A huge range of cosmetics is constantly updated and replenished. It is not easy to make a choice, but, fortunately, there is a respected jury of the famous international award of the magazine Marie Claire Prix D 'Exellence De LBeaute, which will help to build a competent navigation through beauty novelties. The members argued for a long time, trying to keep only the best on the final list this year. The winners include "space" mascara, a cream that can massage, and a serum that causes rapid hair growth.
International Prize
L'occitane
Immortelle Reset Oil-Serum Night Elixir
Three active ingredients promote skin renewal. Of particular admiration is the double texture of the product: more than 3,000 microbubbles of Immortelle (immortelle) oil are immersed in the serum of active plant components. They take care of the skin while we sleep, erasing the traces of negative factors that the skin is exposed to during the day. Stress, fatigue, unhealthy diet, environmental pollution - all this remains under cover of night, disappearing without a trace by morning.
Jury comments:
"An elegant bottle for an effective formula." “The oil is absorbed instantly, it is worth applying it on the face before bed. In the morning, the skin is fresh and hydrated. " "The scent of this elixir is relaxing and lulling on its own (even before the active ingredients get down to business)."
Caudalie
Vinopure facial
range
This line of facial care is created on the basis of exclusively natural ingredients and is aimed at combating various skin imperfections: blackheads, enlarged pores, uneven texture. Grapeseed polyphenols and a cocktail of six essential oils fight serious problems quite vigorously, cleaning tissues and reliably protecting them from the spread of bacteria.
Jury comment
"These are probably the greenest formulas possible." "Softness and potency - the perfect union in facial care." "The range includes three products that can be considered as a complete ritual for skin care, suffering from acne and other imperfections." “Do not forget that the company gives 1% of its profits to environmental protection funds. Today it is a big plus "in karma".
Guerlain
Abeille Royale Double R Double Action Serum
The dual-formula facial treats two things at the same time - restoring firmness and radiance to the skin. On the one hand, the drug acts as a mild peeling, smoothing the texture and promoting the renewal of epidermal cells, on the other, it works on elasticity. The active ingredients - royal jelly and honey - come from a nature reserve on the island of Ouessant, where black Breton bees are bred.
Jury comment
“The serum combines the potency of glycolic and lactic acids with the healing properties of black bee honey. Well, this is the most glamorous compromise of today. " "The perfect combination of exfoliation and recovery, the perfect balance between correction and comfort."
Estee lauder
Advanced Night Repair Eye Area
Estee Lauder scientists were among the first to note the importance of skin regeneration at night. This time, they presented an enhanced repair complex for the eye contour area, which repairs visible damage caused not only by lack of sleep and poor ecology, but also by the negative effects of blue light. The patented Chronolux CB ™ Complex enhances the skin's natural cleansing process and cell synchronization at night.
Jury comment
"The product has a very light texture, which means no unwanted swelling in the morning." “Fighting blue light is good. But the gel-cream also does the simple things just fine - it moisturizes the skin and reduces the appearance of dark circles. " "You could say it's a smart shield for the eye area."
Chanel
Mascara
Le Volume Révolution de Chanel
The world's first mascara with a brush made with a 3D printer. This innovative approach made it possible to test more than 100 brush versions and ultimately select the optimal shape, guaranteeing an effect that previously seemed impossible. The granular surface distributes the pigment perfectly evenly over the lashes, and the arrangement of the bristles ensures incredible volume without clumps and along the entire length.
Jury comment
“With daily use, the mascara lasts for three months. Agree, this is a good investment. " "The brush dyes eyelashes excellently, but technological progress has not gone to the detriment of the highest quality of the formula itself." "Of course, we can talk about a new generation instrument."
Vichy
SPF 30 Ideal Soleil Sunscreen Spray
The incredible case where water provides the same level of sun protection as a classic cream. This is the most unusual texture in the category of the fastest growing cosmetics. The two components, oil and water, are mixed immediately before spraying, creating a transparent, lightweight protective layer on the skin that is effective but invisible. To complete the picture, add to this good hydration and an improved tan in all respects.
Jury comment
“The freshness and transparency of the mist, combined with the moisturizing and silky touch of the soap, is not washed off when bathing! What else to dream of ?! " "We are confident that this revolutionary texture will recruit the latest skeptics into the ranks of SPF fans and will replace the tedious process of applying cream with one light movement of the hand."
Sisley
The line of hair
Hair Rituel by Sisley
Plant extracts and essential oils are the signature signature of Sisley cosmetics, which they have not changed, triumphantly launched the entire Hair Rituel range. This is a global approach to care. Each product is based on a high concentration of powerful ingredients, essential oils, minerals, vitamins and proteins that affect both the hair follicle and the hair shaft.
Jury comment
"The aromas of these products can drive you crazy: it seems that you just fell asleep in a field of flowers." “The Toning Scalp Firming Serum is a must-have for anyone with a problem. She decisively stops losses and stimulates young growth."
Dior
Dior Backstage Makeup Palettes
The Dior Backstage line is a set of versatile multifunctional products that allows every “lover” to do professional makeup. Dior's Creative Makeup Director Peter Phillips has used his twenty years of experience in production and runway production to bring together universal eye and lip harmonies from the most sought-after shades and make them not just easy, but elementary to use.
Jury comment
“Sometimes it's nice to feel like a professional makeup artist, especially when you are going out. These palettes are great if you want to experiment and mix something. " “All Dior Backstage products are surprisingly ergonomic. Especially palettes - light, flat, clearly divided into sections."
Russian jury prize
Clarins
Skin Illusion Moisturizing Foundation
This is the first foundation in a serum texture that covers the skin with a light veil, evening tone and smoothing out minor imperfections. But the wonders do not end with a superficial action: day after day, red algae extract stimulates the elimination of dead skin cells from the skin's surface and gives the face a healthy glow. And one more pleasant bonus - organic Kalanchoe extract for long-term hydration.
Jury comment
“It is difficult to imagine a more pleasant illusion. With this tone, I am ready to be deceived again and again. " “In this bottle with a pipette, every detail is thought out: you don't even need to shake it before applying the tone - the formula is, as they say,“always ready”. "Care and make-up in one bottle is the main trend that makes life pleasantly easier."
Shiseido
Essential Energy range of moisturizers and toners
By deciphering the signals of interaction between the brain and skin, Shiseido scientists have taken a bold step into the future. Using the knowledge accumulated by neurobiology, they have created a facial treatment in which literally everything matters: the formula moisturizes and tones, the texture stimulates the sensory receptors and increases the sensitivity of tissues, and the shape of the jar introduces Eastern philosophy.
Jury comment
“It's hard to believe that this is possible: the cream contains thousands of elastic microspheres, invisible to the naked eye. Moving on the skin, they constantly change their shape, thus training the skin for a better perception of the active components. " "8 lids and 8 differently shaped jars form 64 different combinations, and you never know which variant will be in your hands."
International jury
Aurelie Lambillon (Marie Claire France), Sally Hanwick (Marie Claire Australia), Jennifer Goldstein (Marie Claire USA), Violeta Valdez (Marie Claire Spain), Lisa Oxenham (Marie Claire UK), Susana Kengitsi (Marie Claire Greece), Damla Suay (Marie Claire Turkey), Anastasia Kharitonova (Marie Claire Russia), Elodie Busquet (marieclaire.fr), Olivia Nicoletti (Marie Claire Brazil), Alex Sun (Marie Claire China), Christina Torlaski (Marie Claire Italy), Eun Son Cho (Marie Claire Korea), Monique Le Doledek (L'Express Dix), Virginia de Tarle (Femme Actuelle, Prima), Julie Levoye (Sstylist), Catherine Bode (Biba), Emmanuel Lannes (Cosmopolitan), Alice Elia (Glamor), Lin Pham (lejournaldemoncorps.fr), Gertrude Gesdon (Avantages), Emanuelle Demarest (Version Femina), Beatrice Tivand (Gala).
Russian jury composition
Anastasia Kharitonova (Marie Claire), Maria Taranenko (Elle), Anastasia Ezhova (Grazia), Yulia Kudryavtseva (Harper's Bazaar), Lilit Harutyunyan (In Style), Ekaterina Sakharova (“Home”).
Photo: Marie Claire
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