• BEAUTY SPHERE

Each months, the Beauty Sphere by ARTHES brings you informations on the cosmetics and perfumes’ world, including new products, responsible innovations and customer experiences. Enjoy your reading !

NOVELTIES.

PERFUME

VANILLA DIORAMA, A GOURMET HAUTE-COUTURE FRAGRANCE BY DIOR

The luxury house of Dior pays tribute to its creator, or more precisely to his favourite  dessert, with its new Eau de Parfum Haute Couture Vanilla Diorama.

The Diorama Gourmand was a unique cake created especially for Monsieur Dior  by the famous Parisian restaurant, Maxim’s. Its recipe remains a complete secret,  as does its appearance. All we know is that the dessert was made with iced  vanilla, juicy oranges and bitter chocolate. From these few ingredients, the  talented pastry chef of La Chèvre d’Or, Julien Dugourd, has revisited the cake  with a modern touch. The house’s official perfumer, François Demarchy, has given  way to his creativity to achieve the exquisite scents of this mystery dessert. The  result is a true gourmet olfactive experience, intense and refined at the same time

OLFACTORY NOTES

Family: Gourmet

Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, one of the most precious ingredients of haute-  parfumerie, is the essence of the fragrance. Its intensity creates a perfect contrast  with the warm notes of cocoa and the freshness of an orange wedge.

Capacity : 40ml – 250ml

Price : 98€ – 315€

CEDRAT37, THE NEW EXCLUSIVE PERFUME BY LE LABO

The values of the fragrance house, Le Labo, are uniqueness and customization. The brand applies these values with its new

Cedrat 37 Eau de Parfum, which completes the “City Exclusives” collection.

Indeed, to purchase this fragrance, you will have to travel to Berlin, the place of inspiration of this fragrance that represents  freedom. It was also available on-line only until the end of September. For the fortunate ones who were able to get their  hands on it , the bottle is also refillable in any Le Labo outlets..

OLFACTORY NOTES

Family: Aromatic

Cedrat, the main ingredient of the fragrance, meets the fresh notes of ginger, the intensity of the woody notes and the

generous scent of ambergris.

Capacity : 1,5ml – 500ml

Price : 10€ – 1502€

THE COSMIC PERFUME “FUTUR”

How about a trip into space? Dive into the cosmic olfactory universe of the Futur  fragrance.

This fragrance, planned for 2022, was created by the French Air Force in partnership with  the AERO-DESIGN collection team, which restores aeronautical pieces. Indeed, the  outcome of their collaboration is not without result, as they launched at the beginning of  the month a new high-end brand of prêt-à-porter and accessories, inspired by their  daring universe.

Behind the name of this avant-garde fragrance lies a message full of expectation, linking  the future of mankind with the resurgence of the quest in space, as the two creators of  AERO-DESIGN explain.

Everything has been carefully thought out. For the lucky ones who will be able to find a  bottle of the limited-edition perfume, they will be surprised to see thin golden flakes  floating in the bottle, like delicate cosmic particles. These are in reality pieces of Multi  Layer Insulation (MLI), a thermal insulator used on spacecraft.

OLFACTORY NOTES

Family: woody

Sandalwood, cedar and guaiac wood notes merged with spicy notes. In the base notes,  we breathe in the sweetness of the powdery notes, as well as the freshness of violet and  iris flowers.

Capacity : 100 ml

Price : 110€ – limited edition 350€

THE GASOLINE SCENT BY FORD

For all car lovers, you’ll love this original petrol-scented fragrance!

Indeed, while Ford is enjoying huge success with its electric car models, the car  brand conducted a survey to find out what drivers will miss most when the fuel  engine is not around anymore.

20% of participants answered without hesitation that it would be the smell of

gasoline, and 70% to some extent.

That’s why the MACH–EAU (“mak-o”) fragrance was created alongside perfumers,  and presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a car race held each year at  Goodwood House in the UK. Unfortunately, this fragrance is said to be a publicity  stunt and not for sale.

However, we can imagine its subtle petrol-like scent, achieved through notes of

metal, smoke and rubber mixed with some animalistic notes.

COSMETICS

THE SELV MADE MONTHLY BOX, A SELF-CARE BOX BY SELV RITUAL

The trend of beauty routines, the inspo behind the new concept of monthly self-care boxes, launched by the Canadian brand SELV RITUEL.

The idea? Discover 5 to 8 skincare products to switch rituals and scents each  month. Two boxes are available: the BATH box and the SHOWER box. Each one  offers different care routines to treat yourself to a special moment of relaxation.  It is possible to buy a SELVMADE box with no obligation to commit, or for those  who are hooked on the concept, a monthly subscription allows you to receive a  new beauty kit on a monthly basis. The consumer can subscribe for a period of 3  months, 6 months or 1 year. This box comes as a reminder that it is important to  take time for oneself.

September’s discovery box is an olfactory immersion in flowery scents, containing  a rose and chamomile bath & body oil, a Maison Stoï solid make-up remover, a  white flower bath bomb and a notebook with a SELV pencil to write down your  thoughts. For a floral shower ritual, the bath balls and salts are replaced by a lip  scrub, a shower tablet, and other products for a moment of self pampering.

Price: no commitment $64.99 – 3 months subscription $54.99/month – 6 months

$49.99 – 1 year $45.99/month

ALL BODY WASH, THE SHOWER OIL FOR THE WHOLE BODY BY FUR

No more need for ten different bottles of cleanser on the shower ledge !  Skincare brand Fur has launched its new all-over shower oil, All Body Wash.

The PH-neutral formula has been gynecologically tested to guarantee that the  product is gentle enough to be used on sensitive areas. This cruelty-free shower  care product has cleansing properties but also moisturizes the skin.

Each ingredient brings its own specific feature to the product for guaranteed  results. Sweet almond oil will help moisturize by restoring the skin’s barrier, while  castor seed oil, rich in fatty acids, will prevent hair breakage. The active  ingredient with healing properties is none other than vitamin E, not to forget  coconut, which helps to revitalise the hair and skin.

In addition to its skin-friendly composition, its oily aspect, becomes a milky foam  with water. This shower body wash is both pleasant and environmentally  friendly.

Capacity : 236 ml

Price : 28$

LOLAVIE, JENNIFER ANISTON’S NEW HAIR CARE BRAND

Plant-based ingredients of natural origin paired with high-performance technologies and a  positive message of self-confidence are the strengths of the LOLAVIE brand launched earlier  this month.

Actress Jennifer Aniston is getting into the hair care business with her first shiny detangler  spray , available only in the US for the time being. The cruelty-free formula is free of silicone,  parabens, sulphates and other harmful ingredients and is suitable for all hair types, including  coloured hair. It is made up of 99% natural ingredients, such as lemon extracts, which  promote hydration, shine and smoothing. The vegetable ceramides will have revitalizing  properties, while the chia seeds and bamboo will give strength to the hair.

The product goes further in its environmental approach. Designed to conserve water  resources as much as possible. Water is the most used and wasted component in the beauty  industry and is replaced by bamboo essence. In addition to being an eco-friendly choice,  this minimises the interference with the healthy balance of the scalp cells.

To make this product even more unique, the scent is made up of raw materials, are  scientifically proven to bring a sense of happiness and well-being. The technology doesn’t  stop there. Thanks to bamboo and yeast extracts, a vegan heat shield protects the hair from  damage caused by heat styling.

Capacity: 150 ml

Price: 25$

THE GREEN EXPERIENCE.

N°5 EAU DE CHANEL, THE FIRST RECYCLED GLASS PERFUME

To mark the 100th anniversary of Chanel’s iconic fragrance, the  luxury house is revisiting Chanel N°5, made entirely from high-end  recycled glass.

One might think that using recycled glass can alter the quality,  which is true in some cases. However, thanks to an innovative  technology developed by the Living Heritage company Pochet du  Courval, the 100ml limited edition N°5 Eau de Chanel bottle  preserves its purity, brilliance and crystal-like transparency.

The outcome of this collaboration is not without results. Due to this  ecological transition, the use of natural resources is reduced, not to  mention the carbon impact is lessened.

On average, for every 1 million bottles produced with the new  generation SEVA 3 recycled glass (Ecoresponsible Solution, Vision  d’Avenir by the Pochet group), more than 25 tonnes of new raw  materials are saved, according to Pochet.

This new initiative is just the beginning of a long partnership based  on excellence, French savoir-faire and ecoresponsibility.

NEW 100% NATURAL PERFUME FOR CHLOÉ

Gabriela Hearst, artistic director of Chloé since last December, is  continuing her commitment to making the brand more  environmentally responsible.

The brand recently announced the release of its new 100%  natural Eau de Parfum. What better way to celebrate this launch  than in the heart of a Parisian garden designed by Chloé, in the  Montmartre district…

The event, which took place from the 23rd to 26th of September,  will be leaving its mark on the urban landscape, plants from local  nurseries will remain on site. In addition, they were carefully  chosen to encourage pollination.

The garden was open to the public and included several  activities about nature and scents.

What do we know about the fragrance? Created by perfumer  Michel Almairac, the fragrance is composed of organic raw  materials such as rose, neroli, cedar, citron and mimosa absolute.  It is also packaged in a bottle made entirely of recycled glass  and polyester.

A NEW WAY TO WASH WITH THE RESPONSIBLE BRAND PLUS

Did you know that 90 percent of your shower gel is water ?! Luckily Plus brand has disrupted the body wash market with waterless cleansers.

Created by the co-founders of green skincare brand Starface, Julie Schott and Brian Bordainick, and the entrepreneur Cathryn Woodruff, the brand offers body wash products in the form of single-use cleansing sheets. Simply apply to damp skin and gently rub in for a lathering effect. The ecological innovation does not stop there. The cleansing sheets are contained in sachets that are 100% soluble in the shower. Made from wood pulp, they are totally biodegradable, leave no trace, and contain no toxic ink.

The sheets are sold 16 to a pack in a biobased, compostable zipper pouch that prevents air and moisture from getting inside.

This pioneering Blue Beauty brand produces no plastic bottles, reduces its CO2 emissions from transport by 80%, and reduces the amount of water used in the production chain by 38%.

ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES AND ROCTOOL PARTNER ON SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

At a time when eco-sustainability has become the main challenge  for all brands, the Estée Lauder Companies has announced its  collaboration with Roctool, a provider of sustainable packaging  and technology solutions. Specifically, the company is a leader in  molding technologies with rapid heating and cooling of tools used  in plastic injection and composite molding.

Clinique will be the first brand in the group, but also the first  premium beauty brand to benefit from this innovative and  responsible technology, which the employees would like to apply  initially to Clinique’s flagship product, Clarifying Lotion 200ml.

This will simplify the packaging, eliminating the need for a  secondary decoration process. In addition, the waste caused by  the production phase alone will be reduced by 10 to 15%.

This responsible approach for the brand’s iconic product, currently  sold on the European market, is expected to be extended to other  ranges and countries around the world in the near future.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

AN ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION FOR DYPTIQUE

For its 60th anniversary, the fragrance house Diptyque is taking us on a trip  with its “Voyages Immobiles” exhibition.

Set up until 24 October at the Poste du Louvre in the heart of Paris, the  brand plunges us into its universe and combines escape and perfume art,  its main inspirations.

Contemporary artists and talented perfumers have associated to present  their own interpretations of the brand’s iconic destinations.

5 destinations, 5 artists, 5 exclusive editions.

For instance, the candle “La Laguna” by Johan Creten is inspired by the  beauty of Venice with its translucent blue-green colour reminding us of  the city’s waters. A bronze sculpture can also be found inside.

Hiroshi Sugimoto takes us to the hills of Kankitsuzan in Japan with his

‘Fragrance of Infinity’.

The other three artists transport us to the heart of Lebanon, Greece and  our Parisian capital.

To extend the immersive and olfactory experience, pop-up stores are  planned in different cities around the world.

To reserve your place : https://exposition-voyages-  immobiles.diptyqueparis.com/fr_fr/reservation

MOMENT OF RELAXATION AT DIOR SPA CHEVAL BLANC PARIS

While the Samaritaine department stores has only just reopened, the

Cheval Blanc luxury hotel follows in its footsteps.

This prestigious hotel marks the first Parisian hotel to be labelled LVMH.  Because comfort is at the heart of today’s customer experience, the  venue has dedicated a high-end relaxation area, the Dior Spa Cheval  Blanc Paris.

With a chic Parisian style designed by Peter Marino, the space is occupied  by a 30-metre-long swimming pool, 6 suites all dedicated to treatments,  each with their own particularity, but also by a boutique offering exclusive  products designed especially for this collaboration. One can find the  perfume “Cheval Blanc Paris” created by Dior’s exclusive perfumer,  François Demachy, or make-up products signed by Dior.

Beauty Ambassadors, carefully selected to deliver a unique moment of

excellence and relaxation, practice the new Dior sensory awakening  gestures. They master a total of 48 exclusive, customizable treatments,  using Dior skincare products as well as Professional Solutions, more  targeted formulas. And to enhance these gestures, an aromatic sent is  delicately applied to the face at each session with the Dior Eaux de Bains Visages.

PREBIOTICS, THE FUTURE ?

PREBIOTICS, THE FUTURE OF NATURAL COSMETICS

Our skin is constantly fighting against external bacteria such as pollution,  stress, diet and other factors that cause imbalances. This can lead to  acne, redness and many other skin problems.

This is where prebiotics come in. These elements, in the form of sugars,  fibres or amino acids, are in fact the food of “good bacteria” called  probiotics. As a result, a balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria will  be ensured, and the skin will be soothed, nourished and strengthened in  the long term.

Ultimately, the science of bacteria could well revolutionize the world of  cosmetics by going back to basics, by not using multiple ingredients with  no real beneficial effects. We should no longer try to repair the skin but  rather teach it to defend itself on a daily basis with the help of natural  active ingredients.

Brands such as Gallinée (https://www.gallinee.com/fr/), Aurelia London

(https://www.aurelialondon.com/aureliaworld/home),

Orveda (https://orveda.com/er/), and Talika (https://www.talika.fr/), have  already succumbed to the benefits of this ally for all skin types.