{"id":1178,"date":"2020-04-28T15:29:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T05:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=171779"},"modified":"2020-11-17T16:10:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T16:10:42","slug":"ava-matthews-skincare-routine","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/ava-matthews-skincare-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Note: Ava Matthews On Sunscreen, Pasta And Why You Should Mask In The Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to\u00a0Take Note<\/em> \u2013 a weekly rolodex of all the best in skin, wellness, and makeup from industry insiders. Each week, we\u2019ll profile one woman who\u2019s privy to beauty, covering everything from recommendations to routines. Today, we’re talking to Ava Matthews, beauty industry veteran and co-founder of Ultra Violette<\/a>, the Australian SPF brand that answered about one million requests for sunscreen that’s nice to use, looks cute in your bathroom and actually protects your skin.<\/p>\n

Ava is like a best friend and beauty oracle all in one. She\u2019s honest, real, and has tried it all (thanks to a career spanning multiple brands and touch points in the industry). Her own skincare child \u2013 Ultra Violette \u2013 is nothing short of incredible as far as launches are concerned. Female-founded (alongside partner Bec Jefferd) and Australian made, it offers a range of mineral and chemical broad spectrum sunscreens in a way that actually speaks to consumers. No mean feat, given SPF needs TGA approval, and Australia\u2019s standards are notoriously tough. Having launched into Adore Beauty within a year and now available in Sephora (in-store and online), Ultra Violette is destined for only bigger and better things. Here, Ava divulges her skincare routine, makeup favorites, affinity for glowing skin and an incredibly detailed account of what would be her death row meal. Read the full interview below.<\/p>\n

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GRAZIA: What does your morning skincare routine look like?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ava:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Splash face with water<\/li>\n
  2. Rationale Immunologist Serum<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Rationale Super Antioxidant Serum<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Rationale Photodynamic Daily Moisturizer<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. SPF – Ultra Violette Queen Screen<\/a> for the glow and protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    GRAZIA: And evening?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Ava:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Wash face with Rationale Proceramide Cleanser<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Rationale Catalyst Serum<\/a> (for chemical exfoliation)<\/li>\n
    3. Rationale DNA Night Cream<\/a> mixed with DNA Night Serum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      GRAZIA: If you were heading to a deserted island, what three products would make the cut?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ava:<\/strong> Queen Screen<\/a> – for SPF protection and a bit of a glow. Glossier Cloud Paint<\/a> in Storm – nothing makes me feel more alive than a bit of blush. Dr. Lipp Nipple Cream for Lips<\/a> – the most hydrating lip balm which I feel like I\u2019d need and you can also use it on other cracked areas. It\u2019s basically medical grade lanolin.<\/p>\n

      GRAZIA: Favorite SPF formula?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ava:\u00a0<\/strong>Ultra Violette Queen Screen<\/a>! Or otherwise Clean Screen<\/a> and Supreme Screen<\/a> mixed together.<\/p>\n

      GRAZIA: Best treatment out there?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ava:<\/strong> I use the Rationale Immunologist Mask<\/a> before a shower and then let it steam up in the shower and then remove. Deeelish!<\/p>\n

      GRAZIA: Skincare cheap thrill?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ava:<\/strong> Cetaphil in the tub \u2013 so good for body hydration and also face when you need a break or if you\u2019ve got a bit of eczema.<\/p>\n

      GRAZIA: And splurge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ava: <\/strong>All of my Rationale! It\u2019s ridiculous to spend so much money but I can\u2019t live without it.<\/p>\n

      GRAZIA: What\u2019s your go-to method for treating a pimple, fast?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ava: <\/strong>Squeezing it (sorry) and then a dab of Catalyst Serum<\/a> to help get rid of the infection \u2013 don\u2019t listen to me guys, I am a total picker!<\/p>\n

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