Its not just me but my husband is also a fan of Mugler fragrances, they are always so unique and every new launch has something different to offer. This year, Alien has its alter ego called Alien Man. Let me write something about Alien first and then I will go to the new launch.
Alien is a fragrance for women with unique olfactory signature in which jasmine radiates majestically – vibrant and intoxicating, its fragrance trail is born from a marriage of two overdoses, animalistic and captivating white amber blends with Cashmeran Wood, a musky, yet surreal ingredient. The packaging of Alien is sculpted like an emerald and set in gold like a diamond, the precious amethyst-coloured bottle releases its soothing, extraordinary vision. This magical, gemstone-like bottle has the name of the fragrance engraved in the glass. The notes of the Alien are Indian Sambac Jasmine, Cashmeran Wood, and White Amber.
The new Alien Man bottle is a modern tribute to its alter ego, Alien Eau de Parfum. Alien Man is a reinvention of the leather fragrance family by overdosing it and it a skilful twist – an overdose of Osmanthus blossom with apricot notes paired with a woody base of smoked beech bark. The shape of the Alien Man bottle retains the architectural structure of the feminine version, a little simplified. Its facets have been smoothed, its base hardened, it’s gold prongs replaced by a solid silver line. This amalgamation of art and medium with the glass to reveal a surreal dark blue shade which also reveals violet tones. The notes of Alien Man are Smoked Beech – Dill, Cashmeran – Leather, Osmanthus – White Amber.
I love Alien Eau de Parfum for my self and not just that I love Alien Man on my husband but he is also in love with this new scent. I am really loving Alien for myself, it is a fresh, clean, bright scent. Longevity of the scent is amazing on my skin. Alien Man is a fresh, warm yet calming, muscular, and strong scent. Longevity of Alien Man is also amazing. Alien Man would be a great gift for the man in your life or even for yourself if you love leathery scents, it is definitely a great scent in our fragrance collection.
Mugler – Alien Eau de Parfum and Alien Man Eau de Toilette is available at
The Hudson’s Bay , Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, and Murale.
I am a fan of the Guerlain Lingerie de Peau foundation, reviewed here, since the last few years and it is one of my go-to foundation for everyday use. Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation is one of the new launches which I have been so intrigued to try this year. Since the first look of the unique foundation bottle surfaced online, it has really created an impression of uniqueness and luxury from the house. The word ‘glow’ in the name of the foundation is another plus-plus for me, I am all about the natural glow, dewy skin.
Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation is described as a foundation made with 97% naturally-derived ingredients with a natural glow finish that lasts for 16 hours. The formula combines makeup with skincare benefits of hydrating, balancing, and protecting the skin from pollution. The unique design of the bottle by world-renowned designer Mathieu Lehanneur symbolizing the subtle art of balance.
Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation has a creamy texture that blends easily into the skin and looks very natural after application until the end of the day without caking or breaking. The formula is pigmented and one and a half pump is enough for me to have even more than medium coverage. It blends nicely with my fingers, brush, and even a sponge. I do like it better with the brush launched along with the foundation called Guerlain L’Essentiel Retractable Foundation Brush. The finish is radiant glowy skin and after a few minutes, it is more of dewy finish which I am obsessed with.
For my oily areas on the face – basically my nose and forehead, I use loose powder with a very light hand. It stays put all day with or without finishing powder. The pump bottle is really nice to work with. The finish looks very natural, like healthy supple radiant skin. With the skincare benefits in this formula, I am very positive it is keeping my skin in balance now and for the future.
The primer base I prefer under the foundation is the Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil, reviewed here, which I religiously incorporate in my skincare routine, I am on my third bottle, it is that good. The combination works great to give the flawless radiant finish that lasts for over 10 hours on my skin. The foundation does work well with other Guerlain primers I have tested it with –
Guerlain Blurring Active Base and Guerlain L’Or Radiance Concentrate with Pure Gold.
Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation is available in 30 shades and I have swatched all the shades of the foundation below.
00N – Porcelain
00C – Porcelain with cool undertones
00W – Porcelain with warm undertones
01N – Very light
01C – Very light cool
01W – very light warm
02N – light
02C – light cool
02W – light warm
03N – Natural
03C – natural cool
03W – natural warm
03.5C – beige cool
03.5N – beige
3.5W – beige warm
04N – medium
04C – medium cool
04W – medium warm
04.5N – amber
04.5C – amber cool
4.5W – amber warm
05N – honey
05C – honey cool
05W – honey warm
05.5N – deep
05.5C – deep cool
05.5W – deep warm
06N – very deep
06C – very deep cool
06W – very deep warm
For my medium skin tone with golden undertones, the closest match to my skin tone in Lingerie de Peau is 4N as I think 4W was a bit too yellow for me. I have swatched the Lingerie de Peau with the L’Essential Natural Glow Foundation in 4C, 4N, 4W. I am using 4N for both foundations, means you can easily shade match from Lingerie de Peau to the new L’Essential foundation.
Guerlain Retractable foundation brush is also designed by Mathieu Lehanneur. The design is ergonomic and makes the application of the foundation a very pleasant and gentle ritual on the skin. It goes nicely on all the areas of the face, sides of the nose, eye contour. I did not experience any streaking or demarcation lines for a natural make-up finish. I have washed the brush a few times, easy to clean, and there has been no shedding. The innovative retractable sleeve protects the soft, synthetic fibres.
Overall, I am really impressed by the formula and finish of this foundation. This foundation is absolutely worth checking out. Guerlain Beauty Products and Home Fragrances are available at Guerlain Boutiques, Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora, and Holt Renfrew.
*Press samplesThe first signs of aging are usually around the eyes where the delicate area around the eyes starts to lose that vitality and youthfulness it once had. I do not believe in reversing back the time but the most I can do to maintain what I have, in other words, age gracefully is my mantra. ‘The contours of the eyes and lips are particularly delicate areas and require the additional support of specifically formulated products. For these delicate areas of the face, Sisley offers specific plant-based skincare products that reduce dark circles and under-eye puffiness, smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, and nourish, hydrate, and protect the lips.’ I am sharing my recent find from Sisley Paris for the eye and lip contours called Sisleÿa L’Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour Cream.
The eye contour area, as I mentioned before is fragile and the one affected by the behavioral and lifestyle factors, such as stress or overexposure to the sun. Sisleÿa L’Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour Cream addresses the visible signs associated with the three types of aging: genetic and environmental aging, and now, those linked to personal lifestyle. The cream includes specific ingredients to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for a more youthful look, firms the upper eyelids, helps to lighten the appearance of blue and brown dark circles to make the eyes look visibly brighter, reduces the look of under-eye puffiness. Keep in mind that there are no essential oils in the formulation and is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
The eye contour cream is a great addition to my skincare routine. It is very creamy, smooth, and has nice consistency which is not very thick in texture and glides on nicely on the skin, a little is all I need. My eye contour is moisturized, fine lines appear faded and the eyes appear rested and brighter. The skin looks smooth, firm, and puffiness and dark circles appear blurred. The lip contour area looks and feels visibly more supple, defined, and youthful.
With the eye contour cream, another thing I have been obsessed with is the limited edition Ridoki massage applicator which is included with the cream. It cools, prepares, and soothes the area prior to cream application. This has become my go-to and I can instantly feel and see the difference.
I use the eye contour cream morning and night, after cleansing, toning, and applying the serum on the face, I prepare the eye area with the
I have been really enjoying Sisleÿa L’Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour Cream in my skincare routine and highly recommend this. Sisleÿa L’Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour Cream is available at Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Sisley-Paris.ca
*Press sample