Le Lift and Collection Notes de Printemps by Chanel

Epigenetics, the study of gene expression and protein synthesis – direct links to wrinkles and skin slackening – has progressed in the last 10 years, resulting in some remarkably effective anti-ageing products. What sets Chanel’s new Le Li range of creams apart, then, is the rare edulis plant, which is rich in agedefying antioxidant molecules, backed by the work Chanel Research has done with the acclaimed biochemist Professor Melino, and using the latest extraction technology developed by Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT). The creams, which come in Fine, Crème and CrèmeRiche versions, set into motion “self-biology”, which controls chemical “switches” called microRNA that reflect the impact that external stress factors such as the sun, diet, smoking, fatigue, and positive and negative emotions inevitably have on skin.

As a result, skin tissues are “rewoven” day a er day, and Le Li comes with the rather impressive promises to stimulate the production of youth proteins, redefine facial contour and even smoothen wrinkles that are already deep-set. Le Li will be available from January and costs Dh590 for 50ml.

The brand is also gearing up for the launch of its 2014 spring make-up collection in January. Collection Notes de Printemps is dominated by hues of candy reds and joyful peach for the lips, delicate pinks and enigmatic mauves for the eyes and violet plums for the nails, as well as two new matte compacts – the rosy Chamade and the coral Intonation. www.chanel.com