Special radiance balancing cream

Ideal for combination to oily skin, this powdery mask absorbs impurities thanks to a combination of white and green clays, without drying out the epidermis, while a plant extract (fireweed) brings dullness.

SOS Pure rebalancing clay mask, Clarins, € 34 for 75 ml.

Fresh complexion oxygenating mask

In its small, practical sachet to use, this clay-based treatment oxygenates the skin and rids it of accumulated dead cells, for a fresh and detoxified complexion.

Blue clay mask, oxygenating detoxifier, Sephora, € 5.95 for 35 ml.

Clarifying lotion

With 99% of ingredients of natural origin (living plankton, chlorella algae), this lotion refreshes the skin after cleansing, rids it of remaining impurities, homogenizes the complexion and balances the production of sebum.

Skin Oxygen, Clarifying clarifying oxygenating lotion, Biotherm, € 21 for 200 ml.

Organic purifying mask

A creamy formula that applies for five to ten minutes to purify the skin and tighten the pores, with a combination of absorbent white clay, hydrating glycerin and various essential oils.

Magnifica mask, Sanoflore, € 17.40 for 100 ml.

Cleansing jelly

This cleansing gel transforms on the skin into a light foam which gradually unclogs the pores and purifies the epidermis. With a complex of three algae, rich in nutrients, which also have a detoxifying and antipollution action.

Nutritious micro-algae purifying cleansing jelly, Estée Lauder, € 28 for 125 ml.

Foam mask

Intended for all skin types, without fatty substances, this gel mask contains cleansing, purifying and exfoliating active ingredients. It turns into a foam on the skin to detoxify, refine the grain and bring radiance, while moisturizing thanks to the glycerin it contains.

Pep-start purifying self-foaming mask, Clinique, € 30 for 50 ml.

To clean: water rather than milk

Excess of sebum and sweating, to which is added the polluted atmosphere of large cities, can lead to the appearance of buttons and redness. So, even if we wear less makeup, we continue to cleanse our skin well morning and evening, choosing fresh textures such as waters and lotions, rather than a richer oil or milk. The right combination: a micellar lotion and one makeup remover two-phase for resistant eyeshadows.

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Fresh lotion:

This micellar water with 7 soothing and antioxidant herbs gently removes make-up, even waterproof, on the face and around the eyes, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness.

Cleansing Water with 7 herbs, 3 in 1 micellar water, Erborian, € 23 for 190 ml.

Eye make-up remover:

With its double phase (oily and aqueous), this organic cleanser allows both effective make-up removal from eyeshadows, including waterproof, and eyelash care, thanks to an anti-pollution complex (moringa seeds, white grape) associated with l ‘arginine, an amino acid that strengthens them.

Waterproof bi-phase eye makeup remover,

Bio-Beauté by Nuxe, € 12.50 for 125 ml.

To hydrate: a gel rather than a cream

With the increase in temperature, the skin protects itself and thickens imperceptibly, but sufficient, to increase the natural production of sebum. On the other hand, evaporation and water losses increase under the effect of heat. It is therefore necessary to compensate by moisturizing more …

We choose formulas that contain a maximum of moisturizing agents. By applying, morning and evening, an ultra-refreshing serum and gel-cream or a thirst-quenching cream that plumps.

We think of making touch-ups during the day. By spraying, as soon as the need arises, a veil of thermal water, dabbed with a clean handkerchief, or a moisturizing mist.

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Plumping serum:

The new version of this serum is moisturizing and antipollution, thanks to vegetable milks, a red algae from the Baltic Sea which restructures the epidermis and hyaluronic acid.

Fresh beauty cream, 48-hour hydration thirst-quenching serum, Nuxe, € 29.90 for 30 ml.

Protective Dew:

This mist contains a large amount of Alpine thermal water and ultra-hydrating active ingredients, combined with anti-pollution protectors and anti-UVA and UVB filters.

Water mist SPF 30, Uriage, € 7.90 for 50 ml.

Moisturizing gel-cream:

A light and refreshing formula for a highly hydrating cream thanks to high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. She is too anti-aging and antirides thanks to the presence of two other lower weight hyaluronic acids and vectorized microcollagen.

Thirst-quenching cream with three hyaluronic acids, Resultime, € 41.90 for 50 ml.

To put on makeup: a tinted cream rather than a foundation

We swap his face powder, too covering, against a BB or a CC bronze cream, a special tinted treatment for summer which gives a healthy glow in transparency. They are perfect and almost sufficient, on one condition: apply a slightly mattifying treatment underneath, especially if you have combination or oily skin. The extra step: swap your usual loose powder for mattifying papers, because it is better to remove material than to add.

For the eyes. We like the creamy eyeshadow, very light on the skin. To be completed with a tip of waterproof mascara, which is resistant even when swimming or sweating.

For the mouth. Exit the lipstick. A small touch of colored gloss or balm to hydrate and shine the lips is enough …

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Smoothing base:

This invisible makeup base blurs imperfections, while protecting from the sun and pollution.

Smoothing protective base SPF 50 / PA +++, Nars, € 34 for 30 ml.

Embellisseur bronzant :

A unique golden shade that adapts to all skin tones to unify the complexion without coverage.

Bronze effect embellisher, Dr Pierre Ricaud, € 20 for 30 ml.

Intense shade:

This eye shadow (20 shades) deposits a waterproof colored film, thanks to an oil that evaporates, leaving the pigments coated with a protective film.

Make Up For Ever, Aqua XL Color Paint, 9,85 € les 4,80 ml.

For the hair: a “low” rather than a shampoo

Solicited all year round by frequent washing and products loaded with silicones or alcohol, the hair is put to the test. The right reflex? Space the washes and do not shampoo twice in a row if the hair is not very dirty. And once a week, for dry or normal hair, use a formula “low poo“low foaming, sulfate-free, silicone-free and parabens-free.

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Purifying:

This shampoo purifies from the root and refreshes the hair thanks to the infusions of verbena leaves and green tea.

Le Petit Marseillais detox freshness shampoo, € 2.98 for 250 ml.

Soft :

Intended for dry hair, a washing cream with six flower micro-oils to gently wash your hair.

Low Shampoo, Delicate washing cream Extraordinary oil, Elsève L’Oréal Paris, € 6.90 for 400 ml.

To perfume yourself: a water rather than a perfume

Like our wardrobe, which becomes lighter with the arrival of summer, parfums heady notes are relieved in favor of fresher notes. Fruity, sparkling, delicious, summer fragrances smell like citrus fruits, armfuls of flowers, sour candies and fruit sorbets.

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De-stressing water:

Invigorating essential oils of bergamot and sour orange, notes of lily of the valley and jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla give this water its virtues that are both soothing and invigorating.

Relax Water, Biotherm, € 23 for 50 ml.

Sweet fragrance:

Velvety and aromatic, this fresh water combines citrus fruits, iris, sage and pink berries.

Vineyard water, Caudalie, € 22.80 for 100 ml.

Happy note:

Evocation of dawn, a dew on rose and peony petals blends with fruity notes of lychee and pear.

Sky di Gioia, Giorgio Armani, € 49.50 les 30 ml.

1. Toning

A firming oil for the body to be applied to all “sensitive” areas to fight against dimples thanks to berry oil rose, which helps to destock fat cells, to a micro-red algae and at the caffeine. All in a non-greasy texture that penetrates quickly, which leaves a sweet fragrance on the skin.

Rose gold, firming oil, Melvita, € 29 for 100 ml.

2. Anti-aging

To be applied morning and / or evening, this treatment does not leave a greasy film. It contains oils of camellia, from rice and sesame, rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9, for a triple action: smoothing of wrinkles, intense nutrition and lasting comfort.

Supremage, very comfortable anti-wrinkle oil, Dr Pierre Ricaud, € 45 for 30 ml.

3. Protector

An oil spray that moisturizes, nourishes and protects skin and hair with oil from the kernels of peach, cherry, apricot and plum, but also pomegranate, grape and prickly pear, and citrus oils (orange and lemon), with a scent of fruity, green and floral notes.

15 fruIT Xsense, multisensory oil, BioNike, € 19.95 for 100 ml.

4. Beautifying

Composed only of active ingredients of natural origin (oils of safflower, Almond, avocado, castor and jojoba), it is deposited as a mist on the skin (and hair) and instantly nourishes it with its richness in fatty acids and vitamins. It leaves a dry touch and a sensual fragrance.

5 Sens, hair and body sublimating dry oil, René Furterer, € 18.50 for 100 ml.

5. Nocturne

Six drops of this 100% natural oil on the face in the evening fight against the effects of oxidative stress, thanks to a complex combining polyphenols from grape seeds and a spruce extract, plus vitamins C and E which boost the production of collagen skin.

VineActiv detox night oil, Caudalie, € 29.60 for 30 ml.

6. Regenerating

Natural, this serum suitable for all skin types contains seven vegetable oils (apricot kernels, rosehip, onagre, argan, wheat germ …) and as many essential oils (rosewood, ylang ylang, Italian helicopter, fine lavender…), all for a powerful anti-aging and antioxidant action.

Light serum, Les Essentiels, € 36 for 30 ml.

In the 90s, cosmetics swore by “two in one”, very practical multifunction formulas. “But, with the wave of layering (superposition of several products) coming from Asia, the labs have abandoned these all-purpose treatments, supposed to be suitable for all skin types, remarks Aurélie Guyoux, Scientific Director of State Pur. We now prefer the “one to one”, personalized and hyper-targeted. Especially since each skin is different and its needs change with the seasons, but also with our way of life, our environment, our eating habits, our degree of stress or from fatigue… ”Hence the appearance of these ultra-concentrated“ boosters ”, capable of responding to a specific problem: redness, fine lines, spots, dark circles, Pores, Dull complexion… as precisely as possible.

A diagnosis to identify the needs of the epidermis

In order to find the right dosage, it all starts with an accurate diagnosis. “No need for a magnifying mirror, or a diploma in cosmetics, warns Aurélie Guyoux. You just have to take a good look at your skin and understand what it is expressing. Is it firm or a little wrinkled? Plump to the touch? Does it capture light well? Is she getting dehydrated faster than usual? Does it have small pimples, spots? To help us answer all these questions, most brands today offer diagnostics, to be done in store or online: nature of the epidermis, lifestyle, environment, concerns (wrinkles, eye contour, imperfections, loss of radiance or firmness …). Our “daily skin” is scrutinized to define, in a few clicks, a tailor-made protocol. We therefore leave with a beauty prescription and the corresponding product (s). This essential diagnosis must be renewed regularly, every 3 months for example, to stay as close as possible to the needs of your skin.

A hyper-targeted and effective composition

Unlike a serum often combining several types of active ingredients (moisturizers, firming agents, etc.), boosters only contain two or three molecules from the same family. Beyond that, the skin saturates and does not assimilate them correctly. “This type of formulation allows the active ingredients to be more effective,” emphasizes our expert. Thus, salicylic acid must be concentrated to 2% for a perfect purifying action. But, in a classic cream, it is rarely offered at this dose. And the other ingredients often interfere. Another example : resveratrol. It is one of the best antioxidants on the market, but it is difficult to stabilize. ”

Pure and very concentrated, the boosters take effect in just a few applications. While the effect of a serum is only visible after a cycle of cell renewal, or 28 days. Thus, with a “detox” booster rich in green coffee, the radiance resurfaces very quickly. With another, concentrated in zinc, the complexion becomes more matte over the days. The formulas rich in glycolic acid offer an immediate peeling effect, those based on arginine visibly reduce dark circles and puffiness, those containing ficaria extract soothe redness in no time …

A personalized user manual that makes all the difference

On the application side, several options are possible depending on the brand. But, whatever happens, these boosters concentrated in pure active ingredients can be combined with another treatment and never used alone. Most (Clarins, Sephora, Dr. Brandt) can be mixed in the palm of your hand with a rather basic moisturizer, in order to avoid interactions with too many active ingredients, just before use. Or a hydrating mask for a more intense action. Others (Kiehl’s or Dr Pierre Ricaud) propose to incorporate their boosters in a neutral base, responsible for sufficiently moisturizing the skin. The preparation is therefore done here in one go. Still others (like Etat Pur) rely on an application directly on the skin, before applying their day cream. “One or two well-targeted drops, only on the area to be treated, make it possible to act in the right place thanks to a vectorization system,” indicates Aurélie Guyoux. To attenuate the spots, the depigmenting active ingredients must thus reach the melanocyte at the base of the epidermis. To restore softness to the skin, hyaluronic acid will target the fibroblast, more in depth. »To be used as a single dose or as a treatment of 1 week to 1 month, depending on the condition of the skin. And especially to the changes of season (at the start of the school year, for example) and during peaks of pollution or any other phenomenon that could unbalance the epidermis.

For our hair too …

To extend the benefits of a salon treatment, Kérastase has just launched its tailor-made box: four concentrates (dry, colored, damaged or refined hair) and five boosters (shine, density, discipline, reconstruction or nutrition), to be determined with the hairdresser- expert in salon. It corresponds to 1 month of home care.

It is now a ritual. As soon as an information about Kate Middleton comes to filter, the British media rub their hands. We remember the post-childbirth secret of the princess whose fresh complexion had made the cheeks of many Britons pink with jealousy. Due to his good looks, this one had let go that she was quite simply fond of natural care and bios for his skin. However, the latest revelation from Deborah Mitchell, esthetician of stars like Victoria Beckham or Gwyneth Paltrow, could shower the enthusiasm of fans of pure juice. organic cosmetics. To be considered as true. Because this is the whole debate that divides fans of Kate Middleton.

The bone of contention, here it is: is Kate Middleton a fan of Nutella masks? Deborah Mitchell claimed on the set of the British show This Morning on February 15, 2017 that she enjoyed using Nutella masks for these famous clients. For this treatment, she explained that she mixed the paste with sugar and lip balm before applying the preparation on the face for a few minutes. While the interviewee did not clearly give names, the rumor that the beauty pro would take care of Kate Middleton spread quickly.

The Kensington Palace denial

If this information were proven, it would be a departure from her organic skincare routine defended by Kate Middleton. The famous spread rich in Palm oil is indeed anything but natural. Not to mention that one can doubt the nourishing benefits for the skin of sfats.

While the main interested party did not react clearly to the subject of Nutella, Kensington Palace, residence of the Duchess, saw fit to sweep this false controversy by ensuring that Catherine Middleton was not a client de Deborah Mitchell.

In other words, if there are Nutella masks, they could be applied to the skin of other stars that beauticians like Gwyneth Paltrow take care of, but certainly not to Kate’s.