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The Sophisticated Beauty Essentials for Summer Hello to sun and summer. This time, we have gathered some of the essentials for a sophisticated and more night look. Of course, with a focus on glow, sun protection and hair hydration. Find them below. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Double CleanserDo you have a hard time removing your sun screen or waterproof makeup? Say hi to La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane 2-in-1 foaming facial cleanser. It cleans the skin while maintaining the natural balance and pH value. Contains gentle and carefully selected ingredients that do not dry out the skin. It’s a lovely gel formula, in a 400 ml bottle (yes 400!). Find it here. Charlotte Tillbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint The new foundation stick from Charlotte Tillbury is a great summer product for a natural, sheer-to-light foundation stick with buildable coverage. It delivers a smoothed, soft-focus glow that you can apply easily. Contains Collageneer™, hyaluronic acid and nourishing oil from Daikon Radish Seed Oil + vitamin E, preserves moisture for up to 24 hours* and improves skin’s appearance both immediately and over time. Find it here. Eucerin Sun Hydro Protect SPF50+Eucerin Sun Hydro Protect SPF50+ is a moisturizing sun protection cream with SPF 50+. It has a formula for the face that contains hydro-tech complex: a mixture of hyaluronic acid and Natural Moisturizing Factors for immediate hydration and a fresh feeling on the skin. It is quickly absorbed without streaks, leaves no residue on the skin and has an invisible finish. Apply generously before sun exposure and reapply frequently. Do not stay in the sun for too long, even when using sunscreen. Find it here. Lush Sun Companion Sunscreen LotionThe light and nutritious lotion contains cupuaçu butter from the Amazon grown in a forest farming system. With a light melon scent the new SPF from Lush protects the skin when you are out. With ingredients such as primrose oil, olive, jojoba and almond oils in this cream leaves skin so soft. This sunscreen was invented way back before our Lush days at Cosmetics To Go and tested alongside it on Kilimanjaro, so we know it keeps skin in top condition. Find it here. L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Highlighter Light GlowA radiance skin tint designed to brighten and hydrate for up to 24 hours. Use it as a primer, foundation, highlighter or contour. The L’Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion allows you to customise your radiance as you want. Find it here. Kérastase Première Bain Décalcifiant Rénovateur ShampooBain Décalcifiant Réparateur from Kérastase is a lime removing and repairing shampoo for damaged hair. A porous and cleansing shampoo that works from the inside out to remove limescale, strengthen and repair damaged hair. Helps to counteract dullness in the hair and hair breakage, and repairs the core of the hair. During longer use, the hair should become stronger from the inside and more hydrated. Perfect during the summer when we might wash our hair a little more after bathing and hot days. Find it here. KVD Good Apple Blush Balm Duo The new Blush Balm from KVD comes in 4 different colors and shades. Everything from bronzer, to colorful blushes. It’s soft and blendable cheek color. Each Balm comes in two creamy, ultra-saturated shades designed to layer over foundation for a pore-blurring velvety finish that lasts all day. Find them here. SEPHORA COLLECTION Size Up – MascaraThe new Size Up Mascara from Sephora’s own brand gives instant mega-volume, length and curl to lashes.  In a cute hourglass-shaped bristles it gives a volume effect in black color. Find it here. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body LotionEight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion provides superior functionality and multi-functional benefits in a single product to simplify your skin care routine without compromising results. Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion is a silky, light lotion with the finest ingredients that nourish and protect your skin. It contains shea butter, avocado oil and a natural prebiotic complex, moisturizes effectively, absorbs quickly and makes your skin look and feel healthier. Find it here. IGK Mistress Hair BalmThis kind of new brand, IGK was founded by four celebrity stylists with a common vision – to offer modern hair care. As the first product I test from the brand, Mistress Hair Balm doesn’t disappoint. The leave-in conditioner goes into the hair right away without leaving it greasy. My hair feels smooth. It features a feather-light formula that detangles and smooths hair, leaving desirable radiance and workability. Find it here. L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift mascaraLift your lashes to new heights with the L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift mascara. It lengthens your lashes by up to 5 mm with a 2 sided brush designed with hooked bristles that capture each hair and coat and lengthen your lashes. The mascara is ceramide-enriched formula to not flake, with extra black pigments for an intense lash look. Find it here. text Yasmine Mubarak

CAMÉLIA FUTURA MAKEUP COLLECTION 2025 text Elva Ahlbin Chanel Beauty’s latest release, the CAMÉLIA FUTURA MAKEUP COLLECTION, is a harmonious blend of romantic charm and modern innovation. Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s cherished camellia flower, this collection, crafted in collaboration with Cécile Paravina of the Comètes Collective, offers a fresh and versatile array of products designed to enhance and illuminate. At the heart of the collection lies the CAMÉLIA FUTURA Exclusive Creation, a blush trio embossed with intricate camellia designs. This palette transitions gracefully from tender pink to apricot hues, providing a delicate and ethereal glow to the complexion. For an added touch of radiance, the FLUIDE ENLUMINEUR introduces a unique soft pink highlighter infused with green shimmer, casting an iridescent light that catches the eye. The eyes are not overlooked; the LES 4 OMBRES Utopia Exclusive Creation eyeshadow quad features shades adorned with camellia motifs. These shadows, enriched with resplendent pearly particles, bestow a sublime, almost otherworldly glow upon the eyes. A pro tip: applying these eyeshadows with your fingers can intensify the shimmer, delivering a more pronounced and captivating look. Lips are treated to luxurious shine with two shades of ROUGE COCO FLASH: a peach with golden pearlescence and a pink accented by lilac-blue undertones. Their shimmering finish adds a modern twist to classic lip colours. An extra trick: dabbing a small amount of ROUGE COCO FLASH onto the cheekbones transforms it into a glossy highlighter for an effortless glow, perfect for evening wear. Additionally, the ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE offers two compelling shades: a deep, rosy peach and a vibrant hot pink with metallic shimmer, both featuring a dynamic, colour-shifting shine. Completing the collection are two new shades of LE VERNIS nail polish: a glittering mauve grey and a semi-sheer pink with fine pearlescent particles. These polishes encapsulate the avant-garde romanticism that defines the entire collection, ensuring your nails are as captivating as the rest of your look. The CAMÉLIA FUTURA MAKEUP COLLECTION brings together softness and boldness, tradition and modernity. Whether you’re aiming for a subtle daytime glow or a more dramatic evening effect, these products invite you to play, experiment, and create looks that feel fresh and unique.

ZO Skin Health Introduces the New ZO Retinol + Blemish Complex ZO Retinol + Blemish Complex combines retinol with other key ingredients to reduce acne breakouts, scarring, and post-blemish marks. Each ingredient is specifically targeted to address the various stages of blemish development, while also enhancing the skin’s healing process. The creamy gel formula of ZO® Retinol + Blemish Complex is quickly absorbed into the skin. It works to: reduce acne breakouts, diminish visible red and brown marks from past blemishes, improve scarring, deliver visibly smoother and more even skin, and promote healthy collagen production. Problem Meets Solution: How ZO Retinol + Blemish Complex WorksBelow is a list of common skin concerns and the components in ZO Retinol + Blemish Complex that help improve and address each issue. Problem: Skin TextureSolution: Retinol (0.25%) in a micro-emulsion delivery system, enhanced with BakuchiolEffect: Supports healthy collagen production and helps reduce scarring from breakouts, resulting in visibly smoother skin. Problem: Clogged PoresSolution: Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (2%)Effect: Removes clogs to reduce breakouts. The salicylic acid is in an advanced delivery system that works to minimize blockages over time. Problem: RednessSolution: ZO-RRS2®Effect: An exclusive formula featuring Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss), Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound), and meristem cell culture provides potent antioxidant protection. Problem: Excess SebumSolution: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractEffect: Proven to remove excess sebum and help reduce clogged pores. Problem: Skin Tone and PigmentationSolution: Cetyl Tranexamate Mecylate and BakuchiolEffect: Reduces red and brown post-breakout marks for a more even skin tone. Usage: ZO® Retinol + Blemish Complex is used after the ZO Getting Skin Ready (cleanser system) twice a week during the initial phase. Gradually, the number of days can be increased over time. Now available: Retinol + Blemish Complex, recommended price: 1645 SEK / 50 ml.

L’ANZA Neem Plant Silk Serum Detangling Primer L’ANZA has long been recognized for creating high-quality hair care products that prioritize both hair health and sustainability. Their commitment to healing hair with natural, nourishing ingredients is what sets them apart in the beauty industry. One standout product from L’ANZA is the Neem Plant Silk Serum Detangling Primer. This lightweight primer is formulated with neem plant extract, known for its natural healing properties, and it offers a gentle, effective solution for tangled hair. The product’s silky texture makes it easy to work through the hair, leaving it smooth and free from knots without weighing it down. Beyond detangling, this primer also strengthens hair, helping to protect it from environmental stressors and heat styling. It’s an excellent addition to any routine for those seeking soft, manageable hair with a healthy shine. Suitable for all hair types, it tames frizz and enhances the overall look and feel of your hair. L’ANZA’s dedication to eco-friendly practices shines through in this product as well, making it a thoughtful choice for both your hair and the planet.

The Beauty Essentials for February text Yasmine Mubarak ”Our skin barrier consists of various substances that provide the skin with both fat and moisture, while protecting it.” February is here, and our skin can feel a bit dry, sensitive and just overall itchy. To learn more about how we can protect our skin barrier and hydrate our skin in the best way, I reached out to a skin expert for one of my essential products this month, Eucerin’s skin care expert Caroline Martinsson. ”Our skin barrier consists of various substances that provide the skin with both fat and moisture, while protecting it.” Caroline states. Asking about how to protect our skin barrier during winter and washing our hands more durin the pandemic and to help get rid of germs. She continues saying that ‘‘When you wash your skin too often or too hot, for example, you can reduce the skin’s natural fatty substances that protect the skin, and it dries out more easily. Make sure to use moisturizing products that also contain lipids – fatty substances – to strengthen the skin barrier.” Following that ”Then I think it’s important to take care of your hands already when you wash them, so remember to use a kind soap that moisturizes. Here I have to recommend pH5 Shower Oil, which cleans effectively and moisturizes at the same time. It is available as a refill, so it is easy to fill up the soap pump at home. And outdoor gloves are a must!” Here are the essential products for February.  Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% LotionOne of the news for Eucerin is this UreaRepair Plus, I am on my second bottle and it keeps you hydrated. Treat your skin to a revitalizing treatmen. This formula has been specifically designed to strengthen your skin’s natural barriers, repairing and protecting the skin’s surface. This lotion also strengthens the skin’s natural moisture barrier and ability to retain moisture and thus has a long-lasting moisturizing effect. It contains a unique blend of urea, ceramides and other natural moisturizing substances that work together to plump the skin and counteract dryness for up to 48 hours. Find it and Carolines tips here. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Minute Liquid Hair Repair MaskFor your hair. The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Liquid Hair Mask offers bond repair and ultra-repair for dry and over-processed hair. With up to 72 hours of hair-softening hydration, the mask results in visibly stronger and shinier hair. Developed with 16% citric acid, the five-minute mask provides intense moisture to the lengths, working to plump the fibres and protect against split ends and breakage. A conditioning complex supports the formula by detangling and promoting more manageability, alongside leaving the hair feeling silky-soft post-use.Suitable for all hair types, including colour treated. ACO Sensitive Balance Face CreamThis Face Cream is great for the cold climate and sensitive skin during February. It protects and strengthens sensitive skin, especially aapted for dry to very dry sensitive skin. It’s without perfume and dermatologically tested on sensitive skin with skin neutral pH. It includes HYALURONIC ACID deeply moisturizes the skin, PANTHENOL soothes the skin, PREBIOTICS improve the skin’s natural balance by strengthening the good bacteria on the skin and VITAMIN E. Find it at your nearest pharamcy in the nordics or here.  Ole Henriksen Transform Retinol Age-Fighting SerumAn innovative retinol serum that renews and rebuilds the skin to visibly improve fine lines and wrinkles in just two weeks*. This professional retinol serum balances two powerful retinoids with soothing aloe vera and a nourishing Scandinavian botanical complex to transform your skin. Created for new and experienced retinol users, the dual-action formula evens skin tone, smooths texture and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots while restoring skin’s clarity and youthful glow. *In a 12-week study of 40 people: Lancôme Idôle LinerFor your makeup, our Beauty Editor Elva has you covered. The perfect ally to finally achieve your liner goals. Its ultra-thin tip delivers an up to 0.1mm fine line with an ink formula supercharged with luminous carbon-black pigments. Ultra-glossy black result in just one stroke, outstanding effect even in the shadow. FRESH Lotus Dream CreamIf you have less sensitive skin this winter. The new Lotus Dream Cream with coconut helps restore and reduce signs of fatigue while smoothing fine lines and improving radiance. This newly upgraded antioxidant moisturizer works with the skin’s nightly renewal mode to help visibly recover from the day’s exposure to external stressors for a rested, fresher look. It is enriched with Super Lotus, polyglutamic acid and peach leaf extract to minimize lines and pores while soothing the skin. Lotus Dream Cream contains 97%* ingredients of natural origin. Hairlust Scalp Delight™ Scalp Massage Brush Treat yourself with a Scalp brush, one of the many different Scalp brushes out there. A scalp brush has soft and flexible silicone bristles that gently exfoliate your scalp while stimulating your blood circulation. Use the massage brush as a shampoo brush in combination with shampoo or a scalp scrub in the bath.  Get a balanced scalp and optimize the conditions for hair growth with the Scalp Delight™ Scalp Massage Brush, which effectively cleans and exfoliates the scalp from product residues, dandruff, dirt and sebum.