Cover The instantly recognisable Chanel Chance fragrance lineup has been building for 20 years (Photo: Chanel)
The instantly recognisable Chanel Chance fragrance lineup has been building for 20 years (Photo: Chanel)
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The best beauty products aren’t always new and trendy—they’re born from years of experience, iteration and reformulation
The world of beauty is constantly aflood with new innovations, new releases, new faces and new news. But longtime beauty-lovers know there is value in the tried and true, in the scents that evoke pure nostalgia and the creams that you grew up watching your mother use. The best things happen when old meets new; when time-honoured traditions meet innovative new formulations; when icons are recast in ways that keep them contemporary and relevant to a new audience. This month we’re looking at our favourite beauty products, across skincare and fragrance, that have a story to tell.
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A spring in your step: Chanel Chance Eau Splendide eau de parfum
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Chanel Chance Eau Splendide eau de parfum
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More than 20 years after its first debut, the Chanel fragrance Chance continues to surprise. Meet Chance Eau Splendide, the newest chapter in Chance’s story, created by Chanel perfumer-creator Olivier Polge. The fragrance is both fruity and floral, starting with a fresh raspberry accord and notes of rose and violet, over a sophisticated heart of rose geranium. Chance Eau Splendide’s delicate shade of purple makes a beautiful addition to the playful Chance lineup of instantly recognisable round bottles.
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Here comes the sun: Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF50
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Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF50
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Fans of Augustinus Bader’s brand of science-backed, deeply nourishing skincare, rejoice. The Sunscreen SPF50, powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC8® formulation, protects against UVA and UVB rays while also working to reduce signs of sun damage, redness and wrinkles. Alongside the brand’s proprietary technology, the broad-spectrum sunscreen combines unique and clean filters and powerful natural extracts including microalgae and cotton seed to deliver sun protection that works double-time.
Floral dream: Dior J’adore eau de parfum
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Dior J’adore eau de parfum
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J’adore eau de parfum needs no introduction, beloved as it is by generations of women for its sophisticated, complex floral and iconic gold-wrapped bottle. The icon’s signature blend of ylang-ylang, Damascus rose and jasmine has been renewed once again, now appearing with a sleek, asymmetrical collar and, of course, fronted by Renaissance woman herself, Rihanna.
Experience the fragrance for yourself at the Dior Floral Daydream pop-up, happening at Gurney Plaza Penang May 16-25, and at Suria KLCC May 30-June 11.
Secrets of the sea: La Mer Rejuvenating Night Cream
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La Mer Rejuvenating Night Cream
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La Mer’s Miracle Broth™ has long been the secret to beautiful complexions, deriving its regenerative and skin-soothing properties from slow-fermented kelp. Now La Mer has added another marine-based formulation to the arsenal: MRA-3™, a skin renewal complex that powers the new Rejuvenating Night Cream. The cream works to reverse eight signs of ageing, improving the appearance of fine lines, texture and wrinkles, and boosting plumpness, softness, radiance, firmness, smoothness each night. The cream is luxurious but fast-absorbing—so side-sleepers won’t lose any of the efficacy to their pillowcases.
Future forward: 111Skin Repair Serum NAC Y²
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111Skin Repair Serum NAC Y²
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111Skin’s power-packed skincare and formulations have been years in the making. Dr Yannis Alexandrides is a world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, with over two decades on London’s famous Harley Street. The 111Skin skincare line was born from Dr Alexandrides’ years of experience and seeing firsthand what skin needs to heal, recover and renew itself. The result is a line of science-backed skincare beloved by celebrities from Lisa to David Beckham. Start with the Repair Serum NAC Y²™ that boosts skin resilience and cell repair. 111Skin is exclusively available at Kens Apothecary.
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Emma Chong is the Managing Editor of Tatler Malaysia, overseeing the editorial direction and vision for the print, digital and social media arms of the title. She has over 15 years experience in fashion and lifestyle publishing, and has led print and digital editorial teams at ELLE Malaysia, Time Out Kuala Lumpur, The Luxe Nomad and more.
Outside of work, Emma spends her time wrangling children (only her own) and boosting the Malaysian economy through her support of local fashion and homeware brands.
