9 Self-Care Essentials TikTok Star Tinx Swears By
"My friends joke my house looks like a Catholic church there are so many candles!"
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Welcome to Take the Edge Off, a monthly series during which we break down the beauty and self-care routines of influencers, CEOs, experts, and celebrities to discover how they unwind and decompress, while taking a closer look at the holy grail beauty essentials they're currently raving about.
If you find yourself endlessly scrolling through videos on TikTok for the latest trends and entertainment, chances are you've come across—or are already following—Christina Najjar, best known as Tinx. With more than 1.4 million TikTok followers and counting, Tinx has carved out her own lane on the Internet as the self-proclaimed "oldest girl on TikTok." While the Los Angeles–based content creator often uses a mix of humor, satire, and her own lived experiences to connect with her audience, she tells BAZAAR.com that self-care and mental health are things she takes very seriously, and encourages her followers to do the same. "I try to be super open with my followers about how much I love therapy and how important I think it is that we have someone to talk to," she says. "I always post a 'therapy selfie' each week just to remind people to take care of themselves."
For a must-needed vibe check and some good old-fashioned woosah advice, Tinx gave us the inside scoop on all the things that help her feel her very best, especially during an ongoing pandemic. While the star is a superfan of bath salts, candles, and a bevy of other relaxing beauty products, one thing's for certain: "I am more emotionally dependent on face masks than ever before," she says. For more on Tinx's soothing and grounding self-care picks, read on.
@harpersbazaar Here are some of the essentials our fave TikTok bestie @tinx swears by for self-care and mental health 💁♀️ #TakeTheEdgeOff ♬ original sound - Harper’s BAZAAR
Going There by Katie Couric What are you reading these days?
"I'm reading Katie Couric's new book that just came out! It's called Going There. I just met her—she's such a force to be reckoned with, and I love reading female memoirs."
Goop The Martini Bath Soak What's your go-to bath product?
"I'm a big bath girl—huge. I just bought a house with a tub in it! I can't wait to take baths every day again. These salts are my absolute favorite."
C & The Moon Malibu Made Body Scrub What's your favorite product to use in the shower?
"This scrub is made in my favorite place, Malibu! It feels like a real treat in the shower—I love a scrub—this one feels super calming and meditative."
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer What beauty or self-care products do you use on a regular basis to help combat Zoom fatigue?
"I love the NARS Creamy Concealer, because it really gets my under-eye circles undone. I also absolutely love the Kosas Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel—someone once told me that if the eyes are the windows to the face, then the eyebrows are the curtains … and both are very important."
Ouai Hand Lotion Do you have a favorite hand sanitizer, soap, and/or cream to use right now?
"I'm obsessed with Ouai. They have the most luxurious hand cream that I'm totally in love with. I keep a bottle right next to all of the sinks in my house."
Byredo Burning Rose Do you ever light a candle or stick of incense to decompress?
"My friends joke my house looks like a Catholic church there are so many candles! This is my current flavor of the week—I really enjoy setting the mood!"
Furtuna Skin Oil What was the last beauty product you put on today?
"The Moisturizing Oil by Furtuna Skin, which contains hydrating ingredients like vitamin C and magnolia oil for deep, long-lasting hydration."
MAC Spice Lip Liner Bold makeup, no makeup, or no-makeup makeup right now?
"I think no-makeup makeup is where I am right now. I'm loving MAC lip liners (specifically in the shade Whirl), plus Armani Beauty's Neo-Nude Foundation, Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter, and Neo Nude A-Contour because they're all so dewy and subtle. Also any of Charlotte Tilbury's products are amazing for a glowy, natural-looking complexion, but my favorites right now are their Magic Cream Moisturizer, Hollywood Contour Duo, and of course, Pillow Talk lipstick!"
The Sculpt Society Weights What’s the last fitness class you streamed or attended in person?
"I actually just finished a workout with Megan Roup and The Sculpt Society. She's a total ray of sunshine and really uplifts everyone who takes her classes with her positivity. I always feel happier when I work out with her."
