Eve Lom
Known for having launched “probably the best cleanser in the world” (Vogue), Eve Lom is originally from Czechoslovakia. She started working in the beauty field in the US & she set up her own brand & business in the UK in the early 80’s.
A beauty priestess who strongly believes that the “purity” of your skin [...]
REN
REN
“Mayday Mayday” … this is not a rescue message! but the original name of one of the new products of REN, an English brand. “Mayday Mayday” rescue balm is good for dry & sensitive skins. I would recommend applying it in the morning; thanks to the chamomile & pink violet extracts, it gives you a [...]
Nigelle Oil
Another natural remedy to moisturize your skin
We never stop looking for the perfect remedy to protect & to cure our skins against dryness or irritation. You’ve probably tried many creams & oils. You still have concerns: sensitivity, acne, and eczema? May be you will find exactly what you’ve always been looking for in the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]