Joyce Lee is a creative multi-hyphenate with timeless style. Joyce is a designer and creative consultant based in New York who has worked at some of our favorite brands. She writes a newsletter that we love for her effortlessly cool takes on all things fashion and she's never pointed us in the wrong direction with her perfect shopping edits. Not to mention her beauty sensibility leans no-fuss, which we can always get behind.
What is your morning beauty routine?
My morning routine depends on how much time I have. If I have a slower morning, I love starting the day with a bath. Then I'll double cleanse with Dam Dam Silk Rice Cleansing Oil followed by Le Cleanser and Le Disque. A few times a week, I'll rotate between the Kora Organics turmeric brightening & exfoliating mask, Le Prunier clarifying enzyme mask, or a treatment mask from my Korean dermatologist, Dr. Spring. I finish with Angela Caglia cell forté serum and Ilia's Sun Serum before applying makeup.
And your evening routine?
In the evening, it's all about winding down. I remove my makeup with La Micellaire, cleanse, then apply Peptides Extreme Fermeté Firming Collagen Serum followed by either Counter Beauty Antioxidant Soft Cream or Bonjout Le Balm. to lock everything in overnight.
What products do you keep in your bag?
I keep my bag pretty minimal. You'll always find a lip balm—I'm currently obsessed with Sonsie Basic Balm—and usually a lip color, either Merit signature lipstick in 1990) or Counter Beauty Sheer Genius Lipstick in Orchid, I also never leave home without Evolve Together Taormina Hand Cream.
How do you define beauty?
To me, beauty is feeling confident in your own skin. It's less about perfection and more about feeling comfortable, grounded, and at peace with yourself.
When do you feel most beautiful?
I feel my best when I've had a little time to myself—when I'm rested, grounded, and can enjoy the ritual of getting ready without rushing. And when I have a chance to apply a swipe of lip color!
We're huge fans of your newsletter. Can you tell us more about what you're working on?
I'm a designer and creative consultant by day, and I love moonlighting on my Substack newsletter, TIME LESS. I'm always collecting things that inspire me—objects, spaces, rituals, and ideas that bring beauty to everyday life. TIME LESS is my creative outlet where I share thoughtful discoveries: pieces that feel both beautiful and useful, and that earn a lasting place in our lives long after the initial excitement has faded.
And we have to ask, what’s your favorite address in France?
It's hard to choose just one, but the place that's at the very top of my list for my next trip to Paris is Rubirosa's. It's one of those rare boutiques that feels like stepping into another world—the interiors are beautiful, the curation is impeccable, and every piece feels thoughtfully made. It's the kind of place that reminds me why I love discovering special, independent brands whenever I'm in Paris.
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