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All good things come to an end, like bottles of our favourite fragrances that have served as our signature for months, maybe even years.

Perhaps then, it’s the perfect time to introduce a handful of freshly launched scents.

Worked on by perfumers to hit just the right notes, these new fragrances range from creamy to fruity, with a pour homme in the mix if it strikes your fancy.

Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori

The newest addition to the Gucci Bloom family is Profumo di Fiori, the first to be wholly developed under Alessandro Michele’s vision. It revolves around the original Bloom bouquet with a few new notes like tuberose, jasmine, ylang ylang and sandalwood. The fragrance comes in a yellow honey flacon intended to embody youthfulness.

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Marc Jacobs Perfect

Marc Jacobs has a ‘Perfect’ wrist tattoo which inspired his latest scent, one meant to celebrate authenticity and positivity. This eau de parfum is a juxtaposition of crisp florals and creamy notes — daffodils, rhubarb, almond milk and cashmeran. If you’re looking for a scent that’s not overly sweet and even a little warm, this is it for sure.

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Chloé Rose Tangerine

Just the imagination of rose tangerine sounds delicious already. As with other Chloé fragrances, the latest is also bright and fresh, with a tangerine twist and blackcurrant undertones. Its base encompasses cedar and white amber linger on for much longer, evoking a strong and graceful sense of femininity that cools down the fruity essence.

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Mr. Burberry Element

Last on our list is a fragrance for men, Mr. Burberry Element, a new scent that promotes modern strength and verdant freshness. At its base are mineral oakmoss and ambergris for a unique take on woody notes, met with a heart of spicy juniper and finally, leading the way to top notes of sensual green almond.

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We speak to Jeremy Muijs from Grown Alchemist about the brand's uphill start, its DNA, and the sobering realities of the clean beauty scene.

Cast your eye on Grown Alchemist’s sleek, luxurious packaging and you’d never picture the struggles that went on behind the scenes.

Jeremy Muijs, co-founder and one half of the brand, likens the brand’s uphill start to a scene in the 1997 American dystopian film, Gattaca. The plot centres on a future society where potential children are conceived through genetic selection to ensure they possess their parents’ best hereditary traits.

Vincent Freeman, a character played by Ethan Hawke, is conceived outside of this eugenics programme but pretends otherwise to fulfil his dream of space travel. Vincent and his genetically engineered brother Anton grow up playing a game of ‘chicken’ in which they swim out to sea as far as they can; the first to return is the loser. A concluding scene of the movie sees the two competing once more. Anton is unable to keep up and almost drowns until his brother rescues him. Shocked, Anton asks, “How are you doing this, Vincent?”

“I never saved anything for the swim back,” replied Vincent in a now iconic line that resonates with Muijs.

“For Vincent, there was no safety net so he might as well keep swimming because he’s long past the point of being able to return. In business, you get to a point where you’re just so invested. We’d sold our homes and all our savings had gone into the business. We were sleeping in our office. Everything was down to zero. We were all in,” said Muijs.

Muijs and his brother Keston launched Grown Alchemist in 2002, after years of running Hatch, a creative product development company. He fills us in on his brand’s troubled beginnings, its DNA, and the realities of the clean beauty scene.

[caption id="attachment_211578" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Jeremy Muijs of Grown Alchemist.[/caption]

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Face masks have now been made mandatory in enclosed spaces in many countries worldwide, and must even be worn outdoors in cities particularly affected by coronavirus infections.

Evidently, mask-wearing has shaken up many aspects of our daily lives, right down to our beauty regimes. From makeup to facial care and product textures, not to mention acne-zapping products, here's a look at some of the changes face masks are bringing to your bathroom and your makeup bag, all in spite of the latest trends.

No makeup: From dream to reality

While plenty of celebrities, such as Alicia Keys, embraced the "no makeup" face well before the global pandemic, lockdown has changed the game profoundly, offering people a real opportunity to accept themselves without makeup.

[caption id="attachment_211494" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Alicia Keys has been an advocate of #nomakeup even before Covid-19 happened. (Image: Alicia Keys/ Facebook)[/caption]

A global trend that has visibly transcended borders given the proliferation of hashtags like "#nomakeup," "#nomakeupday," "#nomakeupchallenge" or "#nomakeupselfie" that have swamped social media this year, all accompanied by pictures showing the world that self-acceptance is today more than just a theory.

This analysis is reinforced by mask-wearing, which isn't particularly compatible with wearing makeup. As well as hiding carefully made-up faces, masks cause foundation and lipstick to rub off in a few minutes, and can increase the risk of blemishes. Those are three good reasons that have led many women to banish makeup from their beauty routines.

[caption id="attachment_211493" align="alignnone" width="1024"] If you're wearing a face mask and shades, you can probably skip makeup altogether. (Image: Bara Buri/ Unsplash)[/caption]

In fact, a poll of 3,018 people carried out by Ifop for the Slow Cosmétique label back in June revealed that 21% of French women surveyed reported wearing makeup every day at the end of lockdown, compared to 42% in 2017. This drop suggests that major changes are afoot in women's beauty habits.

New boom: Mascaras and transfer-resistant products

And even those who aren't (yet) fully onboard the "no makeup" movement have seen their habits change. This is again reflected in the Ifop survey for Slow Cosmétique, which shows that women who regularly wear makeup are now paying more attention to their eyes, rather than skin and, in particular, lips.

And the reason, as mentioned above, is not only that it isn't seen, but also that it simply doesn't stay on due to the rubbing of the mask causing transfer. This observation is supported by sales and searches for these products online, which confirm the current appetite for mascaras, eyeliners and eyebrow products to the detriment of lipsticks and facial products. Interestingly, these products were all the rage before the public health crisis hit, notably driven by trends for contouring, highlighting and baking, and the generally sculpted look.

[caption id="attachment_211499" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Eye makeup is now more important than ever. (Image: Kelly Sikkema/ Unsplash)[/caption]

While many women have given up on lipstick and facial products, others are favouring more specific products, making way for a new trend — the boom in transfer-proof formulations. Brands have been offering such products for several weeks, responding to growing demand from makeup fans who don't want to give in to the mask.

Originally developed to stop lipstick transferring during a meal, when sipping a drink or giving a kiss, these products now seem like the ideal solution for mask-wearing times. Note that lightweight formulations and setting products like powders are also prime choices to overcome the inconvenience of mask-wearing.

Maskne and other skin blemishes

You've no doubt already have heard of "mascne" or "maskne" — acne from wearing face masks — which has become a problem since mask-wearing was made mandatory. These blemishes, or even acne, are caused by the rubbing of the mask and the elastic straps, as well as by the fact that facial coverings stop the skin from breathing.

It's a problem that can affect anyone, at any age — even if people with blemish-prone skin are more susceptible to the problem — and can require a few tweaks to beauty regimes. Before reaching for any kind of product to treat maskne, start by setting — and sticking to — a few day-to-day ground rules. For example, favour fabric masks, which are more breathable than surgical varieties, and change your mask several times a day.

[caption id="attachment_211500" align="aligncenter" width="769"] Spend more time on skincare, as mask-wearing may aggravate existing conditions and cause blemishes. (Image: Coline Hasle/ Unsplash)[/caption]

When it comes to beauty routines, the usual techniques should be reinforced: Removing makeup and cleansing skin are now non-negotiable at the end of a day in a mask. Next, treat skin with a suitable skincare product, and hydrate skin every morning before putting your mask back on.

It's a good idea to use more lightweight textures than usual and to look for non-comedogenic products to reduce the risk of spots, redness and other blemishes. Note that foundation can contribute to preventing skin breathing too. It's therefore better to reduce the use of this product if you don't want to end up dealing with acne.

(Main image: Bara Buri/ Unsplash; Featured image: Flavio Gasperini/ Unsplash)

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Okay, this might be one of the best days of our lives. Shawn Mendes is planning to release his first ever public documentary on his life, his music, and his future entitled “In Wonder”.

This 22 year-old Singer released the … Read more