Beauty Favourites
5 French hair and beauty Favourites
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
This barrier repair and protect cream has become the number one staple in my beauty routine. It is so versatile and can be used in so many ways for so many treatments. My most used cream for soothing any irritations on skin, dryness and anywhere I need to promote healing. Since using it on my face as a ‘moisturiser’ I saw noticeable differences on my oily skin, my complexion was glowing and I didn’t have the usual oil slick appearance in late afternoon that usually causes my make up to slide and become a bit of a patchy mess. My make up lasted all day as this cream acted as a barrier to contain the oil, without clogging my pores (magic). I’m not exactly sure of the science behind this cream, but a doctor prescribed this cream here in France as a healing cream after I had a small operation to apply to my skin for healing and scar maintenance.
Uriage Bariéderm-CICA lip balm
This lip balm was another recommendation from a doctor here in France, she noticed my lips were very dry and I explained that despite using several coats of balms/oils I just couldn’t keep them hydrated. She kindly wrote down what to ask for at the pharmacy, Uriage Bariéderm-CICA. This was exactly what my lips had been desperately in need of, immediately my lips felt nourished and protected. It has a lovely lightweight feel on the lips, which has a surprising amount of lasting power, I can wear this all day and it is still there even after eating. Thanks to this balm I have managed to heal my lips and they are now in the best condition ever, I wear it every night before bed and in the morning I wake up with hydrated, soft lips. It is odourless and has no flavour, a really simple but effective product that just gets the job done- and now i cant be without it!
Kérastase Resistance Hair Mask
I have fine, bleached hair for reference and my hair does require maintenance, I have tried many masks throughout the years and none have been as effective as this Kérastase Resistance mask. From the first use my hair actually feels stronger and much more manageable, and with continued use I can confirm the results get better and better. It is quite expensive, but a little goes a long way and once a week usage is enough to see noticeable improvements. I cannot recommend this product enough, I have even gone on to purchase other items in the ‘Resistance’ range. Also a final mention for the scent, it is lovely and luxurious and gives a salon fresh feeling, that lasts until you next wash your hair!
La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF50
Another product that is widely used and trusted, La Roche Posay SPF50 (invisible fluid) is my sun protection of choice. I know so many people who love this product worldwide, and after using myself I completely see why. It doesn’t irritate my skin like other SPF products and the finish has no white cast. I can wear make up comfortably with this product too, it even adds a healthy glow to my skin, without being oily. I use the SPF50 for optimum protection, and with use over the last two years I have significantly less sun spots and discolouration. This is an essential product I use every single day as part of my skin care routine, and is by far my favourite SPF.
L’Oréal Revitalift Vitamin C Serum
A newer product I have recently been enjoying is this L’Oréal Revitalift Vitamin C serum. Vitamin C is an active ingredient I like to use in my skincare routine as I see results with use, my overall complexion looks much healthier and youthful when I implement a vitamin C. However, with that being said, there are still certain variations of vitamin C that have caused me irritation, redness and have not been a great fit for my skin. Having loved other products of the Revitalift range, I decided to give their new vitamin C serum a try. This is a very easy to use and comfortable serum, I’ve had no irritation, it sits well under moisturiser and SPF, and best of all – I definitely see positive results! My sun spots have faded and my skin tone in general is much more uniform and firm looking. I really enjoy this product and I will be repurchasing once empty.
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