It's
year-end party time and everyone's looking to create an impact. And the influx
of new fragrances in the market means perfumeries have obviously caught on.
Since these fragrances are not yet available in India, stop by the duty free on
your way in or out of the country and try these fragrances - you never know
which one may be the New-Year you
Celebrating
individuality and refreshing spirit, DKNY's Be Delicious is a tribute to New
York City. Presented in a sleek glass and metal apple-shaped bottle, this juicy
fragrance combines the scent of apple with a blend of exotic flowers and sensual
woods. Free-spirited and unique, this scent is a must for driven people who
think out-of-the-box.
Cinema,
Yves Saint Laurents's new fragrance is for the all-eyes-on-you woman who
lives for the spotlight. Like a multifaceted theatre experience, the scent's top
notes are fresh and luminous with almond tree blossom, the middle notes are
sophisticated, floral amaryllis, and the base note, sensual amber.
Chance
is power that comes upon you when least expected. Chanel offers the passionate,
unpredictable woman a scent of excitement and boldness. Bursting with energy,
the fragrance is a startling blend of hyacinth, white musk, citron, pink
pepper, jasmine, vetiver, orris absolute and amber of patchouli - after all,
fortune smiles on the daring.
Think
'snake charmer' and smell Trouble, Boucheron's new fragrance for women. With
notes of citron, foxglove, jasmine sambac, amber, blue cedar and vanilla, this
fragrance is mesmerising and startlingly addictive and deceptive - the edgy
blend of floral with woody and amber notes is tempered by a splash of wide-eyed
vanilla.
Stella
McCartney's wildly seductive new fragrance, Stella, is stirring a buzz through
the beauty world. Thrillingly sexy, the scent is a sophisticated blend of rose
and peony with a hint of tangerine. The bottle is a celebration of vanity - hand
cut like a gemstone - it speaks to the woman who revels in the charm of
luxury.
Joy-of-living
meets truth-above-all-else in Light Blue, an irresistible fragrance by Dolce
& Gabbana. The liveliness of Sicilian citron, the happiness of Granny Smith
apple and the spontaneity of bluebells blend with feminine and resolute jasmine,
slender and strong bamboo and delicate white rose. No frills attached, this
scent is for the deep and true.
When
Mirrors Start To LieIn celebration of its 50th anniversary, Clarins invites all
women with skin weakened by age-related hormonal changes to celebrate the
discovery of a new product range dedicated to them. Super Restorative Serum is a
lightweight, nourishing treatment that instantly moisturises the skin and
promises to make women age more gracefully. Its two key extracts - Pueraria
Lobata and Pelvetia - work on the cellular level, attaching themselves to
membrane receptors and reactivating the synthesis of protein in the dermal
layer, giving skin density, smoothness and suppleness. Go on... look as young as
you feel.
Shape
Your Curves
Bourjois
promises made-to-measure lip colour that hugs the curves of your lips without
weighing them down. Rouge Connection colours highlight different effects -
vibrant orange tones hint of luminosity, pink shades speak of freshness, while
beige is soft and earthy. Priced at Rs 555, the lipsticks are available at
exclusive retail counters in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and
Kolkata.
Flash
Your Metal
Kiss
frosty lips goodbye with Maybelline's Forever Metallics - a collection of 11
trendy shades of lipstick. The hyper-pearl formula imparts a dazzling metallic
finish, while advanced film formers and emollients help resist bleeding and
feathering. Vitamin E and olive fruit extract allow colour to glide on and stay
on. Get yourself a metallic flash housed in a chic purple case with an airtight
cap. Forever Metallics is priced at Rs 299 and is available at Maybelline's New
York counters across the country.
Christmas
Lights
Raise
your hands and watch the way light dances on your fingertips. Sparkling Nail
Enamel is the first in Chambor's new line of sparkling products. Sparkling Blush
is a glittery powder blush that glides on smoothly and makes skin look bright
and luminous. For an even, dramatic line of shimmer across your lids, use the
Sparkling Eye Liners Pencils. Finally, spell magic with Sparkling Lipsticks - a
range of 10 lip colours that drape your lips in can't-be-missed colours.
Available at Chambor counters across the country, prices range from Rs 210 to Rs
395.
No
Dust, No Fuss
PUPA'S
Colour R-Evolution has an innovative latex applicator with a drop tip that
regulates the amount of powder released with every application. The tip also
allows for blendability, adherence and hold. Try these 12 vibrant colours at
retail counters in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and
Kolkata.
Illuminate
Your Eyes
Revlon
has introduced Illuminating Powder Shadow, an ultra-fine powder eye shadow with
a crease-proof formula that sets in fast and promises to last. The weightless
shadow leaves lids shimmery and luminous. Available in four shades - Jazzy
Berry, Nearly Naked, Out of the Blue and Pretty Cool - the shadow is priced at
Rs 250.
Targeting
Blemishes
Zap
skin clear of pimples with Garnier's anti-blemish Pure Pen! Oily skin, lack of
sleep, improper diet and stress, all cause those angry red mounds that draw
attention - incorrect skin regimens can only worsen the problem. With the
specialised Pure Pen, you can direct the astringent, antibacterial agent and
salicylic acid to only the areas that need it, drying out pimples and cleansing
pores of impurities. Get this handy tool for Rs 249 and tuck it into your purse
for those unpleasant emergencies.
Lock
It In
When
it comes to colouring our hair, we're picky about colour and quality, but often
tend to ignore the very necessary aftercare. Kuene Hair Cosmetics has launched
Tinta Colour Extension, a specialised after-colour treatment line for at-home
maintenance of colour-treated hair. Priced at Rs 450, Kuene products are
available at MGF Mall, Gurgaon, M Block Market GK I and Rajouri Garden in Delhi;
Thames and Simmons in Mumbai; Spratt Hair Studio in Bangalore; Mirrors in
Hyderabad; and Do-up in Vishakapatanam.
Urban
Retreats
We're
plunged deep into the wedding season and hardly have time to give ourselves the
care we need. But with city spas springing up all over the country, why worry
about meeting beauty needs? Just enrol yourself for a day-long treat at a local
spa. For now, we bring you highlights of spas in Mumbai, Chennai and
Delhi.
Franck
Provost Spa in Juhu, Mumbai, offers a variety of treatments using premium
product lines including Guerlain, Esthederm and MAC. The series of Guerlain
facials and skin treatments include an exciting Happylogy Facial, a
pro-endorphins complex treatment to help women correct the signs of ageing. For
aching joints and stiff muscles, we recommend enveloping yourself in the Dead
Sea Mud Wrap! The spa also offers maternity and sports massages. For more
information, call +9122-55021440.
Chennai's
Beaubelle Beauty Salon uses globally implemented holistic techniques to treat
pigmentation, acne, premature ageing and obesity problems. Oxygen therapy, for
example, increases the absorption of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins
and other important nutrients, helping your skin stay healthy. The salon also
offers facials, eye treatments, massages with aromatherapy oils, and a hand and
foot spa to pamper those extremities.
Delhi's
Asian Roots spa has soundproof treatment rooms to facilitate complete
detachment from city stress. Get a relaxing massage and follow it up with a
treatment like the Javanese Lulur with Cleopatra Elixir, an exfoliation
treatment and Cleopatra milk bath! Bridal packages that cater to the bride as
well as her family are also on the spa's bodylicious menu. To make an
appointment, call +9111-51651010.
