Have you ever experienced a Roja? Well, I have, and it would not be an exaggeration to anyone who owns a Roja and already knows about the wonderful fantasy that is a Roja scent. For its latest launch, Apex by Roja, the maxim ‘experience is the best teacher’ is the only fitting description. On Sep…
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5 Great Skincare Products for the 40s and Over
Congratulations on hitting the big 40! You are almost certain you know all the things you love and hate, and while you may still be unsure of what the future holds, you’re a bit more confident about who you are and where you’re going. Oh! and you may also begin to notice the appearance of [&helli…
Swoon-Worthy Fenty Beauty Products As It Officially Launches in Africa
By now, you must have heard that Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is launching officially in select African countries on May 27, 2022. But if you haven’t, well, you heard it here first: Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin will now be available in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.…
No. 1 de Chanel epitomises Current Trends in the Beauty Industry
Is clean beauty the latest trend to watch out for this 2022? The jury is still out, but if Chanel’s latest cosmetic and skincare line, No. 1 de Chanel, is anything to go by, then the answer might well be ‘yes.’ Last year, skincare reigned supreme in continuation of a movement that had gained stre…
Want to Upgrade Your Skincare Routine? You should read This First
Skincare once again topped the beauty chart in 2020 when a good number of us, after countless zoom and other online meetings, suddenly realised that our skin (read: face) was not as great as we thought it was pre-lockdown when it was commonplace to slap on make-up for every interaction and activi…
Hermès Continues Beauty Range with its First Nail Enamel and Hand Care Collection
In 2020, Hermès Beauty launched a lipstick collection and went on to drop a blush collection early this year. Now, it is expanding its beauty range with the unveiling of Les Mains Hermès – a new collection of hand care objects that include colourful enamels in a variety of shades; a base coat; a …
The First-Ever Moncler Fragrances Come in Bottles Truly Personalised for You
You have heard of personalised fragrances and personalised bottles, but, Moncler wants to give you an even more intimate experience with its new perfume bottles. They come in customisable LED screens that can display personalised messages of your choice. In what is a first for the Italian outwear…
Dior Spa Makes a Debut at the Cheval Blanc Hotel of La Samaritaine
If you’re still undecided on whether to plan your next vacation to LVMH’s La Samaritaine, Cheval Blanc – its luxury hotel for visitors staying over – is hoping its latest addition of the Dior spa to its offerings, as well as a 98.42ft-long indoor heated swimming pool featuring huge L…
6 Ways to Get Proactive with Your Anti-Aging Skincare Routine
While we can all agree that what is on the inside is more important than what is on the outside, it would be downright disingenuous to say that looking good is not as necessary. Beauty products work wonders but are no substitute for blemish-free, firm and supple skin. One of the ways to keep your…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: How to Include a Retinol Serum in Your Skincare Routine
Retinol is arguably the most integral ingredient for a smooth, radiant, youthful complexion. A derivative of vitamin A, retinol is an ingredient you’ve most likely heard of, but it’s become so ubiquitous in the world of skincare that you may not be able to pinpoint exactly why you’re supposed to …