Beauty
Bathroom Talk with Emma Hoareau, the skinfluencer who's all about self-care
She shines through her approach to natural beauty, her unapologetic vision, and her holistic take on wellness. Emma Hoareau is one of those inspiring experts who shares everything she knows about the art of self-care—effortlessly and authentically—on social media. Meet the French-British skinfluencer with a beauty shelf worth exploring.
Have you always been interested in skincare and wellness?
“I think I’ve always been interested in overall wellness. I was a gymnast growing up, so I was very aware of my body and what it could do – and the importance of looking after it, whether that was long baths or stretching! I also developed acne in my early teens, so I had to find lots out (this was pre-Google or social media!), so that’s when I started to learn more about ingredients and what my skin needed. That began my passion, I think.”
You advocate for a more authentic approach to beauty. What does this philosophy mean to you?
“For me, beauty is not necessarily about how things look visually, but also the energy behind someone or something. You can be ‘beautiful’ on paper but have an inauthentic energy. Also, so much these days online is behind filters, and people turn to injectables so easily! For me, it’s working to the best of what you have, rather than altering it completely. Finding the beauty within so that it shines out, rather than hiding it away.”
Can you walk us through your current skincare routine?
In the Morning:
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Pai Skincare Phaze Rebalance Gel Cleanser
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Sunday Riley B3 Nice Rebalancing Serum
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BioEffect Eye Contour
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BioEffect Hydrating Cream
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Oh My Cream Skincare Sun Fluid SPF50
In the Evening, I use:
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Dermalogica PreCleanse Oil
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Oh My Cream Skincare Cleansing Foam
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REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Flow Tonic Daily AHA Tonic
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Dermalogica Hydrating Serum
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Pai Skincare BioRegenerate Rosehip Oil
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Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
What’s one skincare tip, technique, or product that has truly been a game-changer for you?
“Niacinamide. My skin never reacted super well to Vitamin C, it gave me brightening but was too acidic for me, so I love Niacinamide (vitamin b3) as it gives me all the brightening effects of Vitamin C, no reaction and also the added benefit of helping skin barrier, calming the skin, reducing breakouts and helping hydration.”
Beyond skincare, what other wellness practices do you incorporate into your daily life to feel your best?
“I love journaling, meditating and and practising mantras. All the classics, really. I’m also super into Human Design, and learning more about my energetics opened a whole new world for me to understand myself and those around me more deeply. I think if we can stay authentic to what is truly for us, then we will always feel good.”
What is your ultimate self-care ritual when you need to reset and recharge?
“A bath full of magnesium flakes, bath oil, a big cup of tea and a lovely candle burning. Taking to time to fully melt and not look at my phone and be present in the moment with nyself always helps me reset.”
You have such a strong creative eye—what inspires you, both in beauty and beyond?
“Everything! Books I read, the nature I see on my morning walk, the people around me. Beauty really is everywhere; we just have to be open to seeing it. “
Find Emma on Instagram @emmahoareau
Discover her skincare brand Sancta right here.
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