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Bathroom Talk with Dolores Doll, founder of Ivine

Model, entrepreneur and founder of the nail polishes and stickers brand, Ivine, Dolorès Doll is undoubtedly one of those sunny personalities who inspire us both with their glow and their ability to multiply beautiful projects. Let's meet this creator and fan of clean beauty...

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Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Dolorès, I was born in Paris, I was spotted in a pharmacy at the age of 15 by a modeLling agency and my career began... I then travelled a lot and was lucky enough to work for houses like Jacquemus, Chloé and Longchamp. When I was pregnant with my first child, I decided to embark on a new project, IVINE, a brand of nail polishes and stickers.

 

Why a nail polish brand?

When I was a model, I discovered what goes on behind the scenes in this profession: the artistic directors, the photographers, the makeup artists and so on. And this aspect of the shoots always made me want to do something. So I wanted to create something of my own and not just model, which is why I don't model for my brand, if at all, because I want to break away from modelling. I've been wearing nail polish since I was 14. Sometimes I change them every day to match my outfit. When I'm not wearing nail varnish, I don't feel like myself, so creating a nail polish brand was an obvious choice. But the real reason was that after a trip to Japan, with my obsession for nails, I couldn't find what I wanted on the market, so I decided to create a brand that offered a new approach to nail art.

Where do you find the inspiration to keep reinventing your nail stickers?

I'm a curious person, so my inspiration can come from a trip, an exhibition, a film, a photo series in a magazine or an art book. The creation of a board starts with finding a theme that comes from my inspiration at the time. Once I've found the theme, I work with illustrators and we refine it as we go along so that it works well together, especially on nails. At the moment I have a passion for the world of Formula 1, so it's possible that we'll see some of this in the next collections! 

Maison Kitsuné, Longchamp, Ganni... Ivine collaborations are always dreamy! Can you tell us more about the creative process?

I'm lucky enough to have been contacted by all these brands to work on very specific projects with super-inspiring themes each time. For Longchamp, for example, it was to accompany them in their Energy events with an Ivine nail bar all over the world. The theme was sport. Using the colours of the collection, their symbols and our best-sellers, we came up with a board representing their FW24 collection. For Maison Kitsuné, the theme was Los Angeles. In the same process, we took their emblematic symbol: the foxes, and added sunsets, drinks, etc. to enter the world of the collection. It's important to me that the collaboration is always around an event, which has been the case every time. The collaborations with Ivine are endless because we can adapt to any brand and still keep our identity, but I'm very selective about the brands I work with. What's more, future collaborations will probably be with artists rather than brands, which will multiply the number of possible collaborations even more.

What is your vision of beauty and self-care?

I like natural beauty. I don't wear much make-up. Self-care means above all sleeping well; I go to bed very early when I'm not out.

I try not to overwork (which isn't always easy). And taking time out before bed to do my own little beauty rituals.

How do you manage to keep time for yourself?

I don't have many, so I tell myself that it's a period that will pass. I love my job, my role as a mother, so that gives me energy. 

What are your favourite Oh My Cream skincare products that you can't live without?

I use the Oh My Cream Skincare Plumping Oil every night and the SOS Mask (once a week). Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Serum, Les Filles en Rouje Lip Palette and Blush Highlighter Palette. the Ilia Lightshift Cream Highlighter and La Bonne Brosse...

What's your first beauty memory?

The first time I had a manicure and the feeling I left with beautiful hands. 

If nail polish is one of your beauty rituals, what other rituals/activities do you use to take care of yourself daily and recharge your batteries?

I love going to the hammam at the Paris mosque with my girlfriends. Otherwise, in the evening, I apply oil to my face and use a Gua Sha so that it sets well. Hand cream before going to bed, it's become such a superstition that I've been doing it for years.   

What helps you feel good about yourself?

Motherhood gave me self-confidence. 

What beauty tip would you share with your children?

Be happy! That's how you look good. My daughter has the same hair as me, so I'm already teaching her the right habits: brush her hair with La Bonne Brosse

Getting back to Ivine, what do you see for the future of your brand?

I've got a lot of things coming out in 2025 and I'm working on opening a salon. Stay tuned!

 

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