Lucire
The global fashion magazine March 28, 2024 
Out now: Lucire issue 48, with free shipping for UK and US

Vegan and cruelty-free pampering from the Body Shop this season

April 28, 2017/13.20

For this upcoming season, we have a list of must-haves from the Body Shop. They are products that we’ve selected and love from one of our favourite brands, with high-quality cruelty–free products and accessible prices.    For those who loved the classic Down to Earth palettes, the Body Shop brings a new product: customization eye-shadow […]

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Allbirds extends range with Wool Lounger shoes

April 26, 2017/13.29

Allbirds claims its latest Wool Lounger shoe has ‘soft wool, sleek lines, unstoppable comfort’.    Already known for the comfort of its existing Wool Runner shoe, the US-based, New Zealand-heritage brand introduced a second style earlier this month.    Environmentally friendly, the new shoes are breathable and made from the same super-fine New Zealand merino […]

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Enjoying a “beauty rest” at the Mondrian; and hair revival in Beverly Hills

April 24, 2017/13.03

Elyse Glickman Award show season may be over, and the Coachella fashion parade has run its course. However, Los Angeles’ first heatwave provided a convenient excuse to play hooky from pressing writing assignments to hit Charmed PR’s friendly little showcase of beauty products and a pick-me-up pedicure or manicure. The backdrop of the Mondrian Hotel’s […]

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Hooking up: Blu and Ministry of Sound; Kathy Ireland Worldwide and Larson-Juhl

April 22, 2017/12.14

John Phillips With vaping gaining greater acceptance, Blu, a leading e-cigarette brand, has teamed up with the Ministry of Sound in London. Celebrities attending the celebration of the partnership included Pixie Geldof, Nicola Roberts, Vanessa White, Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey, with DJs Hernan Catteneo and Nick Warren performing.    Another partnership this week saw […]

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Kérastase enters natural hair care market with Aura Botanica range; Toni Garrn spokesmodel

April 20, 2017/3.49

Kérastase has introduced its Aura Botanica line in New Zealand, featuring a shampoo (Bain Micellaire), retailing at NZ$48, a conditioner (Soin Fondamental), NZ$52, a treatment (Concentre Essentiel), NZ$79, and an oil mist (Essence d’Éclat), NZ$70. The collection is, on average, 98 per cent natural in origin—a first for this L’Oréal brand—and includes pure hand-pressed Samoan […]

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Liv Tyler explores Tokyo during Belstaff flagship store opening

April 19, 2017/11.56

It’s Liv Tyler’s year, from becoming a new Mum last July to a renaissance in the public eye with a role in HBO’s The Leftovers. The actress will appear later this year in a campaign for Triumph, but in the meantime, she’s continuing her ambassadorial role for Belstaff.    This time last year, we saw […]

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Tailor Renew: does exactly what it says on the box

April 18, 2017/14.20

Tailor Skincare’s Renew is a probiotic serum that’s already picked up an Innovation Award for Best Formulation from the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Chemists. For the service of our readers, we put it to the test, as we do with other products that come across our desk.    In the case of Renew, I […]

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Mandy Moore, Priyanka Chopra, Taylor Swift, Riley Keough among sexiest celebs on Victoria’s Secret list

April 13, 2017/17.28

Above: Riley Keough is on Victoria’s Secret’s ‘What Is Sexy?’ list, as its sexiest break-out star. Victoria’s Secret has released its 2017 ‘What Is Sexy?’ list, with Mandy Moore, Priyanka Chopra, Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie and Riley Keough among the celebrities named.    On social media, netizens voted for their Sexiest Social Stars, naming Tone […]

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