Few creators have had a year like Remi Bader. She was named a 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie, launched a size-inclusive wedding guest collection with Show Me Your Mumu that runs up to a 4X, kept growing her clip-on fan brand Fangirl by Remi and made her first brand investment in self-tanning favorite Dolce Glow. She’s also gone back to the realistic, often hilarious try-on hauls that made her famous in the first place.
Here, she talks about what the fashion industry still gets wrong, the lip glosses she can’t leave the house without and why she’s finally easing into in-office treatments.
You’ve had such a big year, from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to launching new projects and getting back to your realistic fashion hauls. What has been the most exciting part of your 2026?
“2026 was a super transformational year for me. It’s been about six years since I started, and I really started figuring out what makes me happy as a full-time content creator. I started enjoying making content again and shifted back to a lot of the old hauls and humorous hauls I made when I first started. Once I went back to putting less thought into what people want and just talking about what I’m passionate about, it really started resonating with people—and with me again, which makes me happy.
I also started taking improv classes and singing lessons, launched an inclusive wedding guest dress line with Show Me Your Mumu that goes up to a 4X and have been focused on growing my small business, Fangirl. I also have so many other exciting things in the works that I can’t wait to share soon!”
Your realistic try-on videos made you famous because you were saying what everyone else was thinking. Now that you’ve worked with so many major brands, what is the industry finally getting right, and what still drives you crazy?
“Brands are finally listening to feedback from consumers on social media, because now it’s so important to do that in order for a brand to be successful. If enough people are talking about something related to a brand, positive or negative, it will make a difference, and I think 2020 really shifted that.
At the same time, the lack of size inclusivity is even more of an issue than it was in 2020, which is super upsetting and frustrating. Even though my body has changed, I will always advocate for size inclusivity, and I feel like brands just don’t care about making it a priority anymore.”
Your followers are so tapped into fashion, and you sometimes ask them to help you get dressed for events. What have you learned from them, and have they influenced your personal style?
“They’ve influenced me more than they know. They’ve helped me lean into styles I’d never wear or think I look bad in, and they give me the confidence to wear them anyway. I love getting their opinions, even when a lot of the time it’s some constructive criticism.”
You recently made your first brand investment with Dolce Glow. What drew you to the brand, and why did it feel like the right fit?
“I’ve known Isabel, the founder, since 2022, at the beginning of my social media career. She’s always been supportive of me, and she’s such a kind, hardworking person who has grown this small business into a super successful company from the ground up. I truly always feel better with a tan—it boosts my confidence so much—and the solution I’ve used most over the years is Dolce Glow, whether that’s self-tanning or spray tanning, which I do weekly.”
“I’ve actually been approached many times this year to invest in different brands, and nothing felt right. This just felt authentic to me. I was also the last one she added in as she was closing the round, so I could get in, because we have a great relationship. I’m excited to see where the brand goes, especially with people like Jake Shane, Sofia Richie, Olivia Culpo, Brianna LaPaglia, Jaclyn Hill and many others involved.”
Between Sports Illustrated, fashion campaigns and all your events, you’ve spent a lot of time in the glam chair. What’s the best beauty trick you’ve picked up from a makeup artist or hairstylist?
“Surprisingly, with all of the glam I’ve done for years, I still don’t know how to do my makeup and hair well, and I finally want to learn. So I recently started a series where my influencer friends and makeup artists teach me different makeup tips so I can really start to do it myself! So far, I’ve posted with Kelli Ann, Kaylor Martin and Kit Keenan, and the fun part is getting suggestions from my followers on who they want to see next!”
What are your desert island beauty picks right now? Which products can you absolutely not live without?
“I cannot go anywhere without a lip gloss. I love trying new ones, but the ones I’m loving right now are the new L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oils ($13). I always love my MAC Lipglass ($25), specifically Lust with Clear over it, and Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb ($27) is great. I’ve also been using rhode and Summer Fridays, which I always carry in my casual day purse, and I use the Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss ($26) and the brand’s Artist Color Pencil lip liners ($24) often.”
“Other than that, I’m loving Sofie Pavitt Face products right now and working with Sofie directly on my acne flare-ups and facials. I love the Dior Forever Skin Perfect foundation stick ($58) because it’s just so easy. And my go-to setting spray is always ONE/SIZE On ’Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray ($34)—I can’t leave the house without it.”
Are there any skin-care treatments, facials or in-office procedures you’ve tried and loved lately? Anything you’re curious to try next?
“Sofie is going to start doing some lasers for my acne, but I’m also keeping my skin routine very easy and simple. I actually went in today for a facial with her, and she’s so amazing. The only other beauty treatment I do is forehead Botox, which I recently started. I get scared to try new beauty treatments, but I’m leaning in a bit more and want to try some more things—so if you have any tips for me, send them my way!”
