Tyla's Must-Have Products: From Her Go-To Perfume to a Hydrating Body Oil
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Tyla knew she wanted to pursue music her entire life, inspired most prominently by music videos and award shows. "It was just something I've always said and spoke onto my life, 'I'm going to be a singer,' and it never really changed," she tells PS. The industry didn't feel that accessible to her as an African girl — until her single "Water" went viral and skyrocketed her to the global stage.
In 2024, she released her first album, went on tour, attended the Met Gala, won plenty of awards (including a Grammy for best African music performance), and performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. "When it all started happening, I was just so excited. It's something that felt like it couldn't really happen, but I hoped that it would and I believed that it would. It was like a moment of, 'Wow, it actually is possible.' It's just been such a surreal thing to be experiencing."
Although Tyla is living her dreams, the 22-year-old artist acknowledges it's hard to navigate her new world. "I'm growing up in front of the whole world. I'm making mistakes. Because I blew up so fast, I'm also developing as an artist in front of the world. It's kind of weird but also really exciting," she says. To keep herself grounded, Tyla spends her free time video-calling her family and friends and exploring the cities she travels to for work. She's also a huge proponent of building forts. "I made a little cozy section for me with blankets hanging everywhere, and I just go there and pray or make songs. I leave my phone out of the room, and I'm just there with candles, an iced chai latte, and snacks."
Beyond her music, Tyla has made a splash on the fashion scene with her eclectic style. "I think my fashion sense is very imperfect, very ripped up, fresh, indie, vibrant, mismatched. It doesn't really go together, but it also does," she says. She also loves sporting heavy blush and a sun-kissed tan.
Ahead, Tyla shares more of what she's currently into, including her favorite perfume and her go-to headphones. Keep reading to shop Tyla's must-have products.
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Tyla's Affordable Must Have
Tyla's secret to glowing skin is the Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Gel Oil ($8). It's formulated with pure cocoa butter and microdroplets of Vaseline jelly that help lock in moisture with a nongreasy feel. "It always makes you look fresh, sweaty, and golden," she says. She uses a little bit daily for a hydrating look and feel.
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Tyla's Investment Must Have
Tyla's current favorite perfume is Byredo La Tulipe ($225), which she describes as "a very unique fresh scent." The floral fragrance has a delicate intensity with notes of blonde woods, cyclamen, freesia, rhubarb, tulip, and vetiver. "It stays on the whole day, and not a lot of people wear it, so you smell unique."
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Tyla's Morning-Routine Must Have
Tyla starts her mornings off by lighting Le Labo's Santal 26 ($87) candle. The luxurious candle has a smoky and leathery scent that fills a room with a dynamic yet grounding fragrance. "I bring the scent everywhere, like to shows and hotels," she says. "Whenever I travel with it, it reminds me of home and it grounds me. It feels like I'm not in a totally different place."
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Tyla's Sleep Must Have
Tyla loves ice-cold water, and the Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler ($45) is always at her bedside. "Water tastes better coming out of a Stanley. I'm not even joking," she says, noting that she didn't believe the hype at first. She adds, "The water stays cold for like a whole day."
The Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler is a PS editor-backed pick as well. Its insulated stainless steel construction keeps liquids cold for at least seven hours. Plus, it comes in a range of sizes and colors.
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Tyla's Travel Must Have
When traveling, Tyla prefers to be aware of her surroundings, and the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299) let her do just that. "You can simultaneously listen to music and know what the people are saying, including listening to directions or TSA. It makes you go through the airport faster," she says. She also loves that the ear-cuff design can pass off as a stylish accessory or jewelry piece.
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature an open-ear design that delivers rich audio privately to your ears while allowing you to be aware of your surroundings. Plus, it has a comfortable, cuff-like fit that wraps around the ear and doesn't fall out. Read more about them in our in-depth review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
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Anvita Reddy (she/her) is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She tests skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.