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Shiseido
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Dad’s advice might apply to lawn mowers and toasters, but prevention is key when it comes to your skin. Instead of waiting to fight signs of aging after they become noticeable, take action beforehand with Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate ($65). Botanical extracts from gingko and thyme are said to help boost cells that regulate the skin’s immunity. After four weeks of use, you may see fine lines and wrinkles (as faint as they might be) disappear—that is, if they ever appeared in the first place.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation
It seems as if every cosmetic company is offering liquid foundation. While some foundations are better than others, a few industry leaders keep raising the bar. Enter Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation ($60). The foundation has 24-hour staying power, a weightless feel—and NASA-inspired technology. The formula uses lipophilic actives, first used to capture dust particles in space. YSL has harnessed the science for a different purpose: Its honeycomb-structured particles absorb several times their weight in sebum, providing a shine that doesn’t require continual touch-ups.
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Christian Louboutin
Rouge Louboutin Nail Polish
Footwear designer Christian Louboutin has returned to his roots. His red-soled empire began when, inspired by an assistant’s nails, he painted the bottom of his black stilettos with red nail polish. Now, he’s developed a line of more than 30 shades of nail polish. The signature Rouge Louboutin ($50) features an 8-inch wand, an homage to his shoe line’s Ballerina Ultima stiletto.
