We meet Alex Chantecaille and get the inside scoop on the luxury, family-owned beauty brand Chantecaille
Alex Chantecaille is one lucky lady. As Director of Sales Promotions for Chantecaille, she spends much of her time traveling the world communicating the brand to clients. This means a lot of time on the road (never a dull moment) and a job that demands daily testing of Chantecaille’s products. Alex is incredibly hands-on, meeting individual customers, making product recommendations and even giving the occasional makeover herself. Needless to say the products speak for themselves – Alex has a radiant complexion and a down-to-earth demeanor that had us at hello. We chat with her about the brand and her insider beauty tips
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Your mother Sylvie is the founder of Chantecaille, did you always want to work for the family business?
After college I worked in public relations where I gained a lot of valuable knowledge and learned what inspired me. After three years, I decided to come work with my family. I was always inspired by my mother and in awe of her business intuition – I was just waiting for the right time.
What makes Chantecaille different from other beauty brands?
The line is the highest quality synergy between science and nature. It is recognized for the extensive research and technological innovation invested in each ground-breaking formula. It is also distinguished by the exceptional purity of its ingredients – with all of our skincare items created from our Rose de Mai pure rosewater base.
What is your must-have Chantecaille product and why?
My favorite product is our Vital Essence [$98], it is a revolutionary eye gel and all-over face serum of super hydrating, anti-aging ingredients, and antioxidants that protect and rebalance my complexion.
Alex Chantecaille
What is your daily beauty routine?
My daily beauty routine begins with our Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser [$55], next I spritz my face with our Rose de Mai rosewater [$56], then I use our Vital Essence Serum [$98] and Nano Gold Firming Treatment [$290], followed by our Stress Repair Concentrate for my eyes.
What's the best piece of beauty advice you ever received?
I always take Vitamin C supplements as well as drink fresh organic vegetable juice. Since I am always traveling it helps support my immune system.
Chantecaille is renowned for its environmental support. Tell us more
Chantecaille has also always sought to raise awareness for important environmental issues. With each season, a new collection presents an exciting opportunity through beauty to protect endangered species and spotlight important issues of global sustainability. Les Dauphins eye shadow quad [$77] is Chantecaille’s latest initiative spotlighting the need to protect dolphins from disappearing from our oceans.
What can we expect from Chantecaille this Spring/Summer?
In May we will be launching Protection Naturelle SPF 46 PA +++ Powder. The high sun protection powder is imperceptibly fine and comes packaged in a chic flow-through brush – perfect for my travels!
For your chance to win a bottle of Rose de Mai rosewater worth $56, email your name and contact details with the subject line ‘Chantecaille giveaway’ to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Winner will be chosen at random on 15th May 2010.
