Beauty for me is naturalness and simplicity. Everyone has something special and unique, everyone is beautiful, it is important to love and not punish ourselves because we find “defects” in ourselves. As I’ve always said, those physical “defects” are what makes us different.
What does Beauty mean to you?
On Skincare
I have to say I love trying different products and I believe our skin needs some changes too so that it doesn’t get used to anything.
In the mornings I start by cleaning my face with a The Ordinary Cleanser while I shower. When my skin is dry I first apply a Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence (I’ve been loving this brand for a long time and have tried face treatments at some hotels and spas). After that, I always add the Rowse Eye Contour Serum. Recently I’ve been using the Tata Harper Masque Resurfaçant and their Rejuvenating Serum, followed by the last step of “Crème Riche“.
Obviously if I have to run somewhere, wake up very very early or I travel I can’t to all of the steps and then I just apply a serum and a moisturizing cream from Tata Harper, Augustinus Bader or Rudolph Care, I love changing these.
For the night time, if I have some time, with my PJs on, I love doing a bit of face yoga (I use the app Faceyogi) and then use a “gua sha” too. After that I normally use different oils, now I’m using one from “MORE” from Helth (they have a lot of natural products and I love it). Other oils I use are Rassa, Rowse, and Drunk Elephant.
In Blanca's File
‘It’s fresh and wakes you up with the cold little ball.’
‘My favourite is Fluer D’Oranger from Dyptique – orange is a favourite ingredient. It smells fresh, clean and pure.’
‘My morning cleanser in the shower.’
On Haircare
I don’t wash my hair everyday as I have dry hair so when I do, my secret is to apply a hair mask after a shower (I use the LOVE from Davines) and I DON’T wash it off. I leave it and that’s why my hair stays wavy but with a very defined wave and a summer texture. I of course brush it but just when it’s wet, always with my favourite brush that doesn’t break my hair from La Bonne Brosse Hair Brush (they are also beautiful and you can customize with your name). To end, I use a small towel to remove moisture and at the same time I use a towel to curl my hair up. The days I don’t wash my hair, I use Sisley products like the oil or the Restorative Cream 230 to hydrate, also at night before going to sleep.
On Make-up
I am not a professional with make up but I know my favourite products and believe me, I’ve tried a lot. The most important thing for me is to do MAKE UP NO MAKE UP so you look fresh and natural but using as little as possible. First thing that I’ve already mentioned but it is necessary to have the natural and fresh effect is the pre moisture. After that, I apply a base, now I’m using and loving the Touche De Teinte or the Water Fresh Blush from Chanel (Les Beiges collection). Also, a favourite to remove imperfections is the MAC corrector or the YSL Touche Éclat. Next is the Hermes Plein Air Radiant Glow Powder or the Guerlain Terracotta. Next is a good natural lipstick like the Dior Addict Lip Glow, a Carmex is always good or the Hermes Beige Natural Matte.
On Health and Wellness
I take homeopathy almost everyday (Oscilococciinum) and Vitamin C and D. I love a natural orange juice in the morning before my coffee or my matcha. I have tried yoga but I have no patience for it and would love to try again because I feel I need to add some time for me. I love Pilates reformer as I have scoliosis and it’s very good for my back. But THE medicine for me is trying to stay peaceful with everyone, leave aside the arguments with your people and eat healthy but allow yourself to have some food whims.
On Rituals
I train with a personal trainer 3 or 4 times a week, I try to stretch everyday at least once a day 10 or 15 minutes and I pamper myself with some face and body massages when I can.
On Fragrance
My favourite is Fluer D’Oranger from Dyptique, Histoire D’Oranger from L’Artisan Parfumeur and Dior Diorriviera. As you can see orange is a favourite ingredient. I always feel it smells fresh, clean and pure.
What is always in your handbag?
I always have a little perfume, my Marvis Mouthwash and a natural lipstick or gloss.
Blanca’s Directory..
I love in Barcelona a place called ‘All Yours‘ which is incredible for a large variety of only NATURAL beauty brands. You can buy products there, promise you’ll discover amazing brands for him and for her including natural scented candles and also there’s an amazing facialist – you can always book a treatment and choose the products you want to use from that.
‘It’s a must with my skincare routine, it makes my skin glow.’