Cymbiotika—the SoCal line of bioavailable supplements—brought its vision of “beauty from within” to life in Los Angeles this week, hosting an immersive, high-energy celebration at The Lillian in honor of its launch in over 1,000 Ulta Beauty stores.
From the moment guests stepped inside, the space felt less like a traditional party and more like a multi-sensory wellness playground. Each room was designed around one of the brand’s hero formulas, turning supplements into full-on experiences. The crowd reflected the brand’s growing reach. Emily Ratajkowski, Shanina Shaik, and Jasmine Tookes were among the notable attendees, alongside industry insiders like Vas Morgan and Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh.
Music came courtesy of Chantel Jeffries, whose set kept the energy high as people moved between rooms, cocktails in hand. The Glutathione room leaned into glow and indulgence, complete with beauty stations stocked with products from Sol de Janeiro, Glossier, Tower 28, and Touchland, alongside custom fashion illustrations. Nearby, the Vitamin C room became one of the night’s most photographed corners thanks to its citrus-filled setup, complete with fresh shots, engraved glassware, and a sculptural orange tree that guests kept circling back to.
The NAD+ room leaned more playful, featuring a vending machine stocked with supplements, a retro-style phone booth for photos, and a classic photo booth that drew a steady line throughout the night. In contrast, the Magnesium lounge offered a quieter reset, with silk robes, noise-canceling headphones, and plush seating designed to encourage everyone to slow down, even if just for a moment.
Throughout the space, the food and drink mirrored the brand’s wellness-first ethos. Cocktails and mocktails highlighted Cymbiotika’s best-sellers, while bites included mini lobster rolls, magnesium-infused pastries, and shaved ice topped with Glutathione. A white chocolate fondue fountain inspired by NAD+ also became one of the more unexpected crowd favorites.
For Emily Ratajkowski, the appeal of the brand lies in its return to fundamentals. “Everything is so focused on quick fixes right now,” she told Vogue. “I like that this is about actually taking care of yourself from within. It feels like something that used to be important—and it’s now coming back.”
She added that even her own routine has shifted. “I’m famously bad at drinking water,” she said with a laugh. “But now I make myself have a big glass in the late morning just to feel okay. It sounds simple, but it’s actually a game-changer.”
For Shanina Shaik, that same idea of internal balance is what keeps her grounded. “It’s really about listening to your body,” she said. “Rest, sleep, taking a moment for yourself. We’re always doing so much for other people, but you get your best self when you slow down.”
Jasmine Tookes echoed that sentiment, pointing to movement as her daily reset. “Even five minutes of a walk or Pilates makes a difference,” she said. “It just brings me back to myself.”
At the center of it all was Cymbiotika’s broader mission. Co-founder, COO, and CXO Durana Elmi described the brand as part of a growing shift toward holistic beauty. “Real beauty comes from from within,” she said. “There’s this intersection now between wellness and beauty, and we’re complementing everything people are already doing externally by supporting what’s happening inside.”
By the end of the night, guests left not just with product samples, but with custom “I’m Into Wellness” jackets, each one embroidered with patches collectsed from the different rooms they explored. It was a fitting keepsake for an event designed around cocooning yourself in what feels good.
Presley Ann/Getty Images1/11Emily Ratajkowski, Shanina Shaik, and Jasmine Tookes
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images2/11Chantel Jeffries
Presley Ann/Getty Images3/11Sheena Zadeh and Durana Elmi
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Presley Ann/Getty Images7/11Vas J Morgan
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images8/11Chantel Jeffries, Durana Elmi and Shanina Shaik
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Presley Ann/Getty Images11/11Emily Ratajkowski
