The Glowdown: Elsa Hosk Discusses Skincare, Smooth Buns, and the Practice of Sleeping in Makeup

      Welcome to The Glowdown, a series where we explore the beauty secrets of our favorite celebrities as they candidly share their routines and must-haves exclusively with us. Join them as they occupy our beauty hot seat while we ask a series of rapid-fire questions, providing you with unique insights into the products they can't live without, their tips for getting red carpet-ready, beauty pet peeves, and the clever tricks they've learned along the way. This is unfiltered beauty at its best. This month, we chatted with Elsa Hosk. The 36-year-old Swedish supermodel and fashion brand founder has an impressive 8.6 million followers on Instagram and has recently been announced as the ambassador for TheSolveMD's first line of SPF products. Combining sun protection with skincare to address various concerns, Hosk expresses how significant it is for her to collaborate with a brand dedicated to innovative, high-quality skincare. We were eager to learn more about her favorite SPF items and her skincare and makeup tips.

      Which beauty product gives you the most mood lift?

      A tinted lip balm! It instantly makes me feel more polished. Plus, I really dislike how my lips appear without a touch of color.

      Can you describe your skincare routine?

      In the morning, I cleanse, apply serum, moisturize, and then finish off with Sunsolve ZnO+ Mineral Care SPF 50. Currently, I’m using the Correct + Fade formula to address pigmentation. At night, I always take off my makeup, cleanse, apply serum, and lock it in with a rich moisturizer or night cream.

      You have a pimple. Are you team pop it or team leave it alone?

      Definitely team leave it alone.

      If you could only use one product for the rest of your life, what would it be?

      Can I choose two?! Sunscreen and lip balm!

      What’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever received?

      Don’t compare yourself to others!

      It's a bad hair day. What do you do?

      I pull it into a sleek bun and let it be!

      What’s your signature scent?

      Whatever [my partner] Tom is wearing! I am fond of men’s fragrances.

      Strong lip or strong eye?

      Strong lip.

      You’re getting your nails done. What’s your preferred color?

      A soft pink or nude polish—something timeless and natural.

      What’s your beauty philosophy in one sentence?

      Care for your skin and allow your natural beauty to shine through.

      What’s your favorite lipstick shade?

      I adore a darker liner with a gloss—ideal for both day and night. My go-to is Make Up For Ever's [Artist Color Pencil in] Anywhere Caffeine paired with a Rhode lip tint.

      What’s your biggest beauty mistake?

      Sleeping with makeup on.

      Candles, reed diffusers, or nothing at all?

      Candles—they instantly create a cozy atmosphere.

      If you could give one piece of beauty advice, what would it be?

      Listen to your skin, as what works for someone else may not work for you. And remember, less is more!

      What beauty product do you recommend to everyone?

      A good sunscreen; it’s the foundation for healthy, glowing skin. All the Mineral Care SPFs from the SunsolveMD range look great alone or under makeup.

      Name one beauty product you always carry in your handbag.

      Tinted lip balm, always!

      If you could take someone else's makeup bag, whose would it be?

      Probably Hailey Bieber’s—she’s perfected that effortless, glowy look that I adore.

      Are you team dewy or matte?

      Team dewy all the way.

      Describe your brows in one word:

      Natural.

      What was your worst hairstyle (or hair moment) ever?

      I tried the wet look… it’s not for me. I looked like a soaked cat.

      You have to wear crimped hair or blue eyeshadow for the rest of your life. Which do you choose?

      Crimped.

      Makeup primer: love it or hate it?

      I use my skincare as a primer.

      Confession time: how often do you clean your makeup brushes?

      Not as often as I should… I'm working on it!

      What beauty rule do you always break?

      I seldom wear mascara.

      Would you prefer ultra-skinny brows or bleached brows?

      Honestly, I like both.

      Whose hair would you love to steal?

      Claudia Schiffer’s.

      Which beauty era inspires you the most?

      The '90s—that natural, minimal aesthetic with a touch of glam.

      Eyelash curlers: love them or hate them?

      I appreciate them for red carpet events, but I skip them for daily wear.

      Best beauty hack?

      Using a tinted sunscreen as both SPF and a light base. It saves so much time in the morning.

      How do you relax and reset during your downtime?

      I cuddle with my daughter, go for runs