You’ve probably recognized Kate in our photos, so we thought it was time to properly introduce you. Kate Butler is a longtime friend (and occasional model) of Doré who also happens to be a brilliant actress. She’s been in so many projects we love, including The Gilded Age, which we’re so happy to have back on Sunday nights. Kate has a relaxed sophistication that makes her our go-to whenever we think about who to photograph for the brand. We asked her to share a bit of her routine with us.
What is your morning beauty routine?
First thing I spritz some rose water spray on my face. I use Mario Badescu facial spray. Old school for me. It seems to wake up any moisturizing product I’ve used the night before. When I am in the shower I use the Doré face cleanser. I keep a bottle in the shower and in the medicine cabinet to use at night. After I cleanse in the shower I will apply a Vit. C serum. I use Doré’s serum because it is lightweight and layers nicely with my other products. Next I use the Doré Peptide Serum. Usually the Collagen Firming Serum, because I’m always chasing fine lines. After that I use a tinted sunscreen ColorScience Flex. This acts as my foundation as well. If I am feeling super dry I will use the Doré La Crème before the sunscreen. The nice thing about La Crème is that it's very lightweight, so good for layering.
And your evening routine?
I wash my face with Doré Cleanser, spritz with the rose water spray, then depending how dry my skin is feeling I alternate the routine. Some nights it’s rose water spray, then Rosehip oil (Trilogy brand from NZ) and lastly a hyaluronic acid cream. That’s the simple soothing routine. But the routine that does the most work is first glycolic acid pads (at the moment I am using Coleman Cosmetic CC Brightening Pads) these get rid of any dark spots on my face, then Retin A (.25% prescription strength) and then followed by the hyaluronic acid cream. I definitely see the most results with this routine, but sometimes I don’t want all the gunk on my face at night so I go for the simpler rose oil and moisturizer.
What products do you keep in your bag?
I always have saline eyedrops (I wear contacts and my eyes are always dry), lip balm -I love the Doré balm. It’s great for the lips and also the nails. I keep some in my purse and in my car. I am always applying it to my lips and nails :) And I keep a rose tinted lipstick in the inner pocket of my purse so it’s easy to grab. I’ve been using the Violette_Fr Bisou Balm. You can apply it without a mirror which is the best.
How do you define beauty?
Beauty to me is so subjective and personal. Everyone has a different opinion on what is beautiful to them. Sure, there is the standard of what is “beautiful” but because it’s personal I think you can’t always put so much value on beauty. To each his own. Focus on what makes you feel good, and the beauty in that will shine.
When do you feel most beautiful?
I always feel most beautiful when I am feeling confident. And usually for me that is when I am dressed classically, and have very little makeup on.
We always love catching in you in some of our favorite films and movies, what are you working on right now?
I have a few projects coming out soon...The Gilded Age which was incredible to work on with the period costumes, and the cast was so lovely and fun. The corsets were very uncomfortable, but so flattering to the figure :) A show on Netflix, The JonBenet Ramsey story with Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, and “911” on ABC. I am also developing a couple of TV shows. A CIA family drama, and a half-hour comedy that takes place in Tokyo. I am so excited to see these take shape.
And we have to ask, what’s your favorite address in France?It is very touristy but I love to go to the Musée de L’Orangerie to see the Monet Water Lillies, and then afterwards a walk in the Tuileries garden, have a seat on a bench and people watch. Paris is the best for people watching.
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