Bleu Turquoise and Bleu Lazuli, La Collection des Terres Précieuses, Armani Privé. These two new scents cross borders infusing Italy, the heart of Giorgio Armani’s creativity, with India’s spirit. Interrelated, they are like two facets of the same land – rich and woody infused with key notes drawn from the scent of incense and Indian spice markets. The perfumes are inspired by a voyage, from darkness into light through an interplay of ’light’ and ‘dark’ notes of vanilla and salt, tobacco and maté tea leaves, combined with osmanthus flower to give a rich depth. Italy is expressed through subtle nuances of pink peppercorn, of bergamot and the salt of the Mediterranean.
Available at leading retailers.
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick. The return of an icon in a higher pigment formula that delivers luxuriously rich texture and intensified colour payoff with Kat’s signature long wear and commitment to cruelty-free make-up that’s completely vegan. The 2018 incarnation comes in 40 different colours and three finishes – satin matte, glimmer and metallic. And the bullet case was inspired by the black studs on Kat’s favourite cuff bracelet. Available at leading retailers.
Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls. A wardrobe of 100 clutch-sized lip colours with names inspired by the individuals in Tom Ford’s life. The full line-up ranges in texture from cream, matte and metallic to sheer and ultra-rich finishes. Rare and exotic ingredients, including soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil, help create an ultra-creamy texture with an incredibly smooth application. Specially treated pigments are blended to deliver pure colour with just the right balance of opacity and luminosity. Available at leading retailers.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream. This Insta-friendly, cool girls’ favourite, ethically sourced brand has been making waves for the past year and now there’s cause for celebration with the launch of a highly anticipated new moisturiser containing protein, peptides, amino acids, and pygmy waterlily to give your skin a major boost of nutrients – like a smoothie for your face. What’s not to like?
Available at Sephora.com
Estée Lauder Pure Colour Envy Sculpting Mattes. A collection of three new lip-sculpting finishes. Go bold in the latest metallic matte finish infused with luminous, provocative colour. Make a subtle statement in addictive sheer mattes. Be the object of envy in new irresistible velvet matte shades. This collection is infused with hyaluronic acid and a moisture complex for a vibrant lip colour that glides on effortlessly with one stroke, releasing a uniform layer of saturated ultra-matte colour. From amped-up nudes to vamped-up violets, lips are transformed. Available at leading retailers.
Microbeads banned. A UK-wide ban on the manufacture of cosmetics and care products containing tiny pieces of plastic known as ‘microbeads’ has come into force. The Daily Mail reports that the move is aimed at protecting the marine environment from one source of plastic pollution, as microbeads are washed down the drain and can enter the seas and be swallowed by fish and crustaceans, with potentially harmful effects. Manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products will no longer be able to add the tiny plastic pieces to rinse-off toiletries such as face scrubs, toothpastes and shower gels, and research shows some manufacturers have already removed them.
Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick collection. The 14 shades in this latest line from the singer take in all the colours of the rainbow. Rihanna says: “Lipstick is all about having fun and expressing your mood at any given moment. This collection makes it easier than ever because there’s a colour for everyone.” And, true to her word, the collection features names such as Clapback, deep blue and Spanked, rosy pink. Available at leading retailers.
Gal Gadot for Revlon. Having sported the brand’s BD3.750 lipstick at the Golden Globes, it comes as no great surprise that the Wonder Woman star has been announced as a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon. She will be helping to launch the LiveBoldly campaign which aims to “inspire women with passion, optimism, strength and style”. Available at leading retailers.
Replica Eau de Parfum, Maison Margiela, Paris. Echoing the house’s artisanal haute couture world under the creative direction of John Galliano, the Replica Eau de Parfum collection was launched in 2016. This year sees the addition of Wicked Love, evoking the meeting of secret lovers on a stormy night. A modern take on rose, the fragrance features an obsessive centifolia of rose locked in a magnetic metallic accord. It unites to jasmine; and vetiver, cedar wood and a white musk accord reveal the flower’s opulence. Available at leading retailers.
A.N. Other perfume launch. This brand has set itself the task of disrupting the perfume industry, offering luxury scents at reduced prices. Founders Gilad Amozeg and Ariella Appelbaum gave a group of renowned perfumers an open brief and unlimited budget resulting in four high-quality, ethically sourced, gender-neutral fragrances that aim to encourage creativity in the wearer. Named simply Floral, Fresh, Woody and Oriental, each is clean, crisp and distinctive. Available at an-other.com
