Louise, the inspiration behind our foundations for dark skin

Louise, who inspired our makeup for dark skin, tested our Voile de teint and she loves it.

She tells us all about it!

There is an expression that says: “Dare is to have.” Yes, that one, I stole it from that dear Alfred... de Musset. 

I’ll tell you.

My name is Louise, mom of two wonderful 9 and 11-year-old boys. 

I was born under the beautiful and warm sun of Africa. Let me tell you, healthy and skin-friendly beauty products for our complexion are not exactly easy to come by.

During my puberty and even my pregnancies, I was lucky enough not to suffer from acne. I had always had beautiful skin. 

Then, my mid-thirties arrived! Pimples here and there. I tried everything: “healthy” products bought at the pharmacy, recommended by dermatologists, makeup from “big-name” companies, at exorbitant prices. Nothing worked. 

Then, Jacynthe crossed my path at my boys’ school. Our youngest children became friends. I didn’t dare ask her at first. And one day, I said to myself... “go for it, worst-case scenario she’ll say no.”

I went for it: “Jacynthe, if you make beauty products for dark skin, I’ll buy them.”

She replied: “Listen, we’ll think about it!”

I never would have imagined that my request would be realized so quickly! In just a few months, she knocked on my car window just before the Christmas holidays. She handed me a box and said: “Try this out for us and give us your opinion!”

Let me tell you, I had to force myself not to burst into tears because I was so happy.  

And here we are, barely a year and a day later, wearing this wonderful Voile de teint, lightweight, gentle on my skin, and even contributes to its well-being and health. It doesn’t transfer onto clothes; it stays and absorbs to nourish. No more pimples, just beautiful, soft, healthy skin. Unlike other products we’re used to. I’m so happy and delighted to wear it. In short, I absolutely love it. 

In short, I absolutely love it. Thank you so much, Jacynthe!

My other favorite? 

I was telling you about my two boys earlier. Yes, two wonderful “coffee-and-cream” boys with beautiful, long curly hair.

Sunday afternoons are for the “Sunday hair care” ritual, which means, since they were little, spending hours in the bath washing, detangling, and styling their hair for the week. This obviously includes fighting to detangle their hair! Doux bébé was, too, quite a wonderful discovery, another favorite! Since it’s been part of the ritual... in just 30 minutes per child, everything is done, so quickly that my youngest always asks if he can stay in the bath a little longer to soak a bit.

No more fighting and “no, it’s not my turn first!!!”. Sunday afternoons are now full of gentleness, joy, and good humor!