A Beauty Insider Shares Her AM & PM Routines

I am emphatic about dry body brushing to wake up not only the skin, but also the lymphatic system. The Mirror Water Buff Body Dry Body Brush has the perfect density of bristles, encased in an ergonomic pebble shape. I do love a scalding-hot shower, which I find wakes me up better than coffee. I’m driven by both scent and kindness-to-skin when it comes to in-shower washes – at the moment I’m oscillating between Aesop Eleos Aromatique Body Cleanser and AKT The Body Wash Concentrate in Orange Grove. The scent of each infuses into the hot shower steam, and it feels like something approaching an island spa experience. If there’s time, I’ll shave my legs with Nimbi’s disposable razor, which is petrochemical free and leaves no trace. Genius.  

I have combination skin that’s prone to dryness in colder months, with some congestion around the T-zone when I’m stressed or hormonal. My primary goals are to maintain healthy, resilient skin and support long-term firmness and clarity. I’m less interested in perfection and anti-ageing, and more focused on restoring balance and strength — allowing my skin to do what it was designed to do. For speed, I cleanse my skin in the shower each morning, which means you’ll always find three or four partially used REOME Three Suns Balm Revitalising Cleansers on the shower shelf at any one moment. It’s gentle and non-drying, but leaves my skin beaming.  

Then, it’s time for hydration. I apply my skincare in texture order, always from lightest to richest. I begin with a liquid essence, then follow up with serums tailored to how my skin is feeling that day — typically a peptide or niacinamide-based formula. Currently, I’m testing a lab sample but otherwise I’d usually reach for Chanel No.1 Revitalising Essence Lotion or Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence, both of which absorb beautifully.   

I then go in with our REOME Active Recovery Broth. It’s the backbone of my entire routine — calming, strengthening and deeply hydrating. The formula cleverly allows everything else to layer seamlessly on top. Antioxidants are my non-negotiable. They work hard under the surface — protecting against environmental stress while brightening and supporting collagen production. I favour formulas rich in vitamin C.

Despite having been evangelical about daily sun protection during my almost two decades as a beauty director, I had started to become slack with this – founder working hours don’t allow for much downtime or sun exposure! Lately, I’ve tried to jump back in and, I have to say, the hype is real when it comes to MECCA Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50, which absorbs really seamlessly. I’m a lifelong fan of La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios range, which has served me well on my summer holidays over the years. I’m woefully pale and burn easily, so erring on the side of caution is the only way. 

Facial massage — even if just for a minute or two – goes a long way. It encourages blood flow, depuffs and adds a moment of mindfulness. I keep a Lanshin  gua sha stone in my bathroom cabinet. If I’m looking particularly puffy and tired, I’ll gently glide it over my upper cheeks, tracing the orbital rim in outward motions, just ten swipes on each side makes a noticeable difference. 

During the colder months, I increase lipids and layer more occlusive textures to support my barrier. I’ve been a long-time fan of both Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream, which has that nostalgic sun cream-like scent, and of course La Mer’s The Rich Cream, which feels like a blanket for my skin. In warmer weather, I pare things back — incorporating lighter emulsions, facial mists (I do love the Omorovicza one), and always a gel cleanser to keep my skin clear and balanced.