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Four years ago, Caroline Darian thought she had a normal life. She was in her early 40s, she had a home in the Paris area, a job as a communications manager, a husband who worked for a TV breakfast show and a six-year-old son. She got on well with her parents, who had retired to the picturesque village of Mazan in Provence in the south of France, to a house with pastel-blue shutters where they would all often spend long summers together in the garden under the mulberry tree and splashing in the pool – with barbecues and music, dinner and board games on the patio and country bike rides with her dad.

Darian remembers the exact moment that this all shattered. It was 8.25pm according to the clock on her kitchen cooker, on a Monday night in November 2020. She had been working from home all day on Zoom calls. She had just put down a bag of Japanese takeaway on the kitchen counter when her mother, Gisèle Pelicot, called and told her to sit down in a quiet spot; she had something difficult to say.

Darian thought of her father’s health – he was heavy, had breathing problems, and France had been in and out of Covid lockdowns. But instead she learned that police had arrested her father, Dominique Pelicot, for secretly filming up women’s skirts in a supermarket with a hidden camera in a bag. Officers investigating his phones, computer and hard drive had found thousands of images and videos stretching over almost 10 years showing that he had drugged his wife then filmed her, unconscious, being raped in her own bed by him and dozens of strangers. There had been at least 70 men, aged from 22 to 71, and police were still trying to identify them all.

Darian didn’t understand what was being said. She felt herself lose control: shaking, shouting, screaming insults about her father, hardly able to breathe. “It was like being hit by a wave,” she says, still struggling to comprehend it four years later. “It was a cataclysm. All my foundations collapsed.”

Darian is sitting in a book-lined room, up a creaky wooden staircase in a publisher’s office on the Left Bank in Paris. The first time we speak, it is days before the verdict in what has become the biggest rape trial in French history, after her mother decided to waive her anonymity and hold the four months of hearing in public, saying “shame must change sides”. Gisèle was embraced by the world as a feminist hero for her bravery and refusal to be shamed, as the trial made global headlines and the family was thrown into the spotlight. Darian is poised and calm, although nervous about the verdict. Channelling her anger into a public campaign to raise awareness of drug-facilitated sexual violence has been a “question of survival”, she says. But on the inside, she describes herself as a “field of ruins”. The previous few nights, she began dreaming about Dominique Pelicot again.

The trial was an “ordeal”, Darian says, “really hard from a human perspective”. Dozens of accused men, now aged between 26 and 74, including a soldier, journalist and lorry drivers, had sat on benches in court, at close proximity to her and her mother. The men seemed so relaxed and “comfortable in their seats”, Darian observed. Video evidence was shown of many of them raping Gisèle in her bedroom when she was in a comatose state, lying limp and lifeless and snoring loudly, with family photos on the dresser and spotty pillowcases on the bed.

Dominique Pelicot hid prescription drugs in a tennis sock inside a hiking shoe in his garage. He crushed sleeping tablets and anti-anxiety medication into Gisèle’s mashed potato, coffee, or the raspberry ice-cream he served her in front of the TV. This would give him seven hours, he told the court, in which his wife was in a state akin to being under general anaesthetic. He would take off her pyjamas, dress her up in underwear he had bought. Then he and the other men would rape her while a camera filmed. Afterwards, Dominique Pelicot said he would wash her and dress her in her pyjamas before she would wake up, groggy but unaware, thinking the blackouts and memory lapses meant something was wrong with her brain. He contacted men online with messages such as “I’m looking for a pervert accomplice to abuse my wife who’s been put to sleep” or “You’re like me, you like rape mode.”

Days after we meet, Dominique Pelicot is sentenced to 20 years in prison and all 50 other men are found guilty of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault. At least 20 more could not be identified and are presumed to be still at large today. Most had denied the allegations, saying they had never “intended” to rape and thought it was a game by a couple of swingers in which “the wife” was pretending to be asleep. Some said that if the husband gave consent it was OK.

Darian has total admiration for her mother – “the true victim of this whole story” – for agreeing to hold the trial in public. Darian went public herself, in 2022, while the investigation was ongoing, publishing a book called I’ll Never Call Him Dad Again, which has now been translated into English for a new edition. It was a kind of diary of the first year after the revelations, illustrating how “trauma expands outwards like a shock wave” through a family.

She had grown up happily with her parents and three brothers. Her father, an electrician who had also worked as an estate agent, and mother, a logistics manager, met when they were 19 and 20 and married soon after. The family lived in a house provided by her mother’s company with five bedrooms and a walled garden in a coveted neighbourhood on the banks of the river Marne just outside Paris. Dominique Pelicot encouraged Darian’s dance lessons and would drive her to school to avoid her getting the bus. She remembered him singing Barry White songs in his Renault 25 as he drove the kids on holiday. All that was sunk for ever by the revelations. She now doesn’t even keep old photographs. “I can’t keep hold of those memories,” she says. “Sometimes they pop up, but that was a previous life; this is now.”

Campaigning “is a way for me to recover some kind of dignity”, she says, having founded a movement called Don’t Put Me Under (#MendorsPas) to raise awareness and support victims of drug-facilitated rape, pushing a new expression into the mainstream in France: “chemical submission”. Drugging most often happens in the home, enacted by family members or people you know, she says, and victims can be adults or children. Before her father’s arrest, “I didn’t have a clue about drugging or drug-assisted rape. I knew about GHB, the date rape drug, in nightclubs and bars, but I didn’t know it was so much more widespread and mostly happened using the contents of the family medicine cabinet.” She wants better training for health professionals and police, and better access to toxicological testing for victims.

She would also like more respect for rape victims in court. She watched in horror when even her mother, a grandmother, who had been drugged into a coma with no recollection of the assaults, was questioned by defence lawyers about whether she might have led the men on.

“I’m really proud of my mum,” Darian says with determination. “She has opened the door. She has led the way for other victims of sexual violence. She’s told them they’re not alone any more. That is strength. So to me she’s a hero … And she did it brilliantly. She walked into this court every single day with hundreds of journalists, being scrutinised by everyone, being humiliated by all these [defence] lawyers. Frankly, you have be strong to do that … She’s an independent and strong woman. And she did it with dignity.”

She describes her mother as having the calm of a “medieval queen” presiding over ruins – a resilience she says Gisèle has had since losing her own mother to cancer aged nine.

Darian, 45, attended the trial with her brothers, David, 50, a sales manager, and Florian, 38, an actor. (She uses the pseudonym Darian because it is a composite of her brothers’ names, in honour of their support, but has taken her husband’s surname). She was a striking figure in the courtroom, head held high, arms folded, sitting metres away from the accused men – many of whom were around her own age – and visibly staring them all in the eye. What did she feel? “I felt anger. They’re cowards.” She said the men stared right back at her: “I was looked at like a sex object during this trial by many of them.” While reporting the trial, I saw Darian’s appearances shift the mood in the courtroom. She was unflinching about the unbearable emotional toll – “How are you supposed to rebuild yourself from the ruins when you know your father is the worst sexual predator of the past 20 years?” she asked the head judge. She was not afraid to regularly shout across the courtroom, “You’re lying!” to the man she no longer called her father, or get up and walk out. At one point, when her father was speaking about her, she retorted: “I want to throw up.”

Within the first days of the trial, it became clear that Dominique Pelicot was reserving perhaps his most twisted evasions for his daughter, refusing to explain what he had done to her and appearing to change his story several times.

What had emerged in the four-year investigation of Dominique Pelicot’s crimes was that no woman in his family was safe. He had hidden cameras in bathrooms and bedrooms at his home and in relatives’ homes, secretly photographing his sons’ wives naked and sharing the pictures and photomontages online, boasting that he was “surrounded by sluts”. He hid cameras in the guest bedroom in Mazan to secretly film his daughter naked and make photomontages of both her and Gisèle naked, comparing their bodies under the title “The slut’s daughter”, which he shared online alongside obscene commentary.

On his computer equipment, police had found a deleted folder called “my daughter naked” and recovered two pictures of Darian, then aged roughly in her 30s, taken at different times, asleep on her side in the foetal position, wearing beige underwear with the duvet pulled back. When police first showed her those pictures, she initially didn’t recognise herself. The lights were on, and she was a light sleeper who would have woken up. She never slept in that position, or went to bed dressed like that, and the underwear she was wearing definitely wasn’t her own. She said in court she was certain she had been drugged, and also probably raped and abused by Dominique Pelicot. “It’s not a hypothesis; it’s reality, I know it,” she told the judges. She said the difference between her and Gisèle Pelicot was that her mother – most unusually in a rape case – had the confirmation of thousands of files of video evidence. Darian, without video evidence, felt, she said, more like the remaining 99% of women who allege drugging, unable to ever know the truth, locked into “doubt and silence”.

In her final appearance in court, Darian said: “I’m a forgotten victim in this case.” Turning to her father, she added: “I know you abused me. You don’t have the courage to tell me.” She, her brothers, her lawyer and even Dominique Pelicot’s own lawyer beseeched him in court to speak honestly about what he had done. Despite the photos, he said he had never touched his daughter and didn’t know who had taken them. One court psychiatrist suggested that for a victim like Darian to go through life not knowing was “mental torture”.

When she walked into that courtroom at the start of the trial, was she convinced he would tell her what happened? “There was a small part of me that was hoping,” she says. “I was really determined to make him recognise the facts. And I failed.”

She pauses and the word hangs in the air. Did she think it was her responsibility to make him speak? “You know I’m always reflecting on that, because I was tough and I asked him in a violent way. Maybe if I had been in a more emotional dimension, he would have told the truth. Anyway, it’s a fail for me.”

She says: “The only victim who knows – and not even the entire truth – is my mum. But even for my mum, he didn’t tell the whole truth or the full story. Even today, we don’t know how many men came to abuse my mother, and when it started. We still don’t know.”

Darian’s brothers, in court beside her, described the whole family’s “devastation”. Her husband, Pierre, a TV journalist, who she says has been a crucial support, also took the stand. He said the discovery on Pelicot’s computer of pictures of Darian apparently asleep in underwear that wasn’t her own “added horror to the horror”. He told the judges it wasn’t a question of “whether she was drugged, but why she was drugged”.

For Darian, the case has robbed her of one of the most basic necessities of life: sleep. How do you doze off at night when you fear you might have been abused in your sleep, when you are terrified you might lose control and become someone’s prey? When she first found out about the allegations, she didn’t sleep for five nights straight. She ended up needing medical help and was admitted to an emergency psychiatric ward where – terrifyingly for her – staff tried to sedate her. Yet the whole issue of sedation “was, you know the reason we were in this nightmare”. This hospital approach was “absolutely not what I needed”, she says. Her body and brain resisted drugs, “so they had to use this massive dose … it was really experimental”. This is now part of her campaign for better support of victims. She has tried to be honest in public about her vulnerability as a survivor, and not look like what she calls a “pseudo wonder woman”. She announced halfway through the trial that she would go into a clinic for a few days to try to recover after “weeks of repeated insomnia”.

Her view of herself has been shaken by the case. Her past has dissolved and weakened her foundations, she says. “I lost a part of me, I lost a part of my identity.” She carries what she calls the “crushing double burden” of being the child of the victim and the perpetrator. “You can’t imagine the sadness and the loneliness,” she says. “I’ve got a part of his DNA. And it’s difficult to be the daughter of the biggest sexual criminal for the past 10, 20, even 30 years, and at the same time be the daughter of an icon like my mum … I don’t know if it’s better to be the daughter of Gisèle or worse to be the daughter of Dominique Pelicot. I’ll have to live with that.”

Back in November 2020, the day after Gisèle broke the news to her children, Darian and her brothers took the train south to the house in Mazan, with its sunny back garden, synonymous with holidays. It was now quite terrifying and they feared all these men would come back at night. Dominique Pelicot had been taken into police custody and would await trial in prison. The children wanted to clear the house and get their mother out in a matter of days – they started selling furniture, emptying drawers, which they found full of debt notices incurred by their father. Darian smashed one of his amateur paintings (a nude). Gisèle left with two suitcases and her dog. Nearly 50 years of marriage had vanished, and she soon filed for divorce.

At that time, Darian was running over in her head odd things that had happened, signs she felt she had missed. She and her brothers, as well as Gisèle herself, had worried she had Alzheimer’s; they had booked neurologists and scans, but the tests always came back normal. Fearful, Gisèle had stopped driving; pinched herself when she took the train to Paris, worried she’d miss her stop; and was convinced she would be diagnosed with a brain tumour. “She was having a lot of blackouts,” Darian says. “She would sometimes seem incoherent on the phone.” Once, Darian’s son called his grandmother to tell her about his rugby tournament, and she started repeating herself nonsensically. Darian took the phone from him and asked: “Mum, what day is it?” Gisèle couldn’t reply.

Another time, Florian and his family had sat down to eat dinner in Mazan after Dominique Pelicot had served his wife a glass of rosé. Her elbow slid off the table and she nearly fell off her chair, seeming to collapse like a rag doll, glazing over, appearing hypnotised. Dominique Pelicot said her family were tiring her out.

Looking back, Darian says, these blackouts always happened in Mazan when Gisèle was with her husband, never when she was in the Paris area with her grandchildren. There were gynaecological problems, too – Gisèle was bleeding despite being post-menopause. A doctor diagnosed an inflammation of the uterus.

Does Darian still feel, as she wrote in her book, that “ignorance is culpable”; that she should somehow have noticed what was going on, despite the extent of her father’s manipulation? “No. Today, I think it wasn’t possible for me to have known. Because everything was premeditated, organised. We are all victims in this family – all collateral victims: my brothers and I, but also our children.”

Video evidence showed that Dominique Pelicot not only invited men to rape his wife in the couple’s marital bed in Mazan. He had also invited men to Darian’s home outside Paris. Just after Christmas in 2019, when Darian was away on a mini-break in Morocco and her parents were house-sitting, Dominique Pelicot invited a 34-year-old warehouse worker to rape his wife in Darian’s guest bedroom. In May of the same year, while alone with Gisèle at Darian’s holiday cottage on the Île de Ré off the Atlantic coast, Dominique Pelicot invited a man to rape her in Darian’s own bed. Video evidence showed the rapes went on for more than five hours that night. Asked in court why he had chosen to do this in his daughter’s holiday home, he said: “There was no symbolism. It could have happened anywhere.”

But Darian thinks the choice of location is meaningful. She also thinks it is significant, given her questions about her father’s potential abuse of her, that the retired nightclub worker who raped Gisèle at the holiday cottage had previously been sentenced to five years in prison for raping his own 17-year-old daughter. “That detail is so difficult to cope with,” she says. “Home is supposed to be a safe place, not that kind of crime scene.” That Dominique Pelicot had raped her mother in Darian’s homes “was like being abused a second time. I was betrayed by my father in different ways.”

With Dominique Pelicot deliberately leaving what she calls a “great fog” over the question of what he may have done to her, she is left with no foothold. She had a vaginal tear that would not heal and needed several surgeries (once, while she was recovering from surgery, her father called her, asking to borrow money). Of the injury she says: “I’ll never know if it’s linked or not. It’s part of an open question – unanswered.”

She believes her father used her as a guinea pig to test out his drug cocktails – his exchanges with men show him commenting on the different effects on a woman who did or didn’t smoke. She was an occasional smoker and her mother was not. It was clear from the police investigation that Dominique Pelicot only confessed to crimes when presented with irrefutable evidence, and often partly at the start. In 2022, while awaiting trial for the rapes of his wife, Dominique Pelicot was questioned about an attempted rape of a 19-year-old estate agent in 1999. She was the same age as Darian at the time, and he had attempted to anaesthetise her with ether. Dominique Pelicot denied it until confronted with DNA evidence on the woman’s shoe. But he offered up a comparison with his daughter, saying that when he undressed the woman and realised she was the same age as her he had felt “blocked”. Instead, the woman broke free and fought him off.

Darian is unsparing in her praise for her mother, with whom she appeared hand in hand in court. But she wrote in her book and says today that, as wife and daughter, they are “in a different place within the family” and have dealt with the bombshell of Dominique Pelicot’s abuse in different ways. She says not knowing if she was drugged or abused weighs heavily on the whole family. Darian feels that without clear evidence, her mother has sought to reassure her that it may not have happened.

In court, near the end of the trial, Gisèle did not want to answer questions from defence lawyers about what Dominique Pelicot may have done to her daughter, saying it was for him to answer that. One defence lawyer suggested there was a family rift. Gisèle replied: “This isn’t a trial of the family.”

Now, Darian speculates that maybe the prospect of a daughter’s abuse is just too much horror for her mother to contemplate all at once. “She is not able, from an emotional standpoint, I think, to face the truth. I think it’s too difficult for her. And it’s hard for me – it’s really hard for me.” But the family remains close and she thinks time will change things.

The trial never fully uncovered why Dominique Pelicot did what he did – if there even was a reason. He told the court: “You aren’t born a pervert, you become one,” citing his own abuse as a child. He said he had been raped aged nine by a nurse in hospital when he was being treated for a head injury. Aged 14, as an apprentice on a building site, he said he witnessed – and was forced to take part in – a group-rape of a woman whom he described as disabled. “It was too heavy to bear,” he told the court.

“To me, it was pure manipulation,” Darian says. “He was choosing his words to make us empathise with him. And he knows exactly how it works … where to press the button.” In the high-ceilinged courtroom, where Dominique Pelicot sat on one side in a glass-fronted dock, and Gisèle on the other, Darian felt there had been an invisible “arc between my mum and dad all through this trial”, in which he was trying to communicate with his ex-wife to let himself off the hook of responsibility. “In life, you decide who you want to be,” Darian says, brushing aside any excuses about childhood. This echoes her mother’s view, expressed in court, that, regardless of their past, a person “chooses” who they become.

Darian says she won’t let Dominique Pelicot’s perversity become “this family’s curse”, that she must stop what she calls the “deviance” infecting generation after generation. (The court heard an investigation is ongoing into whether Dominique Pelicot may have abused any of his grandchildren. He denies any abuse). Darian says her father’s family line was mired in abuse – part of a “dysfunctional family system”. Denis, Dominique Pelicot’s father, whom she remembers in jeans and a biker jacket, with a single earring, had been a violent tyrant. He was a caretaker at a rehabilitation centre for convicts. The court heard that Denis was suspected of grooming and abusing a young girl with learning difficulties who was fostered by the family; Darian calls her Lucille in her book. After his wife’s death, Denis made Lucille his partner. In court, questions were raised over whether Denis also ever brought in men to abuse Lucille. Darian now questions why her parents would later send her and her brother to stay with her grandfather and his partner over the summer, until she said she no longer wanted to go.

Her own son, whom she calls Tom in the book, at first didn’t believe his grandfather could have done harm to his grandmother. “We’ve done a lot of things to protect him,” she says. “When it happened he was six. Now he’s 10. He’s had two and a half years of support from a psychologist. And today he’s in good shape. We really wanted to preserve him. But he’s known the truth right from the start. We told him with simple words that his grandfather was in jail.”

Darian, who works as a senior communications manager at a large company in Paris, says the trial has inspired her to campaign even harder in support of victims of sexual violence. Returning to normal life is key. “My son and my husband are my two pillars in life,” she says. “I’m a mum, I’m married, I’ve got a social life, friends.”

A few days later, at the verdict in the packed Avignon courthouse, she watches with quiet anger as most of the men, some silently weeping, are led away to the cells. Dominique Pelicot will likely spend the rest of his life in prison, and all the other men are convicted. As Darian leaves the court with her mother, hundreds of supporters who have travelled from across France and Europe chant, “Thank you Gisèle” and then begin shouting, “Thank you Caroline!”

We speak again the next morning. She is still feeling shaken. The prison sentences, which ranged from three to 15 years, some of which were suspended, were lower than the state prosecutor had recommended. It is a disappointment. “It’s the wrong message,” she says. “It’s not the message we wanted to send to all the other victims in France.”

This means that for her “the fight is only just beginning”. She has decided to write another book, the behind-the-scenes story of the trial. “Because it’s not what you see from watching TV. And while this trial was happening, there were so many other trials going on where the victims were all alone.”

Gisèle Pelicot, her lawyers say, now hopes to resume “as normal a life as possible”. Darian herself will rest and spend time with her son, husband and brothers, before resuming campaigning.

In the final moments in the courtroom, Darian looked only briefly at Dominique Pelicot before he was led away. “It was the very last time I’ll see him,” she says. “It’s an end point. It’s the very last chapter in what was my life before.”

It will take a while to work through.

“There’s a kind of grief,” she says. “It’s a long process, mourning someone who is still alive.”

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kingkatsuki · 1 year ago

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Been thinking of Bakugo liking a older women. Like he's early to mid 20s and the women is late 30s early 40s. I'd like to imagine the women was content with being single the rest of her life keeping her peace having fantasy's over fictional men was safer anyways lol and then comes in Bakugo into her life and it's just becomes emotionally chaotic for her. She doesn't even know how she got his attention in the first place. She's been trying to convince him to find someone else in his age range and he's very stubborn about it of course. Like shooting down all of her excuses. Age gap? Who cares it's two consenting adults. Hero career? The media will get over it once he beats several more villains off the streets. His friends and family? They trust him in his judgement of character of a good partner he would pick. He wants what he wants😭

Okay it’s not the same but Leese wrote something about Reo from Blue Lock chasing after an older reader (because it’s actually canon that he likes older women), and whenever I think of characters with an older reader now I think of her fic SPECIFICALLY.

Because it’s flattering, isn’t it? When you see all these beautiful young women that could get any man they want, your socials full of adverts about fixing your crows feet or anti-aging creams to try and make you look younger and you’ve only just hit 35. It’s like the world’s decided you’re past it, and it starts rubbing off on you.

So when Bakugou buys you a drink one night you’re flattered, but confused. Barely half an hour ago you’d seen him in the corner and stared shamelessly at how hot he was as a few young women practically flaunted around him. You knew you had no chance in hell, but you’d be damned if you weren’t going to enjoy the view. Continuing to laugh with your girlfriends as you sipped your drink. And now the same man is interested in you?

And even when he’s got your skirt bunched up around your waist and his bulge pressed against the curve of your ass, you’re still wondering why you.

But also with age comes experience, and after one night with you Bakugou is hooked. Completely obsessed with you, and your pussy— and he doesn’t care who knows it.

But also being the one to indulge in new experiences with him? He’s spent so long training to be a Pro-Hero he’s still inexperienced in many other aspects of life, love and sex— and just finding out the things you both enjoy together? Sigh.

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drawing-way-outside-the-lines · 7 months ago

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Seven '7ven' Blackwood McKinney

Voice Claim: (Jacob Elordi) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2r7wV5C9sg&ab_channel=WMagazine

Partner(s): None. Parents: Adrian Blackwood & Raven McKinney. Kids: Technically he has a bunch, but the only ones he really relates to is Sky & Imogen. Age: Immortal, but translates to mid-late 20's Birthday: 7th of January. Height: 185cm (6ft) Body type: Skinny, but with some muscle tone. Eye color: Light blue-gray, with a tiny bit of brown around the iris. Classification: (Immortal) Demon. Known powers: Possession, shape shifting, Invisibility, healing by touch. Non-Corporeal Form/Ghostly form (being able to appear as a ghost) Evasion (The user can’t be tracked down, all the traces of their passing disappear or are ignored: fallen hair, blood, skin particles, etc. will dissipate into dust and no scent is given off, unless he wishes to. Telepaths find it extremely hard to find the Evader’s brainwaves.) Telepathy (The power to mentally receive and/or transmit information.)

About: ~ Melancholic, Restless, Brooding, Lazy, Sarcastic, Emotional, Irresponsible, Anti-Social, Distracted, Imaginative, Observant, Reflective, Fearless, Honest, Reckless, Strange, Clumsy, Stubborn, Disorganized, And Mischievous. ~ Has big hands for his body ~ Sexuality Omnisexual (Attracted equally to all human beings (men, women, transexuals, etc.) … A person who can be sexually attracted to anyone and anything, from men/women/everything in … and also non-human animals and inanimate objects) ~ Has thick black hair ~ Has a few black tattoos on various body parts, also two fairly hidden. ~ Half Irish. ~ Has a bit of a British accent. ~ Can Shapeshift to a black fox. ~ Very Anti-Social, doesn't like meeting new people. ~ Does a lot of drugs. ~ Parties a lot. ~ People often call him grumpy, but he really isn't, he's just often stuck in his own world, and quite brooding. ~ Smells like Opium. ~ Dislikes modern pop music. ~ Terrible cook. ~ Likes to hang out with two of his sisters, the rest of his rather large sibling flock he barely stays in contact with. ~ Has an okay relationship to both his parents on the other hand. ~ Doesn't talk much. ~ Loves to stay at home, listening to loud music, not talking to anyone for days. ~ Sleeps a lot. ~ Plays a lot of video games, suck at it. ~ Has a scar on his lip, he got beaten up when he was a very young kid, by some bully, who lived to regret it. ~ Has several piercings in his ears. ~ Very much a rebel. Doesn’t like authorities. ~ Feels everything quite intense. ~ Loves night time, the moon, drugs, pancakes, black eyeshadow, kittens, being left alone, fluffy pillows, sleeping, pizza, minty food, strawberry marshmallows, cold mornings, Synth wave, fog and rain. ~ Always wears some sort of baggy clothes. ~ Really hard to read. Seven's tag Seven's house/home Handwriting/ask answer pic:

One song to describe him: Labyrinth - Still Don't Know My name

Personal play list: 1. Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit 2. Cream - White Room 3. Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now 4. The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band - Suppose They Give A War And No One Comes 5. Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy 6. MGMT - Little Dark Age 7. The Cure - Just Like Heaven 8. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes 9. The Doors - End Of The Night 10. Tame Impala - New Person Same Old Mistakes 11. Pixies - Where Is My Mind 12. Kavinsky - Nightcall 13. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart 14. The Cure - A Forest 15. Duran Duran - Save A Prayer

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fem-lit · 1 year ago

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Women are poor; poorer than men. What is so important about 20 billion of our dollars a year (being spent on cosmetics)? It would buy us, trivially enough, each year, roughly three times the amount of day care offered by the U.S. government: or 2,000 women’s health clinics; or 75,000 women’s film, music, literature, or art festivals; or 50 women’s universities; or 1 million highly paid home support workers for the housebound elderly; or 1 million highly paid domestic or child care workers; or 33,000 battered-women’s shelters; or 2 billion tubes of contraceptive cream; or 200,000 vans for late-night safe transport; or 400,000 full four-year university scholarships for young women who cannot afford further education; or 20 million airplane tickets around the world; or 200 million five-course dinners in four-star French restaurants; or 40 million cases of Veuve Clicquot champagne. Women are poor; poor people need luxuries. Of course women should be free to buy whatever they want, but if we are going to spend our hard-earned cash, the luxuries should deliver what they promise, not simply leech guilt money. No one takes this fraud (the beauty industry shilling anti aging products) seriously because the alternative to it is the real social threat: that women will first accept their aging, then admire it, and finally enjoy it. Wasting women’s money is the calculable damage; but the damage this fraud does women through its legacy of the dread of aging is incalculable.

— Naomi Wolf (1990) The Beauty Myth

#!!!#anti beauty industry #naomi wolf #the beauty myth #radfem #radical feminism #radblr #radical feminists do interact #radical feminist safe #radical feminists do touch #radical feminists please touch #radical feminists please interact

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brasastore · 6 months ago

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Unlocking the Power of IT Makeup CC Cream: A Beauty Revolution by Brasa

In the world of beauty, finding the perfect product that offers both skincare benefits and flawless coverage can be challenging. Enter the IT Makeup CC Cream, a game-changer that has taken the beauty industry by storm. Brasa is proud to present this revolutionary product as a must-have in your makeup routine. Whether you're looking for a natural finish or a full-coverage look, the IT Makeup CC Cream is your new best friend.

Why Choose IT Makeup CC Cream?

The IT Makeup CC Cream is more than just a cosmetic product—it's a skincare miracle in a tube. Infused with anti-aging properties, this CC cream hydrates, protects, and perfects your skin all at once. At Brasa, we believe in offering products that not only enhance your beauty but also care for your skin. The IT Makeup CC Cream does exactly that, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides that work together to smooth fine lines and even out your skin tone.

Complement Your Look with Too-Faced Blush

No makeup look is complete without a touch of color on your cheeks. The Too Faced Blush is the perfect complement to the IT Makeup CC Cream. With its blendable formula and long-lasting pigment, it gives your skin a natural, radiant glow. At Brasa, we recommend pairing the IT Makeup CC Cream with the Too Faced Blush to achieve a flawless complexion that looks effortless.

Lipstick: The Finishing Touch

A great lipstick can transform your look from day to night. Whether you prefer a bold red or a soft nude, Brasa has a wide range of shades to suit every skin tone. Pair your IT Makeup CC Cream with one of our luxurious lipsticks to complete your makeup look. Our lipsticks are designed to stay put for hours, so you can go about your day without worrying about touch-ups.

For Men: Body Spray That Stands Out

Beauty isn't just for women—men deserve to feel confident and refreshed, too. Brasa offers a for men body spray that provides a long-lasting scent, perfect for any occasion. This body spray complements the IT Makeup CC Cream by giving you a complete grooming experience. With a scent that's both masculine and invigorating, our men's body spray is a must-have for every man's grooming routine.

Conclusion

The IT Makeup CC Cream by Brasa is more than just makeup—it's a complete skincare solution that enhances your natural beauty. Pair it with the Too Faced Blush and a swipe of lipstick for a look that’s both polished and effortless. And don’t forget, Brasa has something for everyone, including a for men body spray that ensures you feel confident and fresh all day long. Explore the world of beauty with Brasa, and let us help you discover the products that make you look and feel your best.

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The best anti-aging creams: What are they good for? Absolutely loads, it turns out. While you should be wearing one of the best SPF moisturizers (in the streets) and one of the best night creams (in the sheets), incorporating an anti-aging (variously also euphemized as “firming”, “correcting” and “renewing”) cream into your routine will, when used with discipline, transform the look of your complexion.Sorting between them, though, is no easy feat; the category holds a veritable medicine cabinet full of products, ingredients, and market names, all of which mean—and do—different things. Thankfully, the basics aren't too hard to grasp.The key question: which ingredients are actually anti-aging? Here's a quick rundown: squalane and/or hyaluronic acid (HA) plump as well as hydrate, vitamin C protects against environmental stressors, peptides tighten, and retinol (also found in AHAs like glycolic and lactic acid) reduces the appearance of fine lines. On the latter, Harley Street face expert Yannis Alexandrides MD told us “topical retinol leads to a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles… and is invaluable when it comes to improving your skin’s overall texture as you age.” Got it? Good. Below, our grooming expert and product tester Adrian Clark's recommendations.The Best Anti-Aging Creams, At a GlanceBest Anti-Aging Cream Overall: Horace Face Firming GelFormulated with 95.2% ingredients of natural origin, Horace’s cooling and firming face gel helps strengthen skin and reduce the appearance of sagging through peptides. A vegan formula with a distinctive woody and amber scent, it uses two forms of hyaluronic acid that moisturize to help improve skin tone and wrinkles, while protecting your skin from environmental aggressors with the use of antioxidants.Best Budget Anti-Aging Cream: Q+A Ceramide Face CreamAggressive exfoliation, UV exposure, pollution, and stress-inducing harsh ingredients all take a toll on our skin barriers, which in turn contributes to the aging process. Repairing and future-proofing the skin barrier doesn’t, however, need to be complicated or expensive. This daily moisturizer effectively strengthens and supports a compromised skin barrier (even sensitive ones) with its fragrance-free formula that's made with 97.9% naturally derived ingredients. Due to its sensorial rewarding whipped soufflé-like texture, I found myself slathering this on both morning and night. I found it helped reduce dryness (something I have ongoing issues with) and also dialed down redness and protected my skin that's prone to flare-ups and breakouts.Best Vegan Anti-Aging Cream: Eve Lom Radiance Repair Retinol SerumEve LomRadiance Repair Retinol SerumBoasting an all-in-one anti-aging formula, Eve Lom’s Radiance Repair illuminates, hydrates, firms, and smooths the skin. A vegan solution to be used both morning and night, it hydrates skin for up to 72 hours after use. Dermatologically tested, this serum is infused with a cocktail of potent and advanced actives, including liposome-encapsulated retinol, a more stable, gentler, non-irritating form of the active which stimulates collagen production.Best Anti-Aging Cream for Dry Skin: ESPA Men Age-Rebel MoisturizerESPAMen Age-Rebel MoisturiserAge-Rebel is your first line of defense for the early stages of the aging process, like dryness or fine lines. The product is particularly beneficial for dehydrated skin—a single swipe deeply nourishes, energizes, and revitalizes skin. It’s formulated with a blend of acai, velvet horn, and black oat for superior moisture; golden seaweed and sea fennel to wake tired skin up; and beta-glucan and chitin to calm discomfort or irritation. An effective safeguard to help prevent visible signs of premature aging.Best Anti-Aging Cream for Fine Lines: Murad Targeted Wrinkle CorrectorMuradTargeted Wrinkle CorrectorDr. Howard Murad’s clinically proven wrinkle cream helps ease deep-set and fine lines via a powerful peptide-meets-hyaluronic acid-meets squalane treatment (use it sparingly as a little goes a very long way). The triple-action formula targets problem areas where needed, like smoothing forehead creases, and fine lines around the mouth and crow’s feet, helping skin bounce back from lines triggered by repeated facial expressions, and boosting skin’s hydration levels to discourage future wrinkles from forming.Best Anti-Aging Cream for Sensitive Skin: Fresh Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal CreamFreshBlack Tea Advanced Age Renewal CreamFresh's first naturally-derived ingredient blend with a scientifically proven retinol-like performance, Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal Cream works to support lost skin structure due to a natural decline in collagen. Gentle enough to be used twice a day without the known discomfort typical of many retinol alternatives, this dermatologist-tested, lightweight treatment is packed with advanced active ingredients. Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive ones, it is a very effective moisturizer that visibly reduces wrinkles and helps skin regain elasticity and firmness.Best Multi-Purpose Anti-Aging Cream: Kiehl's Age Defender Cream MoisturizerKiehl'sAge Defender Cream MoisturizerThis dual-action daily moisturizer visibly lifts and firms while minimizing the appearance of lines and stubborn wrinkles. Specifically formulated to meet the needs of men’s skin—which tends to be thicker—it effectively helps to strengthen and improve elasticity and texture. On first impression, I thought that the rich and buttery texture of this face cream would be too heavy for my sensitive complexion, but was pleasantly surprised to find that it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave any greasy residue. Despite being a powerful treatment, it didn’t irritate me in any way; instead, it left my skin feeling revitalized and looking healthier.Best Anti-Aging Serum for Combination Skin: Clarins Double SerumAfter winning 450 global awards, Clarins’ Double Serum needs little introduction. Now in its ninth generation, the dual-system-serum's most powerful formulation to date is the first to target aging from epigenetic changes caused by unbalanced lifestyle choices. I'm a big advocate of the previous generation but found this one even more satisfying. It still targets chronological aging, but also helps combat self-induced damage from exercise, diet, and stress, as well as the environment. I also found it kept my skin hydrated for longer than its predecessor.Best Anti-Aging Serum: Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Dual SerumDr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Dual SerumThis two-in-one dual-phase serum features Dr. Sturm’s renowned hyaluronic acid-based Super Anti-Aging Serum alongside a potent, ceramide-peptide complex that renews the skin barrier and boosts the skin’s natural collagen and elastin reserves. When applied to my skin, I noticed the two blend seamlessly, visibly reducing my fine lines and even some of the tough-to-fix wrinkles. A shortcut to visible age reversal, I found it to be particularly well-suited to dry, dehydrated, and dull complexions.Best Anti-Aging Cream for Plumping: Origins Youthtopia Peptide Plumping Apple CreamYouthtopiaPeptide Plumping Apple CreamThe scientists at the Origins Biotech Labs have taken the humble apple and unlocked its remarkable anti-aging powers. A new era in skincare innovation, the Youthtopia collection harnesses the genius of science and nature. At the core of the collection, the standout Peptide Plumping Apple Cream has been designed to help you hold on to a more youthful-looking complexion. Better suited to those experiencing the early signs of aging, it serves as a deterrent to help future-proof your skin, more than a fixer of already established damage. The first thing I noticed when taking this moisturizer for a spin was the very noticeable and almost instantaneous plumping effect it had and its refreshing boost of hydration.Best Anti-Aging Cream with SPF: Nivea Men Anti-Age Power Moisturizer SPF 30NiveaMen Anti-Age Power Moisturizer SPF 30One of the first brands to introduce male-grooming products specifically formulated to tackle hyperpigmentation, this gem from Nivea Men’s anti-aging line helps prevent the appearance and development of dark spots, uneven skin tone, and sun-induced skin aging. Ultra-light, fast-absorbing, and non-sticky, it uses a combination of powerful and exclusive ingredients that provide the complexion with an instantly refreshed look and a visibly youthful and smoother appearance. It also features an SPF 30 to help protect from any further dark spot-triggering UV damage.Best Anti-Aging Cream for Smoothing: Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Age-Defying CreamNeal's YardFrankincense Intense Age-Defying CreamNeal’s Yard Remedies has been at the forefront of wellbeing for more than 40 years and is one of the OG’s of natural and organic skincare. Recognizing advancements in green technology and active organic ingredients, the new and improved Frankincense Intense line features products specifically designed to lift or offer multi-pronged age-defense. I tried out the Age-Defying Cream (which is now also vegan) for several weeks and found it effectively smoothed the texture of my skin and helped plump my fine lines and wrinkles; I also found the signature frankincense fragrance very calming.Best Anti-Aging Cream with Peptides: Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost MoisturizerOleHenriksenStrength Trainer Peptide Boost MoisturizerThis universal daily face cream fortifies fragile skin barrier which is meant to keep the good stuff (moisture, electrolytes) in and the bad stuff (pollution, free radicals, UV) out. Like a personal trainer for your face, it's infused with a powerful complex of ingredients formulated at highly concentrated levels and aids recovery for skin that is looking a bit lackluster and is showing an onset of fine lines. More of a pre-emptive treatment than a cure, I found it intensely hydrating, improving my skin’s ability to hold onto moisture throughout the day, a problem I struggle with as my skin is often dehydrated and dry.Best Anti-Aging Serum for Volumizing: RéVive Intensité Volumizing SerumRéViveIntensité Volumizing Serum Ultime Targeted Skin FillerAs early as your mid-20s, collagen production begins to slow down, enhancing the appearance of fine lines and folds. Now some good news: this powerful targeted skin filler plumps and firms from within, providing a no-needles-necessary alternative to injectable facial fillers. Powered by RéVive’s signature bio-renewal peptide, bio-volumizing peptide, and painless plumping actives (to help restore the appearance of facial volume), it supports the skin’s production of natural collagen and elastin. Promoting healthier-looking, smoother, and softer skin in just four weeks, the high-intensity formula is particularly good at shifting furrow lines, crow’s feet, nasal-labial folds and is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t block or inhibit the pores. Apply morning and night and follow with your regular moisturizer to contour, uplift, and restore volume with rapid and transformative results.Best Anti-Aging Cream with Retinol: Indeed Labs Retinol Reface Skin Resurfacer and Intensive Wrinkle Repair SerumIndeed LabsRetinol Reface Skin Wrinkle Repair SerumA specialist in skincare solutions founded on real science, real claims, and real results, Indeed Labs offers budget-friendly and high-performance grooming solutions. Its three-in-one skin-resurfacing retinol targets the signs of aging while you sleep; encouraging the shedding of dead skin to smooth the look of wrinkles, fine lines, and pigmentation, while helping rebuild lost collagen. By using a unique combination of two different types of retinol—a slow-release formula that gently resurfaces the complexion and a multi-faceted and anti-aging ‘retinol-like’ peptide that speeds up cell-turnover—the formula is more effective, faster, and gentler on skin. The addition of bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative, helps alleviate rough texture and dryness. Only use this serum at night, and follow it up with SPF the next morning.Best Drugstore Anti-Aging Cream: RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat SerumRoCDerm Correxion Fill + Treat SerumDeveloped in partnership with a panel of expert dermatologists and plastic surgeons, this innovative, non-invasive wrinkle filler targets the appearance of stubborn lines both instantly and over time, with no injections required. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this targeted treatment to see whether its bold claims were on the level, and not only did I find that it visibly filled the fine lines on my face within minutes of the first application, but I also noticed an improvement in my harder-to-treat wrinkles after a few weeks of continual use both morning and night.Best Anti-Aging Cream for Firming: Caudalie Resveratrol Firming Cashmere CreamCaudalieResveratrol Firming Cashmere CreamOur natural production of collagen reduces over time (by up to 30% as you near the age of 50!) resulting in a loss of elasticity and firmness for the skin. With that in mind, Caudalie has innovated and redesigned its iconic anti-aging line with a new generation of collagen stimulators (the actual collagen molecule is too big to penetrate skin) that uses sustainable and vegan revolutionary green technology. Of the many products I tried and tested that claim to lift, this day cream achieved (with regular use over a three-week period) some of the most transformative re-sculpting results. The first time Caudalie has taken inspiration from cutting-edge technology from the medical world and utilized plant-based ingredients, it offers exceptional anti-aging benefits.Best Derm-Office Anti-Aging Cream: PCA Skin Pro-Max Age Renewal SerumPCA SkinPro-Max Age Renewal SerumClinically proven to visibly lift and firm the appearance of the skin by 60%, this next-level age-renewal serum makes some pretty bold claims—claims that I can substantiate. Only two weeks into using it, my best friend asked if I had indulged in any cosmetic injectables; something he had never asked me before. Supporting collagen production, it dramatically reduced the appearance of sagging, loss of volume, lack of firmness, and hard-to-shift wrinkles: in short, it worked miracles. Using a patent-pending Micro Growth Factor Technology (MGF) that penetrates deeper into the skin, it creates multiple modes of action to help support the anti-inflammatory response. Suitable for all skin types, it can also be used to complement cosmetic injectables, which, incidentally, I still haven’t had.Best Anti-Aging Night Cream: Bynacht Nocturnal Signature Anti-Age CreamBynachtNocturnal Signature Anti-Age CreamResearch and scientific studies have shown us that skin renewal and cellular regeneration happen almost exclusively at night. To take full advantage of this down-time, Bynacht has created a line of über-efficient nocturnal skincare formulas that are complemented with sleep-promoting aromatherapeutic balms and oils that help you effortlessly drift into the land of nod. I found the Nocturnal Signature Anti-Age Cream delivered transformative results in helping diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, after using it for only four weeks. I also woke up feeling refreshed, with my complexion feeling hydrated and ready to take on the day.What are the best anti-aging ingredients?As far as key ingredients go, you're going to want to look out for a certain top three. Moisturizers with ceramides, squalane and/or hyaluronic acid-based formulas have all been designed to keep skin looking plump and hydrated. Next up, antioxidants such as vitamin C help to protect against environmental damage, which is a main skin concern.Resurfacing ingredients are a little different and are the solution for fading dark spots and fine lines while stimulating cell renewal. Ingredients with these properties include AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) like glycolic and lactic acid. They also include that perennial grooming buzzword retinol. Ultimately, the best defense against premature aging is to look after your skin, utilizing a proper moisturizer routine, using sunscreen when you head out into the scorching summer heat, and thoroughly taking advantage of our pick of the best age-reversing creams to make your skin look and feel younger and stronger.What about retinol?A potent de-ager that encourages cell production, retinol is a craze in grooming circles right now, but it has been around since the 1970s. Dr Alexandrides explains: “Part of the vitamin A family, retinol works by increasing cell turnover speed to diminish the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone."“Topical retinol leads to a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles and increased production of glycosaminoglycans and collagen," says Dr. Alexandrides. "It's also invaluable when it comes to minimizing the appearance of pores and improving your skin’s overall texture as you age.”Should older men use face cream?These matters are rarely a case of “should”, but if you care about the way your face will look in another five, ten, and even 20 years, then you certainly could consider an anti-aging cream—whatever age you are. At the very least you should be using a daily SPF/sunscreen, but you could incorporate one of the above creams or serums in order to hydrate and plump skin, reduce fine lines, and improve the overall texture of your skin.How we test anti-aging creamsHere at GQ, we're all for staving off the ravages of Father Time. Not with hopes, prayers, and weird tricks we learned off TikTok, but with cold hard science. So out of pure self-interest as much as anything else, we've tested a hell of a lot of anti-aging creams and serums over the years in order that we might remain our most handsome selves for as long as humanely possible. Who did we rope in to complete this task of rolling back the years? Adrian Clark, has been trying and testing all of the best skincare products for British GQ and other publications for over two decades, honing his craft as an expert on staying young and keeping healthy. Each product on this list has been tested and appraised by him over a period of at least two weeks.This piece originally appeared on GQ UK. Source link

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Why Your Skin Needs Different Products for Day and Night

Your skin undergoes distinct changes from day to night, necessitating different approaches to care. Using specialized products day and night is essential for maintaining optimal skin health. Here’s why tailoring your skincare routine is so important and how the right products can make a difference.

Daytime Skincare: Protect and Prepare

During the day, your skin is exposed to various environmental stressors such as UV radiation, pollution, and free radicals. Therefore, the primary goal of your daytime skincare routine is protection and preparation.

Face Cream for Women: A high-quality face cream for women can help protect the skin from daily stressors. Look for products with SPF to shield against UV damage and antioxidants to combat free radicals. These ingredients help prevent premature aging and maintain your skin’s natural barrier.

Face Mask for Glowing Skin: Incorporating a face mask for glowing skin into your morning routine or as a weekly treat can rejuvenate and brighten your complexion. Choose masks that hydrate, exfoliate, or illuminate the skin, giving you a fresh and radiant appearance throughout the day.

Nighttime Skincare: Repair and Renew

At night, your skin enters repair mode, making it the ideal time for intensive treatments. Your nighttime skincare routine should focus on restoration and rejuvenation.

Anti-Aging Night Cream: An anti-aging night cream works while you sleep, targeting signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. These creams typically contain ingredients like kumkumadi, eladi, and vitamin E oil, which brighten, nourish, and hydrate the skin while reducing signs of aging and promoting repair. They enhance skin texture, protect against damage, and soothe inflammation. The overnight formula allows these ingredients to penetrate deeply and work effectively without the interference of daily environmental factors.

Ayurvedic Night Cream for Men and Women: Ayurvedic night creams offer a holistic approach to skincare, harnessing the power of natural ingredients. These creams are formulated with herbs and oils that balance and nourish the skin. Ayurvedic night cream for men and women can help restore skin health, promote a youthful appearance, and improve overall texture while you sleep.

Why Separate Products?

The skin’s needs and functions change throughout the day. Here’s why using specific products for different times is beneficial:

Different Goals: Daytime products often focus on protection and hydration, while nighttime products are geared towards repair and rejuvenation. Using the right product for each phase helps address specific skin concerns more effectively.

Ingredient Efficiency: Certain ingredients are more effective at specific times. For example, retinol and exfoliating acids work best at night when the skin isn’t exposed to sunlight, which can cause irritation or reduce their effectiveness.

Skin's Natural Rhythm: The skin’s cyclic rhythm affects how it absorbs and reacts to products. Nighttime is when the skin’s cell turnover is at its peak, making it an ideal time for anti-aging treatments and deep hydration.

Creating a Balanced Routine

For optimal results, create a balanced skincare routine that includes both daytime and nighttime products. Start with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities, follow with a face cream designed for your specific skin type and concerns, and incorporate masks or treatments as needed.

Incorporating the right products at the right times ensures that your skin receives the necessary care and protection throughout the day and night. By understanding and respecting the unique needs of your skin, you can achieve a healthier, more radiant complexion.

Remember, consistent use of specialized products will not only improve the appearance of your skin but also enhance its overall health and resilience. So, whether you’re choosing an anti-aging night cream or a face mask for glowing skin, investing in the right products is a step towards beautiful, well-maintained skin.

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The Best Night Creams for Men: Tailored Solutions for Every Skin Type

In the world of skincare, men’s needs are often overlooked, yet they face unique skin challenges that require specialized products. As men’s skin is typically thicker, oilier, and more prone to acne or dryness, it demands a skincare routine designed for its distinct requirements. One essential product that can help address these concerns, especially as the skin works to repair itself overnight, is a night cream.

Choosing the right night cream can be a game-changer for achieving healthy, refreshed skin. Whether you're looking to combat aging signs, control oil, or hydrate dry patches, there is a night cream specifically formulated for your skin type. This guide will help you navigate through the best options for your skincare needs.

1. The Importance of Night Creams in a Man’s Skincare Routine

While men often skip the step of using a night cream, it is one of the most effective ways to nourish and rejuvenate your skin. The body’s repair processes work at full speed while you sleep, making it the ideal time to apply a night cream. These creams are designed to provide deep hydration, combat skin issues like aging or acne, and replenish your skin’s moisture levels.

Here’s how night creams benefit men’s skin:

Deep Hydration: Lock in moisture to prevent dryness and promote smoothness.

Anti-Aging: Fight wrinkles, sagging, and fine lines with potent ingredients like retinol and peptides.

Skin Regeneration: Promote cell turnover to restore skin health and texture.

Oil Control: Help manage excess oil production without drying the skin.

2. Choosing the Right Night Cream for Your Skin Type

Each skin type has different needs, and using a night cream that aligns with your specific skin concerns is essential for optimal results. Let’s explore the best night creams for various skin types:

For Oily Skin

Oily skin can often lead to breakouts and an unpleasant shine, but it still needs hydration. Choose a lightweight, oil-free night cream that won’t clog your pores. Look for creams with ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide that help manage oil production, reduce acne, and keep your skin smooth.

Best Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid

Benefits: Reduces oiliness, minimizes acne, keeps skin balanced

For Dry Skin

Dry skin can leave your complexion feeling tight, rough, or flaky. A rich, emollient night cream with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides will help replenish moisture, lock in hydration, and restore your skin’s natural softness.

Best Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, Ceramides

Benefits: Intense hydration, smooths rough skin, nourishes dry patches

For Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is prone to irritation and redness, so you need a night cream that soothes rather than aggravates. Opt for a gentle, fragrance-free formula with calming ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, or green tea extract. These ingredients work to reduce inflammation and enhance skin resilience.

Best Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Green Tea Extract

Benefits: Soothes irritation, reduces redness, enhances skin barrier function

For Mature Skin

As men age, their skin experiences a decline in collagen and elasticity, leading to wrinkles and sagging. A rich, anti-aging night cream with ingredients like retinol, peptides, and vitamin C can help restore firmness, minimize wrinkles, and promote smoother skin texture. These ingredients work to stimulate collagen production and improve skin tone.

Best Ingredients: Retinol, Peptides, Vitamin C, Collagen

Benefits: Reduces wrinkles, firms skin, restores elasticity

3. Perenne's Collagen Booster Night Cream: The Ultimate Solution

For those seeking an all-in-one solution that caters to multiple skin concerns, Perenne’s Collagen Booster Night Cream is an excellent choice. This night cream is specifically formulated to support collagen production, fight the visible signs of aging, and provide long-lasting hydration—all while you sleep.

Why Choose Perenne’s Collagen Booster Night Cream?

Collagen-Boosting Tripeptides: These peptides stimulate collagen synthesis to restore firmness and smooth out fine lines.

Retinol: Known for its powerful anti-aging properties, retinol helps accelerate skin cell turnover and minimizes the appearance of wrinkles.

Swiss Apple Stem Cells: These plant-based stem cells help regenerate skin cells, promoting a youthful complexion.

Hyaluronic Acid: A key ingredient for hydration, it helps retain moisture, plumping up the skin for a smooth, supple feel.

Perenne’s formula is ideal for men who want a solution that addresses a wide range of skin issues, from aging to dryness, without being heavy or greasy.

4. How to Apply Perenne’s Collagen Booster Night Cream

Incorporating a night cream into your routine is easy and effective. Here’s how to apply Perenne’s Collagen Booster Night Cream for the best results:

Cleanse Your Skin: Use a gentle face wash to remove dirt and impurities from your face.

Apply a Serum: Choose a serum that targets specific concerns like acne, dark spots, or dullness.

Massage in the Night Cream: Take a small amount of the Collagen Booster Night Cream and gently massage it into your face and neck. Use upward strokes to encourage circulation.

Sleep and Regenerate: Let the cream work overnight while your skin regenerates.

5. Conclusion: Night Creams Are a Must-Have for Every Man

A quality night cream can significantly enhance your skincare routine by providing essential hydration, promoting skin regeneration, and combating signs of aging. Whether you have oily, dry, sensitive, or mature skin, there’s a night cream out there designed specifically for your needs.

For men looking for an effective, multi-purpose night cream, Perenne’s Collagen Booster Night Cream is the perfect solution. Packed with collagen-boosting peptides, retinol, and hydrating ingredients, this cream targets multiple skin concerns to give you healthy, youthful skin. Make it a part of your nighttime routine, and wake up with revitalized skin every day.

About Perenne Cosmetics At Perenne, we believe in the power of nature and science to create skincare solutions that deliver real results. Our products are formulated with high-quality, active ingredients to support healthy, glowing skin. Explore our full range of skincare solutions and elevate your skincare game today!

Founded in 2017 by Ritu Khanna, Perenne Cosmetics is a premium skincare brand committed to delivering high-performance, clean beauty solutions. Rooted in the belief that the fusion of nature and science creates extraordinary outcomes, the brand uses botanical actives and meticulously researched formulations to craft safe and effective skincare.

With a mission to combat the harmful effects of chemical-based cosmetics, Perenne focuses on natural, toxin-free products that promote long-term skin health. Guided by transparency and consumer trust, Perenne aims to lead the Clean Beauty Movement, offering a skincare range designed for all stages of life.

"Ageless Beauty" is not just a tagline but a vision, reflected in the brand’s name, which is derived from the Spanish word "Perenne," meaning perennial or timeless. Join the journey towards vitality, radiance, and truly natural skincare with Perenne Cosmetics.

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