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Coming Attraction: Sisley Eau d'Ikar Eau de Toilette

Diposkan oleh Pengetahuan dan Pengalaman on Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sisley's new Eau d'Ikar is, theoretically, a fragrance for men. After trying it, I'd call it a unisex fragrance that's going to appeal to many women. It's set to arrive at Sisley counters in October.

Eau d'Ikar embodies a poetic ambition...
  • The deep desire in a man to fly, not in defiance of the heavens, but rather to rise above the ground (my father had it and passed it along to me)
  • For lightness, intensity, and freedom
  • Not for power, but for the elegant movement
  • For the gentle wind and the passing of clouds
  • For a carefree spirit and rising winds
  • The ambition of the sun, to brush past its warmth and feel its light
This vibrant fragrance is rich in fine natural essences. The "star" essence is the lentiscus, a small tree that you can find in the Mediterranean islands. The vivacity of citrus notes illuminates lentisk essence with green and crisp notes of bitter orange, bergamot, lemon, and carrot seeds. Unexpected floral notes of iris, jasmine, orange pekoe tea are refreshed by reeds. Powerful dark wood notes strengthen the sensual notes of the heart of the lentisk: green cistus, sandalwood, and veitver root. All in all, it's a beautiful composition.

The bottle of Eau d'Ikar, designed by Bronislaw Krzysztof, is made of thick, fine glass. Light dances off its exterior. An abstract wing and a man's torso are carved in the glass.

Whether flying like a bird, shown in the promotional photo, or attempting as Icarus did (unfortunately unsuccessfully), the notion of defying the laws of gravity and taking flight is one that has enchanted man since the beginning of time. Sisley has given us a fragrance that offers a romantic lightness of being that evokes the freedom of flight. I love it!

Photo at top courtesy of Sisley; photo of Icarus courtesy of Frank Frazetta
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Coming Attraction: Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

Diposkan oleh Pengetahuan dan Pengalaman on Saturday, September 3, 2011

Have you ever wanted something that you couldn't have really badly? That's how I feel about Sisley's Black Rose Cream Mask, which promises instant youth, smoothing, plumping, and brightening. It is expected to arrive at Sisley counters in October. I already have, use, and love three of Sisley's masks, but that won't stop me from purchasing this new one the instant it hits the counters. I want it now!



Black Rose Cream Mask is the first Sisley mask enriched with anti-aging ingredients. A soothing mask rich in trace elements, vitamins, and plant extracts, it works instantly on the signs of aging and fatigue to restore vitality to the skin.



My one test of the mask left me desperate for another! I love masks, and Sisley's are among the very best. I like to apply them and use their time on my face to relax. Imagine enjoying all the benefits listed below while you chill out.



Smoothing and Plumping Actions



Extract of black rose will offer an instant tensor effect, smoothing with antioxidant properties.

Three anti-aging ingredients:

  • Extract of alkekengi calyx, anti-collagenase and anti-free radical action
  • Extract of padina pavonica to stimulate the synthesis of GAGs1
  • Vitamin E acetate to reinforce the skin's natural defenses
Revitalizing Actions

  • Extract of red vine leaf to tone skin and improve radiance
  • Extract of chlorella to stimulate superoxide dismutase activity, which protects skin from free radicals
  • Essential oil of geranium to stimulate the skin
Soothing and Softening Actions

  • Extract of great mullein (new active ingredient) to fight free radicals and soothe the skin
  • Shea butter, which protects, moisturizes, and soothes
  • Pro-vitamin B5 to soften and moisturize
  • Essential oils of rose and magnolia, also for soothing
Nourishing, Moisturizing, and Repairing Actions

  • Vegetable glycerine to moisturize
  • Phytosqualene, with emollient and moisturizing properties
  • Shea butter to nourish and repair
My friends from Sisley gave me a custom-made sample, enough for one application, when I was at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie this week. I used it last night and was instantly smitten - with the fresh fragrance, the lovely feel, and the appearance of my skin after my treatment. You don't wash this mask off your skin after you use it. Just tissue off the excess and allow your skin to luxuriate in the beneficial ingredients.



Be on the lookout for Sisley's Black Rose Cream Mask. It's a must-have, one of many new products we can expect to see from Sisley this fall.



1 GAGs contain special sugars, such as glucosamine hydrochloride, N-acetyl glucosamine, and glucosamine sulfate, that have high water-holding properties. These are built into larger water-holding chains of sugars such as hyaluronic acid, keratin sulfate, heparin, heparin sulfate, dermatin sulfate, and chondroitin sulfate. - skinbiology.com



Update 9/4: Sisley’s Black Rose Cream Mask should be applied two to three times a week, in a generous layer over the face and neck. As I mentioned, any excess should be blotted away (not rinsed) after 10-15 minutes.



Photo courtesy of Sisley
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