Mathilde Thomas, Co-Founder of skincare brand Caudalie
Meet Mathilde Thomas, the Co-Founder of Caudalie, the French skincare brand that’s known for harnessing the power of the grape, offering clean and environmentally-friendly products that have been developed using natural ingredients from the vine.
As the temperature drops, Mathilde shares her top tips when it comes to looking after your skin and complexion in winter.
Apply SPF religiously: It’s important to protect your skin all year round, not just in summer. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF every day to protect from UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning). Use a thin layer of the Caudalie Anti-Wrinkle SPF for Face every morning after your moisturizer.
Caudalie Anti-Wrinkle SPF50 for Face
Switch up your cleanser: Cleansing is an important step in your skincare routine, but your winter skin might need a more gentle approach so don’t be afraid to switch it up. Opt for a foam cleanser or a cleansing milk, like the Caudalie Almond Cleansing Milk, to avoid drying out your skin. If your skin feels tight after cleansing during winter, try using an oil-based cleanser and rinse off with lukewarm water. Avoid using very hot or cold water while cleansing as this will cause irritation.
Caudalie Vinoclean Cleansing Almond Milk
Don’t forget your vitamin C: Banish dull complexion with an energy-boosting Vitamin C serum to get that healthy winter glow. Dry heat indoors can take its toll on your face, while cold and wind strip it dry outside. Lack of sleep, environmental factors, stress and fatigue can all be visible in your skin. The Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Vitamin C Energy Serum instantly illuminates and replumps the skin for a fresh and revitalised complexion.
Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Vitamin C Energy Serum
Relieve redness: Cold weather and harsh winds lead to your skin becoming more sensitive, red and irritated. It’s important to pamper your skin, keep it hydrated and use calming products to sooth your skin and relieve redness. Caudalie’s Vinosource-Hydra Overnight Recovery Oil helps skin retain moisture and gets rid of dry and flaky skin. Specially formulated for sensitive skin, it reduces redness, soothes skin and delivers long-lasting hydration while you sleep.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Overnight Recovery Oil
Try a thicker moisturizer: Say goodbye to your lightweight summer moisturizer and lather on a hydration hero – the richer the better! As the seasons change, our skin’s needs change too. Switching up this step will make a visible difference and leaves your skin hydrated and supple all throughout the day. The rich Caudalie SOS Intense Moisturizing Cream is as gentle as it is natural, soothing even the most sensitive and dry skin to restore moisture and suppleness.
Caudalie SOS Intense Moisturizing Cream
Exfoliation is key: While you may think exfoliating should be avoided if your skin is feeling dry, the opposite is the case. Gentle exfoliation shifts dead skin cells and will reveal a fresh, even complexion. Mix Caudalie Instant Cleansing Foam with Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream for a light exfoliation without irritating the skin.
Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream
Mist mist mist: We all know hydration is key in winter but moisturizing in the morning is often not enough to last all day. Face mists help combat dry and flaky winter skin and are a great desk-side essential to keep your skin hydrated all day. Caudalie Grape Water moisturises, soothes and refreshes the skin, whilst also reducing sensitivity. It is proven to increase the skin’s hydration rate by 127% – this will really help give your skin that much needed moisture boost throughout the day.
Caudalie Grape Water
See more from the French skincare brand on caudalie.com.