1. Are your mornings more calm or chaos  and why?

Calm! I really cherish having time to myself before any external distractions come in and it's what grounds me for the rest of the day. 

2. What does ‘routine’ mean to you at this stage of your life?

Routine, for me, is what gives me freedom - it sounds counterintuitive, but I don't have to think about my routines. They have become things I naturally do and so it frees up headspace and energy for everything else in

3. Talk us through the first moments of your morning what are the first 3 things you do?

Every morning I move, hydrate and pray. I get out of bed and do the "Big 6" lymphatic routine (I swear by this), then some stretching and 100 or so jumps - lots of twisting to wake my body up. I then have a big glass of water with minerals/celtic sea salt and make a green tea. I sit having this in front of my red light while I read scripture and pray. Some days that's 10 minutes, but I love if I can carve out 30 mins. 
And all of this is with my phone on airplane mode - I tend to do a few hours of work before I turn it back on 

4. What helps you feel most like you in the morning?

Prayer is the big one for me, and also getting outside for a walk - fresh air, light and no phone my day. But I am big on flexibility - no set time or set order, just a loose structure that means I've prioritised myself no matter how busy the day is.

5. Where do brows fit into your everyday routine?

Oh I cannot leave the house until I've styled my brows - most days it's no make up except for brow gel 

6. What are your five must-have products you start your day with

AWvi cleanser 
Nue Co Barrier Treatment 
Fushi rosehip oil mixed into
AWvi face cream 
By Ellie brow texture 
Westman Atelier highlighter stick - the brulee shade is incredible 

• A beauty tip you are currently loving?

I am loving gelatine at the moment. Skin is such a mirror of what's happening internally, and since having it daily I have noticed a big difference in how hydrated and smooth my skin is. I just add a tbsp to my hot cacao every morning, so good.

⁠ ⁠Are your mornings more calm or chaos  and why?

⁠My mornings are chaos. Im always trying to find the time to workout and exercise before my working day starts, as well as trying to maintain a beauty routine to show up to work feeling and looking my best.

What does ‘routine’ mean to you at this stage of your life?

⁠Consistency using products and doing things that make me feel good and relaxed in order for my day to run more smoothly.


⁠Talk us through the first moments of your morning what are the first 3 things you do?

•The first thing I do is make a coffee because I cannot function without it.
•⁠ ⁠I try not to go on my phone too soon, but this is really hard. On a good morning I like to read a book in bed if I have any spare time, even just 20 minutes.
•⁠ ⁠My hair curlers are taken out, and my morning skincare routine commences.


What helps you feel most like you in the morning?

⁠I live in Dubai so I love to start my mornings at the stables or reading a book on my balcony with a coffee. I treasure slow mornings the older I get and try to prioritise this time at least once or twice a week.

⁠Where do brows fit into your everyday routine?

I have done and will always use by Ellies brow texture as a key step in my morning routine. Its the only thing I put on my face before I work out, and on my no makeup days, brow texture is still applied. I don’t know what Id do without it.

What are your five must-have products you start your day with (any brands)? One byellie product

•⁠ ⁠Heatless hair curling rods have changed my life, I sleep in them every night and wake up with a fresh blow-dry every day.
•⁠ ⁠I love la Roche-posay balm as my everyday moisturiser, I use it morning and night. Its supposed to be a heavier night cream, but I love it for an all day glowy look and a mask every evening.
•⁠ ⁠Ive been loving the medicube collagen masks as a weekly night routine. I wake up with the glowiest skin.
•⁠ ⁠The No7 cream bronzer has become a staple in my makeup routine. It’s a more affordable dupe of the Chanel version, and gives a perfect sun kissed glow.
•⁠ ⁠My by Ellie lip balm goes everywhere with me. It has the prettiest pink tone and the perfect flavour. I actually own several, and keep them all in my different bags.

A beauty tip you are currently loving?

⁠The importance of eye creams, Im noticing such a difference in how my makeup is applying when I use a good eye cream in my base routine.

Are your mornings calm or chaos?

Calm!! My morning routine is everything to me and really keeps me grounded for the rest of the day. I use that time to reset before the day ahead and do the things that make me feel good and set me up for a positive and productive day.

What does 'routine' mean to you at this stage of your life?

Routine for me means prioritising the things that make me feel good. I’m very much a routine person and I always feel my best on the days when I have time to myself and I’m not constantly rushing around!

Talk us through the first moments of your morning what the first 3 things you do?

I usually wake up without an alarm and the first thing I do is make a herbal tea and spend time with my cat! I then spend a few minutes with my mindfulness journal, which asks 3 things I’m grateful for and some positive prompts. I then usually do a quick 10 minute yoga flow followed by a short meditation. The whole routine takes around 20–30 minutes, but it leaves me feeling calm and centred for the rest of the day.

What helps you feel most like you in the morning?

Getting ready! I think working from home has made a lot of us stop making an effort with how we look and I really believe that affects how we feel. Even a small amount of effort, like a bit of makeup or doing my hair makes such a difference to my confidence and mindset throughout the day.

Where do brows fit into your everyday routine?

Brows are really important to me and I feel like they completely change your face once they’re done. Brows are always the first step in my makeup routine and even on no-makeup days I’ll always make sure that they are brushed into place

What are your five must have products you start your day with?

Vitamin C serum - I’m currently using Medik8

Hydrating moisturiser - I love Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter is my go-to

Rare Beauty liquid blush

By Ellie Lip Balm - strawberry is my favourite

A beauty tip you are currently loving?

My beauty tip that I am currently loving is less is more! I’ve realised that a natural look suits me better and I’m embracing that on a day-to-day basis.