Before she created the fragrance brand Floral Street, Michelle was the powerhouse that turned Mac Cosmetics and St Tropez into household names. Here, she opens up her beauty cabinet
A typical day
My days are so varied that there’s never a ‘typical’ one. I could be on a Zoom call, meeting retailers, working on new products or deciding what to cook for dinner. I wake up at 7am and start the day with some yoga. I’ve been practising for 30 years and I’m lucky to have a studio at home. It helps with both my inner and outer strength – and I love the connection to nature it gives me.
Part of my routine is a daily inversion, which gets the blood flowing in a different direction. Next, I step into my day with an uplifting aroma. I love to scent-scape with fragrant candles, diffusers and f lowers to help ‘zone’ my time. Evening meals are a time to connect with my family and I decompress in my ‘snug’ with a good book while burning a candle to create a relaxing, cosy mood. There’s always time for a cuddle with the dog, too. Lights are off by 10pm.
Skincare philosophy
Skin is a reflection of so many things. You could be using the most expensive products, but if your hormones aren’t balanced and your diet isn’t good, it’ll show. If you’re sleeping well and feeling good, your skin will be radiant. Happiness is the best beauty treatment.
Skincare non-negotiable
Cellular nutrition. It’s not always about what can be seen, it’s overall physical wellness that’s important. I like to feel that my whole body is nurturing my skin from within.
Main skincare concern
I’ve never had any concerns, not even spots as a teenager. But as I get older, I look after my skin by taking minerals daily and using Jacqueline Piotaz Alpine Radiance The Power Cream, £278.
Day
01 AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES REVIVE SHOWER OIL, £30
I’m abig fan of this brand and choose adifferent oil each morning to suit my mood. They energise with their invigorating scents and ingredients, which help to put me in apositive mindset for the day ahead.
The shea butter and argan oil nourish and soften my skin; the fragrance wraps around me like a warm hug. Alongside vanilla, it features responsibly sourced ingredients, such as sandalwood, bamboo and jasmine.
Before my day starts, I burn a candle. The uplifting scent of pink grapefruit and bergamot is my daily dose of optimism. It reminds me of freshly squeezed juice, which helps to focus my mind.
Night
This is very effective at clearing away any impurities on my skin
