Save for the extra-large red LED light panel, Cox's morning routine is pretty succinct; her nighttime routine, on the other hand, is more involved. She starts her wind-down by washing her face with a hot towel — which, she acknowledges, "you're not supposed to do" — but we make concessions somewhere. Then, she applies the Biologique Recherche Collagène Original; she bought it after her last facial with the brand, and it became a fast favorite. Next is the prescription Retin-A that she uses every night. She bookends her nighttime skin-care routine with more Augustinus Bader before moving on to her body-care routine. She tries to dry brush every night and then cocoons her body in a thick moisturizer.
"Right now, I'm really into the Oak Essentials Body Balm ($58)," Cox says. Jenni Kayne, the brand's founder, is a friend of hers, and they swap products for the holidays.
Pro Tip: Retinol is a powerhouse skin-care ingredient that's known as the gold standard for antiaging. You can get it over the counter in a lower percentage or visit a dermatologist for a prescription-strength formula.
