‘Spotlight’ Archives
Melvita opens its first eco-boutique in Paris
Since 1 July, there is "a bit of nature in the heart of the city", thanks to Melvita, which opened its first eco-boutique in Paris, conceived and designed with due respect for the environmental principles dear to the brand which was created in 1983 by Bernard Chevilliat, biologist and apiculturist. It is therefore not surprising to find, in this [...]
Hyaluronic acid: 120mg at Arkopharma
Arkopharma has developed a new product in its oral nutri-cosmetics collection, Perles de Peau. Its name? Jeunesse de la Peau. Its secret? A daily dose of 120 mg of hyaluronic acid for the skin, in a capsule taken orally. The dosage is quite enough and effective enough to re-densify the skin and improve its appearance, deeply hydrate, [...]
A bit of gentleness in the world of balms
For the lips, hands and feet, balms exist for all parts of the body, all tastes, all fragrances, all types of effectiveness and distribution channels. • The Israeli company Moraz has built its offer based on polygonum, alias knotweed. In this medicinal plant rich in tannins, salicylic acid and flavonoids, it finds the vitamins, minerals and [...]
Fresh water for the hair
First there were dry shampoos. Now cleansing water is making its appearance in pharmacies and health and beauty stores next September, thanks to Natuderm Botanics. The lightly scented Eau Légère Nettoyante, to be used between two shampoos to regulate sebum secretions, was composed using regenerating ginkgo and toning nettle. With its natural [...]
Megan Fox personifies Armani Beauty
Giorgio Armani has made his choice - the American actress Megan Fox is the one who will lend her face to Armani Beauty. "She symbolizes the spirit of today's woman, free, confident and alluring. The beauty of her features shows femininity, sensuality and strength". This new collaboration, in the wake of jeans and underwear from the [...]
Lauder and its travel compacts sets
I like the ingenuity of those who design cabins for boats, dollhouses and live-in vans, able to fit all that is necessary, and unnecessary into a tiny space, for the delight of users and their visitors. I find this same spirit in some of the products sold in the retail travel circuit, with secret drawers, multi-levels, adjustable trays, and above [...]
Jean-Louis Dumas passes away
Jean-Louis Dumas, former CEO of Hermès, passed away on May 1. He was of the fifth generation of the family and joined the group in 1964, to take over as Chairman in 1978. An entrepreneur and also imaginative, he inspired the extraordinary development of this handcraft firm, preserving its independence and the integrity of its image at the same [...]
Sha brings excitement to the Spa
The Viennese artist, Sha, is more than proud to have caught the attention of Sofitel with his multi-sensory space called Alpha-Sphere, which was installed in the chain’s new spa concept, So Spa - firstly in its hotel in London, the Sofitel London St James. It immediately gained recognition by Condé Nast as being the best British spa! A [...]
French and Chinese Muses: a first for Estee Lauder
"We are very excited about introducing Constance and Liu Wen to women everywhere", says Jane Hudis Hertzmark, Global Brand President at Estée Lauder. "They have both the style and self-confidence that reflects the modern vision of universal beauty by Estée Lauder”. Estée Lauder has just announced that it has signed contracts with two of the [...]
Shiseido to Hold a Corporate Cultural Exhibition at the Shanghai Art Museum
Shiseido will hold a corporate cultural exhibition at the Shanghai Art Museum for 24 days from June 30 through to July 23 in conjunction with Expo 2010 Shanghai China. Seizing the opportunity of the holding of the World’s Fair, in which many people from China and overseas are expected to visit, Shiseido will exhibit approximately 1,000 items, [...]