Did u know? – Week 8
Product
To celebrate its ten years anniversary as beauty partner of the famous BAFTA red carpet event, Lancôme launched a limited edition of 100 blusher compacts customized with Swarovski crystals… under the artistic direction of Aaron de Mey. An Exclusive launch at Selfridges London.
Interview Dermatologist
February 24, 2010 by Alexandra
Filed under "A La une", Interviews
Interview Dr. Sylvie Clapies-You
A.B: How long have you been practising dermatology?
S.C-Y: I’ve been practising now for 32 years!
A.B: What made you choose this medical speciality?
S.C-Y: An amazing meeting in Bordeaux (France) with “une grande dame” in dermatology, specializing in children’s skin topics: Professeur Claire Beylot.
I was 22 yrs-old!
A.B: Did you ever count the number of [...]
Did u Know? – Week 7
Cosmetifique – A new i-phone application
A great tool to check live the ingredients of the cosmetic products you want to buy. It has been set up based on the INCI database (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients).
For more info, please check: http://www.cosmetifique.com
Organic trend
February 17, 2010 by Alexandra
Filed under "A La une", Skin care
If you are just a little bit concerned by your health, or if you are sensitive to all Health & Beauty adverts & warnings, there are key words you should be familiar with: nature, organic, mineral & essential oils.
During the past years, a numerous number of health food stores & organic shops have opened; organic [...]
Carrière Frères Industrie 1884
When authenticity rhymes with a journey of beautiful natural scents …
The Carrière Frères Industrie 1884 is a very exclusive brand, distributed in a few locations.
It proposes a series of vegetal candles. The company has built its reputation & business in the 19th century providing churches (i.e Montmartre, Paris, still true) with candles & night-lights with [...]
Did u know? – Week 6
Valentine’s … inspirations!
Any special occasion gives to the brands unlimited creativity. For Valentine’s, Heineken Italian’s subsidiary launches a gloss with a beer taste!
Yes indeed! Check the video:
You can buy the gloss on the website: www.heineken.it, for only 4.90€. Definitely something you can try & … try to excess!
And if you don’t find this idea appealing [...]
“Parfumeurs véritables …”
February 10, 2010 by Alexandra
Filed under "A La une", Perfume
Perfumes have become a huge industry: more than 500 new perfumes are launched on the market each year; a market estimated at more than 10 billion€ turnover. A number that would make your head spin! More than 3/4 of these perfumes come from 3 major-worldwide-known companies: Givaudan (Swiss, Zurich, since 1895, approx. 25% of market [...]
“This works”
No, it is not an affirmation, it is the name of a very original brand created 5 years ago by Kathy Phillips, former Health & Beauty Director at Vogue UK, working now as International Beauty Director for Condé Nast Asia. Passionate for yoga, health & beauty, Kathy Phillips has gathered all her know-how to launch [...]
Valentine’s day
You probably have no clue of what to buy to your fiancé (e) for Valentine’s. Each year, it’s the same. It becomes more & more complicated between Christmas, Birthdays, Valentine’s & all the occasions for which you need to brainstorm again & again to find the right, nice & original gifts! Also even more complicated: [...]
Did u know? – Week 5
Kiehl’s
… Extends its night cream collection with the Midnight Recovery cream composed of Evening Primrose (for the omega 6 & fatty acids) & lavender essential oil (to destress your skin & to give it a radiant look):
… Launches 2 “starter kits” to discover their range of cleanser products & moisturizer creams:
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