You’ve heard a thousand and one reasons why you should apply sunscreen, and now you are ready to make a purchase. The only problem is: there are at least 5 different SPF brands all promising to shield your skin from the sun. Even more confusing are terms like UVA/UVB/Broad Spectrum, PA+, mineral,…
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Cannabis is the New Luxury
In 2020, American rapper and businessman Jay-Z launched his cannabis brand, Monogram and it immediately caused a buzz in the media. Jay-Z has quite the reputation for launching or rebuilding premium brands successfully – in the same year, he sold half of his champagne company, Ace of Spades…
Louis Vuitton has Produced its Most Expensive Luxury Scent Yet
Oud is the world’s most expensive material that can be used in the production of perfumes. Louis Vuitton used it for its latest fragrance, Pur Oud, making it 10% of its total formula. The Opulence of Oud Oud itself is derived from agarwood, a type of fungus-ridden wood in an otherwise healthy tre…
Maison 21G will Allow You Choose the Notes of Your Perfume
Tucked in a quaint district along Duxton Hill is Maison21G, the brainchild of Johanna Monange, who has over two decades of experience under her belt as a fragrance designer for numerous brands and companies like Lancôme, Armani and the International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF). If you were to bu…
ASPIRE Review: Choosing the Best of New Roja Collection Might Be a Challenge
This March, Roja Parfums, maker of some of the best luxury perfumes in the world, launched a new collection of seven scents for women. Named Essence de Parfum, this new collection is more than a combination of fragrances: each bottle of perfume is a savoury ode to a particular type of woman. Sele…
ASPIRE Valentine Edit (Day 12): Luxury Candles by Vela Negra
It is two days to Valentine’s Day, and trust me when I say that it is not too early to start setting the mood and getting into the spirit of the day. To help you achieve that, we are sharing with you gift ideas from Vela Negra. Close your eyes. Imagine you are in a […]
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ASPIRE Valentine Edit (Day 8): Self Love Essentials by Montaigne Place
It’s day 8 of our special feature for Valentine’s this year, and so far, we have given you different ideas – some unusual, and some not so much. We have shared suggestions on what to do indoors here and here; ideas for outdoor activities here, here and here, and, gifts to share here, here a…
ASPIRE Valentine Edit (Day 2): Perfumes by Montaigne Place
This article is a part of a 14-day series. If you missed the first story, you can catch it here. What do you do after you have pampered your body and mind, and are feeling all refreshed and relaxed on Valentine’s day? Of course, you dress up for an exciting outing with your significant other, [&h…
ASPIRE Valentine Edit (Day 1): Balinese Massage by The Wellness Box
Hello February! We are in the month of love! Regardless of the tempestuous waves of uncertainty that is the still-raging pandemic and its other related consequences, we are sure of one thing: Valentine’s day this year is going to be way different than anything we have become used to. An unfortuna…
Are Skincare-Makeup Hybrids the Future of Cosmetics?
When the Coronavirus hit the cosmetics industry, it did not only affect sales; it shook its very foundations. Before the world of makeup had to grapple with a virus that forced everybody indoors, effectively putting a temporary stop to any reason to dress up and make up, reports were revealing a …