Celebrity Travel: Go away with Malea Rose
Actress, former competitive surfer and beauty entrepreneur Malea Rose grew up on Kauai’s North Shore, where she saw her mother prepare her own natural skin-care products for their family. When she moved to California to launch her acting career, where she had to wear heavy makeup for her job, Rose realized that the skincare available for purchase wasn’t what worked best for her. Over time, she created Vie En Rose, which garnered early traction from celebrity fans like Brittany O’Grady (“The White Lotus”), who has raved about the line.
“My products were made to travel for the person on-the-go, who didn't want to be carrying 10 products around with them, but [still wanted] the same results,” said Rose, who’s active on Instagram at @lovemalearose and @vieenrosebeauty. “The Mile High Ultra-Hydrating Mist is two ounces and comes in a frosted glass mister bottle, so it doesn’t break. [It] smells so good [that] everyone wants some when I mist it. That’s how I met the cast of ‘Hamilton.’ They fell in love with the product from me misting my samples on the plane in my early stages. I formulated the product for two years.”
Q: Do you have any upcoming trips planned?
A: I'm currently planning a trip home to Kauai. I haven't decided my New Year’s Eve plans. I'm a last-minute gal. But I’ll be traveling to the most beautiful places in Thailand in February to visit the set of [the third season of] “The White Lotus.” I'm super excited!
Q: What city is special to you personally as much as professionally?
A: I absolutely loved shooting a film in New York City. Up until then, I had only been there to visit my grandma or for fun adventures. It was my first time really getting to experience the hustle and normal world of living in NYC and I loved it. I will always love that city, because I originally got to experience it through my grandma’s eyes, but working there is special. I also have a secret spot in Los Angeles where I shoot a lot of Vie En Rose content. It became my sanctuary, nestled high up in the Hollywood Hills during the pandemic. I've only shared it with a few people, but it's a place I frequent often, whether to shoot or just escape from the noise, but that’s a close drive from my house.
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?
A: Portofino. It's the most beautiful place with the best food. I love all things Italian. It's the cutest Italian port. It's one of the only places where I go on vacation and actually feel like I had a vacation. Sometimes I feel like I need a vacation from the vacation.
Q: What childhood trip stands out?
A: Going to Amsterdam and Spain with my mom and older sister when I was in high school. We danced, laughed till it hurt. It was the most magic quality time together. And, goodness, my mom, my sister and I got ourselves into some very fun trouble and adventures. We all went to nightclubs, danced all night, saw museums, rented treehouses and stayed at beautiful hotels. A trip I will always cherish. We are like three best friends and always will be.
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