A Beauty Tastemaker’s Morning Must-Haves
Images: @VioletGrey; @CassandraGrey
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A Beauty Tastemaker’s Morning Must-Haves

As the founder of Violet Grey, Cassandra Grey has built a reputation as one of beauty’s most discerning tastemakers. From the products she reaches for first thing to the rituals she swears by, these are the essentials that make up her morning routine.
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Images: @VioletGrey; @CassandraGrey

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Exfoliating Body Bar

Mutha | £27

One product that energises me for the day is the Mutha Exfoliating Body Bar in the ‘Detox Greens’ scent. I actually use it to wash my underwear in the shower – a tip I picked up from my friend Lorraine who’s French. I use the soap on my body afterwards and I love it because I clean away any toxins and start my day feeling so fresh and clean.


Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

ISDIN | £91.22 (was £152.03)

I am religious about wearing sunscreen to protect my face from harmful UV rays. Not all SPFs are created equal but one I swear by and use every morning is the Isdin Eryfotona Ageless SPF 50. 

Essential Face Compact

Fara Homidi | £83

To help me appear fresher, I use make-up artist Fara Homidi’s Essential Face Compact  – specifically the Smooth Veil Soft Matte side of the compact which sits somewhere between concealer and foundation – but only in the spots where I need it.

Pucker Up Lip Plump

Mutha | £31

Recently, I’ve added a new favourite to my lip rotation – the Mutha lipstick. It’s the perfect option for girls who don’t like the feel of traditional lipstick. Hope Smith – founder of Mutha – gave me a lab sample and I’m addicted. It’s the perfect colour with a matte-but-hydrated texture. It comes out in the autumn, so it’s one to have on your radar.


True Biome

Ancient + Brave | From £28.80

One recent discovery that has earned a place in my morning routine is L-glutamine powder. There are lots of different benefits but I love it for supporting my gut health. It was recommended to me by my friend Emily Oberg, CEO and founder of Sporty & Rich, who encouraged me to give it a go after I asked her how her stomach is so perfect.

MME Grey

Madame Grey | $250

I never leave the house without spritzing something – my signature is Madame Grey Parfum which I like to spray all over my body. I worked on it for years and the final version was created in collaboration with master perfumer Jérôme Epinette. I can’t be without it. 

The Brow Pencil

BOB BEAUTÉ | £26

Don’t skip your brows if you want to feel more put-together. Eyebrows make me feel my best. I use the Norwegian brand Bob Beauté to add definition and frame my face. My go-tos are The Brow Pencil and The Brow Gel.

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