Every evening, I religiously cleanse with Sisley's Lys Blanc Lyslait duo and Lotion Tonique aux Fleurs de Lys. Valmont remains my favorite skincare brand, though currently I'm using Hadali's organic Anti-Aging Complex. Once a week, I exfoliate with Decleor's Phytopeel Aroma Cleanse Exfoliating Cream, followed by a hydrating mask like Omoyé's Precious Mask with marula oil. I've followed this routine for over 20 years—any changes disrupt my skin's balance.
I blow-dry my curls into shape using a Mason Pearson brush. Then, I spritz Leonor Greyl's Lait Luminescence Bi-Phase, tousle with my fingers, twist strands around themselves, finish drying, and release. It's a personal ritual—you must feel the hair to perfect your technique. At the salon (cuts by Richi at David Mallett), I always leave with wet hair, as only I style it just right!
I adore three scents: Ensoleille-moi by Gas and Ambretta by DJ, both amber-infused elixirs that linger on my skin. For evenings, I choose Zadig & Voltaire's Tome 1: La Purité For Her, a project I co-created from concept to launch with founder Thierry Gillier.
I perfect a sheer complexion with Shu Uemura's Powder Libre Matte Medium Light and a hint of Nars Multiple cream blush. For eye impact, I apply Nars' Fez—a brown shade that warms my golden tones, opens my eyes, and intensifies my iris color. I blend it around the eyes with a brush, then fingers for a diffused effect. Evening go-to: smoky eyes with bare lips.
To go red! Fate intervened—my colorist Giorgio at David Mallett long resisted, and whenever he agreed, something always prevented transforming my golden blonde into fiery red.
Twice weekly at Club 50 Foch, I push hard with muscle-building and Thai boxing (trainers Youssef or Momo)—ideal for sculpting the body, honing balance, and sharpening agility. I emerge refreshed, tension-free, and invigorated.
Carol's favorite products
Lys Blanc Lyslait cleansing milk by Sisley, €74.50
Sun protection essential: Institut Esthederm's Bronz Repair Anti-Wrinkle Tanning Cream, €67
Perfect mascara: Estée Lauder's Double Wear Extreme Hold & Length, €28.90
Gentle exfoliator for sensitive skin: Decleor's Phytopeel Aroma Cleanse Exfoliating Cream
Evening perfume: Zadig & Voltaire's Tome 1: La Purité For Her, €65.90
Latest skincare gem: Hadali Anti-Aging Complex, €88
Eye-enhancing makeup: Nars Fez, €25
