This Just In: CHANEL Gabrielle Essence, La Prairie Skin Caviar Loose Powder and Nuxe Crème Prodigieuse Boost Baume-huile Récupérateur Nuit
Credit to Author: Aleesha Harris| Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:00:29 +0000
CHANEL
Gabrielle Essence eau de parfum
They say: A new take on the Gabrielle fragrance from CHANEL that sees the original eau de parfum receive a vibrant elixir update. With bold notes of white florals including tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, as well as base notes including vanilla, the scent was created as a nod to the French fashion house’s founder, Gabrielle Chanel. The new fragrance is set to be released Sept. 3.
We say: Already a fan of CHANEL fragrances, our tester was excited to try this new Essence. While she found the original Gabrielle release to be an enjoyable option, the new elixir quickly became a new go-to. The bouquet of floral notes remain intact, but this new scent offers a different balance to the fragrance that makes it a bit muskier and more intense.
$129 for 50 mL | Chanel counters; chanel.com
La Prairie
Skin Caviar Loose Powder
They say: A caviar extract-infused face powder from the luxury skincare company La Prairie. A new addition to the brand’s popular Skin Caviar collection, the product “sweeps on lightly, embracing skin with the most featherlight whisper of powder for a flawless finish.” The complexion-perfecting product is available in three shades.
We say: Our tester loved this multipurpose product (it’s great as a powder foundation, setting powder and touch-up product). Lightweight on skin whether worn overtop of a foundation base or on its own, the loose powder subtly perfect skin and eliminates shine without making skin look dull. If luxury makeup products are in your budget, this loose powder is worth it.
$285 | Holt Renfrew; laprairie.com
Nuxe
Crème Prodigieuse Boost Baume-huile Récupérateur Nuit
They say: A oil-balm for overnight application from the French brand Nuxe that features an antioxidant complex made up of Jasmine flower, Macadamia oil and more to moisturize, replenish and soothe skin while you sleep. Suitable for all skin types.
We say: This face cream boasts a unique texture. It applies like a gel-balm and absorbs like an oil. So, a little goes a long way. Our tester was impressed with how it hydrated and left her face looking more “calm” and smooth in the morning. Even after a mild laser treatment, this sensitive skin-friendly balm seemed to soothe stressed skin.
$52 | Shoppers Drug Mart; beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca