What does Beauty mean to you?
In Christie's File
‘My number one fragrance, and has been for a while now, is Byredo’s Vanille Antique. It took me a while to find a signature scent and once I tried this one I got the most compliments I’ve ever gotten wearing a fragrance. It is true to my roots because I have always leaned toward vanilla scents, even growing up. I wear it daily. My boyfriend tells me it was “one of the many things” he fell in love with on our first date. Now when I wear it I think of him and us. It’s such a warm, beautiful scent.’
‘I love Officine Universelle Buly’s Mexique Tuberose scent. It is light, summery, and smells like lilies to me.’
On Skincare
In the morning and night, I start with my Reflekt exfoliating cleanser. It is gentle but I find that for my skin type (which is quite normal, maybe oily in the t-zones) it helps me to lightly exfoliate morning and night. I feel like everything builds up after a long day and this cleanser helps that. I have been using it for years now and it never fails me. My morning routine is quite simple, and I am always striving for less is more. After cleansing I use Biossance squalane + omega repair cream (moisturizer) and classic Vaseline for my lips. Then LESSE’s SPF 30 daily to protect my skin for the day. That’s it.
For evening, I also start with the Reflekt exfoliating cleanser. I usually wear mascara (or eyeliner if going out) in the evenings so after cleansing I will use an eye makeup remover for my eyes and to ensure that all makeup is cleansed from my face. Then I use Paula’s Choice BHA Toner on a cotton pad all over the skin. That is another product I have been using for years and always trust. It has completely minimized my pores and gives a porcelain healthiness to my skin. A product I love but that is a little unnecessary is Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir spray. I use this as a ‘break’ in my routine, to return moisture to the skin, and let it breathe as I brush my teeth. Then I go back in with Biossance’s squalane + omega moisturizer which I use in the morning. After moisturizing I use Biossance’s squalane oil all over my face and neck. It seals in that moisture and I am just completely in love with squalane at the moment. Then more lip moisturizing with Vaseline and we’re done.
On Haircare
On Make-up
On Health and Wellness
On Rituals
When I walk my dog I listen to music and absorb nature and the environment around me, taking quiet time for myself. Once a week I try to take baths and recenter myself completely. I try to go grocery shopping and walk everywhere as much as I possibly can. I find that grocery shopping of course helps so much, rather than going out to eat all the time. Also, it is so important to be consistently thankful. I am always talking to the higher power and thanking them for my life. That has become a really important ritual for me.
‘Because you can use it on your face, body, and hair and it smells divine. ‘