STYLEETC. HAIR, FACE, BODY It’s no longer a surprise to hear a man talk about his grooming routine. His preferred brand of moisturizer or aftershave will trip off his tongue as easily as the latest football scores. And because being well groomed is no longer a sign of excessive vanity, it was only a matter of time before the skincare industry caught up and unleashed its hitech anti-ageing formulas for men. The good news is, they’re pretty effective. Clinique’s Smart Custom Repair Serum (clinique.com), for instance, reads the signals a man’s skin sends out from sun damage, stress, lines and wrinkles and gets to work. A three-month-long study showed visible improvement in the skin of volunteers with uneven skin tone, dark spots, dullness, lines and wrinkles. Estée Lauder’s Re-Nutriv Ultimate Recontouring Eye Lift (esteelauder. com) may not be targeted at men, but the brand is aware that increasing numbers of men who suffer from dark undereye circles are benefiting from its formula of skin-supporting black tourmaline gems and collagen. For time-poor men who crave a masculine-looking product, Lab Series purveys two: the PRO LS All-in-One Face Treatment and MAX LS Daily Renewing Cleanser (labseries.com), a powerful duo that together are the first step in the range’s anti-ageing regime. Similarly restorative is Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer (kiehls.com): an instant remedy that is not only remarkably smooth to apply, its formulation of mannose and rosa gallica acts as a barrier against pollutants as well as soothing tired skin. metro man HEAVY LIFTERS MEN HAVE NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD WHEN IT COMES TO ANTI-AGEING PRODUCTS, SAYS DAVID WATERS, WHO SELECTS THE PICK OF THE LOT Helping to block the epidermis from the harmful rays of the sun is the raison d’être of La Mer’s Reparative Face Sun Lotion SPF30 (lamer.com), which is among the most effective – it reduces the ageing effects without leaving behind an unwelcome shiny residue. Even hair care is no longer immune to the anti-ageing juggernaut. The Aveda Invati (aveda.com) range – a three-step system of exfoliating shampoo, thickening conditioner and scalp revitaliser – can slow the progression of baldness, perhaps the most visible sign of ageing. And that’s something that, along with the latest sports results, will have the metro man talking long after the games are over. ANDREAS ACHMANN 50 DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM
STYLEETC. CANDLES TO COVET THE LATEST SCENTS TO TRANSFORM THE MOOD AS THE SPRING DAYS DRAW IN WOMAN OF THE WORLD Three’s company for ladies on the go 1 2 CODAGE PARIS SERUM NO 1 Travelling doesn’t have to mean dried out, tired skin. This intense moisturising face serum instantly replenishes the weary derma with lipids, buffering your natural hydration system and protecting it from outside stressors. mycodage.com 3 4 1 Made in Paris’s (lfmadeinparis.com) Butte Montmarte reflects the artsy, carefree nature of the city’s bohemian quarter with a playful floral, fruity bouquet 2 Giardino Secreto by Milan-based Fornasetti (fornasetti.com) is a real hoot, with both a captivating hand-poured ceramic encasing and an equally alluring blend of wood notes 3 Life’s a beach – so says Jo Malone (jomalone.com) with its new Wood Sage & Sea Salt that recalls a windswept stroll along the shore 4 Inspired by British bards of yesteryear, Cire Trudon (ciretrudon.com) waxes poetic with a powerful blend of wood, spice and brandy for its new Byron fragrance ORMONDE JAYNE OSMANTHUS SOLID PERFUME COMPACT Fans of this London-based fragrance house can now carry this sweet, flower-and-spice-accented scent in their pockets in this elegant new compact. ormondejayne.com PERPETUALLY PRIMPED PERFUMER FRANCIS KURKDJIAN’S WHIRLWIND JOURNEYS AROUND THE WORLD SPARKED THE IDEA FOR A PAIR OF TRAVEL SPRAY CASES FOR MEN. AVAILABLE IN GOLD OR ZINC FINISH, THEY HOLD ANY ONE OF 13 SCENTS, WHICH CAN BE REFILLED. FRANCISKURKDJIAN.COM CLINIQUE CHUBBY STICK CHEEK COLOUR BALM Speed up your make-up routine with this just-released blush stick, the third in Clinique’s series of no-fuss cosmetics products. An effortless swish across the cheeks instantly gives you a subtle, healthy looking flush. Available in three colours. clinique.com COURTESY MANUFACTURERS » A must-have for all manicure-starved jet-setters, Czech & Speake presents this convenient, carefully constructed nail set that also passes stringent carry-on guidelines. czechandspeake.com BY CLAUDIA WHITEUS AND FARHAD HEYDARI DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM 51
