The Parisian co-founder of skincare and supplement line Aime (and previously co-founder of Birchbox) talks best beauty buys and essentials …
Key beauty staples/old favourites I’m never without …
“Crealine Bioderma [also known as Sensibio H20 Make-up removing micellar solution, €14.40 at Boots]. I use it as a first cleanse – the key is to always rinse it off, I never leave it on my skin. It’s also the best for removing eye make-up when you have sensitive skin. Also, LA Bruket lip balm [€16, www.labruket.com]: I have tried dozens (including new ones everyone is raving about), and I always come back to this one. It’s the most efficient and the formula is clean (very important when you know how much lip product you eat every year!). I have one on my nightstand, in my handbag, at the office etc …
Best beauty investments – what I spend a bit more on that’s worth it …
“My LED panel. I love LED and you can really see the benefits from being consistent so I invested seven years ago and it’s one of the best purchases I made. I use the one from Celluma [£1,995stg at www.cellumauk.co.uk. Try Celluma at Floraison salon, Dublin 2, and www.oraskinclinic.ie Sandyford Dublin, and Cork]. It helps with inflammation, making the skin clearer and it’s also an amazing way to relax in the evening!”
Most recent purchase …
“ByMario lip liner in the shade Dimity (a great nude) [€31.92; www.feelunique.com] and Lisa Eldridge Seamless Glide eyeliner in Ground Coffee [€29; www.lisaeldridge.com]. They both blend amazingly well.”
Favourite places to shop for beauty …
“I mostly shop online: I love to shop at Niche beauty, they have a great selection and fast delivery. In Paris I like Nose to find niche perfume brands.”
All-time favourite beauty item …
“So hard to choose! A good SPF is a must for me.”
I’m coveting …
“The new Victoria Beckham perfume line, especially the Positano one. I love to mix scents and try different ones. Also the Blue Indigo skincare line by Tatcha seems great but unfortunately it’s not available in France yet [Try Space NK]. And I have yet to try the Haus Labs make-up by Lady Gaga.”
The loveliest perfume bottle on my dressing table …
“Our signature fragrance Parfum de Peau [€80; www.aime.co], I love it. My husband wears it too and I love the way it evolves differently on each skin. It has ambroxan in it, a special molecule that makes it very addictive.”
My home fragrance …
“The candle Le Salon en Hiver by David Mallet is one of my favorite home fragrances.”
One foundation I swear by …
“Our SPF skincare foundation [from €39; www.aime.co]. I have rosacea and it’s very tricky to find a foundation that covers my redness without making my skin react or look cakey. Our foundation has buildable coverage and it features skincare ingredients such as alpha bisabolol that make it very soothing for sensitive and problematic skin. It’s like a filter for your skin.”
My beauty ethos …
“Less is more.”
Try the Aime Advent Calendar 2023, limited edition, €175; www.aime.co.
