MAC Style Warriors Info

The ''Style Warriors'' collection is an animal print based collection. It includes animal print bags with leopard, zebra and tiger. The usual packaging on products will be animal printed too. Here is few of the products; this is not a color story, only some hints.

Eyeshadows
Night Manoeuvres
Vibrant Grape
Tempting
Bright Future
Soft Force

Blushes
Eversun ( that used to be a beauty powder blush, so it is a repromote. )
On a Mission

Bronzing Powders
Refined Golden
Solar Riche

( Those bronzers are M.A.C. Classics - they were on the ''Neo Sci - Fi collection'' too. )

Here's a few photos of models' ; credits Specktra.net forums!

DERMAdoctor POETRY in Lotion®

An advanced antiaging treatment that is well-versed in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spot, and blotchy skin discoloration. This youth-restoring formula contains the highest potency retinol available, housed within the latest microencapsulation delivery system. It utilizes a slow-release technology to ensure maximum retinol bioavailability to the skin while minimizing the chance of irritation. A clinically proven agent in the fight against the signs of aging, retinol helps increase dermal thickness and collagen production.

Kat von D Tattoo Concealer

A heavy duty, multitasking concealer that is a creamy, blendable secret weapon that gives instant, customizable coverage.

This oil-free, long-wearing formula makes blemishes, dark circles, tattoos, and imperfections disappear. It is perfect for any occasion that calls for a flawless look.

This must-have is part of a complete makeup arsenal designed by famed tattoo artist, Kat Von D, exclusively for Sephora. It is paraben free

Clarisonic Sephora Excluive Kit

The cult-followed Clarisonic Brush has come out with a new and improved model and you can only get it at Sephora.

This new brush takes sonic cleansing beyond the face by gently cleansing and exfoliating areas of the body that need extra attention—such as the décolleté, hands, arms, elbows, and feet—which allows them to better sop up all of your nourishing skincare products. It also comes with a third "body speed" so you can give an extra buff to those tough areas.

Everything you need for your gleaming-skin regime is included in this handy kit:
- Clarisonic Plus three-speed brush
- International charging cradle for worldwide use
- Sensitive brush head
- 3x trial-size facial cleansers
- Spot therapy brush head (for the body)
- Trial-size refining skin polish (for the body)

Spring 2009: Chantecaille La Baleine (The Whale)

Chantecaille continues its philanthropic theme with La Baleine (the whale) collection. It's similar to last year's Protected Paradise collection in that each of the two palettes has three colors. It's also similar in price. Protected Paradise was $90 plus tax for each item. La Baleine is $98 plus tax.

The look for an oh-so-fresh face!
How to Get the Look:

FACE
• Gently blend La Baleine Blanche Face with the Face Brush and brush directly to the highest points of the face: across the cheek bones, nose bridge, and forehead.

EYES
• Apply the Ink Precision Pencil to intensify the base of the top lashes.
• Using the Basic Brush, apply the Sand from La Baleine Bleue Eyes on the eyelid, from eyelash base to slightly above the fold.
• Apply the Pale Blue from La Baleine Bleue using the Contour Brush, along the brow bone.
• Use the Definer Brush to apply the Dark Grey La Baleine Bleue, softening the area where Color and Highlight meet in the crease, recreating the shadow of the lash against the skin.
• Apply two coats of Mascara in Noir to top and bottom lashes.

CHEEKS
• Using the Cheek Brush apply the Laughter Cheek Shade starting at the inner edge of the cheek bone working in soft strokes downwards, out towards the temples. Also try it in Delight or Emotion.

LIPS
• Using the Lip Brush, apply a soft coat of Angel Skin Lipstick starting from the middle of the bottom lip spreading the color outward. (This prevents from an excess of lipstick on the lips edge, eliminating any bleeding) . To brighten things up, also try Cassia or Angelica.
• Now, outline the shape of the top and bottom lips with Tone Lip Definer Pencil, drawing from the edges inwards.
La Baleine Blanche Face Powder ( 98$, L.E. )
La Baleine Bleu Eye ( 98$, L.E. )

Source : www.neimanmarcus.com

Vera Wang Rock Princess

Vera Wang will launch Rock Princess, a limited edition flanker to 2006's Vera Wang Princess, this coming April under the tag line "You Rock....the music, the spirit, the new fragrance". Lori Singer of Coty Prestige Designer Fragrances said that " For example, this princess would trade her tiara for a new guitar."

Rock Princess is described as a dark fruity floral. It "opens with succulent white peach, lush, bittersweet red raspberry and vibrant bergamot; has a heart of heliotrope, vintage-inspired rose, night-blooming jasmine, delicate lily, and dries down with plush cashmere woods, smoldering musk, iris and creamy coconut."

The heart-shaped bottle remains the same but with new colors and decorations. The glass turns a smoky gray with a metallic overlay, the crown is made out of gun metal and rhinestones and the lettering is silvery gray and pink.

Vera Wang Rock Princess will be available in 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette and in matching body lotion.

Guerlain Tiaré-Mimosa and Cherry Blossom

The 2009 Aqua Allegorias from Guerlain will be Tiaré-Mimosa and Cherry Blossom. The Aqua Allegoria range, introduced in 1999, is intended to highlight individual raw materials, and the fragrances are usually light and fresh.

Tiaré-Mimosa will be a "light, sensual" fragrance featuring tiare (gardenia), mimosa, lemon zest, pink pepper, musk and vanilla.

Cherry Blossom will be a sweet, powdery scent with cherry blossom, green tea, peach and bergamot.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Tiaré-Mimosa and Cherry Blossom will be available in 75 ml Eau de Toilette.

Flirt! ''Flowerific''

Flirt!, the Estee Lauder brand sold exclusively at Kohl's department stores, has launched Flowerific, the line's third fragrance for women:

A blooming blend of tingling fruits, water lily and blue freesia. Fresh. Floral. Flowerific. This vibrant and exhilarating fragrance imparts a fresh, playful lightheartedness to those who wear it.

Flirt! Flowerific is available in 50 ml at Kohls (original price $35, current sale price $29.99).

Sephora Brand ''Divine Oil''

A lightly tinted, skin-illuminating body spray that has a luxurious formula designed to nourish the skin and create a shimmering, golden glow. Its enticing scent features a unique blend of monoi, peach, coconut, ylang ylang, and vanilla musk. Thanks to a natural cocktail of vitamins and plant oils, this paraben-free formula delivers a nourishing dose of intensive moisture, creating irresistibly radiant results. $18

theBalm Spring 09 Collection

Down Boy
A shadow and/or blush that adds just the right amount of pink to cheeks. The formula is paraben free and made of fine-graded powder, which helps to provide an even and smooth texture to the skin. The light-reflecting particles give off an aura of elegance that's sure to get you noticed. 20$
TimeBalm Foundation
A solid foundation paired with a sponge applicator that crafts a flawless face by smoothing out imperfections and leaving a perfect canvas for further beautification. Made with a vitamin-packed, rejuvenating formula, this product can be worn all day long—guilt free.

The beneficial ingredients of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, soybean oil, panthenol, linoleic acid, phospholipids, and beeswax create a cocktail that combats wrinkles and protects the eye area from environmental stresses.

28$, in 4 shades.
Big Kabuki Brush
A larger version of the beloved Kabuki brush that proves that sometimes bigger is better when it comes to applying your makeup. Made with cruelty-free goat hair and designed to pamper your skin, these bristles feel like there is a breeze caressing your face with every swipe. 24$

Buy it at www.sephora.com

Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free SPF 15

An advanced alternative to liquid foundation that creates a youthful, healthy glow and offers SPF 15 sun protection that haves an ultra-rich formula that offers moderate coverage for an even, natural, flawless finish. This oil-free formula provides intense hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It is ideal for normal-to-dry skin.

Added Instalift® firms and tightens the skin, producing visible results within an hour of application. Hyaluronic Filling Spheres™ help minimize the appearance of wrinkles while increasing skin's hydration levels, delivering a healthy, dewy radiance.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes

Color Choices:
- Ivory (ivory/ for fair complexions with neutral undertones)$55
- Light Beige (light beige/ for light to medium complexions with neutral undertones)$55
- Sand (beige/ for light to medium complexions with peach undertones)$55
- Beige (medium golden beige/ for medium complexions with yellow undertones)$55
Warm Beige (deep tan/ for medium to dark complexions with yellow undertones)$55

Hugo Boss Femme L`Eau Fraiche

Boss Femme has several faces and nuances which highlight its personality and uniqueness. It was introduced in the third version, which has ingredients full of joy, light and nuances. The new Boss Femme L`Eau Fraiche announces spring and romantic feelings, with simplicity and accentuated cleanliness.

Enlightment of a moment, peace, tranquility and relaxation, light and easiness of movement characterize Boss woman, who wishes for gentle, light, refreshing and cheerful accords to accompany her style and temperament.

Top notes shine with luminous accords of mandarin which is mixed with fresh, fruity notes. A heart introduces feminine Stephanotis flowers, whereas base notes incorporate creamy and soft amber.

Make Up For Ever COLOR FLASH: Flirty Flush

Whether you are hitting the town with your best girlfriends, or sharing a romantic date with your special someone, your Valentine’s Day make up look should be beautiful, flirty, and fun. MAKE UP FOR EVER has the best products to get you ready for the holiday with a look that will last all night. Long lashes, rosy cheeks, and a lusciously red pout are key to the perfect Valentine’s day face.

Eyes: Apply Faux Lash Alexandra #110 for perfect flirty curtain-like lashes. Line eyes with matte black Aqua Eyes #OL, for a long lasting effect.

Cheeks: Use bright pink Sculpting Blush #8 to create cherubic, round, rosy cheeks.

Lips: Aqua Lip #8C creates a waterproof base for the lips. Complete your look with the perfect red Lipstick #205 for an eye catching pop of color.

All products available at Sephora.com

Jonathan Rys Meyers, the face of HUGO Element

Get Up Close and Personal with JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS, the Face of HUGO ELEMENT!

WHERE: Macy’s Herald Square Friday, January 30th 5:00pm. Macy’s Herald Square 151 West 34th Street in New York City HUGO Fragrance Counter, Main Floor.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers may play King Henry the VIII, but in real life, he’s been crowned the face of HUGO BOSS’s new scent for men, HUGO ELEMENT. As the face of HUGO ELEMENT, Meyers’ represents the confident, irreverent and individual HUGO man.
Guests who make a $65 purchase of HUGO ELEMENT at Macy’s Herald Square on Friday, January 30th will get to meet Jonathan Rhys Meyers and have him autograph their fragrance bottle. Meyers is the star of the popular Showtime drama, THE TUDORS where he portrays the sexy, powerful King Henry. In 2009, he will be appearing in a new film, SHELTER with Julianne Moore and just completed filming FROM PARIS WITH LOVE with John Travolta.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Valentine’s Day Gift Set

Viktor & Rolf present their new gift set, intended especially for the upcoming holiday, Valentine’s Day 2009. The new set includes 50 ml (1.7 oz) EDP Flowerbomb, along with pale pink bottles which contain body milk and bath in amounts of 50 ml (1.7 oz). Outer carton is decorated with the characteristic red seal of the brand, shaped like a heart this time. ... Cupid's arrow will hit you straight into the heart with its composition of bergamot, green tea, jasmine, rose, freesia, orchid and sandalwood. ...

Chizu Saeki Interview

Japanese women seem to be always stylish and have beautiful skin. I often wish for that porceline skin myself. Now we can all find out the secrets to their beautiful skin thanks to a new book by Chizu Saeki The Japanese Skincare Revolution How to Have the Most Beautiful Skin of Your Life -At Any Age.

Japan’s top beauty expert and lifelong aesthetician Chizu Saeki reveals some quick and simple skincare techniques from her new book The Japanese Skincare Revolution (Kodansha International, March 2009. $19.95).

The Japanese Skincare Revolution by Chizu Saeki is the Japanese woman’s skincare bible. Auther and beauty guru Chizu Saeki shares with the world, for the first time, the natural, low-cost techiniques she developed over a career spent in the beauty industry. With it, you’ll learn what today’s Japanese women do to keep their skin looking young and healthy.

Here is an interview with Leading Beauty Expert Chizu Saeki Author of The Japanese Skincare Revolution.
Why did you choose the skincare industry for your profession?
When I was 13 years old, I saw Audrey Hepburn in a film catalog, and I was amazed that such a beautiful person could exist. This is what aroused my interest in beauty. I began imitating her looks, and gradually I realized what a wonderful thing it is to become beautiful. I quit the clerical job I had been working and enrolled in a beauty school to help others achieve beauty.

How are Japanese and American women different in their approaches to skincare?
Japanese women generally want to whiten their skin. When I lived in the U.S., I got the impression that Americans are more interested in hair design and don’t get hung up on details-brown spots, open pores, and such. They look to a more holistic kind of beauty.

There’s also a difference in perceptions of aging: the Japanese tend to take a back seat in everything as they grow older, but Americans think about wearing brighter colors, such as red, precisely because they’re getting older. I think they’re better at enjoying life; they’re the ones who believe in beauty that comes with age. That’s a wonderful thing, and we should follow their example.

Many women feel they need to spend a lot of money on expensive cosmetics. On the contrary, you encourage women not to spend a lot of money. What are some inexpensive but effective steps to maintaining beautiful skin?

1. Get to know your skin well.
2. Care about your skin.
3. Desire to be beautiful.
4. Put that feeling into your hands, and use those hands to touch and massage your face and warm up the skincare products you apply to it.
5. Thoroughly remove the makeup you’ve applied.
6. Frequently apply lotion masks.
7. Use serum.
8. Seal it off with cream.
9. Protect your skin year-round.

These points are always the same. Rather than buying a variety of products, I recommend practicing these basic steps, with feeling.

At what age should women begin to be concerned about aging? What basic steps should women take to protect themselves against the hands of time?
Nowadays our skin is at higher risk of sunburn due to global warming and destruction of the ozone layer. Growth generally stops at around age 25, and if you want to stay there, you need to take proper care. If you so wish, you can keep from looking a day older even into your thirties and forties.

Different people live in different environments, eat different foods, and live different lifestyles, but my advice to everyone is to take preventative measures. Protect your skin from the elements regardless of age and, when you’ve reached a certain age, give it nutrients by feeding it serum. There’s really no set age at which you should start caring for your skin. Know your skin and incorporate what you feel you need. To young people, though, I’d like to warn against excessive use of skincare products. Your skin is still well balanced as it is, so don’t rely too much on cosmetics. Use lotion masks, protect your skin, and please do moisturize it.

Is there one beauty tool that every woman should have?
Your will and your hands. It’s your own hands and the desire to be beautiful that will do the magic. Don’t think that simply using cosmetics will make you beautiful; be responsible for your own face, and use your hands to the fullest. How much value you draw out of a product is really up to you.
Any quick and easy tips on how to defy age?
Well, always thinking “quick and easy” leaves everything half-baked. How you use your time is up to you, and it’s important to make skincare a part of your lifestyle. But when you only have so much time and can’t do everything, the most important thing is to eat-in a balanced manner.

Your skin’s luster is dependent on your physical health. If your body isn’t well nourished, neither is your skin. Cosmetics help you take in from the surface what you can’t take in orally, but your beauty really comes from what you eat. Eating only what you feel like eating can give you a lopsided diet, and your body, never mind your skin, will be a wreck. There’s a lot of information out there nowadays on healthy eating.

The key is to be conscious of what and how you eat, and to continue eating in a balanced way. I always make an effort to eat moderately. I have yogurt, tomato juice, and fruit every morning, and I make a point of eating things in season. Small efforts like these go a long way.

Why is it important to massage and tone muscles in the face?
Just as our bodies age internally over time, so does our skin-although of course there are factors other than age acting on the skin. The face is especially vulnerable because of all the muscles, as you can see from how wrinkles in the face run both vertically and horizontally. Massages help the muscles stay in shape, keeping your skin looking young and healthy.

Does your regimen also work for men?
I believe so. There are a few differences between men’s skin and women’s, including the amount of oil secretion and thickness, but they’re basically the same. So, man or woman, anyone can perform my regimen and benefit from it.

Bourjois Paris ''So Delicate''

A few of the Bourjois Paris International portals have been updated including the Japanese one with a brand new Lip Creme entitled So Delicate.Bourjois Paris So Delicate will be available in six shades and is a gentle cream formula that glides onto lips like a lipstick leaving behind a matte pigmented finish for supposedly eight hours of wear. So Delicate is available now in Japan, Russia, the Nederlands, and France. It should arrive shortly in the UK.

NARS Summer 2009 Collection

NARS SUMMER 2009

Bronzing Powder, $29.00 USD
Irresistable

Lipstick, $24.00 USD
Falaba
Outsider

Lipgloss, $24.00 USD
Belize

Duo Eye Shadow, $32.00 USD
Scorching Sun

Single Eye Shadow, $22.00 USD
Tropic

Lip Pencil, $20.00 USD
Tonga

Nail Polish, $16.00 USD
Adelita

Available Summer 2009 at NARS counters, Sephora, and NarsCosmetics.com .
Falaba Lipstick
Outsider Lipstick
Belize Lip Gloss
Irresistable Bronzing Powder
Scorching Sun Eye Shadow Duo
Tropic Eye Shadow Single
Tonga Lip Liner
Adelita Nail Polish

Source: http://www.makeupmakesmehappy.com/

VS Fragrance Wave Rolette

A portable fragrance touch-up! Dual-phase lava-effect scent stimulates the senses. Shake well and glide on. $10. Choose: candy baby , juiced berry , honey do , appletini.

Ettusais LE Foundation Case

Ettusais will release a limited edition powder foundation case as part of a set on 19 March in Japan. The set, which retails for 3150yen, comes with either the Zero Pore Oil Block Pact Foundation or the Zero Pore Dry Block Pact Foundation.

MAC ''Studio Sculpt'' Q&A

Q&A WITH NICK GAVRELIS, VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, FACE AND PRO, M·A·C COSMETICS

Talk about the development process for Studio Sculpt Foundation SPF 15. What was the need you were filling? Was it due to demand from customers, makeup artists, or both?
It began about two and a half years ago. M·A·C artists all around the globe helped identify the need for a new kind of cream foundation. We wanted it to give a long-lasting, medium-coverage yet buildable finish, with long term hydrating benefits. We went into the lab aiming to create a formula with modern aspects, like a gel base, combined with a very luxurious, rich, creamy feel. It had to have the wear, flexibility and flawlessness that our makeup artists demanded, as well as the comfort, moisturization, smoothing and perfecting qualities that real women have been asking for.

How many seasons did you test Studio Sculpt backstage?
The Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Week that took place this past September and October was the third and final season of testing done by the M·A·C Pro Team. Their passionate feedback helped us adjust and ultimately perfect the formula. For example, we tweaked the way the product glides onto the skin, which ultimately improved the blending time customers experience when applying Studio Sculpt.

What are the benefits of the antioxidants and SPF protection in Studio Sculpt? Does using this foundation provide enough benefits on its own, or does is help to add another layer of protection?
We added known antioxidants Vitamins C and E, which help to defend against free radical damage. Studio Sculpt also contains a combination of titanium dioxide, a physical sunscreen, and octinoxate, a gentle chemical sunscreen. Together they help offer broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. While this is sufficient for limited and incidental UV exposure, it’s important to combine with a higher SPF product whenever there’s a chance of additional sun exposure.

What other ingredients in this product would you like to highlight?
Studio Sculpt is made with innovative plant-based extracts for a unique foundation that delivers long-wearing, color-true, comfortably weightless yet flawless coverage. Specifically, we employed sodium hyaluronate, yeast extracts and shea butter to boost moisture levels, plus extracts of Hyberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Beet Root and Tamarind Seed Extract, which help to improve skin’s hydration with continued use.

Finally, we used a combination of soft focus powders that optically diffuse imperfections and give a more flawless finish. There is also Quercus Suber Bark Extract and Octyldodecyl PCA which, combined with a special new polymer, help to provide a more perfect, smoother, tighter looking complexion.

What types of testing did you do on the formula other than backstage? Can you discuss what some of the results were?
In addition to the backstage testing throughout three Fashion Week seasons, we did a complete Global M·A·C Artist Test with a panel of 130 participants worldwide. The results proved to be very successful, rating above a 90% approval score in Asia, which is exceptionally unusual. We also took the formula through Safety, Claims Substantiation Testing; Consumer Sensory Testing provides a more perfect, tighter feeling and smoother looking complexion.

Technologically speaking, why is this foundation an optimum choice for women, compared to other options?
Studio Sculpt Foundation has fused new advancements in technology with innovative plant-based extracts to create a ush, luxurious new cream-gel foundation that delivers comfortable, weightless and flawless coverage. Makeup artists nd women customers alike can easily achieve blendable medium coverage, with a luminous, satiny finish.

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Once again, M·A·C has shattered
expectations for foundation performance with its debut of Studio Sculpt SPF 15
Foundation. The gel-based cream formula is the final result of an extensive
collaboration between M·A·C’s Product Development experts and PRO team of makeup
artists.

Backstage at fashion week provides the
perfect testing ground for M·A·C’s new products and our artists, working
tirelessly at countless fashion shows, were eager for a foolproof makeup they
could apply quickly and easily.

Studio Sculpt is the answer to their
prayers. It glides on smoothly and blends effortlessly for a flawless satiny
finish—even when additional layers are needed for extra coverage. The
water-resistant blend leaves complexions perfectly even-toned and hydrated,
while providing all-important broad-spectrum sun protection.

The easy squeeze tube eliminates
waste; just dole out the amount needed for each application. Every drop contains
uniquely formulated micronized silicone-coated pigments that keep color true, so
it appears to sink into the skin without ever becoming mask-like or cakey. A
cushiony gel base helps color slip onto skin for a medium-coverage silky finish.
The smooth formula offers ample blending time for near mistake-proof application
yet adheres flawlessly and stays in place for hours of beautiful
wear.

With an ingredient list that reads
like a sophisticated skin care product, this makeup clearly aims to offer
significantly more than temporary benefits. Sodium hyaluronate, yeast extract
and shea butter, all proven moisturizers, add hydration to keep skin looking
youthful and feeling healthy. Hyperlea Rhopdopensis Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris
(Beet) Root Extract and Tamarind Seed Extract help to improve skin’s hydration
with continued use. Antioxidant vitamins C and E help defend against free
radical damage, and a mixture of titanium dioxide and octinoxate give SPF 15
protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Made for all skin types, this lush
formulation is especially suited for dry, sensitive and mature complexions; with
continued use, skin becomes increasingly hydrated and supple. Because of the
extreme conditions a fashion models skin is exposed to during the 4-week
marathon sprint across 4 countries and countless shows, Studio Sculpt was their
salvation. This lush uniquely textured foundation delivers ultimate hydration
while instantly revitalizing dull and dry skin.

To complete the flawless face created
by Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation, M·A·C introduces Studio Sculpt Concealer.
Inspired by the needs of M·A·C makeup artists, who demanded a full-coverage
concealer that never becomes dry and cakey, the gel-based cream formula slips
onto skin, effortlessly hiding imperfections. Its silicone coated pigments help
retain color purity, for superb coverage that blends easily yet covers
completely with just a small amount of product.

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M.A.C. Naked Honey Photo Gallery

Images courtesy of Pursebuzz.

Pro Face & Eye Creators from Dior

On March 6th, Dior will launch Pro Face Creator and Pro Eye Creator in Japan, two luxury items with rather hefty price tags.
The Pro Face Creator includes a blusher, a concealer, a highlighting powder, a shading powder, Backstage Mini Cheek Brush, Backstage Concealer/ Highlighter Applicator, and a gold cannage case.

The Pro Eye Creator includes a choice among 5-Color Designers, 5-Color Eyeshadow Palettes, and 5-Color Iridescent Eyeshadow Palettes, as well as DiorShow Iconic mascara (090), Backstage Eyeshadow Brush M, and a gun-metallic silver cannage case.

Serge Lutens Nuit de Cellophane

Serge Lutens has unveiled his latest opus called Nuit de Cellophane (Cellophane Night). The fragrance is scheduled to launch in March of 2009.While the nocturnal thematic will not be unfamiliar to Serge Lutens followers, in particular by those who follow his perfume creations, the insertion of a modernistic material such as cellophane is more of a departure from the general timeless atmosphere pertaining to the Lutensian fragrance universe.

Three perfume notes and a more general aesthetic impression are mentioned to offer an initial sketch of the fragrance:

"Un osmanthus de Chine
Un jasmin particulier qui aurait volé l'écorce de mandarine
le tout sous cellophane"

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"An osmanthus from China
A special jasmine which would have stolen a mandarin peel
All wrapped in cellophane"

Serge Lutens writes further about Nuit de Cellophane,

"Et la nuit se dévoile, découvre ses étoiles.
Les papillons du soir en lourd vol velouté dansent autour des lanternes.
Les habitants de l'ombre, grillons et autres fous, tous en service secret, envoient leurs S.O.S.

- "Mademoiselle, s'il vous plaît? Mettez tout cela sous cellophane!
- "C'est pour offrir Monsieur?"
- "Oui, à vous, tout simplement."

Here is the English version from the house of Serge Lutens,

"As the night unfolds, it reveals a cluster of heavenly bodies.
The velvet pirouette of moths fluttering around glowing lanterns.
Creatures of darkness, crickets and other dwellers of the shadowslying undercover, transmit their requests.

- Excuse me miss, could you wrap that please?
- Is it a gift, sir?
- Indeed it is, a gift for you."

Nuit de Cellophane Eau de Parfum will be available 50 ml for 79 € at Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido, Le Bon Marché, Le Printemps, Les Galeries Lafayette, and in selective perfumeries.