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BEAUTY BACKSTAGE SPRING-SUMMER 2024 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION images courtesy of Chanel MAKE-UP STEP BY STEP COMPLEXIONApply LES BEIGES WATER-FRESH COMPLEXION TOUCH with the brush 2-IN-1 FOUNDATION BRUSH FLUID AND POWDER N°101.Correct the imperfections of the face using LE CORRECTEUR DE CHANEL with RETRACTABLE DUAL-TIP CONCEALER BRUSH N°105 where needed.According to your skin tone, apply BAUME ESSENTIEL LILAS or LES BEIGES HEALTHY WINTER GLOW PRIMER in Frosty White on the apples of the cheeks using the RETRACTABLE HIGHLIGHTER BRUSH N°111, then higher on the temples.Sweep loose powder POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE onto t-zone with the POWDER BRUSH N°106. EYEBROWBrush the brows with DUAL-ENDED BROW BRUSH N°207.Fill in with the STYLO SOURCILS WATERPROOF.Apply LE GEL SOURCILS in TRANSPARENT to add depth to hairs for a strong result. EYESApply the taupe beige shade, on the bottom left of LES 4 OMBRES 388 ÉCLAT DE NUIT in the crease. Blend it with the RETRACTABLE DUAL-ENDED EYESHADOW BRUSH N°200 for a natural result.Apply mascara LE VOLUME RÉVOLUTION DE CHANEL 10 NOIR lightly in the middle of the top eyelashes. LIPSApply ROUGE COCO BAUME 938 KEEP COOL all over the lips, using the DUAL-ENDED LIP BRUSH N° 300. NAILSPrepare the nails with a coat of LA BASE CAMÉLIA.Set up with LE VERNIS 175 SKIEUSE.Fix and add shine with LE GEL COAT.Moisturize the hands with LA CRÈME MAIN.

Chanel Beauty Backstage Fall/Winter 2023/24 Haute Couture Show images courtesy of Chanel Beauty

The Beauty Essentials from April text Yasmine Mubarak Say hello to the favorites of April, from a hydrating hair oil and SPF50 cream; to a vanilla perfume, and a creamy bronzer. Find your new favorite below. Chloé L’Eau de Parfum Lumineuse This spring, the scent to have is the feminine and luminous rose scent joined with vanilla. With a floral heart and undertones of balsamic and amber the new Lumineuse from Chloè is a lovely fragrance. Warmed by vanilla, the rose reveals itself with elevated elegance, while velvety notes of jasmine sambac reveal their sublime richness and intensify the fusion of sweet and floral notes. The scent lasts all day, but is still not to strong or heavy for us who wants a lighter tone. It comes in the classic Chloè glass bottle with a silver cap together with a fine bow. The bottle is made from 25% recycled glass and the band is made from 100% recycled polyester. Find it here Hairlust Moisture Hero™ Hair OilThis is a new absolute hair favorite for dry and frizzy hair. The Moisture Hero™ Hair Oil from Hairlust is a moisturizing oil that tames and cares for your hair without a greasy feeling. It is 100% naturally derived and contains six nourishing plant-based oils derived naturally from sunflower seeds, coconuts, jojoba seeds, avocado, sweet almond and rosehip seeds. These oils contain vitamins and minerals that help reduce frizz, moisturize, nourish, soften and lock in moisture to prevent dry hair. The oil has also added shea butter extracts, to help revitalize very dry hair. Find it here. KORRES Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Probiotic Gel-CreamThis gel moisturizer contains real Greek yogurt, the classic super ingredient that soothes the skin. The whipped texture instantly melts into the skin and hydrates leaving it soft. Something special is that the cream has a microbiome-friendly technology that provides protection with a technology that helps to rebalance the skin and improve the appearance of skin that looks dehydrated and stressed. Not to mention, it gives you a light refreshing feeling while using it. Use it together wtih Korres shea butter lip balm, and you are all set. Find it here. Rose Inc Solar Infusion Soft-Focus Cream BronzerGet used to a cream bronzer this spring. The Rose Inc Bronzer gives a warm feeling to the skin with a soft, sun-kissed glow while reviving skin’s natural glow. It includes tourmaline and quartz that blur pores and smooth the texture, rose oil revitalizes dull skin and vitamins C and E provide powerful antioxidant protection. Available in five shades and melts easily over the skin. Find it here. Lumene Nordic Hydra Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50Say hello to Lumene’s latest skincare product. Perfect for the first sun lights. It’s a light moisturizer, that comes for all skin types with SPF50. Apply to the face and neck as the last step of the morning skin care routine and feel fresh and hydrated. Nordic Hydra is Lumene’s moisturizing skin care series for you who are in need of intensive hydration. The products contain organic Nordic birch sap, hyaluronic acid and arctic spring water for optimal hydration and a plump and healthy appearance. Find it here. Estrid, The Everyday Body LotionThe popular shaving brand, has an new line of body care. One of them is the Everyday Body Lotion. It’s is powered by the lovely ingrediant of Shea Butter, calming Niacinamide and brightening Passion Flower Extract. The lotion premieres a new Estrid Scent, a  mix of refreshing neroli, notes of green tea, musk and bergamot. That is non-greasy and has plant-based lipid that provides deep care for the skin with moisturizing and softening properties. Find it here. MILK MAKEUP Kush Say hello to this Waterproof Mascara from Milk Makeup – an intense black mascara with thickening, heart-shaped fibers. It makes the lashes look a bit thicker and volumizes your eyelashes with a formula to stay and be waterproof. Vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free. Find it here. Photo courtsey (right): Estrid.com

Hermès Introduces Barenia, a New Scent by Christine Nagel Christine Nagel, Creative Director of Hermès Fragrances, has crafted Barenia, the house’s first chypre fragrance, with a sensual and refined composition. Barenia blends the delicate butterfly lily with the unexpected miracle berry, creating a unique and captivating scent. Soothing oak notes and rich patchouli complete the experience, wrapping you in a fragrant cocoon. In the press materials, French short story writer Maria Pourchet introduces Barenia with a vivid and imaginative tale, followed by detailed insights into Christine Nagel’s creative process and the fragrance’s development. www.hermes.com

Melyon x Leyglow: A New Cleanser for All Skin Types Melyon, the skincare brand celebrated for embracing diversity, has partnered with Swedish beauty expert Leyla Aksoy, aka @leyglow, to launch a new facial gel cleanser. This luxurious product blends natural ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and rosemary to deeply cleanse, soothe, and rejuvenate the skin. Designed for all skin types, the cleanser effectively reduces redness and calms irritation, making it ideal even for acne-prone skin. Roger Dupé, Melyon’s founder, highlighted the collaboration’s significance: “The mission at Melyon is to create products that cater to diverse skin tones and elevate everyday routines into moments of self-care and indulgence. This collaboration with Leyla Aksoy felt incredibly natural, as we both come from backgrounds that haven’t traditionally been represented in the beauty industry. By combining Melyon’s expertise with Leyla’s innate understanding of beauty and skincare, we’ve created a product that resonates on a personal level while remaining universally appealing to everyone.” This partnership reflects both brands’ commitment to ethical luxury, sustainability, and addressing the unique skincare needs of underrepresented communities.

2023/24 Chanel Métiers D’art Collection- Beauty Backstage

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.