HUNGARIAN INFUSION

Posted by TBA (THE BEAUTY APPRENTICE) 08.14.09

Photo Credit: MoltonBrown.com

MOLTON BROWN HUNGARIAN WILD CARROT REVITALISING FACIAL OIL - The name alone is mysterious and intriguing, and then there’s the packaging. (As previously stated, I’m a sucker for a great looking package.) Molton Brown doesn’t seem to do anything halfway when it comes to showcasing a premium brand as it should be positioned. Perhaps best known for their candles, home fragrance and bath & body products, Molton Brown is a welcome addition to our London Beauty Page. This particular scent is something that must be experienced, but it is quite divine without being overpowering. It smells less like carrots than it does a very high end massage oil. I have never really bought into the idea of using oil on my face, so I rubbed a little onto the back of my hand and haven’t stopped sniffing since!

FINAL VERDICT - GGI (GOTTA GET IT) This is a decadent treat: The scent doesn’t come cheap at $58, but if you are in the market for a seductively subtle night treatment for yourself or as a gift, my nose votes yes to this one.

WHAT’S NEW IN OUR BAG

GINSENG – WINTER’S PERFECT PICK-ME-UP

Treasured around the world for its energizing and yes, libido boosting effect, ginseng also adds an invigorating component to face, body and hair products. You may be familiar with its energizing power from tea and other drinks like Red Bull.

MEET CLAUDIO PINTO – NEW YORK CITY’S MASTER AESTHETICIAN

Master Medical Aesthetician, Claudio Pinto, is an expert in corrective skincare specializing in the treatment of acne, aging skin, smoker’s skin, sun-damaged skin and slacking skin using the latest corrective skincare technology.

BORGHESE LAUNCHES TUSCAN INSPIRED HAIR CARE

The healing waters of Tuscany, which have made Borghese skincare and makeup a stand out brand for decades, is now available in hair care products. Venerable beauty brand Borghese has just announced the launch of a premium line of hair care.

A L’EAU TO LOVE

Fans of the rose, here’s a new fragrance option for you just in time for Valentine’s Day. L’Eau de Chloé is a new interpretation of the city-chic rose scent made popular by the original Chloé Eau de Parfum that launched in 2008.

KIEHL’S KEY TO SKIN CLARITY

Addressing uneven skin tone seems to be the breakthrough product category of the winter season. Now Kiehl’s ups its game with the launch of Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution ($49.50).

A PERFECT TOUCH FROM YVES SAINT LAURENT

When you find that perfect beauty product, you just want to shout about it from the top of the Empire State Building. Perfect Touch Foundation by Yves Saint Laurent is one of those products.

SEW YOUR WILD OATS

A power packed heart-healthy food, oatmeal is also a nourishing and soothing ingredient in beauty products. A perfect antidote for many causes of irritation and inflammation, including insect bites and rashes, oatmeal is a natural non-clogging moisturizer for the skin.

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – ANGELO DAVID HANDCRAFTED HAIR BRUSH

The days of brushing your hair 100 times each night are long gone; nevertheless everyone needs a good hair brush. For this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY, we have 3 Angelo David Classic, Handcrafted Paddle Brushes (a $65 value) to give to our lucky winners.