Writer, host of her own podcast and co-founder of System of Service - NYC-based model Olivia Perez is busier than most. Here she shares how she maintains a day for herself (no matter her schedule), the importance of personal focus and the perfect shimmering body gel.

My morning beauty routine is …
Water, wash my face, stretch out and try to avoid my phone as much as possible. 

My night beauty routine is …
I’m a face mask addict. I love to sleep in the Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask and apply the Bioderma Atoderm cream to my whole body. I also use the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow spray because it helps me to calm down after a long day.

My favourite products for body are …
C and the Moon Body scrub and the Chanel Le Gel Pailletté. (Ed’s note: unavailable in Australia but a similar product can be found here). Combine the two and I promise you'll never look better.

My favourite form of exercise is …
Yoga at Y7.

When my body needs to recover I …
Set a day off to just be for me. Because my job isn't your typical 9-5, I've built a system that no matter what day it is, if I feel maxed out I disconnect from emails, take a walk, get a massage, sleep, see my friends, or whatever it is I feel I need that day to get back to 100 per cent.

My favourite detox is …
Getting lost in a good book.

My favourite retox is …
A long dinner with friends, with pizza and tequila.

When it comes to beauty I always …
Do what needs to be done to feel good from the inside out, not the other way around.

The best advice on beauty I’ve received is …
Don’t wear too much eyeliner (thanks mum).

The best health advice I’ve received is …
Blinders on. Focus on your growth - personal, professional, mental, spiritual, whatever it is - and don't let anyone rush you.

The product I can’t live without is …
Chanel Hydra Beauty Lip balm.