Avoid a stressful, panic-filled trip across different stores with our thoughtful holiday gift edit that has something for you and everyone on your list.

Shop the ASPIRE x Montaigne Place 2022 Holiday Gift Edit below!

Gift Ideas for Him

Creed Aventus for Him

What could possibly go wrong with a fragrance that starts out citrusy, light and bubbly, then dries down to a smokey, musky scent that lasts and lasts?

Nothing, if you ask us.

But, if you’re shopping for something more robust, bolder, more intense and more intimate, then you should look at:

Apex by Roja

Read our review on this chypre, citrusy fragrance to discover more.

Gift Ideas for Her

Creed WindFlowers

If you’ve never been drawn to powdery, citrusy scents that are popular with female fragrances, allow us to introduce you to Wind Flowers, Creed’s latest perfume for women.

Our review breaks down everything you need to know about it.

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom

This fresh, fruity, bubbly fragrance is all bright and cheerful thanks to its top notes of apple blossom and bergamot. However, as it tapers down to its heart notes of driftwood and sandalwood, it becomes warmer, like a shift from a bright sunny day to a cooler evening.

Perfume Accessories

Some perfumes have really great sillage and can last the whole day. However, it does not mean you couldn’t touch up at different points during the day. 

Atomisers are an excellent, comfortable and compact way to have your favourite perfume with you everywhere you go.

Know someone who is always on the move? Get them these chic atomisers from Creed.

Creed Atomiser 10ml, Gold

Creed Atomiser 50ml, Black

Gift Ideas for the Home

Sometimes, the best way to experience a scent is to have it fill up a space.

These luxury scented candles and diffusers will infuse every nook and cranny with their fragrance. The candles also have the dual effect of creating a warm, intimate mood.

Orens Parfums Home Collection

Silenda d’Ecume reed diffuser

A mix of bergamot, apple and peach at the top; with heliotrope, orris and lily of the valley in the middle mixed with cedarwood, musk and vanilla at the base makes for a long-lasting fruity scent with a tinge of woodiness.

Serr D’Eden Candle

Spice up your home this holiday season with this candle that contains notes of pepper, tangerine, rosemary, vetiver and vanilla.

Callis Subtile Candle

Callis Subtile combines notes of sugar and amber with musk and moss for a sweet, earthy scent reminiscent of warm, intimate evenings.

Orens Photophore Kadou Candles

These beautifully-engraved candleholders that come with three small candles are the perfect accent for your dinner parties this season.

Roja Parfums Luxury Home Fragrance

Paris ‘Love is in the Air’ Candle

Bring the unmistakable scent of Paris into your home or the home of that ardent traveller this season.

London ‘the Capital of Cool’ candle

Quintessentially British fragrances of rose, lavender and violet are softened by vetiver and warmed up by amber and myrrh in this candle that would be a welcome addition to any home this season and beyond.

Amber Aoud

Here, the intense woodiness of oud is countered with the sweetness of fig and benzoin and warmed up by cinnamon and saffron.

Aoud

If you love oud, then this traditionally-oud fragrance is the perfect gift for you.

Luxury Reed Diffusers

What makes the Roja diffusers stand out is the fact that the scents (sold separately) were created as perfumes using high-quality oils. Whether you’re going for the lavender or the musk aoud scent, the long-lasting fragrant effects of the diffuser make it a great gift for anyone, including you.

Gift Ideas for the Skincare Enthusiast

The face is literally the first part of you people see before their eyes get drawn to other aspects. This is why gifting facial products is always a great idea.

Here are some great ideas to look out for at Montaigne Place

Troiareuke H+ Cocktail

These K-beauty ampoules are infused with antioxidants and phytochemicals to combat signs of ageing and leave the skin softer and more supple. Each formulation addresses different skin concerns from dryness to acne-prone and sensitive skin.

Troiareuke GPS Mask

This minimal at-home spa kit includes a cleanser, a mask sheet and an energy cream that takes out dirt and revitalises the skin.

Clarins Double Serum

Want more youthful, firmer, radiant skin? Clarins Double Serum promises to give you all these and more.

Clarins Body Brightening Veil

Not only does it offer light protection from the sun with its SPF20, but Body Brightening Veil also evens out skin tone for clear, youthful-looking skin.

Clarins Nutril-Lumiere Day/Night cream

This day and night cream is another powerful anti-ageing formulation perfect for mature skin.

Murad Essential C cleanser

This Vitamin c cleanser will not only remove impurities without stripping your skin of moisture, but it will also leave your skin brighter and more refreshed.

Murad Essential C toner

The Vitamin c toner is a perfect accompaniment to the vitamin c cleanser. Full of antioxidants, it infuses even more moisture into the skin while treating hyperpigmentation.

Murad Retinol Youth Serum

Retinol is considered the OG of anti-ageing, and with Murad’s retinol tri-active technology, this hyaluronic-infused retinol serum, formulated for sensitive skin, is a great gift for anyone.

Ready to shop the gift edit? Visit the nearest Montaigne Place store or call/Whatsapp 0700MONTAIGNE. You can also download a pdf version of the gift edit here. 

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Well, I have, and it would not be an exaggeration to anyone who owns a Roja and already knows about the wonderful fantasy that is a Roja scent. For its latest launch, Apex by Roja, the maxim ‘experience is the best teacher’ is the only fitting description.

On September 8, 2022, in Lagos, 31 specially-curated guests united by the love for great scents and comprising fragrance collectors, luxury aficionados and the media were hosted by Montaigne place at the Z kitchen to a multi-sensory experience involving fine dining, delightful scents, deep conversation and a budding camaraderie. Underpinning it all and at the centre of the evening was the ‘scent of the hour’, Apex by Roja Parfums.

On arrival at the dinner after pre-dinner drinks, one was immediately drawn in by a large, leafy wreath, with the words APEX at its centre providing a green shade for the perfume.

Dotting this wreath were all the fruits and fruity notes that make up the new fragrance. From the introductory flavours of lemon, bergamot, mandarin and orange, to the slightly stronger scent of pineapple in the middle and a definitely powerful base note of juniper berries.

The bottle itself is square-shaped, with a black into green ombre effect from top to bottom. Inside this dark and mysterious bottle is Roja Apex, a fragrance that begins with a citrus-based top consisting of zesty lemon, bergamot, mandarin and refreshing orange.

Connecting us to our primal energies, the animal-like effects of leather, ambergris and musk lay in the shadows, bringing their sensual impulse to this highly-addictive new fragrance. Roja Apex celebrates the natural wonders of the world, honing in on those who roam it.

The result is a fruity, floral and chypre fragrance that is at once fresh as it is strong, not in the least overbearing, but incredibly sexy and unapologetically bold.

The brand might have created this as a masculine scent, but all the ladies at the event including yours truly, unanimously agreed that we had no reservations whatsoever in getting our hands on a bottle for ourselves!

The launch event delicately and with the utmost attention to detail delivered on the Apex ethos. From the delicious green signature cocktails at the pre-dinner reception to the entire decor and menu. It was an evening that was most befitting of the powerful fragrance that is Apex by Roja.

Roja Dove, the perfumer behind this new fragrance, said Apex was inspired by ‘primal instincts.’

“I have always said that we must not forget that we are animals. We’ve been using scent for millions of years to catch food, escape danger, and to find a mate. it is these primal instincts that inspired me to create Apex. [It] connects man and nature. The citrus opening represents the beginning of reaching your Apex with a bright blend of bergamot, lemon, mandarin and pineapple. Base notes of patchouli and fir balsam evoke the feeling of being surrounded by nature, while notes of leather add warmth and sensuality. We have also used sandalwood and frankincense to give it a spiritual feel,” explains Dove.

If you’re on the lookout for a scent that is as smokey as it is woodsy, but one that is also fresh and invokes the feeling of the great outdoors while still somehow conferring upon its wearer a hint of prestige and success, then you should try Apex by Roja. As we’ve said, it is a fragrance that is better experienced than described.

Apex by Roja is available at The Montaigne Place, Nigeria’s largest luxury Skincare, Cosmetic, and Fragrance retail company. For more information and enquiries follow @montaigneplace on Instagram and Facebook.

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Oh! and you may also begin to notice the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines (even when your face is ‘resting’); under-eye bags hours after you’ve woken up; your skin might appear duller and your pores larger.

This comes as no surprise: skin cell turnover slows down somewhere in the 30s, collagen production decreases, and antioxidant defences decline. By the time you hit 40, the process is much slower and the decline faster. But it’s not all gloom and doom. While the general rule is to have an anti-aging beauty routine on lockdown in your 30s, it is never too late to start when you turn 40.

Wondering what skincare products will work at reducing wrinkles and keeping the fine lines at bay for people in their 40s? Here are some of the best to start with

Yves Rocher Overconcentrated Lift Serum

The overconcentrated botanical compound here comes from Ajupa Reptans (also known as Carpet Bugle) which, among other things, is known to help with speeding up the process of healing, promoting cell growth and reducing inflammation.

According to Yves Rocher, following a clinical study involving 25 cases, 92% said they noticed wrinkles looked reduced almost immediately. After one month, the skin appeared to sag less and looked stronger.

The Overconcentrated Lift serum can be used in the morning and evening on both the face and neck to reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin.

Troiareuke Energy Cream

Because cellular turnover slows down as we age, our skin tends to retain dead cells longer than it can replace them with younger, healthier-looking ones. Don’t forget also that collagen production is rapidly declining, which means that not only do you have a higher percentage of dead skin cells all over, you now have to contend with skin that is less elastic and less hydrated.

The key ingredients of camellia seed oil, galactomyces ferment filtrate, ginseng root extract, as well as 7 different types of peptides make the Troiareuke Energy Cream a great ally in the fight against ageing skin.

Camellia seed oil is an antioxidant that protects and moisturises the skin, while peptides, which contain amino acids that can be easily absorbed by the skin, can help to stimulate your skin to produce collagen.

Troiareuke Rejuvenating Formula Ampule

Formulated with Hydrolyzed Collagen and Acetylhexapeptide-8, Troiareuke Rejuvenating Formula Ampule works well in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

And with the addition of licorice root extract which helps to fade dark spots, this serum will not only help you look younger in a non-invasive way, it will also help your skin appear brighter and well hydrated.

Murad Resurgence Complete Skincare Regimen

The Murad Resurgence Complete Skincare Regimen is perfect for people just starting out in their anti-ageing beauty routine. It contains a renewing eye cream, a sun cream (age-Balancing Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30), a hydrating toner, a cleansing cream, a rapid collagen infusion serum and a moisturising cream.

Use the Renewing Cleansing Cream, Hydrating Toner, the Intensive Age Diffusing Serum and the Age Balancing Moisture SPF 30 in the morning, and the Renewing Cleansing Cream, Hydrating Toner, the Intensive Age Diffusing Serum, the Age Balancing Night Cream and the Renewing Eye Cream in the evening for improved firmness and the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines.

Sunscreen

Any beauty regiment would be moot without sunscreen, so whether you’re going with a serum or a cream, make sure to finish up with an SPF 30 at the very least.

The above-mentioned products are available at Montaigne stores nationwide.

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i’ve been waiting for this moment!! @fentybeauty & @fentyskin are finally dropping in AFRICA!!!

Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe…we comin at ya May 27th and that’s just the beginning!!! #FentyAfrica pic.twitter.com/LNmYRY3Zip

— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 10, 2022

Of course, you’ve been buying all your favourite Fenty Beauty products from your preferred stockist or on trips to the countries where it was available. But now, getting your hands on one would be as easy as walking into the nearest beauty stores where they are sold; that is, if you live in any one of the countries mentioned above.

While we wait for May 27, here are some of the Fenty Beauty and Skin products we are almost certain you would be splurging on. And, if they are not on your must-buy list, you should add them ASAP

Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation

The foundation of anything is the most important part of that thing, if we’re being literal. So, just like in buildings, beauty needs a really durable, long-lasting foundation that not only blends seamlessly with the skin but also acts as the perfect base for all other products.

This is exactly what the Fenty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation is.

Praised for its lightweight yet full coverage, this foundation lives up to its name: according to the reviews, it will last you all day!

Now, who does not love makeup they don’t need to make a mad dash to the bathroom to touch up on every other hour?

If powders are more your thing, then look out for the Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation.

Kilawatt Freestyle Highlighter

Whether you prefer the Duos or the single shades, the Freestyle Highlighter has been touted as a highly pigmented affair that delivers the right amount of glow all day.

Would you rather go with a liquid highlighter? Trust Fenty Beauty to have exactly what you need: the Liquid Killawatt Fluid Freestyle Highlighter comes in 5 shades that are perfect for people of colour.

Full Frontal Volume Mascara

Apparently, the beauty industry’s best open secret to fuller, longer-looking eyelashes is to use a fatter, thicker brush first, then go in with thinner, smaller bristles.

Thankfully, with the Full Frontal Volume, Lift and Curl Mascara, you don’t have to look for two different products to achieve this look. The ‘double-edged’ wand of this product comes with both bristle types to make your application easier, smoother and faster.

Fenty Eau de Parfum

When this perfume dropped last year, we had asked you if you wanted to smell like Rihanna, aka smell like a self-accomplished billionaire.

You might get a chance to do so once Fenty Beauty officially launches on the continent. With notes of magnolia, musk, tangerine, blueberry, Bulgarian rose, and patchouli, you would not only smell like money, you would smell like good money.

Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask

Listen, none of the highlight nor foundation and all the other beauty products will sit right on your face if it is not clean and well taken care of. That is why the Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask, complete with salicylic acid and charcoal, is a necessary addition to your beauty cabinet.

This fragrance-free whipped clay mask promises to visibly tighten your pores, refine your skin’s texture and reduce excess oil without drying out your skin.

A miracle if you ask us, and one that we’re certain you’re itching to experience come May 27.

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Last year, skincare reigned supreme in continuation of a movement that had gained strength in 2020 and which was our response to the challenge of having literally nowhere to go. 2021 saw the continued rise of skincare-makeup hybrids amongst other trends, and now, this year, industry stakeholders are predicting that skincare will continue to top global beauty trends; however, it will pivot to products that are effective, ‘clean’ and keep up with global, innovative sustainable practices.

Chanel has clearly been reading and keeping their thumb on the pulse.

No. 1 de Chanel’s star ingredient is the camellia, a motif that is already synonymous with the brand, and, like others, has its own unique lore. For 10 years, Chanel researched the medicinal properties of this plant: apparently, the red variant contains a high concentration of protocatechuic acid, a powerful antioxidant that may slow down the onset of senescence, a biological process in which ageing cells lay dormant, causing dryness, laxity, and dullness in the skin.

Chanel seems to be almost certain of its anti-ageing properties, as all the nine products in the No 1 de Chanel line utilise almost the entirety of the camellia plant in a formulation that is 97 per cent natural. They include the Red Camellia Powder-to-Foam cleanser; the Red Camellia Revitalizing Cream – a scented whipped moisturizer that acts as a barrier protector against the elements; the Revitalizing Serum; a blendable foundation; six tinted lip and cheek balms, and, the L’Eau Rouge, a fruity mist for women that combines the red camellia with notes of red berries, rose, jasmine, musk and iris.

With regards to sustainability, the brand states that it has reduced single-use plastics, with every product in this line coming in streamlined packaging or recyclable glass, while the refillable jar of the barrier-protecting cream comes with a cap that is made of crushed camellia seed shells and sustainable forestry–certified wood shavings.

What is better than using skincare and beauty products that are guaranteed to give you the best results without harming your skin or the environment? No. 1 de Chanel definitely understands the beauty industry, and, other brands are sure to follow its lead in the coming months.

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Sadly, after yet another round of vitamin C serum, retinol face cream, ‘potent’ mix of niacinamide, lactic acid and AHAs, some of us came to the conclusion that we were clearly doing it all wrong as there was no visible improvement. And, in search of answers, we may have thought to buy another ‘power’ product that everyone swears sent their acne away for good and cleared up every patch and dark spot before these had the chance to show up.

Stop, says Lilian Arigbodi, the founder of Skinologist Spa and Skincare which is a beauty and a skincare brand in Lekki phase one, Lagos, Nigeria. “I think that [people] … feel that they can prescribe for themselves. Especially if you have a skincare problem, you should go to the professionals so that you don’t waste your money buying guesswork. Actually, go and let them check your skin and know what the problem is and have them advise you.”

However, consulting with a dermatologist and other skincare experts does not come cheap, and for some, this may be a huge turn off seeing as there are thousands of products that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) containing the same ingredients as the ones offered by specialists, and promising the same results.

Arigbodi argues that there is a world of difference between OTC products and dermatologist-produced or recommended products. “Treatment-based products [from an expert] can never be cheap. [It may look] to you like [like] a normal skincare product but no, it has [been formulated to ensure that] it goes deep down to the root of [your skincare] problem and starts the treatment from there.”

A good example is retinol. There are literally hundreds of thousands of articles floating on the web at this moment with a breakdown of why you should use it and the best brands on the market today. However, like many other people, if you have tried some of these products, you may have probably seen your face break out more or worse, become extremely sensitive.

Lilian explains that this can happen because of the base ingredient of the product, which is the one that “helps the active ingredient”; retinol in this case. Since you may not be able to determine what the base ingredients are and how they might affect your type of skin – which is something a dermatologist will be able to decipher and tell you – you may end up doing more damage than good.

And what about the popular shea butter and black soap combos that most beauty brands this side of the world tout as the holy grail for clear skin? Should you include that too in your regimen?

“African beauty is so much more than shea butter or black soap. And I think so many people think they must try to push [them]” says Ore Runsewe of Arami Essentials at the just concluded Beauty West Africa Exhibition. Faith of Lindors Beauty agrees with this statement, but she still thinks that they are a must-have in your skincare routine.

“Most of these [beauty and skincare] products you see have vitamin E which helps to reduce the effects of sun damage on the skin. Shea butter has the same function, and since it is readily available [on the continent], it only makes sense that we use it more. Same thing with black soap.”

As you start – or continue on – your journey towards beautiful and healthy skin, make sure to read between the fine lines of each product first before making a decision. Also ensure that your skincare routine includes a cleanser, serum, moisturiser, and sunscreen advises Arigbodi. And lastly, don’t forget to speak to an expert first before you splurge.

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The brand’s artistic director, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, explains that focusing on the hands next was a natural progression for Hermès Beauty. “The hand is the epitome of care. It is our partner, our eye, our identity. It has no gender, it signals behaviours, it is the hand of the rider or the artisan. It is both powerful and delicate.”

The collection’s hand cream is composed of 98 per cent natural ingredients, including soothing white mulberry extract, protective hyaluronic acid, and reparative natural moss. Its silk-like texture leaves behind no greasy residue and, for an added element of elegance, its scent has been designed by in-house perfumer, Christine Nagel.

The next step in the Les Mains Hermès ritual is the nourishing nail and cuticle oil, formulated with 100 per cent natural ingredients. Then, a strengthening enamel base coat prepares the nails for the most exciting element of the new collection – the nail enamel colours.

The nail enamel collection features 24 shades, after Hermès’ historic home address at 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with colours derived from the brand’s famed enamel bracelets. The shades range from a subtle powdery pink of Rose Porcelaine to the rich chocolate brown of Brun Bistre, and from classic red Rouge H to the eccentric sun-yellow of Jaune Impérial.

Darker shades include the verdant Vert Égyptien, inspired by mirages in the Nile Valley, the cloudy-grey Gris Étoupe, or the autumn leaf-coloured Orange Brûlé.

The packaging of the nail products are reminiscent of that of the house’s earlier beauty products: The bottom of the caps of the bottles, for instance, features the brushed gold finish also found on Hermes lipstick tubes and blush pots. It has been designed by the brand’s creative director of shoes and jewellery, Pierre Hardy.

“While make-up can be fun, whimsical or dramatic, Hermès [hand] care is designed like an intimate and pure essential object. We move from centre stage to the wings, with objects that are not on display, but that are kept literally to hand,” says Hardy of the collection.

Les Mains Hermes will be available from Oct 15. Prices range from $58 for a set of 12 nail files to $185 for a Complete Hand Care cream. Each bottle of nail enamel retails for $74.

Source: Wallpaper

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In what is a first for the Italian outwear brand, Moncler has unveiled two new scents called Moncler Pour Femme and Moncler Pour Homme. Both bear the hallmarks of the brand which are innovation, nature, exploration and, of course, a good dose of luxury.

The 150 ml bottle itself looks a little like a flask (or borraccia in Italian) that the brand says pays homage to its mountain roots and adventurous spirit. The silver ribbing, meanwhile, is intended to mirror the quilting you’ll find on its beloved down jackets. The real pièce de résistance, though, is the screen that you can control to show the scrolling red letters of your choosing via a smartphone app.

Each perfume contains a mountain woods accord, which was formulated exclusively for Moncler by Givaudan perfumers. Both scents also have notes of cedarwood to evoke the outdoors and sandalwood to create a nice warmth. Moncler calls Pour Femme a woody, musky fragrance characterised by Italian bergamot and jasmine while Moncler Pour Homme is meant to emulate an alpine forest with a heady dose of woody notes.

The brand also teamed up with Interparfums for this new endeavour. The French outfit, which has previously spearheaded fragrances for some of the biggest names in luxury—Boucheron, Coach, Jimmy Choo and Van Cleef & Arpels—will oversee the production and distribution of the perfumes across Moncler stores, as well as select department stores, specialty shops and travel retailers.

“With these two fragrances, even the bottle itself is a new adventure, a new spirit, and a new way of communicating—whether it is to write your name, a special message or anything you like,” said Philippe Bénacin, CEO of Interparfums.

Sounds like a great way to turn something as commonplace as a bottle of perfume into a very intimate affair. A 150 ml bottle will cost $210 ($150 for a refill) while the 100 ml bottle is priced at $140 and the 60 ml bottle goes for $95. The fragrances launched on Tuesday, October 5 in Moncler boutiques and will be available at Bloomingdales from October 10.

Source: Robb Report

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Six remarkable spa suites

Dior Spa Cheval Blanc – which is the name this facility goes by – was designed by Peter Mariano to evoke the spirit of a Parisian apartment with a cosy living room as the centre around which every object revolves in a tribute to Christian Dior’s life.

The spa is promising visitors “happiness in the heart of Paris” with treatments in its six themed suites designed for your physical, emotional and psychological wellness.

The six suites — Bonheur, Bonne Étoile, Granville, Mitzah, New Look and Sauvage are as different as they are unique with each assuring different levels of healthy delights. The Suite Bonheur, with its timeless gold and Dior Rose, as well as its sauna and hammam shower, is a perfect private escape for two.

The New Look suite on the other hand depicts the avant-garde look created by Christian Dior in 1947. Here, the customised bed allows you to enjoy the six-handed ritual for a simultaneous transformation of your body, face and hair.

The natural decor of the Sauvage suite will immerse you deep into nature with materials like an alpha-quartz covered massage bed. But, if you would prefer the feeling of the outdoors, then the Bonne Étoile suite, with its starry ceiling, is the place for you.

Exceptional signature treatments

Dior Spa Cheval Blanc combines manual skills with cutting edge technology to deliver excellent, bespoke and delightful treatments.

There are 48 in all, and these range from the signature treatments such as the sensorial choreography and singular interlude, to the exceptional treatments like the L’Or de Vie Miracle and the Expert Protocols which include the active hydration and deep purification treatments.

There is also the Dior sapphire crystal micro-abrasion and the Happiness shots that are concentrated treatments of either 30 or 45 minutes of indulgence and efficacy that can be combined as desired with any other treatment.

A beauty boutique

What is a Dior Spa without an opportunity to shop exclusive high-quality products from the luxury fashion house?

After a relaxing day at the spa, stop at the boutique to shop for all the essential beauty products you need to perfect your treatment at home.

The finest Dior treatment, makeup and perfume sets nestle alongside the very latest Dior Maison collections, flagship Couture accessories and treatments developed especially for Cheval Blanc Paris, such as the Dior Face Baths, the Professional Solutions and the Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris Exclusives celebrating the union of the two Maisons.

And when you are done, do not forget to take a relaxing dip at the hotel’s pool designed by Micheal Mayer to put a majestic end to a glorious day.

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One of the ways to keep your skin perpetually healthy and glowing is to incorporate anti-ageing routines in your overall skincare regimen. If you want to look like you hold the secret ingredients to the elixir of youth, here are some tips that should do the magic

A. Start early: in the not-so-distant past, talks about anti-ageing procedures or products were restricted to people in middle age.

Not anymore.

Enough examples abound of women, and men, who look like they have not aged a day since forever simply because they started their anti-ageing regimen as early as their 20s. Do not wait for the wrinkles to make an appearance before you start shopping for retinoids or vitamin c and collagen-firming serums. Actually, at this time, it may be much harder to slow down the signs of ageing.

However, if you are already in your 30s, 40s or even 50s, it is not too late to start. As they say, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the next best time is now.

B. Do not ignore sunscreen: why does everyone swear by sunscreens? Well, the sun emits UV rays that not only cause the collagen in our skin to collapse, leading to wrinkles, but are also believed to be responsible for most skin cancers. Sunscreens contain minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide that reflect UV rays, as well as organic chemicals such as avobenzone or oxybenzone that react with radiation before it penetrates the skin, absorbing the rays and releasing the energy as heat.

Do you still need another reason on why you should invest in a good tube or bottle of sunscreen? We did not think so too.

C…Nor antioxidants: unless you are going to be constantly swimming in a sea of sunscreen, some of the sun rays will still come through. But even if they didn’t, there are so many other molecules in the air, ready to wreak havoc on your skin by weakening its elasticity.

The key to keeping them at bay? Antioxidants like vitamin A (retinol), C and E. All three would smooth, moisturize and brighten your skin, in that order, leaving your body’s largest organ firm and fresh.

D. Consider anti-ageing mini treatments: like botox, resurfacing lasers and microneedling.

Of course, stories and images of beauty treatments and procedures that have turned faces into frozen zombies are not rare. But the truth is that when done right – which includes starting early – they work well with your skincare regimen to drastically slow down the skin’s ageing process.

E. Traditional beauty advice works well too: the last time we checked, water is still good, not just for the body, but for the skin as well.  As we age, our body loses its ability to retain moisture, making wrinkles and dry skin more noticeable. Taking in enough water will make up for lost moisture and leave the skin looking firmer and much younger.

Sleeping properly will not only help improve your mental health but will also allow your body carry out repairs to damage it suffered during the day. Eating the right foods and exercising will keep you healthy both physically and mentally. Together, they all contribute to making your skin firmer and keeping you mentally alert for longer.

F. Be consistent: that’s the only way to get the results you desire.

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