May beauty news: editor’s picks

Peter Thomas Roth

Specifically targeting signs of ageing, this CC cream from clinical skin care experts Peter Thomas Roth contains Amazonian superfruits, Arbutin and Camu Camu. These deliver an intense dose of vitamin C which help to revive dull, weathered faces.

$48, www.peterthomasroth.com

Writer: Romy van den Broeke

N°5 Culture Chanel exhibition, Paris, France

An exquisitely curated retrospective of Chanel N° 5 opened in Paris on the 5 May and continues until early June. It celebrates one of the most iconic scents of our era with an in-depth portrait of the life, loves and inspirations of Gabrielle Chanel which led to the perfume's creation. Letters, paintings and sculptures elucidate the raison-d'être of each element of the Chanel N° 5 design; the black and white livery, sans-serif type, double C monogram, geometric glass flacon and octagonal stopper. These key elements have barely changed in its 90 years of existence, meaning N°5 is as relevant, timeless and enigmatic as when it first appeared, which makes its story - as told at the Palais de Tokyo - well worth experiencing.

Image: Constantin Brancusi, 'Etude pour Mademoiselle Pogany', 1913, Musee National d'Art Moderne, Paris

N°5 Culture Chanel, Palais de Tokyo,13, avenue du Président Wilson, Paris: www.5-culture.chanel.com

Writer: Jean Grogan

N°5 Culture Chanel exhibition, Paris, France

An exquisitely curated retrospective of Chanel N° 5 opened in Paris on the 5 May and continues until early June. It celebrates one of the most iconic scents of our era with an in-depth portrait of the life, loves and inspirations of Gabrielle Chanel which led to the perfume's creation. Letters, paintings and sculptures elucidate the raison-d'être of each element of the Chanel N° 5 design; the black and white livery, sans-serif type, double C monogram, geometric glass flacon and octagonal stopper. These key elements have barely changed in its 90 years of existence, meaning N°5 is as relevant, timeless and enigmatic as when it first appeared, which makes its story - as told at the Palais de Tokyo - well worth experiencing.

Image: Philippe Halsman, 'The Essence of Dali', 1954, Private Collection

N°5 Culture Chanel, Palais de Tokyo,13, avenue du Président Wilson, Paris: www.5-culture.chanel.com

Writer: Jean Grogan

N°5 Culture Chanel exhibition, Paris, France

An exquisitely curated retrospective of Chanel N° 5 opened in Paris on the 5 May and continues until early June. It celebrates one of the most iconic scents of our era with an in-depth portrait of the life, loves and inspirations of Gabrielle Chanel which led to the perfume's creation. Letters, paintings and sculptures elucidate the raison-d'être of each element of the Chanel N° 5 design; the black and white livery, sans-serif type, double C monogram, geometric glass flacon and octagonal stopper. These key elements have barely changed in its 90 years of existence, meaning N°5 is as relevant, timeless and enigmatic as when it first appeared, which makes its story - as told at the Palais de Tokyo - well worth experiencing.

Image: Original Chanel N°5 packaging from 1921, Chanel Collection, Paris

N°5 Culture Chanel, Palais de Tokyo,13, avenue du Président Wilson, Paris: www.5-culture.chanel.com

Writer: Jean Grogan

Kjaer Weis' new sustainable mascara

Luxury and organic aren't often found in the same sentence - except when referring to beauty brand Kjaer Weis. Combining the two was instinctive for Danish founder Kirsten Kjaer Weis, who grew up on a rural Danish farm and has worked within the glamorous world of make up artistry for twenty years. Her knowledge of the two worlds collided to inspire her eponymous make up brand three years ago, whose newest offering is this sleek mascara encased in the trademark Kjaer Weis metal case with deep red details. The mascara boasts 99.81% organic ingredients and is refillable (like all of her products). Hands down the most sustainable and environmentally friendly mascara on the market. 

Kjaer Weis Mascara, $38; Kjaer Weis Refill, $24; www.kjaerweis.com

Writer: Romy van den Broeke

Duel Supply Co grooming range

In a world increasingly saturated with men's grooming products, it's no surprise that men are becoming exasperated by the bewildering world of beauty. In the midst of this madness, there are some emerging brands fighting to re-simplify grooming for men. One such brand is LA start up Duel Supply Co, which produces an edited selection of beauty necessities for guys. The men behind it, Alex Harman and Chad Jordan, were inspired after stumbling across a barber shop journal from the 1800's - a time when men's grooming was at its most basic. The small product line from the Duel duo includes two colognes, two aftershaves, shaving cream, hair wax and the most masculine of the bunch, beard oil.

www.duelsupplyco.com

Writer: Romy van den Broeke

Duel Supply Co grooming range

In a world increasingly saturated with men's grooming products, it's no surprise that men are becoming exasperated by the bewildering world of beauty. In the midst of this madness, there are some emerging brands fighting to re-simplify grooming for men. One such brand is LA start up Duel Supply Co, which produces an edited selection of beauty necessities for guys. The men behind it, Alex Harman and Chad Jordan, were inspired after stumbling across a barber shop journal from the 1800's - a time when men's grooming was at its most basic. The small product line from the Duel duo includes two colognes, two aftershaves, shaving cream, hair wax and the most masculine of the bunch, beard oil.

www.duelsupplyco.com

Writer: Romy van den Broeke

Swell Advanced Range for hair

Newborn British haircare brand Swell couldn't wish for a more appropriate pedigree: its founders are hair stylist Andrew Bidwell and homeopath Jonathan Stallick. The debut line is specifically created to take care of fine hair, with a three-part system consists of a volumising, colour-safe shampoo, a nourishing conditioner for a glossy finish and a root nutrient spray composed of 18 botanical ingredients to improve health and growth. The trio (also available in a compact travel version) acts as a natural, protective shield against stress-related hair loss, tangling and blow-drying. Key ingredients include growth-booster Peruvian Maca, Blue Lupin to maintain the hair's colour and an ancient Swiss apple variety which helps fight hair loss.

Advanced Volumizing shampoo, £23; Advanced Volumizing Conditioner, £26; Root Nutrient Complex, £30; www.swellhair.co.uk

Writer: Rosa Bertoli

Givenchy Croisière Limited Edition S/S 2013 make up

Summer months and sun-kissed skin aren't immediately associated with colour cosmetics. Nicolas Degennes, artistic director for Make Up and Colour at Givenchy, has decided to change all this with the newly launched Croisière range, created to complement tanned skin. The limited-edition line is composed of two lipsticks with coordinated nail polishes in purple and coral. The jewel-hues come in a mix of matte and shiny finishes. The white leather casing is a departure from the House's more habitual black packaging and brings the cosmetics in line with Givenchy's creative director Ricardo Tisci's S/S 2013 ready-to-wear collection, which featured an abundance of white detailing.

Le Rouge Lipstick, £24; Le Vernis Nail Polish, £15; www.givenchybeauty.com

Writer Rosa Bertoli

Susanne Kaufmann's new Line M Range

Devoted minimalist and organic entrepreneur Susanne Kaufmann is celebrating the ten year anniversary this year of her eponymous natural beauty brand. Her ethos is all about needs rather that wants, so the organic offerings are made up of beauty products she classes as necessities. Kaufmann's most recent project is a refined selection of grooming essentials for men called Line M, which includes an eye gel, aftershave balm and regeneration cream, all of which contain soothing ingredients such as witch hazel to keep skin content.

Moisturizing Gel, €69; Eye Gel, €49; Regeneration Cream, €57; Shower/Shampoo, €42; www.susannekaufmann.com

Writer: Romy van den Broeke