Elle Star Chandler Kinney In Two-Piece Shares "Digital Diary"
Chandler Kinney has already starred in the Zombies franchise, and Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, but she really broke out last year as a contestant on Dancing With The Stars. Despite coming in third place, Chandler and partner Brandon Armstrong were fan favorites, and delivered amazing performances. Chandler is also set to star in the Legally Blonde prequel TV series, Elle. She recently shared some life updates on Instagram. They included her on the DWTS tour, her at Stagecoach with Zombies co-star Meg Donnelly, and her out to dinner with friends. Chandler rocked some impressive outfits, including a two piece that showed off her abs. How does Chandler Kinney look so good? Read on to see 5 of her beauty and wellness secrets.
She Takes Care Of Her Skin
Chandler opened up about her morning routine to SELF. "I'm becoming more of a skincare girly," Chandler says. "I'm still a little in the dark—but my essentials right now are my Youth to the People Superfood Facial Cleaner and OSEA Probiotic Water Cream. The moisturizer is nice and light for daytime, and great for rehearsals: It seeps right into my skin and doesn't sit on top, and it feels very hydrating."
She Wears An SPF
One of Chandler's go to skin products is a good SPF. "I do wear sunscreen every day," she told SELF. "Right now I am on a SuperGoop! kick. I love the Unseen Sunscreen for the same reasons as the OSEA cream for light wear, plus it doesn't leave that pale lavender cast you get from other SPFs. It's just seamless and feels really, really light on the skin. And it's also a good primer for makeup, since I like that dewy look right now. It definitely sets me up for a good skin moment."
She Keeps Her Hair Hydrated
Chandler is known for her curly locks. One way she takes care of them is by keeping them as hydrated as possible. "For my hair, I use the Olaplex No.5 Moisturize and Mend Leave-in Conditioner, which is nice," she said to SELF. "I put my hair through a lot, and so something that's repairing it and keeping it hydrated is a must. So sometimes with these curls, I'll just use the leave-in with a little bit of water to do a quick touch-up."
She Listens To Music In The Morning
How does Chandler wake up in the morning? A relaxing playlist. "I don't do any caffeine," she revealed in her SELF interview. "So I like to say music is my caffeine in the morning. It just gets in my veins and helps me wake up. I run on it. I love mountain music first thing in the morning for some soft listening—artists like Hozier, the Paper Kites, Lizzie McAlpine, and Gregory Alan Isakov. I'll put a gentle playlist like that on as soon as I'm on my feet, doing my routine in the bathroom. Then once I'm out the door, then the whole vibe changes. It's pop hits, it's upbeat, we're getting going. But first thing in the morning, it's quiet, easy listening. I just love a gentle start.
She Wants To Be More Active
Dancing With The Stars has changed Chandler's life for the better. One thing it has inspired her to do is be more active. "It's definitely motivated me to pursue a more active lifestyle," she says to Women's Health. "I'm pretty active already—I love to go on walks and hikes with my friends—but again, there's just no commitment to it. I really like the way that my body feels [now] and the way that I exist in it."
