I think most people have a routine they follow in the morning and before going to bed. I know that when something interferes with my structured morning routine, I feel like my whole day is thrown off. My hair and skin care routines are simple and always the same. I tend to find a product I like, usually in a magazine, and stick with it forever. It feels good to start the day right and know you look your best. Your confidence shows to others and has such a positive influence on the rest of your day. While I am not a huge makeup person, I am big on hair care and have found certain skin care products that I love. My approach to beauty products is actually similar to my design philosophy of consistently using simple, high quality elements. Here are the basics of my beauty regimen, the daily things that both start and end my day with continuity.
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel: I am addicted to this and absolutely can’t leave the house without my brow brush.
2. Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Souffle Body Creme: I use this every day. It smells so good and feels great.
3. Green Irish Tweed: Mixed with the Laura Mercier creme I mentioned above, this creates my signature scent. I am asked at least once a day what I’m wearing! Perfume is one of the things I must have or I feel out of sync all day.
4. Dove Soap: I never stray from Dove. It is a great product and I have used it ever since I was a little girl.
5. Living Proof Restore Shampoo and Conditioner: I am choosy about hair care products, but I really love this line.
6. Moroccanoil Treatment: Every day before I blow dry my hair, this is a must!
7. Gillette Fusion Proglide: Forget the women’s razor and go for the Proglide. No fuss!
8. Edge Shave Gel: I love the smell of shaving cream.
9. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel: I use this day and night. At night, my skin care routine is a big part of my winding down ritual.
10. DCL Glycolic Acid Pads: Use it just once a week for glowing skin.
11. Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner: Never a day or night without it.
12. Meta Silk by Serge Normant: My daily hair routine always alternates between Serge and Living Proof.
What are your favorite beauty products?