Mircea — Hand & Body Wash

A French beauty brand followed me one early morning. I scrolled down and got stuck — on the collage, the bottle, the illustrated box, and a bathing playlist that set the tone for the rest of the day.

KÖPPEN — Oral health

The copper scraper held by an Italian handmade travertine stone holder makes the first act of the morning pristine.

Hermès — Poppy Orange and Jaune Pollen

A nail polish that catapults me straight to Jncquoi Comporta. You know the vibe.

Osea — Lip Oil Booster

A rainy October day in New York.
I needed a Californian ocean breeze — and found it in a bottle-green box with wavy white letters.

Oio Lab — Holitint

I have never been a foundation fan. Holitint got my attention.

Dilli House — Prem Rouge

How did my boyfriend find Dilli House? A two-layered fragrance you can wear single in summer and double in winter.

True Botanicals — Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Paste

It feels like going on a date with someone you really like. My second pot of the Ginger Turmeric paste from True Botanicals has arrived.

Le Rub — SPF50

A fiery red tube from two Antwerp siblings — rooted in Belgium, made in Italy, sold across the world.

Hyeja — SPF 50

A leather Corbusier sofa and a huge LED light machine.

Ilia — In the Mood Multi-Stick

The sun came out for the first time in February. I walked into Blos, Hasselt, looking for a sunscreen — and left with the first brick of a new season.

Maiwe — Rosehip Rescue Balm

A dark brown glass, a balm the shade of rich amber. Maiwe is an Antwerp-based beauty brand built on one ingredient — rosehip.