Of all the beauty brains we want to pick, Elle Macphersons tops the list. We want to know it ALL. The makeup she uses, her skin care routine, what she eats in the morning, how to make our hair look THAT good, her secret to defying time the whole shebang. So, when the WelleCo founder sat down with us to chat beauty and wellness, youre going to bet we asked her everything.

Get ready to take some notes - heres what a supermodels beauty routine looks like.

On her morning ritual

I am usually up with the sun and like to wake and practice some breathing and mediation. Its a routine that helps balance me from the start of the day. (I aim to not touch my phone).

I then have hot water and lemon.

My son Cy is up at 6am and while hes getting ready for school, I prepare his breakfast and I make myself aSUPER ELIXIR Greens. I find itessentialfor wellness from within. It helps my sense of vitality, strengthens the immune system, supports the digestive system andgivesmy skina healthyglow, plus it seems to curb any sugar cravings, so my moods are more stable, and my diet is more balanced.

Once Cy is off to school, Iexercise, either in my home gym or outside in the fresh morning air, then I have my breakfast.I like to keep it simple - fruit or raw oatmeal or chia seed pudding, before jumping into the shower and getting ready for the day.On the weekends Ill have a bulletproof coffeewith coconut oil and grass-fed butter. Making sure the brain has enough fats is essential for me.

I am obsessed with dry brushing and exfoliating. I useWelleCos Japanese Green Tea Salt Scruband its the first thing I do when showering. If Im feeling courageous, Ill take hot and cold showers to encourage circulation, and usinga great body cream, likeBeautycountersBody Butter in Citrus Mimosa.

After breakfast, I head to my office, usually with 32oz of homemade green vegetable juice including kale, cucumber, turmeric, garlic, lemon, ginger, live sprouts, and Romaine lettuce.I rotate the base of the juice every day between cucumber, celery, spinach and squash. It means I geta variety of nutrients and less chance of my body forming allergies.

On her skin care routine

Beauty-wise,Ilove usingDefenAgeSkincare, which I was introduced to while I was at 11 HotelsJust Agelessspa in New York City. Their products are formulatedusingAge-Repair Defensins, which are peptides that work with our master stem cells to help combat the visible signs of ageing. I love their1-Step Multi-Cleanse, an exfoliator that containsfruit enzymes (including papaya) that are gentler on the skin than acids - but just as effective.

Whilst in Australia this time,I discoveredRationaleat All Saints Clinic.For daywearI love usingtheir B3-T Tinted Superfluid SPF50,whichprovides greatprotectionandgives my skin abeautifulhealthy radiance. In the evening, I usetheDNA Night Creamfor its potent complex of vitamin A,withUniverskinP Serum,which has a bespoke compound ofingredientsdesigned to brighten and hydrate skin, as well as improvethe appearance of pigmentation.

On her go-to makeup brands

I tend to gravitate towards makeup thats subtle and good for my skin. I am enjoying theOxygenetixline that is created and used bydoctors. TheirBreathable Second Skinfoundation is beautiful to wear and great for sensitive skin. I also like theTintSkin Hydrating FoundationbyBeautycounteras it is super hydrating.Gucci Westmans new lineWestman Atelieris fantastic,too.HerVital Skin FoundationSticksare easy to use and look beautifully natural. They are formulated with plant-based actives andfeel supernatural and glowing to wear. I always have my four favourites on standby:foundation,highlighter,blushandcontour. Their packaging is amazing.

On what drives her to launch new products for WelleCo

Through my personal wellness journey, I have discovered that nothing has an impact on my wellbeing like how I nourish my body,which ishowWelleCoreally all began six years ago.We wanted tosharewith the worldthe unique combination of plant-based and Chinese herb supplements I had been taking and experiencing incredible results with.

As an Australian-based company, WelleCo believes in empowering people to positively influence their health. We call it Wellness the Australian way. All of the ingredients were chosen for their ability to work well, as team players, creating a synergistic, amplified effect when combined.

Our constant motivatoris ourloyal, progressive and curious globalcommunity. It isalwaysWelleCos aimto accompanyeach customeron theirwellness journey.No matter what their stage of life, we wantto provide the most premium solutions that areeasy for people to incorporateinto their daily regimes.

Eachof ourproductstargetspecific personalrequirements and providesolutions that benefit all stages of wellbeing, be it our range of plant-based elixirs, our organic vegetable wash orgreen tea salt body scrub.

Our most recent launch, the WelleCo SUPER BOOSTER range,isformulated with botanical extracts and nutrients for targeted support where you need it be it immune system health, liver support or stronger hair, skin and nails. Importantly, it is designed to beeasyto use and an integral step of a simple daily wellness routine. Along with The SUPER ELIXIR and NOURISHING PROTEIN range for men, women and children, our elixirsare formulated toprovidebenefits for the whole family.All you need to do is add water.

I now know, understanding the value of a plant-based diet to feed the mitochondria of the cells isvital andwe wondered if people would value the importance ofgreens andplant-basedproteins.Luckily,our customerstell us theyexperience the same beauty, health and wellness benefitsthat I do,and we are soprivilegedthey choose toincludeWelleCo intheirdailywellnessregimes.

It is this positive feedback,andthe foundation on which we built WelleCo, thatdrivesus to continue toconstantlyinnovateto ensureweareevolvingand supporting our customersindividualwellness journeys.

On her favourite WelleCo products

The SUPER ELIXIR Greens.Its our essential daily greens anda cleanfoundation for cellular and systemic support.Each of ourelixirs are an imperative part of a simple and effective three-step daily wellness routine. The first step is The SUPER ELIXIR. I have two teaspoons every morning with filtered water without fail, and I am loving our new Ginger and Lemon flavour at the moment!

AfterTheSUPER ELIXIR, I recommend our NOURISHING PROTEIN, which isa clean, complete, powdered plant protein designed by nutritional doctors for nourishing and maintaining a lean and strong body. It is the perfect mid-morning or afternoon nourishing snack. I am obsessed with thechocolate;it tastes naughty without any of the bad stuff.

My third stepis our SLEEP WELLE Calming Tea. I have always had quite a lot oftrouble sleeping, so thistea hasnow become my nightly ritual.It is blended with natural herbs including valerian, hops and skullcap to calm the mind and help the body rest, rejuvenate and recover.Be prepared for a very deep and restorative sleep! Its truly amazing.

On her all-time favourite beauty indulgence

I am more a wellness girl to be honest. For me its not about beautifying, but more about wellness, being toned and moisturisedwith soft skin.

I was lucky to experience the most amazing wellness experience this year at Kamalaya, Koh Samui. It is a stunning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa where you can completely reset the mind and body in a beautiful and calming environment. I love their personalised approach and the focus on restorative and healing treatments, body movement and nutrition. The treatments and philosophy, food and environment were some of the best I have ever experienced. It was a wonderful combination between eastern and western treatments and I although I was there for a week, I could easily have stayed three! I was never bored and felt better as the days went on.

My biggest weekly indulgence is Sheila Perez coming to my house to do the Sheila Perez Method lymphatic drainage and sculpting. I would have her two to three times a week if I could, but for now we have a standing once a week appointment.

I lovemyTherasageThera360Portable Infrared Saunatoo.It assists the detox process, strengthens the immune system and encourages circulation and glowing skin.

On the beauty essentials she packs when travelling overseas

I love myRimowacabin bag. It fits a weeks worth of essentials,which is perfect becauseI love not packing too much stuff its so liberating.

Most importantly for travel is doubling up on my SUPER ELIXIR Greens. I always travel with Immune System Support with Kakadu Plum SUPER BOOSTERS, which I have on their own with water, or combined with my SUPER ELIXIR. Formulated with vitamin C from Kakadu plum and acerola cherry as well as medicinal herbs, they provide immune defence for fighting inflammation and supporting immune system health.

Our NOURISHING PROTEIN is always a must when I am on the road, as often I cant find quality quick and easy food and snacks. NOURISHING PROTEIN is formulated using a combination of organic pea and organic brown rice proteins, as well as herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals and pre and probiotics. It is fantastic for helping energy levels and I find it really fills me up. Its easy to take too, which of course is essential when you are travelling. Just add water, shake and sip.

I stick to my usual skin care routine. I love David de Rothschilds Lost Explorer skin careproducts. It is a super-efficient range and packaged in a travel size so it fits in my suitcase perfectly. And for something more robust the Rationale collection of serums and face creams are the right size for traveling, plus extra efficient and truly work.

My beauty style is always very natural. I dont like to wear a lot of makeup, so my beauty routine is very pared-back and simple. My favourite beauty look is one that starts with a dewy, healthy complexion. I dont tend to wear foundation, but if I need a little coverage, I apply (with my fingers) a touch of Westman AtelierVital Skin Foundation, but only where I need it. For a touch of colour, I smooth onRMS Rose Lip2CheekandPat McGrath Skin Fetishcheek shine for just the right amount of definition.They all come in travel-friendly packaging and are super easy to stow in my bag.

On the kind of beauty and wellness products we would find in her suitcase

For me, beauty comes from the inside out -so first things first -SUPER ELIXIR Greens. Our ultimate ingestible beauty formula is just the right blendof premiumplant-based nutrients that work together to address acidity in the body and nourish right down to cellular level, which really helps the body recover from thestressof travel andI really find helpsreduce jet lag.Ineverfly without mySUPER ELIXIR travel sachetstucked safely in my makeup bag for quick pick-me-ups. I have a SUPER ELIXIRbefore I board, whilst Im in the air, and another as Im landing.

I always pack a NOURISHING PROTEIN TravelSet. I have one daily, blended with water. It helpsensure Ieat as cleanly as possibleandassistswith energy levels and adjusting to a new time zone.It also ensures I always have a healthy snack on hand when options are limited.

I also try to remember to wear broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen every day, especially when out on the reflective ocean sun. Rationale make a great one and I love Dr Barbara Sturm products, particularly her Sun Drops and serums as well as sunblock.

Oh,and Ialways have a tube of LucasPapaw Ointmentstashed away to puton my lips and cuticles. Its very moisturising and very Aussie!

On her favourite career highlight

WelleCo is the combination of wanting to create a business and wanting to enable inner and outer beauty for everyone. I think its fair to say that we all aspire to having a successful business and to make money. But I believe there is also a sort of Holy Grail of business which consists of doing what you love with purpose, making a difference, and making a profit doing it. Its very fulfilling. Andso,this is what we are seeking to achieve with WelleCo creating quality products that are simple to integrate into peoples lives, and that helpthembalancetheir inner and outer beauty. The most exciting thing iswe are reallyonly just getting started!

Being a co-founder, director and shareholder of WelleCo has been very fulfilling but the most joy comes from supporting our team in making the highest quality sustainable plant-based products that help people in their daily life.

On whats next

We have so many exciting things on the horizon for WelleCo,andIm so grateful for where I am, and what Im doing in my life. It is a privilege to be in a position to be able to impact and share with people some of the things Ive learned. And the major one has been the understanding that our bodies areincredible,and they can heal and thrive if given the right environment.

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