Getaway to Panama with Liora Basse, photographer

Discover the world of photographer Liora Basse during a trip to Panama, her heart's home where she goes to recharge every year. In this article, Liora shares her travel essentials and her sublime snapshots of the sunset on Veraguas beach.

What is your connection to Panama?

My parents have lived there for several years. I go every year. It’s a magical place in the middle of the jungle. I am very attached to this place, I never get tired of it, and I have so many memories there. Plus, this year was extra special because it was our first trip with our son.

Tell us about a day of vacation in Panama...

We get up very early, spend the whole morning at the beach, surfing and now building a few sandcastles. In the afternoon, we stay in the shade; I usually take the opportunity to do some yoga. And we end the day with a beer at sunset and by cooking.

What is your latest artistic crush?

My latest big crush is the Luna Luna project.
It’s an amusement park created in '87 by André Heller.
Many artists participated in creating the attractions (Ferris Wheel, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Dalí, David Hockney, Miles Davis).
The project closed the same year and the pieces disappeared from circulation!
Until last year, when Heller, his son, and Drake found the works.
They are currently restoring them and I believe they are planning an exhibition.

You have worked with us since the brand's creation; what is the secret to our chemistry for you?

I think we have the same vision on many subjects. Whether it's about cosmetics or aesthetics, we have the same tastes, and the enthusiasm for creating beautiful things when we get together for each shoot.

To wrap up, we have similar lives, which we love to share when we reunite!

Can you tell us about your Alaena ritual?

It remains almost the same all year round!

I wash my face with the soap morning and night.

discover the mango & avocado soap

I then apply the anti-aging cream morning and night as well, massaging my face. In the winter, I sometimes apply the mask in a thin layer and leave it on overnight.

Summer and winter alike, I apply the spf30 sunscreen.

discover the spf30 face & body sunscreen lotion

I use the peel once a week, a little more when I'm in the sun.

discover the fruit acid peel

Only in the summer do I use the oil or the balm for the body.

discover the nourishing rose petal oil

Photo album by Liora Basse - Panama, February 2023