In terms of skincare, my routine simply involves cleansing my face and applying a generous amount of cream. My skin is quite sensitive and dry. I use an Eve Lom Foaming Cream Cleanser followed by Embryolisse Lait Crème Sensitive. And if I need a little extra moisture, I’ll add in to my routine a Hadalabo Hyaluronic Solution from Japan. For the body, I like Austin Austin Body Wash followed by whatever moisturiser I can find lying around and a Susanne Kaufmann Stretch Mark Oil which has the most delicious smell.
On Skincare
On Makeup
Often I find myself rushing and will just apply some LESSE Every Tone Sunscreen SPF 30, curl my eyelashes and apply some Byredo Tears in Rain Black Mascara. Most of the make-up I use comes as recommendations from make-up artists I’ve worked with on shoots or from my best friend who always knows all of the best products. I like SUQQU Cream Foundation Shade 25 – it’s a small pot but lasts ages, Byredo Technical Black Eyeliner, Westman Atelier Bonne Brow Defining Pencil (bark) and Westman Atelier Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer (coup de soleil).
In Anna's File
‘Super buildable, long-lasting and has a great Yuka rating.’
‘One of my most consistently used products for the last 10 or so years.’
‘It smells really good.’
‘100% natural, really easy to use and blends well.’
‘I love the ritual of using this at the end of every day.’
On Haircare
Recently I’ve been using MOMO Shampoo Bar by Davines followed by their MELU Conditioner. Then every few weeks I will do a Sea Salt Scrub Cleanser from Davines, mainly for the smell. My hair is quite fine so I’ve been using Augustinus Bader the Scalp Treatment to give it a boost.
On Health and Wellness
When I was pregnant I got into the habit of using the app Yuka to scan my cosmetics and skincare products for their ingredient rating. I haven’t managed to completely eliminate everything with a bad rating but I’m pretty close.
I have a subscription to Seed Probiotics and take a daily multi-vitamin. I’ve recently come back to meditation – I like the Insight Timer app when I need to re-focus or switch off at the end of the day.
On Rituals
I try to exercise if I can before going to the studio in the morning – pilates at home or a quick run around Regent’s Park.
On Fragrance
I like to buy fragrance for my husband and then have a habit of sneakily using it myself. My signature is the smell of a gothic cathedral – Incense Avignon by Comme des Garcons which you can get at Dover Street Market.
‘It’s a non-nano zinc sunscreen that blends into all skin tones and great for sensitive skin.’