The World Cup started this week! A celebration of culture, global connection, and of course soccer (or football). Our team at Bolden is global and multicultural, so we figured this would be the perfect opportunity to share some of the best beauty hacks we’ve learned from around the world.

Global Beauty Secrets: Skincare and Hair Hacks Our Team Learned from Around the World

The best beauty routines are built from a lifetime of discovery: tips picked up from family, lessons learned while traveling, and traditions found far from home. Our team at Bolden is global and multicultural, and that curiosity shapes everything we do, including how we care for our skin and hair. In honor of the World Cup, we're sharing the beauty hacks our team actually uses. Consider this your passport to a better routine.

Chabelis, Marketing Associate:

“Wrapping my hair under a tubi after a blowout or silk press is one of the best hacks I learned from my Dominican family growing up. It keeps my style looking fresh until I’m ready to debut it.”

The tubi is a beloved protective technique that preserves blowouts and silk presses overnight, keeping hair smooth, frizz-free, and ready to go.

Kenedi, Social Media Manager:

“Putting toothpaste on your pimples. My mom’s from the midwest so this one feels like a classic.”

While we're not sure we 100% endorse this hack, our Clay Mask is perfect for spot treating annoying breakouts. Put some on pimples after cleansing and let it go to work. Formulated with sulfur, bentonite, and willow bark extract, it unclogs your pores and controls excess oil without the risk of dryness that comes with toothpaste.

Rahmah, Partnerships & Business Development Manager

“One beauty hack I’ve learned from Korean skincare is to apply hydrating products to slightly damp skin. Ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid can help attract and retain water more effectively when applied before the skin is completely dry.”

This one costs nothing to try and the difference is real. Pat on your serums and moisturizer right after washing while your skin is still a little damp and you'll notice a big difference in how well they absorb.

Chinelo, Co-Founder

“Shaving with shea oil has become a consistent part of my routine. It gives such great slip and helps reduce dark spots and bumps that you can easily get while shaving.” 

If you want to try this hack out for the first time, try our natural Shea Oil. Available in a warm vanilla scent or unscented for sensitive skin, it leaves your skin smooth, hydrated, and bump-free.

Julie, Product Manager

“I use diluted calamansi on my elbows, underarms, and knees to help improve the appearance of uneven tone!”

Calamansi is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia that's been used in Filipino beauty routines for ages as a natural brightening agent. Just make sure to dilute it, a little goes a long way on sensitive areas.

Ndidi, Co-Founder

“Putting my face in gold water to reduce puffiness has become one of my favorite beauty hacks.”

If you love that shocking, cooling sensation and want an extra boost, try storing your Bolden Eye Patches in the fridge before you put them on.

Charlyn, Head of Marketing

“Since traveling to Morocco I’ve started integrating Prickly Pear oil into my routine for its anti-aging benefits.”

Prickly Pear seed oil is one of Morocco's most loved beauty secrets. Packed with vitamin E and known for improving elasticity and softening fine lines, it's one of those ingredients that sounds luxurious but is actually pretty accessible once you know to look for it.

Your Routine, Your World

Beauty wisdom comes from everywhere: the family bathroom, a souk in Marrakech, a K-beauty shelf. The best routines are the ones you build from all of it. We hope a few of these make their way into yours.

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Author Bio:
Chabelis works at the intersection of beauty, wellness, community, and culture, creating work that reflects the moment and celebrates collective experience.