Our Parisian Product Manager Mélissa Abdillahi is one of those people who springs out of bed before the alarm goes.

With excitement for the day ahead, she doesn't need much to help her jump into her finely-tuned morning routine. Even for those who prefer to take things slower, there is plenty to take from her rituals – whether that’s setting the mood with a feel-good soundtrack, or getting creative with new makeup looks.

I am very much a morning person – I’m not one to snooze, and I can operate on very little sleep. As soon as my eyes are open, I'm full of energy. I always hurry my friends along first thing, and I'm super-talkative, so they're just like... "stop... let me think and have a coffee!"

My favorite moment of the morning? It has to be when I throw the windows wide open and feel the fresh air on my skin. I’m so lucky to live in a Paris apartment where I have clear views and no neighbors in sight. Then I'm ready for whatever the day brings!

After a shower, I apply our Nourishing Body Balm. It is so soft and comforting, it feels like I'm giving myself a hug.

I always carry a water bottle around with me wherever I go, so this is the first thing I reach for in the morning – along with my glasses. It’s in my nature to be super-organized, so I have a routine for every part of the day. In the morning, I'll listen to music, as it helps to set the mood – I find pop or R’n’B most uplifting. Then it's my cleansing routine. I'm a big believer in skincare, so even if I'm in a rush, I wash my face and moisturize. I can't leave the house otherwise! After a shower, I apply our Nourishing Body Balm. It is so soft and comforting, it feels like I'm giving myself a hug.