Sandra‘s Closet

Enhance your skin with the sheen of good hydration. Here are four body oils that I absolutely adore. Some of them even work well for your hair and face. Forget the greasy oils of years past: the new age of luxury products is here, which means you can douse yourself in ultra-sumptuous floral scented or sparkling goodies that leave your limbs gleaming without any unfortunate residue or stickiness.

HUILE PRODIGIEUSE NÉROLI by NUXE

Nourish your glow. Discover this iconic multi-purpose organic certified dry oil, which leaves your skin nourished, smoothed and beautified; and the hair shiny and moisturized. This summer, its soothing fragrance with notes of Neroli brings calm and serenity. It has a proven antioxidant effectiveness and helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

GOLD LUST ALL OVER OIL by ORIBE

Replenish and restore with a curated blend of 17 intensely nourishing and protective natural oils. Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, this luminous beauty elixir nourishes, protects and locks in moisture from head to toe. Designed to hydrate and soften hair, body, face and décolleté. May also be used as a deep treatment for hair overnight or a conditioning beard oil. Regardless of where it’s used, this fast-absorbing oil is sure to leave behind an all-day radiant glow.

PEONIA NOBILE SHIMMERING OIL by ACQUA DI PARMA

A shimmering veil dresses the body leaving it sparkling, silky and sensually scented with the vivacious notes of Peonia Nobile. A special blend with unique oils combined to enhance skin’s radiance and leave it hydrated and perfectly soft. The formula is enriched with Jojoba Oil, with emollient properties and Pomegranate Seed Oil and Shea Butter, both with conditioning action. Different size multi-reflective sparkles ensure the long lasting shimmering effect. This product should only be used on your body.

SOLEIL BLANC SHIMMERING BODY OIL by TOM FORD BEAUTY

Not only does this oil capture the aromatic essence of a tropical island, it also leaves skin bronzed and glistening as if it was actually kissed by the sun. Quick-drying and lightweight, this silky formula is infused with luminous golden shimmer and boosts nourishment without feeling greasy or sticky. Smooth it over your décolletage, shoulders and arms for irresistible radiance.

Happy Holidays!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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This November, CHANEL is expanding LES EXCLUSIFS collection with the GENTLE OIL (Huile Douce), a delicate and sensorial oil for the hair and body that you shouldn’t miss and I will tell you why. In the cold season, our skin and hair are both suffering from the dry and freezing temperatures. Oil seals in moisture and adds extra nourishment.

With an elegant and sensual touch, the GENTLE OIL is pure luxury and embellishes the skin and hair while leaving a discreet, fresh and citrusy trail with floral notes of jasmine against a backdrop of white musks, making itself discreet and gives a voice to the fragrance of your choice in perfect harmony. It moisturizes the skin, thus prolonging and intensifying the scent of each LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL creation, or needless to say any other perfume you love wearing, while remaining true to the fragrance.

The light, caressing texture of the GENTLE OIL envelops the skin in a silky satiny veil. Its formula boasting 80% ingredients of natural origin is extremely compatible with the skin, instantly absorbing upon application without leaving an oily film. To heighten the pleasure, I recommend mixing a few drops into your favorite body cream, in my case the FRESH BODY CREAM by CHANEL. The GENTLE OIL can also be applied on hair (down the length of the hair before shampooing or on dry ends as a finishing touch) leaving it softer, shinier and suppler. The bottle is iconic and beautiful, decorating every bathroom shelf by itself.

LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL GENTLE OIL Body & Hair will be available as 250ml bottle for CHF 190.00 from beginning of November 2019.

In Switzerland at the CHANEL Boutiques in Zurich and Geneva, at  CHANEL Parfums & Beauté at Bongénie in Geneva and CHANEL Space Parfums at Jelmoli in Zurich and Manor in Geneva.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL and © Sandra Bauknecht