V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Jul 06, 2014

Sunscreen Secret

 

Summer BEauty, Secrets, Sunscreen, French Essence

 

I have a confession.

I don’t much like sunscreen.

I know I am not meant to say that.

I don’t like the feel, the smell or the idea.

 

Whenever I can I seek out the shade, wear a hat or stay inside.

After half a life lived in Australia, I understand the perils of those warming rays… and I am one of those types that burn, who takes on the appearance of a lobster and promptly blisters and peels.

Not so much a glow as a fire… that’s me and sun… not a match made in heaven.

 

The truth is I enjoy the sun, lap it up really… especially after a cold and damp European winter.

Nothing feels as re-energising as sunlight and heat on the back… even squinting into the light makes a welcome change from the months of darkness.

As much as I don’t like to wear sunscreen… I always do and in particular on my face and neck… and hands.

 

I have been meaning to tell you about my fantastic find last summer… an SPF 50 primer from Chantecaille. This sunscreen is incredible.

sounding like a copy writer… I know… but it’s true… :)

Most importantly it works, no burn.

One application lasts forever and I usually only apply it in the morning, unless it’s a beach holiday or pool party.

I test drove it everyday last summer… where the sun is hot and fierce… nothing, not a tinge of pink.

I gave it to two of my besties in London… they raved.

 

I’m thinking I need to try more products from this range…  if they are half as good as this sunscreen… then I am in… xv

 

Sunscreen Secret

chantecaille at nordstrom  //  chantecaille at space.nk.apothecary  // chantecaille at bloomingdales

 

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