Very few moments in the day are as bare as the moment you wake up. We each have our own kinks and quirks that help us get out of bed, but few of us are brave enough to share them with the world. Introducing A Cool Morning, a deep dive into the intimate daytime rituals of our coolest friends and beauty innovators.

Renée Rouleau is considered to be the secret weapon of Hollywood’s most radiant complexions—Demi Lovato, for example, has been a disciple to Rouleau and her Triple Berry Smoothing Peel for years, and clearly it seems to be working. The Austin-based celebrity esthetician is best-known for her brightening, pore-clarifying skincare treatments, so it’s no surprise she has countless tips and tricks to give your skin that filter-free glow. 

It makes sense, then, that her skincare routine is pretty impressive. While some of us abide by 10-step beauty routines day in and day out, Rouleau keeps it pretty simple. Here’s what she swears by.