Tag Archives: Sunscreen

My Beauty Routine For The Tropics

The Beautiful Bottle

To feel beautiful. I love to spray this aerial subtle water of perfume. The Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa by Guerlain is fresh as a flowery delicate haze. A cheerful elegant note of lightness that remind me the picture of a Japanese cherry tree. I recommend this scent if you are allergic to the now trend of the too sweet fragrances.

Daily Skin Care Regimen

The Cocoon Trio

Many plants and Ayurveda in the Aveda products for my dehydrated sensitive skin that overheats in the heat! On the picture: 1, my favorite, the Botanical Kinetics Toning Mist which moisturizes, refreshes, soothes and matifies my mixed skin (shining in humid warm climate), thanks to white oak, witch hazel and peppermint. Very pleasant to spray, I use it at any time (when I’m not in the sun). 

2, le sérum Tulasāra Firm Concentrate, dont le nom Tulasāra signifie «se déplacer vers l’équilibre» en sanskri, est composé à 97% de produits naturels (plantes ayurvédique). 3, j’utilise la Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme, à la fois comme crème de jour et de nuit. Sa texture fine et onctueuse et très agréable à appliquer et hydrate bien ma peau.  2, the Tulasāra Firm Concentrate serum whose Tulasāra name means “moving towards balance” in Sanskri, is composed of 97% natural products (ayurvedic plants). 3, I use the Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme both as a day creme and a night creme. Its creamy fine texture is very pleasant to apply and moisturizes my skin well.

4, I like to have impeccable feet and the white varnish brings an improbable touch of chic.

Protection and Repair

After-Sun Skin Care Routine

I try to avoid our best frenemy (the sun), but I love swimming and moving on the beach too much … So I protect my skin (face and body) with my inseparable Anthélios XL indice 50+ by La Roche Posay (2). I’ve noticed over the years, the texture of sunscreens has significantly improved. Lighter and less tacky.

Evening routine = repair, with the Excellence Code by Yon-Ka (overall anti-aging composed of 92% natural products).  After cleansing, I put it on face and décolleté for an hour (or sometimes less). Then I remove the excess, before applying my serum and my cream.

For hydration of the body, I use the after-sun creme, Posthélios by La Roche Posay with Aloe Vera that I mix with a little organic olive oil (moisturizing and nourishing).

Lavage en douceur

The Softness Trio

I must be a Martian (lol). I find the salt of the ocean and the wind have a postive effect on my skin … Hence the need to clean my face with organic olive oil and my body with non-stripping mild products.

1, the discovery, my other favorite: the Thai Chamanard Glycerin Soap by Banyan Tree (1) with coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin E and Aloe Vera leaf. This soap is so sweet that I also use it to wash my face! 4. The very nice toiletry kits offered by the Banyan Tree.

2. Other very soft body product: Huile de douche Hydratante & Tonifiante by Bio Beauté by Nuxe (99.3% natural ingredients) with the invigorating scent of the Cedrat of Corsica! A pleasure to apply for a silky soft skin. 3. I remain faithful to the Vichy products especially in summer, although I am not a big fan of the texture and scent of the Douche Spa Gel-Huile (gel-oil shower).

Girly

Blue, White and Glitters

Kiko nail polish: a white one for the feet (4), blue ones for the hands (2) with L’Oréal and Essie glitters offered by my mother to illuminate my manicure!

On the other hand the application of the white nail polish (on natural nails), it’s an Odyssey! Several thin layers to have a white white finish – drying hours, while trying to avoid a plaster effect!

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés.

Related posts : BEAUTY & DESTINATIONS 

Fashion: Let’s Go To The Beach In Algarve, Portugal

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal

Please give me a (fashion) break!

And let’s head to this small beach in Algarve! Here are my happy few must have to go to the beach! Colorful pareos (pictures 1 & 5, Zara and picture 3 Gérard Darel). I always take many, I also use them as a scarf or a cover when it’s a bit windy!

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 2

Colorful African bangles to chill with my Portugese ELLE …

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 3 Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 4

I’m looking at the waves …

While my Roxy T-shirt is drying. The fabric is so sweet! Pictures below & 8: my “Slim” Havaianas, loved them for ages! A bit of glam protection with Vichy Compact Solaire Embellisseur SFP 30 that also illuminates the skin.

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 5 Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 6Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 7

Nice zebra design to match with my XXL beach bag!

Stylish Diane Von Furstenberg wallet in plastic to remove sand! Time for Bikini girls (picture 9)! Can’t find my top, oops I forget to take a picture of the bikini’s top!

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 8Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 9

I could stay hours swimming!

That’s why I tested the Bio Beauté by Nuxe’s 50 SFP sunscreen, with a delicious coconut perfume and paraben free. Unfortunately the texture is a bit greasy and leaves on the skin a white layer. But the protection is strong!

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 10Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 11

Love these natural leather sandals

of Zara. Never without my Essie nail polish! Sorry I have to go back hammocking under the Algarve incredible blue sky! So what are your “go to the  beach” must have? I’m really curious to discover yours …

Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal Fashion: Let's Go To The Beach In Algrave, Portugal 13

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2014, tous droits réservés.

The pictures were shot at the beach of the beautiful Vila Vita Parc.

Related posts :  

 

FASHION & DESTINATIONS 

Caudalie: High Protection SFP 50

Today I’m enjoying the beautiful sunshine

to – finally! – talk to you about the  Caudalie Anti-Ageing Face Suncare SFP50 I tested during my Mediterranean cruise. If you do not like sticky texture with a plaster finish: this cream will interest you. The light scent of vanilla and the packaging slightly iridescent evoke chic holiday. 

About the protection: after the big debate on the effectiveness of sunscreen … last summer, revived by the results of the study of Laurence Coiffard, a professor of pharmacy at the University of Nantes, in the French newspaper Libération; I must confess I don’t know what thinking of sunscreens in general.

I’m not a researcher, just a simple consumer with a very sensitive skin which tolerated really well the Caudalie sunscreen. No allergy or over-pigmentation on recent spots, although before applying I often spray my face with the Facial Beauty Enhancer With Vitimin-Rich (and alcohol!) of Bio Beauty Nuxe.

By using this sunscreen as a day cream, I noticed that my combination skin was also hydrated. Thanks to my phototype related to the fact that I always avoid the hottest hours to enjoy sunbathing, I managed to avoid sunburn (and new wrinkles). What a pity that the product ends quickly: 40 ml in a week! Finally, I really liked this product.

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2012, tous droits réservés.

Related posts :

 

BEAUTY