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David Beckham launches men’s grooming line with L’Oréal Luxe’s Biotherm Homme

David Beckham becomes Biotherm Homme’s first global ambassador.

David Beckham to develop a men’s grooming line with L’Oréal Luxe’s brand Biotherm Homme

L’Oréal Luxe’s brand Biotherm Homme, N°1 in premium men’s skincare, and David Beckham plan to impact male behavior with regard to skincare. French luxury skincare brand Biotherm Homme and David Beckham announced an unprecedented long-term partnership to develop a men’s grooming line. The beauty collection, of both skincare and daily grooming products, will launch in 2017.

Recently voted “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine, famous worldwide for his impressive record in sport, respected for being devoted to his family and his philanthropic work on behalf of UNICEF, David Beckham is considered a leading influential across generations of men.

As part of the collaboration, England’s football icon becomes Biotherm Homme’s first global ambassador. David Beckham’s first Biotherm Homme campaign, for the brand’s N°1 moisturizer Aquapower will break online in June.

“I’m excited to be working with Biotherm Homme,” said David Beckham. “I’ve been thinking about developing a
skincare range for a long time and it wasn’t until I started speaking with Biotherm that it all came
together. They are as ambitious as I am, and we look forward to showing everyone the fruits of our labor
very soon.”

“The partnership between Biotherm Homme and David Beckham is set to shift the boundaries in the men’s skincare category and reinforce our brand’s leadership,” said David Fridlevski, Biotherm General Manager.

“It’s the first time a male celebrity of this stature has developed a skincare collection. We’re proud to be David Beckham’s partner of choice to develop his vision of skincare, and we’re delighted to welcome him as a new brand ambassador.”

Men’s grooming represents a significant opportunity for our business,” said Jason Weisenfeld, President of Seven Global. “With Biotherm Homme, we nowhave the perfect partner to become a best-in-class, global leader in men’s skincare.”

French luxury skincare brand Biotherm launched Biotherm Homme in 1985.

David Beckham to develop a men’s grooming line with L’Oréal Luxe’s brand Biotherm Homme-

 

Meaningful and spiritual beauty: Cha Ling L’esprit du Thé, Pu’Er Tea cosmetics by LVMH

Cha Ling is infusing beauty with the spirit of tea.  A new luxury skingcare brand celebrates the beauty of ancient pu’er tea cosmetics.

Cha Ling, infusing beauty with the spirit of tea

Traditional Chinese medicine has vaunted the benefits of Pu’Er tea for over 5,000 years, making it one of the most sought-after teas in the world. Harvested from tea plant forests that are thousands of years old, Pu’Er tea improves with time.

Exceptional Pu’er tea from China’s Yunnan province is the star of the new brand launched from scratch by LVMH luxury giant. The sustainable and environmentally-responsible grown tea is transformed by the new luxury beauty brand into a range of precious skincare products.

All Cha Ling products – from Cleansing Powder and Spring Mask to Steam Tablet – are infused with Pu’Er tea. Packaging uses minimal materials, including reducing the weight of glass, and is rechargeable whenever possible.

Cha Ling l'esprit du thé - luxury cosmetic line owned by LVMH luxury giant

cha ling cosmetic line by LVMH

By proposing a traditional massage technique and meditation program called “Enjoy Mindful Beauty“, Cha Ling offers an entirely new approach to beauty and well-being. The range of over 40 products includes a perfume, a candle, teapots, and a selection of the best Pu’Er teas, a tribute to an authentic Chinese art de vivre.

According to LVMH, Cha Ling springs from two meetings, that between Laurent Boillot, Chairman and CEO of Guerlain, and the meeting of a German biologist and his Chinese wife, environmental champions engaged in protecting a region known as the “green lung” of China. To preserve the extraordinary ecosystem of the region that produces Pu’Er tea, Laurent Boillot imagined the creation of a Sino-French cosmetics house where ethics and aesthetics, luxury and sustainable development become one.

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Sustainable supply contracts ensure a regular income for families and strict specifications guarantee the origin and traceability of ingredients. Crops are grown without pesticides or fertilizer, and the brand is committed to organic certification for raw materials. What’s more, a tea garden has been created, based on a reforestation model developed by the German biologist.

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