The women behind luxury botanicals brand Chantecaille reveal their beauty secrets
Luxurious skincare and philanthropic makeup created to make women’s lives “easier, healthier and more beautiful”: by marrying science and nature, CHANTECAILLE has become known for its high-performance, scientifically forward formulas and coveted conservation collections, all of which contain nourishing natural botanicals. Here, the three women behind the environmentally considerate beauty empire share their beauty rules and insider tricks…
“At the heart of each of these Chantecaille beauty regimes are simple skincare steps that are guaranteed to give you a healthy and radiant complexion
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The Chantecaille women know all about beauty. In fact, Sylvie, Olivia and Alex Chantecaille, who founded the family-owned global beauty brand are what you could call beauty experts. What sets the Chantecaille family apart is its core commitment to conservation, creating innovative products that work in harmony with nature – inspired by, and used in tandem with, some of nature’s most powerful botanicals.
At the heart of each of these women’s beauty regimes are simple skincare steps that are guaranteed to give you a healthy and radiant complexion. “I have dry, sensitive skin with some sun damage – I unapologetically love the sun,” explains Sylvie Chantecaille. “I always use Gold Recovery Mask, especially in the summer. It’s the only thing that repairs my skin overnight – by sleeping in this mask, I know I am always going to wake up with great skin.” What’s more, Sylvie’s daughters, Olivia and Alex, totally agree. Olivia Chantecaille remedies her sensitive skin with the same mask, while Alex Chantecaille says it refreshes her skin and boosts brightness.
Over the last year, many of us have increased the amount of time we spend in front of a computer screen. Olivia Chantecaille quickly noticed the detrimental effect this was having on her skin so was determined to create a solution. “I first noticed the effect my computer screen was having on my eyes. Then I realized that, if this was damaging my eyes, it must be damaging my skin too. Our Blue Light Protection Hyaluronic Serum is hydrating and lightweight, with multiple benefits to the skin – from blue-light protection, thanks to botanicals like nasturtium flower extract and fermented extract, to long-term moisture from tamarind extract and a blend of hyaluronic acids to plump the skin and soften wrinkles.”
“This serum awakens, smoothes, clarifies and firms – think of it as an espresso shot to the skin.
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“As for the area under my eyes, Chantecaille Stress Repair Concentrate+ has helped enormously.” This eye cream uses caffeine, which awakens the skin and soothes puffiness, reduces wrinkles and fine lines. And, because it contains bell pepper stem cell extract, it also brightens and improves circulation immediately. “Now, protecting my skin from blue light has become as normal as wearing a seatbelt in the car – it’s something I always do without even thinking about it,” says Olivia.
Sometimes, we just need targeted skincare that delivers on its claims – and Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Serum+ does just that. Sure to become your new skincare staple, this intelligent serum has been created by the trio to protect and heal from blue light, while also firming and plumping the skin. “My skin is pretty normal, if not a bit dry,” explains Alex Chantecaille. “I do what I can to keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay, and Bio Lifting Serum+ does that while adding a much-needed hit of mega-moisture. It really does plump, lift and repair my skin”.
“I live outdoors,” says Sylvie Chantecaille, “so I need skincare that repairs – and our new botanically powered Bio Lifting Serum+ keeps my usually-dry skin incredibly nourished and hydrated.” This rich and peptide plumping serum also comes with a delicious rose scent, which works like aromatherapy to soothe and reduce stress.
Meanwhile, if your skin is need of a morning pick-me-up, Olivia Chantecaille gets her glow from the beauty brand’s Radiance Elixir. “One of the most exciting ingredients in this serum is a skin-awakening peptide that boosts skin’s barrier lipid production and awakens the skin. It helps your skin adjust to the circadian rhythm of the sun – which is crucial because your skin cells perform different tasks in the morning and at night. This serum awakens, smoothes, clarifies and firms – think of it as an espresso shot to the skin.”
“Sometimes, we just need targeted skincare that delivers on its claims – and Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Serum does just that
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And what’s more appealing than skincare that works double time while you sleep? That’s the premise behind Chantecaille’s new Gold Recovery Intense Concentrate PM, which has quickly become a non-negotiable night-time booster for Alex Chantecaille. “It has noticeably helped with my fine lines, while lifting my skin and making it look extra radiant come the morning – it’s like I’ve just had a laser treatment, fresh from the dermatologist!”