Beauty is a business that caters to every budget imaginable - for every save there’s also a product to splurge on. And while not everyone agrees with the saying ‘you get what you pay for’ it certainly rings true of the following beauty indulgences:
Tom Ford
A man well versed in sex appeal, Tom Ford’s fragrance range is as sensual as it gets. Jasmin Rouge is an exotic offering that partners florals with spices - combining the smell of sambac jasmine with Indian ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. Ylang ylang, Italian broom flower, neroli, vanilla bean and leather also make a heady appearance in the perfume, which is housed in a ruby red bottle.
SK-II are synonymous with luminous skin, with the brand’s LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream no exception. Youthfulness is at the heart of the product, which attempts to refine texture and plump the complexion by boosting hydration levels. 12 hours of moisture are promised thanks to a combo of concentrated ingredients that include niacinamide, hexapeptide, di-peptide, yeast peptide and rose absolute - boosting skin elasticity and stimulating biological activity.
La Mer
La Mer’s latest indulgence is the Renewal Oil - a multipurpose offering that can be used however you choose. The anti-ageing oil is formed with eucalyptus and sesame oils, as well as the Miracle Broth™ found in all of La Mer’s products. Primarily targeting wrinkles and fine lines, the sea-sourced nutrients in the oil reduce existing levels of dryness and can be used alone or added to moisturiser for boosted hydration.
Jo Malone London
Candles may err on the indulgent side - particularly when they are a 2.5kg scented offering from room fragrance powerhouse Jo Malone London. The Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Luxury Candle promises 230 hours of burning time, with a fruity scent of pomegranate, raspberry, casablanca lily, guaiac wood and amber.
Guinot
A brand renowned for scientific influence, Guinot’s Time Logic Age Serum is a particularly technical anti-ageing offering. The serum stimulates cellular regeneration and boosts cell energy metabolism thanks to the incorporation of ATP. The product also utilises actinergie for increased cellular oxygenation, as well as Cellular Life Complex which contains 56 active ingredients for regeneration, and vitamins C and E.
Kerstin Florian
Powerful botanicals are incorporated into the Kerstin Florian Caviar Age-Defence Créme to help fight the signs of ageing on the face and neck. The deeply nourishing cream attacks fine lines and wrinkles via its lengthy ingredients list, which also involves protein-rich caviar to regenerate and hydrate.
Essenze by Ermenegildo Zegna
Heady is at the heart of the Ermenegildo Zegna range of fragrances. The Javanese Patchouli perfume is a part of the brand’s exclusive collection of five signature fragrances. It features a contrast of hot and cold facets of patchouli, with the scent also containing pink pepper, Italian bergamot, tonka bean and cedar wood.
Elemis
A product that evokes memories of the tropics, the Elemis Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow is a scrub scented with coconut and frangipani. Mineral rich salts and hibiscus slough away dead skin cells, brightening skin in the process. Coconut oil blended with Tahitian monoi oil melts into the skin on contact, sealing in moisture and boosting hydration levels.
Sisley Paris
High-end botanical institution Sisley Paris has been a leader in the beauty industry for the past 30 years. The brand’s Black Rose Cream Mask is a luxe indulgence to boost skin luminosity in just 15 minutes. Active ingredients of black rose, alkekengi calyx, vitamin E, red vine leaf, chlorella and geranium essential oil plump and moisturise the complexion.
