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Abdul El-Sayed's Skincare Routine Goes Viral

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed shares his skincare routine with Cosmetic Lane, sparking praise from beauty communities.

Nov 10, 2026

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Abdul El-Sayed's Skincare Routine Goes Viral

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed shares his skincare routine with Cosmetic Lane, sparking praise from beauty communities.

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Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed shares his skincare routine with Cosmetic Lane, sparking praise from beauty communities. Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed revealed his skincare routine using CeraVe and Differin, gaining praise from beauty enthusiasts. Originally reported by BuzzFeed.

Abdul El-Sayed's Skincare Routine

Man playfully poses with spice bottle; another image shows him speaking at a podium. Overlay text reads: "You sound like such an influencer."

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed revealed his skincare routine after winning the US Senate race in Michigan.

Genetics and Skincare

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane, standing by a tray with skincare products. Visible text: "GOOD GENETICS

El-Sayed joked about his good genetics, saying he has 'really good genetics' for his skin.

“I have really good genetics”

Morning Routine

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane, near a tray of skincare products. One holds an applicator labeled "Oily

He starts with CeraVe facial cleanser for oily skin, jokingly attributing it to his Egyptian heritage.

“Unfortunately, Egyptian heritage, definitely oily skin”

Sunscreen Reapplication

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane, near a tray of skincare products. One holds an applicator labeled "Oily

El-Sayed re-applies EltaMD UV Elements sunscreen throughout the day, especially after driving in cars.

“I'll reapply, usually in the afternoon”

Truck Driver Skin

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane, Text reads: "Such an influencer."

El-Sayed mentioned that truck drivers age significantly faster due to sun exposure on one side of their face.

“There was actually a paper written about truck driver skin”

Evening Routine

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane, and the text reads, "We go in."

He washes his face with CeraVe again before applying Differin using the sandwich method.

“End of the day, I go back in with the CeraVe”

Retinoid Use

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane,Text on image reads: "Actually age significantly."

El-Sayed uses Differin, an adapalene-based retinoid, every other day to reduce skin irritation.

“I do a retinoic acid”

Skincare Community Reaction

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed speaking to Suzanne Lambert of The Cosmetic Lane,Text on image reads: "Actually age significantly."

Beauty communities praised El-Sayed for his skincare knowledge, with some noting the lack of 'politicians with good skin' in the UK.

“we need more straight men like him”

The bottom line

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed revealed his skincare routine using CeraVe and Differin, gaining praise from beauty enthusiasts.

Read the original on BuzzFeed

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