Caroline Trentini’s AM/PM Routine

…I get up at 6am so that I can sit on the beach [Trentini lives in Balneário Camboriú, South Brazil] and have a coffee, breathe and stretch as the sun rises before my kids wake. If I’m going to the gym, I’ll wait until I am back home before having a proper breakfast, like an omelet with a side of avocado.

…my morning skin routine consists of washing with Avène Cold Cream Cleansing Bar, followed by Caudalie Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence and a little moisturizer or oil. I like to use Costa Brazil Kaya Anti-Aging Face Oil, which was created by my friend Francisco Costa. It’s very thin and doesn’t feel at all greasy. Lastly, I apply sunscreen, which I wear every day.

…with a hair mask. My friend gave me castor oil, which I put through my hair with a conditioner. I like it because it moisturizes without making my hair oily. After washing my hair, I put it in a low ponytail then let it down once it’s almost dry to enhance my natural waves.

…I use a Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, which provides coverage but doesn’t hide my freckles, and Dior Flash Luminizer Radiance Booster Pen. Sometimes I’ll add a red lip or a natural lip color with liner. Overall, I like to have dewy skin, with a touch of a highlighter. Currently, I’m more into creamy makeup, which I can apply with my fingers.

…by doing cardio and sometimes take a boxing class. I love being outdoors and if someone asks if anyone want to play volleyball, I’m the first person to say yes!

…because we live on the beach; I keep a little ‘sun station’ on the patio to make sure nobody goes out without being prepared. I don’t like to carry too much in my beach bag; just SPF, a sun hat and a bottle of water. Oh, and a few toys for the kids to play with in the sand.

…I tend to cook more than my husband and the kids join in – we make cupcakes and eggs together. I make a really good pesto pasta, too. After dinner, we read with the kids before they go to bed. My husband and I love our time together once they’ve gone to sleep; we’ll have a glass of wine and watch some TV. We’re currently watching The Handmaid’s Tale, This Is Us and The Good Doctor. I also enjoy listening to Brazilian music – I love Marisa Monte and Alceu Valença.

…I just cleanse and moisturize but I do love to try different creams and oils. Last night, I put on a Caudalie night cream. My evening hair routine is just as quick; I just make sure I brush it really well to keep it from getting tangled.

…hand cream and a Dr Hauschka foot cream. I also always have a nice scented candle and a big bottle of water to hand.

…being a working mom of two, I sleep at any chance I get. Before falling asleep, I like to reflect and think about something good that happened during the day. I always want to keep my mind on a positive note so that I get a good night’s sleep.