Summer has arrived and with it the sun, sandy beaches and coconut palms (for some!).
For all those who don’t go on vacation (or for whom fine sand rhymes with Paris plage)
I have the solution!
A short list of the perfect products to make you feel like you’re on vacation, but still at home.
Orange sugar body scrub Ba
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Inspired by Mesopotamian tradition, this exfoliant delivers a pleasant orange blossom fragrance that transports us to the heart of Jordan, where it originated. Sugar, which has been used since antiquity in oriental beauty rituals, provides a deliciously relaxing moment. Cleansed of impurities, the skin becomes smooth and silky to the touch.
The plus: after this scrub, you feel lighter and more relaxed, your body is as soft as silk, and it’s a real treat!
Minus : attractive packaging, but a little bulky, so we won’t be able to carry it in our luggage this summer, which is a real shame.
Order Baïja products
Baïja products online at
:
www.baija.com or
www.tresor-vert.com
Orange blossom scrub price: 17
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Secret de Madagascar by Sol Esta
Inside a coconut lies an exceptional facial treatment with a name as intriguing as it is appealing: Secret de Madagascar.
Behind this exotic name lies an exfoliating facial treatment based on vanilla and chocolate. Its exquisite fragrance takes us on a gourmet voyage during the shower, and stays on the skin for a long time afterwards, which is rare for this type of product. The packaging, a real coconut, brings a touch of escape to our bathroom, much to our delight. Gentler than conventional scrubs because it lacks the rough particles, this product is particularly suitable for sensitive skin. After use, skin appears more toned, with a clearer, more luminous complexion. Fresh and moisturized, our skin is ready to face the sun and salt water.
The plus points : this product should be left on the face for a few moments, so that our skin can make the most of its benefits. Then simply massage the product into the face, giving it a firmer texture. We’ll then be able to benefit from its exfoliating action, and our skin will look like new.
Secret de Madagascar kills two birds with one stone: mask and scrub. In short, it’s a very practical product for travelling light (in fact, it’s already in my suitcase!).
Secret de Madagascar: €46
Available at Sol Esta spas: http://www.solesta-spa.com/
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Organic apricot lip balm by Aroma
Coral is the big make-up trend of the summer (as is the orange lipstick seen on the Prada catwalks). Orange lip balm is a must-have summer beauty tool. Its balm texture is light on the mouth (which is appreciated in summer) and more discreet than lipstick. It’s also more moisturizing and protective than a lip gloss, so it’s got everything to please! The BIO d’Aroma balm comes in a small frosted glass jar that’s perfect for carrying with you wherever you go. Enriched with nourishing, anti-agingApricot vegetable oil, this balm smells of apricot-filled summer gardens.
Plus: This balm gives lips a very natural coral color, so you can follow the trend without going overboard.
Organic apricot lip balm by Aroma (available in organic stores): 4.50€
result after applying two coats of apricot balm:
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Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or
A classic for all those who spend their vacations in the sun, Huile Prodigieuse by Nuxe needs no introduction. Indispensable for enhancing tanning and nourishing the skin, it contains no less than 6 precious plant oils: Borage, Oily extracts of St John’s Wort, Sweet Almond, Camellia, Hazelnut and Macadamia Nut.
This oil really melts into the skin, leaving no greasy after-feel. Slight golden reflections then appear on our bodies, making us feel instantly more glamorous. Don’t worry, the gold highlights are very discreet, so you won’t end up with a body entirely covered in glitter – far from it!
The plus : This product transforms our skin into the skin of a goddess! Our skin looks even more beautiful thanks to the multi-faceted golden reflections, and immediately becomes very soft after applying the oil.
Minus: The bottle’s capacity is derisory. You have to use a lot of product to cover your whole body, which necessarily empties the bottle very quickly. The scent of this oil is relatively strong and very particular, so I advise you to smell this product before buying it.
Huile Prodigieuse Or by Nuxe: €23
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Marie Jablonski
-beauty journalist-