Joanna Halpin

To me, beauty is about ageing naturally and gracefully — it’s found in the imperfections that make each of us unique. I’ve always embraced a “less is more” approach, and that still deeply resonates with me. Beauty, for me, is about a confidence in feeling like yourself and not masking that.

My morning and evening routines are nearly identical, aside from SPF in the daytime. I start by cleansing with the LESSE Gentle Cleanser, then tone with Beauty of Joseon. I use the LESSE Eye Cream and either a LESSE serum or Agent Nateur serum, followed by Beauty of Joseon SPF during the day. I also use Weleda Skin Food for an extra layer of hydration—lightly in the morning, and I really slather it on at night. And I drink a lot of water—it’s such a simple but essential part of skincare – I really believe that what’s going on inside is reflected on the outside.

I don’t wear makeup often, especially since I wear it so much for work. On most days, I stick to skincare and then use Weleda Skin Food as a subtle high-
lighter. On the rare occasion I wear eye makeup, I’ll use the brown eyeliner pencil or brown eyeshadow palette from Chanel—they’re simple, flattering, and feel timeless.

My approach to hair care is similar to skincare: less is more. I avoid heat styling entirely and let my hair air dry—it’s naturally straight, so this gives it a bit of soft texture. I steer clear of products with silicone. When I do use something, it’s usually from Sandor, a beautiful brand a friend of mine created – their products are clean and nourishing and look and smell divine.

Yoga has been the most transformative addition to my wellness routine. I started practising more consistently about five years ago, and now I truly can’t imagine my life without it – it brings me back into my body and calms my mind. I also drink a lot of water, try to eat well, and prioritise sleep — ideally eight hours a night, though that’s not always easy with travel and changing time zones regularly with work, but when I’m in those good routines, it really reflects in how I feel, mentally and physically.

For the past couple of years, I’ve only worn Costa Brazil. It’s subtle and sensual and unisex, and every time I wear it, at least one person comments on how good it smells -it’s become my signature scent.

It really depends on your skin type and lifestyle, but for me it’s the basics: hydration, sleep, clean products — I recently discovered an app called Yuka where you can scan the barcode of foods and products and it gives you a rating and is very transparent about what’s in them. I have really loved trying to move towards a clean skincare approach.

I’m very low maintenance when it comes to treatments—something I actually want to improve on! That said, the one place I do make time for in New York is Spencer’s Spa in Soho – I’ve been going since it opened; their facials and massages are incredible, and the space itself is so calming and beautiful.