The CEO who calls email the least productive productivity hack

Kirsten Carriol is chief executive of Lanolips, a skincare brand whose hero product is a lip balm that’s now a favourite of Drew Barrymore and Sabrina Carpenter.

Kirsten Carriol, Lanolips chief executive, likes to reduce decision-making as much as possible. Louise Kennerley

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Mar 27, 2025 – 5.00am

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Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.