Presents for me

French women take their beauty regimens very seriously and pass on their anti-aging secrets from one generation to the next. It's not hard to imagine that French beauty products are of very fine quality, smell delicious and make one's life feel more special. Over the past few years, I have discovered some French brands I like very much that are hard to come by or quite expensive in the States. Today, I went shopping for some beauty supplies to bring back home. They will be my daily reminders of the beautiful place I have been these past days.

Caudalie makes skin-care products using grapeseed oil and other parts of the grapes from Bordeaux vineyards. I bought two of their Vinosource Creme Sorbet moisturizer. From Nuxe, I purchased their hand and nail cream, which was a 2-for-1 special, important because my hands are always so dry in the winter. And from Klorane, I picked up a peony shampoo for sensitive scalps and also their famous Dry Shampoo with Nettles, which is a favorite product used by models. I have seen it mentioned in several fashion magazines. I am looking forward to trying it. Of course, the saleswoman also gave me some Caudalie samples. I left the shop feeling giddy and glad that I made a little time for me today.