Many of you have asked what are my beauty routines on the boat. Most of the products that I use that you can see above, are things I've used for many years. I've always been frugal with makeup so not much has changed since I moved from land to a boat but these are the things that I find essential for myself:
Jean Paul Gaultier's perfume Fragile. I've had this for as long as I remember, occasionally replaced it with something else, but I always come back to the fact that this is the fragrance for me. It's not in production any longer so pretty hard to find these days if you haven't stocked up that is.
Chanel's No 5, rarely used as it is a bit too heavy in my humble opinion, but I'd add one tiny spray of it on top of my regular perfume when I am in that type of mood or for an exciting occasion.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion creme. Amazing cleanser that should be used only a few times per week. It consists of micronized small shells that cleanses the skin and its pores very properly. Skin feels amazing, though a bit red to begin with, after a treatment.
Estée Lauder's Hydrationist Maximum Moisture Creme. This is an amazingly moisturizing facial creme which is a great remedy for a bit dry or normal/mixed skin. Perfect for my lifestyle when spending much time in saltwater and sun. It isn't greasy the least bit so it doesn't clog up the pores either, which me with partly oily skin must beware of. It's light but moist if you know what I mean. I don't use facial creme everyday as I mostly have my normal sun protection on, but when I'm dry or a bit burnt in the evening, this is the way I'd go.
Dove alcohol free powder deodorant. Could be any alcohol free dry powder deodorant really, as long as it functions well in the heat.
Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Lip Creme. It has spf 15 so could work well in the sun too, although I prefer something with spf 40 or 50 when spending all days on the beach or while sailing. This eight hour creme is good for nights, after swim or beach or basically anytime when not in direct sunlight for a longer period of time. Super moisturizing as all eight hour creme products by EA.
Chanel's nail polish. I don't use much nail polish lately but when I do I have a collection of these onboard. Preferably clear or light pink during summer.
Chanel Soleil tan de Chanel. A four facette bronzing powder for nighttime. I love this shit.
Chanel Poudre Universielle Libre, natural finish loose powder. Used only on absolute rare occasions nowadays, but great to have when shooting photos for the blog to give a matte skin, or nighttime when skin is oily and you look for as perfect result as possible.
YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara black. No I don't use waterproof mascara as I'm too lazy to wash it off with oily products. I rather use only water and a mild soap to wash my face in the night.
There's also an eyeshadow trio from Clinique in use every now and then, the palette I have is called totally neutral with light brownish tones. Suits me well nighttime and one of the tones are great to use with a brush to enhance the color of my eyebrows.
I also use a few sunblocks, body lotions and hair products which I will show you in another post.
11 comments:
I've recently discovered Boscia B.B. Cream - it is HEAVENLY and perfect for the boat. It's a primer, tinted moisturizer, sunscreen, skin firming lotion all in one. On days when we are getting off the boat to go to dinner, or to a party, I put a little on, dust a little powder or bronzer, and my face looks as though I'm wearing foundation, but without the heavy feel of makeup. It's my new makeup must-have.
I love the EA 8-hour lip balm, and all of the 8-hour stuff in general!
Another of my favorite that works well for our lifestyle as well is the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion, I use it as an every day face moisturizer...
Seems like we are going to arrive too late to see you in the Caribbean, but there is some talk of Pacific on our side so we might see you on another ocean next year... Hope you guys are doing well!
Nathalie
Melody: I never heard of Boscia B.B. before, sounds great.
Nath: Oh that old classic, Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion.. I might get that one too as the one from Estée Lauder contains a bit of perfume, and I believe Clinique's doesn't? We hope to see you guys in Pacific next year!
P.S: Your link to your blog doesn't work Nathalie when I click your profile picture. Maybe it's the point, otherwise you must change in the settings to "profile visible for public" or something like that..
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Oh my goodness, T, you have GOT to try my partners cosmetic range from French Polynesia - it's heaven.
Looks to nm elke you can order the JPG Fragile on Amazon.
Thanks so much for this post. I'm about to go leave my New York City life behind for life on a sailboat with my boyfriend and have been curious about how I should adjust my beauty routine. I have a feeling I'll be relying on Dove Beauty Bars a lot more heavily as they're great for face and body. Thanks for all the tips!
I gave up all the "beauty" products. I've been using only occasionally coconut oil for dry skin and mineral cosmetics very very infrequently. My skin is better than it's ever been in my life. I just turned 38. I'm afraid at this point based on my experience I'd say most of the beauty care products are wonderfully marketed, unnecessary ways for companies to get my money.
Love the LV makeup bag!!!
It's probably in the other post coming up but what sun lotion do you use for your face? I've been thinking about this a lot lately, because since you use it everyday it must be something that's not the least bit oily and doesn't clog your pores (which is exactly the problem I've always had with my sun lotions...).
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