Mindy Kaling’s Must-Have Products
Mindy Kaling’s Must-Haves: From a $17 Moisturiser to a Frozen Burrito
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Like many people, Mindy Kaling's skin-care routine didn't truly evolve until her 30s. These days, the busy actor, writer, and producer would much rather spend time taking care of her skin than putting on makeup — though she can't deny the fun of getting glammed for an event.
"My skin-care routine is pretty thorough and my everyday makeup routine is really basic," Kaling tells POPSUGAR. "It used to be swapped when I was younger. I used to spend forever doing my makeup and then just do the most cursory skin care when I was in my teens and 20s."
Because she spent so many years wearing heavy makeup on camera for shows like "The Office" and "The Mindy Project," the star says that letting her skin breathe is now a luxury. Still, "I'm also that person that loves getting ready to go to an award show or go to a premiere," she says. "It does really transform my mood to put makeup on so, but it's also sometimes a lot of work and I just don't feel like doing it. I go in phases."
Right now, Kaling is all about skin care and overall wellness. From her favourite dark spot serum to her go-to easy and healthy breakfast option, keep scrolling to read all about the star's must-have items.
Mindy Kaling’s Morning Routine Must-Have
Frozen food might get a bad rap, but you can't beat the convenience — and yes, there are actually healthy (or, healthy-ish) options out there. For busy mornings or a quick and easy snack, Kaling loves Red's All Natural Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito ($3). Not only is it packed with protein (12 grams!), but for Kaling, it offers a hearty dose of childhood nostalgia.
"Frozen food is just such a blast from my past," she says. "Both my parents worked, I was a latchkey kid, so having frozen pizza, frozen burritos, little TV dinners, that's what we had when we came home."
Kaling still loves a frozen burrito, but doesn't necessarily love the ingredients in the 99 cent options would grab from the grocery store as a teenager. "I found this brand Red's All Natural, and they have the Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito," she says. "I have all the ease of lazy college self in the morning before I drop my kids off at school or after a workout. If I don't feel like being the saintly healthy person that makes myself like oatmeal and a banana, I can feel like I'm eating fast food without it being bad for me."
Pro tip: Kaling's favourite hack for preparing a frozen burrito? A quick zap in the microwave before finishing it off in the air fryer for a satisfying crunch. If she's "being fancy," she adds a bit of diced avocado on top to take it to another level.
