Like a fish in water...
A “Fish Pedicure” you say?

Try the newest trend to hit France.

“Release your sporty energy at the spa!”
For those of you who don’t go crazy at the sight of a soccer match, here is another option…an escape for one day.

The idea: Yes, the game is on. But we are proposing a luxurious alternative : the Ritz-Carlton Pool and Spa.

Get a taste for the lavish lifestyle of the soccer player’s wife or girlfriend…

First step: Healthy mind and spirit – head to the spa for all things “good for you.” A moment of relaxation and detox.

Second step: Healthy body – soothe your muscles in the Greco-roman inspired pool and Jacuzzi.

The ultimate step: achieve a healthy mind within an even healthier body – venture towards the pool bar for a drink and a few minutes of much needed chit-chat…

Champagne please!

Prix: 150 euros par personne.

To reserve: http://www.ritzparis.com/jump_to.asp?id_target=2011&id_lang=1

Voyages, Voyages
Need an escape? Relish in the masculine essence of this eau du navigateur.

The scent of myrrh and leather blended with fragrances of wood and coffee

…a captivating cocktail of sorts.’s hard for a man to find an suitable feminin scent but the opposite is much less strange. Such is the case with l’eau du navigateur.

Turn heads. It

Discover the vintage appeal of its scent and its bottle.

http://www.laboutiquedelartisanparfumeur.com/news/news.php

Price : 90 euros

Stay don't Stray Baby!
So that nothing changes...

We were already captured by Benefit's ADN pin-up look. And once again, they are sharing with us a magic potion that hides tired eyes while also providing a natural base for eyeshadow.

That's an innovation ladies!

A stunning regard is so important.

It is simply out of the question to have your morning makeup fade away throughout your day.

Ladies, make room for the newest addition to your makeup bag: Benefit's "Stay don't Stray Baby!"

Available exclusively at Sephora.

I drink therefore I am!
Straight from the USA, we have found our summer companion!

A purified water and infused with real mint leaves, this drink will leave you both refreshed and relaxed…not to mention, better off with the natural nutrients of mint and no artificial sweetners.

Available in Lemon Mint, Orange Mint, Peppermint, Cherry Mint, Spear Mint and even Chocolate Mint, you’re guarenteed to find a flavor to quench your thrist and your sweet tooth!

Sweet Touch
Your newest accessory...

Just imagine: the comfort of a lip balm, the softness of a lip stick, the transparency of a gloss, and the smell of your favorite fruits … all disguised to look like the hottest spring accesory!

Available beginning May 3rd, discover the luxurious beauty of Clarin’s newest product - Baume Cristal.

www.clarins.com

For him, for her...for us!
Ladies and gentlemen, focus your attention on your well-being!

After descending 3760 km into the polar fjords, Daniel Kurbiel, son of the famous explorer Janusz Kurbiel, brought back the key ingredient for Polaar’s next big product: a micro algae.

The result? A hydrating and detoxicifying cream.

Initally developed for men, Polaar has now tailored it’s line to suit women. After all, when it comes to beauty, trends are an affair for two!

Polaar products are sold in 13 countries: Belgium, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, China, UAE...

Available online at www.comptoiredelhomme.com and www.polaar.com

Balenciaga
The new fragance...

This is a singular house. From Cristobal Balenciaga to Nicolas Ghesquière, the space is steeped in an atmosphere both rigorous and whimsical.
Between the experimentation of couture and the morale of the cut.
In the House of Balenciaga, there is the couturier who obeys the rules of style, but also the artist who embraces the realm of dreams…
It is in this world that a new fragrance was born: BALENCIAGA PARIS.

Immediately, the demure violet note makes us think that BALENCIAGA PARIS is a light fragrance, as pleasant as sunshine.
In BALENCIAGA PARIS, we find the first moments of April, floral breezes and blossoms from milder days. A spring-like feel: airy dresses and fleeting glances. A bouquet of violets also has an old-fashioned tone, the antique charm of a few dried petals that we find between the pages of a book by Colette, traces of memories, the work of art so fine that is the past But soon, a peppery note reveals itself and swells over calm, mossy wood. Foliage that breathes in the secret hours of night. Then, another more nocturnal facet of nature expresses itself. A sensuality becomes clearer. The shadowy color of the liquid within already says something of its mystery.
It is a fragrance full of light with a few dark apertures. BALENCIAGA PARIS is a lovely paradox. It is a fragrance that becomes life, that melds with living. BALENCIAGA PARIS offers itself and guards itself...

Wear BALENCIAGA PARIS and become a close yet inaccessible woman who strolls under leafy arbors.

Kilian Hennessy and his "Oeuvre noire "
Kilian Hennessy launched his fragrance with a background of family legacy and reminiscence of the poet’s muses, with a slogan of luxury, nothing but luxury!

"I conceived The Black Masterpiece with a quasi-Faustian ambience in mind. I wanted to cast a spell, like those that darkened Rimbaud's spirit or conjured the witches in Macbeth. But it also recalls contemporary R&B lyrics like those of 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg or Pharell Williams, all about temptation in the face of urban violence, like Baudelaire before them, as expressed in his prose poetry." Kilian Hennessy

One can picture Kilian calling up the Genii of Perfumes in search of a perfect, subtle harmony in Faust's workshop; the quest for absolute, a frenzy to live every facet of the human experience. Poetry by the poètes maudits continues to resonate. The Portrait of Dorian Gray continues to look down at us like a familiar spirit while the sounds of "Hennessy & Buddha" by Snoop Dogg seem to attain Nirvana in an unbounded dream.

"My soul is transported by fragrance like those of other men are transported by
music" Petits poèmes en Prose, Baudelaire

"L'Oeuvre Noire" is a collection of 10 unique perfumes composed from the finest raw materials, with  the most rare and expensive essential oils and without any price limit other than the imagination of perfumers.

A deca aroma built around three themes: Love and prohibitions, The Artificial Paradises, The Temptations.

The first 8 fragrances for the public offer a wide choice to show membership in pleasure, in love or in pain.

"There's no reason to fear words when one has consented to things." Alexis ou le traité du vain combat, Marguerite Yourcenar

Gold Christmas by Kilian ... KILIAN dresses his travel sprayer in light and shadows.

The monolith seems now carved in gold and reveals in its hollow a thin layer of black enamel wrought by hand, highlighting the curves of the ancient shield of Achilles, more sacred than ever.

Nestled in a black velvet pouch, the "or" sprayer is used alternately with black sprayer with one of the 8 "L'Oeuvre Noire" fragrances.

For those holiday season, Kilian has also created two unique candles.
Two new olfactory harmonies, two different interpretations of the Christmas spirit.
The first olfactory variation, built around the Fir Balsam and pine essence, is a literal interpretation of the Christmas tree’s smell.
 
The second olfactory variation,  built on the essence of orange and cinnamon, is a more personal and maybe a more Anglo-Saxon interpretation of the Christmas spirit.

The candles are presented in their black KILIAN signed bottles and are decorated for this occasion with a gold cap.

Two unique editions available only in limited quantities.
 

MAC Volcanic Ash Skincare Range
New volcanic range proves a skin saviour

As far as skincare goes, a good nights sleep and a couple of litres of water every day can do wonders - and its entirely natural.  But US cosmetics company MAC has discovered another element of the planet which can refine skin - volcanic ash. For its latest skincare range, MAC has harvested the mineral-rich ash from the South Pacific island of Vanuatu.  This special ingredient, known for its deep cleansing and purifying qualities, has been formulated to make an exfoliator - helping to shed dead skin cells and unclog pores - and a thermal mask which absorbs excess oil.  Don't be put off by the fact that both products are black in colour and your complexion will not be far off flawless.

The Caviar Collection
One drop, one minute, one fabulous firm face

The ultimate luxury in skincare. An unprecedented concentration of Caviar Extracts and unique Sea Proteins transform your face. Lifted, illuminated satin replaces the tired skin of moments ago. The results are immediate. The improvement dramatic.  The range includes the Skin Caviar Crystalline Concentre, using caviar extracts, asian root extracts and diamond, liquid and quartz crystals to firm and nourish, re-igniting the skins luminosity.  The secret of ageless eyes is found in the Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream, using advanced technology to help firm, lift and restore skin's youthful appearance.

Kinan Spa at Maroma
Eternal Paradise

Experience the magic and the beauty of profound well-being in an eternal paradise, the Kinan Spa at Maroma Mayan Riviera Resort, located in a breathtaking corner of the Yucatan jungle on the Riviera Maya. Kinan is the Mayan word for the healing energy of the sun. Similar to the Asian concept of Chi, Kinan is also used to refer to an individual's energy. Kinan Spa's mission is to help you transform and unlock your inner energy and spirit. Each building, spa treatment room and waterfall has been aligned to the stars to ensure positive energy flow so the body, mind and spirit are in harmony.  The treatment rooms point directly east to west representing the balance of the day and night. The massage beds are placed so guests’ heads are at the west looking towards the east - representing new beginnings; and the relaxation room is pointing north - representing earth and grounding.  Many of the treatments offered at Kinan are based on ancient Mayan healing, some of which not be found any where else in this world.  Kinan Spa is a healing sanctuary that offers a full range of services in unique environments ranging from couple's treatment suites to open-air massage palapas; and from a roof top yoga palapa, with 360-degree views of Maroma's duel ecosystems, to a jantzu pool surrounded by Zen-like gardens.

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Origins Gloomaway Range
Feel Uplifted

Laugh and let go, the sad stops here! We’ve all had days when we’ve not felt our best and the stresses of the day have taken their toll, but a new product from skincare specialists Origins has been hailed as a remedy to keep the spirits lifted on days when the sun refuses to shine.  Feel uplifted by the revitalising scent of the grapefruit, orange, tangerine and field mint essential oil blend, spontaneously creating a sense of optimism and contentment.  Its key ingredient, grapefruit essential oil, is widely used by aromatherapists to “calm nervous exhaustion and produce an uplifting, joyous and balancing environment”.  Gloomaway product range includes a rich body soufflé, an exfoliating body cleanser and a foaming bubble bath and has also added a new uplifting grapefruit body mist to the line for an uplifting sensation throughout the day.

Dior Institut at Paris' Hotel Plaza Athénée
J'Adore Dior

The new Dior Institut, located at the Plaza Athénée hotel in Paris, is no ordinary spa. Descend the lushly carpeted private stairway and you’ll find yourself in a peaceful haven with a vaulted ceiling and well-positioned mirrors that create the illusion of an even larger space. The white-marble floor is heated to allow maximum comfort in those barefoot moments, while a gray-and-mauve color scheme and Dior’s signature geometric pattern decorate the space. The five treatment rooms are the essence of discreet luxury, with heated beds, walk-in showers, and product cabinets illuminated through tinted glass so as not to upset the uncluttered tone.

Then there are the treatments. The Institut’s range of face and body therapies improve skin tone and complexion through the spa’s unique 3D Lifting Massage and micro-abrasion techniques, coupled with a posture-boosting massage.  Meanwhile, there are a number of experiences specific to the Institut, such as the Reviving Leg treatment , the 75 Minute Anti-Jet Lag treatment, or the signature L’or de Vie miracle facial, which employs Dior’s intensely nourishing Or de Vie face cream, created with grape extracts from the company’s Chateau d’Yquem vineyard. Men are equally well catered for, with over 10 dedicated face and body treatments (facials include the Dior Homme range). If a trip to Paris isn’t complete without a stop at the Dior flagship, now a trip to the City of Lights isn’t whole without a visit to the Dior Institut.

SolarSmart Sun Care from Clinique
Sun Safe

Good quality sun care is without doubt the most important suitcase essential when packing for a holiday and the importance of good quality suncare cannot be stressed enough.  If you’re going to a sunny spot, this really is THE product to protect skin against UV rays, sun damage and burning (which can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and much worse). Clinique's comprehensive range of face and body protection, all feature SolarSmart technology, a unique ratio of photostable sunscreens. UVA rays can cause deeper damage than UVB rays, UVA rays age the skin while UVB rays burn it. Surprisingly, not all sunscreens protect against both. Cliniques SolarSmart technology now offers a comprehensive defense against harmful UV rays with 3:1 technology, where UVB protection is three times proportional to UVA protection. This is crucial to ensure products contain an appropriate amount of UVA protection.

The line will fit any individual’s lifestyle and preference and the non-greasy formulas are oil-free, water and sweat-resistant and non-pore clogging.  The range includies sprays, creams and aftersuns and a range of SPFs, all packaged in summery sunshine yellow.  For those who have overindulged, an ultra-moisturizing body balm is offered to calm post-sun skin with soothing ingredients including aloe and helps repair free radical damage.

The Dorchester Spa
Exclusive new pampering destination in London

The Dorchester Spa has reopened after a complete transformation bringing an exclusive new pampering destination to London.  Exuding 1930s Art Deco glamour combined with a contempory edge, design is inspired by the iconic British style of The Dorchester.  Unique aspects include a chandelier of south-pacific pearls and an indulgent Spatisserie.   Signature facials are by internationally renowned Vaishaly and new discovery Carol Joy London, whilst treatments are offered by European skincare brand Kerstin Florian for the first time in London alongside acclaimed British brand, Aromatherapy Associates.  The spa also features nine spacious and sound-proof treatment rooms including two double suites, a mani-pedi suite and sleek relaxation room. 

Elemental Herbology
As the seasons change, so does the body's skin

"Acknowledge the ebb and flow of changing seasons, the transitions of life, the differet aspects of your environment.  Our philosophy is simple yet effective - to restore equilibrium when environmental and lifestyle fluctuations dramatically alter the natural mechanisms of your skin." -  Elemental Herbology.

Elemental Herbology is a skincare range dedicated to maintaining beautiful skin by supporting the belief that change and movement is a part of the natural cycle of life - nothing stays still and everything is in constant motion.  Just as we crave soup in the winter and salad in the summer, to maintain its equilibrium skin also requires different actives at various times of the year.  Whether it be seasonal variations such as the summer heat or autumn winds, external factors such as environmental stress or our diet or lifestyle, each one of these factors can potentially contribute to unbalanced, sensitive and reactive skin. 

By combining advanced levels of cosmetic technology with potent levels of botanical, mineral and marine actives Elemental Herbology offers naturally active, results-driven products and spa treatments.  Designed to cool, clear and calm in the summer, repair, infuse and hydrate in the winter and boost and nurture over-exposed skin all year round, Elemental Herbology works in harmony with your body's changing needs.

This summer use Elemental Herbology's Summer Daily Essentials range; formulated to gently open and cleanse the pores, support and nurture the skin's natural barriers, cool and hydrate the dermis and boost collagen and elastin synthesis. The summer range seeks to protect against sun-induced, premature ageing and leave your skin clear, healthy and vital.

Sense at The Carlyle
Relax, Art Deco style, in this Manhattan hotel spa

The Carlyle celebrates the grand opening of Sense, A Rosewood Spa®. The oasis of luxury and tranquility has been designed to convey the sophisticated attitude of New York's Upper East Side as well as the indelible character of The Carlyle. Partnering with Sisley, the premier brand in high-end skincare products, every treatment offered at the spa is an expression of The Carlyle's dedication to providing the ultimate in luxury experiences.

The spa features five treatments rooms, a relaxation room, a special Duet suite and separate men's and women's changing rooms, each with their own steam room. One of the most prized treatment rooms features a state of the art Kohler DTV shower which provides guests with a total sensory experience: water, sound, light and steam entwine in a completely customizable system. Whether in need of soothing recreations of sunrise or sunset, or energizing washes of cool blue tones, the extraordinary light treatments make this a rejuvenating experience. The spa also boasts its own high-tech fitness center featuring the newest gym equipment from Technogym®, the Italian provider of the world's most advanced fitness and wellness equipment.

The spa has a jewel-like design with sumptuous materials used throughout. Designed by Mark Zeff of Zeff Designs, the spa's unique facility combines the hotel's historic glamour with the most advanced technology found in today's skincare and beauty industries. With a spectacular barrel-vaulted stairwell finished in naturally shimmering platinum mosaic tiles, every element of the design exudes glamour and luxury.  Perfecting the art of escape, the spa exudes subdued elegance, and ensures that each guest's experience is intimate, elegant and sophisticated; a delight to both body and soul.

Collezione Barbiere Shaving Range
A Cut Above

Collezione Barbiere, a range reserved exclusively for men, specifically designed to appeal to the elegant refined, modern man who is attentive to personal care and well being.  A collection of shaving essentials characterised by extraordinary innovative, elegant design.  Attractive to look at and pleasant to use, Collezione Barbiere stands out in the bathroom, a tasteful reflection of Italian elegance and savoir vivre.  The range is delicately perfumed with Colonia fragrance that combines richly textured, comfortable products with extraordinary innovative, elegantly designed accessories.  An unadulterated expression of a taste for quality.   

Give Back Give Kiehl's
Introducing limited edition Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion

As part of the Kiehl's Gives Back initiative, Kiehl's has created a limited edition Superbly Resorative Argan body lotion to support Waterkeeper Alliance for clean water and strong communities.  Waterkeeper Alliance uses powerful advocacy grounded in science and law to tackle significant local, national and international environmental issues that affect our waterways, protecting and cleaning up water worldwide.  Kiehl's in partnership with Adrian Grenier, Erykah Badu, Kelly Slater and Parsons The New School for Design, has created a limited edition of Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, of which 100% of the net profits will go to the Waterkeeper Alliance.  Each individual has designed a unique label for the product that both expresses the initiative of environmental responsbility and a unique personality.  The lotion itself helps improve skin's resilience and texture, leaves skin soft with a healthy-looking sheen and is formulated with a naturally-derived preservative system. 

Cellular Cream Platinum Rare
Pure, Rare, Eternal

The most precious metal on earth now empowers your most precious asset. Your skin.
Modern science has shown Platinum to be not only one of the rarest elements on earth, but most astonishing in its abilities: impervious to time, incapable of being oxidized by air, so precious, all of it that has ever been mined could fit in a single room. Ten tons of ore net just a single ounce, and that ounce sells for more than gold.

When La Prairie scientists discovered that Platinum had the incredible ability to bond with human skin, they knew the implications were tremendous. As development of the formula progressed, even more possibilities for benefits emerged, as Platinum revealed its amazing ability to synergize with other ingredients, enhancing their qualities.

La Prairie’s distillation of the rarefied powers and pleasures of Platinum into an extravagant anti-aging masterpiece is the most exciting advance in skin science of this decade. The result is Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, a skin-transforming formula that recharges the skin’s electrical balance with pure Platinum to ensure ageless performance, protects the skin’s DNA, and replenishes moisture continuously for a look of soft splendor.
This is pure science at its best offering unparalleled benefits; quite simply, the skin looks, feels and moves like younger skin.

The Blue Lagoon
Energy for Life

The Blue Lagoon, Iceland spa; a place where guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater.  It is no surprise that the readers of “Conde Nast Traveller” voted Blue Lagoon as the best medical spa worldwide. For five consecutive years Blue Lagoon has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and marinas.

The water’s temperature is 37-39°C / 98-102°F. The lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours. Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater with its unique natural ingredients, silica (for strengthening), minerals (for revitalising) and algae (for anti-aging) is the foundation of Blue Lagoon skin care. The geothermal seawater is known for its healing power and beneficial effect on the skin. The Blue Lagoon natural ingredients are harvested from the natural source using environmentally friendly green methods. The methods represent a perfect harmony between nature and science. They ensure we can use what nature brings us in a clean and safe way to contribute to our health, wellness and beauty.

Spa treatments and massages are also available in extraordinary environments. The treatments take place both inside and in the lagoon itself, in the open air. Blue Lagoon skin care products are used in all treatments. In-water spa treatments take place on a specially designed wooden bench. Massages are performed on a mattress in the lagoon. Floating in the mineral-rich water, in close proximity to the Blue Lagoon’s extraordinary environment, surrounded by the natural elements and pure Icelandic air, is a unique experience for body and mind.

The Blue Lagoon brand also offers its unique range of skin care products based on Blue Lagoon ingredients and high-performance formulas.  The products are available both perfume free and with a fresh Blue Lagoon fragrance that connects you with Iceland´s purity and freshness.  The Blue Lagoon 3 - step energy program is designed to help you enjoy the full benefits of this unique Icelandic skin care. It is based on 3 fundamental elements  to cleanse, boost and nourish. Iceland's energy and balance become a part of your lifestyle. Your skin feels pure, rejuvenated, glowing with energy.  The range is available in shops located at Blue Lagoon, in Reykjavík city center, at Keflavík International Airport, in the Nordic capitals and at selected Saks Fifth Avenu stores in the United States. 

Alford & Hoff
Luxury skin care for men

Introducing the first luxury men’s skin care brand that meets the needs of today’s modern man. Alford & Hoff products were developed user their Sirtuin-Activating complex. A unique blend of antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids and minerals proven to promote cell longevity and revitalise the skin.

As a gifted athlete Barry Alford had always been concerned about his body’s performance and that included skin care. He contact Jefferson Hoffman, a teammate who had the same athletically driven mindset and shared the same interest in quality skin care products for men. Together they recognised the potential to create a new market for men’s luxury skin care and to create a lifestyle brand that was directed to the new generation of men who are driven by performance, excellence and success. They formed Alford & Hoff, Inc and began research and development of a full men’s product line based on the Sirtuin-activating process.

The Chelsea Club
London's Finest Health Club

The Chelsea Club, generally regarded as London’s finest health club for adults, combines first class facilities and services with space, style and a friendly relaxed atmosphere.  The health club, which has recently reopend after a refurbishment, features a spa, swimming pool, four individual treatment rooms, a football pitch-sized gym and a gigantic bar.

The club has three spacious, comprehensively equipped fitness rooms: one for cardiovascular workouts, one for resistance work, and one for Kinesis - all using Techo Gym equipment, with experienced trainers always on hand to assist members, provide tailored fitness programmes and personal training sessions. There is even a private running track round the building the first floor. 

The two studios are perfect for  yoga, pilates, spinning, pump and other classes, with teachers and instructors amongst the best in their fields; Inspirational and motivational, enabling members to mix their favourite studio classes into their health and fitness programme.

The spectacular 25m swimming pool, beneath a double storey atrium, is heaven for everyone who enjoys swimming. Whether it’s a few gentle lengths before a steam or serious lane swimming as part of your workout. Or members can simply relax in the poolside Jacuzzi.

The Escape Spa offers an enticing array of treatments and massages in four luxurious treatment rooms.  It's the perfect environment for a relaxing aromatherapy massage, sports massage or beauty treatment, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday London life.

The club even has a recently installed indoor golf simulator.  . No matter if you’re a beginner learning how to hold a club, or a pro perfecting your follow-through, you’ll find the 3-D simulation impressively realistic and accurate. The simulator’s built in hardware will carefully analyse your swing so you and your instructor can easily indentify and address any wayward motion. For beginners, this is a great way to quickly improve your game since an entire golf course is easily accessible on a daily basis.

In order to retain its position as London’s finest health club for adults, membership numbers are strictly limited to ensure the club exclusivity and high service levels. The environment remains an uncrowded, and a civilised place to visit at any time of day, every day of the week.

Kyoku For Men
The masculine epoch has arrived

" Just as man has acquired certain qualities in becoming himself, the masculine ideal has mirrored this progression.  Masculinity must cross the metaphorical bridge of vanity into its own heightened state, resulting in Kyoku - the climax of masculinity. "

                                                    - Asim M. Akhtar -  Founder of Kyoku for Men

Kyoku for Men is a new grooming range available online and is now on the shelves of Selfridges on London's Oxford Street. 

The Kyoku products pride themselves in designing their products specifically with a man’s skin in mind. Not only using cutting-edge grooming technology but also pure ingredients such as green tea leaf, bamboo and ginseng.