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Summer Beauty Essentials: Body

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Exotic Exfoliating Soaps

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For An Even Softer Skin

From Porto Santo, a small island off Madeira, I brought in my suitcases these beautiful exfoliating soaps in the shape of blue pebbles as the Atlantic Ocean, of the new local brand Terramiga (friendly earth, photo 3 below above). 

This volcanic island is renowned for its superb 9 km sandy beach. The “biogenic carbonate” sand is therapeutic to the skin, arthritis, rheumatism ... (photos abvoe 1 and 2). Curious, I couldn’t resist the temptation to try the famous warm sand treatment (the post soon!). It’s not every day you find yourself in a beautiful spa, buried in a hot sand box! 

In the Terramiga Premium box (photo above): the color of each soap corresponds to a degree of exfoliation. Foot/Hand – strong exfoliation dark blue soap. Body – medium exfoliation navy-blue soap to clean the body. Face – gentle exfoliation sky-blue soap to remove the makeup. For my hedonistic buddies, the smell is to die for!

Body Moisturizer and Oil

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A Very Sensual Summer

I haven’t used Vichy products for ages! And my thunderbolt product is the Vichy Ideal Body Aqua Sorbet: the creamy light texture is a treat! I don’t have to apply a lot of product to gently moisturize my super dry skin. Peach skin! And the fragrance is fantastic! A pure pleasure instant! The product would improve the firmness too. Why not! 

In summer, my objective is to fight against dehydration and irritation due to sweat, salt, solar products etc … The Ideal Body 3-Gold Oil is perfect at night to sublimate the tan on face (like a complexion illuminator), hair and body (to give a finish touch on decollete, arms and legs). 

Less is more … Versatile products to use both in the sea, town and countryside.

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Styling : Roxy beach towel.

Fashion & Beauty Essentials For a Weekend in The Hague

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Cocktail at The Hotel Des Indes

I try to pack minimum items especially for weekend travels. Boyish basics: a pair of jeans and black pants, black shirts, V sweater and three-quarter lengh coat. With beautiful accessories that will bring a touch of glam rock …

A friend invited me to the Hotel Des Indes considered as the fanciest place in The Hague. Minimalist rock: I match a pair of skinny jeans and black wide T-shirt, with Sam Edelman black suede high heels booties and a lovely black and pink leather clutch, Lilu for Mademoiselle K, for sale on this blog.

To add a glam touch, the glossy red lipstick, Pure Color Envy Liquid Potion (330 Lethal Red) of Estée Lauder, with pulled hair and no make-up. I even wear it during the daytime! Less is – definitely – more.

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For Walking Into Town

During the day, I go to museums, do shopping and explore the different neighborhoods, sometimes I stop in a restaurant or coffee. Suffice to say that I walk a lot!

So I chose the flat booties Palladium in waterproof leather. Surprisingly I find they refine the calf and are pretty feminine and comfortable too! I wear them with black pants or jeans.

Plus a Massimo Dutti pouch where I slid my tram and museum tickets and an old school city map.

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Breathing at The North Sea 

Great fun. Long walk with a friend, on a preserved part of the beach lined with dunes. It’s windy and raining. That’s why I wear this gorgeous plastic pink poncho (LOL!). Great match with my multicolored Skechers

Currently, I am more concerned to moisturize my face and clarify my complexion (which tarnishes with the imminent arrival of winter) than wrinkles. After seeing an improvement on my mother’s mature skin, I use the Estee Lauder Enlighten serum and cream. After two months, her spots are slightly faded and her complexion is more radiant. Even the texture of her skin looks better. 

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My Fall Routine: Makeup, Fragrances And Nails

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Already Fall And Soon Winter …

No way to store my “Summer” makeup: warm shades declination of brown, peach and pink. Whatever the season, these pallets blend perfectly with my skin color (veering beige-olive in winter! Help!).  

Photo A. The Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess sun bronzer, a revelation for my skin sometimes combination, sometimes dry. This powder matifies the excess of sebum. And so I don’t have the stress of “shine brightly” (LOL!). As a light veil that enhances my complexion, I recommend to put very little.

B. The Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Nudes Eyeshadow Palette. Subtle shadows to work on textures with 5 nude colors and 3 metallic (I apply in the evening, because I like to be very makeup). I use in the brown nude shade for discreet smokey eyes in daytime.

C. My first Rituals palette for complexion: the Sunglow Peach natural shimmer powder. I use the white shade on the eyelids (alone or before a yellow shadow to densify it). And pink and peach colors on the cheeks for a healthy glow.

D. True, I love this awesome clutch of Lilu for Mademoiselle Le K as a chic accessory to match with everything. Effortless style. For sale on this blog.

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Scents, Lipsticks And Mascara

E. The Irresistible Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc Eau de Toilette of L’Occitane. It’s always a pleasure to discover some of their products. It reminds me the Provence (in the South of france), with wispy gay notes that you keep in mind. To use with the Iris Bleu & Iris Blanc Shower Gel (H) that makes the skin soft.

F. With L’Occitane Jenipapo Perfume Oil, I say goodbye to the awful weather and welcome Brazil! Because the Jenipapo is a tree from Brazil. I regret that the greedy smell of this perfume oil is so discreet!

G. 1. My STAR product: the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Nudes – Pure Color’ All-Over Illuminator is just fantastic. I use it for absolutely everything: as a lipstick, blush, eyeshadow and optionally (lol) complexion illuminator! Silky texture, beautiful iridescent color, it brings a touch of light and sophistication.

2. The M.A.C. In Extrem Dimension Lash mascara makes a mesmerizing glamorous look. I do like its texture which adds volume and lengthens lashes, and the feminine shape of its container. 6. The M.A.C. Extended Play Lash has a texture much lighter than the In Extrem Dimension Lash. For those who like the “natural”.

3. If you have dry lips, I recommend the MAC Prep + Prime Lip. I apply this colorless base under lipstick for a better outfit. 4. Another primer, but for eyelash: the Estée Lauder Little Black Primer.

5. My first mineral lip gloss, Jane Iredale Lip Fixation. A very good product composed of a lipstick and a gloss.  

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Donatella, Nails And Hands

I. Yes to the nude color, Barefoot in Barcelona of O.P.I!

J. Donatella Versace rocks! She’s beautiful on this picture for the last Givenchy campaign! She transcends the lens of camera by her strength! Both strong, fragile and in extreme … So far from the ambient blandness! Viva Donatella! Plus the excellent eye makeup. A tutorial?

K. I was already addicted to Weleda body oils, now I can add the Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream, for soft hands such a baby!

L. I know summer is far … but I keep my favorite nail polish I renamed “All that glitters is gold!” : the Estée Lauder Pure Color Nouveau Riche.

And you, what your makeup and perfumes routine this fall? 

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