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LUSH Launches New Perfume Collection, Including a “Timeless Masterpiece” LUSH is set to unveil a new perfume collection, featuring four core-range fragrances available in all stores and online, as well as five additional scents for online purchase and curated in select stores. The collection will launch online on October 3, with in-store availability starting October 10. Known for storytelling through scent, LUSH perfumes are crafted in-house, inspired by literature, music, and life events. The fragrances are made with ethically sourced essential oils and absolutes from family businesses and local farmers, supporting both customers and the communities behind the ingredients. The collection has been developed by LUSH’s three in-house perfumers: co-founder Mark Constantine, alongside Emma Vincent and Alina Gliwinska, who have contributed some of LUSH’s most beloved scents in a largely male-dominated industry. Emma is known for hits like ‘Super Milk’ and ‘Turmeric Latte,’ while Alina created the popular cross-generational scent ‘Alina.’ www.lush.com

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Expanding To Europe Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga are expanding their shared vision of empowering and uplifting through makeup designed for everyone. Following last year’s successful launch at Sephora UK, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga – the “supercharged, clean makeup brand driven by innovation” – will soon be exclusively available at Sephora in Europe starting from March 26th. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, renowned for its top-selling, viral, and award-winning beauty line, is expanding into twelve European countries. Available in-store and online in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, with exclusive online availability in Switzerland, Greece, Romania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Lady Gaga, the brand’s creator, expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m thrilled to bring our new, clean artist makeup to Europe, especially to Sephora, a source of inspiration for years. At Haus Labs, artistry is inclusive, and our products are both high-performance and skin-friendly.” Sylvie Moreau, President of Sephora Europe & Middle East, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We’re excited to introduce Haus Labs by Lady Gaga to our European market. Our customers will love the innovative, inspiring world of Haus Labs and its pioneering formulas.” Haus Labs by Lady Gaga offers over 125 products across 9 categories, catering to all shades and skin tones. Highlights include the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation and Concealer, known for their viral success and skin-loving ingredients like fermented Arnica, providing superior protection against environmental stress.

Creative Headz launches its own product range Pump up the volume! Creative Headz salon chain is launching a product line for both men and women, developed by expert hairdressers. The initial release includes essentials like texture spray and dry shampoo, with more to come soon! Everyone wants to be their best self, their most stylish ever! With nearly 20 years in the industry, Creative Headz is cranking up the volume, refreshing tired hairstyles and keeping them in place! Their unisex products are meticulously crafted by experienced hairdressers who live and breathe hair. The aim is to give customers the right conditions to succeed with salon-worthy styling – at home. Based in Stockholm, Creative Headz is one of Sweden’s largest salon chains and the only one owned and operated by women. Behind the ten salons are sisters Nathalie Akgün, founder and creative director, and Joceline Akgün, CEO. The dream of their own product line has long been in the works, but gained traction when the hairdressing industry was hit hard by the pandemic. From the outset, it has been important for the sisters to create a creative environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. That spirit also permeates the products, which are high quality, easy to use, made in Sweden, and priced affordably at £22 each. “We want more people to afford really good hair products. In a few years, we hope that hair styling will have the same status as skincare,” says Joceline Akgün. Image courtesy of Carl Thorborg and Creative Headz “We want more people to afford really good hair products. In a few years, we hope that hair styling will have the same status as skincare,” says Joceline Akgün. The first product release is available at Creative Headz salons now, and soon will be in the company’s new online store. More future styling favorites will be launched in 2024. The new webshop will be available from the beginning of march.

CHANEL BEAUTY BACKSTAGES FALL-WINTER 2024/25 HAUTE COUTURE MAKE-UP STEP BY STEP COMPLEXIONApply LES BEIGES WATER-FRESH COMPLEXION TOUCH with the 2-IN-1 FOUNDATION BRUSH FLUID AND POWDER N°101. Correct the imperfections of the face using LE CORRECTEUR DE CHANEL with the RETRACTABLE DUAL-TIP CONCEALER BRUSH N°105 where needed. According to your skin tone, apply EXCLUSIVE CREATION DIAMOND DUST GOLD AND PEACH or LIGHT AND BERRY on your cheeks. According to your skin tone, add BAUME ESSENTIEL MOONLIGHT KISS or BAUME ESSENTIEL SOLAR GLOW on the apples of the cheeks using the PRECISION POWDER BRUSH N° 111. EYEBROWSBrush the brows with DUAL-ENDED BROW BRUSH N°207.  Fill in with the STYLO SOURCILS HAUTE PRECISION. Apply le GEL SOURCILS in TRANSPARENT to add depth to hairs for a strong result. EYESAccording to your skin tone, apply STYLO OMBRE & CONTOUR 42 CELESTIAL PINK or 52 ATTAYA directly on the mobile eyelid. Blend it with RETRACTABLE DUAL-ENDED EYESHADOW BRUSH N°200 all over the mobile eyelid. LIPSApply a light touch of 31 LE ROUGE in ROUGE LION or ROUGE INTIMISTE (further the look) in the middle of your lips and smudge it all over the lips. NAILSPrepare with a coat of LA BASE CAMÉLIA. Set up with LE VERNIS DE CHANEL 111 BALLERINA, fix and add shine with LE GEL COAT.

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum text Susan Sthjernberger Prada’s newest perfume is this beautiful flowery scent that comes in 30, 50, and 90ml. This feminine floral fragrance represents the paradoxical nature of women, that we are ever changing yet true to ourselves. They use the first extract of Neroli buds for PRADA to capture the freshness. Also, AmbrofixTM, a bioconverted amber awakens a new sensuality and SerenolideTM, a new revolutionary musk molecule brings forth a new intensity.  The entire PRADA Paradoxe is refillable. It’s also nice to know that they are using less glass for the bottle and the paper packaging is sustainably certified.I love that the bottle looks like the signature Prada logo. This has become one of my new favorite scents.

Le Regard Hermès Hermès Beauty has recently launched its first collection of eye shadows and mascaras, called Le Regard. Le Regard Hermès represents a new chapter in the world of Hermès Beauty, focusing on eye makeup and its potential. The collection has been meticulously curated by the team behind previous Hermès Beauty releases, including the artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas, creative director Gregoris Pyrpylis, and Pierre Hardy, the creative director for Hermès Shoes and Accessories, as well as the designer for Hermès Beauty Objects. The collection comprises six distinct eyeshadow palettes, featuring a range of colors, six deep shades of mascara, four brushes made of lacquered wood, and an eyelash curler. Each item has been thoughtfully designed to meet the brand’s high standards of quality and craftsmanship. The design of the compact is inspired by Bauhaus design principles, with circles and squares used to create a timeless look. The compact is meant to be refilled, signaling a longer lifespan for the object. The collection is an object lesson in quiet luxury that encourages people to see things differently. Le Regard offers a selection of makeup tools and products that cater to those with an appreciation for understated elegance and refined beauty. Discover the harmonious blend of colors and textures that allow for versatile eye looks. Enhance your lashes with the richly pigmented mascara options. The brushes, crafted with attention to detail, ensure precise application. Complete your routine with the eyelash curler for a polished finish. With Le Regard Hermès, you can expect a collection that embodies the brand’s commitment to sophistication and timeless style. It is a testament to the artistry and expertise of Hermès Beauty. Explore the possibilities and embrace the allure of Le Regard.

Layering with N.C.P Olfactives Fragrances N.C.P is a modern perfume and skin care brand developed not just regardless of sex, gender or age butalso to make it possible for you create your own unique perfume combination or skin routine.   The fragrances are developed to match who you are today depending on how you feel, where you aregoing and who you want to be. To create your own signature fragrance, you use the layering technique.The layering technique was originally developed in the Middle East and is about combining severalperfumes at the same time. To layer you simply spray a few different scents on to the same skin area,without letting it dry in between, and wait for it to blend. There doesn’t seem to be any wrongs or rightswhen layering, its just to play and try out whatever works for you. But it is however recommended tostart with two or three scent’s at the same time if you are a beginner. Every perfume is perfectlybalanced to stand alone or to be layered on top of each other or added to spice up any old perfume youalready have at home.I am usually drawn to perfumes with leather and woody notes with a hint of masculinity. But I also lovethe scent of clementine’s and violets. There are plenty of choices to match my preferences in discoveryboxes. And it’s no surprise that I absolutely love the N.C.P signature fragrance 701 Leather and Vetvierfrom the Seven Facets box which I often wear just by itself. I was also thrilled to find the 101 Clementineand Violet flower scent in the same box and the 705 Leather and Oud from the Gold Facets box. To layerI often add one of the Sandalwood or musk scent’s as a complement. The 501 Iris and Vanilla scent givesa fresh flowery contribution and is not at all as sweet as vanilla perfumes from other brands tend to be.Another favorite is the 703 Tonka Bean and Moka from the Black Facets box if I what to add a bit ofsweetness to my composition. All the perfumes consist of quite few ingredients and are all build on twocombined scents. Some of them were new to me and I had look them up while others are known butnew in the sense of perfumes, as for example 201 Apple and Driftwood which also is very nice. The smalldiscovery boxes gives you number of combination for reasonable price. I would say that the discoveryboxes have given me several new discovery’s of what I like to wear on top of the scents I already knew Iwas going to love. The N.C.P Seven Facets is the ultimate collection box if you want to start layering and contains theseven launch fragrances which represent all the olfactive families Citrus, Fruity, Floral, Fougere, Chypre,Woody and Oriental. There are also several discovery kits available to make the layering even moreexciting. All of them are unisex and vegan. All fragrances can also be found in 50 ml eau de parfum, 10 ml eau de parfum and 5 ml Roll On ampule.The product design in stripes of black and white is a guidance system to illustrate the character of thescent in which olfactive family it belongs. Where the whiter with few black stripes signalizes a lighterscent (citrus) and blacker with few white stripes is a heavier darker scent (oriental). Written byJenny Lunberg

Black Rose Precious Face Oil Black Rose Precious Face Oil is Sisley’s premier skincare oil for dry or mature skin. This silky dry oil is packed with highly active ingredients and offers preparatory, nourishing, and anti-aging effects: Rich in omega 3 and 6, it prepares the skin for daily skincare. Thanks to its powerful blend of plant-based active ingredients with nourishing, regenerating, and protective effects (Padina pavonia, unsaponifiables from avocado, and natural tocopherols), this oil provides the essential components needed to keep the skin vibrant and youthful. Plum and camelina oils help maintain the skin’s lipid balance. At the heart of the formula is the extract of black roses, which imparts a wonderful silky sensation. It is combined with essential oils from Bulgarian rose and magnolia, known for their firming and soothing properties, providing a delightful awakening for the senses. The oil visibly smoothens wrinkles and fine lines, rejuvenates the skin, and imparts a radiant glow. To use, simply apply 3-7 drops in the morning and evening on clean skin in the face and neck area, avoiding the eye area. It can be used alone or before daily skincare to enhance the beneficial effects of other products. Black Rose Precious Face Oil is a true gem in Sisley’s skincare line, offering a luxurious and effective solution for those with dry or mature skin. Its potent blend of active ingredients, including omega fatty acids and extracts of black roses, provides deep nourishment, regeneration, and age-defying benefits. The oil’s silky texture and enchanting scent make each application a delight for the senses, while its remarkable ability to smooth wrinkles, improve skin texture, and impart a radiant glow leave users with a youthful and revitalized complexion. Experience the transformative power of Black Rose Precious Face Oil and indulge in the ultimate skincare ritual that will leave your skin feeling pampered, rejuvenated, and truly radiant.

Swarzkopf Fibre Clinix Bonding Light Oil The Schwarzkopf newly released Fibre Clinix Bonding Light Oil for fine to normal hair is an absolute game-changer in the world of haircare. As someone with fine, lackluster locks, I’ve always struggled to find a product that can add volume, nourishment, and shine without weighing down my hair. However, this incredible bonding oil has exceeded all my expectations and has become a must-have in my haircare routine. What sets the Schwarzkopf Fibre Clinix Bonding Light Oil apart is its lightweight formula. Unlike many other hair oils on the market, this oil doesn’t leave your hair feeling greasy or heavy. Instead, it effortlessly absorbs into the hair, leaving it feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and weightless. This is a game-changer for people with fine to normal hair, as it provides much-needed nourishment and shine without compromising on volume. The advanced bonding technology creates new hair bonds, immediately strengthening and providing long-lasting repair to the inner core of the hair fibre. Hair is protected from split ends and future hair breakage, resulting in smooth, resilient and strong hair. Additionally, this bonding light oil is heat-protective, making it perfect for those who frequently style their hair with hot tools. It forms a protective barrier around the hair, guarding it against damage caused by heat styling. This feature has been a game-changer for me as I can now enjoy the benefits of styling without worrying about the long-term impact on the health of my hair. text Elva Ahlbin

The Glow Range by Indy Beauty Indy Beauty offers a remarkable vitamin C skincare series called The Glow Range that includes the Glow on brightening toner, Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum, Arbutin & Liquorice Glow Up Moisturizer, and Vitamin C Bright Eyes Cream. This powerful combination of products harnesses the benefits of vitamin C to enhance your skincare routine and promote a radiant complexion. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that offers numerous benefits for the skin. Firstly, it helps to brighten the complexion by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone. Additionally, vitamin C aids in collagen production, which can improve the skin’s elasticity and firmness, leading to a smoother and more youthful appearance. This essential nutrient also helps to protect the skin against environmental damage caused by free radicals, such as pollution and UV rays. To maximize the effectiveness of vitamin C in your skincare routine, it is important to use it consistently and correctly. Start by cleansing your face thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities. Then, apply a few drops of the Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum to your face and gently massage it in, focusing on areas of concern. This serum helps to deliver a concentrated dose of vitamin C to your skin, promoting a healthy and vibrant complexion. After applying the serum, follow up with the Arbutin & Liquorice Glow Up Moisturizer. This moisturizer not only provides hydration but also contains arbutin and liquorice, which work together with vitamin C to enhance the brightening effects and promote a natural glow. Lastly, don’t forget the delicate skin around your eyes. The Vitamin C Bright Eyes Cream is specifically formulated to target dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines in this area. Gently apply a small amount to the under-eye area, using your ring finger to tap it in until fully absorbed. By incorporating Indy Beauty’s vitamin C series into your skincare routine, you can reap the benefits of this powerful ingredient and achieve a brighter, more youthful complexion. Remember to use the products consistently and as directed to maximize their effectiveness and enjoy the radiant results.