Festive special

With the festive season upon us, leading cosmetic brands have announced some of their new range of products. From “eco-friendly” creams and lotions, to special limited edition range of cosmetics, to even diamond extracts which have been incorporated for anti-ageing creams, the options in the world of cosmetics is immense. What’s more, brands like Estee Lauder is also customizing some of its range with a special machine that can engrave the name of your loved ones.

Going natural
This year, unguents from the house of The Body Shop shift increasingly towards eco-friendly ingredients. One of my personal favourites is the Shea range of body lotions though I also love the peppermint foot soak range that’s come out especially for the festive season. The brand has also taken a major lead with the gift packaging that is made from recycled materials like renewable bamboo, water hyacinth leaves, palm leaves and other naturally derived materials. Price: Rs 1,500 +

Mineral worthy
Apart from customizing the products for the festive season with their special engraving machine, Estee Lauder recently announced two new products especially created for the Indian woman. Both, the Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder (SPF 15) and Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid (SPF 10) are packed with the goodness of pomegranate, which comes packed with numerous skin boosting nutrients and potent antioxidants including vitamin C and vitamin E as well as iron and potassium to provide a burst of radiance to the skin for a healthy glow. Dermatologist tested, fragrance-free, non-acnegenic, and oil-absorbing, the products are available at the Estee Lauder outlets all over the country. Price: Rs 1,950 each

Limited edition, please
Renowned brand Vichy Laboratories has announced its limited edition for the festive season. What’s more, these products will have up to 40 per cent reduction in prices from the brand’s anti-ageing, anti-imperfection and hydrating care range. From creams and lotions specifically created for sensitive skins, the limited range also includes anti-wrinkle and soothing care solutions for the dry skin. A good idea would be to also check out their special trial packets that come in very trendy gift packaging options. Price: Rs 990+

Diamond for the face
A leading name in skincare, Oriflame’s products are made from natural ingredients and for the festive season, it has, for the Asian region introduced the Diamond Cellular anti-ageing cream. Even as researchers study and debate the goodness of anti-ageing creams, claiming that these can be very harmful in the long run, Oriflame’s new offering boasts of “genuine diamond powder making the skin look visibly younger”. The liniment, according to experts at Oriflame, actually prolongs cell longevity, slowing down the skin ageing process to help keep your skin looking forever young. The diamond powder is said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by 67 per cent, while brightening the complexion by 76 per cent. Rs 2190

Much like the queen
If budget is a constraint and you’d still like a high-end brand in your bag this season, don’t give Forest Essential’s Rani Padmawati lip balm a miss. Anyway, with the winter setting in, this will be a must for the season. Packed with natural ingredients, these creamy buttery lip balms are made with royal jelly, shea butter, organic beeswax, fruit butter, aloe, jojoba oil and vitamin E. So nourish your lips with this offering from Forest Essentials. Price: Rs 475