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Decléor Paris' new sun care range,
Aroma Sun (2), is specially created to help boost
sun protection, protect skin under all types of sun exposure and
take you from the first light of day break to the last glimpse of
sun before nightfall. With aromatherapy at the very heart of each
sun care product, every Aroma Sun formula captures all of the protective
effectiveness of an exclusive cocktail of essential oils including
rose damascena, Roman chamomile and geranium. The Stick Solaire
Haute Protection (0·3 oz, US$20)
conveniently touch-ups sensitive areas and softens skin in addition
to providing high protection against harmful sun rays. The Laît
Autobronzant Hydratant FPS 8 (4·2 fl oz, US$35)
can be used all over body and the line's Spray Autobronzant Hydratant
Express (5 fl oz, US$35) is an
easy to use self-tanner that colours the skin in one to two hours
while promoting an even tan and providing long-lasting hydration.
The new Decléor Aroma Sun range is available at select department
stores, spas and salons nationwide and at www.sephora.com.
For more information, visit www.decleor.com.
MenScience Androceuticals' TIO2 Sunblock
with SPF 30 (3), the latest addition to their family
of professional-grade ('androceutical') products for men, is chock
full of ingredients that are good for your skin, including titanium
dioxide (which acts as a physical and chemical blocker starving
off the most dangerous rays, including ultraviolet light) and allantoin
(a superior anti-irritant and soothing agent of botanical origin).
Combined with al, green tea and vitamin E, these ingredients
play an important role in defending against free radicals, while
calming and moisturizing stressed skin. Menscience Androceuticals
is available in fine spa and salons nationwide. Spa and salon professionals
may call 1 800 608-MENS for more information.
Notorious for giving Hollywood that golden glow,
celebrity make-up artist Scott Barnes has just added two
new products to his A-list product line-up: the flawless formulations
of Scott Barnes Self Tan Mist (4) and Self
Tan Cream (US$33 each). Self Tan
Mist is a clear sunless tanning spray for the face and body that
offers non-sticky application and perfectly golden skin. The foolproof
spray gently mists skin for a streak-free, even faux tan
that lasts for days. Scott Barnes Self Tan Cream provides a more
intense tan with the first application and leaves skin glowing with
a hint of shimmer
instantly. The cream formula leaves a super-fine
gold dusting on skin, while also working to moisturize and soothe
the skin with al, chamomile and glycerin. Both products feature
full strength sunless tanning with a refreshingly fragrant aroma
of a unique green tea blend. Available at select Saks Fifth Avenue
stores and at www.scottbarnes.com.
Mr Barnes' tip on achieving the perfect self-tan:
always moisturize skin thoroughly. Next, apply either Self Tan Mist
or Self Tan Cream to clean, dry, exfoliated skin and make sure to
use sparingly on rough areas such as elbows, knees and ankles. Dry
thoroughly. If you're in a rush, try using a blow dryer to speed
up the drying process.
Stuck in a drafty office while everyone else is
out catching some rays? Trapped in a no-sun zone and having serious
thought of hari-kari? Then comfort yourself and fool everyone else
by giving yourself a self-tan with a Comodynes Self-Tanning Towelette
for face and body (packs of eight, US$13·99).
Each hypoallergenic towelette, when applied properly, will give
you a natural, even, streak-free tan guaranteed to inspire jealousy.
First-time users are generally advised to avoid direct contact with
eyes and hair root, wash hands after use and wait for 10 minutes
before getting dressed. To maintain your tan, repeat the use every
three or four days. At www.drugstore.com
and www.beautysak.com.
Play it safe with Nivea this season. Nivea
for Men Daily Protective Lotion SPF 15 (US$5·99)
offers effective UVA and UVB
sunscreen to guard environmental stresses like wind and sun, plus
it's oil-free, enriched with Vitamin E and al and delivers
super-hydration to the skin. Daily use helps keep skin protected
and moisturized. Nivea for Men Revitalizing Lotion Q10 (US$8·99,
6) is a unique lotion designed for tired, stressed skin.
Formulated with skin's own Coenzyme Q10, it revitalizes the skin,
leaving it fit, firm and healthy, with a fast absorbing SPF
15 to guard against the sun's damaging rays and premature skin ageing.
The OcéaBronze Collection from Phytocéane
lets your skin benefit from the best of the sun while protecting
it from UV ray aggression. Free radicals
are blocked by a protective shield formed on epidermal cells and
this unique, anti-free radical ingredient works like a bodyguard
for the skin against UV aggression
that causes free radicals, and efficiently helps prevent premature
ageing of the skin.
Looking good is always the first option; therefore
a good shave in the morning is a requirement you can't slack off
on during the summer months. We recommend the new men-u Ultimate
Shaving Kit (8) from Avatar International LLC.
The kit consists of the men-u Shave Crème (US$16·99)
(a creamy lather that moisturizes, and with added silicone lubricants,
hair is lifted and softened causing less resistance), the men-u
Barbière Shave Brush and Stand, used to exfoliate
and generate a rich creamy lather, allowing the closest shave possible,
the men-u Face Wash (US$11·99),
a cleanser that keeps the face moisturized while providing healing
elements and the men-u Facial Moisturiser Lift (US$18·99),
an aftershave balm and moisturizer in one non-greasy formula that
quickly absorbs to a matte finish, helping to replace lost moisture
and reduce redness post shave. All men-u products are available
in the finest barber shops, salons, spas, men's clothing stores
and skincare retailers, at www.men-uusa.com
or by calling 1 800 987-6790.
Lierac Paris' new Thekoa Self Tanning
Spray with Henna (US$55, 9)
produces a never-before-seen replica of the much-desired natural
tan. Formulated according to ancient beauty secrets from the fabled
Mediterranean town of Thekoa, the Self Tanning Spray creates a holistic
experience for the mind and the body, with its light, beachy scent
taking your mind to exotic shores, as the all-natural pigments in
pure henna and eclipta alba give your skin a gorgeous Riviera glow.
A true vacation in a bottle, Thekoa Self Tanning Spray gives you
the look and feel of the islands with a simple spritz. Available
at the Caron boutique (675 Madison Avenue, New York), select spas,
www.drugstore.com and Duane
Reade locations. Call 1 877 5-LIERAC
for your nearest location.
Exuviance Skin Healthy Sunless Tanning Mousse
(3·4 fl oz, US$24, 7),
an oil-free, fragrance-free, colour-free mousse, works within a
few hours to produce a natural-looking, even tan on the face and
body and achieve colour that lasts several days without exposing
skin to the harmful effects of the sun. Exuviance products are available
at 1 800 225-9411 and www.neostrata.com.
Fake Bake has created the Face (2
oz, US$22·99, 10), the
only self-tanner on the market with peptides to help fight wrinkles,
prevent fine lines, increase collagen and elastin production, all
while delivering a golden bronzed tan. The Face contains Matrixyl-3000,
the hottest new ingredient from France that reduces the appearance
of wrinkles without the side effects of irritation one could expect
from a retinol and botanicals to ensure that it leaves the skin
velvety smooth. The product goes on sheer and darkens within minutes
for an even, natural-looking golden brown tan. Fake Bake recommends
applying the Face at night before retiring and then rinsing in the
morning with warm water. Available this summer at Sephora and online
at www.sephora.com.
B. Kamins Chemist is known for its fine
range of scientifically formulated skin care, packed with patented
ingredients and exclusive formulations. While the line has always
been unisex in its nature, the case can be made for developing a
product specifically for men. And now there is. B. Kamins Chemist
Male (11) is an easy-to-use line that starts off with
cleansers for the hair and face and is topped off with a light SPF
moisturizer, Rx for the eyes and an après-shave like
no other. This new line of products, like all the others already
in the range, is available at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago,
the Spa at Camelback Inn, the Lake Austin Spa Resort, Topnotch at
Stowe Resort and Spa, Vida Wellness Fairmont Chateau Whistler, by
calling 1 888 BKAMINS (252-6467) or
at www.bkamins.com.
For those 'angels with dirty faces', Billy
Jealousys Bar None Face Wash (6 oz, US$18,
12) with its heady fusion of exfoliating antioxidants that
invigorates and leaves your most important asset ready to face the
day and the night. It removes dead skin, uproots ingrown hairs,
and preps your face for a smooth shave. When it's time to refresh
from stress, cleanse and nourish your skin with Ocean Front Body
Wash (8 oz, US$18). It'll leave
you smooth and clean and ready to moisturize. Plus you'll smell
just too good for school, and that's a good thing! For more information
about Billy Jealousy and product availability visit www.billyjealousy.com.
Aubrey Organics Sun Shade SPF 15, 12, 8
and 4 for all skin types (4 oz, US$7·75
each, 13) is a major part of the full line of natural, vegan
sun protection product line. Every Sun Shade product is formulated
with a gentle PABA ester base for
effective sun protection and is enriched with natural botanical
essences to keep skin moisturized under the sun. Sun Shade Ultra
15 helps improve skin texture with white birch extract, Sun Shade
Ultra 12 keeps your skin hydrated with organic jojoba and Rosa Mosqueta
oils. Sun Shade Ultra 8 is ideal for low sun exposure, and is enriched
with al vera to calm and soothe skin and Sun Shade Ultra 4,
the lightest formula in the line, contains skin-healing al
vera and Canadian willow herb extract to help reduce redness and
swelling caused by sun exposure. Available at natural health stores
across the country and at www.aubrey-organics.com.
G. M. Collin Paris' Luminance Concentrate
(5 fl oz, US$51) reduces the appearance
of pigmentation spots on the face, neck and hands by lightening
the complexion and making it more even and uniform. Recommended
for all skin types, it improves the skin's youthful look and slows
down the appearance of premature signs of skin aging (fine lines
and wrinkles). G. M. Collin Paris SPF 30 Total Sunblock (US$28)
has high sun protection that is particularly recommended for sun-sensitive
skin. It also reduces irritation, moisturizes and protects the skin
from premature sun-related aging.
The launch of the new G. M. Collin Paris Homme line makes
it the first derma-corrective skin care line available to men; and
like the parent line, it offers men breakthrough-moisturizing technology
with nanoemulsion (which allows for better and deeper penetration
of active ingredients). Both the Hydrating Cream (14) and
Hydrating Gel for normal, dry-alipidic or sensitive skin (1·7
fl oz, US$29·50 each) are specifically
enriched with copper peptides to destroy free radicals and promote
collagen and elastin synthesis. In addition, these pieces, as well
as the three others, are alcohol-free to best address the concerns
of those with very sensitive, intolerant or damaged skin. All these
pieces from all the G. M. Collin Paris lines are available in high-end
spas, salons and skin care clinics. To find the location nearest
you (in the United States), please call 1 800 341-1531; and in Canada,
call 1 800 361-1263.
The TePoema Environmental Shield SPF 20
(US$26, 15) from Tahitian NONI
International (TNI) features some
of the most exotic and natural ingredients I came across while working
on this column. It has Tahitian ginger extract (to protect against
sun-induced stress), kelp (to mineralize and provide a nutritive,
soothing effect on the skin), gotu kola (an healing phyto-active
known as 'tiger grass' since animals in the wild would roll in the
plant to heal their wounds), and Tumeric root extract (an healing
ointment also known as oceania saffron to relieve the effects of
sunburn). The end result is a light lotion that disappears into
the skin yet provides long- lasting SPF
and other protections from factors that can lead to skin cancer
and premature ageing. Available online at the company's online store
at www.tahitiannoni.com.
The Beverly Sassoon DermaPlex Therapie Skincare
System (US$300, 1) is a
programme backed by science and created by doctorsand proven
to work. It offers the synergy of the Rendon Rx Therapeutic Skincare
line, a dermatologist-created exfoliating peel and skin maintenance
system, and the miracle of OxyPlex, a product used by dermatologists
and plastic surgeons worldwide to speed skin restoration and enhance
cosmetic procedure results, which aptly demonstrates the power of
the Peel Today's weapon against sun-damaged and ageing skin, acne
and more. The six-week (non-office procedure) peel will help to
revitalize worn, aged and damaged skin. Sure, it's a bit extreme
but some of us need this treatment to what ails, namely life-defining
and changing skin imperfections, such as wrinkles, age spots, textural
changes and other signs of photoageing. And unlike 30-day-or-less
peel programmes, the at-home DermaPeel Complex regimen gives the
skin time to adapt, avoiding significant flaking and irritation
without sacrificing the effectiveness of the peel.
If you are looking to be at one with nature and
still achieve enviable summer skin, the new men's grooming line,
TTE (The Tiger's Eye) will spoil your skin with a line of
revitalizing, all-natural products formulated from the five natural
fruit acids (alphahydroxy acids) and al. The TTE
Natural Daylight Cream (2 oz, US$15)
is formulated with a well-rounded base of moisturizers and al
that is strong enough to protect even the toughest exteriors. Before
you head out for the day, a good start to your day includes using
the Purifying Seaweed Cleanser (2 oz, US$15,
16) will gently exfoliates and deep cleanses your skin, leaving
you feeling and looking smooth and refreshed. What you do after
that is clear up to you and your religious adviser. For more information
and where to buy, go to www.tigerseyeskincare.com.
Vitamin C works wonders on the inside and now
you can experience its miracles on the outside with the new and
exclusive Vitamin C Collection from Innovative Skincare
Clinical (17). Stabilized L-ascorbic aciddeveloped
by Dr Mustafa Omaris the key component and acts as a powerful
antioxidant to prevent UV-caused cellular
mutations and immuno-suppression. As an anti-inflammatory agent,
stabilized L-ascorbic acid also promotes healing. The collection
includes Super Serum (US$115), which
combines phenomenal ingredients to: increase collagen production
and cellular integrity; work as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
agent; hydrate the skin; control uneven pigmentation and acne; reduce
scar tissue; promote wound healing; and improve immunity. Products
are available at select doctor's offices, medical centres and medi-spas
and online at www.isclinical.com.
For most men, the trick to good healthy skin is
to have a plain, well-used generic bar of soap on the lip of your
bathroom sink-and a veritable thieves' bazaar of grooming products
hidden elsewhere from sight. But there is no shame in my game and
I am in love with the scrubs and polishes from the Jaime Earl
Skincare product line (18) and they are out in full view
in my bathroom. To purchase items from this line, go to the online
store at www.jaimeearl.com.
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