8 Supermodels On How They Start Their Day

“I have dates and a cup of decaf coffee with homemade almond milk, then I read the news on Medium. Next, I check my emails and write a to-do list before the day starts. My skincare tends to be the same regardless of the time of year – I start with Bamford Cleansing Balm, followed by the Refining Exfoliator. Depending on how dry my complexion is, I mix my moisturizing cream with different oils and massage it into my skin. If I feel a bit puffy, I drink more water and stop eating anything with milk or wheat; a brisk 30-minute walk outside always helps, too – plus a good concealer.”

“My husband wakes up at 5.30am, which means I wake up, too. I used to immediately check my emails, which began the day in a chaotic way. Now, I keep my cell on airplane mode and have a good hour to myself before the kids wake up at 6.30am; I do a 20-minute meditation, a few stretches, take a shower and get ready for the day. It makes a big difference, as otherwise I have no time to myself. I dry-body brush everywhere – I’ve done it for 10 years and it gets me energized, and it’s good for the circulation and lymph system; on an energetic level, it’s quite clearing. I then jump in the shower and use the Kora Organics Foaming Cleanser and the Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask. I often run the shower cold, too, as it’s a good kick-start for the day.”

“I check my phone and brush my teeth. I have a quick morning regimen: first, I pull my hair back with a Slip hair tie and, if it’s a wash day, I put a treatment on my hair to sit, like one by Olaplex. For my skin, I use Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, followed by Dr. Barbara Sturm’s SPF Sun Drops and, finally, a light spritz of Baccarat Rouge 540 scent by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. If I’m going to be traveling, I’ll do a full skincare session at home before the flight, too – your skin will thank you for the extra love.”

“I stretch and try to do a guided meditation to center my mind, but my thoughts often get into my sessions. Less is more for my skin, but if I have more time, I use a mask while I do emails. There are so many traditional remedies that I’ve used since I was younger, like mixing honey, lemon, turmeric, yogurt and chickpea flour, and leaving it on my face for 15 minutes – turmeric is a great antiseptic for breakouts. Every day I take half a teaspoonful of turmeric mixed with clarified butter and black pepper; it’s something my mom [taught me] – she has always used traditional Ayurvedic remedies.”