Elle UK - 09.2019

THE BEAUTY BUFF

JENNIFER GEORGE

Beauty Editor, ELLE

THE EARLY BIRD

ADRIENNE LDN

Wellness professional

I basically refuse to get up before 7am, unless

I’m travelling. I go to bed around midnight so

any earlier than that means serious eye bags.

An old-school alarm clock wakes me, as my

husband and I went digital-free in the bedroom

a couple of years ago; scrolling mindlessly

through your phone first and last thing is never

going to be good for you.

Once I’ve dragged myself out from under

the duvet (usually after two, maybe three...

OK, four snoozes) I switch on Radio 4, down a

glass of water and my husband’s leftover coffee,

and do a very quick dry body brush to help

my skin glow f rom head to toe. Then I hop in t he

shower – I like it inhumanely hot – and lather up

wit h a body wash t hat has an invigorating scent,

like Imperial Leather Foamburst. Even though

I have a lot of hair, I wash it every day, as I don’t

feel properly clean without full submersion.

I check my emails while I brush my teeth

(multitasking means more minutes in bed) h

attempt to feed the dog, although he u

turns his nose up at breakfast and pre

chase squirrels in the garden. The sk

starts at my dressing table: toner to rehy

antioxidant serum, hydrating serum, m

ALWAYS SPF. I’m a skincare junkie.

I don’t wear a ton of make-up, as

airless of fice it will just slip of f, so it’s us

tinted moisturiser base, concealer wh

needed and a dusting of bronzer. Brush

brows, a slick of mascara and some lip

finish off my daily look. On a good d

blow - dr y my hair to per fection using an e

hot brush, which – no joke – has chang

life. On a day when I’ve hit snooze eigh

I scrunch in a bit of curl cream to weigh

the frizz and hope for the best. A slather o

moisturiser, a spritz of scent and hair pe

(believe me, it’s a thing) and I’m good

My six MORNING

SAVIOURS

a business can be hectic, so the app helps to

ground me and clear my mind, even if it’s just for

five minutes before I get to the office. Breakfast

can wait until I’m in work; I rarely eat at home.

I usually have some fruit and a croissant at my

desk to fuel me up.

I work hard and struggle to maintain a

regular routine, but it’s important to take the

time to pamper myself. I’m trying to schedule

more self-love into my day, whether that’s by

going for a swim first thing or jogging once a

week to get some headspace. It’s something

I’m working on.

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For me, mornings are all about the ‘power

hour’. A couple of years ago, I made the

choice to wake up at 5.30am to give myself

extra time to start my day in the way I want to. It

allows me 60 minutes to focus on me, whether

t hat ’s jogging, st retching or doing breat hwor k.

I’m not good at sitting still, so movement

is my meditation. I find the rhythm of running

is cathartic and lifts my mood, whether I want

to de-stress or feel energised. Even when

travelling, I’m up early to see the area before

anyone is awake. Running past t he Ber lin Wall

or the Eiffel Tower at 6am is just magical.

I tend to avoid social media in the morning

because it can become all-consuming, but

I am a podcast junkie. As I run, I like to listen

to inspirational podcasts like How I Built This

to get my brain in gear as well as my body.

When I get home, I’ll put on some energising

music that I can sing along to, like the Spice

Girls. I’ll have a shower and always splash

my face with cold water for a refreshing boost.

I love using natural oils to give myself a quick

facial, too. By that time, my son is awake and

I’m ready to give him my full attention.

With a busy schedule and a young son,

it’s important to create time for myself to

recharge. Waking up early means I’ve

reclaimed my own time and have a more

indulgent start to the day. It’s a life-changer.

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jama set, £420, Olivia von Halle. Sandals, £264.86, Miista. Earrings, £35, BaubleBar at Fenwick

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£25. DIPTYQUE Eau des Sens, £40

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