I Asked The Partners of Adore Beauty Staffers For Their Skincare Routines
Jas is the former Senior Content Specialist at Adore Beauty. A beauty admirer turned certified addict, she brings a sharp editorial eye and pop-culture pulse to everything she creates. Her words have appeared in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and Broadsheet. When she’s not producing viral content or podcasting about skincare, you’ll find her thrifting for vintage treasures or binging Bravo (strictly for research, of course).
Wednesdays at the Adore Beauty office hit different.
Typically the day most of our team comes in, they’re usually buzzing with energy, fueled by catch-ups, caffeine, and my personal favourite – compliments.
Think girls' bathroom on a night out, but instead of being driven by booze, it’s beauty.
As a journo, I like to consider Wednesdays very important research where no question is off-limits.
From “Why does your skin look so damn good?” to “On a scale of one to Hairy MaClary, how furry is my upper lip this week?"
However, amidst this sea of beauty lovers, the male presence is scarce.
Sure, Gerard, our self-appointed luxury correspondent, fits the bill, but his taste tends to lean towards the more bougie end of the scale - not necessarily reflective of the rest of the population...
Ahem, I'm looking at you, 3-in-1 body wash, shampoo, and conditioner fans.
Then it dawned on me: the partners.
Also known as those elusive figures who quietly raid our skincare shelf, contribute little to no work, and yet bask in the glory of radiant skin without any effort.
How could I have overlooked such an essential group of industry insiders!?
So, in the spirit of TikTok’s “Girlfriend Effect”, I present to you: the “Adore Effect”.
Below, I put a series of questions to a handful of my fellow AB staffers’ partners to discover the products behind their glow-up.
Hayden, Team Leader in the NFP Sector.
Partner to: Jas, Beauty Editor (it's me!).
Skin type + concerns:
"Oily to normal I'd say, prone to breakouts and dark circles under my eyes."
How has your skincare routine changed since Jas started at Adore?
"What skincare routine?
Put it this way: I was one of those people who used the same product for my face, body and... you-know-what.
Now, while I’m no skincare pro, I've managed to work out where a cleanser and moisturiser go in my routine (note to self: one's in the shower, and one's out of).
The best part of skincare for me is the self-care element. Work can get pretty stressful at times so it's nice to know I can come home and have some time to myself to unwind; it's really mindful.
Jas is hoping to work my way up to a serum or two, but given it's taken me this long to figure out where everything goes, we'll have to wait and see on this one."
Run us through your skincare routine, from start to finish:
Step 1. Cleanser.
Skinceuticals Blemish and age cleanser gel 240ml - "I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and have noticed a solid reduction in breakouts. It feels really refreshing and makes my skin feel super clean afterwards."
Step 2. Toner.
Benefit The POREfessional Tight 'n Toned Toner - "I love how tingly this feels on my skin. I was a bit scared the first time I tried it but I've since learned that it's a good thing and my skin has adjusted to it. Anything that can help reduce the appearance of my pores is a win in my book."
Step 3. Moisturiser.
"At the moment I'm using the COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream - I love its cool jelly texture which feels soothing on my skin - especially following my tingly toner - without being too heavy or greasy."
Step 4. SPF.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF50+ Ultralight SKINSCREEN 75ml - "I need to get better at applying sunscreen daily (I know, I know), but since Jas got me onto this it’s been much easier because it’s lightweight and doesn’t make me break out like others can."
**ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection so wear protective clothing and seek shade. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, towelling and perspiring in accordance with directions.
Vu, Works in IT & Fur Father of Two.
Partner to: Chloe, Brand Partnerships Content Coordinator.
Skin type + concerns:
"My skin type is quite confusing. I'm dry, dehydrated and am also acne and scarring prone, so it has been a solid journey for Chloe to find skincare products that work for me. To really test her my skin is also both sensitive and reactive."
How has your skincare routine changed since Chloe started at Adore?
"Before Chloe started working at Adore I used sunscreen sometimes.
Chloe note: I can't fact-check this, never saw it with my own eyes.
I would wash my face SOMETIMES and loved the innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream 50ml."
Run us through your skincare routine, from start to finish:
AM:
"I'll wash my face using the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 236ml. I like that this is a simple, easy but effective step, it melts the gunk away and makes me feel fresh.
I then rummage through Chloe's drawer hoping to find her AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C SPF50+ Facial Sun Milk 75mL, I enjoy sunscreens with a more milky texture."
PM:
"I will do a double cleanse using the SkinCeuticals Simply Clean twice. A little goes a long way with this product, both Chloe and I have been using it daily for four months and we've just gone through a third of the bottle.
On the nights I exfoliate, I then follow with the Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial 80ml afterwards. This is a harsher exfoliator and really buffs off the dead skin making my face feel nice, soft and smooth.
Hunter Lab has been a godsend for my confusing skin type, it's been the only thing that has helped to deeply hydrate my skin. You can find our shared skincare routine here.
Chloe used to have to force me to use retinol, but after using the SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3% 30ml, I've found that it has really done wonders for my scarring and helps with the reduction of breakouts, so once a week I raid her skincare drawer for that and just use it on the problem areas.
I wrap up my night with my favourite Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 20g."
Emily, Head of Engagement @ A Legal Charity.
Partner to: Liz, Junior Category Manager (Fragrance & Makeup).
Skin type + concerns:
"Dryness, under-eye pigmentation and the ever-present desire for a preeminent yet elusive glow."
How has your skincare routine changed since Liz started at Adore?
"Before I met Liz, my product world was anything I could pick up whilst doing the groceries. Now, I know why hyaluronic acid should go on damp skin and why not wearing SPF when using retinols and retinoids is a cancellable offence."
Run us through your skincare routine, from start to finish:
"My favourite products at the moment are the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 500ml which we buy in the enormous 500ml to live in our shower;
The Viviology Super Seven Discovery Set (who doesn't love a set of perfectly colour-coordinated minis) because I can experiment with a bunch of different serums;
The Lancome Absolue Rich Cream Refillable 60mL (this one is eye-wateringly expensive but NOTHING gives me a bounce and glow quite like it);
And the Grown Alchemist Body Cleanser 500ml.
Not only are my body and face better nourished, but our house has also had the ultimate scent-glow-up.
Bug off, Glade - now, our home is constantly scented by limited edition Glasshouse candles, or new favourite Trudon Tuileries Classic Candle, or an essential oil in our Maison Balzac Brule Parfum Oil Burner- Pink (gotta be the pink one!).
The #AdoreEffect imbues our home with a sense of calm and cosiness that I love.
My ultimate skincare secret? Find yourself a wife who works at Adore Beauty."
Joey, Project Manager.
Partner to: Megan, Social Media Manager.
Skin type + concerns:
"Pretty normal but my skin can break out if I don’t look after it."
How has your skincare routine changed since Megan started at Adore?
"My skincare routine never existed prior to Megan working at Adore. I don’t think I even knew what skincare was or the damage the sun can do etc.
It has been very eye-opening to how badly I was treating my skin in general and how easy it is to just look after it."
Run us through your skincare routine, from start to finish:
Cleanse: SkinCeuticals Simply Clean
Serum: "The Avene Hydrance Boost Concentrated Hydrating Serum 30ml - Hyaluronic Acid Serum feels elite.
Otherwise, at night, I use the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex 50ml which I’ve been seeing positive results almost instantly. I always wake up looking rested even if I’m not feeling it."
SPF: "The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ feels weightless on my skin and doesn’t make it oily like other sunscreens."
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