Sophie Adams, the creative director of Davana Jewellery, product designer, and content creator, is a true advocate of holistic beauty. For her, clear, healthy skin is just as important as crushing her gym goals. Inspired by beauty creator Dodos, she is passionate about lifestyle, travel, and fitness. Her Instagram page is a treasure trove of fitness tips and lifestyle inspiration.
In this episode of #MyBeautyHack, Sophie breaks down her gym-ready skincare routine, emphasising that glowing skin starts long before you hit the treadmill. With her love for healthy skin, this routine is her love letter to her teenage self, who experimented with lip glosses and colourful eyeshadow before she discovered the transformative power of skincare. She has not looked back since.
Sophie emphasises that good skincare is more than just the products you use—it’s also about what you eat. She incorporates plenty of fruits and vegetables into her diet, knowing that a healthy glow starts from within. She skips makeup for the gym, preferring to let her skin breathe and use the workout as a natural way to sweat out impurities.
“A workout in itself is good skincare.”
Sophie’s beauty hack for healthy, gym-ready skin
She starts her routine by thoroughly cleansing her face and gently patting it dry. Clean skin is the foundation of any good skincare regimen, especially before a sweat session at the gym.
Toner makes ready
Next, she applies Anua 77% soothing toner, a moisturising toner that preps her skin to absorb the rest of her skincare products. Sophie gently pats the toner on her skin, ensuring it’s well absorbed.
The holy grail – Snail cream
Sophie swears by the Essence Advanced Snail 92 Mucin Power. She calls it the “holy grail” of her routine, crediting it with keeping her skin hydrated throughout the day. This step is crucial for maintaining moisture, especially before a workout.
Niacinamide serum for that glow
To boost her natural glow, Sophie applies the Good Molecule Niacinamide Serum. She loves the radiance it gives her skin and believes glowing skin is a sign of healthy skin. Hydration is key; this serum helps lock in moisture while enhancing her skin’s natural luminosity.
Sunscreen is non-negotiable
The final step in Sophie’s routine is applying the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. She never misses this step and reapplies it throughout the day. A good moisturising sunscreen is the cornerstone of her skincare, protecting her skin from the sun’s harmful rays while keeping it hydrated.
And, of course, Sophie reminds us not to forget the most important step of all: staying hydrated! Drinking plenty of water is essential for healthy, glowing skin, especially when you’re sweating it out at the gym.
For Sophie, skincare isn’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling good and confident in your skin.
