“I am not such a beauty girl. I am very natural; I think I am very French for this. At the same time I am a woman and a Beauty Editor so I have to test some stuff [laughs]. When I wake up the first thing I love to do is spray rosewater on my face. Afterwards I have a green tea then take a shower. I have sensitive skin so for my face I use a lot of La Roche-Posay and Avène—more pharmaceutical products.  For my body I can try everything. I love the smells and textures. I take the time to nourish my skin with lots of Clarins Sérum Corps Peau Neuve it’s  my basic and afterwards I use Aesop.”

“I know American girls wash their hair everyday but I can’t. Since I was young I’ve been told that if I wash my hair everyday it will be too dry so I wash it every other day. I put a lot of oil in my hair before I shampoo it. I’m a Mediterranean woman, from the French Riviera so I love oil. I use the Kiehl’s Amino Acid Shampoo with coconut. I love Kerastase and the brands of L’Oreal Professional. Shu Uemura Art of Hair products have great texture and smell nice. After I wash my hair I use a serum like the one from David Mallet or an Aveda cream for texture so I don’t look like a big head of hair. I never use any blow dryers though. I think when you have curly hair you need to come as you are. In France we have a sentence that means if you want to forget your natural way it will come back fast and strong.”

“I love to wear some splash after I nourish my skin. Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino is amazing. I use so many because for me it is a very feminine and important gesture. It is not so much about the smell because the scents  are very subtle.”

“I only wear a little makeup. I don’t use a foundation, just some powder from Givenchy, Croisière . Now that it is summer I have some tan so I try to keep it. Afterwards I add pink because it can look too brown otherwise with the bronzer. I don’t like eye shadow or eyeliner so much because afterwards I can be a mess like a girl coming home with everything all over. I use a lot of black mascara by La Roche-Posay. I have very sensitive eyes and this one is very gentle. Sometimes I put blue pencil around my eyes just to change it up, but if I don’t use this blue, I use nothing. I think black looks hard on me. At the end of the day if I’m going to a party I’ll wear lipstick. I like a good matte lipstick with a lot of color like MAC Lady Danger. For the day I prefer something more sweet, with color but not too strong.”

“The last thing I do before I leave the house is apply real perfume. I love No.19 by Chanel. I have had it since I was seventeen. It is my first and my all and my everything, my first love [laughs]. Sometimes I use L’eau Froide, by Serge Lutens it means cold water. It is very special because when you smell it, it is very cold but it is hot at the same time.”

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“I only use Clarins [laughs] for sure, for everything! It is the best for me, I am used to it, if I put something else on my skin I am going to have a reaction–even my makeup is Clarins and what I use on my body. In the morning I wake up, shower and wash my face with Doux Nettoyant Moussant then I put on Lotion Tonique for the visage. Next I use the Crème Éclat for vitamins and radiance. Everyday I use Défatigant cream on my eyes. It is great to combat fatigue when I am very tired.”

“What I use on my body is very complicated [laughs]. I use a moisturizing cream, Baume Hydratant on my hands and calves. Then on my thighs I use Tonic Huile, which is the best and it smells so good. When girls are pregnant they use this oil to prevent stretch marks. It is to tonify the skin so I put it there and on my butt [laughs]. On my chest I use something special for the bust. It firms and pushes everything up, but you have to use it for a long time. And you have to do exercises also [laughs]. That is what our grandfather always told us, for him it was the worst for a woman to have her boobs fall down.”

“I use a light foundation to matify my skin so it doesn’t look shiny. Then I use blush and for sure mascara and a lipstick. The most important thing for me is to have some color on my lips like a light pink lipstick. I think I look very sick when I don’t have anything on my lips. And I always use Baume Lèvres Réparateur to keep my lips moisturized.”

“Our grandfather explained to us how to properly apply products. It is not just the products that are important but how you put them on your body. A girl can apply a very efficient cream incorrectly and then it isn’t efficient at all. For example when you put creams on you need to apply it upwards and never rub your face always pat it in.”

“I love pink polish because I have brown hair. I am going to Monaco tonight and am wearing Strawberry Margherita by O.P.I. it is the best, and lasts so long.”

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Korres, Milk Proteins 3 In 1 Cleanser: I am obsessed with this stuff, it doubles as face wash and eye makeup remover. You don’t even need water so it works great on planes, road trips or even when you are too lazy to get out of bed.

SUPER by Dr. Perricone, O-Mega Oil - I love how potent Dr. Perricone’s Chia Seed body oil is.  All of the product ranges in the SUPER line are infused with super foods and this oil contains 60% pure Omega-3s. The bottle is small so it packs well and is luxurious so a little goes a long way. I use it just after I get out of the shower for silky smooth skin.

By Terry, Sérum de Rose- Truth be told I am a sucker for anything that smells of rose, this extends to foods as well. So when Terry put out a whole rose range I got very excited. One of my favorites in the line is her serum. I use it in lieu of a moisturizer when wearing BB Cream. It softens my skin after a shower and smells amazing.

Dior HydraLife BB Cream: This beauty balm works as a moisturizer, SPF and a foundation, eliminating my need to bring along sunscreen (for my face). When I use it I see immediate results and it gives my complexion a little extra glow.

Koh Gen Do, Fresh Face, in Apricot Peach: I always bring this blush with me when traveling. I don’t need to pack a brush or worry about it cracking and making a mess in my bag. The applicator is easy to use and only releases a tiny bit of powder at a time. The shade is subtle and perfect for my skin tone.

By Terry, Aqua Lip Tint in Dance Floor: Terry’s new neon orange lip stain comes out way more diluted than it looks in the tube and dries completely matte. When I apply it sparingly it adds a hint of color to my pout during the day. At night I use a touch more for a more dramatic summer look.

Chantecaille, Aquablush in Frivolous:  My go to cream shadow for day and night. I dab some on my finger then smudge it on the contours of my eyes to add some depth and subtle luminosity.

CHANEL, Automatic Liquid Liner in black: Liquid liner can be tricky to use, so way to go CHANEL for making your applicator a pen. This makes the whole process much easier. It is great for trips, as you don’t need to worry about bringing a sharpener or smudging, once this dries it is on for the night.

Givenchy, Phenomen’Eyes Effet Extension: Phenomen’Eyes is my favorite mascara, so I always bring it along.

By Terry, Masque Nutri Rose: This mask is a lifesaver. I swear by it because I always see instant results. The texture is more of a balm than what I typically expect from a mask. It absorbs quickly into the skin and you can wash it off after only 5 minutes. It makes my skin more luminous so it’s ideal after a day of travelling or running around. 

Dr. Alkaitis, Organic Night Crème: Dr. Alkaitis makes great products and one of my favorites all year round is their night cream. It rehydrates my skin after sun exposure and I feel good going to sleep with it on my face since it contains 100% natural organic ingredients.

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