Rituals
My Type B bestie tried my Type A beauty routine (and vice-a-versa)
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When days feel packed from start to finish, the morning becomes one of the few moments that are truly your own. Before the notifications begin and the to-do list takes over, there’s space to slow things down, even if only briefly. Beauty routines, in this context, become less about getting ready and more about grounding yourself, offering a calm pause before the pace picks up. It’s a small but meaningful way to begin the day feeling balanced rather than rushed.
Starting your mornings a little slower isn’t about adding more steps to your schedule, but about savouring the ones already there. Think fewer frantic multitasks and more mindful touches, textures and time spent with yourself before the world demands your attention. Whether it’s a pared-back skincare ritual, a low-effort glow or a scent that feels comforting rather than energising, these small beauty moments help ease you into the day feeling centred, present and quietly put together.
If you think liquid blush is intimidating, this one blends easily into the skin to offer a soft, dewy finish. Its creamy texture melts in effortlessly, giving you a natural flush with just a few dabs. Besides, it contains vitamin C, so you’re not just adding colour—you’re giving your skin a little extra care too.
A K-beauty tint with a lightweight, watery formula, this one melts into the lips. It gives a fresh flush that brightens the face with almost no weight. The colour settles in instantly and stays put, making it a dependable no-makeup makeup pick all year. It’s the kind of product you apply on the go—and it always looks good, even without a mirror. A classic that held its own amidst newer launches.
Skincare is already part of your morning, but it’s often treated like something to get through as quickly as possible. Slowing it down doesn’t mean adding extra steps, it simply means giving the ones you already do a bit more space. When you’re not rushing from cleanser to moisturiser, the routine feels less like a task and more like a reset.
Applying your products a little more deliberately can subtly change the pace of your morning. Take the long way between steps, pause before moving on, instead of racing through it. It’s a small shift, but one that helps you start the day feeling calmer and more settled.
Morning makeup doesn’t need a strategy. This is about getting ready without overthinking, choosing what feels right rather than what feels correct. A quick sweep of cream blush, brows brushed into place, a lip you can apply without checking twice in the mirror.
Some mornings call for barely-there makeup, others for something a little bolder, even early in the day. When your makeup is guided by instinct rather than expectation, it feels lighter, more personal and easier to wear.
Before messages, emails or to-do lists set the tone, stepping outside can help anchor you. Natural light and fresh air create a pause that’s hard to replicate indoors, even if it’s only for a few minutes.
This doesn’t need to be structured or productive. Stand on your balcony, walk a short loop around your building or sit near a window with your coffee. Let the morning arrive at its own pace. Starting the day this way makes it feel more intentional, even when what follows is busy.
Bodycare has a way of being overlooked in the morning. Giving it a little more attention can make getting ready feel less rushed and more considered. Taking a moment to apply lotion properly, especially on areas you usually skip, creates a quiet transition between being at home and stepping into the day ahead.
Fragrance becomes the finishing touch to that moment. A scent you genuinely enjoy can feel grounding, almost like something familiar you carry with you. As the day unfolds, catching it on your skin can bring you back to that slower start, offering a sense of ease long after you’ve left the house.
A slower morning works best when there’s at least one part of it that isn’t scheduled. Something small and unremarkable that you don’t optimise or turn into a habit. Sitting on your bed for a few minutes before getting dressed. Letting your hair dry on its own while you make coffee. Watering your plants or listening to a song all the way through. These moments don’t need a purpose beyond existing. They soften the start of the day and make it feel less immediate, giving you a bit of space before everything else begins.
Skincare is already part of your morning, but it’s often treated like something to get through as quickly as possible. Slowing it down doesn’t mean adding extra steps, it simply means giving the ones you already do a bit more space. When you’re not rushing from cleanser to moisturiser, the routine feels less like a task and more like a reset.
Applying your products a little more deliberately can subtly change the pace of your morning. Take the long way between steps, pause before moving on, instead of racing through it. It’s a small shift, but one that helps you start the day feeling calmer and more settled.
Morning makeup doesn’t need a strategy. This is about getting ready without overthinking, choosing what feels right rather than what feels correct. A quick sweep of cream blush, brows brushed into place, a lip you can apply without checking twice in the mirror.
Some mornings call for barely-there makeup, others for something a little bolder, even early in the day. When your makeup is guided by instinct rather than expectation, it feels lighter, more personal and easier to wear.
Before messages, emails or to-do lists set the tone, stepping outside can help anchor you. Natural light and fresh air create a pause that’s hard to replicate indoors, even if it’s only for a few minutes.
This doesn’t need to be structured or productive. Stand on your balcony, walk a short loop around your building or sit near a window with your coffee. Let the morning arrive at its own pace. Starting the day this way makes it feel more intentional, even when what follows is busy.
Bodycare has a way of being overlooked in the morning. Giving it a little more attention can make getting ready feel less rushed and more considered. Taking a moment to apply lotion properly, especially on areas you usually skip, creates a quiet transition between being at home and stepping into the day ahead.
Fragrance becomes the finishing touch to that moment. A scent you genuinely enjoy can feel grounding, almost like something familiar you carry with you. As the day unfolds, catching it on your skin can bring you back to that slower start, offering a sense of ease long after you’ve left the house.
A slower morning works best when there’s at least one part of it that isn’t scheduled. Something small and unremarkable that you don’t optimise or turn into a habit. Sitting on your bed for a few minutes before getting dressed. Letting your hair dry on its own while you make coffee. Watering your plants or listening to a song all the way through. These moments don’t need a purpose beyond existing. They soften the start of the day and make it feel less immediate, giving you a bit of space before everything else begins.
Skincare is already part of your morning, but it’s often treated like something to get through as quickly as possible. Slowing it down doesn’t mean adding extra steps, it simply means giving the ones you already do a bit more space. When you’re not rushing from cleanser to moisturiser, the routine feels less like a task and more like a reset.
Applying your products a little more deliberately can subtly change the pace of your morning. Take the long way between steps, pause before moving on, instead of racing through it. It’s a small shift, but one that helps you start the day feeling calmer and more settled.
Morning makeup doesn’t need a strategy. This is about getting ready without overthinking, choosing what feels right rather than what feels correct. A quick sweep of cream blush, brows brushed into place, a lip you can apply without checking twice in the mirror.
Some mornings call for barely-there makeup, others for something a little bolder, even early in the day. When your makeup is guided by instinct rather than expectation, it feels lighter, more personal and easier to wear.
Before messages, emails or to-do lists set the tone, stepping outside can help anchor you. Natural light and fresh air create a pause that’s hard to replicate indoors, even if it’s only for a few minutes.
This doesn’t need to be structured or productive. Stand on your balcony, walk a short loop around your building or sit near a window with your coffee. Let the morning arrive at its own pace. Starting the day this way makes it feel more intentional, even when what follows is busy.
Bodycare has a way of being overlooked in the morning. Giving it a little more attention can make getting ready feel less rushed and more considered. Taking a moment to apply lotion properly, especially on areas you usually skip, creates a quiet transition between being at home and stepping into the day ahead.
Fragrance becomes the finishing touch to that moment. A scent you genuinely enjoy can feel grounding, almost like something familiar you carry with you. As the day unfolds, catching it on your skin can bring you back to that slower start, offering a sense of ease long after you’ve left the house.
A slower morning works best when there’s at least one part of it that isn’t scheduled. Something small and unremarkable that you don’t optimise or turn into a habit. Sitting on your bed for a few minutes before getting dressed. Letting your hair dry on its own while you make coffee. Watering your plants or listening to a song all the way through. These moments don’t need a purpose beyond existing. They soften the start of the day and make it feel less immediate, giving you a bit of space before everything else begins.
Skincare is already part of your morning, but it’s often treated like something to get through as quickly as possible. Slowing it down doesn’t mean adding extra steps, it simply means giving the ones you already do a bit more space. When you’re not rushing from cleanser to moisturiser, the routine feels less like a task and more like a reset.
Applying your products a little more deliberately can subtly change the pace of your morning. Take the long way between steps, pause before moving on, instead of racing through it. It’s a small shift, but one that helps you start the day feeling calmer and more settled.
Morning makeup doesn’t need a strategy. This is about getting ready without overthinking, choosing what feels right rather than what feels correct. A quick sweep of cream blush, brows brushed into place, a lip you can apply without checking twice in the mirror.
Some mornings call for barely-there makeup, others for something a little bolder, even early in the day. When your makeup is guided by instinct rather than expectation, it feels lighter, more personal and easier to wear.
Before messages, emails or to-do lists set the tone, stepping outside can help anchor you. Natural light and fresh air create a pause that’s hard to replicate indoors, even if it’s only for a few minutes.
This doesn’t need to be structured or productive. Stand on your balcony, walk a short loop around your building or sit near a window with your coffee. Let the morning arrive at its own pace. Starting the day this way makes it feel more intentional, even when what follows is busy.
Bodycare has a way of being overlooked in the morning. Giving it a little more attention can make getting ready feel less rushed and more considered. Taking a moment to apply lotion properly, especially on areas you usually skip, creates a quiet transition between being at home and stepping into the day ahead.
Fragrance becomes the finishing touch to that moment. A scent you genuinely enjoy can feel grounding, almost like something familiar you carry with you. As the day unfolds, catching it on your skin can bring you back to that slower start, offering a sense of ease long after you’ve left the house.
A slower morning works best when there’s at least one part of it that isn’t scheduled. Something small and unremarkable that you don’t optimise or turn into a habit. Sitting on your bed for a few minutes before getting dressed. Letting your hair dry on its own while you make coffee. Watering your plants or listening to a song all the way through. These moments don’t need a purpose beyond existing. They soften the start of the day and make it feel less immediate, giving you a bit of space before everything else begins.
