The Secrets Behind A Beauty Influencer’s Glowing Skin

I pray, walk my dog, Yumi, and scroll through TikTok to find something to laugh about – it really works.

…with a gentle, foaming face wash and a light exfoliation. Once I’m out of the shower, I follow it with a gentle toner, hyaluronic acid, and a serum to treat my acne and dark spots. A face cream is next and an eye cream is a must. Ideally, I then apply SPF but, honestly, I’m not always consistent.

I use one at least once a week and a few days after I get my arms waxed. It really helps my skin stay smooth.

I love a thick cream during the winter and a lighter one during summer. I top up with a light body oil so that my skin stays really hydrated, and then I finish with a fragrance, misted all over.

…I shift my focus to what I’m wearing. Feeling good in my clothes, wearing jewelry, smelling amazing and having a beautiful makeup look really compensates for those ‘bad’ face days. I also love a retinol serum – it’s my go-to when I notice my skin needs a bit of a boost.

…so activities that keep me fit and moving are my workouts of choice. I walk my dog every day, and I also enjoy pole dancing, yoga, cycling, swimming and even rock climbing. I don’t like sticking to just one thing – trying lots of sports keeps my body and mind active.

In fact I need one right now! I go to SoJo Spa Club in New Jersey – I love escaping the city for a restful retreat.

…life is too short. I love dessert, so I can’t eat at a restaurant that doesn’t have a good dessert menu. My meal is never complete without something sweet.

It’s the perfect way to focus on myself and calm my bustling mind. Other perfect pamper moments are sleeping, listening to Adele while I cuddle my pets after a long day, and taking a hot shower.

Instead, I’ll go with the jet-lag flow and slowly push through the hours until it meets my correct time-zone routine. There’s no point stressing over jet lag. If I wake up really early, I’ll just start my day – it can even be productive and quiet, which is a bonus for me. Starting early also means I can nap during the day or go to sleep early – then, slowly but surely, I beat the jet lag without it having too much of an effect on me.

…CBD and rain sounds are my go-tos for a restful night’s sleep. I use them individually, or both combined at the weekend, so that I can sleep without worries or disturbances.

…is from me! I always moisturize my skin before I apply any makeup. When I invest time in prepping my skin with a lovely moisturizer and primer, I notice how good my makeup looks – honestly, it’s the first step to having flawless, smooth makeup.

…is my Bible, Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and my night light. Laneige does the best lip balm ever – I have several all over my apartment. And I always leave my night light on because I’m afraid of the dark.

…and it changed my life. I realized I love being on an island and that there is a sense of peace and fulfillment I derive from being in such a beautiful environment. I hope to get more of it this year.

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