Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

2 3 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I A s one of the oldest fragrance houses in the world, Guerlain still remains a leader amongst a sea of competition. Founded in 1828 by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, the company started from small beginnings, creating refined perfumes for the ladies of Paris. Keeping it all in the family, his two sons Aimé and Gabriel worked alongside him and together their collections grew and became in huge demand. Success was inevitable and by 1840, their first store was opened at 15 Rue de la Paix in Paris. At the peak of all their success, it was none other than the French Emperor Napoleon III who commissioned a perfume to be created for his wife, Empress Eugénie. This meant that Pierre-François was thus rewarded as being His Majesty's Official Perfumer. As a result, he then went on to work for other members of Royalty from around the world, including Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Queen Isabella II of Spain. The House of Guerlain continued to grow and create many more perfumes, over 300 in total. Their product range has expanded into cosmetics with high performance skincare and luxury makeup also on offer. One can even have a treatment with their products as Guerlain also has 13 international spa boutiques, two of which remain in their hometown of Paris. I've written about their Le Petit Robe Noir (The Little Black Dress) fragrance before, as it's one of their newest and most modern perfumes. Their heritage is always intact, though, as they stay true to their roots. Even when the colour side of things was launched, great care and attention was paid to ensure their products were of the best quality and delivering impressive results. And so to bring you up to date with their makeup collections, for summer 2015, one of their most iconic cosmetic products has been released with a new look. If you're not familiar with the House of Guerlain and all the incredible products they have on offer, I urge you to get to a counter to see for yourself. I did recently and was surprised at how much I had overlooked. There is so much to take in and yet every single product will give immaculate results, no matter what your skin tone or type. The packaging is also rather nifty, functional yet totally chic. Rouge G de Guerlain has a built-in mirror, totally worth the weight, whilst Rouge Automatique have sliders on them to smoothly release the bullet up. There's also a mirror on the Noir G de Guerlain mascara – great for on-the-go application and you can feel the quality and craftsmanship that has gone into its creation. With regards to complexion, Guerlain is probably most famous for their bronzers. Terracotta has been a best- seller for them and continues to have loyal fans, hence the desire for Guerlain to keep evolving such an iconic product. Lovers of Guerlain will re-purchase and stay true to the brand, whilst others will discover their products and instantly join the club. Beauty editors are also massive fans. The bronzer has won countless industry awards and remains in the makeup kits of many a professional artist. It has earned and deserved its cult status within the industry as the quality and deliverance are unlike any other on the market. A swipe of this bronzer and you will instantly look sun- kissed, healthy and youth-infused. Yet even if you're in a hot climate, the super light texture means that you can't feel it on your skin. If you have a tan already, it will enhance it, and if you don't it will help you fake it. All ending up with a velvet finish that blends seamlessly with your own skin. It has just the right amount of shimmer to give your skin a natural glow, without it looking shiny. On top of that, the moisturising ingredients within the powder will hydrate your skin as you wear it. Available in a variety of shades, you're sure to find one to suit your skin tone and bring it to life with the enhancement only possible thanks to Guerlain and this unique product. As I mentioned, this product has been given a new outfit for the summer months. The new and limited edition Guerlain Terracotta can now be housed in a beautiful case. Available in either Riviera Turquoise or Vibrant Coral, the silicone jacket will brighten up your makeup bag and be the perfect accessory to your handbag, too. It's the same quality product within the compact and once you've got hold of the new cases, you can keep and interchange them for your other Terracotta bronzers. It also helps those inevitable times when perhaps youmight drop your bronzer. The extra protective case means no shattering or loosening of product, acting as insurance for your makeup! The makeup world is obsessed with contouring at the moment and this is the perfect product to achieve that with. Applied under the cheekbones, along the hairline and then jawline, the shape of the number 3 around your face will create the perfect sculpting. Again, Guerlain has updated a classic and made it even more desirable – a beautifully packaged product that also has an intelligent purpose. And there is another interesting product in the range for this summer: a compact foundation that, once applied, will also give you a sun protection factor of 20. Non- greasy, with a subtle tan enhancer and light coverage, your skin will be comfortable and radiant. It's also water resistant should you wish to glide through the pool or take a dip in the ocean. There are many other vibrant and playful colours to choose from in the eye, lip and nail department. I'm loving the Rouge Automatique in Fluo Stiletto, a bright pink that would look incredible with a tan. To top off your talons with some glamour, slick on some long-lasting shine with Nahéma – a bright red which is sure to compliment any bikini or evening dress. Take inspiration from the sea with their water-resistant cream eyeshadow, too: dab on some Blue Ocean to make your eyes shine with health and intrigue. Playful yet confident, Guerlain's summer collection perfectly supports its already vast wardrobe of makeup, skincare and perfume collections. It continues to remain true to the heritage of the brand and uphold the belief that quality should never be compromised. Take a closer look and I'm sure you'll join the millions who are already hooked by the Guerlain charm.