NICHE BEAUTY – The Winter Edit 2022

THE RESULTS GO BEYOND CLEAN: A GEL-OIL CLEANSER, THE MANTLE SKIN CONDITIONING WASH HELPS RESTORE THE SKIN’S ACID MANTLE, IMPROVES SKIN FEEL, BALANCES SKIN PH, AND OPTIMIZES RESILIENCE ENSURING A DEEP CLEANSE WITHOUT THE LIKELIHOOD OF BAR RIER IMPAIRMENT OR UNCOMFORTABLE TIGHTNESS.

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GENTLY FOAMING, DEEPLY CLEANSING. YOUR MOST COMFORTABLE CLEANSE EVER.

EDITORIAL

Almost back to 2020 travel style, we’ve sailed the globe to find this seasons must-have’s and 2023's most precious beauty pearls. The world is our oyster again and the spirit of this Niche magazine.

But having it all does not necessarily make life easier! When it co mes to shopping undoubtedly one of the biggest luxuries is to rely on specialists that you trust and who know what you really want. In a world without limits and where almost everything exists it has become essential to select. Selection is what we do at Niche every day – from content to products we select and filter to show you only what we believe are the musthaves of the season.

So sit back and relax – from gift ideas, new routines, the trends everyone is talking about to the products you need to put in your

basket – we have you covered. Take our world finest selection on page 8 for example – we want to own them all – and that just by looking at these beauties! Yet be assured, these guys made it on the shelf not because of their looks, but because of the looks they give… Same goes for our forever bestsellers’ on page 28. We were the first to launch many of these beauty highlights exclusively in Europe – today they are hyped around the world! And then there are the upcoming beauty stars: Bodyologist (page 21), Retrouvé (page 14) or Saint Charles (page 70) are all brands you should read about. You think you have all beauty areas covered already? Well then step it up by investing in some fragrance for your home (page 62) – its an art and luxury housekeeping (page 78) is so much more appealing.

With the first fireworks at midnight on New Years Eve of this year, we – the founding family – will have reached the end of our Jour ney at Niche Beauty. During the last months our partner Douglas has joined us on all beauty excursions and we look forward to all that lies ahead for our brain child. A magic dwells in each begin ning and so much beauty territory can still be conquered!

With a smile and a tear in our eye we want to thank a very special, talented and always loyal team for supporting us and we would like to thank you for making all of this beauty possible.

What a trip it has been – and who knows what is next when the world is your oyster…

So for now, Au Revoir, Goodbye und auf Wiedersehen!

Yours sincerely, Laetitia, Sarah and Andreas

LAETITIA VON HESSEN, ANDREAS BECHTOLF AND SARAH VON DOETINCHEM, FOUNDERS NICHE-BEAUTY.COM

PHOTO CREDIT COVER: SABINE VILLIARD / TRUNK ARCHIVE

STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIPP VON HESSEN; STILL LIFE STYLING: EVA RIETDORF LAYOUT: SUSANNE WEBER-EULER; TEXT: DANAJA VEGELJ, KATHRIN KÄSEMANN

WESTMAN ATELIER The Petal Edition / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 144,–MACRENE ACTIVES High Performance Eye Cream / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 145,–PROF. DR. STEINKRAUS Body Lotion / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 32,–

WORLD’S FINEST

SUSANNE KAUFMANN

Vitamin C Complex / Clean Beauty / € 130,–

Highly concentrated vitamin C oil serum that gives tired, dull skin new energy and a smooth, fresh appearance. Ideal for daily use.

WESTMAN ATELIER

Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 80,–

This shimmer-free, super-smooth formu lation leaves skin looking healthy, natural, and healthily bronzed – also in the winter.

THIS PLACE

The Glow / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 49,–

Revitalizing face cream with CBD, zinc, cinnamon bark and hyaluronic acid for a radiant complexion; suitable for sensitiveto combination skin.

VINTNER’S DAUGHTER

Active Botanical Serum / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 210,–

An absolute must-have, this facial oil is instantly hydrating, balancing and skinimproving. Suitable for all skin types.

ORIBE

Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo / € 58,–

Award-winning shampoo that combines healing oils and extracts with a revolutio nary bio-restorative complex to balance the scalp and rejuvenate hair, fast.

MACRENE ACTIVES

High Performance Face Serum / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 185,–

Proven to lift and tighten while reducing blotches and evening skin tone, this serum repairs skin barrier while assisting in DNA restoration. Award-winning.

U BEAUTY

The Super Hydrator Body / Exclusive / € 138,–Ultra-moisturizing body cream with revolutionary capsule technology, 5 different hyaluronic acids and a 48-hour effect, smoothing and firming.

GOOP

Goopgenes All-In-One Nourishing Face Cream Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 98,–

A luxuriously rich, clinically tested, all-inone supercream that leaves skin looking and feeling soft, smooth, firm, and moistu rized for up to 48 hours. With ceramides, schisandra extract and illipe butter.

PROF. DR. STEINKRAUS

Hyaluron Serum / Clean Beauty / Exclusive € 78,–

Vegan serum concentrate with three molecular sizes of hyaluron, arginine, heather and rye extract. It's super hy drating and super plumping with both immediate and long-term effects. A true hydro-boost for your skin.

PAULA’S CHOICE

Skin Perfecting 2%Bha Liquid Exfoliant / € 36,–This lightweight fluid quickly exfoliates dead skin cells both on the surface and deep inside pores to reveal smoother, clearer, radiant skin. Bestseller.

AUGUSTINUS BADER

The Essence / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 84,–Multitasking and fast-absorbing, The Essence streamlines all your post-cleanse needs in one smart formula. Exfoliating toner with a 3-in-1 formula for refreshing, hydrating, post-cleaning and with gentle peeling effect. For a clear, revitalized, radiant complexion.

LES FILLES EN ROUJE

Le Rouje Velours / Exclusive / € 29,–

Get the french chic: a creamy matte lip color with an intense color, perfect for day-to-night transition. Liquid lipcolor in retro pink, opaque, long-lasting and with a matte finish. It's vegan, nourishing and long-lasting.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ

Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural / € 137,–

Define your most radiant, most colorful complexion. Tinted moisturizer for an extra natural radiant skin, hydrating and skin improving with a long lasting 24 hrs perfect finish.

LES FILLES EN ROUJE

La Palette Visage / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 55,Versatile face palette made of ingredients of natural origin like coconut oil, jojoba oil and cocoa butter that creates melting, nourishing and easy-to-apply textures. Perfect as a blush and highlighter.

MUST-HAVES

NE W. NO W. WOW.

Beauty heroes to keep near and dear this festive season and beyond.

THIS PLACE

The Glow Naked / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 49,–

Naturally strong in its effect, gentle in its formulation: it harmonizes and hydrates while strengthening the skin’s luminosity, giving it a natural, fresh glow.

GOOP

Goopglow Dark Spot Exfoliating Sleep Milk Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 98,–

A silky, stealthily effective 10% multi-acid milk serum that works overnight and over time to exfoliate, resurface, and moisturize, leaving your skin glowy, smooth, and baby-soft.

RETROUVÉ

Revitalizing Eye Concentrate Skin Hydrator / Exclusive / € 430,–

This celebrated balm concentrate is formu lated to abate dryness in the wrinkle-prone, delicate eye area and to impart moisture, resulting in a soft, nourished skin.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ

Brightening Serum Supreme / € 326,–

A silky, brightening facial serum that reduces the visibility of dark spots and uneven skin tone. Inspires exquisite clarity and a look of radiance from within.

The Skin Elixir / Clean Beauty

The Skin Elixir is designed specifically to support a clear, glowing complexion in super charged, on-the-go vegan cap sules that are non-GMO, gluten

DR. LEVY SWITZERLAND

Radical3 Reboot Pro Peel Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 90,–

Multi-use peeling and mask with rice powder, probiotics, fruit acid complex, aloe vera, pomegranate and pumpkin en zymes to refine and clarify the skin with an anti-aging kick.

Superkind Refining Cleanser Clean Beauty / € 93,–

Barrier-supporting, hypoallergenic cleanser was formulated specifically to soothe stressed skin, all while gently yet thoroughly removing impurities.

DOCTOR MI! Red / € 199,–

A powerful anti-aging cream that delivers a potent cell protection, refines pores, helps diminish pigmentation while boosting skin’s elasticity and collagen production.

ESTORAS Antal Chasing Horizon

WESTMAN ATELIER FROM NEW YORK

VITAL SKINCARE COMPLEXION DROPS SKINCARE MEETS MAKEUP

Perfect skin just got a whole lot easier: the raved-about Westman Atelier's latest launch, Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, will give you that dewy, glowing, naturally luminescent look in minutes.

GUCCI WESTMAN, FOUNDER

It is well known that Westman Atelier approaches makeup like skincare. How does this philosophy translate into Vital Skincare Complexion Drops?

When I launched Westman Atelier, I wanted all of our products to correct beautifully and treat the skin with active ingredients – not just cover. For our first liquid foundation, I wanted to take it to the next level. I had this dream formula in mind that merged the very best serum in my makeup bag with the radiant, easy coverage of a skin tint so that it could instantly hydrate the skin while soothing and smooth pores. It gives you that super dewy glowy look you have after a facial. It also had to be packed with active ingredients that actually work WITH your skin, not just sit on top of it! It will actually improve your skin over time.

How does one combine Vital Skincare Complexion Drops with vital Skin Foun dation and Pressed Powder for an optimal no-makeup makeup look? It’s pretty simple, as all of our formulas were made to work toge ther seamlessly! First, I apply Vital Skincare Complexion Drops all-over as a base for healthy looking skin. You’ll get the radiant, easy coverage of a skin tint, while hydrating and soothing at the same time. I shake to activate the serum-strength formula and use 3-5 drops over my whole face for a light to medium coverage. Next, I go in with my Vital Skin Foundation Stick and use it as a concea ler in any areas where more coverage is needed – like under the eyes. I use it to cover blemishes or spots that are still visible using my Spot Check Brush. The last step of my routine is setting my foundation using Vital Pressed Skincare Powder. This is more than

your traditional setting powder because we have actually micro milled skincare actives like Vitamin C, probiotics, quinoa seed extract and pressed them into the formula.

What is your personal “never without” Westman Atelier product?

If I had to choose – our Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, Vital Pressed Skincare Powder, Vital Skin Foundation Stick and our Beauty Butter Bronzer!

The theme of our current magazine is International Beauty. What beauty rituals inspire you the most?

Having just been in England, Sweden and France this summer with my family, I think that I am most intrigued by what I grew up with in Sweden. Plunging in the cold ocean and using the dry sauna is such a powerful ritual and science has proven it helps with long term health benefits.

Vital Pressed Skincare Powder / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 80,–

Vital Skin Foundation Stick / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 72,–

Right Page: Vital Skincare Complexion Drops / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 72,–

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I WANTED SOMETHING WITH THE STRENGTH OF A SERUM AND THE BEAUTY OF A SKIN TINT.“

BERLIN

NATURAL POP OF COLOR

This Berlin-based brand will make your nails pop – sans guilt tripping. Hint: their nail polishes are good for you, good for the environment, vegan and made for absolute ly everyone. Founder Jennifer Baum-Minkus explains the details.

You often say gitti is inspired by people. Which cultures from around the globe most inspire you personally, which most inspire gitti’s portfolio and how?

At gitti we always pay attention to variety. I had the chance to travel the world after my studies and was always fascinated by different cultures and their way of life. I'm inspired by the diversity from South America to Asia; inspirations come from all areas and segments: from food, interior, fashion, lifestyle, but also life attitudes. Our credo at gitti is to keep the diversity and variety in mind with everything we do.

What is your personal favorite shade for the festive season? What will you be wearing to the parties once winter rolls around? My all time favorite is gitti no. 101, an

intense red shade – it not only suits the festive season, it’s perfect for any other time of the year as well. What does the future of nail care look like? What trends will we be seeing in the future – colors, nail art?

Beauty industry will continue to focus more and more on sustainability. At gitti we attach great importance to conscious consumption; our products are crueltyfree, our colors are completely vegan and unharmful to people’s health. On top of that we believe in diversity and that everyone should be able to use beauty products that are good for them and good for the environment. Another big trend is nail art – we’re happy to work with plenty of creators who show how to use gitti to create wonderful little art pieces.

Above: Gitti / No. 162 Avocado Green / € 20,–Gitti / No. 101 schwarz / € 18,–Gitti / No. 135 feuerrot / € 18,–

COPENHAGEN

BODYOLOGIST

Rooted in the Danish “ hygg e ” concept, Bodyologist has a simple message: it’s time you treat your body better. Founders Charlotte Winther Nørlev and Didde Marie Ager Juul explain why (and how).

By now the world has fully embraced Scandinavian signature playful approaches to fashion. How about beauty - how do Scandinavian women approach beauty rituals?

There is a basic minimalistic approach in the Scandinavian culture and DNA, that is also reflected in most women’s skincare routines where less is more. We choose fe wer but prefer high-quality products where we can have both the effectivity combined with natural ingredients. Since living in a quite cold and windy part of the world most Scandinavian women are very good at prioritizing their skincare and they know that it makes a difference for the health and wellbeing of their skin.

Your motto is “treat your body like your face” –how does this translate into Bodyologist’s formulas? All our products are formulated with the

exact same high-performance ingredients you know from your face-care products. We formulate with all the best and most well-researched and documented ingre dients that we know make a difference for your skin; retinol (Vitamin A), niacin amide, squalane, hyaluronic acid, AHA’s and many more powerful skin changing ingredients. More than 90% of the skin is located from the neck and down. And we spend all our time and money on the face, but we tend to forget the rest. We are on a mission to make more people treat their bodies better.

Which product from your range should be in every woman’s bathroom? Or better: which product are you most proud of?

Our Night Glove Body Cream, an extra caring, rich body cream which leaves the

skin feeling soft, saturated and smoother. It is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid that has a powerful anti-ageing effect and is a great moisturizer. It also contains Vitamin A that improves your skin texture, stimula tes the collagen production and minimizes hyperpigmentation after sun exposure. It is our best seller, and was nominated for Best Luxury Body product at this year’s Danish Beauty Award.

Instant Booster Skin Changing Body Serum Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 54,–Stimulating Massage Body Brush / Exclusive / € 21,–

LOOK OF THE SEASON

L UMINOUS S HIMMER

Think beautiful, Cinderella-like complexion, sprinkled by holiday glitter.

“Luminosity is key for this gorgeous look. Apply your favorite “middle tone” over the entire lid, gradually ending in the brown tones. For more dimension apply a darker shade in the inner corners and shade up until the brow bone. This is a fantastic technique for eyes that are set wideapart. You can also classically shade on the outside corners of the eyes to get a dramatic look. And remember: no harsh lines, ever.”

MICHAEL MAYER, MAKEUP ARTIST AND INDUSTRY EXPERT

MONIKA BLUNDER Liquid Flush Cheek Tint Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 29,–

HOURGLASS Ambient Soft Glow Foundation / € 48,–

CHANTECAILLE Lotus Perfect Blur Glow Powder / € 100,–

HONEST BEAUTY Honestly Healthy Lash Tint / € 24,–

NUI COSMETICS Natural Concealer Clean Beauty / € 28,–

KOSAS 10-Second Eye Gel Watercolor Eyeshadow Clean Beauty / € 15,–

LAURA MERCIER Caviar Stick Eye Color –Roseglow Collection / € 32,–

RÓEN

CBD

Extracts from the cannabis plant made their way into skincare for a reason. They have an anti-inflammatory, relaxing effect and are considered an excellent anti-ageing agent for their ability to stimulate cell renewal. And the best? The green power substance is also suitable for all skin types (yes, especially for those with sensitive skin).

ADAPTOGENS

Adaptogens originate from India and Chi na, and are considered to be particularly intelligent because they can always adapt to extreme conditions, which is why they're so valuable for us humans. In the form of dietary supplements, adaptogens (think ashwagandha, ginseng or rhodiola) can regulate imbalances in the body; if we are stressed, they have a calming effect, if we feel weak, they give energy. Since they work on the cellular level, they are even believed to have cancer-preventive benefits.

MUSHROOMS

Medicinal mushrooms are among the oldest remedies from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They have a protective effect in skincare, but they can also take our health to a new level when supplemented. Take Reishi mushroom, for example: due to its antioxidant properties, it has anti-in flammatory, nerve-strengthening and sleepinducing effects. The best for last: Reishi extends your lifespan thanks to its high content of polysaccharides. Sold yet?

WOODS

Does palo santo ring a bell? The "sacred" wood comes from a tree native to South America called Bursera graveolens. While its ritual burning can be traced back to the Inca Empire, it is nowadays mostly used to cleanse rooms and people of negative ener gy. The sweet, woody scent relieves stress, but it also has euphoric and anti-anxiety effects - which is why it plays a major role in aromatherapy. Enjoy.

Susanne Kaufmann / Mountain Pine Bath Clean Beauty / € 64,–

The Nue Co. / Forest Lungs / Clean Beauty Exclusvie / € 95,–

“ Our Mountain Pine Bath encapsulates everything I love about the Bregenzerwald and mountain region.

BEAUTIFUL, LOCAL

INGREDIENTS THAT DELIVER POWERFUL RESULTS.”

SUSANNE KAUFMANN, FOUNDER

FOREVER BESTSELLER!

The ones worthy of an investment, Today, tomorrow, and always.

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TOMORROW LABS

Skin that could use an anti-aging kick? Brittle hair? Tomorrowlab s’ Co-Founder Dominik Thor explains the science behind the brand’s cult products (and gives some extra scoops that will help you look and feel your best).

Tomorrowlabs is based on the science behind the groundbreaking (and Nobel Prize-winning) research, directed towards re-establishing communication between cells. Which product from the portfolio are you most proud of?

Apart from our Hair Restoration Liquid also the Overnight Activator from our Longevity Collection. It is one of our bestselling products, and there is a good reason for that: it brings your cells’ own renewal signal back on course while you sleep. This helps to effectively reduce wrinkles and fine lines, makes your skin look younger and minimizes the visible effects of stressed skin. When it comes to youthful skin and healthy, strong hair, what other practical tips would you give to people for optimal skin and hair health?

In addition to choosing the right products for your skin and hair you should maintain a healthy lifestyle to look and feel as young as possible. A healthy diet, drinking lots of water, enough sleep, regular exercise and no smoking or too much alcohol are vital first steps. Also, protect your skin from UV rays. Applying sun protec tion (also on cloudy days!) and avoiding long sunbathes are key to healthy skin.

Our magazine’s dedicated to celebrating International Beauty - what global rituals and traditions inspire you the most?

Korean beauty products and rituals lately became a global phe nomenon - especially their 10-Step-Routine. This concept is not about adding as many products as possible to your beauty routine, but more about having the right products for your skin type and applying them in the correct order so that all the active ingredients can unfold their effect properly.

MUNICH

THE NUE CO.

Let’s talk hair. People often seem to forget the importance of a healthy scalp when it comes to lustrous, strong hair. How does one of your latest launches, SUPA_THICK help a healthy scalp?

SUPA_THICK is our topical scalp supplement in the form of a serum. In our formula we include probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics which help to balance the scalp’s microbiome. They protect the scalp from external environmental aggressors as well as helping to improve scalp dryness and dandruff which allows the roots to grow. In a Clinical study, 88% of users experienced improvements to hair growth and density after 12 weeks.

Looking at increasing hair growth and dramatically improving the density of your locks? The Nue Co. founder Jules Miller gives the how-to and why the brand’s inside-out supplementation approach has a proven track record of success.

Kindly walk us through the science behind GROWTH PHASE that is proven to increase hair growth and help maintain strong hair in 90 days… The best solution for hair loss is a supplement that targets all contributing factors to hair thinning. Our ingestible supple ment, GROWTH PHASE, tackles hormones, cortisol produc tion, nutrition deficiency and pollution. Hair loss can be trigge red by stress and the stress hormone cortisol whose release can be triggered by stressors on the body. Emotional stress can push hair follicles into a “resting” phase so that they don’t produce new hair strands and can result in shedding. In GROWTH PHASE we use a range of different adaptogens clinically proven to reduce and manage cortisol production, effectively reducing its impact on our hair quality.

NEW YORK

MYTH 1

The pores can be reduced. The size of the pores is genetically deter mined. However, it is possible to reduce their visibility with active ingredients such as niacinamides or peelings. I also recom mend laser treatments at the dermatologist.

Dr. Duve Medical / Refining Clarifying Serum Clean Beauty / € 165,–

Sand & Sky / Brilliant Skin Porefining Face Clay Mask / Clean Beauty / € 50,–

MYTH 2

Too much acid destroys the skin's microbiome.

No, with regular use (such as with well-to lerated lactic acid, for example) the acid can even contribute to the regulation and strengthening of the skin flora.

Sunday Riley / Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment € 142,–

Holifrog / Halo Aha + Bha Evening Serum Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 58,–

MYTH 3

One should always wait 60 seconds between each skincare step.

Not correct. The skin can easily absorb different active ingredients at the same time. Finally, it is also possible to mix the moisturizer with a serum or booster.

Le Prunier / Plum Beauty Oil / Clean Beauty / € 109,–

Róen Beauty / Elixir Restorative Face Oil Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 80,–

REV E ALED

B Y AN EXPERT

Is there any beauty topic with as many myths as skincare? Industry expert Nancy Olivia Klöpper clears the mist around the latest misconceptions to help you stay on track.

MYTH 4

Products take about 4 weeks to show effects. Depending on the product; care products with hyaluronic acid have an immediate moisturizing and plumping effect. With collagen-stimulating ingredients such as re tinol, the skin actually needs several weeks to show an effect, so be patient here.

Cosmetics 27 / Baume 27 / Clean Beauty / € 138,–Kat Burki / Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream Exclusive / € 110,–

MYTH 5

Certain products work better at night because the skin is more receptive. The fact is that the body's own regenerati on system is active 24 hours a day and the refore a large number of active ingredients can be absorbed by our skin regardless of the time.

Furtuna Skin / Fior Di Lunca Nightly Renewal Cream / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 330,–Omorovicza / Queen Of Hungary Evening Mist € 64,–

NANCY OLIVIA KLÖPPER

SKIN SPECIALIST AND INDUSTRY EXPERT

LOS ANGELES

GOOP!

Dewy, soft and healthy skin starts today with Goop’s Goopglow Dark Spot Exfoliating Sleep Milk –you heard it here first.

Anyone who’s ever been into wellness and beauty is well aware of Gwyneth Pal trow’s lasting contribution to the industry. Founded in September 2008, Goop is a game-changer when it comes to non-toxic, holistic skin- and bodycare. This season, the brand is taking it a step further with a product that addresses both immediate and long-lasting solutions to dark spots and dull, dry skin. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Goopglow Dark Spot Exfoliating Sleep Milk.

GLOW THE GOOP WAY

Clinically-tested, pillowy-soft, stealthily effective serum contains free-form and encapsulated Glycolic Acid, completed with Lactic Acid, Hibiscus Flower Acids, and Gluconolactone for an immediate overnight kick as well as overtime results

that will leave your skin glowy, smooth, practically poreless, and baby soft.

POWERFULLY GENTLE

Need more? While the serum is highstrength, it is also remarkably gentle on skin. In a base of Hyaluronic Acid, and Amino Acids this serum works to deeply hydrate and provide moisture loss while soothing and evening skin tone. The silky milk melts into the skin, increases cell turnover and visibly improves the appearance of skin texture, dark spots, and dryness. And the best? You’ll wake up with a fresh, youthful, energized com plexion that will also improve over time. We give you our word: this will change your skincare routine forever, friends!

Gwyneth Paltrow, Founder Goop

Goopglow Dark Spot Exfoliating Sleep Milk Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 98,–

COLD-CARE RULES

Which ingredients are indispensable in the cold months?

In winter, I favor everything that supports the natural supply of lipids and moisture, since cold and heated air have a drying effect. These include ceramides, glycerin, urea and hyaluronic acid. The latter ap plies in particular to the face, but can also be useful for stressed areas of the body. Does one also have to consider their own skin type when it comes to body care?

Yes, and that is despite the fact that minor slips do not become symptomatic as quickly as with facial care, since the body skin is usually not as sensitive.

More and more body products are formulated with ingredients that traditionally originate from facial care. How are your new products formulated?

In principle, every facial product can also be used on the body. I've always advoca

ted for this – especially for the cleavage, backs of the hands and forearms. In our new body lotion, urea is of great import ance, as the active ingredient significantly increases the skin's ability to bind moistu re, while beeswax protects the skin. The new hand cream consists of a harmonious mixture of squalane, shea butter and sunflower oil.

What is your SOS tip for dry, rough winter skin? Use products that feel like an ointment, i.e. the care must contain more oil than water. After a few days, when the skin is well "oiled", one should not miss the transition to a lighter emulsion, so that the skin does not become impure from too much oil.

Hand Cream / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 22,–Body Lotion / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 32,–

Prof. Dr. Volker Steinkraus, Founder

We asked the renowned Hamburg-based dermatologist and founder what the skin really needs in winter.

BOOST FROM WITHIN

Small shifts have big impacts. Often taken with your morning coffee, smoothie or a plain simple glass of water, the right supplements will boost your glow, performance, immunity – and make you feel a whole lot better.

WELLECO The Collagen Elixir / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 52,–

DR. BARBARA STURM Skin Super Anti-Aging / Clean Beauty / € 70,–

DR. DUVE MEDICAL Hair & Nail Booster / Clean Beauty / € 40,–

DALUMA 360° / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 85,–

KAYO Vital Greens Superfood Powder Drink Mix / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 46,–

AIME Pink Glow / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 60,–

L-COMPLEX Active Cultures / Clean Beauty / € 42,–

EQUI LONDON Menopause Formula / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 66,–

AIME French Glow / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 35,–

NICHE BEAUTY BY BIOGENA Immune Me / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 55,–

MAHONI Inner Remedy / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 60,–

TAKE A DEEP LOOK

Full, fluffy lashes and well-groomed bushy brows have long been on our vanity wishlists. Not only do brows and lashes frame the face, they are also the source of feminine confidence and the one thing that requires little effort for maximum impact. Here’s what you need for your best look yet.

KOSAS Air Brow Clear Lifting Treatment Gel / Clean Beauty / € 24,–

AUGUSTINUS BADER The Eyebrow Serum Clean Beauty / € 135,–

ANASTASIA BEVERLY Brow Serum / € 68,–

HOW’S YOUR SNOOZE? SLEEP

RELAX, RELAX

Don’t let tension stand between you and good night’s sleep. CBD is known to reduce muscle tightness, joint pain and hence aid in overall body relaxation –applying a concentrated balm just before sleep will make sure you get the rest you deserve.

The Nue Co. / Sleep Drops Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 45,–Dreem Distillery / Bed Balm / € 90,–

HAVE A CUP OF TEA

You know when you sometimes fall asleep only to wake up an hour later, tossing and turning, unable to go back to dreamland? The right tea blend before bed time might help. Think natural mix of herbs, designed especially to deliver stillness and calm, night after night.

Welleco / Sleep Welle Calming Tea Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 63,–

BOOST OF YOUTH

Firm, plump, youthful and healthy-looking skin while you sleep? Well, yes please! Oskia’s powerful yet non-sensitising retinol treatment is packed in topical capsules that are light in texture, and a perfect remedy to add on top of your nightly sleep routine.

Oskia / Super-R Retinoid Sleep Serum Facial Capsules / € 90,–

SOAK IT IN

Is there actually anything better than relaxing bath before bed? We don’t think so. Go for a soak with therapeutic bath salts to ease away any lingering tension and leave the skin lightly frag ranced as a bonus on top.

This Works / Deep Sleep Bath Soak Clean Beauty / € 29,–

Above: Slip / Contour Sleep Mask – Lovely Lashes / € 60,–

A good dose of zzz’s is half the deal. Here’s how to make your nightly rest truly recharging.

SOFT

STRONG FIERCE AND FRAGILE

Róen Beauty / Kiss My Liquid Lip Balm Remi Exclusive / Clean Beauty / € 32,50

Right Page: Hourglass / Vanish Blush Stick / € 52,–It Cosmetics / Your Skin But Better CC+ Nude Glow SPF 40 / € 40,–

Róen Beauty / 11:11 Eye Shadow Palette Exclusive / Clean Beauty / € 46,–

Balmyard Beauty / Baby Love Balm / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 32,–Kosas / The Big Clean Mascara / € 26,–

Róen Beauty / Elixir Restorative Face Oil Exclusive / Clean Beauty / € 78,–

Ilia

Right Page: Kjaer Weis / The Beautiful Tint / €

Und Gretel / Holt Eyeliner/ Clean Beauty / € 21 Laura Mercier / Lip Glacé / € 29

Serge Lutens / Mascara Œil Pour Œil / Exclusive / € 53,–The Browery / The Stylist / € 21

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JAPAN: CLÉ DE PEAU

C R OWN JEWELS

O F GOOD SKIN

Combining Japanese beauty expertise and western understanding of luxury cosmetics, Clé de Peau Beauté is here to change your skincare routine for good.

You describe Skin Intelligence as the skin’s inherent ability to process and act on the information on its own. What role does it play in Clé de Peau Beauté and how does it help with radiant, glowing skin?

At Clé de Peau Beauté skin research has always been a priority – and with it the phenomenon of Skin Intelligence, the central discovery of many years of research. It means that skin cells have an innate ability to distinguish between positive and negative stimuli and respond accordingly. Nathalie Broussard, our Scientific Communications Director, likes to explain it like this: “Skin cells behave like neurons, meaning that the skin functions like a brain. With high Skin Intelligence all layers of the skin are in their ideal condition and function optimally.” That said – Skin Intelligence is the secret to youthful, vital, radiant skin.

In your research you point out certain external factors that influence skin’s radiance. How does the science behind Clé de Peau Beauté products stimulate the skin’s ability to reverse skin aging and enhance its health? We have dealt intensively with the question of which effects e.g. UV radiation, pollution, a stressful lifestyle or aging can have on the skin intelligence and thus on the condition of the skin. Fact is: all these factors weaken skin intelligence over time. Our ground breaking signature complex “Skin-Empowering Illuminator" is the heart of our skincare products and supports the skin intelligence as best as possible. The result: a radiant, vital-looking, perfectly defined skin – now and in the future.

If you had to choose one product from the line, which product should never be missing in beauty cabinets?

“The Serum” – the first step in our daily Key Radiance Care ritual. It awakens the Skin Intelligence and is a true door opener to the skin’s best possible condition. It feels great, absorbs imme diately and instantly leaves the skin radiant and vibrant. Perfect add-ons to complete the ritual are our “Hydro-Softening Lotion” and “Protective Fortifying Emulsion.”

Our current issue celebrates International Beauty. What beauty rituals from around the globe most inspire Clé de Peau’s portfolio? Internationality is rooted at the core of Clé de Peau Beauté. For years we’ve been combining Japanese beauty expertise – and Japanese cutting-edge research – with western understanding of exquisite luxury cosmetics. Our products reflect both worlds perfectly. Deeply Japanese, for example, is our approach to skin care; we see it as a long-term, proactive element so that we can counteract any potential skin problems (think dryness or wrinkles) with the most innovative technology and sophisticated rituals before they arise.

The Serum / € 278,–Enhancing Eye Contour Cream Supreme / € 284,–Essential Refining Essence / € 105,–Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural / € 137,–Left page: La Crème / € 903,–

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DRUNK ELEPHANT FOREVER

A cult-favorite skincare line has an honest, hopeful message: you, too, can get an amazing complexion, fast.

T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial / € 79 ,–

Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil / Clean Beauty / € 39,–

B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum / Clean Beauty / € 48,–

Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum / € 81,–

Lala Retro Whipped Cream / € 59,–

TIFFANY MASTERSON, FOUNDER

T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial / € 79 ,–Marula Luxury Facial Oil / Clean Beauty / € 39,–Intensive Hydration Serum / Clean Beauty / € 48,–Powerpeptide Resurf Serum / € 81,–Retro Whipped Cream / € 59,–

„WE THINK OF DRUNK ELEPHANT AS AN INGREDIENT-ELIMINATION PHILOSOPHY FOR A TOTAL SKIN RESET.“

The story essentially started with a beau tiful myth, which is that elephants love to eat fallen Marula tree fruit, which then ferments in their stomachs making them drunk. The story also started with the founder Tiffany Masterson feeling overw helmed by ingredients in beauty products she used and that made her skin sensitive and irritable and was hence looking for a simple, innocent (and dare we say cute?) solution to get back to optimal skin health.

SUSPICIOUS 6™ AND SKINCARE SMOOTHIES

Masterson later went on to identify 6 ingredients that are the cause of most skin problems: silicones, essential oils, SLS compounds, drying alcohols, chemical sunscreens, fragrances and dyes, the so-called “Suspicious 6™”, and excluded them from all products from a brand that soon became a meteoric success and a staple on the top shelves all over the globe.

Drunk Elephant is more than a clean brand – it is a biocompatible brand and considers skincare routine as smoothies.

All products do good, are easy to mix and can be adjusted and changed at any time. They can also be adjusted and mixed with each other – entirely depending on the daily needs.

TAKE A #DRUNKBREAK

The brand’s natural-meets-clinical ethos is based upon only using the ingredients that benefit the skin or support the effectiveness of the formulation - the focus is on optimal pH levels, textures with an easily absorbed structure and effective active ingredients. With that in mind, Drunk Elephant’s simple philosophy truly is a one-size-fits-all, regardless of the so-called “skin type”. As Masterson puts it: “When skin is exposed to irritants and sensitizers, damage can be imperceptible and cumulative, leaving it in a reactive mode. We believe we have "sen sitive" skin, but it's often really just skin that has become sensitized over time, which is a problem that can be easily addressed.”

If you will, think of skincare like a diet: if you’re after a proper skin reset, an ingre dient-elimination approach (or #drunk

break) will likely lead to maximum results. Drunk Elephant has been described by many as the “Clean Diet” for your face, a simple yet extra successful approach to baby smooth, healthy, glowing skin.

NO, REALLY, TAKE A #DRUNKBREAK

And because it’s never too late to get on that “great skin” train, we suggest you start at the top - with multiple award-winning T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial™, an exfoliating mask which essentially acts like a “facial” in a bottle and reveals a smooth, radiant, even complexion. Continue with D-Bron zi™Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops that experts tend to describe as “pure magic” and that makes you look like you just came from somewhere (yes, even in winter), and add a Protini Polypeptide Cream that will act like a shield to your skin during colder months without adding a heavy layer.

In short: when asked if Drunk Elephant’s really that good, the answer is a straightforward “Yes. Yes, it is.”

LIGHT

SKINCARE: DIGITAL AGEING

BLUE LIGHT 2 . 0

SUSANNE KAUFMANN

Multi Protection Mist / Clean Beauty / € 63,–

Ideal for our digital life: the highly effective spray protects the skin from the radiation of electronic devices, such as blue light, prevents dryness and promotes skin elasticity for a radiant, fresh complexion.

DR. LEVY SWITZERLAND

Pollution Shield 5PF / Exclusive / € 85,–

Skin protection against environmental stress, infrared rays and bluelight. Within minutes, the product's invisible micro-roug hened structure effectively repels physical pollution while visibly softening the skin texture.

CHANTECAILLE

Blue Light Protection Hyaluronic Serum / € 160,–

Serum, infused with a revolutionary combination of botanicals that offer immediate, long-lasting hydration and visible plumping power while soothing and shielding the skin.

ONE OCEAN

Blue Light Protection + Hydration Mist Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 68,–

This refreshing mist was designed to help protect the skin against digital aging from blue light exposure (cellphones and compu ters), dehydration and urban pollution and has all you need for modern living.

ILIA

Blue Light Face Mist / Clean Beauty / € 41,–

A non-sticky, 3-in-1 mist that hydrates, sets makeup, and helps defend skin from the harmful effects of blue light and pollution.

It envelops complexion in a weightless veil that helps boost skin's defenses against en vironmental stressors.

DR. BARBARA STURM

Anti-Pollution Drops / € 130,–

The product was developed to be added to any skincare product; it strengthens the skin’s defense against atmospheric aging by effectively blocking urban pollutants from penetrating our protective skin barrier.

SARAH CHAPMAN

Icon Day Cream / € 133,–

Ultra-nourishing day care with two forms of vitamin A, hyaluronic acid, peptides and SPF 20 that delivers UV- and blue light protection, is smoothing, revitalizing and anti-ageing. Per fect in combination with Icon Night Cream.

ULTRA VIOLETTE

Supreme Skin Hydrating Facial Skinscreen Spf 50+ / € 44,–

Sunscreen cream and primer with SPF 50 that protects against UVA and UVB rays, infrared and blue light. It is hydrating and will leave you with a silky matte finish. Ideal for normal to dry skin.

SEVENTY ONE PERCENT

Feel Good Oil / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 25,90 Moisturizing face oil with squalane and apricot kernel oil to regenerate, soothe and protect from environmental damage. It protects against UV – and blue light while restoring skin’s barrier function.

Blue light pollution is totally a thing. Here’s how to uplevel your game to protect, nourish and, well, look truly youthful this season.

DALLAS: U BEAUTY

CONFIDENCE IN A BOTTLE

The high-performance, sciencedriven luxury skincare brand just launched your new favorite cleanser: Meet MANTLE Skin Conditioning Wash that is bound to change your routine for the better.

As Tina Craig, U Beauty’s founder, would put it: “In my culture, having good skin means having self-love and a sense of confidence.

U Beauty is self-confidence in a bottle.” After its launch in 2019, the New York-based brand grew into a company at the forefront of beauty innovation through its simple, clean and effective formulas as well as through its proprietary SIREN Capsule Technology™ which allows key anti-ageing ingredients to be targeted to the skin through an encapsulation process, leaving you with transformative results.

U Beauty’s mantra? Deliver long-term solutions for all skin-types through their science-first, no–nasties approach. MANTLE Skin Conditioning Wash, the brand’s latest launch, features a futuristic formula designed to simultaneously purify and condition the skin, while promoting improved barrier integrity and helping strengthen the skin’s natural biological defenses and microbiota. With its balmlike texture and oil-forward ingredient profile, The MANTLE both purifies and conditions skin in equal measure. Accordingly, the product is named for its ability to support the function of the skin’s acid mantle by maintaining ideal pH and oil levels. Within seconds, the cleanser melts away water- and oil-soluble debris – including waterproof makeup, sunscreen, dirt, sweat, and excess oil –ensuring deep purification without stripping the skin. It is also powered by the new FLORA-SIREN Capsule, which leverages

U Beauty’s proprietary mode of encapsulation to strategically release actives where skin is most compromised. A perfect addition to your daily skincare routine and a welcome invitation to take that moment of well-deserved indulgence – your skin (and spirit) will thank you.

Tina Craig, Founder U Beauty

The Mantle Skin Conditioning Wash / € 88,–

LOS ANGELES

HONEST BEAUTY

We are dedicating our magazine Beauty

I am constantly drawing inspiration from around the globe, especially when it comes to beauty. One of the most important principles that I have learned is to pick one feature to accentuate – either lips or eyes – versus doing the most with your makeup routine. I have also learned that it’s all about celebrating your skin, and letting your complexion shine through. It’s not about having perfect skin, it’s about having healthy skin. Overall, I have found that the international community is more savvy when it comes to clean beauty and skincare. Before I started Honest Beauty, I wasn’t able to find products that were effective and delivered results using high-quality, clean ingredients near me, and that’s what ultimately led me to start the line.

Which products from Honest Beauty’s portfolio you can’t live without?

I can’t live without our Cream Cheek Blush and our Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer. The Cream Cheek Blush is super blendable and buildable, it warms up my face and accentuates my cheekbones with a subtle, dewy glow. Our 2-in-1 Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer has a primer on one end to create an even base and boost length and staying power, while the smooth black mascara delivers extreme length and sky high lift. A couple of coats of this mascara and I instantly look more awake.

What is your No. 1 beauty advice you would give to your children?

I would remind them to celebrate what makes them unique, that’s what makes them beautiful. I never want them to feel like they have to look like someone else, or live up to unrealistic beauty standards, they are the most beautiful exactly as they are.

JESSICA ALBA, FOUNDER

Founded by Jessica Alba, Honest Beauty’s conscious, sustainable approach to skincare and makeup is a gamechanger your topshelf will be happy to befriend.

TREAT YOUR BODY LIKE YOUR FACE

Just because it’s hidden underneath heaps of sweaters, socks and coats, it doesn’t mean the body skin shouldn’t be pampered. We’re officially giving you permission to make this a season of super rich moisturizers, luxurious washes and ultra-indulgent treatments.

NATALIE'S COSMETICS Creeam Beauty / / € 39,–Probiotic-Tensive Hydro Firming Clean Beauty / / € 100,–Instant Booster Skin Beauty / Exclusive / € 54,–

TATA HARPER Revitalizing Body Oil Clean Beauty / € 126,–Microderm Body Polish / Clean Beauty / € 48,–

KOSAS Good Body Skin Aha + Enzyme Body Wash / Clean Beauty / € 22,–Retinol Body Treatment / € 111,–

S AINT CHARLES

If you’ve ever been to Vienna, chances are that you’ve stumbled upon a beautiful, carefully curated pharmacy in the Mariahilf district that combines the spirit of the early 20th century with mo dern expertise and research. Since it was founded in 1886 by the pharmacist Alfred Blumenthal, Saint Charles Pharmacy has been a Viennese institution. More than a century later, Saint Charles is not only a go-to address for their own meticulously crafted reper toire of body and skin formulas, but also a place you put at the top of the list when in need of natural remedies as well as international brands such as Aesop and Malin + Goetz.

Saint Charles offers a new and innovative understanding of how the tradition of pharmacy can be reinterpreted. In line with the spirit of holistic health, the natural cosmetics shop Cosmothecary, a small spa for treatments, an organic inn and a health center for therapists were established alongside the pharmacy. What started in Vienna is now a European concept: under the guidance of Founder Alexander Ehrmann and Co-Founder/CEO Richard Kö nig, Saint Charles pharmacy has branched out to Berlin and Saint Charles’ own brand has now also found homes in Salzburg and Frankfurt. Founder Alexander Ehrmann is carrying out his family’s tradition in the 6th generation: “Our clear focus lies on Traditional European Medicine. We deal intensively with the ancient knowled ge of the scholars of antiquity and later scientists such as Para celsus and focus on the interaction of body, mind and soul. Herbal medicine, with a focus on spagyric, phyto- and gemmotherapy,

forms the basis of an extensive product range. Everything is based on our motto: Right to the roots!”

Saint Charles’ products are carefully formulated from natural ingredients and are to the great extent sourced from regional and sustainable cultivation. Based on the concepts of nature, aromat herapy and herbal medicine, the brand offers everything your face and body need, and then some: their products are bottled primarily in amber glass bottles or in recycled plastic. If you’re unsure where to begin, we’re here to tell you it’s time you bet all your cards on Apothekerseife (made with aloe vera, organic thyme and clove oil for a super antiviral and antiseptic effect) and the Daily Face Cream with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C for an improved elasticity and an extra boost of moisture. And just like that, winter can start. You’ll thank us later.

Apothekerseife / Exclusive / € 33,–

Daily Face Cream / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 39,–Apotheker Yogamattenspray / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 15,–

VIENNA

RICHARD KÖNIG, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO ALEXANDER EHRMANN, FOUNDER

INSIDE

It’s not only beautiful skin that comes from the inside - it’s good-looking, healthy hair, too. Nourish your mane with an abundance of biotin, anti-inflammatory zinc, a pletho ra of supercharged amino acids, and toss in some probiotics and folic acid for good measure. The result? Increased hair growth, improved thickness, reduced breakage, strong roots, silky ends and a healthy scalp.

Welleco / The Hair Elixir / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 47,–

Aime / Hair & Scalp Boost / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 35,–

HAIR GAME, UPLEVELED SCALP

OUTSIDE

Virtue's Healing Oil is a unique blend of pure, hydrating super oils and the hair-hea ling Alpha Keratin 60ku® in one bottle. This lightweight serum instantly delivers the shine, softness, and moisture expected from a hair oil with the damage repair, streng thening, and environmental protection that only their protein can provide.

Gisou / Honey Infused Scalp Treatment / € 42,–Shyne / Color Protect Conditioner / Clean Beauty / € 19,–Virtue / Healing Oil / € 47,–

Iles Formula / High Performance Shampoo Clean Beauty / € 42,–Oribe / Dry Texturizing Spray / € 51,–

FOR A LITTLE EXTRA

While we’re often inclined to invest in the products we use on our hair, we also tend to overlook the impacts of our daily routines –rubbing wet hair with a towel often causes breakage, just like the overuse of heating tools impacts the hair’s structure and longterm health. Another unexpected gamechanger? The pillow you sleep on. Upgrade your T.L.C. and go for a super silky, super luxurious pillowcase – we swear you’ll never look back.

Slip / Pure Silk Pillowcase Queen / € 99,–T3 / Edge Heated Smooting and Styling Brush / € 160,–needed?

“SCALP HEALTH IS INTEGRAL, IT CAN LEAD TO HAIR LOSS, HAIR BREAKAGE AND LACK OF HAIR GROWTH .”

JULES MILLER, FOUNDER THE NUE CO.

HOLIDAY

In 1998, Sylvie Chantecaille recognized the potential in botanical ingredients and created a company that tapped into plants, flowers and ground-breaking science for its game-changing skincare products. Powered by Sylvie’s 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her family’s knowled ge of business and product development, the family brand is not only committed to healthy, clean beauty products and protecting the planet through philanthropy collections to support wildlife conservation, it is also at the forefront of innovation. The family and the brand are passionate about nature and animals; they strive to connect, educate, and provide conservation efforts around the globe by offering charitable

support to organizations, doing important work of protecting those that don’t have a voice: oceans, forests. Gorillas, lions. As Sylvie Chantecaille puts it: “My great hope is that we will all learn what a gift we’ve been given to be on this planet, and that we will come together to protect it.”From botanicals with superpowers to plant stem cells, Chantecaille’s products are powered with innovative integrity that is combining cutting-edge technology with the latest beauty trends. This year, it’s time you em brace festive glamor and channel your best femme fatale. Must-haves? The brand’s Cougar Eye Quartet with four rich neutral shimmer, matte and pearl shades that mix and match to create a range of luminous

looks (that can take you from fresh and classic to deeply seductive). Add a Lip Chic to the mix (hydrating, luminous, glossy bestseller that will leave your lips smooth and brilliantly plumped) and consider your festive look sorted.

Cougar Eye Quartett / 80,–Black Jaguar Eye Quartett / 80,–

Looking for a glamorously elegant holiday look? We have one word for you: Chantecaille.

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When it comes to skincare, what is your philoso phy: more is more or less is more?

One size does not fit all. The risk with too many steps is that multiple products increase risk of skin irritation, and you can’t know whether the active ingredients in all the products are actually compatible. For skin minimalists: use 2-3 products but stick to them and use them everyday to see a difference. If you’re very into skincare you can add more steps but know which ingredients to pair to avoid irritation.

The Purifying Solution is an all-in-one pproach to breakouts. What are some mistakes people make when it comes to treating skin impurities? Cleansing is important, but over-ex foliation can irritate skin and lead to more inflammation. Also: don’t skip the

moisturizer – it should be light, oil-free, and noncomedogenic. Don’t touch your face too often to prevent getting more bacteria on your skin. And… always wear sunscreen!

How does The Purifying Solution ensure it diminishes breakouts and shrinks the pores without drying the skin?

Our Purifying Solution is my dream product against breakouts. We focused on golden standard ingredients like Zinc, Vitamin A and Salicylic Acid and combi ned them with our patented Royal Fern Complex, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Monk's Pepper and more. Every ingredient targets different forms of breakouts, but it strengthens the skin barrier and moisturizes as well. It truly is an all-in-one solution!

DR. TIMM GOLUEKE, FOUNDER

Purifying Solution / € 120,–

The Purifying Solution, Royal Fern’s latest formula, will make acne and breakouts a thing of the past.

FAREWELL, ACNE!

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NEW YORK: COSTA BRAZIL

JUNGLE COMPLEX

Rooted in Brazilian tradition and rituals, this New York-based brand is on a mission to bring sensuality, confidence and light into your beauty cabinet.

Costa Brazil’s philosophy revolves around the idea of inherent connectivity bet ween the body, mind and Earth. How does this philosophy translate into Costa Brazil’s products on a practical level?

I always say that the foundation of our brand is the ingredients, which are sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon. When you look at Jungle Complex, for example, an exclusive trinity of nourishing ingredients such as Kaya, Cacay and Breu Branco Resin that runs through many of our products, you can see the body-mind-earth connection come to life. Kaya is a superfood that helps revitalize the appearance of skin texture, firmness and natural radiance while Cacay, a natural source of retinol, reduces the appearance of fine lines. Breu Branco is a sacred resin that has been used in ceremonial rituals for centuries across the Amazon to soothe and expand the body and mind with its unique fragrance and texture. It looks like tree bark or rocks and eventually falls from almaciga trees found deep in the forest, and we source only the amount that helps the forest thrive. I met its scent and understood its power on my first trip into the forest. I took it home to the lab and found it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, too.

Created with a signature elevated minimalism, the simplicity is oozing from everything Costa Brazil does. What are the brand’s key values? We want to make products that are beneficial for people and the planet. Period. And because we are harnessing clean chemistry thanks to our parent company, Amyris, we are able to do just that. Another big part of our story is Brazil. We want to capture that way of life in every product and for me that’s sensuality, confiden ce, light. Hope, really. I’d like to think we are a very hopeful brand.

What Brazilian beauty rituals changed the way women all over the world view beauty? Any secrets anyone can adopt to elevate their beauty game?

When we greet one another in Rio, we say “Is everything be autiful?” in Portuguese. To me, it’s such a great example of the ease Brazilians carry with them every day. Rest, relaxation, and detoxification is a big part of Brazilian beauty routines, too. In my opinion, there is no better massage than a Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage, and I think quite a lot of people agree. That’s why I created our Massage Tool to be as big and flat as it is; it’s supposed to work out all the tense muscles not only in the face but also along the body, and it’s meant for both men and women, like the rest of the line.

FRANCISCO COSTA, FOUNDER COSTA BRAZIL

Aroma in Oil / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 80,–

Body Scrub / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 95,–

Right Page: Aroma Eau De Parfum / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 200,–

DREEM DISTILLERY

Kindly walk us through the science behind how CBD influences the quality of our sleep. We all have an internal endocannabinoid system (ECS) which is a remarkable net work of compounds and receptors in the brain. This vast grid has the capacity to influence one’s sleep – the aim of the ECS is to provide homeostasis within the body. The majority of sleep problems relate to anxiety and stress and if you are one of these people who suffer from these issues, you may find our Night Drops transforma tive. When taken under the tongue, potent broad-spectrum CBD can alleviate these issues and help calm and body and mind ready for deep slumber. We have a calming neurotransmitter in our brain called GABA

and taking broad-spectrum CBD with ad ditional plant cannabinoids, helps modula te our GABA, makes our brain calmer and gives us more restful sleep. It is beneficial to blend other key plant terpenes specific to relieving stress and anxiety to a broadspectrum CBD formulation – the additional goodness can aid sleep tenfold. What is your absolute desert island product from the brand’s portfolio?

Our Night Drops! I have been taking them for the past 3 years and am obses sed. The transformation to my sleep has been considerable – I not only fall asleep with ease, I stay asleep and enjoy a deep, restorative rest.

A little preview: what is next for Dreem Distillery?

We have some exciting products coming out early 2023 such as our Evening Star super-hero eye mask which is a soothing and smoothing hydrogel eye mask, developed to aid tranquility and deeply infuse the skin with a botanical hydration complex, as you prepare for sleep.

Among The Stars / Clean Beauty / € 90,–The Z's / Clean Beauty / € 96,–Into The Deep / Clean Beauty / € 90,–

Trouble sleeping? Dreem Distillery’s founder Hayley Dawes explains why it’s time to invest into CBD.

Bed Balm / Clean Beauty / € 90,–LONDON

Is it true that if one starts using MACRENE actives early enough, he or she might never need botox or fillers?

In short: this is my belief, yes. In your 20’s, the goal is prevention; using the actives twice daily starting at this age repairs chan ges in the skin in real time as they occur, preventing the degeneration of skin with age. Starting in your 30’s, I am targeting reversal of mild to moderate skin changes; if you start the actives at this stage, you will observe a repair of the damage that has accrued. And starting in your 40’s and 50’s, I am targeting rejuvenation – that is to boost levels of collagen, elastin and hyalu ronic acid that has been lost over time, and removal of brown and red discolorations. All of the actives targeting these steps of

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prevention, repair and rejuvenation are accurately thought out and combined to deliver results in all decades to prevent the need for cosmetic procedures.

People like to look for magic solutions for aging. How about things we can all do by ourselves? Which habits will support youthful skin?

I try to sleep through the night without interruption if possible. Growth hormone is released during the late stages of sleep.

If you can’t get a full night of sleep every night try at least once a week to get a full 8,5 hours. This is why it’s called beauty sleep! Also, once a week, usually Sunday night, I soak in a bath with lavender and eucalyptus and salts I obtained from the Dead Sea to relax and inhale the antioxidants.

What do you need to never age? A couple of healthy habits and Macrene Active s’ High Performance Face Cream. WE ARE YOUNG

High Performance Face Cream / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 315,–

DR. MACRENE ALEXIADES, FOUNDER

DO N ’ T BE SCARED OF RETINOL!

Our colleague Kathrin Käsemann has long taken retinol to her heart. Her message: you should use this tried-and-tested anti-ageing magic more often (but in the right way)!

Despite the fact that it’s been recommen ded by dermatologists and experts, there are still numerous people in beauty circles who frown suspiciously when they hear the word retinol. They either tried it and stopped using it in panic after a few days because of minor redness, or they picked up negative reviews and are hence reluc tant to give it a proper chance. But all is fair in love and war, right?

First things first: retinol has been success fully researched since the 1960’s and is still considered to be an undisputed wrinklekiller in skincare today. A form of vitamin A, it stimulates cell turnover, meaning it prompts cells to work better and behave as young as possible. As a result, collagen and elastin production are boosted andwell, you probably know what that means.

However, there is more than that to retinol: the powerhouse has also been proven to help with skin discoloration, acne and dry ness. It is considered to be the only (!) active ingredient that can help with sun-related skin damage. Incidentally, this is the main reason why I start a multi-week retinol treatment every autumn, which in turn reliably reduces my wrinkles (urgent, I've cracked 30!) and evens out my complexion.

And to all who have had bad experiences: keep going, skin takes time to get used to retinol, so start with 0.1 or 0.3 percent.

To begin with, apply a thin layer of your product of choice (see my favorites above) every other evening and don't forget to follow-up with a moisturizer. Always wear SPF during the day, as the active ingre dient makes the skin sensitive to light.

Now observe your skin, adjust the routine if necessary; you have to get a feeling for retinol and stick with it. Once you get the time and routine right, you’ll be able to put doubts – and wrinkles – aside.

Murad / Resurgence Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks / Clean Beauty / € 48,–

Prof. Dr. Steinkraus / Vitamin A Serum Exclusive / € 98,–

Doctor Mi! / Mask / € 179,–

Tata Harper / Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil Large Clean Beauty / € 174,–

Sunday Riley / C.e.o. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil / € 78,–

Mz Skin / Retinol Skin Booster / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 160,–

Left Page: Shani Darden / Retinol Reform™ Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 96,–

PROBLEM SOLVERS

Fine lines? Acne? Dehydrated winter skin? Look no further. Here’s what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.

MD EVELINE URSELMANN, DOCTOR FOR AESTHETIC MEDICINE

ANTI-AGEING

Aging might be as inevitable as the passing of time, but the good news is that your skin doesn’t have to show it. If you’re worried about fine lines, wrinkles, and diminished elasticity, U Beauty is where your faith should be. The brand’s Resur facing Compound rejuvenates, brightens, tightens, balances and protects at the same time, leaving you with a fresh, youthful face.

La Prairie / Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Eye Cream / € 926,–U Beauty / Resurfacing Compound / Exclusive / € 158,–

„WHEN IT COMES TO ANTI-AGEING, ONE NEEDS PROTECTION AGAINST FREE RADICALS, STIMULATION OF COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN PRODUCTION.“

DRYNESS

We’ve all been there: cold outside, (very) warm inside, resulting in dull, dehydrated skin, redness and occasional dry patches. Sounds familiar? Enter Irén Skin’s Quench-Up Hydrating Serum with 12 moisturizing ingredients for 12-times as much moisture. It uses a clever blend of multiple moisturizing agents to provide instant and intense hydration to regain a plump, dewy complexion.

Irén Skin / Quench-Up Hydrating Serum / Exclusive / Clean Beauty / € 33,–Drunk Elephant / F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial / Clean Beauty / € 51,–

ACNE

While the right acne protocol largely depends on the causes of breakouts (which are complex to say the least), there are treatments that will be extremely beneficial and play a crucial role in your at-home game plan. For those pimples that appear out of nowhere, we swear by Plenaire’s Violet Paste that is inspired by a traditional French beauty recipe and helps reduce blemishes overnight.

Plenaire / Violet Paste Overnight Blemish Treatment Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 45,–

Ren Clean Skincare / Clear Calm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser Clean Beauty / € 27,–

EXCESS OIL

If you were “blessed” with oily skin, you probably know how difficult it is to find products that will balance the complexion without risking a sudden breakout episode. Our solution? Start with a great cleanser. Tata Harper’s Purifying Cleanser is effectively clearing pores of excess oil, dead skin, and buildup – all while maintaining the skin’s moisture balance. It also has a cooling effect on the skin and will balance oiliness in no time.

Lancer / The Method: Nourish Oily-Congested / Exclusive / € 140,–Tata Harper / Purifying Cleanser /Clean Beauty / € 93,–

H E S CEN T S

”ONE SHOULD THINK ABOUT THE THINGS IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE THAT MAKE THEM HAPPY, AND TRY TO FIND THAT IN A

THAMEEN

Peregrina / Clean Beauty / € 180.–

Named after the most valuable pearl in the world, this mysterious and seductive scent oozes royalty, stardom and sensuality. Cap tivating and sensual, this perfume offers an enticing, gentle sweetness which brings out the rich aromas of the east.

COSTA BRAZIL

Aroma EDP / Clean Beauty / € 200,–

Evocative of the Amazon at dawn, this sensual scent is reminiscent of natural resin that grows in the jungles of Brazil and is revered for its benefits: peace of mind, focus, and balance.

SERGE LUTENS

Raumduft La Dame De Heian / € 51,–

What does stillness, interrupted only by sas haying of kimonos, sliding doors, soft paper and tatami-floor smell like? Exactly like this. The ultimate bow to Japanese culture, this is meditation in a bottle, and therefore an absolute must-have.

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Genetic Bliss / Clean Beauty / € 90,–

A molecular perfume designed to adapt to your body’s unique natural scent, it’s infused with woody notes like akigalawood, belambre, and creamy sandalwood for a fragrance as singular, unique, captivating as your genetic code.

MALIN + GOETZ

Dark Rum Eau De Parfum / € 88,–

Inspired by the old world bay rum first used by sailors traveling through the Caribbean and later popularized in barbershops, dark rum is a refreshing reinvention of a traditio nally dark and spicy aroma.

MILLER HARRIS

Myrica Muse / € 150,–

A fully floral musk fragrance set to a confident blend of red fruits and charming upcycled rose mixed with spices. A nuanced boozy character gives it a seductive, sophisticated finish with retro charm.

ELLIS BROOKLYN Vanilla Milk / 110,–

A vanilla scent as ethereal as it is addictive with two types of vanilla extracts, a touch of florals, delectable cocoa shell, rich amyris, and a soft milk accord, destined to become your new seasonal favorite.

ESTORAS

Antal – Chasing The Horizon / € 230,–

This is an invitation to an olfactory journey unifying past and present, western cultures and exotic wild adventure lands. It is time lessly elegant, beautifully surprising and has the essence of a nobleman, and a soul of an adventurer.

ZARKOPERFUME

Youth / Clean Beauty / € 139,–

A powdery, light homage to youth, the molecular fragrance surprises with an unex pected creation of velvety exotic peach and pure white flowers that awaken summery feelings, rounded off by the sensual interplay of light woods and Madagascar vanilla.

GLOBAL BEAUTY TRENDS

10 STEP KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE

If you haven’t heard of (or tested) the famous 10-step Korean routine yet, you’ve probably been living under a rock, but when it comes to skincare, we are synonym ous: K beauty is onto something. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that it originates from the times well B.C., or that it’s been carefully passed from one generation to the next, but the simple takeaway is that it works. Not so much due to the numerous products required for its execution as for the fact that the routine carefully layers steps on top of the other to ensure maximum efficiency. The simple summary? It’s about cleansing, hypertargeting skin issues and ultimate protection.

Clé

... everybody’s talking about

A MAZONIAN BEAUTY

FROM SOUTH AMERICA

As Francisco Costa, Costa Brazil’s founder, puts it: “Physically, walking into the Amazon, you’re met with a subtle scent of tropical flowers and botanical fruits. Then, as you get deeper, along the river, the air gets thicker and spicier – hotter – before you reach deep aromatic wood and fire and dirt that smells brand new.” The Amazonian approach to beauty is deep and sensual, it connects tradition to modernity and is as much about rest, relaxation and detoxification, as it is about centuries of wild, raw, unfiltered beauty – it’s time to embrace it.

Rahua / Enchanted Island Shampoo / € 38,–

Costa Brazil / Oleo Para A Face – Kaya Anti-Ageing Face Oil Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 125,–

FRENCH BEAUTY –C ’ EST TRÈS PARIS

With their tousled-back hair, perfect red pouts and a devil-may-care attitude, French women have long been an inspiration behind many beauty-goal lists. From Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin to Caroline de Maigret and Jeanne Damas, their less-is-more approach to beauty is definitely worth replicating. All you need is a good moisturizer, a texture spray, a good nail polish that works with everything, a statement lipstick, an eyeliner and a spritz of perfume you’ll claim and wear for the next twenty years. Femme fatale success, guaranteed.

Les Filles en Rouje / Le Baume / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 32,–Aime / French Glow / Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 35,–Laura Mercier / Translucent Loose Setting Powder Light Catcher / € 45,–

Nature Of Things Fortifying Magnesium Soak Clean Beauty Exclusive

BODYCARE

TAK E A BATH

In the mood for some self-soothing?

Fill your tub to the rim, we say. Salts, oils, scrubs, bubbles (a scented candle and a glass of red wine are totally optional) are a proven strategy when trying to escape cold temperatures and everyday realities. A good bath is a small investment with gran de impact – it’s relaxing, nourishing, de-stressing and (perhaps most importantly) super calming for the body and the soul.

HUMDAKIN

SUSANNE KAUFMANN

Alkali Salts / Clean Beauty / € 42,–

A special combination of ingredients like whey powder and licorice root extract ba lances the pH of the skin and leaves it feeling smooth and soft while gently cleansing and calming.

COSTA BRAZIL

Sal de Banho / Clean Beauty Exclusive / 103,50 €

Bath salt with white clay, Breu Branco, copaiba and passion fruit seed oils for easing tension, softening the skin and an overall improvement in well-being.

FRENCH GIRL

Rose Sea Soak – Calming Bath Salts Clean Beauty / € 22,–

Made with 6 salt varieties and infused with rose and ylang, the Rose Sea Soak gently s oftens the skin, soothes aching muscles, and eases the mind, body, and spirit.

01 Body Wash – Chamomile And Sea Buckthorn / Clean Beauty / € 28,–

Shower gel with chamomile, sea buckthorn and maca damia oil, moisturizing and nourishing, suitable for all skin, vegan. For all skin types and daily use

SYDNEY

CLEAN KITCHEN

Bondi Wash’s clean, natural formulas bring the scent of Australia into the kitchen. Meet their Dish Wash that will turn doing the dishes into a chore you’ll actually love.

When Belinda Everingham developed a reaction to synthetic chemicals in household and body products, she started to think about what these ingredients were doing to the health and to the environment. She launched Bondi Wash in 2013 with three clean, natural, beautifully scented products: Bench Spray, Hand Wash and Floor Wash. The range was developed drawing on expertise from chemists and using the latest technology in natural ingredients - Bondi Wash now has over 40 different pro ducts and 11 natural scents.The range combines the power and fragrance of unique Australian botanicals with a luxurious mix of other essential oils and natural ingredients that are proven to get rid of 99,99% of germs in your household (and on your body, for that matter).

DOING THE DISHES?

Love cooking, but hate doing the dishes? Prepare for a radical change in that department. The brand’s latest launch is a natur ally antibacterial and beautifully scented Dish Wash that brings the scents of Australian nature back to the kitchen. It is free of toxic chemicals and non-drying to the skin. Its gentle formu lation is based on 100% plant-derived ingredients and entirely free from sulfates, synthetic fragrance, colors and chlorine. With 100% positive customer reviews, the Dish Wash is a little daily pleasure while breathing in the natural scents of the Land Down Under – without harming your health, the health of your family or the planet.

Belinda Everingham, Founder

Dish Wash Lemon Tea Tree / Clean Beauty / € 16,–

PARIS

MOST FAMOUS HAIR OIL IN THE WORLD

It is the high quality products and the ethos of sustainability and responsibility that put Leonor Greyl on the map of go-to haircare brands, but it’s L’Huile de Leonor Greyl that turned the brand into a cult.

Founded in 1968 by Leonor and Jean-Marie Greyl, the brand’s in-depth knowledge of plant botanics and high-quality natural ingredients positioned Leonor Greyl at the forefront of luxury haircare innovation. Operating under the “Made in France” seal and with a strong commitment towards respecting the people and nature, Leonor Greyl is as much about innovation as it is about tradition; using an array of gentle yet effective natural ingredients, the products in the brand’s portfolio are solutionspecific and are as good for the health of hair as they are good for a glamorously glossy mane. As the story goes, it was a trip to the Antilles that marks the beginnings of L’Huile de Leonor Greyl. Stuck by a hurricane, Mr. Greyl observed the palm trees and noticed that the water slid along its leaves without ever getting them wet. The incre dible properties of this plant inspired him to introduce this oil into a treatment that would protect the hair from aggressions by forming a barrier that resists water. Used both at the beach between bathing, to protect before coloring, or to repair hair, this oil quickly became a cult product with the general public. Made of 97% natural ingredients and entirely preservative-free, the oil is a perfect pre-shampoo treatment for dry, dehydrated hair that will instantly detangle, protect and soften from the lengths all the way down to the ends. Made of organic coconut, jojoba and sesame seed oils in the highest quality, it is a reliable ally to have when shopping for deeply nourished, sophisticated (and most of all healthy) hair throughout the year, but you’ll be particularly grateful to have it on your finest shelf during cold winter months - you have our word.

Care

Cue: nourish, nourish, nourish. And by that we mean: give your cuticles and nails the protection they need during the winter cold.

Manucurist / Green Nail Lacquer Base Coat Exclusive / € 12,–Reverence De Bastien / Onguent / Exclusive / € 23,–

MORE S MORE

If you’re going to make one thing pop this winter, let it be your nails. Well nourished, but most of all wild, colorful, glittery, and patterned. Our motto: anything goes as long as you have fun with it.

Treat

Deep-treatments for your hands and everything that goes with them – they will make your nails pop (and make you feel good during those festive hand-shakes).

UKA / Nail Oil Basic / Exclusive / € 26,–

Margaret Dabbs London / Intensive Hydrating Hand Lotion / 18,20 €

Color

From deep reds to dark blues, funky yellows and festive glitters, there are the products you can rely on to make your fingers get noticed.

Kure Bazaar / Fuji / 16,50 € Gitti / No. 160 Caramel Fudge / € 20,–

STAFF PICKS APPROVED

Here are the holy grail products our team swears by during colder months – you heard it here first.

EMILIA, MARKETING

Dr. Barbara Strum / Super Anti-Aging Night Cream / Clean Beauty / € 275,–

Thanks to the Super Anti-Aging Night Cream, I wake up every morning with fresh-looking skin and a youthful glow. The texture is rich, luxurious and wellnourished - a blessing for the cool season!

STELLA, MARKETING

Pai / The Impossible Glow Bronzing Drops – Rose Gold / Clean Beauty / € 29,–

May I introduce: perfect glow in a bottle! I mix a few drops under my day cream or as a highlighter for an intensive effect. The hyaluronic acid it contains also makes my skin feel wonderfully hydrated.

LINDA, PICTURE EDITOR

Laura Mercier / Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Light Catcher / € 45,–

Whether as a highlighter, primer, porerefiner or bronzer – the Translucent Loose Setting Powder is extremely versatile and the perfect finish for a minimalist everyday makeup!

MÜYESSER, BUYING

Goop / G.TOX Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo

Clean Beauty / Exclusive / € 55,–

People often ask about my haircare routine. Here comes my secret: Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo. It not only massages my scalp, but also nourishes it. This mild peeling smells heavenly and ensures my hair is always soft.

KILDARE (IRELAND)

INDULGENT. LUXURIOUS. GOOD.

Gentle yet highly effective, Pestle & Mortar’s new Nimbu Body Ritual is a perfect excuse to spoil yourself this winter.

Pestle & Mortar is an award-winning brand that has an Irish home and Indian roots. Based on Co-founder Sonia Deasy’s philosophy - all products must be uncom plicated and compatible for every skin type - the label’s portfolio delivers a punch with a combination of high-performance active ingredients and nourishing natural extracts. Its less-is-more approach blends seamlessly with a clean and cruelty-free approach: the result is an ensemble of super gentle, super effective products your face and body will love.

Here’s a question: is there anything more luxurious and pampering than good, nourishing body care? Well, no. But if you’re still unconvinced, rest assured that Pestle & Mortar’s Nimbu Body Ritual will present itself as a trusted friend for the

skin on your body, the kind that’s great to have by your side during cold and dark winter months.

Consisting of a body cleanser and a body lotion, the Ritual is a sophisticated body care that cleanses and hydrates. Inspi red by Deasy’s Indian heritage, Nimbu products combine a clinically-proven ceramide complex with skin-nourishing vitamins, leaving the skin soft, smooth and extra supple. And did we mention its scent? Wrapped in notes of green leaves and zesty citrus and topped with sweet fruits and flowers on a berry base - it will instantly improve your mood and promote calm for an uplifting, fresh start into the day (yes, even if it’s January and you hate the idea of ever leaving the warmth of your bathroom). Enjoy!

SONIA DEASY, CO-FOUNDER

Nimbu Body Butter

GRASSE

VERONIQUE GABAI

After 20 years at the helm of the beauty industry, Vernoique Gabai has taken her extensive experience to launch a brand that is rooted in her childhood memories of the Mediterranean to launch scents that carry that unique, ripe, rich scent you can only get at Côte d'Azur. Inspired by nature at its core, Vernonique Gabai harnesses the pow er of plants and the desire to bring people closer together in a peaceful and festive atmosphere. The result is a collection of scents that unite the orange blossoms with the mysterious scent of Moroccan jasmine, the roses and the violets, and blend it with pine trees above the black resin - a unique

blend of juicy, full-bodied memories that are impossible to fully understand until they're experienced. There is a reason for the fact that Ver onique Gabai scents sell out with record speed. Her scents are as extravagant as they are warm and confident, luxurious and just slightly beyond tangible (as every truly good scent should be), the kind that add sparkle to your everyday life. As Gabai puts it: "The promise of my brand is to give men and women inner confidence and a joyful smile with extraordinary products, crafted with talent and care. To add gene rosity to luxury, to add pleasure and magic

to the experience. The kind of beauty that enchants the senses, and lifts up the soul." Veronique Gabai's creations are inspired by beautiful places, the precious flowers and the magical backyards of Southern France. Every one of the brand's scents has been developed in Grasse, a place historically known as the cradle of extraordinary per fumes, and there's more: the scents are fil led in beautiful bottles that don't lose their value after the perfume has been used: like objects of art they can be kept and cheris hed afterwards, just like a precious memory that will get you through the winter and towards the next summer.

Côte d ’ Azur all year round? Influenced by the scent, the hedonism and the beauty of Southern France, Veronique Gabai has bottled the scent that will make you feel summer amidst winter cold.

mavemade Sucht 50ml / € 98,–

Véronique Gabai / Noire De Mai / € 250,–

P O WER TOOLS

From Japanese face toning devices to American LED mask therapy and Swiss microneedling, these are the investment-worthy tools du jour.

SLIM CERA

DR. LEVY SWITZERLAND

The Microskin Roller / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 49,–

Microneedling roller to rejuvenate the skin, enhance the efficiency of skincare routine and support an even complexion.

DR DENNIS GROSS

Spectralite Faceware Pro Limited Black Edition / Exclusive / € 549,–

A combination of blue and red LED lights that work together to smooth wrinkles, firm skin, diminish discoloration, and clear blemishes.

Slim Cera Plus+ / Clean Beauty € 250,–

Best-selling facial massage tool with ceramic mineral rollers, solar technology and heat effect for a super anti-aging boost, suitable for any skin.

NUFACE

Nuface Trinity® Facial Toning Device Exclusive / € 385,–

Award-winning facial toning device for improved facial contour, tone and wrinkle reduction – hello radiant, younger looking appearance!

THERABODY

Theraface Pro / Exclusive / € 399,–8-in-1 facial treatment device with vibration, deep cleansing, microcurrent and LED technology that is customizable for each routine and skin need.

CHICAGO: NEW IN BY PAULA’S CHOICE

WINTER BODY MAGIC

Lesson learned: Paula’s Choice is as good for your body as it is for your face. Try it.

Few brands can claim a cult following that is comparable to that of Paula’s Choice. Founded in 1995 by the beauty disruptor Paula Begoun, the brand developed and signed under best-selling products that are now widely claimed as “desert island favorites”, or “miracles in a bottle” (we’re looking at you, Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant!), and as such absolute regulars on top shelves all over the world.

Paula’s Choice stands for smart, safe beauty - for effective formulas that are backed by scientific research, that are non-irritating and developed in an environmentally conscious way. As the founder puts it: “There are good and bad ingredients that are natural, and there are good and bad ingredients that are lab-created. To suggest that only natural is good is bad skincare. I know the limitations of skincare. I know the brilliance of skincare. The sooner you do brilliant skincare and you stay with it and you pay attention to sun protection and pollution protection, I know how successful your skin can look."

BE GOOD TO YOUR BODY

The brand’s latest launch is a lightweight body serum formulated with an effective blend of B vitamins along with prickly pear to

visibly improve uneven tone, support skin’s barrier and promote smoother, younger looking skin. It features 5% niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) that improves uneven skin tone and enlarged pores while strengthening skin’s barrier. It also features 5% D-panthenol (a form of vitamin B5) that visibly fades discoloration and redness while helping to strengthen, soothe, and firm skin as well as prickly pear to refine rough texture, increase radiance, and help improve barrier strength.

FOR ME?

Generally formulated to fit every skin type, the formula is a great and reliable friend to have in your vanity cabinet for the dark winter days. But those who will be particularly transformed by its goodness are people with discolorations and uneven tone, or those who are looking for a product that goes beyond hydration and delivers a beauty punch on top. Living in the beauty-conscious times, we stand behind treating your body just as well as your face and are hence officially giving you permission to be good to yourself and treat your body to a silky smooth, even skin this time around.

5% Niacinamide Body Serum / Exclusive / € 33,–

SOS!

A FTER PARTY EMERGENCY

The party was great, but when you open your eyes the morning after, reality comes crashing in. Sounds familiar? Whether it's a hangover from too much champagne, a sugar crash after that seriously yummy chocolate cake, a bloated stomach, breakouts from everything above, a jetlag or just plain old lack of sleep – we’re here to tell you that we’ve all been there. Where there’s sadly no cure to erase what’s been done, there’s certainly a plethora of products that will make after party symptoms a lot better, and fast. All you need to do is find a cozy blanket, some ginger tea and a bit of will to make it through. We promise it will all feel like a distant memory tomorrow.

ZITSTICKA

MDO BY SIMON OURIAN M.D.

Skin Hydro Boost / Exclusive / € 45,–

A pocket-sized mist sprayer with advanced nanotechnology that transforms water into hydro mist for instant and intense hydration. Suitable for all skin, travel friendly.

SUSANNE KAUFMANN

Eye Rescue Serum / Clean Beauty € 98,–

Eye care serum with hyalu ronic acid, coenzyme Q10, caffeine, chicory root and hawthorn flower extract to revitalize tired-looking skin.

Goo Getter™ Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch / Clean Beauty / € 21,–

A moisture-drawing patch that absorbs fluid, impurities and goo from your surfacelevel zit to quickly shrink its appearance.

111 SKIN

Sub Zero De-Puffing Energy Mask € 110,–

A two-piece hydrogel face mask to help overcome physical effects caused by stress and fatigue. Dull skin is transformed into a toned complexion.

HERBIVORE

Gua Sha Facial Teardrop / Clean Beauty / € 24,–

Lifting tool made of rose quartz for an at-home facial massage; it traditionally promotes harmony and instantly tightens the skin.

PETER THOMAS ROTH

Instant Firmx Eye / € 39,50 Temporary firming eye cream with silicate, peptide complex, lupin protein, alfalfa and seaweed extract that smooths lines and wrinkles in 5 minutes.

DRUNK ELEPHANT

F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Clean Beauty / € 51,–

Cooling, quenching overnight mask that plumps and restores with an electrolyte cocktail while strengthening the skin’s acid mantle.

THE NUE CO.

Sugar Stress / Clean Beauty Exclusive / € 30,–

Dietary supplement capsule to stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce sugar cravings that can be triggered by stress (or a hangover).

GLOW ILLUMINATING ELIXIR

A silky elixir that combines a glow-inducing, scientifically formulated serum with an uplifting therapeutic oil blend to nourish skin and soul.

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