06.03.08
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A new brand from Thymes, called Beauty of Bathing, honors bathing rituals from around the world. The
premier collection, Coco Monoi, includes bath oil, eau de parfum and body crème, and is inspired by an ancient Polynesian tradition of soaking gardenia flowers in coconut oil. Two-part set-up boxes are printed and wrapped in textural 50% wool paper. A stamped medallion hangs from the hand-tied, obi-inspired knot. Each bottle is decorated with a frosted gradation of color beginning in deep emerald green, transitioning upward to a delicate pink, and overlaid with a modern floral design inspired by Tahitian vegetation. Each bottle is different from the next and all containers are glass, with the exception of the shower gel ($45-$75). More info: www.beautyofbathing.com More info: www.marykay.com
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3 Daughters Cosmetics, LLC, has launched a campaign in the U.S. and Canada for S-Schwartz, manufacturers of beauty products in Israel for more than 30 years. The line includes natural body creams, lotions, oils, soaps, hair care and more, enriched with natural properties native to Israel, such as honey, milk, olive oil, pomegranate and Dead Sea salts. Packaging is manufactured in Israel and reflects Israeli culture. Products contain anti-aging complexes, anti-inflammatories, vitamins and sunscreen, and are not animal-tested. More info: www.3daughterscosmetics.com
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La Prairie’s Anti-Aging Stress Cream ($190), a cellular anti-wrinkle complex, is designed to lessen the appearance of deeper lines and wrinkles immediately, and achieve dramatic results with continuous application. Enhanced with a natural mushroom complex and active plant extracts, the combination of ingredients works to create a firming and lifting effect. Long-term use, according to a brand spokesperson, rejuvenates the skin, both visibly and structurally. Skin’s hydration, moisture content and cushion is said to be noticeably improved. More info: www.laprairie.com
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For her entry into the perfume world, Brazilian fashion designer Isabela Capeto wanted something as original as the clothes she’s known for. She partnered with Brazil’s Perfumaria Phebo and Carmita Magalhaes from the French perfume house Mane to create what’s touted as Brazil’s first luxury perfume (30ml bottle; $80). The exclusive bottle, inspired by Capeto’s logo, won the Worldstar worldwide design award for best perfume packaging in 2007. The button-faced red doll pays tribute to Capeto’s constant inspiration in her childhood and the extensive use of embroidery throughout her collections. Even the website is adorable. The fragrance is available at Isabel Capeto
boutiques in Brazil and at Bendel’s in Manhattan. More info: www.isabelacapeto.com.br
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Every Starring…! fragrance (1oz/30ml, $40; 10ml roll-on bottle, $20), created by celebrity sisters Ashley and Courtney Peldon, is handcrafted and blended to create a unique scent experience. Made with skin-soothing coconut oil and certified organic jojoba oil, each fragrance comes in an imported, handmade Italian glass perfume bottle, complete with a surprise natural star gemstone inside! Your bottle might contain: agate, aventurine, carnelian, jasper, obsidian, opaline, quartz, tigereye, or unakite! Scents include: Girl Next Door, Diva, Hollywood Royalty and The Vixen. More info: www.starringfragrances.com
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MAC’s new Neo Sci-Fi collection features space-age divas and out-of-this world neon orange compacts and cases perfect for a hot summer’s day. A range of products, in shades from hot fluorescents to subdued buffs, beiges and flesh tones are named accordingly, with lipsticks ($14) in colors such as Sci-Fi Delity; lipglass ($14) in Naked Space; eyeshadow ($14) in Magnetic Fields; sheertone shimmer blush ($17.50) in Spaced Out; and nail lacquer ($10) in Neon 8. More info: www.maccosmetics.com
