14-02-2025
From Reality TV to Real Radiance: Ciara Miller on Skincare, Self-Love, and Stress Relief (Exclusive Interview)
Ciara Miller is one of the glowiest girls on Bravo. Any time she steps onto the screen—whether on Summer House, Winter House, or the new season of Traitors—she's not only stunning; she's radiant.
When I met her in New York City on a winter afternoon, she couldn't have looked more different than she does lounging by the pool in East Hampton—and yet, she looked exactly the same. Though her teeny bikini was replaced by layers of outerwear (which she stripped off to reveal an adorable khaki mini dress that put her obviously-well-moisturized legs on full display), she was just as glowy as ever.
A nurse and reality star, Miller has the sort of effervescence that comes from being beautiful inside and out. She also happens to be, as I mentioned, very well moisturized—which helps that goodness turn into a real, light-reflecting glow.
She attributes this to Soap & Glory, a brand she's been using for years and recently partnered with (the two of us met for at a small dinner she hosted with the brand—Amanda Batula was there, and was equally as wonderful as she seems on TV). After she was first introduced to the products by a friend, she went and 'raided a Target' to stock up for herself; and she's sworn by them ever since.
'I love to give myself a spa experience at home,' says Miller. 'And I hate being ashy. I have dry skin, and New York winters are rough. I'm also convinced the water here is making my skin drier.'
To remedy this—both on TV and IRL—she makes it a point to layer her body care.
'I've figured out ways to mix the products and make them fit perfectly into my routine,' says Miller.
Typically, this means starting with a scrub in the shower, which sloughs off dead skin cells to leave skin smooth and bright. 'The Flake Away Body Scrub smells so good, but it also leaves you with an oily, moisturized residue that I love.'
From there, she uses a thick, heavy lotion to lock in all that leftover hydration. 'I go in with the Righteous body butter, which seals in the moisture and makes you glow,' she says.
When she needs to up the wattage on that glow (like, I imagine, when she's attending a pool party on national television—which I fully respect), she's got a great trick. 'Sometimes I'll mix the body butter with a little highlighter if I want some shimmer,' she says. 'But honestly, you don't even need it.'
Another added benefit of layering body care is that it can actually enhance the fragrance and help it last longer. This is important to Miller, who says that smelling good is the key to feeling her best.
'I always put on perfume and try to smell good on camera, which is weird because you obviously can't smell through the camera,' she says. 'But I want products that smell really good, because I feel like that makes me stand up a little taller. It doesn't translate through the screen, but it is something I subconsciously do to feel ready.'
In terms of scents, Miller tends to gravitate toward notes that are clean and fresh. 'I need something airy, and that's typically floral or rosy,' she says. She loves Soap & Glory's Magnificoco collection, but says she gets the most compliments when she wears the rose-and-bergamot scented Original Pink. 'Everyone is always like, 'What are you wearing,'' she says.
Though the products deliver major moisture, they're actually quite delicate in their scent potency—which, to be honest, can often be hard to find at a drugstore price point. They offer enough fragrance to make you feel like you've got something on your skin, but not in a way that's overpowering. 'I don't like anything that's too heavy,' says Miller. 'But Soap & Glory's scents are so transitional—you can wear them in the daytime and at night.'
For Miller, luxuriating in applying scrubs and lotions is just one way she uses body care to de-stress.
'I love massages and I love baths,' she says. 'In 2025, I'm trying to incorporate something once a week to de-stress, whether that's going to a spa or creating a spa at home or taking a bath. I just feel like sitting with myself and taking some me time helps bring me back to center.'
Her approach is a reminder that self-care doesn't have to be elaborate to be effective. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments come from slowing down, savoring simple pleasures, and making time for yourself.
As you may have guessed from the multi-step body care routine detailed here and artist-level eyeliner skills she shows off on TV, Miller is 'such a glam girl' through and through ('I like my hair and my makeup and my skin a certain way,' she says). But ultimately, all of these practices are what help her show up as the best—and most radiant—version of herself.
'Sometimes, you've gotta fake it 'til you make it,' she says, adding that to her, feeling good and looking good go hand in hand. 'If you put the effort into looking your best, that's going to translate into everything you do for the entire day. Even when you don't want to get out of bed, taking that extra step to make yourself feel good can make a difference—whether that's spraying your favorite perfume or applying lotion or using skincare products. Just be mindful of something extra you can do to make you feel confident going out into the world.'
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