Bionova
A new type of skincare …
You are probably familiar with “traditional” cosmetics & “organic” cosmetics, however, there is another type of skincare that exists on the market using Nanotechnology. Yes, I know, this word can be a bit scary but the concept is quite simple (although the whole technology is scientifically advanced).
A brand that best [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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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Bust
February 3, 2010 by Alexandra
Filed under "A La une", Skin care
A special 30 yrs old & + …
Sorry girls but we have to face reality: age!
30 yrs old is the best age for a woman: maturity & independence… we are still young, beautiful & attractive but … it is also time to think future & aging process. Sorry for this, probably a bit difficult [...]
Freeze
Freeze time!
First, I had a glance at the packaging that I found so cute & playful, with a flashy pink & touches of green & silver … not really taking it seriously!
Then, I realized what “beauty” I had in my hands. Freeze 24.7 offers a short range of products but Powerful … a unique line [...]