Beauty Roundup: New drops from Dior Beauty, Lancôme, and Chantecaille; Plus A Luxe Newcomer To Sephora
Let’s kick off 2024 with an all-luxe Beauty Roundup! How do you feel about luxury skin care and makeup brands? Personally, I used to think their products were overhyped and overpriced - until I got to try some of them. I realized that more than just functional products, they provide a full experience that makes me feel special. I began to understand that, to each their own. That’s the beauty of beauty! There’s no right or wrong product, but there is definitely something for everyone. How about you, what do you think? Which luxury brands do you prefer when it comes to skin care and makeup?
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Night in a bottle with Dior Le Baume de Minuit
Meet Dior Prestige Le Baume de Minuit, a luxurious night cream developed with 20 years of expertise. In its quest to find the best skin-repairing ingredients, they turned to how our body replenishes itself naturally. Interestingly, they learned that just as the human body focuses on restoring itself during the nightly rest, so do plants like their precious Rose de Granville. This special flower grown in the Dior Rose Garden released a more potent molecular profile at nighttime, just like how our skin is repaired by the body in its nocturnal cycle. The star ingredient in this night cream is Midnight Rosapeptide, formulated from Rose de Granville harvested in the middle of the night.
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Just how effective is this night cream? A pool of 33 women used this nightly and “in 1 month, the skin is 3 times denser, more radiant, fresher, and better rested.” Dior Beauty also worked with Dior Spa to further elevate the beauty experience. They have specific recommendations on how to enjoy Le Baume de Minuit, concentrating on 8 facial pressure points. A relaxing guided video meditation is also available to relieve stress anytime within the day or night.
Dior Prestige Le Baume de Minuit (PHP 43,000 for 50g, refill at PHP 36,650) is now available exclusively at all Dior Beauty Boutiques and Counters.
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Lancôme’s take on the soft-matte lip cream
Say bonjour to Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid, a creamy soft-matte liquid lipstick that melts onto the lips and promises comfortable 12-hour wear. The brand’s signature petal-shaped applicator assures even and precise application. It comes in 6 soft and nude shades.
Image via Lancôme Singapore website
I personally wish for a larger color collection, but these honestly look well-curated and done outstandingly. I can see how well these would work for a soft warm makeup look! These are new in Asia, and are already available in Singapore. I hope it drops in local Lancôme shops and in Lazada very soon!
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Save the Sea Turtles with Chantecaille
How adorable is this Sea Turtle Collection from Chantecaille? So this is what happens when luxury, cuteness, and ethical beauty come together! The French beauty brand is all about nature and championing causes in its preservation. These newest releases are part of the Chantecaille Sea Turtle cause, as part of the proceeds support the WIDECAST Organization dedicated to saving sea turtles in the Caribbean Sea. These Sea Turtle Eyeshadow Palettes (USD 78) come in Warm and Cool tones, inspired by the colors of the sea. There are 4 shades of the hydrating Lip Chic (USD 54) added to the Sea Turtle Collection: Coral Vine (petal pink), Starflower (plum nude), Ginger Lily (warm coral), and Rosea (fresh peach). These are available online at the Chantecaille US website.
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Prada Beauty is coming to Sephora!
Starting January 15th, 2024, Sephora US customers can order Prada Beauty products online. The preliminary lineup includes Prada Beauty Monochrome Refillable Lipsticks in Hyper Matte and Soft Matte, Dimensions Multi-Effect Refillable Eyeshadow Palettes, Reveal Skin-Optimizing Refillable Soft Matte Foundations,and Moisturizing Lip Balms. Hopefully this means the couture brand will make its debut on sephora.ph, too!
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Sephora.ph Holiday Sale
Speaking of Sephora.ph, they’re having a Holiday Markdowns Sale! Enjoy up to 50% discount on selected items until January 24th, 2024. To sweeten the deal, purchases worth P4,500 and above get a free Sephora Reversible Knot Bag.
Some of my picks from the sale!
Some brands participating in the sale include Anastasia Beverly Hills, Beautyblender, Nudestix, Pat McGrath Labs, Sigma Beauty, Sunday Riley, and Tarte. Take this chance to stock up on your faves and/or try something new! Check it out at https://www.sephora.ph/sale.
And that’s a wrap for the first Beauty News Roundup of the year!
