Dubbed “the rose of Asia”, peony is taking centre stage these days in modern grand floral fragrances. Walk through any garden in early June and you’re sure to smell the romantic…
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Dave Lackie
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“In the plant kingdom, there is an answer for everything.” –Jacques Courtin-Clarins In 1954, medical student Jacques Courtin opened his beauty spa on rue Tronchet in Paris offering a variety of treatments…
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Master Colour (with MAC) MAC Senior Artist Jane McKay is a master of colour. Working backstage in London, New York, Paris and Milan, she’s worked on some of the most famous faces…
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Black or green coffee notes? (tell us & win YSL) One of the big fragrance successes of the past two years has been YSL’s Black Opium fragrance. It was an instant sensation…
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Would you try designer toothpaste? By the time my God son Dylan was 7 years old, he had 9 fillings, two crowns and a bridge – all on baby teeth. I’m pretty…
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Beauty’s “It” Illustrator! The name “Maurice Vellekoop” may not be a household name, but it is likely you’ve seen his artwork. The Toronto-based artist came to fame illustrating Abercrombie & Fitch’s racy…
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A Florist’s Guide to Perfumery: How trends in floral design mimic those in haute fragrance. Attention fragrance trend spotters: If you want to get a jump on future trends in perfumery, spend some…
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French skincare tips: The Courtin-Clarins family is French beauty royalty in Paris. The luxury skincare brand is so beloved for its pampering formulas and unique spa treatments that it has recently become…