Portland General Store shaving kit Authenticity is the name of the game at Portland General Store. The niche grooming label uses authentic, time-tested methods of producing its natural bath and body products. This limited edition shaving kit, which has been given the special treatment by creative agency Owen & Stork as part of its atelier collaboration series, brings together PGS' greatest hits, such as mud cleansing ball and wet-shave jelly, in a covetable wooden case. With only 12 in existence, we suggest you get yours quick. Shaving kit, $650, designed by Owen&Stork for Portland General Store, www.portlandgeneralstore.com Writer: Pei-Ru Keh
Portland General Store shaving kit
Portland General Store shaving kit
Portland General Store shaving kit
Portland General Store shaving kit
Les Verrines d'Honoré fragrances
In a stroke of pre-summer genius, eco-certified perfume company Honoré des Pres has repackaged its inaugural quartet of organic, all-natural fragrances in old-fashioned jam jars. The label, who charmed us so much with its original concertina packaging and green ethos that it walked off with a Wallpaper* design award three years ago, was inspired by the use of glass cloches to preserve the purity of ingredients.
Eau de toilette sprays, starting from 56€, by Honoré des Pres, www.honoredespres.com
Les Verrines d'Honoré fragrances
Les Verrines d'Honoré fragrances
Institut Esthederm serum
With over 30 years of expertise in photobiology, we're not about to start questioning Institut Esthederm's cellular-level approach to skin. Its new Molecular range, formulated with its signature cellular water, delivers a professional-grade dose of active ingredients at optimal concentrations. To wit, the line's concentrated vitamin C serum comes in stable powder form and turns into a cool balm on application.
Intensif Vitamine C powder serum, £27, by Institut Esthederm, available from Liberty, www.esthederm.com
Korres suncare range
A long-time staple in our grooming bags, Korres has unveiled a new and improved suncare line. The 12-strong range, which protects skin naturally with zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide, offers medium to high SPF protection in three ingredient families inspired by Greek tradition. For sensitive skin, face and body sunscreens are formulated with organic edible yogurt, which soothes and nourishes sensitive skin. Sports enthusiasts will benefit from the regenerating and softening properties in the Walnut & Coconut sunscreen, while even hair is protected from UVA rays by a microemulsion infused with Red Vine polyphenols and sunflower extract.
Suncare range, starting from €15, by Korres, www.korres.com
Nars Primer
When it comes to make-up, we're all about achieving photo-finish results with minimal effort. Cut to Nars' newest additions, a pair of high-performance face primers that deliver a flawless canvas, while caring for the skin. The Pore-Refining Primer regulates shine with the aid of mineral powers, while lentil seed extract reduces the appearance of pores. The Multi-Protect Primer, fortified with Indian Frankincense, protects skin against pollution and UV rays.
Pore-Refining Primer and Multi-Protect Primer, both £24 each, by Nars, www.narscosmetics.com
Shu Uemura texturising melt
We're usually on the fence when food and grooming products collide, but the latest creation from Shu Uemura's Art of Hair - a lightweight hair texturiser inspired by the jelly-dessert, yokan - is an exception. Infused with green tea, rice and honey and seaweed extracts, themselves common ingredients used in making yokan, the gel melts away to deliver natural texture and hold.
Yokan Craft, £22, by Shu Uemura Art of Hair, www.shuuemuraartofhair.com
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