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THE SHIELD Combining the first ever bio-identical human collagen designed for topical skincare, this delivers an instant burst of hydration and penetrates deeply for long-lasting results. Clever encapsulated micro-algae also reduce pigmentation. MZ Skin The Rich Moisturiser, £150. mzskin.com
Olivia Falcon reports on what’s cool for skiers stateside
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t’s peak season but I must confess I’m not a great skier, so instead I did a summer recce of Colorado’s most coveted resorts – Aspen and Telluride – to bring you snow bunnies all the latest intel on what’s new and exciting for winter 2022, since the Alps can be unreliable for a snow dump these days. Over at The Little Nell in Aspen (rooms from $899, thelittlenell.com), a cashmere cocoon of a hotel that sits in pole position right by the ski-lift, offering the resort’s only ski in, ski out accommodation, they’re getting ready for the annual Christmas tree lighting, a heartwarming Hallmark-style affair that will feature carolers from Aspen High School, a mountain of Ladurée macaroons, Santa, and rescue pets from the local animal shelter that will
be up for adoption. After all, it’s no biggie to smuggle home a chihuahua or two if you’ve flown in on private jet. But before you fill your belly with wagyu beef spaghetti bolognese (yes, that really is a thing – in fact it’s THE thing to order at the hotel’s Ajax Tavern, Aspen’s answer to the Wolseley), a trip to the new Aspen X – an Aladdin’s cave of a store – is a must (aspenx.com). Here you’ll find everything from the latest Prada skiwear to experiences that money can buy, like a ten-course tasting menu dinners with superchef Matthew Zubrod. Further south in the charming town of Telluride, where the celebrities come to ski rather than to party, those in the know will be checking into the recently opened B&B Dunton Townhouse (rooms from £480, duntondestinations.com). An offshoot of Dunton Hot Springs (the off-grid uber retreat where high achievers such as the Kardashians and Silicone Valley zillionaires come to unplug), the chic clapboard townhouse boasts five bedrooms with Tyrolean-inspired interiors designed by starry event planner Johnny Roxburgh. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the downtown district, you can ski directly to the gondola (which takes you straight to Alpini Vino, north America’s highest restaurant, alpinovino.com) or for those who like to potter you can shuffle round the corner to Main Street for shopping at Two Skirts (great clothes, shoptwoskirts.com) and Crossbow The Little Nell in Aspen offers great Leather (best for custom belts and skiing and fabulous après-ski activites hats, crossbowleather.com).
THE BED FELLOW This super competent cream covers and treats most of the ailments of aging skin with a formula that includes a special gold-peptide complex that boosts collagen for a firmer, smoother skin texture. Dr Nyla Rejuvenating Night Cream, £110. doctornyla.com
THE SUPERPOWER Fitted with 180 red lights to target the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and redness, this LED mask also contains rose quartz crystals to harness acupressure techniques – together they stimulate collagen and elastin production for dazzling results. Angela Caglia LED Face Mask, £550. netaporter.com
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