Or rouge – YSL’s most exceptional skincare range

  Saffron stigmas (derived from Crocus sativus/ Saffron crocus), “the world’s most expensive spice by weight,” has a long medicinal history as part of traditional healing; several modern research studies have hinted that the spice has possible anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic (mutation-preventing), immunomodulating, and antioxidant-like properties. Other controlled research studies have indicated that saffron may have … Read more

Gisele for Chanel: Bündchen to star in the next Chanel N°5 film

Gisele and Baz Luhrmann lined up for Chanel N°5. The Brazilian beauty Gisele Bündchen, the highest-paid model in the world since 2004, is the next muse for Chanel N°5 fragrance. Choosed for her “natural and modern femininity”, Gisele joins a famous line of Chanel N°5 ambassadors, including Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Audrey Tautou, and Marilyn … Read more

Burberry to plunge into skincare

Burberry to launch skincare division. Building on the success of Burberry cosmetics line launched in 2010, the British fashion house announced a future line of skincare products. The luxury label follows into the footsteps of Gucci house, which also announced a beauty forray. Creative director Christopher Bailey appeared in his debut public address since also taking … Read more

Building a better tomorow with hemp. New uses for the old hemp plant

The human beings could not find a more loyal companion in the plant world than hemp. The vicissitudes of the old hard times were alleviated with hemp. Plastic & building materials, clothing & fabrics, fuel, nutrition, animal bedding, animal feed, soap, paper & cardboard products. Of course, in all these areas hemp is an important … Read more

Gucci launching first cosmetics line with Charlotte Casiraghi as the face of the collection

Gucci Launches Make-Up Line. Confirming rumours that emerged last year, Gucci announced it will launch a Make-Up Line in September. The luxury Italian house is launching its first cosmetics line with Charlotte Casiraghi, the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and the granddaughter of Grace Kelly as ambassador of the new beauty endeavour. Gucci Beauty … Read more

Marc Jacobs debuts beauty e-commerce with Jessica Lange-inspired nail lacquers

Marc Jacobs Beauty Launches E-Commerce.   Designer Marc Jacobs offers an immersive experience into his world of Beauty products, a collaboration between the designer and KENDO, the LVMH incubator of new beauty brands, through the newly- launched E-Commerce. Featuring over 150 products in the Marc Jacobs Beauty collection, the dot- com beauty destination also provides … Read more