Real Housewives of Miami is back, and let’s be real, one of the main reasons we watch is Larsa Pippen. When it comes down to it, she’s much more than a Kardashian friend or basketball wife. Larsa brings the sex appeal, and she somehow makes Miami feel even hotter. But beyond the reality TV drama, Pippen says she is making moves: cofounding a new AI-powered dating app, launching a tequila brand and leaning into her beauty routine like a pro. She sat down with NewBeauty to discuss the new season, her glow-up secrets and why this might be her most emotional year yet.
What can fans expect from you this season?
“I feel like this season is probably the best season yet on our show. It’s a lot of highs and lows. For me, it’s an emotional roller coaster, and I’m normally not as vulnerable as I am this season. I was really going through it, and I really relied on my friends to help me get through it.”
Is there one moment from filming that stands out as your favorite?
“Yeah, I feel like I have a lot of those one moments—there are so many of them. We just had so many great trips this season, and that was super fun. Probably Milan. Milan was probably the best trip that I went on.”
Your dating life is always a storyline, and now you’re launching a dating app. That seems like a natural move. Tell us about it.
“I’m the cofounder of Date.com. When I was single a year ago, my friends and I were scrolling and trying to find dating apps to go on. I was like, ‘Hey, we don’t go out anymore, let’s look up some dating apps.’ There were certain things we didn’t like on the apps we tried, so we created Date.com, and it’s just the smartest way to date.”
So, the AI actually helps you match?
“Yeah, there’s a concierge service powered by AI that helps you find your perfect match and helps you set up your most amazing date. There’s mass text messaging, so you can send five guys the same message, like, ‘Hey, how’s your Sunday going?’ instead of copying and pasting. There’s facial recognition, voice calling. I think it makes dating safer. You really get to know the person before you even see them. I want to get on a FaceTime call with you, but I don’t want to give up my phone number in the beginning. That’s just too much information.”
You also have a tequila now—tell us about it.
“We’ve been working on this tequila for two years. It’s the most ultra-premium tequila. It’s called Olujo. It’s an Añejo, and I should show you the bottle, it’s so beautiful. It’s ceramic and handmade in Mexico City. You have to try it. It’s an amazing product.”
You always look glowing. What are your beauty secrets and favorite treatments?
“You know what? I used to do a lot of lasers, but I found that my skin became so porous that it wasn’t good for me. I have melasma, and I don’t want to do lasers anymore because I feel like the more you do, the more porous your skin becomes. So, I just started using this skin-care line called Miss Korea—it is so good. Everyone I’ve seen today has said, ‘Your skin looks so good,’ and I’m like, I promise, it’s this new routine.”
What are your thoughts on cosmetic procedures—are there any you recommend or wouldn’t do again?
“I believe in all of it. If it works, I want to do it. I’ve tried almost every laser, I’ve tried almost everything. At this point, it’s about sleep, water and a good skin-care routine.”
Any other beauty essentials you always have with you?
“What I can’t live without is The Larsa Light ($15). It’s a light you use, and it’s the brightest light on the market. There’s a mirror, and the battery lasts for eight hours. It’s amazing—it’s the best for selfies. I get messages all the time from people wanting one. Like Talia—she messaged me and said, ‘I haven’t stopped thinking about your Larsa Light. Can you send it to me?’ And I was like, yes. You just reminded me, I have to send her one.”
You always radiate confidence. What’s your secret, and what advice do you have for women who want to feel more empowered as they get older?
“I think your personality and your aura dictate your vibe and your confidence. If you feel good on the inside, then you’ll feel good on the outside. It’s contagious. When you’re happy and feel good, you take that energy with you, and people gravitate toward that.”
What’s one beauty trend you think is totally over or at least not for you anymore?
“I don’t think thick eyebrows are it anymore. I think thinner eyebrows and probably thinner booty, too.”
