Let me get right to the point: I hate mornings. Somehow, revenge bedtime procrastination has become my norm because I simply have to scroll through TikTok, plan my next fun makeup look, and ponder the mysteries of the universe (is the sun really hurling us through space?), all from the comfort of my bed—the same bed I should be asleep in so I can function like a normal human the next day. Because of this, I've had to curate a morning routine that's quick, efficient, and just effective enough to get me out the door while addressing my acne-prone skin. And honestly? I think I've nailed it.
Not only have I figured out my skincare routine, but my shower and vitamin rituals have leveled up too—so much so that I almost feel like a real, functioning adult. All jokes aside, my morning routine has become essential to looking and feeling my best, and thanks to my job, I've picked up some of the best hacks along the way. (Beauty Director Hannah Baxter’s moisturizer hack? Senior Beauty Editor Samantha Holender’s body-scrub technique? Yeah, that’s the kind of knowledge I have access to every day.)
