Illustrator, photographer, street style authority, writer,
creative director, beauty lover, artist… Since bursting onto the
scene with her
blog just over 13 years ago, Garance
Doré has established herself as the ultimate icon within the
fashion industry. Prior to the blog, she worked as a freelance
illustrator in her home country of France, and since she’s built a
worldwide community of loyal followers by way of her gorgeous
artwork, witty yet bitingly relatable blog posts, and her own
namesake line of stationery and gifts via Atelier
Doré. Not to mention, she’s served as creative director for
some of the most prestigious fashion and beauty brands in
existence—Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Dior, Prada, Chopard,
Tiffany & Co., L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, J.Crew, Net-a-Porter,
and more—making her one of the most influential household names
within the fashion set. In a word (or two), Doré is quite
fabulous.  

Considering her love for all things
beauty, it wasn’t surprising when Doré recently partnered with
one of the most iconic brands in the business of good
skin, La
Mer. With the goal of sharing her connection to “empowered
aging,” plus her unique relationship with La Mer and its roster
of cult-loved products, the two have joined forces to celebrate the
re-formulation and brand-new launch of another icon, The
Regenerating Serum ($365).

Targeting relevant issues like inflammation and skin
sensitivity, the new-and-improved serum features a host of new
features to further enhance signature MVPs like the brand’s
trademark
Miracle Broth. Now, unique additions like Energy Suspension
Technology foster a more advanced ingredient delivery system
essentially “cradling” and evenly dispersing product across the
skin for superior absorbency and penetration. Not to mention, La
Mer has outdone itself with a brand-new ingredient
altogether—the new Metabolic Ferment. 

Composed of concentrated plant stem-cell ingredients,
glutathione, and brightening powerhouse niacinamide, this new
formulaic kid on the block kicks collagen production into overdrive
and, in effect, curbs the look and formation of fine lines and
wrinkles. 

To get the scoop on how Doré incorporates the new serum into
her daily regimen and to learn about her approach to aging and
beauty, we interviewed the French icon on all things skincare,
ritual, French, and more. Keep scrolling—there’s so much
refreshing wisdom ahead. 

“One
of the things I’ve loved lately is participating in removing the
old narratives around aging—skin can be absolutely beautiful at
any age. My skin has never been better, and I have never felt
better. Honestly, I don’t feel ‘old,’ and I don’t really have an
approach to aging except for working on my interior life and
protecting and nurturing my skin, which is what I have always done
since I was a teen. “I think women should take it into their own
hands to define what beauty is for them. We’ve been so trained to
look on the outside to define ourselves. A little bit of stress is
not bad if it drives you to take things into your own hands and
tell yourself, I am the one defining who I am and how I am
beautiful. I have no interest in your standards. I am my own
standard.”

“My
most empowered self is grounded in my authenticity, learning who I
am and letting go of who I am not. This allows me to be more
present not only within my own life but more present to those
around me as well. It’s one of my greatest secrets to
happiness.” 

“I
have always had a true reverence for icons—whether it’s a brand
or person. For instance, La Mer’s approach to beauty is powerful
yet simple, with manageable rituals, which I love because I am
busy. “As far as iconic women I draw inspiration from… Lauren
Hutton, Marisa Tomei, and any woman who has a bounce in her step
and a confident ‘I know who I am’ look in her eyes. That person is
my inspiration; it’s who I want to be.”

“I
have always been a minimalist with makeup; it works for me. I do
pay very close attention to my skin, but it’s also important for me
to let it live. I think wrinkles are beautiful, and when I have a
pimple, I laugh about it. To me, our skin is the reflection of our
health and vitality. If it looks nourished, plump, and dewy, I am
happy. I feel good. “In terms of treatments, I do try a lot of
things, I love anything that’s not too invasive. I keep it in
moderation. I don’t want to do too many lasers because I love my
freckles, even if some of them are probably sun stains by now. 
“I’d say that when we’re young, we spend a lot of time looking at
what we don’t like, and it’s quite a waste of time.”

“My
daily skincare routine is honestly very simple, but I make sure
it’s never mindless. These routine moments, like applying a serum,
can become real rituals if you pay attention. I’m convinced that if
you pay real attention, your skin feels it. “For example, I really
love the La Mer Regenerating Serum ($365) because it gives my skin
the perfect bounce and resilience, so that’s exciting because I
don’t wear a lot of makeup! I always hydrate my whole skin, from
my toes to my hair, every day. I feel like it’s done wonders, and
it’s a ritual I’ve held sacred throughout my entire life.”

“I
actually think most clichés about French beauty are quite
right—I really do! I feel like French women have a ‘don’t care’
attitude about standards that give them a real sense of power.
“Often, it’s not how we look on the outside that ages us—it’s how
we feel on the inside. So being irreverent and embracing who we
are, without making excuses or hiding our age, is an important part
of French women’s appeal.”

The
cult lip balm of all cult lip balms—it smells like a peppermint
patty but smooths away all signs of fall and winter chap with luxe,
velvety ease. 

The
sky is the limit where this new gloss-treatment hybrid is
concerned. Wear it on its own for a subtle sheen coupled with
noticeable plumping perks, layered over the balm for an additional
blanket of hydration and protection, or use it as a base or topcoat
in league with your favorite lipstick; it promises automatic
elevation. 

The
original icon, this creamy formula brims with moisturizing
ingredients your skin is craving (this time of year especially), in
addition to La Mer’s hero ingredient, the Miracle Broth. Described
by the brand as “a renewing elixir derived from self-regenerating
giant sea kelp,” it’s melded with pint-sized moisturizing spheres
that have the ability to deeply penetrate pores so ingredients are
delivered and absorbed with higher efficiency. To dip your toe into
the magic, we recommend opting for this handy 15mL version. 

When
you have no time for any other kind of self-care or extended beauty
ritual, this rich eye cream (and ultra-soothing applicator) is a
relaxing, ultra-renewing alternative. A little goes a long, long
way—it spreads like butter—so believe us when we say the
balk-worthy pricetag is 110% a worthwhile beauty investment. 

The
Concentrate might just be one of the most prized skincare
possessions of the majority of beauty editors I know. Made for
layering pre-moisturizer, it’s specifically geared toward those
with irritation or discoloration concerns like redness,
dehydration, or pigmentation, Plus, it gifts skin with a satiny
finish that looks beautiful under makeup. 

If you’re
a masking addict, you’ve not yet lived until trying La Mer’s
super-charged six-pack of masks. With one application, you’ll trick
your skin into thinking it received a facial five times the price,
and thanks to features like Japanese skin-hugging technology and
millions of jet-spun micro-fibers, you’ll also have a glow-worthy
antidote for any kind of skin woe or before a big event. 

We
get it—$120 is a lot to sacrifice for a foundation, but it’s also
important to remember this isn’t your average foundation. You’ll
find it tucked inside the kits of practically every celebrity
makeup artist, and its skin-perfecting magic lies in the brand’s
signature skincare ingredients the brand has carried over like
the Miracle Broth, Velvet Algae, and a specialized Color Capsule
Technology that prevents oxidization—aka that annoying thing when
your foundation changes color. 

Like
an actually effective lip balm or an amazing cream, a truly stellar
hand cream is maddeningly hard to come by. This one by La Mer is a
standout and can be found inside the highly covetable bags of every
fashion and beauty insider. It’s silky, nourishing, and the
preventative secret for age-defying hands.  Up next: 28 Holy
Grail Skincare Products That Cost Less Than $5 Per Wear

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