My Creative Cup of Tea

November 06, 2026

#MCCOTBeauty {35}

Pause Nordic

Lidingö

Sweden

At MCCOT, we deeply believe in the true power of mindful self-care, and we know very well the absolute necessity of being able to slow down and enjoy small precious and well-deserved pauses when needed, on a daily basis.

That is why we are convinced that there is no better time to pause, make space for yourself, calm down, breathe and reclaim your inner peace than during your daily beauty routine.

It can indeed turn into a beautiful journey to a balanced beauty, a calm nervous system and true well-being.

Swedish natural skincare and lifestyle brand Pause Nordic is the invitation you were waiting for to pamper, with care and respect, your skin, body and mind, and work on yourself.

Committed supporter of a slow, holistic, gentle and eco-conscious approach to a daily self-care, skilled beauty and well-being expert - she worked in cosmetics and studied somatics-Anne Höstman is reclaiming the importance of connecting outer beauty with inner well-being.

“I created Pause Nordic because I wanted skincare to feel like a moment of care, with no pressure to look a certain way. Nature and forests have always been a part of my life, from my childhood in Finland to the present day, and that connection is at the heart of the brand. Our skincare is made in Finland, bringing together ingredients inspired by Nordic nature and textures that make everyday routines feel special. To me, beauty is closely connected to how we feel, and even a small pause can be a meaningful way to care for ourselves. I want Pause Nordic to offer gentle skincare and a reminder that we are allowed to slow down. My hope is that each product encourages people to listen to what they need and enjoy being their own kind of beautiful.” she says.

Pause Nordic is a deliberately-limited niche and premium skincare collection whose products are carefully, ethically and slowly handcrafted in small batches in Finland. The range includes the Cleansing balm, the Forest Glow Deep Hydrating Serum, and the Forest Glow Soothing Rich Face Cream. All three have received a European Natural Beauty Awards.

Developed to provide consumers hydration, nourishment and a comfortable skin feel, the delicate, effective, skin-friendly and innovative plant-based formulas combine powerful ingredients- such as bilberry and lingonberry seed oils but also Albatrellus confluens mushroom extract and Forest Microbiome- inspired by Nordic nature and Nordic forest, especially the Finnish one, a natural gem close to Anne's heart.

As a caring human being and a committed-to-the-environment founder who wanted to build more than a brand but also promotes a life philosophy, the skincare collection has been complemented by some lifestyle products such as herbal tea and handmade ceramics.

Since last October, when in Paris, you can purchase the three-product ritual at the recently-opened ENBA house located at 18 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe in the district of Le Marais.

Do not forget. Take care of yourself. Always.