Beach-Chic with Lierac Expert Catherine Raubiet

Summer is almost here! That means we'll have to put on a bathing suit sooner or later and face those body issues that we’ve been hiding all winter. Unlike what you may have been told, it’s never too late for bikini prep. Our own Catherine Raubiet, Lierac Beauty expert and National Educator, shares her secrets for looking bikini-ready in a flash!

1- Exfoliate your entire body 2-3 times a week. This will get rid of dead skin cells, prevent ingrown hairs, stimulate circulation, and give your skin a healthy glow.

2- Finish every shower with cold water. This will tone end energize your skin.

3- Apply a self-tanner evenly over your entire body and face, one area at a time to avoid streaks. I would suggest a self-tanner cream (versus an oil or spray), which blends into skin more easily. Not only will this give your skin a healthy, summery glow, it will also camouflage any imperfections like cellulite or winkles! Lierac has an express or a progressive option that gives a natural-looking glow.

4- This will not solve the problem overnight, but it's never too late to start treating imperfections and problem areas with targeted products. An anti-cellulite cream, for example, will noticeably diminish the appearance of cellulite with regular and prolonged use, and will give you a firmer, tighter feel right from the start – an instant confidence booster at the beach! I would suggest Morpho-Slim Anti-Cellulite Concentrate and Morpho-Slim Stomach & Waist Resculpting and Firming Concentrate, that contain Active Caffeine to effectively diminish the appearance of cellulite.

5- Moisturize your skin regularly- especially after sun, salt and chlorine exposure to keep your skin nourished and healthy. Your skin will look visibly healthier and radiant with the moisture. A light, non-greasy option is ideal for summer: Sensorielle Multi-Use Oil is fast-absorbing, ultra-hydrating, and has a delicious, light floral scent.

6- Don’t forget to drink water! It is not only important for your body’s hydration levels, but also for glowing and healthy skin. This is especially important during the hot summer months, when your body is more dehydrated than usual.

7- Bring a healthy snack with you when you leave the house: fruits like berries are full of antioxidants, and raw vegetables and almonds are great for energy and feeling clean and healthy – your skin and body will thank you!

8- Always wear sunscreen, and pack it in your bag at all times! It will protect your skin from the harmful UV rays, and will also give you a more uniform and healthy tan – no one looks good with a sunburn!"

Merci, Catherine! Do you have questions for Catherine? Ask or comment below!

Morpho-Slim Your Body!

Spring is around the corner! Crocus and snowdrop gently lift their flowering heads out of the softened earth to announce the season’s pending arrival. These petit fleur signal a beauty ritual of French women everywhere; the discreet rush to pharmacies for our Lierac MORPHO-SLIM body contouring products.

Cellulite is a fact of life for women as it is related to changes in hormones and metabolism. It is a mechanism by which fat is stored in the body; irrespective of body weight. For over 30 years, Lierac has been offering targeted solutions for unsightly dimpling of the skin caused by cellulite. Our latest and greatest include:

MORPHO-SLIM Anti-Cellulite Concentrate This award-winning product (merci NewBeauty magazine!)diminishes the volume of fat cells in the thighs and derrière with a 12.5% concentration of proprietary LIPO-REVERSE® containing 10% Active Caffeine and 2.5% Glaucine Complex (a fat-fighting ingredient derived from the yellow horned poppy flower).

MORPHO-SLIM Stomach & Waist offers targeted slimming benefits with Lierac's own 7.5% LIPO-REVERSE® and extract of Phllacantha fibrosa (brown algae); first active ingredient capable of reducing the volume and number of fat cells while boosting skin’s firmness.

A pampering tip; mindfully use your sense of touch when applying MORPHO-SLIM products. The sense of touch reassures, comforts and relaxes, and reminds us all that being compassionate towards ourselves is a worthwhile luxury!

Just in time! Lierac MORPHO-SLIM Bonus for the Months of March and April:
Buy 1, get the 2nd 50% off online and in-store at select Duane Reade Look Boutiques and CVS/pharmacy.

Do you have any spring rituals you’d like to share? Tell us about them and you could win BOTH Lierac Morpho-Slim products!

Conquering Cellulite: LIERAC Paris Celebrates Over 30 Years Of Research And Development

Cellulite may be an inevitable woe for many of us, but did you know that LIERAC Paris has spent more than 30 years studying the causes and methods of its treatment? That's right folks, we mean business!

Here are some highlights to better acquaint you with LIERAC's involvement:

1982: Phytophyline is introduced as the 1st intensive treatment for cellulite, based on our famous synergy of Alchemilla, Ivy, and Horsetail.


1995: Body Lift range begins with 1st "anti-orange peel skin" product, boasting 7% Active Caffeine.


2000: Body Lift 10 is introduced with a record-breaking 10% concentration of Active Caffeine.


2004: Ultra Body Lift 10 breaks onto the scene combining 10% Active Caffeine with aspartame.


2009: Morpho-Slim is born. The formula combines 7.5% LIPO-REVERSE® technology with 1% brown algae extract and 4% oat polysaccharides. The LIPO-REVERSE® complex is composed of both Active Caffeine and Glaucine and directly targets cellulite, firming the problem areas. Brown algae helps in the process of lipolysis, the breakdown of fat cells (which we don't want!). Additionally, oat polysaccharides have an immediate tightening effect on the skin. This product is intended for mature cellulite.


2010: Introduction of Morpho-Slim Stomach & Waist to specifically target cellulite in these regions.

And we're not through! Have you tried any anti-cellulite products before?

LIERAC Paris: A Leader In Anti-Cellulite Research

Cellulite isn't the most glamorous issue to deal with, but fortunately no one has to suffer alone. A gender-specific condition affecting 90% of women, cellulite results from fat storage occuring in the hypodermis (the deepest skin layer), along with water retention and aging of the connective tissue. When there is an imbalance between the processes of fat storage and release, and fat cells increase in volume. As a result, collagen fibers form rigid capsules over the fat cells, causing skin to adopt the characteristic dimpled look - not so pretty!


Lucky for us girls, LIERAC has long studied how cellulite comes to be, as well as how to treat the condition. In 2004, the brand released Ultra-Body Lift 10, a concentrate that directly targets cellulite and water retention. LIERAC introduced Active Caffeine (a 10% concentration) into the product's formula. The caffeine works along with phospholipids to reduce the accumulation of fat. In addition, Ultra-Body Lift 10 contains licorice, an ingredient rich in flavonoids that has anti-water retention and anti-toxin properties. Together these ingredients magically work to recontour the appearance of the skin, reducing unsighlty dimples and aiding drainage for a more comfortable feel.