Jackie Kim Is Someone We Really Like
Photo Courtesy of Jackie Kim
by The Candidly Team
If you’ve happened upon our “Products” page (and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?), you’ll notice we have a slight love affair with Maelove — a newish skincare line that makes potent but affordable products.
We love their Vitamin C, their face oil (which smells like both a meadow and a miracle) and their face wash is a revelation for hyper sensitive skin.
And behind the brand is founder Jackie Kim, a former lawyer who decided to leverage artificial intelligence to help make her hit line of cult-products.
We like Jackie.
We asked her 18 revealing questions. With a bonus round. Let’s get into it.
The Candidly Questionnaire
1. What’s something you really like about yourself?
I’m able to put myself in another’s shoes to see things from their perspective.
2. What is your biggest challenge?
Perfectionism.
3. What kitchen or house tool do you use daily that’s changed your life?
My milk frother.
4. When do you feel most confident?
After I’ve finished my Gyrotonic/Pilates session, showered, and applied my morning skincare.
5. Are essential oils anything?
I use them occasionally to help me relax and unwind.
6. How do you create boundaries?
By being direct and honest.
7. How do you dampen self-critical thoughts when they get too loud?
I talk to myself like I would talk to a friend.
8. Describe the most “you” outfit of all time.
I’m very happy that athleisure has become popular, because that is my go-to look.
9. What meal can you make the hell out of?
Breakfast!
10. What book has made the biggest impact on your life?
Anything by Brené Brown.
11. Apart from family, what woman do you deeply admire?
Sara Blakely.
12. Which Insta account is creating the greatest content?
@thehomeedit is so good. And I’ve been binge-watching their new show on Netflix.
13. What quote or phrase has really stayed with you?
My father always told me, in Korean, to “just keep moving forward and keep up the momentum and you’ll get to where you want to be.”
14. What’s your most effective form of therapy?
Exercise.
15. What’s your approach to mending conflict with people you work with?
Be direct but kind, and have an open and fruitful conversation.
16. How do you feel about cilantro?
I like it.
17. Describe your actual bedtime routine.
I do my PM skincare routine and then drink a hot tea while cleaning up my living area. I’ll light a candle and snuggle in bed with my fur babies while listening to a bedtime story on my Calm app.
18. What’s your relationship with bangs?
Never tried them.
What is your single favorite:
Wellness product that *actually* works: Have you tried Maelove? It actually works.
Lip balm: Henné or Meow Meow Tweet.
Jeans brand: Paige.
Robe: I’m not a big robe person. I prefer fuzzy fleece sweaters.
Last-minute gift: Maelove products, Voluspa candles, or some sort of dessert.
Shampoo: I have a few brands on rotation like Rahua, Oribe, Ursa Major, and Goop’s scalp scrub.
Comfortable shoes: Stuart Weitzman boots and APL sneakers.
Splurge skincare: I use all Maelove products, but also love Ranavat’s Jasmine Hydrating Mist.
Drugstore skincare: Nothing that I use consistently.
Everyday bag: Any type of tote bag where I can stuff everything in.
Guilty pleasure TV show: The Real Housewives.
Drink: Spindrift.
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