Agustina Yanque

I'm Agustina, but everyone calls me Agus. I hold a degree in economics but I stepped back to focus on modeling. It’s a career that has taken me all over the world. I’m originally from Montevideo, Uruguay but I have lived in Paris, Milan, and Barcelona—the city that truly feels like home. I’m now in the process of deciding where to live next, though it looks like I’ll be dividing my time between New York and Paris.

I was raised in a small, close family. My grandparents have been a strong influence in my life. They were together for seventy years and I could say that the love between them was truly tangible. It’s through them that I understand the depth of commitment and trust. My sister and parents are also strong characters, and I suppose that’s why I’m resilient today. Being surrounded by them taught me the importance of staying true to oneself.

It’s my journey of migration that has shaped me most. I have learned so much from facing the world alone, with my family far away. I have always had a sense of independence but that has only grown throughout my career, and the years living overseas. Now I trust that I can handle things on my own, simply because I’ve proven to myself that I can.

Through this, I learned that prioritizing meaningful connections, with ourselves, with our loved ones, and removing our facades is what matters most. It’s the people, not the places, who have significantly shaped my identity.

I hope people start appreciating the beauty that comes with aging. It's not just about getting older but also gaining wisdom, and that's incredibly special. Personally, I feel the most beautiful when I’m surrounded by the people I love, laughing and dancing, or when I’m connecting with nature, or losing myself in a creative process.

Everything is about finding balance, and taking time for quiet moments is essential. We are so linked to the everyday that it can be so easy—and sad—to switch to autopilot. Multitasking is revered but I think knowing when to pause is sexier.

When it comes to skin care, I believe there is beauty in simplicity. At night, I start with a cleanser, then toner, some eye cream, and I finish with moisturizer. I love the Awakening Eye Cream and the Essential Moisturizer — and I absolutely love the texture of the Soothing Lip Balm, its calendula and mint flavor, and how it continues to hydrate lips for a long time.

The best advice I have is that meaningful connections are built on vulnerability. Open your heart, be authentic, and share the genuine beauty of who you are. After all, happiness shines better when it’s shared.

Agustina Yanque photographed by Nick Hudson.