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 spring, I was invited to discover the new limited edition TOM FORD BEAUTY SOLEIL SUMMER 2021 collection, magnetizes with innovative new experiences of solar gold, through a virtual zoom meeting. Beforehand, I received a lovely package filled with lots of goodies from the American brand, such as the amazing Neughman pilot sunglasses that I put on immediately during the presentation.

«The warmth of amber and mix of florals render this fragrance original. SOLEIL BRÛLANT is addictive… the boldest version of Soleil.» – TOM FORD

First let me introduce you to the new SOLEIL BRÛLANT Eau de Parfum (available as in two sizes, 50ml flacon and 250ml.) An opulent, golden sun; a secluded island escape – SOLEIL BRÛLANT, the third expression in the Soleil franchise, releases sun kissed florals warmed by amber, conjuring a blazing encounter between gilded rays and bare skin.

The floral oriental scent is an invitation to an uninhibited summer, where high-shine solar brilliance mingles with the intense freshness of mandarin and bergamot. Spicy pink peppercorn gives way to an ornate and regal floral heart of jasmine sambac, tuberose and orange flower absolutes. As the sun and body embrace, the warmth of decadent amber intensified by resins, woods, and black honey nectar exudes a seductive vapor. Invigorating coffee Arabica and tonka bean awaken the extravagant smokiness of incense, vetiver, and leather.

The collection includes also two limited edition make-up products:

SOLEIL CREAM AND POWDER EYE COLOR – Black Sand
A two-tiered eye color, this duo creates deeply seductive eye look with an ultra-pigmented, black
cream base hue and a high-shine golden powder.

SOLEIL LIP GLOSS – Sunlust
This pearlescent gloss sweeps on golden, then shade-shifts into a soft shimmering rose-peach
glow with subtle shine.

Here are two other products of the SOLEIL collection that I personally love and you shouldn’t miss:

SOLEIL GLOW BRONZER – Gold Dust
This medium bronzer gives your skin a sun-kissed glow that’s genuinely healthy – it’s packed with nourishing ingredients. The lightweight formula is infused with finely milled shimmer that looks so natural.

SOLEIL BLANC SHIMMERING BODY OIL – Rose Gold
 Designed to give skin a sun-kissed glow all year round, this shimmering body oil is scented with amber, sandalwood and fresh floral notes to evoke the smell of summer.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Tom Ford Beauty and © Sandra Bauknecht
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