A General Guide to Vegan Cosmetics

Discover Everything About Vegan Cosmetics. We Tell You All!

Have you heard about vegan cosmetics but weren't sure what it meant? Vegan, vegetarian...feeling a bit confused? Not to worry, we’ll explain everything!

At Yves Rocher, our products are 100% vegetarian and more than 700 references are Vegan within our offer, across all product categories (skincare, hygiene, make-up, etc.). Yes, but vegan, vegetarian, what does that mean exactly?

What does it mean to be vegan?

It means following a diet called veganism that does not contain animal products or animal by-products (dairy, eggs, and even honey) coupled with a belief against animal cruelty and exploitation. Veganism is an actual lifestyle that reflects ethical choices made in daily life and involves a range of industries like cosmetics and fashion. To recap, being vegan means both following a vegan diet AND living a lifestyle that reflects the same values. For example, not buying leather or wool, not using cosmetics containing animal-derived ingredients like keratin or collagen, etc.

What about Yves Rocher products?

100% vegetarian and more than 700 Vegan references within our offer, across all product categories Yves Rocher is a Brand that places plants at the heart of all its products. This is what has made its identity since its inception 60 years ago. All our products are designed from plants: we select from more than 1,100 ingredients of plant and natural origin studied by our scientific experts, those which are best suited to the cosmetic benefits of each product, which respect the integrity of the skin. and have a lower impact on the planet.

Our products can be considered 100% vegetarian and over 600 of our product formulas are Vegan, and contain no ingredients of animal origin.

On the other hand, when there is no satisfactory alternative, we allow ourselves certain natural ingredients from animal production whose harvest does not harm the integrity of the animals (natural secretions such as honey or beeswax) . These derivatives are used to contribute to the effectiveness of the formulas and to improve the sensory experience of the users. We are committed to offering our consumers vegan alternatives to make-up. That's why we released the Length and Volume mascara in 2021, which are vegan.

So what is the difference between vegan and vegetarian cosmetics?

A vegetarian cosmetic product is a product that does not contain any ingredient from the body of an animal (collagen, animal fats, etc.). A vegan cosmetic is a product that does not contain any ingredient derived from the body of an animal or animal production (eggs, milk, honey, beeswax, etc.) and which is free from animal exploitation.

Are there labels certifying vegan cosmetic products?

There are several vegan certification labels like those of the Vegan Society, PETA and One Voice. These labels certify either the Brand in its entirety or the product. The vast majority of labels do not issue certification to companies exporting to China because the Chinese authorities can decide, completely unilaterally, to themselves test cosmetic products regardless of the Brand before or during their marketing in their territory. Cruelty Free certification, on the other hand, attests to the absence of cruelty to animals, for example from animal testing. Remember that animal testing has been banned in Europe for cosmetic products since 2013.

Are there any regulations governing vegan cosmetics?

There are no regulations governing the designation "vegan" and therefore no regulatory definition of what a vegan product should be.

What about animal testing?

We stopped testing on animals in 1989. We do not test on animals and never endorse animal testing in our finished products or in their ingredients. And it’s not a new thing: the brand actually began fighting animal testing very early on. In 1989, Yves Rocher made a pioneering decision in the cosmetics industry to stop testing our finished products on animals and to replace the tests with alternative methods. In 1992, we won the Gold Medal from the SPA (Society for the Protection of Animals in France) for this initiative.

Give a Second Life to Your Gifts!

Discover 4 ways to give your gift a second life

The end-of-year festivities are always full of surprises and gifts are part of them, for better or for worse!

Didn’t have the best luck at Christmas this year? You got a pair of slippers, a sweater two sizes too big and a foundation that’s shades darker than your complexion for the third year in a row? In short, there were a few misses, as usual! However, leaving them at the bottom of a jar is out of the question, we have solutions to give them a second life!

Surviving Christmas 2021

Stress-free Christmas? Follow these tips & tricks!

We’re here to help you organize your Holiday season in the most stress-free way possible. Follow the guide!

This year, you are determined not to end up running the last minute Christmas shopping marathon on December 24th to get a gift for your cousin, mother-in-law, grandmother, etc. This year, you are determined not to be kept awake, night after night, by thoughts of the Christmas Eve dinner. This year, you are determined to enjoy the Holidays to the fullest.

Remember that the wrapping is important when it comes to Christmas gifts. Customizing it is a good idea; see how fast your gifts get unwrapped! Moreover, if you add your own personal touch, everyone will know in the glimpse of an eye that it’s you who’s giving that fabulous gift.

Lastly, take this opportunity to choose gifts that would make you happy: why not create your own Holiday gift wish list board on Pinterest and share it with your loved ones? This year you could avoid keeping gifts you dare not get rid of or wasting time reselling them online after the Holidays 😉

It’s also important to know when you’ll see the people you’re giving gifts to: whose place are you going over first? Since it’s Christmas, partying with friends is also on the agenda!

You went overboard? Your eyes were bigger than your stomach? There’s no need to panic and certainly no need to waste! Plan on having doggy bags to give to your guests, they’ll get another chance to enjoy your delicious meal and that way, make Christmas Eve last a little longer.

Outside, it is, of course, possible to adorn trees and plants with beautiful tinsels to brighten up your entryway. A small box tree Christmas wreath on your door will have you smile every time you walk in or out your place! It’s worth noting that you should plug the tinsels with lightbulbs to a timer or a multi-socket switch to avoid forgetting the lights on all night long.
The must: solar-powered tinsels!

What are your plans to get all your preparations done as smoothly as possible?

Moisturized, radiant, reinforced!

Discover the Antipollution Daily Serum from the Elixir Botanique family

In the Elixir Botanique product line, let's focus on the daily fortifying antipollution serum.

  1. What is the Elixir Botanique daily fortifying antipollution serum?

A daily serum that strengthens and fights against pollution, for anyone and everyone, whatever your gender, age or skin type, this is what the new Elixir Botanique Serum has to offer. A true shield against daily  external aggressors, it adds radiance to your skin day after day. Skin is instantly detoxified and able to breathe; it is protected against damage caused by pollution, which is responsible for premature aging.

After just 1 month, fine lines and wrinkles appear reduced; skin is fortified and looks healthy and glowing. 

An ultra sensorial texture

Effectiveness: 86% of our consumers, both men and women, claim that their skin feels more moisturized1, 77% claim their skin is strengthened1 and 79% claim their skin is radiant1.

Its ultra-sensorial micro-pearled watery texture was a hit with our testers! 90% of women report a refreshing sensation on their skin when applying the product². 

1 Satisfaction study carried out on 70 women and 35 men aged 25-65 after 1 month of use.

2 Satisfaction survey carried out on 70 women and 35 men aged 25-65 immediately after application.

2- What makes it special?

The Elixir Botanique fortifying antipollution serum is an essential part of your daily skin care routine and can be combined with other products from any Yves Rocher product line.

As well as this, it is the 1st serum that is overconcentrated in ingredients sourced from both land and sea in Brittany to provide you with strong, healthy and radiant skin! Its formula is 5 times more concentrated in ingredients. It contains:

  • Antioxidant Tetraselmis Micro-Algae
  • Oxygenating Nasturtium
  • Antioxidant Aphloia extract
  • Moisturizing Edulis cellular water
  1. How do you use it?

If you don't have a serum: we recommend adding one to your skin care routine: its ultra-light texture penetrates instantly and deep within skin to give it a surge of ingredients while protecting it. Complete your skin care routine by applying a day cream.

If you already use a serum: apply the Elixir Botanique serum in the morning, and a night serum in the evening. Throughout the day it will protect your skin from the pollution you're exposed to. In the evening, choose a serum more targeted and suited to your skin type and needs.

How to use:

Apply morning and evening. Take one or two drops (1 pump) and apply on entire face using smoothing movements from the center outwards.
If necessary (depending on your skin type), apply another couple of drops.

Less density loss, more naturality!

Limit hair mass density loss and keep your scalp healthy

Hair mass density loss isn't the end of the world. Here are our solutions to restore it and keep your scalp healthy.

How does hair loss happen?

First of all, it's important to differentiate between chronic hair loss and reactionary hair loss. The first comes from a reaction to a specific event, like fatigue, stress, pregnancy, taking medication or being on a diet. Women are generally more exposed to this type of hair loss, which can affect the entire scalp. Reactional hair loss is sudden, extreme, and most importantly, temporary. These signs tend to appear around 3 months after the triggering factor.

Then, there is chronic hair loss caused by hormones, which is often hereditary. This mainly happens to men, but women can also fall victim to it as they get older. This type of hair loss can by recognized by a decrease in the length, thickness and volume of the hair over a period of least 6 months.

Which steps should I take to limit hair density loss?

Step 1: Choose the right shampoo. Beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp. The fortifying shampoo contains Agave fructans, which active microcirculation, in combination with a scalp massage, for a perfectly nourished bulb(1) and White Lupin, rich in proteins vital to the balance of hair. Its sulfate-free formula(2) restores hair mass(3) for stronger and healthier hair. Apply it to wet hair. Massage into the scalp in a circular motion for 2 minutes. Rinse. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly.

(1)In vitro test (2)Sulfate-free surfactant (3)Self-evaluation test carried out on 102 consumers after 28 days of use

Step 2: Strengthen and detangle your hair with a good conditioner. The fortifying conditioner contains the same extracts as the shampoo to reinforce its benefits: activate microcirculation, in combination with a scalp massage, for a perfectly nourished bulb(1)  and restore the density of hair mass(2) . Its formula is silicone-free, easily biodegradable and contains 98% ingredients from natural origin.

 (1)In vitro tests (2)Instrumental test of density routine during 3 months of the Shampoo + Conditioner + Cure

Step 3: Treat lifeless hair. Using a shampoo and conditioner sometimes isn't enough.

If you're suffering from reactional hair loss, due to specific and targeted events that cause your hair to lose body, use the serum to strengthen it at its roots, activate  microcirculation, in combination with a scalp massage, for thicker hair.

It can be used all year round, as a treatment or as a follow-up to the Intensive Treatment. 2 to 3 times a week, apply the product on the scalp, section per section, using the precision tip, then massage in circular movements until complete penetration. Do not rinse. 

If you're suffering from chronic hair loss, we recommend using the intensive one-month treatment, which thickens hair(1), strengthens it(2) and revitalizes the hair shaft. Apply ¼ of the pipette onto the roots of dry or wet hair. Do not rinse.

Can I use the SCALP BOOSTER TREATMENT in addition to the INTENSIVE 1-MONTH TREATMENT?

Yes, you can! You can use the INTENSIVE TREATMENT for 1 month, then the SCALP BOOSTER TREATMENT the rest of the year.

 (1)In vitro tests (2)Instrumental test of density routine during 3 months of the Shampoo + Conditioner + Cure

More tips on how to get your luscious locks back.

In addition to the routine recommended above, there are other habits you can adopt to stimulate hair growth.

  • Massaging the scalp when applying shampoo activates microcirculation and allows the products to penetrate more easily into the hair: you should massage gently with your fingertips in circular movements from the nape of the neck right to the top of your head.
  • Hair loss can also be linked to deficiencies, particularly magnesium, zinc and vitamin B. Therefore, you should include zinc-rich foods in your diet such as seafood, meat, dried beans, soya, lentils, whole meal bread, etc. and vitamin-B rich products like meat, fish, vegetables and dairy. Finally, to limit hair loss, avoid using chemical products on your hair as much as possible. Dying or bleaching your hair, for example, damages hair and causes it to fall out. Similarly, heat causes damage to hair, so try to dry it naturally and avoid excessively using straighteners or curling irons. Remember to wear a hat when you're exposed to the sun.

Our Flawless Skin Foundation Tutorial

Follow our advice for a flawless look

Discover our makeup routine for the launch of our new Flawless Skin Foundation

Step 1: prepare your skin & brighten your complexion

For a radiant complexion that stays put all day long, start by preparing skin with a base. The Illuminating Primer, enriched with Cornflower Water, contains fine golden pearls that capture and reflect light for a radiant complexion.

Step 2: neutralize any potential skin discoloration

Use our color correctors to instantly hide any redness, dark circles or veins that bother you. Green neutralizes redness, yellow covers up any blue veins, orange neutralizes dark circles and purple prevents the appearance of any yellow undertones.

Find all of our complexion makeup and accessories here.

Step 3: even out your complexion

After having corrected any color imperfections, next thing to do is conceal the color correctors by applying foundation.

For a completely evened out complexion, use the Flawless Skin Foundation to smooth pores and get the perfect semi-matte finish without emphasizing dry patches on skin. Its high pigmentation means this foundation can last up to 24 hours. But wait, there's more! It's composed of 98% ingredients from natural origin and is enriched with moisturizing Edulis water and fortifying Wild Organic Chamomile.

For medium coverage, apply a small amount of the foundation on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Then, smooth outwards from the center of your face right down to your neck using a brush, sponge or your fingers. For high coverage, apply a second layer. Its light, fluid and non-greasy texture makes it easy to apply. The product blends onto skin and leaves it velvety smooth.

Step 4: correct any remaining imperfection

For a truly flawless complexion, camouflage any remaining imperfection with the Corrector, which contains soothing Cornflower Water. It will last all day long without seeping into any fine line or wrinkle. To conceal dark circles and brighten your eyes, apply the High Coverage Luminous Concealer directly under your eyes. 

Apply the Corretor or High Coverage Luminous Concealer directly onto dark circles or any imperfection. Then, pat with your fingertips or use a brush to blend the makeup onto your skin.

Tip: apply your concealer by forming an inverted triangle under your eyes to hide dark circles for an even more luminous result!

Step 5: apply finishing touches

After having applied your foundation, corrector and concealer, all that's left to do is set everything so that your complexion stays flawless from sunup to sundown.

If you want even more coverage, apply the ultra soft and velvety Complexion Powder. If what you want is to set, mattify and blur your complexion, use the Loose Powder with its universal shade.

Apply the powder using a powder puff or powder brush. Remove any excess by lightly tapping against the powder case. Then, apply onto your entire face, particularly on the T-zone: forehead, nose and chin.

Now it's time for the final touch! The Bronzing Powder will warm up your complexion as well as adding texture and light to it, giving you a natural sun-kissed look.

In contrast, brighten features of your face by using the Highlighter Stick with its subtle and pearly finish. Its two shades guarantee a customized and radiant result.

Choose your fave eye makeup tutorial!

Smoky, colourful, defined... choose the makeup look that best suits your style!

Smoky, colourful, defined... choose the makeup look that best suits your style!

Khaki Look

This tutorial will give you hypnotizing eyes in just a few minutes. For an even more intense result, we suggest using our Intense Metamorphosis Mascara, too.

  1. Apply our Khaki Eyeshadow across your entire eyelid and along the lower lash line, then blend it with a brush.
  2. Next, add our Brown Lifeproof Eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye. Blend it towards the centre of your eyelid.
  3. Finish your look by applying our Intense Metamorphosis Mascara to your upper and lower lashes.

Smoky Brown Look

For an intense, highly graphic look, try this winning trio! Mix the Brown and Plum Lifeproof Eyeshadows and add a touch of the black Waterproof Eye Pencil to the inner lash line.

  1. Apply our Brown Lifeproof Eyeshadow along the upper lash line as well as on the outer corner of your eye, blending it in with a brush.
  2. Repeat this step with the Plum Lifeproof Eyeshadow to add intensity.
  3. Apply our Volume Mascara to your top and bottom lashes.
  4. Complete your Smoky Brown Look with our Waterproof Eye Pencil in black, applying it to your upper and lower lash lines.
  5. For a more luminous effect, add a touch of our Brown Lifeproof Eyeshadow to the inner corner of your eye. Tip: Don't forget to blend!

Pink & Blue Smoky Look

Try mixing these two eyeshadows, for a bold and highly colourful look!

  1. Start by using our Nude Pink Lifeproof Eyeshadow on your lower and upper lash line, as well as the inner corner of your eye.
  2. Then, apply our Midnight Blue Lifeproof Eyeshadow directly to the centre of your eyelid, blending it with a brush.
  3. You can also use our Midnight Blue Lifeproof Eyeshadow along the lower lash line for an even deeper and bolder look! 
  4. Finish your look by adding a touch of our Length Mascara.

Smoky Blue Look

If you want a more defined look to intensify your eyes, this tutorial is for you! To achieve this look, you'll need our Lifeproof Eyeshadow in Brown, Plum and Midnight Blue,  as well as our Waterproof Eye Pencil in Black.

  1. The first step is to apply our Brown Lifeproof Eyeshadow to your eyelids as well as along the lash lines.
  2. Then use our Plum Lifeproof Eyeshadow on the mobile eyelid, without forgetting to blend it in with a brush for a more natural result.
  3. Apply our Midnight Blue Lifeproof Eyeshadow along the lower lash line and blend.
  4. Finish your look with our Black Waterproof Eye Pencil to add some intensity.
  5. Adding a touch of any of our Mascaras that suit you is always a great idea!

Shea Butter

Find out all about shea butter!

Shea butter is a highly appreciated botanical extract at Yves Rocher: discover all about its virtues and origin.

Botanical

Latin name:
Butyrospermum parkii
Common names:
Butter tree, shea tree
Family:
Sapotaceae
Origin:
Common in the African continent from Senegal to Ethiopia

An exceptionally resistant plant

The shea tree has developed defense mechanisms to resist the long dry seasons. Its seeds, scattered at the beginning of the rainy season to increase their chances of survival, go through a form of germination called cryptoge: their exceptional lipid reserves enable them to develop a root pivot instead of seedlings like most plants. Deeply rooted in the earth, it will provide the young plant with the water it needs. When fully grown, to resist against frequent bush fires, the shea tree sheds some of its leaves during the dry season to minimize possible damage by flames and its thick, cork bark gives it a certain protection.

Origin:

The shea butter we use comes from West Africa. We get our supplies from locally committed suppliers to sustainably develop this sector. The shea tree is considered sacred and only women can pick and work its fruit. This unique, traditional know-how is passed on from generation to generation. During the rainy season the women pick the ripe fruit, blown off trees by the wind, from the forest floor. Back in the village, they remove the pulp from the fruit, boiled its pits, sundried then crushed them to extract its nuts. They carefully washed, dried and stored them. These are important moments in the life of the village.

Our extract

Lipids exist naturally in skin and their role is essential. As a result of age or the effects of certain environmental factors, their production can decrease. With fewer lipids, skin is more sensitive to external aggressions. It becomes dry, rough, dull, sometimes scaly and very uncomfortable.

African women’s beauty secret, shea butter developed from a traditional know-how, is well known for its exceptional nutritive and reparative properties. To help the economic growth of its partner, Yves Rocher has financed a 5000m2 shea butter transformation plant in Bougouni. The women bring the nuts to the transformation plant where they are crushed, roasted and ground up. The resulting mixture is cooked and submerged in boiling water which when filtered is raw shea butter. In Europe, its color and odor are removed using steam, and it then acquires the desired cosmetic qualities.

Shea butter can be found in which products?

In our Repair Body Care line, shea butter, thanks to its particularly high content of unsaponifiable compounds, plays a role in softening nourishing and repairing* dry skin. 

To repair extra dry skin, to reveal infinitely more beautiful, soft and comfortable skin, we suggest using formulas enriched with shea butter. From lip balm to lotion to scrub, you’ll find everything you need for a complete and extremely nourishing routine!

*in vivo tests

 

Forget resolutions… choose your “Word of the Year”!

Out with New Year's resolutions, in with a word that will guide your year.

Make this year all about positivity when you focus on your own special word to guide your year.

Why New Year’s resolutions are so... well, last year!

The long-held tradition is to set your resolutions for the new year in January. However, while such goals are accompanied by the best of intentions, they often set us up for failure. Instead, more and more people are choosing a word to guide their year. Let the word become a type of mantra for you. It can then direct your daily actions, allowing you to become a better version of yourself. This method has been proven to bring the best, most long-lasting results. Most importantly, it can bring about a happier, more satisfied you!

So how do you choose your word of the year? If you’ve never done it before, no worries, we'll help you.

First, instead of trying to plan for a perfect future, reflect on the year gone by. Grab a notebook and let’s begin!

Read on for helpful tips to find a word that best suits you and your goals...

How to discover your word:

  1. Ask yourself: what did last year teach me? Reflect on both the positive and negative that you can take away from last year. For example: What can I use more of in my life? What can I use less of?
  2. List 3 emotions that prevent you from moving forward in key areas of your life. Which emotions could replace them? Example: Gratitude could replace envy, Abundance could replace neediness. Still need help? Look to positive emotions like love, serenity, forgiveness, joy, hope, etc...
  3. Who inspires you... and why?  We are inspired by people with characteristics we admire. If the people you admire display persistence, determination or optimism, it’s likely you may benefit from these traits as well.
  4. How do you want to take care of yourself this year?  Self-care is powerful. It brings about change in all areas of our lives!

Answering these questions should help you clarify what you want for this coming year. Is there a word or theme that keeps coming up? When you find the word that will help you work towards your goal, let it become your mantra.

Use your word every day!

Allow your word to be your focus. Let it act as a guide for you in critical areas of your life: health, work, relationships.

Let your word prepare you to successfully take on new projects and opportunities.

In everyday situations, ask yourself how will your word affect your actions and decisions.

For example, the word “daring” will allow you to be more courageous, “discovery” to seek out the new and “persistence” to not give up.

Here's to a great 2021!

Reveal your natural radiance!

Discover Le Radieux, the new antipollution foundation!

What if we told you that there's an antipollution foundation available in 30 shades? Well, there is, and we'll tell you all about it!

You won’t be able to live without it

Your skin gets damaged by all the pollution out there, and your complexion becomes increasingly dull as a result. To give it a fresh and luminous touch, Yves Rocher created Le Radieux, a new antipollution foundation!

Why is it so great? On top of protecting your skin from pollution and freshening up your complexion, it's available in 30 shades! From pink to beige to gold to brown, you'll be able to find the perfect one for your skin tone!

In short, this foundation will naturally even out and brighten your complexion, all while protecting your skin from pollution thanks to its Aphloia-enriched formula. This small plant, harvested in Madagascar, is known for its exceptional restorative and protective abilities. The ideal extract to protect your skin from external aggressors!

To get that glowy look

Can't wait to try it out? Here's a short tutorial on how to get that glowing complexion all day long.

1/ Après vous être hydratée la peau avec votre crème, appliquez la Base de teint Peau Parfaite. Votre maquillage restera en place toute la journée !
2/ Dab small amounts of Le Radieux foundation on your forehead, nose, chin and cheek for light coverage. Smooth the product outwards on your face down to your neck to avoid any makeup lines.
3/ Add a touch of the High Coverage Luminous Concealer under your eyes and on any blemishes. Your eye contour area should be smoothed and radiant.
4/ Now it's time to powder your face using the Loose Powder. Ultra-fine and light, it smooths and blurs out pores and sets your makeup. Invisible on skin, it's suitable for all skin tones!
5/ To add a little shimmer to your skin, use our Highlighter Stick if you like a creamy texture, or the Highlighter Duo if you prefer powder.

You glow girl!   

Love yourself first

Discover our 5 tips to love yourself better!

Face aux doutes, aux baisses de moral ou encore au manque de confiance en soi, une solution : le self-love. Le quoi ? Explications !

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My antipollution routine

Everything you need to detoxify your hair and skin!

Our constant exposure to pollution has a negative impact on our skin and hair. Here are our best tips and tricks for a great detox treatment!

Our antipollution allies

Did you know that pollution doesn't just include microparticles? It also includes tobacco smoke, rain, dust and exhaust fumes! All these factors weaken our hair and skin. To tackle this problem, our Botanical Beauty experts have selected two plants perfect for the ultimate detox: Aphloia and Moringa.

Native to Madagascar, the Aphloia plant is known for its protective and restorative abilities. Our other star extract is Moringa seeds, which are rich in proteins and have purifying properties.

For radiant skin all day...

Adopting an Aphloia-based detoxifying routine is the best solution to limit the harmful effects that pollution can have on skin.

1/ Wash your face with lukewarm water and our Daily Exfoliating Cleanser to get rid of any impurities or traces of pollution on your skin.
2/ You're just starting your day, so it's important to moisturize your skin.  First apply a few drops of the Double Action Essence, then the Restructuring Day Cream. Your skin is instantly detoxified*, your complexion radiant, and your wrinkles appear reduced** after 1 month.
3/ The last step is foundation, apply Le Radieux foundation at the end of your routine! Le Radieux also has antipollution benefits for a fresh, even and radiant complexion that lasts for 10 hours

*Satisfaction test conducted on 122 women for 28 days
**Clinical study conducted on 20 women. Immediate 12.6% average reduction in amount of wrinkles.
 

...And all night!

Your day is over, it's now time for your night time routine to cleanse and refresh your skin before bed.

If you’re wearing waterproof makeup, we suggest using an oil makeup remover rather than a classic one. Preferably an oil makeup remover that will eliminate all traces of makeup and pollution without leaving an oily film on your skin. If it's not waterproof, then opt for the Cleansing Micellar Gel, it’ll get the job done by removing any impurities from your skin.

Your skin easily absorbs products at night and so it’s the ideal time to apply your skin care. To get perfectly moisturized, plumped and rested skin by morning, apply a small amount of the Sleeping Care combined with the Double Action Essence every night.

To take these routines to another level, don't forget to apply the Detoxifying Flash Mask twice a week to get an even brighter complexion!

Healthy hair!

1/ To detoxify your hair, start by getting rid of residues left by pollution by using the Detox Micellar Shampoo

2/ Then apply the Curls Conditioner to detangle and protect your hair from polluting particles

3/ To intensify the result, finish by rinsing your hair with the Rinsing Vinegar. It will also remove limescale!

You also need to exfoliate your scalp once or twice a week. How? Try our Oxygenating Scrub before you shampoo your hair. Your scalp will be detoxified, rid of any impurities and won’t become greasy as quickly.

Now you have all the tips to protect your skin and hair from pollution.

It’s Fall! Time to stock up on new products!

Find new must have beauty products right here!

Wondering what to slip into your makeup bag? Our new products of course!

You've been spoiled this summer

Fragrance, foundation, scrub and makeup remover... We let you in on what you may have missed!

This year, Yves Rocher is taking a stand for "Self-love" with its new fragrance, Mon Rouge. You'll fall in love with its delightful floral notes and packaging, perfect for women who want to assert themselves! But what does "self-love" entail exactly? We explain everything in this article.

When it comes to body care, our new scrub collection is here! A scrub for every need and every season. For smooth skin, (re)discover the Botanical Body Scrub, enriched with Apricot kernel powder, in its new packaging. Time for detox? Try the Detox Body Scrub enriched with botanical Charcoal. Your skin will be feeling soft and supple with our Rich Body Scrub enriched with Shea butter and shells.

With formulas composed of more than 95% ingredients from natural origin, Pur Bleuet is a makeup removal product line like no other. And there’s more, it has undergone a light make over. Check it out!

A surprise-packed fall!

What about makeup? Well, you'll find everything you need to perfect and protect your complexion with the new radiance revealing antipollution Le Radieux foundation. Available in 30 shades, it evens out your complexion and gives it a beautiful glow for up to 10 hours. To instantly set your makeup and make it last longer, use the new Poudre Libre Ravissante, its ultra-fine and light powder texture mattifies and brightens your complexion, while blurring and smoothing skin texture for a luminous matte finish and velvety-looking skin. But that’s not all, once applied, its universal shade is invisible on skin, making it suitable for every skin tone!

At Yves Rocher, we always strive to offer personal care products that are respectful of your skin, with this in mind, we have a new natural deodorant line formulated with Beech Wood powder, a new anti-moisture ingredient that absorbs sweat. Available in 3 scents with organic ingredients grown in La Gacilly and more than 96% ingredients from natural origin, they protect from odors for 48 hours. It's also important to note that they are aluminum salt free and alcohol free. Chamomile, Edulis or Peppermint, the choice is yours!

Wondering about the rest of the year? Like always, we'll be introducing irresistible limited-edition collections for the Holiday season. Shower gels, lotions, candles and makeup, there's something for everyone. And, as early as October, we’ll be launching our Advent Calendar. We won't divulge anymore, but we know that you're going to love this new edition!

CornFlower

Discover the Natural and Gentle Benefits of this Flower on Eye Contour Area.

This pretty blue flower is the main active ingredient in our Pur Bleuet range dedicated to the eye contour area.

BOTANICAL
LATIN NAME
Centaurea cyanus

VERNACULAR NAME
Cornflower

FAMILY
Asteraceae

ORIGINS
Europe and Asia

PLANT GENIUS - SEDUCTION

Why is the cornflower blue ?  To seduce!

Like other plants that need insects to reproduce, the Cornflower relies on its flower to ensure good visibility to pollinators. By visiting it, they will carry its pollen from one plant to another.

Besides its color, the Cornflower has other pleasing assets. For example, its small flowers are arranged in a flower head (which gives the impression of a single large flower) and do not bloom all at exactly the same time. This allows the flower head to remain open for several days... and therefore increase its chances of being spotted by insects.

THE ORIGIN OF OUR PLANT

This little blue flower, so aptly named, is one of the latest ones of the Yves Rocher Brand.

Cornflower has been organically farmed on our La Gacilly lands in France since the early 90s and is now UEBT certified. This culture respects the principle of Agroecology, a practice that combines the fundamentals of Organic Agriculture, in symbiosis with biodiversity and the territory. Before the cornflower seedlings are planted, the soil is prepared in the spring: the surplus from the previous season's crops is crushed and incorporated into the soil to nourish it. The cornflowers will then bloom in July and August.

This very delicate flower should only be sown on the same plot once every four years, according to the principles of crop rotation. Also fragile to harvest, the flower is picked by hand. This is an opportunity for the students who participate during the summer to discover the world of the brand!

OUR EXTRACT

Yves Rocher Research has proven results that the cornflower plant is a gentle natural ingredient  to be used on the eye contour area.  To do this, the flowering tops (flowers, leaves and stems) of the cornflower are harvested mechanically, dried and then distilled. The floral water obtained from this process is used for its soothing properties. Ideal for sensitive eyes, the Pur Bleuet product line gently removes makeup and soothes skin!

*In vitro tests on cornflower extract

Which Monoi oil to choose?

Don’t know which oil to choose? We’re here to help!

Interested in Monoi but don’t know which oil to choose? We’re here to explain everything!

Monoi, the star of the summer

Don’t you just love it? We do too, and that’s why Monoi has been everyone’s favorite line for years! Known for its intoxicating scent, it's often associated with the sun and tanning. Sweeping you away to a dreamy beach isn’t its only benefit.

Thanks to nourishing coconut oil, it leaves your skin so much softer and supple, and nothing is stopping you from using it all year long. Great news for Monoi lovers who want to feel like they’re on vacation!

Monoi is also excellent for your hair. It suits all hair types and helps protect it when you go swimming: just apply a bit of oil to your ends and lengths beforehand.

But be careful: Monoi oil doesn’t contain a sunscreen. It can enhance your tan but doesn’t protect against UV rays. So make sure you always wear sunscreen to protect your skin.  

Traditional nourishing oil? Moisturizing dry oil? Which one to choose?

Now that you know about the many ways you can use Monoi, it’s time to choose which oil suits you best! Nourishing oil or dry oil? The choice is not that easy to make...

Do you like rather light oils that not only moisturize your skin without leaving a greasy film behind but also enhance your tan? Then the Multi-Purpose Moisturizing Dry Oil is for you. Its spray nozzle helps leave a fine, nourishing film on your skin. You can also easily apply on your hair for soft, shiny strands.

On the other hand, if you prefer richer oils that provide your skin with much more intense moisture, go for the Traditional Nourishing Oil. With its formula composed of 97% Tahitian Monoi, it softens skin and leaves it delicately scented.