Turning difference into strength with Maeva Marshall

Maeva Giani Marshall, 26 years old, model but also advocate for diversity – Paris, France. @maevamarshall

What is your first beauty move in the morning?
My first beauty gesture is not the most glamorous but is vital: I put my lenses on because if I don’t do so my day can’t start. Then I wash my face with a natural soap and an electric face brush.

What is the product you’ll never get rid of?
I can’t live without a face moisturizer because my skin is super sensitive and she definitely need to drink more than me! I’m a huge fan of the crème soyeuse from La Mer. To be honest, I love to try out new face creams which match with my skin to be able to give advice to others. I also like Dior, Dr Barbara Strum and WoodCopenhagen for their moisturizing line.

After a day on set how do you take care of your skin?
After a whole day of shooting I do a huge skincare because my skin is not used to foundation, so I think my skin can be freaking out when it’s cover of make-up. So as soon as I’m home I remove my make-up with some oil, then my natural soap and the eletric brush, following a deep cleansing step with WoodCopenhagen I wait for my skin to dry. For brands and products it depends. I watch my skin a lot, to decrypt what it needs. But the steps stay the same: sérum, night balm then a moisturizer to protect the whole. Little advice: always do your care 30 minutes before bed or more to let everything sink in.

You’ve transformed your hyperpigmentation in a strength, what advice would you give to others than share the same uniqueness as you? une force, quels conseils donnerais-tu aux personnes ayant la même particularité ?
Advices for people with hyperpigmentation, acne, scars and others « imperfections » are infinite. But the best one according to me is: don’t hide it, embrace it, change the narrative. We have to realize that those things make us unique and difference is a strength. Make it yours.