The beauty routine

Discover new ways to look your best and have fun this autumn – and start planning your next vacation

Dreaming of Barcelona

James Richardson Duty Free stores introduced a new premium fragrance collection – Carner Barcelona – a new addition to the niche-perfume section, which appeals to those who do not wish to “smell like everybody else.” The new brand claims to

“transmit the essence of Barcelona’s Mediterranean soul – “its art, culture, the unique way in which history merges with the contemporary and the vitality of its people.”

The signature perfumes are full of character – interesting yet fresh and not overbearing – created by and for people who are

“passionate about fragrances and who vibrate with how an essence makes them feel.” All the fragrances are concentrated and the flasks are minimalistic in design with clean lines and black, white or wood color stops.

The collection consists of four lines – the woody line, floral, oriental and the black collection – representing the cultural origins of the city. We tried the Costarela fragrance from the black collection and loved its subtle freshness and the fact that it is unisex, rendering top notes of bergamot and saffron, middle notes of salty sea breeze and base of cedar and amber.

Available only at James Richardson Duty Free stores, $180. Look them up next time you fly abroad.

Beauty is skin deep

Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3 in 1 Charcoal is a daily cleanser, scrub and mask in one. The purifying formula contains vegetal charcoal, blueberry extract and salicylic acid to cleanse skin deeply while ridding it of any excess oil and impurities. The multitasking formula is suitable for oily skin types prone to pimples and blackheads. Use daily as cleanser. Rub the skin gently as a peeler or use as mask twice a week – apply to face, leave for five minutes and wash off with water. Do not use around the eyes. NIS 29.90 during October. Available in pharmacies and supermarkets.

Scientific beauty care

As always, when it comes to Dermalogica’s products, the description sounds very scientific – but the results need no explaining. The newest product, Age Smart BioLumin-C Serum, is no different. The high-performance vitamin C serum, say the company’s experts, will optimizes skin’s own defenses to brighten, firm and help dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Utilizing the synergy between an advanced bio-technology and an ultra-stable vitamin C complex, the serum enhances bio-availability of vitamin C to fight the appearance of skin aging before it starts. The optimized delivery system, combined with a peptide and AHA, renews for brighter, firmer, more radiant skin. Smooth over cleansed face and neck morning and night after toning and before moisturizing. NIS 536, available at licensed beauty centers only. Call 073-210-2030 for one near you.