When their
facialist
isn't taking care of their skin, celebrities follow their own facial care routine.
According to numerous interviews given in various international media, it seems that a particular moisturizer often comes back among their favorites.
The lucky one?
Against all expectations, it is not an expensive treatment, but a cult and affordable product from pharmacies: the Aquaphor repair balm from the German brand Eucerin, which costs 9.70 euros.
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For example, singer Beyoncé says she slathers it on her face in the evenings, leaving it on all night like a mask, as she revealed in the American edition of
Elle
in 2010. And Nicole Kidman d nod: “It costs nothing and it's amazing for the dry skin I have. I apply it on my face and it's very, very beneficial", in
Allure
magazine
in 2013. As for Daniel Martin, Meghan Markle's regular makeup artist (who notably took care of her beauty during her marriage), he uses it constantly on his clients to hydrate the skin and give a glow to the complexion, as he revealed in an interview with the American site
E!
in 2018: "Aquaphor will give you the same texture [as a highlighter], especially in photos [when applied] on the highlighting points of the face", he assures.
Eucerin Aquaphor Repair Balm
Eucerin
A formula for success
This treatment launched ninety years ago in the United States, where it is recommended by dermatologists, is the ally of very dry and damaged skin.
What made it successful?
Its minimalist formula, non-comedogenic, without preservatives or perfume, which consists of only 7 ingredients.
At the top, a trio of moisturizing active ingredients based on panthenol (or pro-vitamin B5), bisabolol and glycerin which promotes skin regeneration (supporting clinical results).
Two emollient waxes then form a kind of protective "coat" on the surface by creating a semi-occlusive film, like a barrier against external aggressions.
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The thick formula of the Aquafor balm will not necessarily be suitable for all skin types (especially oily) for daily use on the face in the morning (especially on those who make up their complexion). But there are many other ways to enjoy its benefits. The proof, Charlize Theron admitted that she had adopted it in a completely different way after having applied it to the skin of her daughter: “The doctor recommended it to Jackson. When I started using it on [her], I realized it was one of the best hand creams ever. Great on the lips too,” she told
InStyle
magazine in 2013.
Cracked skin, small irritations, hands assaulted by the cold, croc effect, chapping or crevices... This all-purpose balm will easily find its usefulness in a winter beauty routine.
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