Mother’s Day is a celebration that honors the iconic women who have helped shape, mold, and nurture generations – Spoil your mum on this special occasion with LOOKFANTASTIC’s roundup of stellar gifts, featuring an array of options that are sure to sweep her off her feet. Whether you’re spending the day with her, or sending love from afar, LOOKFANTASTIC rounds-up the best beauty buys; from memorable treats to little luxuries, she deserves it all!
Step out of the hustle and bustle of Dubai and into a sanctuary of bliss at Sofitel SPA with L’OCCITANE in Sofitel Dubai The Palm, the newly launched, ultimate wellbeing experience for the body and mind.
Sofitel has joined forces with SPA L’OCCITANE to launch a new wellness concept at the resort which will introduce some exciting new spa treatments and therapies. Using L’OCCITANE en Provence’s signature beauty products that are rich in natural and organic ingredients, an exclusive range of rejuvenating, restorative and effective well-being treatments will be offered.
The rebranded Sofitel SPA with L’OCCITANE offers a fully integrated and holistic well-being journey with a wide range of singular and pioneering therapies that include treatments with the signature floral and feminine Rose range. The spa combines exceptional worldwide ancient traditions, therapies, music and treatments using French flare and expertise to create the perfect space to revitalise, rest and rejuvenate in Palm Jumeirah.
“Sofitel Dubai The Palm is a wonderful destination to showcase our interpretation of holistic well-being inspired by nature. We are truly honoured with this partnership and look forward to launching our latest spa innovations supported by experienced professionals, committed to delivering our immersive and meaningful brand experience. We are thrilled to support Sofitel Dubai the Palm in becoming an exceptional wellness destination in Dubai,” said Catherine Tran, Director of Spa Business Development at SPA L’OCCITANE.
The newly renovated spa includes 28 treatment rooms, hammam facilities, steam room, sauna and female and male relaxation rooms. Body massages and face rituals including treatments using the delicately-fragranced Rose range, will leave skin soft, reinvigorated and truly radiant. Special packages and programmes combining an array of treatments are offered by trained SPA L’OCCITANE experts.
After the spa experience, guests can continue their wellness journey by enjoying hammam and a dip in the infinity pool, with striking views of the Palm Jumeirah.
Guests will also be able to indulge in Sofitel SPA with L’OCCITANE signature treatments such as the Rejuvenating experience, Exhilarating experience, and custom spa rituals that include ‘Journey to Arabia’, which combines a body massage and exclusive Rose fragranced body scrub with massage. Transforming the beautiful Rose scent into a massage journey, the treatment combines Swedish effleurage, Chinese acupressure and Balinese massage techniques to release stress and tension.
“As the perfect addition to Sofitel Dubai The Palm’s exceptional offerings, Sofitel Spa with L’OCCITANE is a new concept that is sure to elevate the spa experience at Sofitel that many of our clients have already come to love with a more holistic approach to wellness – all set in a beautifully designed space. Here, guests can step into a world of indulgence from the moment they enter the newly renovated spa. We are looking forward to providing an urban escape through a wellbeing journey encompassing the body and mind”, said Christophe Schnyder, Managing Director, Sofitel Dubai The Palm.
Sofitel Dubai The Palm’s spa is a place where time stands still. So, treat yourself to the French glow – from radiant skin-boosting experiences that detox, cleanse and revitalise to the chic, tranquil setting that combats the dem
The Iconica double-band rings and earrings are simple yet deeply symbolic, eloquently expressing the power of two in a very Pomellato way. Now, with the addition of vibrant sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds, the language of love has a richer vocabulary, making Iconica the ideal Valentine’s Day gift.
Iconica is one of Pomellato’s standout designs. Its audacious and sinuous forms highlight the house’s rich heritage of outstanding craftsmanship and its mastery of all-gold jewels. Steeped in tradition yet bold and contemporary, Iconica’s refined volumes are the hallmark of the brand’s style. Today Pomellato invigorates Iconica with its unstoppable love of colour.
The double rings showcase Milanese understated elegance at its best. Two round gold coils are united by a flat transversal link: two perfect and pure forms are forever bound together to create a greater whole. Pomellato has chosen the gemstones most associated with love that speak straight to the heart. For some, sapphires evoke the purity of everlasting love and rubies the fire of passion. The soothing green of emeralds promises hope and peace while the timeless diamond is the eternal messenger of unity.
The white gold rings are available with either blue sapphires or diamonds and the rose gold ones are offered with emeralds or rubies. Double loop earrings in the same gold and gemstone combinations match the rings.
With its timeless sophistication and new attractive hues, Iconica offers a meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day and for every day, forever.
Les Benjamins introduces their eponymous inaugural fragrance line. The new line, which consists of ten individual eau de parfums, serves as a continuation of the brand’s long-standing mission to bridge the east and the west through the marriage of cultural symbology, and now fragrance notes.
Liquid Gold unites top notes of marine accords, melon and bergamot with rose, lavender and patchouli, while Mystic Oud is a synergy of floral, fruity and oriental notes, toying with the realms of spirituality and sensuality with notes of lychee, sweet amber, clove buds, orchid, violet and clove.
Once again looking to the region for inspiration, Desert Dawn lifts notes of saffron with cashmere wood, oud and magnolia to create a rich composition of floral notes. Meanwhile Moroccan Musk taps into the expansive idea of the endless deserts of Morocco, blending spice cumin and coriander with cedarwood, incense and amber in a bid to recreate the sensation of the desert heat on the skin.
From decadent woody florals to smoky floral accords – Night Dew, Oriental Express, Desert Dawn, Vanilla Sky and Precious Petals make up the remaining fragrance portfolio. Each eau de parfum is available in 50ml.
It is essential to start the new year with a new look. Natasha Dury is loving the gifting ideas from Givenchy that should cover you for a different look this season.
ALCHEMY BY GIVENCHY
Gold is deeply rooted in the origins of Givenchy beauty. Pure, dazzling gold, which Hubert de Givenchy used to encase the very first lipstick he imagined in 1989. In doing so, he began a dialogue with light, which went on to become an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the Maison.
For the Holiday 2021 collection, Givenchy wishes to pay tribute to this golden genesis, to create the most Couture products in existence. Spanning from rosy champagne tones to more assertive coppery shades, Givenchy has explored all the facets of gold in the form of matte, satin and metallic textures. Formulas are presented in limited-edition luxurious and exclusive golden boxes adorned with intense black velvet.
PRISME LIBRE HIGHLIGHTER Limited edition
The season’s must-have is Prisme Libre Highlighter No. 10 Organza Or, which is presented in a unique case with a mirrored lid for easy touch-ups, no matter where you may be.
Givenchy unveils an exclusive and limited-edition creation, Prisme Libre Highlighter. Two loose powders in harmony leave the complexion instantly fresh and light for a radiant and festive glow. Its two pink and golden shades merge to capture and reflect even a glimmer of light, while its soft-focus pigments fuse with the skin to magnify and sculpt the complexion, cleverly highlighting where the light hits naturally with no build-up effect.
PRISME LIBRE Limited edition
Prisme Libre, Givenchy’s iconic loose powder quartet, is given a new and universal harmony of shades: No. 11 Sparkling Lilac. The first ever ultraviolet complexion enhancer. The perfect chromatic balance of Prisme Libre Sparkling Lilac can sublimate all skin tones: its bluish nuances freshen and unify the complexion, while its pink tones revive radiance.
LE ROUGE Limited editions
Givenchy presents its iconic lipstick in a new gold and black velvet case. Two shades of Le Rouge are treated to this unique limited- edition design. First, the most emblematic shade of Le Rouge Deep Velvet: No. 37 Rouge Grainé, a Couture crimson that dresses the lips in a powerful matte colour in just one coat. Then, a unique variant of Le Rouge: No. 501 Copper Nude, a satin, rosy nude with coppery glints, made even more exceptional with the profusion of 4G logos engraved on its bullet.
LE 9 DE GIVENCHY Limited edition
Nine richly pigmented eyeshadows, three finishes (matte, satin, metallic) and a multitude of possibilities… Givenchy presents 9.07, a versatile palette infused with golden and pink undertones that enriches the Le 9 eyeshadow line for one limited edition.
The bronze, golden, brown and pink tones work together instinctively and in perfect harmony to enhance the radiance of the eyes. Both sensory and highly concentrated in pigments, their texture glides delicately over the eyelids, dressing them in powerful shades that last 12 hours without creasing.
As a journalist, I have met Salama Mohamed and her husband, Emirati content creator Khalid Al Ameri, a number of times at events and have always felt that as influential power couple, they are the most authentic social media personalities emerging out of the UAE.
Their day-to-day life and banter is what we most relate to living in the UAE and their down to earth personalities and ready smiles make leave a warm and positive impression on people they meet.
Salama has spoken about her skin being super sensitive a number of times and she sought to create a skincare brand to take care of the skin during all seasons. We find out more about Peacefull and Salama’s journey to becoming a skin care brand owner.
Can you tell us about your career and what motivates you most each day?
Each day I wake up and I am blessed to be doing what I love. Peacefull coming to fruition was such a monumental moment for me and I hope that others are inspired by my story, so they too can bring their dreams to life.
Seeing an idea come to life only helps push me to go harder, from working with the formulas for our upcoming products to planning out the launch definitely keeps me motivated.
And of course, life as a whole, family is my ultimate motivation.
How is the success of your much awaited skincare launch?
This is still a pinch-me moment! Peacefull coming to fruition was such a monumental moment for me and I hope that others are inspired by my story, so they too can bring their dreams to life.
Nothing makes me happier than knowing that we could make a difference in people’s lives and as their relationship with their skin grows stronger, to know we played a part in that. This is the reason Peacefull exists and we will continue to work hard to spread this message far and wide.
Best experience in life and the favourite part about starting a new brand?
There have been so many amazing moments in my life, I can’t pick just one! Everyday I wake up and I am truly blessed to be doing what I love.
With Peacefull, the last two years had been a rollercoaster, it had all the ups and downs as you can imagine, but seeing everything come together was truly one of the best moments in my life and made everything worth it.
What are the challenges you might face when rolling out the brand to other markets?
Global expansion is definitely at the forefront for Peacefull. Entering new markets always comes with its own challenges as each country must be given individual attention and its own strategy. With this in mind, we are a research based company, are dermatologically tested for all skin types, including sensitive skin and approved by ESMA, which is the highest standardization in the UAE.
Can you share your skincare regime with us?
Currently, my full routine for summer usually goes like this:
I start with our mugwort clay mask to cleanse my face. It is a face wash that gives you the benefits of wearing a clay mask but with hydration, so you are not stripping your natural skin moisture. If I have makeup on, then I’ll double cleanse, otherwise, I move on to the next step. I do this in the morning and evenings
Then I love using my hands to apply the Endless Purifying Toner. I love this step as it’s an essence enriched toner, so I’m getting maximum hydration on the deepest level
Next, I use an under-eye cream
On days where I have more time, and just want to pamper myself a little more, I’ll use a sheet mask
Then I’m putting on our Ever Glow Moisturizer and what I love is it doesn’t leave you feeling like a glazed donut. There is no stickiness, oily or greasy feel and yet it plumps your skin and gives you the natural, healthy glow that you deserve, especially during summer, when it’s so hot and humid
And finally, I’ll put on some SPF, a very important step so it should never be missed
Favourite part of the day?
I can’t pick just one! The highlight of my day is getting hugs and kisses from Khalifa and Abdullah when they wake up. My skincare routine gives me life but also, getting in a good meal between work and the many meetings throughout the day.
What is one super power you wish you had?
Invisibility! Being invisible for just one hour everyday would be pretty cool, then I could sit, drink my tea and just chill.
Can you share your thoughts or advice to the younger generation who look up to you as a role model?
The most important thing is to be in tune with yourself and your heart everyday. When you work and walk with good intentions, this radiates throughout your person and promotes peace within and to those around you. Also, surround yourself with positivity and don’t forget to hydrate!
Ever wanted an eyeliner that was not only safe for the delicate eye area, but also nourishes and protects the skin around the eye AND checks all the boxes for an efficient eyeliner that will take you from dusk to dawn?
Wing it like never before Liht Organics Dusk to Dawn Liquid Liner glides on & is 100% smudge-proof and waterproof so you never have to worry about smudging or fading.
As eye makeup products are prone to contamination, it is worthwhile to choose organic, vegan makeup that uses natural ingredients with antibacterial properties to limit the product from spreading bacteria when applied to the eye.
Liht Organics liquid liner contains Rosemary extract – an antioxidant with natural antiseptic properties and can help protect skin from damage due to free radicals. Other skin-loving ingredients that are gentle on the eye and help to nourish and protect the delicate eyelid skin include Chamomile Extract to soothe sensitivity, Aloe Barbadensis to hydrate and repair, and Cellulose Gum, a naturally occurring component found in the cell walls of plants that is the magic ingredient in making our eyeliner waterproof. Shop Liht Organics Infinity Lash Mascara across Debenhams stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You can also shop online on https://lihtorganics.ae/.
A new quartet of fierce eyeshadow palettes born to awaken the animal in you
“This past year has been wildly transformative so I wanted to ignite the powerful animal in all of us by creating four limited edition eyeshadow palettes that would allow you to both tame your inner feline or embrace your wild side in the sweep of a brush.” – Huda Kattan
It’s an eyeshadow jungle out there, but fear not because Huda Kattan has cherry-picked this season’s fiercest color combos for her new limited-edition WILD Obsessions eyeshadow palettes. Whether you want to go full-on ferocious or tame your wild side, this new collection of on-the-go mini palettes have the purrrrfect mix of nuanced neutrals and pops of color for you to achieve your wildest beauty dreams.
The Inspiration
Inspired by four of the most powerful wild animals, the JAGUAR, PYTHON, CHAMELEON and TIGER, each palette has been carefully curated around these animals’ attributes: seductive, intuitive, strong, courageous. Each armed with nine velvety hues, including a multitude of buttery mattes, 3D metallics and shimmery sparkles in complementary fierce tones, each palette is designed to highlight, line, and define the eyes for an endless array of animalistic looks so get ready to take a walk on the wild side. Sleek and sultry, soft and feline, dangerously rebellious or wildly animalistic, each palette allows you to tame your inner animal for a sultry daytime look, or embrace your ferocious side and make your mark in the jungle.
Per the discussion with Justina a few weeks back you had mentioned acknowledging the animal traits coming from different spiritual/cultural beliefs… not sure if we need to add that here too?
The Finishes
Effortlessly easy to master, each high-pigmented palette features four delectable finishes in nine complementary hues created to shade, highlight, and define the eyes in an endless array of wild beauty looks for every occasion. Each palette’s brand new 3D Metallics are super lightweight to the touch, loaded with multi-reflective metallic pigment, and armed with an ultra foil or high sparkle finish. The multi-dimensional shades create a diverse array of finishes depending on the applicator used from a soft, sultry glow when applied using a dry, fluffy brush to intense high shine foil when applied with a damp flat or liner brush. Even the texture has been reworked for this limited edition series, created with a 3D embossed python print for the wildest touch. Foil metallics are creamy to the touch while remaining super-pigmented giving a high-shine finish. Huda and her team created a unique feline dotted pattern only available in the WILD JAGUAR palette, and a swirled foil metallic only available in the CHAMELEON palette. When it comes to the sparkly metallic shades, the ultra-creamy, semi-sheer shadow bases have been infused with a bigger sparkle giving these fierce shades extra fire. And lastly, the new mattes – this new formula is buttery to the touch allowing even more blend-ability, leaving a seamless, sultry smooth finish on lids.
The Palettes
WILD PYTHON – The python is known to transition and transform over its lifetime, shedding its skin when needed. Due to its powerful connection with the earth and sun, the python is brilliant at manifesting energy and is known to seduce with its smooth and seductive movements. As a result, the WILD PYTHON palette is made up of metamorphic gold and green duo-chromes, mixed earthy tone bases and a dash of exotic blue-greens to create a range of sultry beauty looks as you wildly evolve over the season.
WILD CHAMELEON – The chameleon is known for having the agile ability to present and hide itself, ever adapting to its surroundings. Cunningly intuitive, the chameleon knows when to change its colors, when to blend in, and when to stand out. Covering all bases, the WILD CHAMELEON palette is made up of contradictory yet complementary pops of vivid color, including vibrant purples, glamorous golds and earthy oranges giving you the choice to stand out and be seen, or stay beautifully subtle in the shadows.
WILD JAGUAR – The jaguar is the ultimate symbol of power, commanding attention from both prey and fellow predators alike. Due to its unmatched strength, the jaguar is truly King (or Qween!) The WILD JAGUAR palette commands attention with its smoky color scheme. A mix of blacks, greys and oxidized bronzes allows you to create an array of sexy and show-stopping beauty looks that will place you at the very top of the food chain.
WILD TIGER – Sold exclusively at Hudabeauty.com, ASOS and Sephora Europe – The tiger holds true to itself and is deeply courageous through its primal instincts. Tigers hold a lot of self-belief with their ability to trust themselves in situations and have an abundance of strength, willpower and conviction. As a result, for the WILD TIGER palette, Huda created a sumptuous champagne gold palette that includes a roar of animalistic, taupe neutrals and a stroke of feline terracotta shades allowing you to be beautifully brave with your look this season.
Huda’s How To:
Before getting wild, create the perfect canvas for your lids with Huda Beauty’s Black & White Matte Basics’ Melted shadows to deepen or brighten your final eye look. Then start off by building your base with one of the buttery matte shadows.
Pick up the high-pigmented metallic shades using a dense flat brush and press onto the lid for a soft metallic finish. If you’re after a fuller coverage foil effect, add a layer of a metallic shade by firmly pressing the pigment on with your fingers or sponge applicator.
Sweep the 3D shadows over the lids with a flat brush for an all over multi-chromatic look, or with your finger for a more intense shine. Want to go full-on ferocious? Use a damp brush which will leave an extreme, fiery foiled effect.
Huda’s Hacks:
When it comes to applying the deeper shades, as Huda always says, ‘blend is your friend’. Using a brush is super important to get a sultry smooth finish in the crease and across the lid.
Not all deep shades have to be bold and graphic. Blend out the deep mattes with a fluffy brush to give definition and shape to the eyes without dominating the entire makeup look.
If you’re after a tame, daytime look, build a light base using the buttery matte shades before adding the metallic shadows on top using a flat brush, a sponge applicator or your finger depending on the intensity you’re looking for.
Want a bright-eyed look? Use the metallic shades to rim the lower lash line or add to your inner corners. The result is a soft highlight which will create the illusion of big eyes ready to go on the prowl.
For a bigger beauty bite and deeper impact, use Huda Beauty’s Matte Basics Melted Shadows as a base. The White shade will work to enhance your matte shadows making them pop while the Black will transform any metallic into a more rare and sparkly version.
Four variants of herbal ingredients infused in 100% cotton and biodegradable masks, promise to detox, cleanse and restore skin from within.
Complement your beauty indulgence with invigorating skin essentials as Himalaya, herbal experts in beauty care, unveils an exotic range of face sheet masks for salon-like pampering at home. Infused with herbal actives they offer a clean and pure skincare routine to elevate your self-care experience.
Pollutants, sun exposure, stress, and lack of sleep are no longer the beauty spoilers to fret about with the new Himalaya Cotton Face Sheet Masks. Thoughtfully curated to amplify your self-care beauty sessions, four new variants offer completely natural solutions to restore skin health from within. Whether it’s the Youthful Radiance (Edelweiss & Pomegranate) that aids visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, Purifying Neem (Neem & Tea Tree) to clarify and keep the skin pure, Detoxifying (Charcoal & Green Tea) that aids deep cleansing by removing excess oil and dirt from pores, or Natural Glow (Saffron & Vitamin C) for bright and enhanced skin complexion; you will find only naturally infused solutions for desirable facial skincare routine.
A superlative blend of Himalaya’s rich experience in herbal ingredients for skincare and modern lifestyle needs; the new range in face sheet masks is an instant solution for intense hydration. The masks wrap perfectly around the face like a second skin to let the face absorb the goodness and efficacy of herbal actives. The Natural Hyaluronic acid in the Sheet Masks intensely hydrates skin making it soft and refreshed.
Made of ultra-soft, biodegradable and 100% cotton fabric, the face sheet masks also ensure an environmentally-conscious skincare regime to lead the way for beauty that truly cares.
Let the herbal actives do all the good work while you unwind and relax in your beauty indulgence and self-care routine. Here’s how to use it:-
Step 1: After cleansing the face, unfold the mask & evenly apply it over the entire face.
Step 2: Adjust the mask to the contours of your face. Keep it on for 15 minutes and allow it to rest.
Step 3: Remove the mask and massage gently to allow the formula to be absorbed. Wipe with a cotton pad.
Do not wash your face after removing the mask and discard the mask after a single use.
The attractive looking packaging has also been awarded at the ‘A’ Design Awards & Competition – the world’s largest and most influential design awards held in Italy, recently.
Convenient, soothing, free of harmful chemicals and prepped to give your skin that glow au naturel; try Himalaya face sheet masks for revitalized and healthy skin. Available across all major supermarkets and hypermarkets, the new range is priced at AED 10.50 only.
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