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Contents 6 esprit News A round-up of what’s making news this month in the beauty industry, including our regular contribution from author and Jasmine Award winner, Persolaise - his topic this month is oranges!

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COVERS: Calvin Klein goes gold this Christmas.

From the sensual, provocative scents of euphoria to the new sophisticated, modern and distinct aroma of Downtown, Calvin Klein offers beautiful gifts sets for your loved ones this Christmas including the classic ck one and Eternity for him and for her

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Top Make-up Artists reveal their quick fixes for transforming a daytime office appearance into a night time party look

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Business Communications Manager Maria Tatchley

Regular Contributors Graeme Wilson, Imogen Matthews, Jocelyn Bailey, Penny Farmer, Persolaise, Petsa Kaffens, Tricia Welch, Vicci Bentley

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Weapons of Mass Seduction Jocelyn Bailey takes a look at the growing market of innovative mechanical beauty devices, gadgets and appliances that are now on offer this Christmas...everything from hair drying to hair removal!

Business Coordinator Maddi Kelly Art Editor / Production Terry Wilson

Beauty Confidential Celebrity interviewer, Tricia Welch, reveals the beauty secrets of Actress, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, who plays Dr Zara Carmichael in the daytime TV series, Doctors

Co Founder/ Editor Lorraine Wilson-Morris Director / Publisher Linda Key

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Beauty Related Some of the new products making their way into the marketplace this month include: Place Vendôme; a new fragrance from Boucheron; Dolce&Gabbana The One limited editions in Gold and Platinum; Two exclusive La Mer skincare collections for the festive holiday traveler and American clothing brand, Original Penguin, introduce their third male fragrance, Rocks

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editor s welcome It’s here...the build-up to Christmas has officially started and the race is on to go Christmas shopping crazy, especially with thousands of gifts being slashed in price by as much as 70%.

With ‘Black Friday’ known as the biggest day on the American calendar for Christmas shopping, this year, more then ever, it has made its way into the UK to kick-start the pre-festive rush. Serious Yuletide shoppers will have the opportunity to grab some great bargains on the day, but with a number of stores carrying on with huge discounts during December, they will be able to shop until Santa arrives! Also, with such great savings to be made, this will no

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doubt, get shoppers in the festive mood to spend and bag some bargain Christmas pressies.

Meanwhile, it’s been reported that many retailers are now implementing a multi-channel approach that includes the tracking of customers with their Smartphone signals in a bid to learn more about their shopping behaviour, as well as other strategies. However, according to Dan Wagner, Retail technology entrepreneur and CEO of Powa Technologies, says: “It’s time for High Street retailers to step up to the plate. Retailers appear to have lost their nerve earlier than ever this year, with price cuts starting in earnest in what is their prime trading season.”

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Dan adds: “Online purchases are expected to smash all records this Christmas period, and the high street needs to be more focussed in its fight back than simply implementing a strategy of aggressive discounting.”

In the last issue of 2013, we have two great features - Desk to Dance Floor - changing your look from daytime office to night time party goer, which I presume many will be doing this month, and Beauty Gadgets - ideal gifts for Christmas and New Year resolutions!

Not forgetting our regular articles: Net Scent; Spa News and Beauty Related.

Finally, I would like to say a big THANK YOU to the esprit team, for all their hard

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work and support they give all year round; our regular freelance writers for producing such innovative and informative features, and YOU, the esprit readers, and most importantly...the companies who continue to support us... we couldn’t produce esprit without you.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2014...and beyond!

Enjoy the read and Happy Christmas.

Lorraine Wilson-Morris Editor

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December-A very exciting month As Look Good Better looks forward to its 20th Anniversary in 2014, the charity rounds off 2013 by being at the heart of some very exciting fundraising initiatives LGFB live on QVC with Hope Charity Friendship Bracelets For the second year running, QVC has approached LGFB with a fabulous fundraising initiative for Christmas - six beautiful bracelets designed and produced by Aluma USA Inc. The bracelets are now available One of the from QVC and six Friendship its website bracelets available from QVC through to 21st December, ‘QVC Cares Day’.

LGFB’s Executive Director, Sarahjane Robertson, will be making several live appearances to talk about LGFB and £1 from every bracelet purchase is being donated to LGFB. Visit: qvc.co.uk today for those last minute Christmas stocking presents.

Sarahjane said: “This is a wonderful

opportunity for LGFB. Not only have we secured TV exposure for the charity, but we have formed a perfectly timed partnership with QVC as the bracelets will make ideal Christmas gifts, thereby helping to raise important funds for LGFB.”

The Perfume Shop supports LGFB during Gucci Parfums “Chime for Change” Campaign The charity is delighted to be one of The Perfume Shop’s benefitting charities. When customers buy a Gucci fragrance in store, they will be given a £2 “donate” card with their purchase, enabling them to go online and select LGFB as their charity of choice to pass on the donation through “Chime for Change”.

The Bannatyne Group supports Look Good Feel Better’s new Masterclass service The Bannatyne Group, headed up by Duncan Bannatyne of Dragons’ Den fame, has teamed up with LGFB to offer support to its new series of Masterclasses across selected Bannatyne’s Hotels and Health Clubs around the country. This will allow thousands more women struggling through their cancer treatment to access the confidence boosting

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skincare and make-up service.

The Masterclasses will be hosted by LGFB beauty consultant volunteers who will show women undergoing treatment, how to use their existing makeup and skin products to help them cope with the demoralising impact of appearancerelated side effects.

LGFB beneficiary Sue Robb, 49, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and has undergone chemotherapy and surgery. A LGFB workshop helped her to deal with the distressing side effects of the illness and treatment on her appearance. She said: “When I was going through chemotherapy, Sue Robb, LGFB patient looking after beneficiary, Sarahjane myself seemed Robertson, Executive Director Look Good a low priority, Feel Better and Duncan so it was lovely Bannatyne to have a fun

Sarahjane Robertson and Duncan Bannatyne

afternoon with other women, where we could relax, throw off our wigs and be pampered. The beauticians were kind and knowledgeable about the problems we were facing and gave great tips about dealing with the effects of treatment, such as dry skin, redness, spots, losing eyebrows and eyelashes.

I am really grateful to the charity and to the companies which supplied the cosmetic gifts and staff to help women at this gruelling time.”

To celebrate this new partnership, every Bannatyne’s Health Club in the UK will be promoting LGFB Kiss Pins to their members in return for a donation and there will be a pre-Christmas raffle, which will help to raise awareness of the LGFB Programme, as well as funds.

Ian Daniels, Head of LGFB Fundraising and Marketing, says: “This is an exciting partnership for LGFB and we are extremely grateful to Justin Musgrove, Commercial Director, for championing support for LGFB within the Bannatyne Group. Already a number of clubs have got behind the new partnership hosting their own themed fundraising events. Together with selected Bannatyne Clubs playing host to LGFB Masterclasses, we believe this partnership will be of great help in enabling us to achieve our reach to more women and teenagers needing our support whilst being treated for their cancer.”

So, it’s a busy and thrilling December for the beauty industry’s charity and a perfect curtain-raiser for the exciting opportunities and events set to take place in 2014...

LGFB’s 20th Anniversary year.

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Excellence recognised and honoured Marigay McKee, Chief Merchant of Harrods, was delighted to be this year’s recipient of The Fragrance Foundation UK Circle of Champions award Joined by over 100 industry guests, Marigay was presented with her award by one of the beauty industry’s most respected and distinctive gentleman, Mr. Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. The Circle of Champions is an initiative set up by the Fragrance Foundation to pay tribute to those individuals who have made a Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, notable and The Estée Lauder newsworthy Companies Inc. with contribution to Marigay McKee the fragrance industry. Marigay McKee is certainly one of those individuals.

Upon accepting her accolade, Marigay told guests: “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to receive the Circle of Champions Award. I have worked with Leonard and The Fragrance Foundation for many years and they have both inspired me and enabled my career, which makes this recognition even more special.”

Marigay McKee with Peter Norman, The Fragrance Foundation. (Left): Linda Key, The Fragrance Foundation with Stephane Euzen, Acqua di Parma and Brian Stantan, Guerlain

Mike Ramseyer, MyMarketMonitor, Kenneth Green, Kenneth Green Associates and Stephen Quinn, Vogue

(Above): Roja Parfums’ Roja Dove and Dominic Venton.

(Right): Allan Winstanley, House of Fraser, Margaret Attwooll, Parfums Christian Dior, and The Fragrance Foundation’s Linda Key and Peter Norman

TPS - Scent with love The Perfume Shop’s ‘Love Perfume Award’s recently took place at London venue, Vanilla, and was hosted by Jo Walker, Managing Director of TPS and Television Personality, Nick Ede Voted for by The Perfume Shop customers, the awards’ winners and categories included: Best Women’s Launch - Marc Jacobs Honey; Best Men’s Launch - Gucci Guilty Black Pour

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Homme; Nose of the Year (Men) - David Beckham (for the second year running); and Nose of the Year (Women) - Kate Middleton. The big winner on the night was Nicki Minaj Pink Friday, which scooped up two awards in the categories for Best Celebrity Launch and Best Bottle Design.

“The Love Perfume Awards is a great way of celebrating the top perfume launches and designs. It is also a way of engaging with our customers and them

sharing their opinions with us by voting for their favourites. The competition each year gets tougher and the winners this year were all well deserved”, said Jo Walker.

Other winners on the night included the new award for ‘Most Loved Celebrity at The Perfume Shop’ going to Peter Andre and the ‘Gold Award for Best Selling Perfume at The Perfume Shop’ went to Our Moment by One Direction.

Additionally, to recognise and celebrate the perfume retailer’s 21st birthday this year, the award for the most iconic launch from the last 21 years was awarded to Angel by Thierry Mugler.

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Molton Brown receives royal approval Molton Brown, one of London’s bath and body experts, has been granted a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty The Queen for the supply of toiletries In recognition of this honour, Molton Brown is proudly displaying the Royal Warrant at point of sale positions across all Molton Brown stores, as well as online at www.moltonbrown.co.uk and within corporate communications, in line with usage regulations. The Royal Warrant will also appear on product packaging - to coincide with packaging timelines.

The Royal Warrant was granted to Nigel Brown, Molton Brown’s Vice President of Global Marketing. Mr Brown comments: “We are delighted to have been granted the Royal Warrant and to receive this recognition for the quality of our products. We look forward to many more years’ service to Her Majesty The Queen and being a part of this institution of excellence.”

Royal warrants are granted to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services for a minimum of five consecutive years to The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh or The Prince of Wales.

Royal Warrants have always been regarded as demonstrating service, quality and excellence, and are highly prized.

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Tailor-made fragrance

by Austin Reed With over a century of tailoring excellence, accommodating some of the world’s leading public figures, Austin Reed, holder of two Royal Warrants, prides itself on delivering high quality, well-crafted goods Although tailoring has been Austin Reed’s speciality, the company feels it’s a natural progression to move into the men’s fragrance arena as the brand continues to pride itself on fulfilling the needs of today’s modern gentleman.

This leads to the launch of Austin Reed’s Signature fragrance, which is a charismatic, classic amber masculine fragrance blended with a vibrant top note of Sicilian bergamot, grapefruit, tangerine and pepper. The spicy and floral heart notes of Moroccan Atlas rose, Chinese geranium, thyme, ginger, liquorice, cardamom and orange-flower warms to sensual undertones of vanilla, vetiver and cedarwood. The rich soul notes of vanilla, leather and moss leave a sophisticated lasting memory of a clean, refined and stylish men’s fragrance.

Classic with a subtle luxurious elegance, Austin Reed Signature reflects the values of a true gentleman, stylish and distinguished.

Austin Reed Signature Fragrance EdT pour homme is available in 100ml (£35) and 50ml (£45).

Furthermore, in spring 2014, Austin Reed will be launching a new Grooming Collection.

The range will consist Austin Reed Signature fragrance

of seven products: Beard Oil, a non-greasy dry oil containing argan oil, designed to offer manageability and softness to the beard; Hot Thermal Mask, a warming skin treatment to thoroughly cleanse the skin; Shave Gel, containing Shea Butter to nourish the skin while shaving; Exfoliating Cleanser, with extract of bamboo as a natural exfoliant to lift dead skin cells; Anti-Ageing Face Cream, which smoothes and protects the skin after exfoliating and shaving; Rollerball Eye Gel, an anti-ageing treatment for the eye area; and a Shave Balm.

Dowal Walker agency expands The Dowal Walker Agency has launched a new division - TDWA Management - that has its roots in over 25 years industry and brand building expertise Over and above core PR services, TDWA Management services will include Personal Management, Brand Consultancy, Retail Strategy and Business Planning and Development for clients in the UK and internationally.

The new division will be handling the press and publicity for Make-up Artist and Chanel Cosmetics Ambassador,

Mary Greenwell, and Arezoo Kaviani, a Beauty Therapist who has her own beauty salon in Knightsbridge, which has been frequented by celebrity clients including Cameron Diaz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Gemma Arterton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniel Craig.

In addition, The Dowal Walker Agency will now be representing Mary Greenwell’s fragrance brand, By Mary Greenwell, which is set to launch two new fragrances early in 2014, to stand alongside the Plum and Lemon Fragrances.

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KGA Consultant Conference 2013 Kenneth Green Associates hosted their annual Consultant Conference in September, with all KGA consultants and management staff coming together for the first time, at the luxurious Sofitel Hotel at Heathrow’s Terminal 5.

The theme was “The Only Way is KGA” focusing on what makes the company special, citing company values of pleasure, professionalism and integrity. KGA consultants were rewarded and thanked for their energy and talent through the various presentations and the glamorous award ceremony.

Award Winners KGA Consultant of the Year Violet Thomson from Debenhams, Glasgow, was awarded the highest KGA accolade of Consultant of the Year. Violet has excellent sales and management skills, and is a great Ambassador for the company.

After winning the award, Violet said: “I am walking on a cloud. I just can’t believe I won.

The prize is amazing but the best thing is knowing that the company think so highly of me. I can’t believe it.”

Emma Bickley, Debenhams, Birmingham Consultant of the Year Runner Up

Greg Taylor, House of Fraser, Westfield Consultant of the Year Runner Up

Nominees: Rita Hardy, Debenhams, Romford: Rachelle O’Sullivan, Boots, Liverpool: Jozef Franek, House of Fraser Dundrum: Linda Gallop, Boots, Trafford Park

Lynne Worlock, Consultant Sales Manager; Kenneth Green, Chairman; Violet Thomson, Account Manager, Debenhams Glasgow; Linda Taylor, Managing Director and Pamela McGiffen, Area Sales Manager

CFSS (Certificate of Fragrance Sales Specialist) Sharon Pumphrey, Debenhams, Merryhill (r) Georgina Blake, Head of Training Best Mobile Jack Edwards, London, Mobile Best Newcomer Gaynor Johnson, House of Fraser, Manchester

Best Customer Service Sally Lait, Debenhams, Ipswich Best Visual Merchandising Rebecca Picksley, House of Fraser, Bristol Best BPI Specialist Ruta Cebelyte, Debenhams, Romford

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Best Team: House of Fraser, Glasgow (L-R)Christine Blaney, Nicola Rae, Kenneth Green, Janet Miller, Lorraine McGee and Linda Taylor

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Sarah Binns, Traning Manager

Kenneth Green, Chairman

Linda Chadwick, Boots, Trafford

Maryvonne O’Brien, Harrods

Alison Batty and Boyana Youngman, John Lewis, Sheffield Billy Smith, BPI Sales Manager Alasdair Cameron, Debenhams, W1

Sue Handbridge and Ronnie Sherriff, Harrods

Annie Schofield, KGA Receptionist and Laura Hutson, HOF, Bluewater

Clare Horner, Sales Director and Linda Taylor, Managing Director

Clare Horner, Sales Director, Pamela Roy Jones, Retail Director and Faye McCulloch, Retail Operations Manager

It is fantastic to see so much loyal service at KGA. This year 14-ten year, four 15 year and one 20 year service awards were presented at the Conference.

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a look at what’s new in the marketplace Boucheron’s gleam of light Named after the Boucheron flagship store in Paris where Frédéric Boucheron opened his first jewellery shop in 1893, Boucheron Place Vendôme is the latest fragrance from this luxury House, drawing inspiration from a wealth of heritage - the jewellers skilful craft of sculpting light into radiating gems.

A feminie fragrance for a woman who is independent and self-assured, a precious asset expressing her style and strength.

Composed by Olivier Cresp and Nathalie Lorson, Boucheron Place Vendôme is a floriental woody scent that opens with a fresh sparkle of pink peppercorn and orange blossom. A bold wave of jasmine

D&G Limited editions Like the woman who wears it, The One is a warm and enigmatic fragrance - a rich oriental floral with sparkling top notes of zesty bergamot, mandarin, lychee and peach. Madonna lily adds intense femininity to the heart, unfolding with a sensual base of vanilla, combined with resinous amber and smooth musky accords.

Its masculine counterpart The One for Men, is full of sophistication, engaging and exhilarating - an oriental spicy fragrance with top notes of grapefruit, coriander and basil. Spicy warm notes of cardamom and ginger, drive the sensual signature of this fragrance to the dry down of tobacco, amber and cedarwood.

Now these Dolce&Gabbana fragrances can be enjoyed in luxurious new limited edition Gold and Platinum bottles.

The One EdP 50ml, £58.00; 75ml, £72.00 and The One for Men EdT 50ml, £45.00; 100ml, £62.00, are available exclusively at Harrods and Harrods.com

Sanctuary at home

and highlights of creamy-textured honey give way to the sensual woody base of cedarwood and benzoin, leaving the wearer in a veil of soft, yet potent voluptuousness.

Like a tribute to light, the fragrance is showcased in an exquisite multi-faceted bottle, a dreamy interpretation of the paving stones at Place Vendôme.

Boucheron Place Vendôme EdP 30ml (£39.00); 50ml (£50.00 and 100ml (£75.00) is now available.

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To enable women to create their very own spa experience at home, Sanctuary Spa has introduced a new concept called ‘Sanctuary Spathroom’ with the launch of a range of Sleep and Relax products to help create a tranquil environment to unwind and de-stress in the comfort of your own bathroom.

Each of the products in the new Sleep and Relax range use a blend of luxurious essential oils to relieve stress, soothe tension and promote calmness.

Available from January 2014 at www.sanctuary.com, Sanctuary Spa Covent Garden, Boots and selected Debenhams.

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Penguin rocks American clothing brand Original Penguin has recently introduced its third male fragrance - Rocks by Original Penguin, which joins the Original Penguin and Reserve by Original Penguin fragrances.

Rocks by Original Penguin, opens with a refreshing blend of juniper berries and grapefruit, followed by heart notes of cardamom, nutmeg, guaiac wood and patchouli. It’s warm, dry-down is composed of sandalwood, sea moss, white musk and amber. Original Penguin may have made its mark in the 1950s, but it continues to live on today. This aromatic, woody oriental fragrance is the perfect blend of heritage, wit and style.

The fragrance is available in 50ml EdT (£33), 100ml EdT (£43) and 100ml EdT four-piece Gift Set (£45) in Debenhams, leading department stores and Original Penguin stores nationwide. Original Penguin fragrances are distributed by Jigsaw esl.

Skincare on the go La Mer are offering two exclusive collections providing the perfect regime of skincare products to help withstand the stresses of travel during the festive season.

The Destination Collection: The Crème contains The Hydrating Facial, The Regenerating Serum (15ml), Crème de la Mer (30ml) and The Eye Concentrate (15ml). The Destination Collection: The Moisturizing Soft Cream - contains The Hydrating Facial, The Regenerating Serum (15ml), The Moisturizing Soft Cream (30ml) and The Eye Concentrate (15ml). Both La Mer collections are available exclusively at Travel Retail locations worldwide.

Sssssmoother skin fix Following on from the successful launch of the Day version, Nip+Fab’s Viper Venom Extreme Night Fix is now available at Tesco.

Inspired by the potent effect of venom from the Temple Viper, this powerful

Familiar moments Launched in 2012 and inspired by the eponymous collection of Replica clothing and accessories, Maison Martin Margiela produced a range of fragrances to evoke familiar scents from varying moments and locations.

The first three Replica fragrances captured the essence of a sun-drenched beach in Calvi, candy at a Santa Monica funfair and freshly cut flowers in a Parisian market. Three new additions added to

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the range are now available: Lazy Sunday Morning - a white floral with the reassuring scent of freshly washed laundry; Promenade in the Gardens - a scent built around the florals of an English garden; Jazz Club - the first male fragrance in the collection - a woody oriental that is a melting pot of masculine scents that capture the aroma of cigars, leather and liquor, reminiscent of a Brooklyn jazz club.

night cream is formulated to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while sleeping and to provide long term hydration and plumping, leaving skin feeling soft, smoother and radiant.

Nip+Fab Viper Venom Extreme Night Fix (£19.95) is now available at Tesco stores nationwide and online at: www.tesco.com/beauty

Herbal gifts Established in 2001, Cornish retail and manufacturing company, St Kitts Herbery, have launched a range of gifting options for Christmas 2013, featuring a variety of beautifully packaged collections of their luxury bath and body products, suitable for both men and women. The range also includes selections of their artisan chocolates. For information visit: www.stkittsherbery.co.uk/christmas-gifts/

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