Did you read the profile of Francis Kurkdjian in the New Yorker? His mom wore Madame Rochas. Yes, the man who created Baccarat Rouge, maybe the most iconic scent in recent history, grew up with this aldehydic powder-heavy lady-like perfume, so I had to pull it out and wear it again. I love how long-lasting and concentrated it feels for an eau de toilette, and the soapy sandalwood in the base. This is a nostalgic forgotten classic scent but refreshing after a week of heavier ambers. Trends always go from one extreme to another, so maybe one day the pendulum will swing the other way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It certainly has in skincare. If you’ve been following, for the past couple of years, we’ve been seeing the glass skin trend. You can’t miss it if you spend a minute on the clock app. A 20-year-old with glossy skin, ring light on, sharing the skincare routine. If you’ve heard of the glazed doughnut skincare, you’re on the right track. But now recently, I’ve been seeing the release of more mattifying skincare too. Have people finally realized that what looks good on camera, maybe isn’t practical for real life? Maybe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My favourite is the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo+ lotion. It hydrates but a tiny bit of salicylic acid in the formula keeps my skin for getting greasy even with sunscreen on. Makeup on top seems to last and last. The cleanser is great but the moisturizer is my favourite. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Vichy Laboratories had a Mineral 89 Hyaluronic acid serum, but now they’ve got a matte sorbet too. In the past, creams of this type have pilled, but skincare technology has come a long way, and while this cream looks matte, it goes on like water and absorbs into your skin.
Usually, matte textures were created thanks to a silicone that sat on top of your skin and blurred any pores, but this cream is actually a moisturizer – it’s perfect for light hydration.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let’s see if this trend makes it to real life.
