BEAUTY
Mother's day selection
May 23, 2022
Since Mother's day is coming up here in France, I thought I'd share with you my gift selection, which is largely inspired by my own wishlist, with some of my favorites and some additions that I think she'd love. You'll find skincare, clean makeup, iconic products as well as some niche gems,
hope you'll like it !
RMS Glow quad // RMS Blush quad // Rituals shimmery body oil // Tom Ford Soleil Blanc // Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant // Nuxe huile prodigieuse
Aesop parsley toner // Aesop camelia facial cream // Aesop parsley eye cream // Chanel blush // Dior blush
Youth to the people glow mask // Youth to the people vitamin C serum // Terracotta kit // Terracotta
Clarins self tan drops // Fresh coffrets
Gucci rouge brillant // Gucci rouge satin // Dior crème abricot // Dior dissolvant abricot // Diorlisse abricot nailpolish
Charlotte tilbury pillowtalk set // Dior quint in Poncho // Chanel quad limited edition
Take care & much love,
Millie
Blonde hair care 101
October 04, 2021
Blonde locks are, by nature, very fragile ; depleted from melanin, the pigment in hair which is responsible for its color, blonde hair is often dry and brittle.
Beauty favorites #04
September 08, 2021
Today I have a lot
of gems I'm very excited to show you, always on the clean skincare and makeup side of the force ! A concealer, a blush which doubles as a highlighter and is a perfect dupe for the Chanel Christmas limited edition, THE only makeup brush you need, an awesome toner and a great moisturizer !
The best leave-in haircare products for fine hair
July 23, 2021
With my long, fine and sun-bleached blond locks, having a team of trusted allies to keep them alive is non-negotiable. Hair masks and overnight treatments are mandatory, but I usually use those pre-shampoo and rely on leave-in products post shower. The challenge here is to nourish and moisturize, without weighing it down. Here are my top products !
Clean tinted moisturizers : two favorites
September 16, 2020
Foundations and I are not friends. Tinted moisturizers on the other hand... I
LOVE the fact that those products have a low coverage + act as an extra-layer
of skincare. Here's a selection of my two favorite tinted moisturizers !
Beauty favorites #03
May 23, 2020 Toronto, ON, Canada
Clinique Pop splash lip gloss in Sorbet pop
In a desperate attempt to stop bitting my lips and a desire to actually start playing with lipstick again, I went for this lipgloss to add a bit of shine and a barely-there splash of color...AND HOLY CRAP. Say hello to plump, moisturized, healthy lips !
It was awarded in 2019 by Allure as Best Beauty and I can clearly understand why : to me, it's the best lipgloss out there. It truly feels unique in terms of comfort ! It's also non-sticky, very moisturizing with the perfect amount of sheen. If you like lip glosses, you HAVE to try this one.
This shade is an effortless pink nude that is the exact color of my lips, but I'd be very curious to try some bolder colors.
Alima Pure mineral pressed foundation in Teak
I never got over the fact that they discontinued my beloved loose mineral Contour powder in the shade Sombra (WHY THOUGH ?!), because it was the absolute best and also the only powder product that I've actually finished in my entire life. Literallly. I scrapped every bits for days hoping that there would still be some product left.. and then went on a mission (with tears in my eyes) to find it again.
Well, spoiler alert : that didn't work.
BUT
It happens that they have a specific shade in their pressed foundation collection that mimics contouring powder just as great ! The shade is called Teak and it doesn't have any warm or cold undertones to it : it is the perfect neutral brown. I've been a huge fan of their loose mineral foundation for years (the shade range is crazy, and it's the cleanest foundation I've ever came across). You might or might not know I nearly have OCD when it comes to what goes on my face because I got traumatized by severe acne... Well, this brand makes it onto my cheeks, eyes-closed !
I also like to use it as eyeshadow.
Zoeva Concealer buffer brush
I don't doubt that it would make a great concealer buffer brush, but I mostly use it for eyeshadow. When I do my eyes, I have to put concealer on my undereye but also on the entire upper lid because my skin is so thin you can actually see blood vessels peak through... And when I do use concealer, then I find my eyes to lack definition. My face looks flat and very meh. Therefore, to add definition I use a light neutral brown on the crease and outer part of the eyelid, works wonder !
I used to do this with the shade Naked 2 from the first Naked Basics palette, but it got discontinued (am I doomed or what ?). Now I use the Alima Pure foundation in shade Teak, as eyeshadow, to do that, and it's absolutely perfect.
Two in one !
The Ordinary Hemi-squalane
Even though squalane is an oil, it helps with dehydrated skin too by helping retaining more moisture. It's perfect for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin, but because it's such a basic ingredient in a lot of beauty products, anyone can use it regardless of their skin type. It will only bring you some more glow and care !
The difference between both The Ordinary serums (squalane and hemi-squalane) is that the hemi version has a lower molecular weight ; it penetrates deeper in the skin and feels dry + more lightweight.
It's a good skincare product/ingredient because it's the basic of the basics, but the reason why I love it so much is because it makes my hair shinier and softer without weighing it down ! Add a couple drops, rub it in your hands and just go through your ends. It keeps frizz at bay and really conditons your hair... for 3$.
Yup.
Linked above is the heavier molecular version of their plant-based squalane (couldn't seem to be able to link the hemi-squalane from Sephora for some obscure reason..). The hemi-squalane is twice as cheap :)
Neroli essential oil
I mentioned it in one of my latest article about essential oils I'm using in our diffuser, but I've recently added it to my face oil and it took it to a whole new level.
It smells AMAZING.
Pick your favorite base oil (in doubt, use jojoba since it's the closest to the oil our skins produce) and add a couple drops of neroli essential oil to it. I'd add one or two drops if it's for the face, probably something like five if it's for the body (both for 100ml).
It has great soothing properties, makes you feel good and smells so nice you'll actually be tempted to skip putting perfume on !
It smells AMAZING.
Pick your favorite base oil (in doubt, use jojoba since it's the closest to the oil our skins produce) and add a couple drops of neroli essential oil to it. I'd add one or two drops if it's for the face, probably something like five if it's for the body (both for 100ml).
It has great soothing properties, makes you feel good and smells so nice you'll actually be tempted to skip putting perfume on !
Hope you liked this selection !
Take care & much love,
Millie
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