How to Do Alexa Chung’s Skincare Routine

La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra: “I’ll get rid of some of last night’s makeup with some La Roche Posay makeup remover and a cotton bud.”

Dr Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser: “I wash my face in the shower; at the moment I am using a new Dr Loretta face wash.... It really gets the skin clean without leaving it feeling too dry or stripped.”

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser: “I love everything [from Glossier], but the one thing I come back to is the cleanser because it’s so soothing and nice on the face.”

Holidermie Désaltération Concentrée Intense Moisturizing Serum: “Then I put on whatever products I’m experimenting with at present—currently it’s a Holidermie serum.”

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum: “I have discovered that serums are important under moisturizer for hydration. Currently I’m using a serum by Sulwhasoo that I discovered in Korea.”

Ling Moisture Plenish: “I went to the Ling Spa in New York once and the facialist was like, ‘Very dry skin, driest I’ve ever seen!’ So she gave me this serum that has something acid [hyaluronic acid], so I travel with that that. I love oils, but the facialist was like, ‘Oils are not great to use’—I thought it was hydrating. It’s not. It’s a barrier after you’ve done the hydrating. I didn’t realize that, so now I’ve been using a serum, then moisturizer, and then the oil.”

Dr Loretta Intense Replenishing Serum: “This is so smooth, I put it on before using my Code8 [Radiate Beauty] Balm and it evens out the skin a treat.”

Weleda Nourishing Face Cream: “In the morning, after showering and cleaning my face, I just use serum and a moisturizer. For moisturizer, I’m currently using Weleda’s calendula face cream.”

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30: “And before that, I was using CeraVe. It was a great basic moisturizer because I overdid it on trying out different oils and needed to calm down my skin. It’s a plain [bottle]—it’s not a hot one—but it is in my book, because it’s been saving my face. It’s literally called ‘face moisturizing lotion.’ It’s great, it has an SPF... and it’s fragrance-free. It’s no show pony but it does look reliable, doesn’t it?”

Augustinus Bader The Cream: “I like to layer [Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum] under Augustinus Bader The Cream. I’m obsessed with moisturizing and this is not a product placement—this is genuinely the best moisturizer I’ve ever met. All you need to know is you put it on the head and you literally look younger, fresher and well-hydrated.”

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream: “When that [Augustinus Bader The Cream] runs out, it’s a bit of whatever is in the cupboard. Maybe Kiehl’s Ultra face cream.”

Sisley Paris Ecological Compound: “I use it every day. I’m obsessed with moisturizing and less obsessed with drinking water. Maybe if I hydrated, I wouldn’t have to moisturize so much. This one is really dependable and a good everyday guy. It’s liquidy and seeps in and doesn’t sit on top. Because it’s so expensive, it feels like a luxury, so I don’t use so much at a time.”

Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Face Oil: “And then I think I’m like a lab technician and I’ll drop fancy oils in [my moisturizer]. My skin is drier than the Sahara desert—it’s like sandpaper and the outside of a cactus had sex and made my skin. So, whereas some people are like, ‘I hate oily things because I get breakouts!’ I’m like, ‘No, give me a vat of oil that I can dunk my head into, please.’” 

Sisley Paris Tinted Sunscreen Cream SPF 30: “I have moments when I’ll get really worried about wrinkles and sunspots and force myself to use moisturizer and wear SPF. I love Sisley’s Super Soin Solaire facial sun cream. I do wear sunscreen if it’s accidentally built into the moisturizers I am using... and then I’m really proud of myself and then I forget next time I’m buying something.”

Dr. PAWPAW Tinted Multipurpose Soothing Balm: “Then I’m curling my eyelashes and putting Dr. PAWPAW Balm on my mouth.”

Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray: “[My latest beauty discovery is] Moisture Surge Face Spray by Clinique, to spray on your face after makeup.”

Avène Thermal Spring Water: “I put this on halfway through the day if I’m looking tired, or if I’ve been in fittings all day and need to go out to meet someone after. A quick spritz wakes me up.”

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm: “If I’m home late, I’ll probably go to bed with my makeup on. When I do remember to cleanse, I use the creamy and delicious Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm.”

Coconut oil: “But I'm equally happy with coconut oil.”

Cosmetics 27 Cleanser 27 Exfoliating Cleansing Balm: “It smells botanical, like it’s good for you, and it does a great job.”

Recherche Beauté Aura Radiance Active Elixir Serum: “It’s sort of burnt brown in colour and smells a bit like an old-fashioned cocktail but less sweet, but it’s great. The packaging is serious and white and looks like a Celine shopping bag.”

Augustinus Bader The Cream: “This is genuinely fantastic. It provides long-lasting hydration, but it has no fragrance. After I use it, I feel I look younger, which probably isn’t true, but that’s what it feels like.”

Sisley Paris Ecological Compound: “What I do... is use it morning and night, and sometimes even throughout the day.”

Lucas’ Papaw Ointment: “I remember when I discovered this in Australia, like in the olden days, and I felt like I was gonna be the one to import it to the rest of the world ‘cause I was like, ‘This is a magical mouth serum!’ And then I returned home only to realize everyone already knew about it. So this guy as well is just really nice as a travel companion. Nice for planes. I kind of rub it on my hands and just smush it in [on my face]. And anywhere else, like cuticles. Sometimes I have—sorry, guys—psoriasis and I put it on that guy. I actually love him. Thank you for your service.”

Code8 AM/PM Tinted Lip Balm: “On my bedside table I have a Code8 AM/PM lip balm.”

Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Mask: “Sometimes I use the Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Mask while I’m brushing my hair and getting dressed.”

“There was a point in my life when I was so on-the-go that I lived exclusively on a diet of Stringles, avocado, and apples and nuts, like I was foraging. Nowadays, I manage to remember to enjoy three square meals a day. I just cut out the nightshades food group (including potatoes and tomatoes) to see if this helps my psoriasis problem; it’s tough as I love eggplant, onions and tomatoes. It’s very early days so I’m not sure if it helps yet, but it’s a skin issue that comes and goes.”

“I just take magnesium and fish oil; my boyfriend is trying to get me to take glutathione (an antioxidant), but the pills are too big; it’s like swallowing a Pez.”

“I weirdly look better hungover with a bit of a puffy face than I do when I’ve had loads of rest. That’s annoying, isn’t it?”

“Recently, a friend told me that now I’m in my thirties I should sleep on a silk pillowcase.”

“I’m not a jogger at all… I hate too much effort, but I do quite like exercises when you are stretching and doing the odd squat. I’ve been working out with some girlfriends via Zoom every other day, and it’s not super-difficult, as it’s a mat and resistance workout. I definitely sleep better when I exercise.”

AMP Athletic: “I joined a gym [before lockdown], but I only made it a maximum of twice a week; however, I love that they do small group classes with no more than three people being trained at one time.”

Ballet Beautiful: “I chose ballet for the outfits. I don’t think I look that different, but I feel better.”