Aerin Lauder On Her Everyday Beauty And Wellness Routine

I have always been more of a morning person, so I wake up early to start my day. I love going for a walk in Central Park before a busy day of meetings. I have coffee and breakfast at home and then get dressed quickly before I walk to the office. There is nothing better than an NYC morning.

Moisturized skin holds onto fragrance better, so I apply my perfume over body products with the same scent; it makes the fragrance richer and more long-lasting. I sometimes mix my fragrances, but I like to keep the layers light – it creates something very personalized and distinct. Recently, I’ve been loving our Aerin Tuberose Gardenia fragrance, which is a perfect blend of two of my favorite flowers. Les Jardins Botaniques Wisteria is our newest fragrance and smells very delicate and ethereal. I like to layer it with Tuberose Gardenia for a unique floral scent.

…so I try to stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water. I don’t think you need dozens of products or a complicated, time-consuming routine to look beautiful. I keep my look very natural, with a small amount of Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Foundation, bronzer for a sun-kissed glow, and Aerin Rose Lip Conditioner for a subtle shine.

…if I have been traveling a lot, I find that a great facial really helps me. I visit Crystal Greene, a New York-based aesthetician and Estée Lauder Global Skincare Ambassador. She uses Re-Nutriv products and believes in the power of massage to increase circulation and stimulate the skin.

…I make sure I drink plenty of water and stick to my skincare routine. Estee Lauder’s Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Creme has the most luxurious texture, and I love how it makes my skin look more radiant. I also like to use Clinique’s Moisture Surge Face Spray to refresh my skin throughout the day – or if I’m on a flight.

…but I do pay attention to what I eat. I try to be as healthy as I can while still enjoying the food I love. My friend Carolyn Murphy has taught me a lot about wellness and healthy living. I now take vitamin D every day and I have a green juice each morning.

I recently tried Chelsea De Lay’s Pilates class and loved how challenging and effective it was. I prefer to work out first thing in the morning before breakfast to start my day.

When I’m in New York, a long walk in Central Park is my favorite way to calm my mind after a long day. I’m lucky to live nearby and enjoy walking there whenever I can. When I’m in Long Island, I enjoy walks along the beach or down a country road surrounded by wildflowers and natural beauty. I feel like there is nothing more peaceful and invigorating than a walk in the fresh air. I never listen to music; I like to take this time to just think and be inspired by my surroundings.

Depending on the season, I love to have beautiful orchids, hydrangeas, roses, peonies or tuberose. I also find candles to be very uplifting, because they set the mood when entertaining and can easily transform the feeling of a space. When pairing a candle scent with a room, I try to think about what kind of feeling I am trying to convey.

…a great meal with family and friends helps me to disconnect from work and reconnect with the people I love most. My favorite dinner spots in New York City include Majorelle, Kappo Masa, 4 Charles Prime Rib, Café Sabarsky and JG Melon. I love trying new restaurants, but I also enjoy revisiting some of my traditional favorites.

I like to change the décor, menu and atmosphere depending on the season – this keeps hosting fun for me and allows me to be creative. Since I’m so often inspired by nature, I tend to rely on what is local and in season to influence the color palette. For example, for a summer dinner in Long Island, I will typically incorporate a blue-and-white color palette with touches of green and floral motifs. I like to add raffia and wicker for natural touches that are light and airy, too. If I’m hosting dinner at home, I will also cut fresh flowers from my garden and add those to the tablescape.

She said that if you are passionate and true, success will come. I have valued this idea since I was a young girl and it is my favorite advice to give – especially to young female founders.

..I always reapply lip conditioner, a touch of bronzer, and a hydrating serum before landing to make me look refreshed. The first thing I apply to my face when I get to a hotel after a long flight is a sheet mask, and I adore Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. It goes everywhere with me when I’m traveling – I’ve used it for as long as I can remember and love the healthy glow it gives my skin.

…to wind down from a busy day or after traveling. I also keep Aerin Hand & Body Cream by my bedside to keep my skin soft and hydrated. I must admit I’m a horrible sleeper. I wake up multiple times during the night and sometimes scroll through Instagram for hours. But this is when I do some of my best work by finding inspiration, beautiful destinations, and discovering unique, stylish brands to partner with.

As my grandmother said: “You wouldn’t wear the same dress to play tennis as you would to dinner, so why wear the same fragrance?” If I had to pick one, my Aerin Rose de Grasse is probably my signature scent. My favorite flower is the rose. There are so many variations of this special flower and I am so inspired by its symbolism. Pink roses symbolize grace, happiness and gentleness. The original inspiration for the Aerin Beauty collection was a pink rose, and it is still very iconic to the brand today.

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