Wednesday | Wellness + Beauty

I am super diligent about working out, but I also keep to a goal that I know is achievable for me. There is nothing worse than setting unrealistic expectations for yourself and then not achieving them every week.  It’s much better to be reasonable and feel good about doing what you did.

I love to escape up a single track trail for a few hours on the weekend with my Beats Powerbeats Bluetooth earbuds and Camelbak hydration pack. The endorphin rush afterwards is better than an orgasm. 

Much like my food prep and workout, my morning prep has to be seamless and efficient. I start off my routine with dry brushing before my shower. True Botanicals Pure Radiance Body Oil while skin is still wet, and then massage on my Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser which is exfoliating and leaves my skin feeling polished and buffed and ready to tackle the day. I add a dab of super moisturizing Shiva Rose Glow Face Balm and Ogee Sculpted Lip Oil. 

We’ve become passionate hikers. We started hiking in California a few years back and while there, a woman from Chile told us about the Camino de Santiago in Spain. The Camino has become a tradition for us, and we like to hike a different route each year to the city of Santiago. Meeting new people, trying different types of food/wine/beer and staying in a new town/hotel each night makes each day an adventure. 

When working out in the summer, I always wear a Carbon38 bodysuit paired with Beach Riot leggings, APL sneakers and a Carbon38 baseball cap. For the winter, I throw on one of my favorite sets from Beyond Yoga.

My yoga practice is my sanity saver. I think it really ties back to my personal philosophy of "slow down, look up.”

New York is a great bicycling city and I have logged 1,256 miles on city streets and burned 54,000 calories as a result according to my CitiBike app. And, yes, I wear a helmet. Traffic is too nuts not to, good hair be damned. If I need to clear my head I shoot up to the park or across the bridge and simply ride til I magically start to feel revitalized.

Being the founder of a haircare brand, you can imagine how important my hair is to me! It’s literally my money maker.

With all the cooking and eating I have to do for my job (I know, it’s a tough life!!), exercise is important for me to stay fit. I’ve been a slow and steady runner since I was 18, and love the meditative aspects of running in Prospect Park (which I do three times a week).

Building strong muscles not only makes for greater mobility, a better metabolism and a healthier brain, but it might help us live longer as well. One study of more than 80,000 people found that those who strength trained had a 23% reduction in risk of premature death by any means, and a 31% reduction in cancer-related death.

I am a slave to products that don’t make my sensitive skin break out. For that reason my default face lotion is Aveeno. But I am also a HUGE fan of my friend Mark Rice’s beauty line called Ogee. I use the face serum twice a day.

As I get older, I get more and more into skincare (I like to joke that skincare is my love language). I’m especially obsessed with exfoliation in an attempt to get the glowing skin I want.

Our skin basically eats whatever we put on it so I like it to be completely organic and pure.

For beauty products, I do a mixture of all natural and clean products like Drunk Elephant and True Botanical .

People often tell me they think that they’re “bad meditators” because they can’t quiet their minds. But this misses the whole point of meditation.

Wellness and beauty have become important parts of my life, especially as my body gets older, closer to the ground and cracking. 

When I’m not getting the glam treatment in salon I use David Mallet’s products. His Fresh Eau de Concombre is a refreshing spritz for body and hair and the Blush spray keeps my color fresh between appointments. I sleep with a silk pillowcase to keep my hair smooth and I hear it helps with your skin as well.

I give myself a little facial massage to calm down before bed and that helps me to relax.

I don’t stress about working out. If I do, great, but also OK if I don’t. I mainly make an effort to work out for mental clarity.

I also love SoulCycle. The people at every studio are so lovely (especially my Seattle studio), it’s such a great workout and it really clears my head. I try to go three times a week if possible. I just finished my 100th class.

In terms of products, I have used Oxy pads since middle school twice a day, which seems to work at keeping things cleaned up.

Since I turned 30, I've been much more in tune with my body and skin and have started to take much better care of it.

My biggest secret is sleep. I think I need more sleep than most people and I don’t really fight it. I have to get eight hours a night to have a productive day, and many times I get nine. I think it’s one of the single biggest changes I’ve made in my life in the last decade that has impacted my health and well being. 

Feeling fly in a workout look is a must for me — sort of the same sentiment as “dress for the job you want to have one day,” right? Dress for the baddass fitness chick you KNOW you already are!

I'm turning 30 in February so I have been paying a little more attention to my skincare routine.

I’m a big runner. I like to get up around 6am and get my workout done. My runs usually take place on the East River in Manhattan. There is nothing like watching the sunrise as you run.

I was a wellness lover way before it became so popular. My mom was a bit of a hippie, and as a nurse, she started me on things like vitamin C, probiotics and bone broth as well as things like homemade toothpaste and deodorant at a young age.

I do Y7 around three times a week. Yoga is so good for my soul; I always leave feeling lighter and like I can do anything.

In the shower I use my Resurface Scrub all over my body. It makes my skin feel so smooth and like it’s breathing. I hardly wash my hair but I will get it wet just to refresh the texture. Out of the shower, I use my Deep Serum and massage it into my skin.

Now onto my absolute favorite chapstick/light lip gloss. I want to eat it, it smells so good. I keep one of my Hurraw! tinted lip balms practically in each room in my house and panic if I can’t find it.

I just recently got turned onto a new daily routine with ELEMIS. I thank my lucky stars that they are a client because I get so many amazing goodies from them every time I pop into their offices!

I can’t start the day without a good sweat — it’s really important for me to get that workout in when I wake up.

I love my job because I get to create my dream products with my team.

There are never enough products and oils to keep me fresh, I’m always trying something new.

ZIIP. I am the founder of this company so full disclosure, but I promise you, it’s amazing. It does the work and delivers. People are addicted. This is a way to bypass all the confusing marketing out there about better absorption, cellular turn over, more collagen, get a facelift without the facelift, and on and on and on about different products and how they can do all of these magical things for you, no problem. ZIIP actually is making a change at the cellular level. Flat out. Making a SOLID change.

When in doubt, or just overwhelmed, I use the app Think Dirty which categorizes beauty products by toxicity level. Skin is our biggest organ, and you’d be SHOCKED at how many carcinogens are packed into those pricey luxury products.

I usually don’t wear any makeup. But if I do, it would be Fenty highlighter, Covergirl Invisible Concealer under my eyes, L’oreal mascara and LipSmackers on my lips.

My list of everything wellness, skin and beauty.

I use mostly Charlotte Tilbury makeup products as I have found they give me the charge and finesse I need.

My fitness obsession is Muay Thai /Boxing/ Kick Boxing / MMA and I pretty much spend my time watching motivational videos about Muay Thai /Boxing / Kick Boxing / MMA, attending live Muay Thai / Boxing/ Kick Boxing/ MMA events and talking a lot about Muay Thai / Boxing / Kick Boxing / MMA.

I never really wore makeup until Glossier started making it. Now I wear Cloud Paint, Haloscope and their new mascara almost everyday.

I got a Ling Jade Roller a good decade ago and am still using it. That’s me on the sofa, watching Killing Eve, rolling my cheeks and forehead.

I will never leave the house without a lip balm. All the lip balm! Seriously. I’m sure the lip balms are competing with my shoe collection.

Well, this year I am finally realizing a dream of training for and running in the NYC Marathon on November 8. I am following the NYRR virtual training program for 16 weeks, and keeping my eye on the prize (which is the photo of me at the finish line in my Mylar blanket).

I have my own mini beauty closet with too many products for one person to ever really use.

When it comes to my hair, I just keep it short, wash it every other day, soak it in a combo of ghee and coconut oil about once a quarter and do lots of head stands. They say head stands actually trigger hair growth. Who knew?

The first product in my natural, algae oil skincare line will give you your best skin ever. It’s super hydrating, reduces the visible signs of aging and plumps for baby soft skin.

I will admit that I am a huge skincare junkie. You name it, I’ve probably tried it.

2-3x a week I use Goop’s Exfoliating Instant Facial —this product is a game changer. It instantly brightens and softens skin to reveal a glowing, smoother-looking complexion.

In the shower, I use Playa Every Day Shampoo and Supernatural Conditioner.

I have microcurrent machines and they help with collagen, firmness and elasticity. I meditate on my own and chant mantras too. And pray to God a lot because that’s all that’s left when you look around at the world we live in.

I also adore sheer lipsticks that give you just a hint of color. This one from Crimson & Clover is my current favorite. Plus, I love the song.

I try to work out every day. It helps that all my friends like to workout, and that BANDIER has the best fitness studio ever (STUDIO B), which is attached to our HQ!

I haven't done a stellar job of keeping up with my exercise routine lately but it's totally at the top of my things to do.

When I think of wellness, I think of what I put in my body and what I do to my skin.

Gentle yoga + meditation are core aspects to my wellness routine. I focus on movement that really nourishes me from the inside out. Nothing makes me feel more grounded and centered within myself and body.

I have a serious issue when it comes to beauty products, so I’m really going to do my best to pare it down here. But please be patient with me because I don’t want to leave anything out. This is what’s in my current rotation, in no particular order. (Also, no judging. It’s a lot. I know).

I have every capsule collection you can think of, I'm a beauty Hypebeast.

My favorite form of exercise would definitely be using a jump rope! Jumping rope activates major muscle groups and even sculpts your arms and upper body.

It’s funny, I started out in tech, but find wellness and skincare so much more fascinating. At The Detox Market, we really do try everything to see if we like it, and how it performs, so I end up being a guinea pig for all kinds of masks and toners and treatments I might not normally use.

I have my staple products, but the thing I’m most passionate about is finding great matte red lipsticks for brown skin.

I pretty much live and die by a strong lip. I have like, 542 different tinted balms, lipsticks, stains and glosses on me at all times. But my all-time favorite shade is this CHANEL Rouge Allure 99 Pirate. It's the perfect shade of red.

I love makeup and getting dolled up, but I feel most beautiful being natural and just me in my own skin, just being myself with no excess. Although, I do love to moisturize!

I buy fresh flowers every week which I think is mentally important for me. 

But then I turned 30, and I sat Amanda down for some help. She shared some of her favorite products with me, and now I feel like an adult with a real skincare routine.

When it comes to beauty and grooming, I have a whole suite of products that I’m obsessed with ... and I just keep adding to my arsenal. Ready for this?

Skincare and Makeup make me so happy.

Wednesdays are normally the days when I start my morning with a workout, followed by self-care.

I love all of their activewear, but especially this WTF Tee because I need a little humor with my workouts.

You know when you’ve worked out for an hour and you’re all red, but half an hour after that you have just that perfect dewy-but-not wet glow?

I love yoga and pilates, but rarely am able to go so it’s more of a past love. (Points for honesty?) I guess my current exercise is trying to balance motherhood, being a wife, and owning, designing, and creative directing The Last Line. 

When it comes to beauty, I’m a sucker for all types of skincare. I have tried almost every face mask, cleanser, oil and serum under the sun and still can’t choose a favorite so here’s a selection.

I'm having a love affair with beauty and love using different beauty products. I have a whole section on my blog that's just weekly products I'm loving. 

I travel a lot and weather changes stress my skin, so taking care of it is important for me.

Fitness! Wellness! Hair! Beauty! Skincare! Sophie talks faves and top shelf must-haves.

For the past six years, I have started each new year with a special Indagare retreat at Mii Amo in Sedona Arizona, my favorite spa for nurturing. The hiking and the healers are amazing. In fact, I’m here now! This year we have Elizabeth Lesser, the co-founder of the Omega Institute, leading sessions.

I’ve been very into green beauty recently. Your skin is your largest organ, so I’m very cautious of what I put on it. I also love I love Sustain's condoms. They are vegan, all natural and non-toxic.

Liquid Liner is the single most important part of my morning makeup routine. It's the most matte pigmented liquid liner in existence. I have several around the house just in case!

For me, wellness starts with a good facial from Georgia Louise in New York, in fact I would say that the one major thing I miss about living in NYC is being able to see her regularly. I also always travel with always travel with her Butterfly Massage Stone.

I'm REALLY into clean beauty! Some of my favorite brands include ...

My APL sneakers are my favorite workout sneakers. They can be worn at the gym and are a stylish way to run errands around the city. They're so comfortable. I think it’s time for a new pair :) 

Movement is the most important thing we can do for ourselves — no matter what it is.

I credit The Fort in Flatiron (30 West 21st St, Lower Level, NYC, +1 917 887 9629) for getting me into the best shape of my life.

I recently switched to Coconut Cult Vegan Yogurt as my probiotic. It is not hype — seriously it is the best. I have a tablespoon every morning.

It’s so hard to choose my favorite Drybar products because they’re all my babies, BUT lately my daily routine includes our new wand, Wrap Party, which gives  the most perfect beach wave.

I only wear classic Chuck Taylor Converse High Tops at the gym. They give me the most support and a firm, flat footing as opposed to the overly engnineered hi-tech sneakers of today. 

We keep it clean and nice, that’s a fact. We have gone to the Korean spa (together, of course).  We like grooming products, but aren’t too fussy or fancy about anything.

At this moment I am super into our flatte lip stain, Kissing Tiny Flowers, a caramel-rosette shade that is finding its way onto my lips day and night. That’s this week, anyway.

My morning routine is full of simple self-care rituals that I love.

As far as healthy eating goes, I’m a big fan or turmeric lattes right now.

A bath with Susanne Kaufmann Bath Soak, Le Labo Santal 26 candle and some relaxing music. I often get interrupted by a kid or a husband but that’s just life!

I can't wait to try Tom Ford's new perfume called Fucking Fabulous.

I don't wear a lot of makeup unless it is a special occasion. However eyelash extension do make me feel like I have that something something.

When it comes to your overall wellness, I think it’s simple: Calories in, energy out. There’s no magic to it.

If you are in my beauty routine, I will rarely cheat on you.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz.  My best friend, Aurelia introduced me to this tiny book that is worth its weight in gold.

When it comes to beauty products, the only thing that either of us use daily to cleanse, cream and treat our skin are, naturally, from our own line of products: Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics.

Although I'll stray from time to time, I try to make beauty decisions consciously. Being aware of ingredients and packaging and the ethical commitments of the companies behind each product. I make a lot of homemade masks and cleansers using oats and honey and my roommate is always coming home to find me with food on my face, literally.  

When I'm not at the studio. or on the treadmill, Prevail Boxing is always a solid choice. Their team does an incredible job of keeping you motivated.

#WorkoutWednesday is my #Everyday, and I LOVE it!

I do live in Miami but I don’t live in the sun. One of my biggest beauty secrets is that I use sun protection on my face and add bronzer so I have a nice glow.

I love Smashbox make-up, lipstick and anything that is bright pink or blue.

These are all things I can't live without.

I also love CocoVit. Their Charcoal Face Mask and Coconut and Rose Bath Salts are seriously amazing after a really stressful day. 

Bari has also helped my coordination. My younger sister is a hip hop dancer yet I barely have rhythm. After taking Bari’s bounce class (basically dance combos on a trampoline and toning in between) my rhythm has gotten so much better.

I belong to a Chicago chapter of US Masters Swimming. For anyone who swam while they were growing up, it’s a great way to get back into it. Not only is it good exercise, it’s a good release for a super competitive person like me.

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a beach girl. I also don’t like to put a lot of time and work into my hair. 

Most of my makeup is from RMS but I also love Credo for discovering new non-toxic options.  I found Evolvh shampoo there, which I now use everyday. 

As far as inner beauty goes, the Headspace app keeps us mentally balanced.

Living so close to different beaches, my main workouts are walking with my dogs for hours on the beach and doing yoga.

We love curating niche, clean products with the highest grade active ingredients. We provide a step by step skincare and makeup chart for our clients and advise them on how to best use the products we recommend.

Monthly facials from in a hole in the wall spot in Stamford, CT include micro-needling, radiowave stimulation, red light, and literally she could come in with a beam from a UFO and I would be game. 

Thank God laughing burns calories! And I LOVE the color of these pants. They're really good for a dance session.

I opened Knockout Beauty to connect with people and to help them reach their skin goals. I spent 15 years in the fashion and beauty industries and wanted to create a place where people could ask questions and learn about what they are using and what kind of results they can expect. 

We have a house in upstate NY and when I'm there I try to go to this wonderful yoga studio. Maybe it’s because I am already more relaxed from being outside of a big city, but I leave the classes feeling refreshed and standing straighter and taller.

I've also started playing tennis in the last few years, which I love so much I play in my dreams.

My favorite boutique for all things beauty and makeup is Violet Grey on Melrose Place in West Hollywood. 

I also love the color palettes from Charlotte Tilbury - you pick from a variety of looks so it’s idiot-proof makeup.

Our favorite workouts and beauty products. And tequila.

On a visit to Paris I walked into a pharmacy and asked for a suggestion for makeup remover. The pharmacist introduced me to Caudalie and I've been a fan ever since.

I just started working out.  Maybe it's the combination of the Miami sunshine, having two babies in under two years and wanting to live in super tiny cut off shorts, but I have become really into exercising.

 I was born in Morocco, and some of the best beauty products come from there.

I have a trainer, Kerry Ashdown, who is relentless but super fun. She has a British accent so that it makes it less painful to wake up early and train.

It's hard to narrow it down, but here are my top five faves for all things wellness + beauty.

I either do my own nails or absolutely go for it with full-on nail art like a rockstar.

You can often find me riding on Velib, the public bike sharing system in Paris. It's the easiest way to get around the city, and definitely beats sitting in traffic.

It's really very simple: eat less, eat well, work out — every day of your life for the rest of your life! Except on Sundays when we should all indulge.

I'm fighting a lot of skin issues right now: breakouts, brown spots, wrinkles, enlarged pores. Basically, I'm impossible to look at, so I've been wearing a paper bag over my head. I've been promised, though, that if I use any of the following products, I'll be able to take it off soon. (and p.s.: I just started taking collagen, which I've also been told will be a game changer. I'll keep you posted).

Very locally, our favorite way to travel is by bike. Legend of Lido is based in Venice, CA and the best way to travel through the canals is via Venice’s own bike brand, Linus.

RASA is NOT a juice cleanse or a starve yourself cleanse — It is truly an amazing program that reshapes the way you consume food and gives you the knowledge and tools to live a better, cleaner life.

I don’t believe in diets. When your work consists of eating out up to five times a day, it would be ridiculous to stop one day and start fasting. The Californian Diet which I consider to be a lot of avocados, a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, and very "flexitarian": not a lot of meat, not a lot of gluten, is great enough for me

My favorite color is by Smith & Cult and it's called Regret the Moon. It’s the perfect shade of opaque white.

My favorite “beauty” treatment would be the Mayan sweat lodges in Mexico.  It’s like a sauna on steroids, but with a spiritual aspect to it and it really helps to detox and cleanse your body, you definitely sweat the toxins out.