On My Vanity: The Day-To-Day Ritual

On this little marble tray is the whole of my morning and evening ritual- a quiet moment before the day begins or just as it ends. Every jar here has earned its place.

Kat Burki’s Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream is a formula I keep returning to. It’s rich but not heavy, and the cold-processing technique means you actually get the full potency of the stabilised vitamin C - something most products lose before they even reach the shelf. Added to the vitamin C are Colloidal Silver, Reishi Mushroom and MSM.

La Mer is the anchor of my routine. The Treatment Lotion and Hydrating Emulsion work in perfect tandem to bring back that dewy, post-facial glow. I always press them into the skin rather than rub; it’s a little detail that really makes the difference in absorption.

And when my skin needs extra smoothing or I have something special coming up, I reach for Chantecaille’s Hibiscus Mask. I dont use masks very often but this has sealed the deal for me.  It gives that soft-focus finish I love, as if the skin has been gently polished and radiant from within.

Enjoying some luxury for your skin every morning and evening makes the ritual more enjoyable all the way. It’s not just about the ritual but all about self-care, the textures, the scent, the few serene minutes that belong only to you.