AN EXQUISITE EVENING WITH L’OCCITANE
Spring clean your skincare regime with the simple steps we learnt from L’Occitane.
A beautiful brand, a fabulous setting along with one of the most fashionable magazines of the country, what else do you need for a perfect evening? L’Occitane co-hosted a beautiful skincare workshop with Elle at Elma’s at Amatrra Spa, which we had the chance to attend. The number of people in attendance showed how much the brand is loved, and yes a favourite with us too! It was an interactive workshop that kicked off with a video about Immortelle, also known as the everlasting flower, which is extensively used in the making of L’Occitane products and is an indispensable part of the brand. As the workshop continued, we had the chance to indulge and pamper our skin with some of the best L’Occitane products, concurrently learning the proper technique to apply the and learn some essential skincare tips
The first step was to apply the super hydrating 3D Immortelle Brightening Moisture Mask. Apparently, the mask infuses the skin with moisture and is said to give the hydration of a thousand water molecules at a go. It definitely made our skin smooth and glowing, leaving us feeling refreshed and renewed, after just about five minutes of application. Here’s the trick we learnt to get the best results –
- Boost microcirculation and eliminate toxins: Starting at the chin, gently pinch the skin between the thumb and fingers and glide along the outline of the face, working outwards.
- Smooth the skin: Massage the face with your fingertips, using circular movements.
- Then smooth the palms of the hands over the face several times, from the centre outwards. Remove any excess product with a cotton pad. No need to rinse.
The next step was but obvious, and an easy guess for all those who diligently follow a skincare regime: CTM. Of course, most of us have been doing it for as long as we can remember, but are we doing it right? We started off by gently cleansing the face with Immortelle Precious Cleansing Foam, followed by toning our face with Immortelle Essential Water helped to soothe the skin thanks to its fresh and enveloping texture. Apply it in one quick motion with a cotton pad over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. The last step was to moisturize the skin. We were asked to choose between two serums, Immortelle Precious Youth Serum and Immortelle Brightening Essence, from the same range, depending on our skin and skincare concerns.
We completed the routine with a BB Cream, L’Occitane Sublime Beauty Cream. The complete experience was exhilarating, from the setup to the lessons we took back with us. We had arrived at the event after a full working day, weary but eager and left feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and glowing!
What we learnt –
Shruti: “To use the right products for your skin”
Ajita: “How to properly infuse your skin with the benefit of a face mask”
