A Day in the Life
Moroccanoil's Carmen Tal
Carmen Tal isn't just the founder of mega beauty brand Moroccanoil—although that alone would earn her a spot on our ones-to-follow entrepreneur list. Through her business, she decided to pay it forward and launched a film project, Inspired by Women, which features philanthropists who are changing the world. (Fun fact: Bryce Dallas Howard, our #VBGivesBack woman of the month, directed the series and it's how she first connected with the nonprofit HALO.) Here, we get to know the business woman as Tal shares how she gets it all done, from morning to night.
IN THE MORNING
You start the day by…
Meditating and thanking the universe I am alive and healthy.
Meditating and thanking the universe I am alive and healthy.
Morning beauty routine…
I don’t have a particular facial skincare brand I am loyal to because I like to experiment with different brands—there are so many amazing brands on the market right now. Every morning, I start with a mild foaming soap and then follow with a hydrating face serum and neck cream, as well as an eye cream. Three times a week, I use a gentle exfoliant, and I get a facial once a month.
I don’t have a particular facial skincare brand I am loyal to because I like to experiment with different brands—there are so many amazing brands on the market right now. Every morning, I start with a mild foaming soap and then follow with a hydrating face serum and neck cream, as well as an eye cream. Three times a week, I use a gentle exfoliant, and I get a facial once a month.
Go-to breakfast…
For breakfast, I drink an 8-oz. vegetable juice that I make at home with cucumber, kale, ginger, apple and lemon. It’s delicious and fills me up and gives me the energy to start the day.
For breakfast, I drink an 8-oz. vegetable juice that I make at home with cucumber, kale, ginger, apple and lemon. It’s delicious and fills me up and gives me the energy to start the day.
How do you decide your outfit for the day?
It depends on the weather and my mood. I also never have anything to wear!
It depends on the weather and my mood. I also never have anything to wear!
What's in your bag?
A lipstick, Moroccanoil Lip Balm SPF 20, a concealer, Moroccanoil Hand Cream Fragrance Originale and my wallet.
A lipstick, Moroccanoil Lip Balm SPF 20, a concealer, Moroccanoil Hand Cream Fragrance Originale and my wallet.
DURING THE DAY
What's a typical day at work like?
Every day I meet with different department heads, PR and marketing, sales, product development (and more), to touch base and go over projects we have in the works. There are always so many moving pieces in each department that each meeting can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours.
Every day I meet with different department heads, PR and marketing, sales, product development (and more), to touch base and go over projects we have in the works. There are always so many moving pieces in each department that each meeting can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours.
When you need an afternoon pick-me-up…
I eat dark chocolate.
I eat dark chocolate.
Workout routine…
After work, I walk my dogs for 30 minutes to an hour every day to help me wind down. I also do cardio and weightlifting three times a week.
After work, I walk my dogs for 30 minutes to an hour every day to help me wind down. I also do cardio and weightlifting three times a week.
IN THE EVENING
Favorite nighttime eats…
Nighttime tea.
Nighttime tea.
Nighttime beauty routine…
My secret tip? I always add a few drops of Moroccanoil Pure Argan Oil in all of my creams. It’s rich with moisturizing and anti-aging properties. For my body, I’ve been using Moroccanoil Shower Gel daily and, twice a week, I slough away dullness with Moroccanoil’s new Body Polishing Scrub. It’s the perfect way to get rid of dry, winter skin.
Whenever I wash my hair, I love to use Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner since both hydrate my hair and leave it feeling smooth and strong. I always follow with Moroccanoil Treatment. It’s my go-to product for any hair day!
My secret tip? I always add a few drops of Moroccanoil Pure Argan Oil in all of my creams. It’s rich with moisturizing and anti-aging properties. For my body, I’ve been using Moroccanoil Shower Gel daily and, twice a week, I slough away dullness with Moroccanoil’s new Body Polishing Scrub. It’s the perfect way to get rid of dry, winter skin.
Whenever I wash my hair, I love to use Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner since both hydrate my hair and leave it feeling smooth and strong. I always follow with Moroccanoil Treatment. It’s my go-to product for any hair day!
Bedtime rituals…
I relax with a cup of tea, my dogs, a good book, sneak in a few emails and maybe some TV before bed. I try to go to bed at the same time every night and I put my electronics away.
I relax with a cup of tea, my dogs, a good book, sneak in a few emails and maybe some TV before bed. I try to go to bed at the same time every night and I put my electronics away.
What gets you motivated to start it all over the next day…
I am very fortunate to have such a dynamic business… I do not need motivation as I know each new day is going to be exciting.
I am very fortunate to have such a dynamic business… I do not need motivation as I know each new day is going to be exciting.