Anine Bing’s Everyday Beauty And Wellness Routine
Designer ANINE BING shares her five-minute makeup routine, why she loves cold showers, and the secrets to how she gets her skin positively glowing
I wake up around 6:30am and drink lemon water
About 15 minutes after that, I drink cold-pressed celery juice, then I wait a little longer before eating breakfast with my family. This is part of the Medical Medium morning food routine [created by wellness expert Anthony William] and it makes me feel good. I’m trying to get all my friends into it, too. I learned about Anthony William from Miranda Kerr and I’ve bought all of his books. The routine is really good for skin, but I mainly do it for the health benefits.
I’ve been using the same skincare products for years
Every morning, I wash my face with Ole Henriksen Truth Juice Daily Cleanser, then I apply Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant to tone and prep skin. I like a dewy base before I apply my makeup, so I use Augustinus Bader’s The Serum. I love how rich it is and how it makes my skin glow. I also rotate between Clé De Peau Beauté Enhancing Eye Contour Cream Supreme and Ole Henriksen’s Banana Bright + Eye Crème. I finish with Supergoop!’s Glowscreen, which has an SPF30 and also adds more glow to my skin. I use it every day, as I live in Montecito, California, where it’s always sunny – and because I’m outside a lot.
My makeup routine is very simple
It takes me less than five minutes to do. I’ve been using Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Corrector For Eyes for the past 20 years. I think it’s the best concealer on the market. I add a little bit under my eyes – not too much but just enough to look fresh. My next step is a bronzer. I love the shimmer of Tom Ford Beauty’s Soleil Glow Bronzer and I apply it to the areas where I look a little sun-kissed. Chanel’s Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Sticks, in Golden Light and Transparent, are great for cheeks – plus a bit on the nose to add even more glow. I then finish with black mascara. If I want a little extra on my eyes, I’ll use Hourglass’s Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, in a shimmery shade of brown, first.
I never wear a bright lip
A few years ago, I did a shoot with Helena Christensen, when she was the face of my brand, and she dared me to wear a red lip – so I did it, and I felt so uncomfortable. Most people can wear it, but for me, it’s not good. I would rather go full-on with a smoky eye. Everything I normally wear on my lips is very fresh and pink-toned. It’s the same when it comes to my blush – it needs to just feel fresh.
A cold shower wakes me up in the morning…
…and it’s supposed to be healthy for many reasons. I haven’t lived in Denmark since I was a kid, but when I go back there in the winter, I sometimes jump in the ocean. It’s super-cold but it feels amazing. You get a high afterwards because it’s so fresh.
Rose is my favorite scent
In my garden, I have a lot of roses and trees – and beautiful nature in general – so it feels very natural here. Santa Barbara [County] is also a very spiritual place, so I created a fragrance that embodies all of this – and that’s Rose Wood. We created it during lockdown – I couldn’t travel to the fragrance designer, so we had to send samples back and forth, and it ended up being the most beautiful perfume and is still one of my hero products.
On a ‘bad’ face day…
…I put 111Skin’s Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming sheet mask in the fridge to cool it down before I use it. Afterwards, I apply a thick layer of Weleda’s Skin Food. My dad used to work for Weleda and we only had these products in our house when I was growing up, so Skin Food has been part of my beauty routine for a long time. When I put it on, it really adds an instant glow. I’m not sure if you’re supposed to wear it all over your face – my skin almost looks fake because it’s so shiny and glowy – but I like it. Then, I add a bit of Clé de Peau Beauté under-eye concealer and I use the RéVive Contouring Massage Roller to make my face come alive – but, other than that, I’ll just let my skin breathe. I also make sure I drink lots of water.
When traveling, I bring my own snacks
I don’t eat airplane food. It’s not a health thing, as I eat way too much sugar, but I like to bring a mix of healthy snacks and Danish and Swedish candies, and snack my way through the flight. When I travel, I also stock my makeup bag with lots of sheet masks. I’ll do them every morning when I wake up because you tend to get a little puffy right after a flight. I also always take my collagen powder – by Norwegian brand Oslo Skin Lab – when I travel. I have been taking it every day at home for over two years now. I can see a difference in my skin: more glow and fewer fine lines.
I take little moments throughout the day to feel grounded
I’m trying to find a better balance between running my company and being a mom. Even if it’s just 10 minutes of meditation or a short walk, it helps. Otherwise, I’d sit on my computer screen all day. I also play my guitar, which I have in my office – it helps me to calm down. I learned to play when I was 13 and I still love writing songs. It’s like therapy for me.
I wash my hair once a week..
…or sometimes more, if I have a shoot and need to look fresh. I love using Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo in between washes. Most days, I won’t style my hair, I’ll just pull it back into a bun. It’s easy and low-maintenance.
My bedtime is between 9 and 10pm every night
I know it’s early, but I’m so exhausted after a long day with work and kids. Getting plenty of sleep works wonders for your skin – and on how you feel and look in general. I have a ‘no phones in the bedroom’ rule, because when my husband is away traveling, I tend to scroll through my phone and before I know it, it’s 11pm – so I have to leave my phone outside the bedroom. Then, to fall asleep, I’ll have a cup of lemon-balm or nettle tea, which is very healing and calming. I’ll also read a little, and that will do it for me.