Alisha Boe Beauty Interview
Alisha Boe on Her "13 Reasons Why" Character's Meaningful Beauty Evolution
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Alisha Boe's 13 Reasons Why character, Jessica Davis, is a survivor; and with what she's gone through in the show's three seasons, it would make sense that you might not have noticed her dramatic beauty evolution.
But Boe tells POPSUGAR that Jessica's beauty look is an indicator to how the character develops and becomes more empowered throughout the series. "When you meet my character in the first season, she is going through the hardest moments of her life," Boe said. "There's not much thought that goes into [her hair and makeup] because she is really stressed, struggling, and not in the right headspace."
It's the third season where you'll notice a shift. Boe said that she hadn't styled her for seasons one and two, and that this changes in the show's newest episodes. "Jessica's gone from a victim to a survivor," Boe said. "She's fully taken on the role of being an activist and her role in her community. She is empowering to students around her . . . She really wants to take care of herself."
In real life, the actress's beauty routine is simple. Boe said she typically only follows two skincare steps — cleansing and moisturising — because of her sensitive skin. (In fact, she only adds more steps to address her changing skincare needs while filming.) Her uncomplicated approach is what makes her newly-minted status as a Burt's Bees spokesperson feel kismet, because she says she had already been using the brand's gentle products in her day-to-day.
Learn more about Boe's sensitive skin picks, ahead.
Alisha Boe's Weekly Beauty Ritual
Boe explained that wearing heavy makeup and being under lights as she films takes a toll on her skin and causes her to break out. On the weeks she's on set, she always makes time to give her skin a little extra R and R.
"The more makeup I wear, the more frequently I break out, so I do a green-tea face mask once or twice a week," she said.
Alisha Boe's Go-To Beauty Product For When She Doesn't Sleep
Boe said she looks to de-puffing eye masks, like the Burts Bees Rejuvenating Eye Masks ($3) on weeks she's had "zero sleep."
Alisha Boe's Go-To Lip Balm
Boe often uses the Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia ($5) when she's on set, and she says it's been a staple in the actress's beauty routine for years.
