1931: The Dorchester Skin Caviar Ritual by La Prairie
There are few London addresses that do grandeur quite like The Dorchester. Beneath the flowers, marble and old-school glamour, The Dorchester Spa has now welcomed La Prairie as its official skincare partner, bringing one of the world’s most prestigious beauty houses into the hotel’s wider spa offering. Both La Prairie and The Dorchester share a […]
Chantecaille The Lion Collection
Chantecaille has had conservation at the heart of its mission from the very beginning. Since its inception in 1997, the company was clear about its strict clean and botanical formulation ethos and its cruelty free policy. In 2006, after founder Sylvie Chantecaille noticed that the annual migration of Monarch butterflies to her East Hampton garden […]
Inside Chanel Grand Parfumer
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking part in a Chanel Grand Parfumer Masterclass. a complimentary, bookinng-only one-on-one service conducted at elite spaces such as the the Harrods Perfume Salon in London and Brown Thomas in Dublin. The first thing that caught my attention is that, instead of being asked straight away, […]
Life in the sunshine
A day at a beach club may feel wonderfully carefree, but sun, salt water and chlorine can quickly leave their mark on both skin and hair. High-factor protection is essential, as is regular reapplication after swimming, while hair needs its own defence against UV exposure, dryness, salt and pool chemicals. Cleansing, hydration and nourishment all […]
High Performance Grooming Gifts
Looking for Father’s Day grooming gifts for men that feel useful, luxurious and genuinely effective? This edit brings together skincare that delivers, smart shaving tools and refined fragrances designed to upgrade his daily routine. LA PRAIRIE Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift For men already invested in skincare, this is a serious Father’s Day upgrade. La […]
Thermage FLX Body and Face
For those not quite ready for needles, fillers or anything with a recovery diary, Thermage FLX may be a very interesting proposition. This skin tightening and contouring treatment for face and body uses radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper, collagen-rich layers of the skin, prompting a tightening response and encouraging new collagen formation over time. […]
Hair Mesotherapy with Dr George Roman
Hair loss can have serious effects on mental health. Hair is closely linked to personal identity, youth and attractiveness, and its decline can have a profound impact, causing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social withdrawal and even body dysmorphic disorder. The main causes of hair loss in both men and women are genetics, ageing and hormonal […]
Notes on Spring
Spring calls for a shift towards freshness, lightness and renewed vigor. As such, this edit moves away from the heavy and spicy scents of winter and replaces them with citrus and green notes, soft florals and sunlit ambers, each one chosen to bring a different mood to the season. TOM FORD Soleil Blanc Parfum A […]
The Skin Architect
Endolift is a non-surgical medical treatment that brightens, tightens, and promotes collagen production, with a hair-thin laser fibre reaching targeted layers to restore tension and lift from the inside out. Dr Maria Faria, from Nova Aesthetic Clinic in London, explains: “Think of your face like a building: skincare paints the walls, fillers add furniture, but […]
A New Year Reset for the Face
Cold weather, festive indulgence and disrupted routines can have lasting effects on the skin. Dr Georges Roman, leading cosmetic doctor and skin specialist, explains how to repair the damage and reset skin health within weeks. “It is all due to inflammation and dehydration,” states Dr Roman in a very matter-of-fact manner. “Everything about winter and […]
