L’Oréal technology leader Guive Balooch on his daily routine

Guive Balooch, who leads L’Oréal’s Technology and Open Innovation activities, says he sometimes tests early versions of products his team is working on at home. He describes his bathroom as a “test lab” and says he uses SkinCeuticals skincare, including AOX+ Eye Gel, either Phloretin CF or C E Ferulic, and sunscreen.

Balooch divides his time between Paris and New York. He says he usually wakes at about 5am without an alarm, including at weekends, although roughly once a month he sleeps for 10 hours. His morning routine includes an oat-milk latte, skincare and a green smoothie with urolithin A and NAD+, alongside yoghurt and fruit.

He says his diet leans towards Mediterranean food, with fish and vegetables, and that he also enjoys trying cuisines from around the world, particularly Japanese food. He keeps dark chocolate and nuts in his bag. Balooch says he has been trying to take creatine consistently and feels it helps him focus.

Walking is a regular part of his day: he says he generally reaches 15,000 to 20,000 steps and enjoys the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. He also plays tennis several times a week at a club with a view of the Eiffel Tower, adding that he takes the game more seriously than his ability warrants.

Balooch says he wears an Oura Ring and is interested in sleep and changes in body composition. He also uses Withings products, including smart scales that track weight as well as cardiovascular and nerve health. Sometimes he uses a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor to understand his glucose patterns, particularly after holidays or summer, when he wants a reminder to get back on track.

For sleep, he says keeping a consistent bedtime is important, even at weekends, though travel can make that difficult. He uses the Oura Ring to monitor his sleep and says he takes magnesium. He prefers massage and steam rooms to saunas or cold plunges, and names the Shark ChillPill as an underrated piece of technology, saying a quick cool-down can help his mood.

Balooch says he makes room for humour to manage stress and mental fatigue, and has played piano for about 30 years as a way to unwind or reset. He says he finds it difficult to switch off from being connected, but tries to put his phone away when he is with other people. Dinner with his wife, Jenny, is phone-free, he says.

His listening and reading include Guy Raz’s How I Built This podcast, The Atlantic, Axios and The New York Times. Balooch says he admires Oprah’s curiosity and her ability to make conversations feel personal. He also says he enjoys reading Shoe Dog and watching Curb Your Enthusiasm, which he jokes may count as meditation.

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