‘I’ve never had my legs as smooth as now. It also promotes circulation.’
‘It evens my skin and protects it from the sun.’
‘The color is incredibly flattering on every skin tone. The size is perfect to carry with you. You can also use it for your cheeks and your lips feel hydrated when using it.’
‘It’s easy and simple. Soft smell.’
‘I use the Oi Hair Butter mask from Davines. This hair mask is amazing… it leaves the hair perfectly nourished plus the smell is a dream.’
I have always been drawn to that which is outside the normative. I tend to take it out of the margin and place it in the center. This has been refined as I have reached maturity. It brings me joy to be capable of finding beauty where established beauty canons consider there to be none.
And I’ve realized that most of the times, where I find beauty, there is always honesty and authenticity.
There are common steps I use both morning and night. I start cleaning my skin with a bar soap (no brand here – the soap is made by an old lady from my grandma’s village who recycles the oil from cooking and makes this super soap). I then spray my face with rose water from ROWSE brand.
Once my face is dry, in the mornings I apply a 20% hyaluronic acid serum (no brand here either – it’s made for me by my dermatologist) and at night I apply a 3% retinol serum also formulated by my dermatologist.
After the serums, I apply the Hydra-Repair Day Cream Camellia & Geranium from GROWN ALCHEMIST. I’ve been using this moisturizer for the last 7 years and it works perfectly for my combined skin. It used to be very oily but when I turned 35, it changed completely.
Then once a week I apply the Green Tea Purifying Clay Mask from SKIN79.
As for my body, approximately a year ago I started using the Lymph-Lite Body Brush from Legology and I can’t live without it. I use it on dry skin before showering and then I apply Dexeryl from Pierre Fabré. I borrow it from my son who has atopic skin.
I’ve been very lucky with my type of hair. It’s wavy and thick but quite easy to maintain and I have never had the need to pay too much attention to it so my haircare routine is not exciting at all. I wash it every 2-3 days with any of the Herbal Essences’ shampoo and once a week I use the Oi Hair Butter mask from Davines. This hair mask is amazing… it leaves the hair perfectly nourished plus the smell is a dream.
Well… I don’t make-up much but I Iike to leave the house feeling like I look good.
My everyday make-up routine starts with the Smooth Protect Primer SPF 50 from NARS. When I was younger my skin was very oily and that left me with visible pores but this product helps a lot with that plus it’s SPF 50. Then I apply a bit of color in my cheeks with the Chanel In Love blush. For my lips I apply either the RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Illusive tone or Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Ravisante tone. It depends on the weather and the color of the clothing I’m wearing that day.
If I have a night out, a party or anything like that, I start with the NARS Primer and the on top of it I apply the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer also from NARS. It’s super light and it leaves my skin looking very natural. Cheeks and lips, same as the everyday routine and then I might apply a bit of Star Lit Diamond Powder from Make Up For Ever in the tear duct area. That’s it. I love seeing a good eye line on other people, but not on me. It doesn’t look good on me.
I’m not the healthiest person, but I do eat very well. I try to sleep 8 hours and I drink a lot of water. I haven’t had the need of taking any supplements yet but it’s something I’m starting to research about.
Before having Matías, I used to do Pilates twice a week and it felt really good. Now I haven’t found the time yet to include sports in my life , but I’m making out for it in the playground every afternoon…
I don’t do any active exercise per se. But I walk a lot and it’s the only moment of the day to listen to my own thoughts.
I’m not a big fan of fragrances.. .. neither in me nor in my partners. I’ve never had one! I love the smell of a person. His/Her own smell. I find that sexy.
But I do love the smell of a candle in particular that a dear friend brought me from Colombia. I have it in my bathroom and I light it when I feel like having a special moment. The candle is from the perfume house Loto Del Sur and this one is called Alegría Tropical. There is a note in the back saying ‘Every time you light this candle you make a call to joy, that superpower that characterizes us and is our ally to attract good things’. Isn’t it nice?
I only carry one. The Lip2Cheek Illusive tone from RMS beauty. It’s so small and versatile at the same time…
I can only recommend what I know and everything is in Madrid. For an amazing manicure, the best artist I know is Martina. Her IG account is @nailztomeetyou. I know she goes sometimes to Paris and takes appointments there too.
‘It’s like fresh air when you apply it. The smell reminds me of my grandmother.’