spa therapies Bobbi Brown is a legend in the world of beauty, making a name for herself as a celebrity makeup artist and founding Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to wide acclaim and success in the 1990s. Brown left her billion-dollar namesake brand four-and-a-half years ago (Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is now fully owned and operated by Estee Lauder), but that hasn’t stopped her from launching new projects. She is a best-selling author, most recently releasing Beauty from the Inside Out, a lifestyle guide featuring her secrets for radiant beauty. Her entrepreneurial journey has continued as the founder and CCO of Jones Road Beauty, a clean, simple, high-grade beauty line, and Evolution 18, a collection of highly effective, clean, simple wellness products and ingestible formulas that are designed to target a wide range of beauty concerns. She is also the founder of www.justbobbi.com, a lifestyle platform for wellness, beauty, and travel, and co-owner with her husband of The George, a boutique hotel in Montclair, NJ. Here, she shares her wellness secrets, tips, and tricks.
What does wellness mean to you? During my freelance makeup career, I worked with every supermodel and every actress. I would try to understand why they look so good. Yes, it was makeup, but I also realized that it was the people who took care of themselves who looked really good. It took me some time to realize that, but now I know that wellness for me means understanding what works best for my body and feeling good in my own skin. When I eat intuitively with a focus on clean foods, stay hydrated, and prioritize exercise, I feel my best.
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What are your favorite things to do to maintain your personal wellbeing? My main priority every day is to drink lots of water— hydration is key. In the morning, I use a Nespresso machine and fill a mini mason jar with two shots of the Ristretto black capsule espresso. For breakfast, I prefer Fage yogurt and a high-fiber cereal. For lunch, I love having a grass-fed, buffalo hamburger wrapped in lettuce with a pickle, onion, sprouts, spinach, tomatoes, Maille mustard, and a kale salad—followed by more water. After that, I’ll have two squares of dark chocolate to end the meal. I always have to have something sweet. Dinner is usually vegetable-centric with a clean protein. Dessert for me is one of Evolution 18’s new collagen powders with almond or coconut milk. We just launched three new flavors in nostalgic flavors: orange creamsicle, chocolate mint (like a peppermint patty), and classic chocolate, that are awesome alternatives to traditional desserts.
Is there a specific fitness activity that you love and why? I’ve always said I don’t look good until I exercise. I wrote about my routine on justBobbi.com, and broke down my favorite workouts, which I rotate often: walking (I usually get about 10,000 steps walking around the neighborhood), free weights,
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running, HIIT training, Pilates, barre, and cycling.
good fats into your diet throughout the day makes a huge difference in the health of your skin.
What is your favorite healthy beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and do you have any insider tips What aspect of your wellbeing do you struggle with the most or would most like to improve? for preparing it? During the day, I love to sip my Beauty Debloat Tea from my water bottle. First, it’s delicious and second, it’s both hydrating and detoxifying. At night, I do a tequila or a Tito’s on the rocks with cucumber, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, mint, and a bit of grated ginger on top.
What is your greatest wellness achievement? In 2017, I wrote my ninth book, Beauty From the Inside Out, which was really more about nutrition and wellness than it was about beauty. Promoting that book is really what put me on my new entrepreneurial path, and wellness was a big part of that. First, I went back to school to become a certified health coach. Then, I launched Evolution 18, a line of wellness and ingestible products. This was all a natural extension of my lifestyle, and sharing it with the world makes me proud.
What is your idea of balanced healthy happiness? Moderation is key. We all overdo it sometimes, but I try to eat a lot of vegetables and lean proteins. I drink water like it’s my job. It’s so important for your body and for your skin. I often turn to my Energizing Chocolate protein powderfor a mid-afternoon pick me-up. It nourishes my body and brain and leaves me feeling energized and satisfied. It’s all about the right balance of fat, protein, and fiber to keep your brain sharp.
Do you have a secret health or wellness tip you would like to share? Working from home and living through this pandemic has taught us all how to live with less and to accept things as they are, including the way we look. If you’re eating well and taking care of yourself, you don’t need a lot of makeup to look and feel good. That’s always been my philosophy, but it’s a tip that feels especially appropriate right now.
What is your favorite place for a healthy vacation or escape? I feel the best when I’m spending time with my husband and kids in the Bahamas. It’s my happy place, and I immediately feel calm when I get there.
What is your favorite self-care routine? I’m 64-years-old and have perfected my self-care routine by keeping beauty and wellness very simple. First, I’m not wearing a lot of makeup these days, so that really helps. At night, I wash my face with either coconut oil or a natural cleanser that I’m working on right now for Jones Road. For me, following a regular wellness routine of drinking lots of water, eating well, and incorporating
I often have to remind myself to do things that would help take life down a notch. For example, I wish I had practiced yoga and meditation at an earlier age, so I didn’t get so caught up in the craziness of my mind, which is what I’m working on now. I know how to build and grow a brand, but I am learning to manage my own busy mind. I think it’s something most people struggle with.
What brings you joy? Seeing my three sons happy brings me so much joy. One of my sons recently got married and I’ve never felt happier. It was four days of celebrations that were filled with love, traditions, and the welcoming of a beautiful and very loving family into ours. We danced, laughed, and celebrated, honoring two cultures (Hindu wedding ceremony and signing a (Jewish) Ketubah) and just indulged in every minute. It also inspired me to create a @jonesroadbeauty wedding kit, too, and a @evolution_18 recovery kit because that’s definitely what I needed in the days that followed. Stay tuned!! Well Defined: Adopt healthier habits for a life of wellbeing! Sign Up For the Newsletter, visit the website or social media platforms. https://welldefined.com/
