Timeless Beauty: Luxury Items Must-Haves

- by Brenda Chan - 

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” - Audrey Hepburn

Although I very much agree with this saying, looking beautiful outside is as important as having a good soul, especially when we are living in a time where appearance matters. Like most of you, I like to try different new beauty products to experiment their effects. Some give the results they claim, some just don’t work at all. What I found is that the ones that often work are the luxury brand beauty items. With advanced technologies and exquisite ingredients, these high-end products deliver excellent performance and results. Below is a list of some of my favourite luxury beauty items.

Radiant, Flawless Complexion 

To create a glowy complexion with ultimate radiance, Guerlain L'Or Radiance Concentrate With Pure Gold Make-Up Base is always my go-to pick for primer. This beautiful, golden makeup base is sprinkled with pure 24-carat gold flakes. These precious flakes give skin divine and unfailing radiance. The skin is smooth, supple and satiny, ready for perfect and long-lasting makeup.

Guerlain L'Or Radiance Concentrate With Pure Gold Make-Up Base

For a perfect, flawless finish, I would use Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10. This multi-faceted long-lasting wear gives a matte finish with radiance and color, thanks to the Perfect Skin Affinity Complex. It perfects all imperfections with adjustable coverage, and ensures a second-skin effect and perfect hold for 15 hours.

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10

Youthful-Looking Skin

To get beautiful, youthful skin, choosing an effective product for fighting signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots and sagginess is very important. My all-time favourite is Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II. When my experiment with other new products fails, this is ALWAYS the item that I return to for a promising, visible result. With innovative repair technology, it delivers comprehensive and precise night-time repair by fights all major signs of visible aging. In just 4 weeks, I found my lines and wrinkles are reduced, and my skin feels smoother, younger, more radiant and even toned.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Alternatively, La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift is another excellent product for restoring firmness and elasticity to your skin. It gives the look and feeling of an instant lift and helps increase firmness and over time. By protecting epidermal stem cells, it helps the skin act younger. It rebuilds skin to fill in existing wrinkles, and softens facial expressions to prevent new lines and wrinkles.

La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift

Shiny, Soft Pout 

How could you miss the lips? A full, shiny and dewy pout is the key element for creating your desired makeup look. This is the product that I make sure I’ll have in my makeup bag – Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vinyl Cream Creamy Stain. This high-coverage liquid lip color gives your lips ultimate shine, comfort, and all-day wear. Ideal for lip contouring, it dresses your lips in vibrant color with high-impact vinyl shine. The creamy formula provides a very comfortable touch on your lips and does not leave them dry. Coming in a variety of shades, it is a perfect lip product for achieving different beauty looks. 

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vinyl Cream Creamy Stain

If you are like me who like to experiment new beauty products, definitely don’t miss out on the above items! They are on discount on COSME-DE.COM from now till Mar 19^th. Get them and you’ll be amazed with their results!  

Beauty Secrets Of Top Models

- by Caroline Hastings-Brown -

Ah, supermodels! Those exquisite, mythical creatures of beauty, grace and style. Always with an enviable glow, the latest chic accessory and a flippant ‘I woke up like this’ air about them. Well, for those of us who don’t earn many millions every year just by stalking down a runway or having a few snaps taken, you might be surprised to learn some of the tricks of the trade that the models swear by!

They Are Human!

For starters, I would just like to state that, while being blessed with great genes, top models do not get to where they are without a bit of hard work and tenacity! And, they are just like us, with good days and bad days. Days when they haven’t eaten as healthily as they should, or work and stress have dried out the skin and it’s broken out in spots. But just so you know, here are some of the simple, and surprising beauty secrets of the hottest models out there today!

Gisele’s Perfect Pout Method

Take the quintessential Brazilian bombshell and Victoria’s Secret angel, Gisele Bundchen. The absolute last word in natural, golden, sun kissed sexiness! When she is not working, Gisele sports a very natural look that is enhanced by full and plump-looking lips. Her secret? She uses a nude lipliner that gives the mouth definition and fullness, followed by a slick of pink lipstick to achieve the look. Try Lavera Soft Lipliner in Rose 01, to define your lips and to stop your lipstick from feathering. To apply, start at either corner of your mouth and draw a line up towards the bow of your lips. Follow up with a slick of conditioning Burt’s Bee Rejuvenating Lip Balm with Acai Berry.   

Lavera Soft Lipliner

Burt’s Bee Rejuvenating Lip Balm with Acai Berry 

Cindy Combines Health And Haircare

When it comes to longevity and a lady who literally created the concept of a ‘supermodel’, look no further than the smouldering Cindy Crawford. Cindy is a businesswoman and mother who values multitasking and ‘double duty beauty’ above all. One of her favourite tips is to combine gym and spa and use a pre-wash conditioner on her hair while exercising, knowing that you will be washing your hair after. A greasy workout ponytail is a small price to pay! Try John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado Intensive Conditioner –  an intensive conditioning for dry, damaged, color-treated and permed hair. It contains lavender and avocado oil with 10 certified-organic plant extracts and oils to bring intense moisture and vitality to dry hair. Hair is left shiny, soft and luxurious with a wonderful, light lavender scent.

John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado Intensive Conditioner 

Kate’s A Tan Fan

The iconic Kate Moss, epitome of the ‘London Look’ loves a gentle tan, whether she is striding on a tropical beach in the sunshine or braving the British Winter. And, surprisingly, Kate prefers to administer her own beauty routine, rather than spend lots of time in salons. She swears by the natural, shimmery glow and hydration of St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil.

St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil 

Liu Blocks Out The Sun 

Runway regular Liu Wen puts sunblock at the top of her beauty regime list. And her favourite? It’s another multi-tasker –  Guerlain Lingerie de Peau BB Invisible Skin-Fusion Multi-Perfecting Make-Up SPF 30 PA +++ . Using this beautifier she can instantly perfect skin tone and vibrancy, provide sun damage protection and protect her beautiful asset – her flawless skin, from the sun! 

Guerlain Lingerie de Peau BB Invisible Skin-Fusion Multi-Perfecting Make-Up SPF 30 PA +++ 

Cara Keeps It Clean

One of the defining supermodels of our time has to be the girl who made full eyebrows covetable, Cara Delevigne. Her distinctive look and outgoing character have made her an icon of camera and catwalk. Her secret – having clean, make up-free skin whenever possible. So whether you are just too tired to do your normal cleansing routine, or you are on a long flight or other form of transport, Cara’s trick is to whip out some facial cleansing wipes and get rid of makeup and dirt whenever she can! Try Bioderma Créaline H2O Dermatological Wipes (For Sensitive Skin) for ultra-mild cleansing and makeup removal for sensitive face and eyes, that will eliminate all trace of makeup, even waterproof.

Bioderma Créaline H2O Dermatological Wipes (For Sensitive Skin)

So, you see. It is not all about the most expensive products and exclusive beauty treatments. Affordable products and clever use and you can adopt that air of confidence and beauty too!

Best Buy Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

By Brenda Chan
 

It’s that time of the year again! Black Friday and Cyber Monday! The time when you can go on a shopping spree in department stores and on the Internet where products are reduced to absolutely low prices, and everyone is grabbing as soon as they can before stock runs out. This year, COSME-DE.COM has prepared great discounts on a wide range of beauty products plus free gifts for you! Are you ready for some crazy shopping spree? Let’s get started!

Spend On Your Favorite Products and Get Free Gifts

So, here is how it goes. When you spend a minimum amount on your favorite cosmetics and skincare products at amazing discounted prices on our website, you get a free gift as well. There are 4 tiers of minimum spending and you’ll get a different free gift from each of them. To give you a hint, if you reach the highest tier of spending, you get a full-sized perfume! Really! Isn’t that amazing?

Enjoy Discounted Price on Signature Items

For this Black Friday & Cyber Monday, we offer great discounts on many signature products that you love or have always wanted to try. Here’re just a few of the discounted items.

First, we have the holy grail of moisturizers – La Mer The Moisturizing Cream (Creme de la Mer)! This is the moisturizer many people love or would like to get their hands on. Containing nutrient-rich, highly potent Miracle Broth™, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless in a short time. Aging lines and pores become noticeably less visible. Now is the perfect chance to get this amazing cream with a 26% discount!

La Mer The Moisturizing Cream (Creme de la Mer)

Next, Japanese skincare products are renowned for their anti-aging effect. SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion is infused with Pitera™ and AHA to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities, revealing a clarified, glowy skin that is ready for your skincare regimen. 

SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 

Eyes and lips tell about your age so it’s important to take good care of them. Sisley Sisleÿa Eye & Lip Contour Cream is an age-defense formula with active ingredients such as Matricaria, Licorice, Wheat proteins and vitamins E, B5 and F, which help counter the formation of visible lines and wrinkles, minimizes under-eye puffiness, dark circles and signs of fatigue. 

Sisley Sisleÿa Eye & Lip Contour Cream

To have radiant, firmer and younger skin, try SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF. This highly potent essence protects skin cells by shielding their DNA from environmental attack in the deeper layers of the epidermis. It also boosts the skin’s collagen and elastin levels, making it firmer, more radiant, and younger-looking. 

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF

4 Tiers Of Minimum Spending And Get A Free Gift

If you spend of a minimum of USD 150/ AUD 150/ HKD 800 or above, simply enter the code “BLACKFRIFREE” at check out and you will get a FREE Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette (0.04oz, 1.2ml). 

For a minimum spend of USD 250/ AUD 250/ HKD 1800 or above, simply enter the code “CYBERMONFREE” at check out and you will get a FREE Estée Lauder Stress Relief Eye Mask (1 sheet). 

If you spend of a minimum of USD 350/ AUD 350/ HKD 2800 or above, simply enter the code “THANKSGIVING” at check out and you will get a FREE Guerlain Super Aqua Lotion (1.3oz, 40ml). 

For the highest and most attractive tier, if you spend of a minimum of USD 450/ AUD 450/ HKD 3800 or above, simply enter the code “FREESCENTS16” at check out and you will get a FREE full-sized perfume at random selection! Think DKNY MYNY Eau de Parfum. This eclectic and passionate fragrance reflects the scent of New York city that we love – urban, carefree, spirited!

Ready, set, go! The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales start from 25 Nov – 30 Nov, get ready to get your beloved products at attractive prices! 

Gemstone Promotion Part 3: The Aquamarine Mermaid’s Shimmer

Aquamarine literally translates to “sea water” and that is what comes to mind when you look into the depths of this gem.

The azure blue of an exquisite aquamarine reminds us of the ultimate hydration – clear, shimmering, sparkling blue water. Nothing is quite so refreshing. And we all know our skin needs water, and a healthy skin has the perfect hydration system, locking in moisture for that plump, dewy freshness of youth. And the allure of an exquisite mermaid, irresistible to sailors, and anyone really!

Aquamarine Promotion For Your Hydration Skin Care Needs

So, at COSME-DE.COM we know exactly how important hydration is to you, which is why we have discounted four of the world’s ultimate hydration moisturizers, just for you between 11 – 22 October 2016. It’s our pleasure, for we know you will absolutely love the results!

Nourish Your Beauty

For an incomparable radiance, try the luxuriously packaged Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Exceptional Complete Care The Cream. Day after day, it acts upon all the signs of aging to deeply nourish and moisturize skin so it appears remarkably plump and hydrated. With exotic gold orchid extracts and intense regenerating ingredients, you can find the key to unlocking skin longevity and cellular production for the full vitality of completely youthful, nourished skin. 

Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Exceptional Complete Care The Cream

Velvet In a Sorbet Gel

Get your hands on another iconic beauty brand, the ultimate in chic sophistication, Chanel. The Hydra Beauty Hydration Protection Radiance Gel Cream packs an intense hydration punch backed by advanced antioxidant protection. To bathe your skin in the ultimate beauty and a velvety smoothness, the sorbet gel texture is the ultimate luxury in effectiveness, aroma for hydrated, protected, radiantly dewy skin. 

Chanel Hydra Beauty Hydration Protection Radiance Gel Cream

Caviar Complex

In keeping with the hydrating beauty of the ocean, its luxury product, caviar, is an ingredient in La Prairie Skin Caviar Extrait of Skin Caviar Firming Complex. If you prefer an oil-free moisture boost, this one is for you. It is lightweight, yet drenches the skin with natural nutrients, for a smooth, supple, protected touch with increased firmness and elasticity. Your makeup glides on easily after application and stays for longer. In fact, its effectiveness in creating flawless skin has seen it called a “mini facelift in a bottle!” 

La Prairie Skin Caviar Extrait of Skin Caviar Firming Complex

Elixir Of Youth

For spectacular day and night results, Sisley Sisleya L’integral Anti-Age Day and Night may be your magic elixir of youth and hydration. A complex of plant extracts, vitamins and trace elements stimulate cell metabolism, cell renewal and intercellular exchange that result in both immediate and progressive improvement in skin tone and texture and noticeably minimized fine lines. And if it is off into the wild blue yonder on a luxury yacht that you are going, it will protect your skin against wind, cold, weather and stress! 

Sisley Sisleya L’integral Anti-Age Day and Night

For the most refreshed, hydrated and youthfully radiant skin, you cannot beat the ultimate moisturizer for your complexion – we know you will find the ultimate one for you right here. Enjoy!

Celebrity Makeup Trends for Autumn 2016

One thing is for sure when it comes to autumn makeup trends for 2016 – there is no room for “shy and subtle”! It’s bold and beautiful all the way with exciting looks that you can use or lose to suit yourself and your individuality. Celebrities embraced this move to major makeup statements with joy – from Katy Perry to Kate Upton, Karlie Kloss to Salma Hayek, those who know their worth know they can rock this season’s boldest looks with pride!

Strong lips

If there is only one trend you embrace this autumn, make it the bold lip! Seen everywhere, on everyone, it is the return of the mouth! On-trend favourites are the darkest, deepest reds for a gothic vibe – think lacquered black cherry for a decadent look. Or try Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Excess Moisture Rich Lipcolor in the dark, rich “403 Downtime” shade. The intense and highly pigmented formula is ideal for this season’s look. 

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Excess Moisture Rich Lipcolor

If deep burgundy and plum are not quite your thing, you can still do the bold lip – but go bright. Brighter than you have ever gone before in an array of shades – from candy apple red to fuchsia pink and bright blue and purple, there is no escaping this major lip trend, so choose your palette, get lippy and be strong and proud!

Dark eyes

The other big one that you will see everywhere is the smoky, sensual or downright graphic appeal of dark, dark eyeliner. From a subtle smudge to a great graphic block, the eyes have it with black, black and more black. Black is the new black, so choose your extremity and line those beautiful eyes of yours to add intensity and autumn style to your look. For one product that can produce a myriad of eye looks, go for Estée Lauder Little Black Liner (Thick. Thin. Ultra-Fine.) in Onyx. The three different application results all deliver an even, easy liner that is so adaptable. 

Estée Lauder Little Black Liner (Thick. Thin. Ultra-Fine.) 

Dazzle with glitter

Now, I did mention that autumn’s looks are bold so here goes – who fancies splashes of glitter on their face? I do! Keeping it interesting on the autumn catwalks was a razzle dazzle of glitter. From a gentle dusting on the eyelids for a pretty daytime look to a bold splash going from brow bone to cheek bone, it was time to shine! And this is so versatile – you can glam it up strongly if you are going to a club and be right on trend, or just add a hint of sparkle to your office look to keep your look right up to date.

The Illuminati

And, last but not least, healthy, The Illuminati glowing skin is never out of style. This autumn, glowing skin went to a whole new level with iridescent powders on cheeks, eyelids and lips to add that extra element of radiance and dewiness. The perfect product for this is Guerlain Meteorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder incorporating Guerlain’s exclusive Stardust Technology, each pearl contains a spherical light-creating polymer, which transforms light invisible to the naked eye into a pure and endless glow on the skin. A subtle blend of matte, rosy and radiant blue-toned white pearls, combined with corrective coloured pearls – yellow to counter redness, pink for freshness and mauve to catch the light – Guerlain Meteorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder light up the face in an illuminating and corrective halo to give endless radiance. 

Guerlain Meteorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder

So, boldly and brightly we will forge ahead into autumn, with makeup to inspire and to make a statement!