By Deena Campbell
Photography by Ron Reeves

Hip-hop soulstress (and Georgetown grad) Amerie looks as fresh faced and flawless as she did when she burst onto the scene eight years ago with “Why Don’t We Fall in Love” and then “One Thing.” Here are the top products she uses to keep her glam up while she puts the finishing touches on her upcoming fifth album.

From top: 1. Redken Smooth Down butter treat conditioner ($16.99) 2. Aveeno Positively Nourishing hydrating body wash ($6.49) 3. M.D. Forté Replenish hydrating cleanser ($25) 4. Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF 15 ($10.50) 5. Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin 2 shampoo ($34) 6. Lavanila The Healthy Body Butter in pure vanilla ($25) 7. OPI Feelin’ Hot-Hot-Hot! nail polish ($8.50) 8. Lancôme Hypnose mascara ($24.50) 9. Make Up For Ever eye shadow ($19) 10. Make Up For Ever Professional kohl pencil ($17) 11. Nettiescrub limoncello lip balm ($9).

AMERIE’S TIPS FOR HEALTHY SUMMER SKIN: “According to my dermatologist, who specializes in skin with more melanin, many people—especially brown-skinned people—are vitamin D deficient. Scientists are now linking that to weight gain, heart problems, prostate cancer, and diabetes. Testing your vitamin D levels and ensuring you have enough can be two of the best things you can do for your body to keep it beautiful inside and out.”