Spending quality time with her kids and her husband, travelling, a good cup of coffee, music and make-up—it's the simple things that mean the most to Alexa Bui
Tell us a bit about you and what you do.
I'm the mother of two kids, aged five and almost three, and I'm a freelance makeup artist. I also have a little Instagram account, @alexa.bui, where I post about the kids, my travels, fashion and some make-up.
What are you most passionate about?
The environment. Now that my son is learning about climate change, the topics of preservation, our carbon footprint, etc. come up on a daily basis. He is obsessed with keeping plastic out of the seas and wants to try composting.
What makes you smile?
Watching my kids play together and spending time with my husband, Alan.
Someone you look up to?
My parents, without a doubt. They gave us happy childhoods, raised four of us and supported us in everything we chose to do. I hope I can do the same for my kids.
The one thing you can’t live without?
Coffee. I love my Nespresso machine. I wish I could be one of those mums that survive without my daily coffee but I can't!
On the flip side, what is one thing you could do or have less of in order to improve your life?
Pollution! Every time we come back from a trip I feel this film of pollution coat my skin and then my kids start coughing. Yuck.
How do you find balance in busy Hong Kong?
I workout twice a week and practice yoga once or twice. Afternoons and weekends are devoted to my children and husband. I never go out on Saturday nights so that I can be fresh and up early on Sundays.
What are some of your self-care rituals (when it comes to beauty & skincare)?
Sundays are for masking! I first unclog my pores with a clay mask and follow up with a hydrating cream or sheet mask. I also love doing my own makeup, putting on music and Keeping Up with the Kardashians while I do it for inspiration.