Caudalie Spa Inspired Body Scrub

Longing for a trip to the Caudalie Spa at The Plaza Hotel in New York City:

This Crushed Cabernet Scrub on their spa menu would be divine to get rid of dry winter skin and prepare for spring:

Crushed Cabernet Scrub

"The most popular scrub from the Vinothérapie^® Spa. It is an ideal "starter" for your treatments. To regain your skin's radiance and softness, we have developed this scrub with a base of grape-seed, honey, brown sugar and the essential oils of the Contouring Concentrate. The application of the Nourishing Body Lotion combined with our Contouring Concentrate completes this treatment and leaves your skin clean, refined and perfectly smooth. This is an ideal treatment for a slimming program or after being exposed to the sun."

However, if you're like me and a spa trip is not in your near future a homemade version of this scrub is simple and made from fairly basic ingredients you may already have on hand...

 Ingredients:

Grapeseed Oil

Honey

Raw Brown Sugar

Bulk Grapeseeds (count this as an uncommon kitchen item!)

Mix together, step into the shower, scrub scrub scrub, rinse with warm water and follow with a very indulgent moisturizer.  Follow with a nice hot cup of herbal tea or perhaps a glass of red wine à la Caudalie!

If you're lacking in time, you can always purchase this scrub through the Caudalie website, Sephora, or other online retailers:

As you know, I love Caudalie products as I mentioned in this post.  Let me know if you try this and how you like it.  I hope it brings provides a zen moment for you and makes your skin glow.  Have a lovely day, xo Alicia

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French Skincare

It all started with a sample I received ten years ago.  It was Caudalie's Pulpe Vitaminée Moisturizing Cream...the texture, the smell, the effects on my skin... the whole experience had me captivated. 

 

Since then, sure I have strayed and cheated and tried other brands hoping for great results, but have found no other line that offers non-irritating formulas that deliver (even at a bit of a price).

Shortly before the holidays, I ran out of everything! Quelle horreur!!  But my loving family came to the rescue and got me stocked up for a short while.  First and foremost with my twice daily staple:

{Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser}

A delightful foamy cloud dispensed through a pump for thorough, gentle cleansing (yes, even mascara!)

In addition to this cleanser, I am trying two new products:

{Caudalie Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Masque & Vinosource Quenching Sorbet-Crème}

The mask leaves my skin more even-toned, super soft and glowing and the moisturizer is so light it absorbs almost instantly but moisturizes my winter skin perfectly.  Winners!

Other Caudalie faves (particularly for spring and summer perfect skin}...



{Vinopure Matte Finishing Fluid...absolute FAVORITE Caudalie product}



{Vinopure Balancing Concentrate..a lightweight oil to help clear & purify the skin...I know you're cringing that it is oil, but trust me, it works well}

For the record, I am in no way affiliated with or endorsing Caudalie.  I just feel excited when I find products that work among the sea of many.  So, what skincare secrets are you keeping? 

xo, Alicia

Spa day

In need of a spa day, but only have the time for an imaginary one.  For now, I am dreaming of a day at the Viceroy Miami Luxury Spa...

{Treatment Room}

{The Spa Vanity Room}

{Cafe Icon looks like the perfect place to end a relaxing day}