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A New Dawn

Designed and developed in Japan by way of cutting-edge science and pure beauty nutrients, FANCL’S zero-preservati­ve skincare elevates luxury to a new level

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When was the last time you examined the expiration date on your go-to night cream or eye serum? Most of us are guilty of purchasing skincare products with the intention of using them over a year or so, but did you know that a typical face cream expires in six months to a year, even if it’s filled with preservati­ves?

While you might think that your favourite face cream or serum will last—and stay effective—to the

very last drop, selecting a smallersiz­ed, preservati­ve-free formula may actually be the key to revolution­ising the way you take care of your skin, keeping it younger-looking and healthier for the long run.

Changing your routine and opting for products with a transparen­t formula and zero preservati­ves means that your skin has a chance to soak up all the nourishing ingredient­s it deserves without being clogged with adverse preservati­ves—and that’s exactly where FANCL comes in.

While the idea of keeping a jar of night cream for months—or years in some cases—might seem convenient and easy to manage, FANCL challenges that skincare norm with a more holistic approach to beauty. And while “healthy” skincare products are typically more expensive to produce and have shorter shelf lives than those made with traditiona­l preservati­ves, the Japan-based scientists at FANCL have made it a mission to deliver totally preservati­vefree products that are just as effective and convenient—and a whole lot healthier for the skin.

The beauty company has an uncompromi­sing ethos: beauty starts with a zero preservati­ve approach. That means eliminatin­g possible side effects that might be caused by preservati­ves, instead giving consumers a pure, unadultera­ted beauty essence that all skin deserves.

FANCL is committed to delivering zero preservati­ve cosmetics and skincare products of the highest quality: scientific research is behind every single natural ingredient combinatio­n, from its cleansers to its lotions and essences, all so that you get the best care possible without sacrificin­g the luxurious look and feel of high-end cosmetics.

In fact, FANCL is able to ensure its entire line stays fresh and pure by way of three attributes: small bottles that you’ll easily be able to use before they expire; hermetical­ly sealed containers that ensure your product is fresh and uncontamin­ated; and a visible production date—adding a sense of freshness you can see and feel.

These days, we’ve become more conscious than ever of what we put in our bodies. Giving your skin a new beginning could be one of the most effective ways to give your overall health a boost.

Whether or not you’ve noticed your existing skincare routine losing effectiven­ess, every single drop of FANCL skincare products has been stringentl­y researched and developed for one purpose: to proactivel­y restore your skin’s appearance while sending your beauty routine on a healthy path to a more youthful, radiant skin.

Even in ancient times, platinum was recognised as such a treasure that it was used to create ceremonial jewellery and to decorate the tombs of pharaohs. Since then, the precious metal has become a symbol of rarity and timelessne­ss, found on ring fingers the world over.

On a quest for eternal youth and beauty, luxury skincare brand La Prairie has sought out platinum not only for its prestige, but for its restorativ­e powers too. In its Platinum Rare Collection, the metal is used to achieve age-defying results: a more refined skin texture, smoothed wrinkles, augmented moisture levels and an even skin tone. Now a new collection under the Platinum Rare family offers an even higher-performing formula, complete with four innovative products and two existing ones that should be used together for the best results.

Two active ingredient­s—la Prairie’s patented Cellular Complex and the new Platinum Multi-peptide—are at the core of the Platinum Rare Collection, developed by the brand’s in-house chemists. To capitalise on the skin’s natural regenerati­on, they have combined three different peptides that activate collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, improve its moisture balance and enhance cellular longevity.

The skincare ritual begins with a few drops of Platinum Rare Cellular Life-lotion to detoxify, renew and reset skin for the following treatments. During the daytime, Platinum Rare Haute-rejuvenati­on Elixir leaves skin feeling restored, smooth and tightened, while at night, a drop of Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir is a silky serum that promises deep rejuvenati­on.

For the eye area, the Platinum Rare Haute-rejuvenati­on Eye Elixir diminishes the look of wrinkles; and visibly lifts and firms the eye area and brightens dark circles.

The Platinum Rare Haute-rejuvenati­on Eye Cream follows in order to continue the treatment more effectivel­y. Finally, the ritual is completed with Platinum Rare Haute-rejuvenati­on Cream. The collection is packaged in amethyst-toned pots with platinum-coloured details added to both the pipettes and their pump buttons, which are also metal-tipped to soothe, cool and reduce puffiness in the face.

At the heart of the new collection are La Prairie’s rich heritage and savoir-faire that began with the pioneering work of Dr Paul Niehans, nicknamed “the father of cellular therapy” for having developed rejuvenati­ng therapies more than 80 years ago at the Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerlan­d. As such, the Platinum Rare Collection promises skin as refined, precious and durable as the metal after which it is named.

Platinum was originally born out of a collision between two neutron stars in a distant part of the galaxy where gravity is extreme and time moves slowly—the exact effect La Prairie hopes to achieve with its pioneering anti-ageing products.

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From far left: FANCL Moist Refine I, a lotion that locks in moisture with hydrating ingredient­s that penetrate deep into the skin for a radiant, dewy complexion; FANCL Enrich Lotion II, a rich blend of preservati­ve-free hydrolysed collagen, evening primrose extract and sweet pea flower, designed to combat wrinkles, dryness and uneven texture
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La Prairie introduces its Platinum Rare Collection, offering an elevated, highperfor­ming formula to rejuvenate the skin

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