beauty director for Sephora. “I think when we look at the onset of social media and the beauty gurus, there was this push to do really over-the-top, full-coverage makeup and then sort of sculpt afterward. But that tends to cover up the skin rather than enhance it, so I think that a way to think about complexion is in layers, even if you don’t have perfect skin — and very few people do.

“Consider how a foundation and a concealer work together, rather than putting all the pressure on the foundation to do the job. Let’s say you want to have a light, very natural-looking complexion, a way to achieve that, even if you have some issues to cover, is to use a product like Westman Atelier’s Complexion Drops. Now, this is a lightweight foundation that doesn’t have a tremendous amount of coverage but still gives you a nice wash of color and pigmentation. Then you take a concealer and spot conceal. It’s all about showing the good skin and hiding the imperfections, not hiding all the skin. I think when you learn the balance of that, that’s when you master your complexion and you learn that you might not need full-coverage foundation at all.”

Buy It!Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops Dewy Skin Tint, $68;sephora.com

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