RICKY MARTIN PARTNERS WITH KUMIKO FOUNDER CATALINA AGUIRRE TO DELIVER A LINE OF MATCHA-BASED SKINCARE PRODUCTS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR BEAUTY REGIMEN.

PHOTO BY OMAR CRUZ

Ricky Martin (@rickymartin) has remained one of our favorite heartthrobs and renaissance men for years. Known for his irresistible musical uptempos, ballads and acting skills, Martin has captured the hearts of women and men all over the world. He also became heavily embedded in the philanthropic world with the creation of the Ricky Martin Foundation, which advocates for the well-being of children all around the globe, particularly in underserved areas, providing education solutions and bringing efforts to abolish child trafficking. During times of crisis such as Hurricane Maria, Martin stepped up and gave back to his country, Puerto Rico, through his efforts with the foundation.

Ricky Martin has proven he can excel in all different industries, now including the skin and beauty world. PHOTO BY OMAR CRUZ

Now, Martin is expanding his horizons by entering the beauty industry in an impactful and thoughtful way. In 2020, he, like many others, felt lost and scared during the onset of the pandemic.

“Many thoughts came rushing to my mind—how would I protect my family and those close to me? How could I help others in need? What will happen with all the projects we had planned, including a tour? Will I be able to be back onstage, and so on? As you can imagine, anxiety took over. I was trying to find solutions to something that we were still trying to figure out, so it was daunting for a while there,” he recalls.

Catalina Aguirre and Ricky Martin have proven to be the perfect business match. PHOTO: BY DANIELA VESCO

“I realized that for me to help others, I needed to take care of myself first, focusing on my mental health with tools that would make me feel well enough to keep moving forward despite what was happening and is still happening in the world today.”

This is when he was first introduced to anti-aging skincare line Kumiko (@kumiko.skincare), founded by Catalina Aguirre (@cataaguirrekumiko). Instantly falling in love with the brand, which combines mesotherapy with the key ingredient matcha, and hitting it off with Aguirre, Martin knew he wanted to become a partner of Kumiko and help them expand internationally. Over the past two years, the pair has been working together to create more products and help achieve beauty from within.

“Kumiko’s mission is efficiently helping reduce the signs of aging and other skin concerns with formulas free of parabens, sulfates and silicons. All products are cruelty-free and have clear results within the first term,” Martin explains. “It is an ideal option for those looking to use products that are nontoxic and do not negatively impact the environment. The moment I saw how my skin improved in just a week after using the products, I knew it needed to be available for everyone.”

Kumiko’s line of matcha-based skincare product PHOTO: COURTESY OF KUMIKO SKINCARE

Now, Kumiko is available in the United States, Puerto Rico and Chile, with future plans to expand. The product line, also available through Amazon Prime and usa.kumikoskincare.com, ranges from facial cleansing to specific treatment products and moisturizing and nourishing products that work in tandem to deliver optimal results.

Its formula is truly what makes Kumiko unique in the competitive skincare marketplace, which centers around the Japanese matcha tea extract ingredient. Combined with mesotherapy and cutting-edge European technology, which together penetrate the dermis, Kumiko delivers instant results, going beyond the surface and delivering beauty from within. Benefits include improved skin texture and tone, as well as greater skin resilience, luminosity, flexibility, nutrition and hydration.

And as with anything Martin does, he focuses not just on the business endeavor itself but also giving back in the process. Partnering with the Ricky Martin Foundation, Kumiko donates a percentage of any product sold to the charity, continuing to support different initiatives created to help others in the quest for human rights.

Environmentally friendly, charitable and good for your skin—it’s no surprise that Martin and Aguirre have proven to be the perfect match. And if there’s anyone we can trust when it comes to achieving a glowy, healthy complexion, Martin seamlessly fits the bill.

So, of course, we asked the star what his go-to skincare regime looks like. Take note!

“I start the routine by applying the Matcha Luxurious Face Wash, followed by the Matcha Perfectly Fresh Toner and the Matcha Perfect Advance Shield. I use the Matcha Intense Recovery concentrate vials and the Matcha Perfect Skin Refiner at night and leave them to work while I sleep. It doesn’t take too much time, and the results are undeniable.”

Kumiko CEO and founder Catalina Aguirre. PHOTO BY OMAR CRUZ