Former beauty editor turned Go-To Skincare founder, ZoĆ« Foster Blake is known (read: adored) for her glowing skin and effervescent persona. In an exclusive chat with marie claire Australia, ZoĆ« talks about the work-life juggle, exercising in her 40ās and her ride-or-die beauty products.
I feel very proud ofā¦
Go-Toās new Very Luxe Face Cream. For people with skin issues such as barrier impairment, or [those seeking] firmness, suppleness and smoothness, we needed a cream with a bit more. I have been using it for 12 months and I now see genuine changes in my skin. Iām turning 43 soon and I canāt even say Iāve got dry skin [anymore].
My bathroom cabinet isā¦
All Go-To Skincare now. Thatās what Iāve been working towards: feeling like I had the whole kit. I also have a lot of ugly lab samples in there.

I am going toā¦
Grow my hair out again ⦠my hair is very curly. My daughter has curls [too] and she is battling them ⦠I want to do my curly fringe again to teach her that curls are cool.
I feel my most beautiful whenā¦
Iām happy. I was in New Zealand with my family and I had nothing to do but be in the moment with no stress, which is so rare. Stress is real for all of us in different ways. What are you going to do about it? Youāve got to work ā youāre a busy juggling mum. Children add a whole new dimension. [But] I thrive when I have lots of things going on. What I have to work at is compartmentalising. I think Iām getting better at it.
Makeup and hair [products] areā¦
A whole other story. I love a tubular mascara, and Hourglassā [version] is my absolute favourite. I love Chantecailleās [Radiance] Gel Bronzer and the Nars Light Reflecting Foundation. I love Kosas concealer layered over Charlotte Tilburyās Magic Vanish [colour corrector]. I also love Trinny London and Maybelline. I adore my Chanel bronzer. I am always trying eyebrow products and love the Kosas brow gel.

My exercise isā¦
Always changing. Iāve been reading a lot about cortisol. As you get into your forties, some stuff doesnāt work anymore. Things have to change. I canāt just make it up and get results. I donāt run anymore. I do a 30-minute walk then some strength work like weights, kettlebells. I really believe in low-cortisol exercise.
I am very big onā¦
Sleep and take it very seriously. I never have my phone in bed ā I always read. We do watch our shows but when it gets to 10pm, Iām like, āQuick, turn it off!ā
Shop ZoĆ«ās favourite beauty buys:

Go-to Skincare Very Luxe Face Cream, $79 at Go-To Skincare

Go-to Skincare Gentle Exfoliator, $40 at Go-To Skincare

Hourglass Unlocked⢠Instant Extensions Mascara, $51 at Mecca

Nars Light Reflecting Foundation, $80 at Mecca

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Colour Corrector, $49 at Charlotte Tilbury

Trinny London Lip To Cheek Sheer Shimmer In Pia, $45 at Trinny London

Kosas Air Brow Clear Lifting Treatment Gel, $38 at Mecca