Cristina is one of MPL'beaut 's models and that's why our paths crossed. In addition to being drop dead gorgeous and representing MPL perfectly, Cristina is an activist and preserver of the oceans and spends much of her time fighting to clean it from the nets and plastic that man leaves behind.

She uses her platform well to talk about the preservation of our planet and that's why we couldn't help but let you know her a little better - from the inside out.

Hope you like it! :)

TO BE

Sign: Sun - Aquarius
Moon - Fish
Ascendant: Leo

Season: Summer

Yellow color

Book: Silence Thich Nhat Hahn and Love and be free Sri Prem Baba (I couldn't choose just one lol)

A song: Right now I'm listening to Bklyn Masala by Masta Ace and Im Still in love by Alton Ellis all the time

A Podcast: Female investing

An object: I bought a projector and I'm loving having a cinema at home

TO CREATE

Who inspires you? The people around me. I like having different friends, who work with different things, who are from different countries and cultures. All my friends are creative and I love seeing what they do and how. I think it's very important to have people around you who inspire and motivate you. Also, music, art, nature, dancing. Be present.

What do you still need to create? Oh, lots of things haha. Businesses, a family, houses, safe places, communities. I have a lot of love that I want to materialize in different ways in this world. When the right time comes.

How to maintain creativity: For me it’s about practicing being present. Paint, dance, sing, play. Being creative without necessarily a reason. Do things you really enjoy doing. Take care of your mind, create silence to hear what there is to hear without the noise of the world.

TO LIVE

First thing to do when waking up: Drink water and write down at least 3 things that make me grateful for that day.

How to relax at the end of the day: A hot bath, yin yoga , music, beauty routine , a good book.

A place to disconnect: nature, sea.

Favorite physical exercise: Surfing, hiking, swimming

How you release stress: meditating, turning off your cell phone, movement.

A woman who inspires you: I have many. But mainly my mother. A woman with so much love is rare. I am the woman I am because of her.

NOURISH

Your ideal diet is… Natural and organic. Fresh and local. For me also vegan. My body works better on plant-based foods.

What you always have in the fridge: Spinach

Dinner-saving recipe: I'm very basic in the kitchen, because I travel a lot. If I don't know what to make for dinner, I usually make a bowl of rice, avocado, sweet potato, spinach, mushrooms, broad beans, mango, etc. All the good things I can find haha.

Favorite drink: My morning smoothie. I adore! You can see the recipe here.

Favorite snack: Banana with tamara medjool and tahini

Favorite restaurant: Cucina 37 here in Ericeira. Puttanesca always makes me happy!

Favorite cookbooks: I don't have a book at the moment, but on Instagram I love @‌Earthyandy . I've been following her for years and she always makes amazing vegan recipes.

TO CARE

Beauty icon: I don't know if I have one. There are many beautiful women. I think beauty and diversity, people's souls. And I think all women have their own beauty.

An essential piece of clothing: The perfect denim jeans

What's not missing in your beauty routine: Hyuluronic acid serum, eye serum , moisturizing cream and sunscreen .

Favorite MPL'beauty product: The honey and açaí face mask !

How do you feel more beautiful? Natural, tanned from the sun , salt water in her hair, naked.