There’s a certain kind of glow you can’t fake. It’s not from a filter, a ring light, or even a particularly good makeup artist—it’s that real-deal radiance that comes from taking your skin seriously while still having fun with it. Enter Gaga and Rachel, our cover girls and resident skincare muses, who manage to juggle the madness of modeling, the demands of fashion, and the chaos of travel while still showing up dewy, fresh, and perfectly unbothered. Their not-so-secret weapon? The miracle mask that’s been making waves behind the scenes: CO2LIFT®.
Let’s start with Rachel—the kind of girl who looks like she stepped out of a Miu Miu campaign but has the chill energy of your artsy best friend. Born in England but raised near Seattle, she grew up obsessed with ballet, stage lights, and yes, America’s Next Top Model. “I was addicted,” she admits with a laugh, “I loved that the model was such an integral piece to creating a story in a photo.” That love turned into a full-on career when she was scouted while dancing professionally in Portland, and since then she’s made storytelling through fashion her full-time gig. Rachel’s style is just like her—clean lines, soft edges, a bit of drama when she feels like it. Think sleek and feminine with a borrowed-from-the-boys edge, topped off with a splash of Margiela.
Then there’s Gaga Kenes—Kazakh queen, sustainability advocate, fashion influencer, and all-around scene-stealer. Her modeling journey began not with a scout or a chance encounter, but by snatching first runner-up in the Mrs. Russian America 2022 pageant. Suddenly, agents were calling, designers were booking, and Gaga found herself walking LAFW like she was born for it. She’s a blend of chic European elegance and downtown NYC cool, with a closet full of oversized jackets, French-length skirts, and the kind of attitude that makes you want to borrow her entire wardrobe—and then ask her to style you.
But what’s even more impressive than their resumes or wardrobes is their approach to skincare. These aren’t girls who fall for every shiny bottle on TikTok (okay, maybe just once). They’ve been through the product graveyards, flirted with 12-step routines, and come out on the other side as minimalist skin philosophers who know what works—and what definitely doesn’t.
For Rachel, the key lesson has been consistency over chaos. “I used to think the more products I tried, the better my skin would get,” she confesses. “But honestly, that’s how you destroy your barrier. Now I keep it super simple: splash of water in the morning, moisturizer, eye cream, sunscreen. At night, it’s double cleanse, moisturizer, and retinol.” The only wildcard? CO2LIFT® cleansing tablets, which she swears by after a glam-heavy day. “They get makeup off like nothing else. Total game changer.”
Gaga’s glow-up came when she realized skincare starts with cleansing, not serums. “A few years ago, I didn’t even pay attention to washing my face properly,” she says. “Now my day starts and ends with it. And hydration? Non-negotiable.” She keeps her products chilled in a mini fridge (“It feels like a spa every time I apply something”), masks weekly, and yes—she’s newly hooked on CO2LIFT®. “I started using it two months ago and my skin looked instantly glowing and felt so fresh. I highly recommend it.”
So what’s the real deal with CO2LIFT®? According to both girls, it’s the skin reset button you didn’t know you needed. Rachel first tried it while modeling for the brand, and was instantly obsessed. “It felt like I’d just had a $300 facial. My skin drank it up—plump, firm, lifted, dewy. It’s not something you use every day, but when you do? Your face thanks you.” Gaga agrees: “You just feel it working. It’s perfect after a long shoot, travel, or before a big event. Like an instant glow injection.”
When asked what they’d tell someone who’s never tried it, the response was simple: “Try it once. The results will speak for themselves.” CO2LIFT® isn’t trying to be trendy or flashy. It’s effective, it’s luxe, and it gives results that last. In an industry full of gimmicks, it’s the rare product that actually delivers.
Beyond the beauty talk, both women have a grounded view on what it means to feel beautiful—especially in such a visual, high-pressure space. For Rachel, beauty is about authenticity. “Whether you’re bare-faced or fully done up, as long as it’s for you, that’s beautiful. Feeling confident in your skin, whatever that means for you that day.” Gaga sees it as a holistic thing. “When I’m healthy—mentally, physically, emotionally—I feel beautiful. I hike, do hot yoga, eat well. Taking care of your body is how you glow, inside and out.”
They might differ on lip colors (Rachel’s a nude gloss girl, Gaga lives for a red lip), or their morning caffeine (matcha vs. coffee), but when it comes to skincare, they’re completely aligned: the secret to staying camera-ready isn’t just good genes—it’s good habits, good energy, and a good mask.
So whether you’re prepping for Fashion Week, bouncing back from a weekend of travel, or just trying to fake eight hours of sleep, take a page from Gaga and Rachel’s playbook. Because in a world of over-hyped skincare, CO2LIFT® is the one product actually worth clapping for.
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Follow the Glow
Want more behind-the-scenes, beauty secrets, and real-skin radiance?
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@rachelstonedoll
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Because when your skin glows, the whole room notices.
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Credit:
Photographer: Mike Yi
Creative: Nina Lato
Models: Gaga Kenes and Rachel Stone
PR: The JKO Agency
