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Today, I was invited by SHISEIDO to a press conference at Metropol restaurant in Zurich to discover the new SHISEIDO Ultimune concentrate. It was wonderful to finally meet again in person, to indulge in a very yummy Japanese lunch and to discover a piece of traditional Japanese history and do a FUROSHIKI workshop, the art of Japanese gift wrapping.

The famous SHISEIDO Ultimune concentrate was the first product to target the immune system many years ago. It has immediately become a bestseller. 25 years of research and 200 beauty awards later, one is sold every 7 seconds. This fall, SHISEIDO’s #1 serum gets even stronger with an innovative anti-aging technology powered by 8 botanical ingredients. It activates skin’s inner defenses and stimulates its vital flow to lead your skin to its ideal condition.

Our skin is a fully active organ. The nerves and the immune system, both play an important role in the anti-aging process. SHISEIDO now targets also the vascular system to improve the blood circulation of the skin and unveils the ImuGenerationsRED Technology™. Inspired by major scientific discoveries it targets two factors involved in the maintenance of a strong and youthful-looking skin. By attacking two key cells, the Langerhans cells as well as the NK cells (natural killer cells), it boosts the skin’s self-defense system to fight external and internal factors that impact skin’s health and accelerate its aging.

Relying on unprecedented Lifeblood™ findings, it improves the vital network to constantly promote the delivery of essential nutrients and defensive cells to every corner of the skin. Maintaining a healthy vital flow will thus foster the skin’s ability to resist harmful factors and reduce the signs of aging appearance. The capillary network in our skin is dense and well-structured when we are young. With age, it gets weaker and disorganized, which leads to sagging skin.

The new technology works with two main ingredients:

1. Fermented Roselle Extract that helps to activate the NK cells to remove aged cells also called zombie cells
2. Houttuynia Cordata Extract that activates the so-called APJ sensors that are key factors for healthy capillaries to reinforce, extend capillaries and optimize the supply of nutrients and immune cells

Furthermore, the new Ultimune concentrate works with aromachology to support a stronger skin: the so-called IMUCALM Compound™ – a fragrance, blended with Lotus and Rose which has been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones and strengthen the barrier function of the skin.

The new product promises after clinical tests:

• after three days, skin looks visibly more radiant
• after one month, skin is firmer and looks more resilient
• after one bottle (approximately 1.5 months when used morning and evening), wrinkles are visibly diminished and skin looks younger as renewed.

The new SHISEIDO Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate 3.0 is available now for CHF 102.00 (30ml),  CHF 151.00 (50ml) and CHF 176.00 (75ml). The serum bottle is refillable, 100% recyclable and comes from 94% naturally derived materials.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
@Shiseido #Ultimune #ShiseidoSkincare #PowerIsYou @globus

Following on from Rouge Hermès, the founding gestures of Hermès Beauty, comes Rose Hermès. Composed of eight shades of Rose Hermès Silky Blush, two brushes, a Pommette blush case and three rosy lip enhancers, the new Rose Hermès collection of refillable and durable objects opens a new chapter for Hermès Beauty.

While Rouge Hermès is colour contained within a distinct line, Rose Hermès is the hue of a sensitive and radiant presence, the subtly nuanced continuation of a narrative composed of all the candid, tender, sensual, fresh, muted, intense and electric pinks the house has created since its origins.

I love the new products. With its round case and wide, off-centre mirror, Rose Hermès Silky Blush defies conventions. It is a disc of white and gold light in satin-finish permabrass, marked with the concave ex-libris created by Émile Hermès in 1923 and designed by Pierre Hardy to become an exceptional object for everyday use. It is distinctive for its lightness conceived for use from morning to night, anywhere.

Slipped inside its orange box then into its outer sleeve in recycled paper, this is a pure Hermès object: its use determines a gesture, a beauty ritual. As a sustainable object, it is refilled ny simply removing and replacing the powder pan.

Rose Hermès Silky Blush is a long-lasting powder that clings to the skin with the first touch. An ally in pink, its presence can be asserted or softened with a single gesture.
It is composed of key notes in a chromatic harmony of colours and scents. A new fragrance created by Christine Nagel in the same vein as Rouge Hermès reveals notes of arnica and sandalwood given a twist by hints of green tea.

The Blush Brush comes with a lacquered wooden handle and brushed metal ferrule. The goat bristle fibers, hand-assembled by a French brush-maker, exalt an everyday gesture. It enhances a daily ritual, inviting gentle application to the skin.

The Rosy Lip Enhancer is a rosy lipstick, gentle, subtle and gradual, sheer and translucent. It enhances the lips while hydrating them. It melts over the lips leaving a matt luminosity, a weightless and translucent halo that exposes emotions. It is inspired by the feel of Butler calfskin, developed by Hermès in 2012, whose butter-like name evokes smoothness in harmony with its soft, voluptuous finish and rich, full hand. This leather is often used in bags in natural shades starting with the Constance, an emblem of timeless elegance.

Rose Lip Enhancer borrows this candle wax texture, while also echoing another living legacy from the Hermès leather workshops: that of the warm, kneaded beeswax used by leather artisans to coat and protect their linen threads prior to saddle stitching. It is available in three pinks, all for a radiant smile.

Rose Hermès Silky Blush is available in eight shades for CHF 77.00 each.
Blush Brush (2 sizes) CHF 69.00 and CHF 104.00.
Rosy Lip Perfector is available in three shades for CHF 51.00 each.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Hermès and © David Biedert Photography
DISCLOSURE: This post is not sponsored. However, I received the products to test them.

Narciso Rodriguez’s beloved signature musc is renowned for its timelessness and olfactive depth. Discover a new chapter in the story of for her and experience a new way to further customize Narciso Rodriguez’s signature musc with an intimate new fragrance ritual.

Originating in the Middle East, layering is a technique that allows the wearer to further define their olfactive signature. By combining multiple scents, it is possible to create a fragrance that is entirely your own. With the introduction of for her PURE MUSC, layering has become a central facet of the for her fragrance collection that allows you to customize your favorite for her scents for any occasion.

Inspired by the original for her, PURE MUSC pays homage to the iconic fragrance line’s signature musc. Reinterpreted and refined with a disarming purity, the heart of musc is enhanced with an exquisite floral bouquet—jasmine and orange blossom—while cashmeran lends warmth. A supremely addictive scent, for her PURE MUSC eau de parfum teases the senses and envelops the body, becoming a perfect base for layering.

Worn alone, for her PURE MUSC is purely addictive. When layered with other for her fragrances, PURE MUSC becomes even more captivating.  Layered with the original for her eau de toilette, an element of sophistication is added that is sublimely sensual. PURE MUSC layered with for her eau de parfum adds intensity and intrigue that is purely seductive. PURE MUSC plus for her fleur musc, creates a discreetly dramatic floral scent. For rich depth and a bold sense of mystery, layer PURE MUSC with the infinitely intriguing for her MUSC NOIR.

Express yourself by layering your favorite for her scents (you can use other fragrances of course) with for her PURE MUSC in a new, sensual ritual. The introduction of for her mini duos allows you to personalize your scent in an innovative on-the-go format.

Mini duo Pure Musc For Her EDP 20ml + Musc Noir For Her EDP 20ml: CHF 94.00
Mini duo Pure Musc For Her EDP 20ml + For Her EDT 20ml: CHF 94.00
PURE MUSC eau de parfum absolue, enriched with a synthesis of amplified floral notes, including exotic Ylang Ylang notes and increased Jasmine while soft creamy cedar wood, exclusively available in 100ml format.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Narciso Rodriguez
#PureMuscLayer

In a year of great resilience, two Italian Maisons, Emilio Pucci and Acqua di Parma, brighten up the holiday season with a new collection that celebrates life, love and joy. United by the common values of traditional workmanship, a joyous spirit and a passion for beauty, they come together to support the Rewrite the Future campaign from Save the Children, the international organisation which has been working for 100 years to save children at risk and guarantee their future, against a background of challenging social conditions and a lack of educational facilities.

Holiday 2021 Magnolia Nobile Gift Set – CHF 247.00

Emilio Pucci is a company that specialises in combining essential design with the joy of colour. The company founder created a rich universe of prints and an unmistakeable style, for which he was awarded the accolade of The Prince of Prints. This collaboration between the two companies expresses the perfect harmony between this joyful style of the fashion house and the radiance of Acqua di Parma.

Holiday 2021 Barbiere The Daily Ritual – CHF 134.00

The Vortici print, inspired by an Emilio Pucci archive theme, is presented in Parma yellow for the Holiday Season, and reinterpreted in a harmonious movement of light and colour. It’s a swirl of positivity and the joy of living which takes us on a journey into the universes of Italian beauty, from sophisticated urban architecture to splendid floral gardens and the Mediterranean coast, bring a sensation of freedom and confidence in its wake.

My favorite: The Holiday 2021 Advent Calendar will be available for CHF 595.00.

The Emilio Pucci x Acqua di Parma Collection will be available from October in the Boutiques and e commerce outlets of both companies, as well as through the retail and wholesale channels.

LoL, Sandra

Holiday 2021 Fico di Amalfi Gift Set – CHF 122.00

Holiday 2021 Essenza Gift Set – CHF 187.00

Holiday 2021 Notte di Stelle Diffusor – CHF 121.00 (180ml) and CHF 249.00 (500ml)

Photos: © Emilio Pucci / Acqua di Parma
DISCLOSURE: This post is NOT sponsored.

I have been meaning to show these products since quite some time as I have used them all summer long. The shades are so perfect to get that glow we all love during the summer time. In combination with my new LA DOUBLEJ accessories, a must! Hurry up, they are selling out fast… to shop, click on the highlighted product description.

PINK GLOW LUXE EYE SHADOW PALETTE
Complete with four rich, rosy shades, those shadows can be applied dry for instant impact or applied with a damp brush for a soft, dewy look. Formulated with a light-reflective and pigment-rich blend, this set is made to take you straight from work to the bar. I’m sold.

MINI LONG-WEAR CREAM SHADOW STICK
A must-have—now made mini. Perfect for trying out or taking on the go. A long-lasting, do-it-all eye shadow that’s a stroke of genius—just swipe and go. This budge-proof formula stays put for 8 hours. The best shade? GOLDEN PINK of course.

HIGHLIGHTING POWDER
Pearlescent Glow Highlighter – Create subtle illumination or full-on glow with this silky enhancing powder in PINK GLOW ( a soft pink shimmer).

EXTRA LIP TINT
Lightweight, sheer and ultra-moisturizing, this Extra Lip Tint in BARE PINK has all the benefits of your go-to balm, plus a just-bitten pink stain that brings out the best in lips. Our favorite part? The subtle stain blends in with your natural lip color, so it’s instantly your perfect shade (and everyone else’s, too).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Bobbi Brown and © Sandra Bauknecht
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«Some scents explicitly capture real aspects of my life. For example, every note of OMBRÉ LEATHER is connected to the American west of my childhood. The PARFUM builds on the wild, unbridled sensuality of the original scent…it is a heightened expression.» – Tom Ford

Tom Ford just launched the newest perfume edition, OMBRÉ LEATHER PARFUM, a warm and spicy rich floral leather scent for women and men, which captures the American west with magnified notes of violet leaf, cedarwood, and green tobacco. Perfumer Sonia Constant composed both, the original OMBRÉ LEATHER and the new OMBRÉ LEATHER PARFUM.

Building on the untethered, tactile sensuality of the original scent, OMBRÉ LEATHER PARFUM intensifies the distinctly rich, luxurious leather signature with surprising new additions. Violet leaf absolute orpur breathes a powerful, intensely green air, giving way to the elegant, woody sensuality of cedarwood. Harvested before the monsoon season to produce an elevated extract, jasmine sambac absolute India orpur offers an intense, fruity floral facet recalling honeysuckle. Deep leathery and woody notes laced with green tobacco undercut the floralcy, stoking a creamy sensuality while a double concentration of orris heart pulses beneath, releasing a captivating, addictive pull.

Key Notes: Black Leather, Violet Flower, Jasmine Flower

About the Bottle: Packaged in a matte-black flacon with a faux-leather plaque, the OMBRÉ LEATHER PARFUM flacon captures the bold, tactile sensuality of the spicy leather scent.

Personal Recommendation: I love combining it with TOM FORD Lavender Extrême. It is such an interesting combo.

Available in the beginning of September 2021 in Switzerland.
OMBRÉ LEATHER PARFUM 50ml (CHF 156.00) and 100ml (CHF 256.00).
TO SHOP THE NEW SCENT ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Tom Ford Beauty and © Sandra Bauknecht
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Today, I would love to introduce you to my favorite sun protection this summer, easy to use and environmental-friendly.

A clear stick sunscreen that goes on smoothly without stickiness or a mess on your hands. Featuring SynchroShield™, its protective veil becomes even stronger when it detects heat, water or perspiration. This multi-protective stick provides a seamless defense against UVA/UVB rays and dryness anytime, anywhere. It works for the face and the body.

Containing the botanical ingredient complex Profense CL, it helps to prevent UV damage that causes wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

The anti-pollution formula helps to keep pollutants from adhering to the skin and contains an antioxidant to help to protect against damage that can be caused by them.

– This very water-resistant veil contributes to less elution when you enter the sea, compared to non-water resistant sunscreens.
– This bag is made from 72% certified biodegradable materials.
– Please repurpose this nomadic pouch before discarding it.

The SHISEIDO Clear Suncare Stick SPF50+ is available for €32.00.
TO SHOP IT ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
DISCLOSURE: This post is NOT sponsored. However, I received the product to test it.

If you are looking for an anti-aging skincare with great benefits without being too expensive, you will definitely become a fan of bareMinerals‘ new AGELESS PHYTO-RETINOL COLLECTION.
It is an anti-aging skincare with clean, vegan Phyto-Retinol, which is a plant-based retinol alternative, that is as effective as retinol without causing redness, dryness or sensitivity.

Rethink retinol. This collection is clinically shown to dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture and tone in just 1 week. The gentle yet potent formula also stars Protein Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid which work together to improve hydration, texture and smoothness for fresher, more youthful-looking skin. Made for all ages, skin types and skin tones.

AGELESS PHYTO-RETINOL Face Cream CHF 80.00
AGELESS PHYTO-RETINOL Neck Cream CHF 86.00
AGELESS PHYTO-RETINOL Eye Cream CHF 65.00
AGELESS PHYTO-RETINOL Night Concentrate CHF 78.00

Available in Switzerland exclusively at Marionnaud.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of bareMinerals, © Sandra Bauknecht
DISCLOSURE: This post is not sponsored. However, I received the products to test.

Hydration – that is one of the most important elements to stay healthy and young. Especially in the summer heat, we have to make sure that we drink enough water and provide our skin with as much hydration as possible.

Healing hydration and a featherlight feel that is what LA MER’s THE NEW HYDRATING INFUSED EMULSION is all about. The brand’s first emulsion is a featherlight hydrator with nutrient-rich kelp and soy, and cell-renewing Miracle Broth™ that delivers all-day healing hydration to renew, strengthen and stabilize. Its fluid, quick- absorbing texture glides on effortlessly, leaving behind only your most radiant, healthy-looking skin.

LIGHT-AS AIR HYDRATION
The ultra-fluid, lightweight Hydrating Infused Emulsion combines innovative technology and ingredients to penetrate skin deeply so it is transformed instantly and continuously.

KELP & SOY
Kelp is a superfood with high natural concentrations of calcium and vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as zinc, iodine, magnesium and iron. It helps give skin cells the ability to hydrate well. Soy is rich in fatty acids, phytonutrients and protein.
MIRACLE BROTH™
Created through a unique fermentation process, this sea-sourced ingredient visibly soothes skin while infusing it with healing hydration. Over time, it helps visibly calm and center the skin, countering the look of redness and other visible signs of inflammation.
LIME TEA CONCETRATE
The La Mer secret to protection, this antioxidant power works to fight free radicals and actively support skin’s visible balance, harmony and well-being.

HIGH-SPEED HOMOGENIZATION
Transformed via an ultra-high-speed «Cyclone-like» homogenization and flash heat process to create a delicate, bioavailable micromilk, the weightless Hydrating Infused Emulsion floods skin with energy, nourishment and hydration.

LAYERS OF HYDRATION
Enhance your skincare experience with a regimen that infuses skin with layers of deep hydration. Banish dry skin and help sustain skin’s hydrated and healthy look with the light-as-air, fast-absorbing.

STEP 1
Prep skin with The Treatment Lotion’s liquid energy to optimize absorption.
STEP 2
After applying your serum, follow with two pumps of The Hydrating Infused Emulsion to reach new depths of hydration and protect skin while visibly softening all signs of aging.
STEP 3
Seal in moisture with a La Mer moisturizer of your choice.

Enhanced Hydration:
The Hydrating Infused Emulsion combined with The Treatment Lotion instantly boosts skin’s moisture levels by 174%.*

Personally speaking, this product has been my savior on my holidays. Saint-Tropez is all about enjoying sunshine during the day in a fun beach club or on a boat and party all night long in a fancy restaurant. This hydrating booster has helped me survive those sleepless nights and endless sunny days without leaving a sign of fatigue or dehydration.

I tend to have dry skin and during the summer it always gets worse. The Hydrating Infused Emulsion delivers deep hydration to fight this inner dryness. You can feel how it protects and helps stabilize your skin’s moisture barrier. Furthermore, it absolutely soothes the look of your skin, improving the look of redness and irritation.

Thank you LA MER, I can absolutely recommend that easy-to-use new product which is available now for CHF 285.00.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Michael HJ Lopez Photographie © Sandra Bauknecht and Courtesy of La Mer
DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored. However I only recommend what I truly love!
*Clinical testing on 22 women after using product once.

Here are some amazing summer fragrances that’ll transport your nose to sunnier shores. From Dior‘s interpretation of a French Riviera icon, to Louis Vuitton‘s Californian Dream, there’s almost too many brand new summer perfumes to treat yourself to this season. Here are my favorites:

ON THE BEACH by LOUIS VUITTON

On the Beach, the new perfume by Louis Vuitton, recounts the delights of the coastline and the desire for wide open spaces, a blissful long stretch of beach, and the peaceful rush of the ocean. It is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. I liked it a lot, as it really evokes the memories of laying at the beach.

Top Notes: Yuzu and Neroli
Middle Notes: Pink Pepper, Rosemary, Sand, Thyme and Cloves
Base Note: Cypress

EDEN-ROC by DIOR

This new fragrance dedicated to the iconic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, is a burst of emotion that lingers in the air like a gentle Mediterranean breeze. A bright encapsulation of the Riviera, its balanced blend of mineral and plant essences invoke the feeling of discovery in a landscape of paradisiacal beauty. It is an a Amber Floral fragrance for women and men.

Top Notes: Sea Salt, Citruses and Mineral notes
Middle Notes: Jasmine and Coconut
Base Note: Pine Tree and Labdanum

SOLEIL BLANC by TOM FORD

This Amber Floral fragrance is for women and men. Unexpected, sultry and addictive, this solar floral scent has been one of my summer favorites since its launch in 2016. It evokes emote private islands where summer lasts all year.

Top Notes: Pistachio, Bergamot, Cardamom and Pink Pepper
Middle Notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine
Base Note: Coconut, Amber, Tonka Bean and Benzoin

COCO MADEMOISELLE L’EAU BRUME DE PARFUM by CHANEL

The iconic scent switches to summer mode. Specially devised for the warmer days, this limited edition reveals a fresher and fruitier aspect of the fragrance with a formula as light as a perfume mist. A summer variation that allows fans of the scent’s boldness to enjoy its citrus and floral notes without moderation. It is a is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women.

Top Notes: Orange and Bergamot
Middle Notes: Rose and Jasmine
Base Note: White Musk

No 9 ~ wunderwind ~ by LENGLING

This bold yet sensual composition is as wonderfully invigorating as a walk in a shady grove of pine trees. The fresh, spicy fragrance of the needles and Mediterranean herbs is perfectly combined with the warm breeze blown across from the nearby sea. Honey and soft musk will caress your soul and awaken its vitality…

LENG-Note: «Shady pine tree grove»
Pine needles absolue, honey, rosemary, thyme absolue, resiny incense
LING-Note: «Sunny sea»
Sea breeze tones, floral ozone notes, lemon, musk, watermelon

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Courtesy of the Brands
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