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I got back from work to find a beautiful surprise waiting for me: the Lierac Premium serum and cream tucked in with a gorgeous flower. In honour of International Woman’s Day, Lierac had sent this wonderful gift to me. It was such a nice attention to detail. The Lierac Premium is the French beauty brand’s luxurious range. The products contain hyaluronic acid and black flower extracts to help combat the visible signs of the passage of time.
The packaging of the Lierac Premium cream was so regal, with black and gold details – I absolutely loved it. The cream was nestled neatly inside a velvet lined box which also contained the smallest little black envelope I had ever seen. Tucked inside this envelope was a small spatula to apply the cream with and a detailed explanation of the cream’s benefits. The formula is inspired by regenerative medicine. The cream treats deep wrinkles, loss of density, dark spots, skin slackening, uneven complexion and pores.
It contains 8.5% of the Lierac registers patent Premium Cellular Complex as well as 5% hyaluronic acid. The Lierac Premium cream also has a nutritious concentrate that deeply nourishes the skin. It includes shea butter, botanical glycerine, and botanical oils. The texture and smell of the cream are ultra-luxurious as well with a velvety soft finish.
Whilst the Lierac Premium Serum Booster contains patented Black Tulip and Kombucha (which is fermented black tea).
I can’t wait to introduce these two Lierac skincare products into my daily routine. Combining the Booster Serum with the cream together.
If you missed my Instagram Reel, I posted my current favorite G Rouge lipstick from Guerlain. You can use it to create a full-on Hollywood glam look or to add a pop of color to your everyday makeup.
In late December, I came back home and I found waiting on my table a little brown box. I was so excited once I opened it because Guerlain sent me a selection of their new product releases. I am very happy to share all these fabulous new products with you in this special Guerlain beauty post. Are you ready?
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I opened the wonderfully wrapped white and gold package with my eyes sparkling with joy and fascination. Guerlain is a French brand that is world-renowned make-up, perfume, and skincare brand. I am and have always been a big beauty nerd and in my opinion, Guerlain is one of the best beauty brands on the market. So I was very excited to discover these new products.
Did you know? Guerlain is the oldest perfume house in France. It is the only perfume house in the world that still retains a full-time “Nez”, the handful of world-class fragrance experts who design our perfumes and colognes. Moreover, practically every fragrance from Guerlain has been created by a small number of Nezs.
So first of all, let’s start with their new sent Nettare Di Sole. This is part of their Aqua Allegoria collection by Guerlain. Bearing in mind Guerlain’s heritage as a fragrance house, I was delighted to discover this new scent which reminds me of thick honey perfectly balanced with fresh floral notes almost as if one were to stroll through honeysuckle on a hot summers day, whilst a cooling breeze tickles your skin. Together, Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk created this succulent scent combining fresh bergamot with sweet, white honey.
Did you know? Guerlain’s Nettare Di Sole can even be combined with other Aqua Allegoria scents, so you have a truly unique fragrance blend. To create your own scent signature, you can choose from Guerlain’s suggested duos of Aqua Allegoriafragrances. I personally love this concept, as I truly believe that one should have a signature scent that compliments your mood, the seasonality, and reflects your personality.
Another Guerlain product that is new is their two-step anti-aging skincare ritual. The Abeille RoyaleAdvanced Youth Watery Oil and Double R Renew & Repair Serum. The collection is the fruit of more than 10 years of research dedicated to honey and its repairing powers. The beauty oil’s formula is enriched with microbeads, which look like tiny flakes of gold suspended in the bottle and add an extra aesthetic appeal to the product. The oil plumps, smoothes and illuminates the skin due to key active ingredients: including Guerlain’s Royal Jelly and Black Bee Honey from the Island of Ouessant. Whilst the Abeille Royal Double R Renew and Repair Serum has a double peeling and lifting effect.
In the pictures, I have a subtle glow on the cheeks, created with the legendary Terracotta powder by Guerlain. A subtle sweep on the cheeks instantly is absolutely essential in the cold winter months for me! Guerlain’s Limited Edition Terracotta in Light Bloom is what I used here has a beautiful combination of gold, delicate pink and warm brown. The colors may be mixed and matched to bring warmth to the complexion and enhance it naturally.
Finally, I received the iconic new LE ROUGE G. During this time of year, I love wearing a bold red lip like this absolutely beautiful one from Guerlain. The new Rouge G is called Luxurious Velvet. The name inspires both the formula and the case which comes with a handy mirror that is perfect for touch-ups on the go.
The lipstick is infused with nourishing mango butter and mattifying silkwood extract. The Guerlain lipstick glides onto lips like velvet and is super long-lasting (it lasts up to 16 hours!). What is more, it is a refillable case. Depending on how many coats you wear, you can make the color more intense. How great is that?
I hope you guys will enjoy those couple of pictures featuring the new Guerlain products!
The glacial cold and snow outside combined with the third national lockdown in Switzerland is all the more reason to focus on your self-care routine. With Christmas over, I wanted to share with you my favorite monthly beauty goodies…
First up is Fullord’s “Carré de Soie” perfume. It is such a luxurious and expensive smell that I was hooked the second I smelt it. I almost wanted to keep it a secret and not share this scent with you – it’s just that good! It is my current obsession and I love it so much. It is an exclusive scent that was developed by the Firmenich Fragrance House for Fullord. Captivating and with a slight powdery note to it, I cannot tell you how pleased I am every time I spritz it on. It stays all day, so the longevity is excellent. Overall one of my favorite beauty buys.
Next is actually a brand I discovered at Harvey Nichols in my University years. It is a Danish skincare brand called Ole Henriksen. As you know Scandinavian women are pretty much flawless with or without makeup so I really trust this whole nation when it comes to cosmetics (trust me, I lived with two stunning Norwegian girls when I was a student and my gosh their skin was just flawless). Almost 8 years ago now I tried the Truth Serum. It is to this day the most divinely delicious smelling serums I have tried. Indeed this is one of the brand’s strong points: they strive to create a sensory experience with each of their products. So I was thrilled when Sephora launched Ole Henriksen in Switzerland. I was gifted the most wonderful skincare set including their 3 bestsellers:
C-Rush™ Brightening Gel Crème. This cream is exactly what you need during the winter cold. It has the coolest gel-cream texture. Pick me up packed with vitamin C. It smells insanely fresh and luxurious. You really feel like you are giving your skin some much-needed TLC.
Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner. This tonner is packed with powerful AHAs (glycolic and lactic acids) and reduces fine lines and dark spots.
PHAT Glow Facial™. This is the perfect product for your self-care Sundays. It is Ole Henriksen’s first one-step at-home facial filled with PHAs. Anti-aging, it instantly exfoliates and illuminates your skin. What’s more, the texture is very cool. A pink terracotta cream which when applied and massaged into your skin turns white.
Next, I want to share with you my favorite nail care product. With the cold weather and all the hand sanitizer I have been using, my hands and nails are pretty dry. So I have been doing a nail cure with Essie’s Help Me Grow. It is a 5-day nail strengthening polish which is great if you want to give your natural nails a fighting chance to grow. I already see huge improvements within the two weeks of using it and would strongly recommend it for anyone who’s looking to do a nail detox.
Now on to some fun and glitter! I am a huge fan of Too Faced. Their packaging is always on point and every year they launch the best Limited Edition Christmas Collections. This said, my current favorite palette is actually a classic and Switzerland Sephora Bestseller. It is the Too Faced Born This Way palette and it was actually a Christmas gift. I was so happy when I got it, I love Too Faced as I find the eyeshadow quality and pigment payoff so amazing. This particular palette is truly versatile yet totally wearable. It has a range of neutral shades each time featuring a sparkling and matte version. I have already been able to create some super fun looks with this Too Faced palette. On New Year’s Eve, I did a holographic glitter-eye and I also created the most sumptuous copper cat-eye which lasted all day. It’s great for all skin tones and even comes with a helpful makeup tutorial depending on your complexion. Overall it is just is such a great palette to have, especially for on-the-go as it’s super practical and portable.
Last but not least I want to share my favorite lipsticks. Revlon’s new Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipsticks. They launched in late 2020 and I received three gorgeous shades. The texture of them is superb, the finish is super shiny “glass-like” and the colors are gorgeous. I love the formulation as they are very moisturizing lipsticks made with hyaluronic acid, aloe, and rose quartz. This is great as they protect against chapped lips in the cold months. They also smell super delicious. My absolute favorite shade is Sparkling Honey, a soft, golden nude shade.
