What makes a product iconic? That was the question we asked as we edited this year’s list of the 100 most iconic beauty products of all time. Though every lipstick, mascara, hair spray, and cleanser on the list deserves its moment in the sun, there are a few key beauty icons who have earned to have their stories (legends?) expanded on in greater detail. First up: a mini history behind Chanel No. 5 perfume. Maybe you’ve never worn Chanel No. 5—but you know…
It’s not only our sartorial choices that are being directly influenced by nostalgia for the Nineties and Noughties – the decades when consumption was slower and fashions brasher; it’s making its mark on our olfactive associations, too, with popular perfumes from the decades trending once more. According to various beauty retailers, searches and sales are spiking for iconic fragrances synonymous with those times. “Sales of some of the Noughties’ most popular fragrances are on the rise as people embrace everything…
Supermodel and philanthropist Iman has launched her first ever fragrance, an ode to her late husband David Bowie, and their fairytale partnership. Called Love Memoir, the pandemic project pays tribute to their marriage of 24 years both in its concept and composition. The notes celebrate Iman’s memories with Bowie, from vetiver, which he wore the day they met and thereafter; to bergamot and blackberry, bringing to mind the Florence countryside where they wed; and rose, a nod to his British heritage. The…
Have you wondered why the scent of your perfume only lasts for like two hours max before it starts to fade away? Hate to break it to you, but the answer is in exactly how (and where) you’re applying your perfume, and you’re probably doing it wrong. (I know, I’ve been there.) Don’t stress though, because I’ve compiled a list of 17 easy fragrance hacks to help you figure out how to apply perfume and make it last for hours so you smell…
Fall makes us think about changes. At a certain point, it looks like a new year or a new period in our life has just started. We tend to change stuff, develop new ideas or opt for new things that make us happy. There is no better time than fall to go for a new perfume that will boost your mood and your desire for change. New scents have already been launched. As soon as you get the September issue…
We all see what clothes celebs wear, we know what beauty products they use, but have you ever wondered what your fave celeb actually smells like? It sounds kinda creepy, but we wanted to know! So, from Rihanna’s iconic fragrance to Hailey Baldwin’s unisex fave, here are the fragrances celebrities love and wear daily. 1. Chrissy Teigen’s Cult Classic: Dior Hypnotic Poison Notes: Bitter almond, caraway spice, jasmine, cinnamon, tuberose, vanilla, musk, and mosses Vibe: Luxurious, rich, hypnotizing – perfect for date night! Chrissy Teigen’s signature…
Consider your Mother’s Day shopping handled, courtesy of our favorite Momager. Today, KKW Beauty Fragrance announced the launch of KKW x KRIS, the first fragrance collaboration between Kim Kardashian West and Kris Jenner. This perfume partnership comes just in time for the holiday and follows several collabs between Kim and other members of the Kardashian clan. “Creating a fragrance together with Kim just in time for Mother’s Day was magical! We’ve talked about doing this for years, so to see our…
I have always been a fan of fragrances and I prefer using different ones depending on the season, on my mood and on the kind of activity I will be going: it can be a simple girl’s night out, a cocktail party or a romantic dinner. I am more into light perfumes where flower notes are the ones dominating. I want to be surrounded by a scent that unifies with my body, like coming out of the shower and just…
The best way to spend free time is reading books, because we love the unknown and every story that we read somehow takes us in a different world and we would like to be the protagonists. Somehow, the stories that we read stay with us for quite some time, but we are also fond of stories of other people’s lives, the ones that have lived in a different time period, but are still remembered nowadays. We enjoy reading about the…
Spring has finally arrived, but to some of us it seems like it’s still winter, as the weather is messing with our nerves. During the day the heat becomes quite unbearable, but in the evening it looks like the Night King from Game of Thrones has stepped in our way. But this doesn’t mean that we should not consider making a few changes. March is always perfect for thinking about the way we look and what we can do to…
