Month: January 2016

Are you trying to delay the ageing process?

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Aging occurs in almost nine million species on earth, and scientists haven’t figured out a way to stop it, so we can’t really help you with that. But we do have just what you need to reverse and stall the aging process considerably!

REVERSE AND STALL THE SIGNS OF AGING

Generally speaking, men have thicker, oilier and warmer skin than women. So while many of the women’s anti-aging products in the market work really well, they won’t be as effective for men.

Thankfully, Institut Arnaud, a professional skincare brand that has been dominating French salons since 1945, has created OLIGOJI35, an anti-aging product line for men aged 35 and older.

OLIGOJI35 combines the unrivalled antioxidant properties of Goji berries with the strength of several trace elements containing unique energizing power. The result is refined skin texture, with signs of fatigue erased, and wrinkles and fine lines significantly blurred.

OLIGOJI35 SCRUB CLEAN FACE

A facial cleansing cream with exfoliating action, OLIGOJI35 Scrub Clean Face removes dead skin cells for smoother skin and bright, consistent complexion, while also preventing the growth of ingrown facial hair. Say goodbye to blemishes and bumpy skin! The smoother your facial skin is, the younger you look!

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OLIGOJI35 SOOTHING FLUID AFTER-SHAVE

Razor burns damage the skin and can leave it blotched and swollen. OLIGOJI Soothing Fluid After-Shave is designed to calm skin irritation. Its alcohol component cauterizes skin after shaving, while its hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate your skin and fills in any existing wrinkles. Your skin feels soft, refreshed and matified.

OLIGOJI35 EYE CONTOUR CARE

The skin around the eye is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on other parts of the face. That’s why it requires special care. Anti-wrinkle, anti-dark circle and anti-puffiness, OLIGOJI35 Eye Contour Care reduces wrinkle length by 31% and gets rid of 26% of your total wrinkle surface area in just 28 days!

OLIGOJI35 ANTI-AGING CONCENTRATE

Designed to combat existing wrinkles and fine lines and prevent new ones from developing, OLIGOJI35 Anti-aging Concentrate effectively firms the skin and repairs surface damage, leaving you with skin that’s soft, smooth and elastic. Look young and feel young again.

PRODUCTS FOR MEN ON THE MOVE

Institut Arnaud understands that while you’re very conscious about hygiene, your busy lifestyle doesn’t always allow you to use many products at once. That’s why we’ve created OLOGOJI35 Shower Shampoo Hair and Body. With its practical 2-in-1 formula, this product saves you shower time while still making you feel clean, fragrant and refreshed!

To combat sweating and body odor, we offer you OLIGOJI35 Roll-on Deodorant, which guarantees 24-hour-long effectiveness. Attend as many meetings as you want to, and take as many connecting flights as needed without worrying about staying fresh.

Finally, we understand that shaving on the go is difficult for men with sensitive, irritable skin. OLIGOJI35 Soothing Fluid After-Shave has calming and moisturizing activators for a healing and regenerating effect. It moisturises your skin daily, soothes razor burn and provides a long-lasting fresh feel. Apply a hazelnut-sized amount to your face and neck, each morning after shaving. Travelling is made much simpler and more convenient with OLIGOJI35!

Another New Year definitely means you’re getting older. But it doesn’t have to show! Equipped with the antioxidant, restorative and anti-aging benefits of Goji berry plus the power of several naturally occurring elements, OLIGOJI35 will help you reverse and stall the signs of aging. Cheers to more happiness and youthfulness in 2016!

Written for Metromed. For more information, contact Shereen  +971 50 7690087

 

Marc Jacobs Decadence

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Marc Jacobs Decadence is a fragrance that touts to be indulgent and impulsively luxurious. It makes a statement with bold styling, luxurious craftsmanship and a revolutionary fragrance design inspired by one of Marc’s iconic handbags. Decadence elevates the irreverEnt spirit of Marc Jacobs fragrances to a new level of luxury.

Developed with master perfumer Annie Buzantian, decadence is a luxurious sensual woody scent. The fragrance captivates with a sultry top of succulent italian plum, golden saffron and velvety iris. The heart is a bouquet of rich bulgarian rose that mingles with lush orris and creamy nuances of jasmin Sambac. Sexy liquid amber, heady vetiver and warm papyrus woods dry down to a signature of sophisticated indulgence.

So whats in it?

TOP:           ITALIAN PLUM, IRIS, SAFFRON

HEART:    BULGARIAN ROSE, JASMINE SAMBAC, ORRIS

BASE:        LIQUID AMBER, VETIVER, PAPYRUS WOODS

Who is behind it?

Fragrance House: FIRMENICH

Master Perfumer: ANNIE BUZANTIAN

The Fragrance is developed in collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Ann Gottlieb.

For the packaging, the ultimate statement maker, it comes in a feminine bottle inspired by marc’s classic handbag shape.

Rendered in a palette of rich emerald green, Decadence features an exotically textured arched python cap. A gold chain and black silky tassel finish the look, defining a new era of glamorous luxury with the re-emergence of clean lines, rich materials and opulent details. Lavish and sophisticated, the deep green outer carton features a sumptuous velvety feel and gold embossed logo.

 

PRICE LIST:

Decadence EDP 100ML – UAE 485, SR 495, KD 38,300, BD 46,600, QR 495, OR 50,800, USD 132 LEB.

Decadence EDP 50ML– AED 380, SR 390, KD 30,000, BD 38.900, QR 388, OR 39,800, USD 103 USD LEB.

Celebrate the beautiful culture of Oman with Atana Hotels

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For ultimate relaxation, Oman is the best place to head out to in the Middle East – from here in Dubai, it usually takes me a minimum of 6 hours to get Muscat so going to Musandam or Khasab is even faster. I love Khasab and Musandam as it reminds me of the tranquility back in Fiji and now I have more reasons to enjoy peace weekends with the new Atana Hotels in the area.

Travellers will be delighted to know that Atana Hotels will operate in Oman, focusing on traditional Omani hospitality at an international standard, in the Governorate of Musandam, Khasab, Oman. With two diverse hotels, Atana offers a gateway to the delights of the Musandam peninsula for families and adventure-seekers and a window into the diverse culture and traditions of the community.

Guests at Atana Hotels will find that the culture of Oman, interwoven with contemporary elements is celebrated from the design and layout of the buildings, clustered around a courtyard and ‘oasis’, to the Omani flavours in the restaurant, enhanced by the cultural activities on offer in the hotels.

Enjoying colourful landscapes, spanning green mountains to azure seas; its welcoming people and their communities, Atana Hotels supports local initiatives and the community in a variety of ways.

Newly introduced for 2016 are weekly cultural nights at Atana Musandam, featuring Omani artists and musicians showcasing their work with an Oud player and local ladies demonstrating the preparation of traditional Omani desserts, with the opportunity for guests to sample the unique flavours as well as learn how to prepare the recipes handed down through generations.

Toiletries provided in the rooms and suites are sourced and produced in Oman by Al Husn Toiletries, and the laundry bags are hand-crafted by local women from the Khasab Women’s Association, supporting the colourful textile cottage industry which is still very much part of the local community.

For added ambience, Omani’s in traditional dress light torches around the courtyard at sunset, guests can relax over coffee and dates whilst listening to the performance of an oud player, indulge in henna painting and breathe in the scented aromas of the bakhour (perfumed incense) spread around the courtyard to greet the starry nights of the region.

 

Beautiful Gowns from Agent Provocateur

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One of my favourite feel good clothes has to be something from Agent Provocateur – the brand is  known for creating drama, and the new eye catching  gowns from the latest Autumn Winter 2015 collection, both floor length numbers are perfect for home – and make for spectacular evening-wear as well….the latest 2 gowns are named Cathie and Francis.

The stunning ‘70s-inspired Cathie is a romantic heroine, day and night. This breathtaking inspired full-length gown in seductive midnight blue all-over lace sweeps along the floor in a decadent fashion for an always-dramatic entrance, whether worn alone or as eveningwear over a cocktail dress.

The long bell sleeves feature little ties at each cuff, while the gown has a curved, dropped hip seam, and ties at the waist with a bagged-out lace belt. Scallop-edged eyelash lace traces a soft pattern down the neckline, forming a keyhole cut-out across the décolletage when the gown is fastened using the hooks-and-eyes at the front neck and waist.

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Francis is elegant and romantic with a relaxed silhouette, also 70’s inspired, made in a flowing satin chiffon and trimmed with pearls. Step out in style in a softly sheeny oyster silk satin chiffon as Francis is graceful, and skims the floor.

The wraparound gown has a tie belt and is embellished with eye-catching pearls along the low-cut neckline, around the three-quarter length cuffs, and down the edges of the draped cut-outs that run the length of each elegant sleeve.

What is nice about both gowns is that they are modest and yet sensuous and something that also works for a girly pyjama party. I wouldn’t do a pillow fight in it though – more like feeling nice and soft while sipping mulled punch and sinful fruit cake while chatting with the girls till the early hours.