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Wendy Lewis Searches the World Over to Bring You Valentine’s Day Beauty Salvation
By Wendy Lewis – Beauty Columnist – www.HealthNewsDigest.com
Need a last minute beauty treat for yourself or your main squeeze?
FRANCE
Nothing says j’adore you like Chanel’s interlocking C’s. But if you can’t spring for the caviar bag, you can still have a piece of luxury – a Glossimer lip gloss in “Courtisane” ($27) and logo embossed Empreinte de Chanel in gold (limited edition $65) will the heart pounding for under a cool hundred. Throw a little fragrance into the mix with Chanel’s divine Allure, or Dior’s olfactory sensations J’adore and Miss Dior. Like l’amour, these scents never go out of style.
SPAIN
Natura Bisse has its roots in Barcelona and has launched some iconic treatment products including the world famous silver packaged Diamond Cream. Available for both dry and oily skin, at $275 dollars a pop, it is also known as the “Jewel of Skincare.” Diamond Drops is a serum containing marine DNA designed to protect, hydrate and soften the skin while restoring elasticity and a lifting effect. The Inhibit Collection, known as a topical alternative to injectable beauty treatments, offers a more price-friendly Tensolift Hand Cream ($105) that is sure to please.
ISRAEL
If it was good enough for Cleopatra, the mineral-rich Dead Sea will make the perfect gift for any woman who appreciates natural beauty rituals. The Hebrew word for love is AHAVA, and the line of Dead Sea treatments is a no-brainer for this V-Day. The Source of Beauty Gift Set ($37) includes a taste of the Sea: Mineral Body Lotion, Mineral Bath Salt, Mineral Hand Cream and Wooden Salt Scoop. Ladies, if you’d like to return the favor, the Mineral Men’s Collection ($47) is a perfect shaving companion. A trip to the Dead Sea’s natural spa is in order. EL AL Airlines is partnering with AHAVA to offer passengers who book a roundtrip ticket to Israel this month for travel before Dec 30, 2010 a complimentary gift (plus 30% off voucher for full-priced products and10% off sale items purchased during your trip to Israel.)
USA
Back on our home turf, Jane Iredale has some pretty mineral-based color palettes, including the 24-Karat Gold Mine Kit ($58). The 8-piece set has real 24K gold flakes and show that he cares. If you’re hoping to be whisked away this weekend, the One-4-All Compact Neutral ($56) is the answer to packing light. And while you’re packing, toss chocohoLICKS Lip Glosses ($44) into your bag. The set of 4 includes Truffle, Chocolate Orange, Strawberry Cream and Caramel. A beauty treat both of you!
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Sisley Supremya at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care – The Sisley Family Jewel
The most expensive product launch we have seen from the House of Sisley in a decade, SUPREMYA stands tall even in a volatile economy where consumers are tightening their belts.
Intended to be used at night time, Sisley Supremya was developed to optimize the future of your skin with the best possible skin rejuvenation and renewal process. The magic bullet behind this cross between a luxurious lotion and silky serum is the Phyto-complex LC12, a symphony of of four plant-based active ingredients. The complex is said to extend the life span of your skin cells and improve their quality of life, which translates to improving the texture, tone, quality and youthful activity of the skin. The theory behind the product is that with every application at night, Supremya works to undo the damage done to your skin during the day.
As with most of the Sisley anti-aging range that includes the best selling Sisleya Global Anti Age collection (which I have loved since its launch), the products deliver in terms of texture, pure botanical ingredients, delicious fragrances, and unparalleled comfort and luxury. Supremya is lovely as you would expect, and goes on like a milky serum, is quickly absorbed, and leaves your skin feeling beautifully pampered. Unlike the myriad of rich super creams, this product is light enough to be very wearable for all skin types. It can be applied to the face, neck and decollete – the areas that take the biggest beating during a day’s exposure to UV radiation, pollution, wear and tear.
With continued use, your skin can look and feel firmer, smoother, and radiant – but at this price point, it’s clearly not for everyone. Supremya’s price tag is $750 USD and £435 GBP for a 1.7 ounce golden pump. I am enjoying using my Supremya and shall cherish it to the very last drop.
Recent buzz from around the globe surrounding Supremya:
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Seoul: 2,500 women pre-ordered the product exclusively from counters, and 5,000+ had purchased it a month later
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France: After reaching counters in September, 1000+ units were purchased within the first 2 weeks
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New York: During their annual “Beauty Event,” many Neiman Marcus stores ran out of stock
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Japan: VOCE Platimum beauty magazine lists it in the “best cosmetic in my life” category
Available at Neiman Marcus, Harrod’s.
LIPSTICK AT THE TABLE….shame on you!
My girlfriend Anne raises her eyebrows when I whip out a lipstick for a flash touch-up maneuver after coffee, but I would rather be seen clutching a lipstick tableside, than wend my way to the ladies room to fight for equal time at the mirror. Go for the glitz – silver and gold rule! It’s sexier to have a lip color that can be distinctly yours, like Dior Dior Addict Lip Color Coral Lace instead of a generic Lipstick #112… Splurge on beauty items that get seen most often like lipsticks or compacts. Anything you apply once in the AM doesn’t have to carry well, it just has to wear well. The perfect lipstick looks like fine jewelry and makes that ‘clicking’ sound you love when you close the case. Remember that during WWII, women bought chocolate and lipstick to make themselves feel good!
THE AWARD FOR THE MOST GLAM LIPSTICKS GOES TO……
Lancôme La Laque Fever Lasting Full Color Lipshine ($26) – Long lasting full-color lip shine in a stunning silver container with hot pink band
Estee Lauder Hydra Luster Lipstick ($19.50) - Railroad grained golden case reminiscent of 1930s glamour, and seriously creamy color
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF15 ($34) - This tops our list but the filigree gold metallic case is quite irresistable
Chantecaille Super Lip Sheers ($28) - Modern silver bullet case houses stunningly sheer tints for a naturally bare look
Guerlain Kiss Kiss Extreme ($30) - Guerlain signature square gold case and semi matte for all day and night color
Clinique Color Surge Butter Shine Lipstick ($14) - Elegant and expensive looking case with pure gel gloss inside
