Recently, we met with Lola Gusman, the brilliant attorney behind The Hermes Hippie, a beauty blog that focuses on clean and conscious beauty. So obviously we immediately loved her vibe, pretty close to ours!

Multitasker, mother and influencer, Lola is the living proof that “We can do it”! Luxury skincare lover, she’s very selective when it’s about taking care of her skin and her refreshing can-do attitude made us want to know more about her...

Discover the conversation we had with her :

Q: What are you most passionate about?

On a personal level - my family. I honestly think my kids are the coolest (I am TOTALLY objective) and my husband makes me laugh and supports me unconditionally, so I want to make sure that whatever choices I make are in service of doing and being my best for them. On a more global level, I’m truly passionate about knowledge. An educated consumer is a happier consumer, an educated citizen is a better citizen, an educated parent can raise happier, healthier kids. I love research, I love critical thinking and I love helping people to find answers.

Q: What inspired you to become a lawyer?

I’m pretty sure it was watching Legal Eagles - that 80s movie with Robert Redford and Debra Winger. I was about 12. Somewhere in there is a cautionary tale about letting your headstrong pre-teens watch workplace action comedies...

Q: Let’s talk skin…what is your approach to skincare?

To me, the most important thing by far is knowing and listening to your skin. There is no one-size fits all when it comes to skincare and just because something worked for one person (or thousands of them), doesn’t mean it’ll work for you. I am also a skincare maximalist: I love experimenting, layering and playing around with products.

Q: What are your everyday skincare rituals that are non-negotiable?

Washing my face before bed. It’s the one thing I will never skip - regardless of how tired (or, yes, drunk) I might be. I also love a toner mist: hydration is crucial for skin health and misting my face before application helps my oils absorb. Plus, a lovely mist feels so refreshing and indulgent - it’s both a luxury and a necessity.

Q: Can you share your favorite Odacité products (and why).

I adore so many of the booster serums (Serum Concentrates)! Ma+N Marula + Neroli Elasticity and Mo+P Moringa + Petitgrain Very Dry Skin Serum Concentrates are total lifesavers when my skin is miserably dry, Pa+G Papaya + Geranium Hyperpigmentation Serum Concentrate is awesome for dark spots and CaR Wild Carrot Vital Glow Serum Concentrate gives an amazing glow. I also adore a Vitamin C serum, so both of the 15% Vitamin C serums (C for Colette and An Autumn on the World) are big favorites.