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Lisa Barlow knows the power of feeling put-together—whether it’s with a sleek hair moment, a fresh lip gloss, or a perfectly organized home. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star has a no-fuss approach to beauty and self-care, favoring products that deliver results without slowing her down.
In an exclusive E! interview, Lisa shared her must-have essentials, including the Kerastase Thermique she loves so much that a fresh bottle arrived at her door mid-interview—because when she needs something, she goes the distance. The Bravo fan favorite also revealed the lip gloss she keeps in every bag and the on-the-go hair hack she swears by.
Lisa’s ultimate “feel-good” ritual? Cleaning. From disinfecting wipes to deep-cleaning baseboards at night, Lisa finds as much satisfaction in a spotless home as she does in a high-shine hair moment. And yes, candy counts as self-care.
Lisa Barlow’s Self-Care Essentials
NYX Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
“I actually have one in every bag I carry on the regular. I always have that with me. I love it so much. It’s so good.”
Lisa’s Go-To Shade: Madeleine
More from Lisa: “It’s the best ever. It’s the perfect Pinky Brown, the perfect hydrator.”
More Celebrity Fans: KyleRichards, CharityLawson, Kaylor Martin
Customer Ratings: 84,600+ 5-star Amazon reviews and 5,100+ 5-star Ulta reviews
E!: When glam leaves, are there products you carry in your bag for touch-ups?
LB: 100%—there is a comb that I love. It’s a teasing comb brush from the brand Diane. I’d love to have that in my purse because it’s pretty small and long. You just can’t have a little tiny nano or micro bag, but I love it.
Diane Pin Tail Comb
“I can get lift in my hair and brush off the ends to make sure my hair stays really pretty throughout the night. That is my favorite.”
More from Lisa: “It’s literally my go-to. I bought ten of them to make sure I have them all the time.”
Customer Ratings: 3,500+ 5-star Amazon reviews
E!: You always have a consistent tan. What do you use between spray tanning sessions to maintain or prep for the next one?
LB: It is so important that you maintain in between, especially because sometimes I’m showering two to three times a day, depending on what’s going on in my day. I love Cetaphil. When I’m traveling, I can easily grab it at any convenience store.
Cetaphil Face & Body Moisturizer
“The Cetaphil body moisturizer is so fabulous. There’s nothing like it. A dermatologist got me on Cetaphil in middle school, so I still love it.”
Customer Ratings: 10,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews and 21,700+ 5-star Ulta reviews
E!: What makes cleaning the ultimate feel-good activity for you?
LB: I think it makes you feel like you can decompress. You can gather your thoughts, think through things, and process everything. I love to mentally organize while I’m cleaning.
For me, clean feels amazing. And I think when you’re crazy busy, you want to come home and have your space feel like a refuge from everything, and a clean house always makes you feel that way.
E!: Let’s talk more about your cleaning habits and rituals.
LB: I’m a nighttime cleaner—I wait until everyone goes to bed, and then I go through and make sure the baseboards are perfect, the bathrooms are clean, the kitchen countertops are spotless, and the tables and common areas are all in order. And then, I love making sure my bathroom feels like a sanctuary.
E!: How do you instill the importance of cleanliness and self-care in your sons as they grow up?
LB: I’ve really instilled the importance of cleaning to them. I’ll say, “Someday you’re going to have kids, someday you’re going to have a wife, and you want to make sure you’re clean and that you’re an asset in the house, not the one making all the messes.”
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
“The disinfecting wipes are great when you get off a plane—you know, the bottom of your shoes are hitting the same ground that other shoes have been on, the dirty bathroom on the plane, which I avoid at all costs. I like to wipe down the bottom of my shoes and make sure my baseboards are perfect.”
Customer Ratings: 28,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews
More from Lisa: “I think having a pet makes me extra cognizant. We have our bougie little dog, Kendle—she’s a Weimaraner Catahoula. We make sure our house is spotless. I want people to walk in and be like, ‘Oh, it smells like Clorox. It’s so clean. I’m not afraid to eat or use the restrooms here.’”
E!: What are some of your other cleaning must-haves?
LB: I also love the Clean-Up Cleaner and Bleach too. I think that one’s great for large surfaces, like my bathrooms, bathtubs, and shower floor.
Clorox Clean-Up Multi-Surface Cleaner With Bleach
“All my tiles are from Spain, so I’m really careful with them, and Clorox does the trick. But for me, it just feels good to have products that you know are going to disinfect.”
E!: You’re known for your shiny hair and love of Kerastase. What’s your go-to product?
LB: I have Sephora delivering me the Thermique right now, same-day delivery. My hair will be pulled back in a slick bun until I get that product.
Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique Heat Protecting Leave-In Cream
“This is the perfect hydrator and heat protectant, and it just enhances everything. It’s not too heavy, but it is a product I’ve been using for over a decade.”
Customer Ratings: 1,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews
Shu Uemura Muroto Volume Lightweight Care Shampoo
“I’m obsessed with the cleanliness of it. I wash my hair every day.”
More from Lisa: “Some people are lucky and can get away with doing it a couple of days a week, but I wash my hair every single day. “
Shu Uemura Color Lustre Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
“I alternate between the red bottles and the teal bottles.”
Shu Uemura Muroto Volume Lightweight Care Conditioner
“I am obsessed with my hair. I am obsessed with how strong my hair strands are.”
Shu Uemura Color Lustre Conditioner for Color Treated Hair
“The Shu Uemura products are part of the same family that Kerastase is in.”
E!: Do you still start every day with a Kit Kit?
LB: Oh my gosh, I still love my Kit Kats. I’ve moved on to Kit Kats and Twix.
Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Wafer Snack Size Pantry Pack
“I always have them in the refrigerator. I think it’s like easy grab and go.”
More from Lisa: “If I’m in a hurry to run out of the house, then I know I have at least something on my stomach.”
Twix Chocolate 4 Pack
“I am a chocoholic. I love Kit Kats, Twix bars, all of it. I could go on and on and on about my snacks.”
Necco Chocolate Wafers- Pack of 6
“I love the little Necco candies, the little flat wafers made of sugar. I am obsessed.”
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