Yves Rocher celebrates 35 years of their traditional Monoï Oil with a collector's edition for Summer 2023: "Since 1988, the traditional oil takes care of all skins, from generation to generation. Yves Rocher Monoï oil is the result of an ancestral know-how and a commitment to a sustainable development approach in Tahiti. Our oil is made up of 97% natural ingredients, including 97.5% pure Tahitian Monoi, and nourishes the skin while enveloping it in a highly addictive sun fragrance. The skin is immediatly moisturized." 100 ml, currently on markdown to $20.30 at Yves Rocher USA.
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From Carrière Frères, the refillable Geranium / Pelargonium odoratissimum candle, developed in collaboration with the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris: "The scented candle is to its image: a fresh head note filled with grapefruit and hemp flowers; the head note that encapsulates the geranium’s beauty; and a base note featuring patchouli." $85 for 185g; the refill comes in a 100% compostable container and is $55.
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From Lumira, the Cyprès de Provence scented candle: "LUMIRA's candle evokes a Mediterranean journey, capturing the sweet essence of Orange Blossom and the woody notes of Cypress trees lining the streets of Provence. It's blended with spicy Pink Pepper and Cardamom and balanced with a warm base of Oriental Vanilla, Cedarwood, Amber and Musk." 300g, marked down from $70 to $42 at Net-A-Porter.
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From Yves Rocher, a solid perfume tin in the Plein Soleil fragrance (« A hypnotizing and sensual voyage, the suave and opulent scent of a white floral bouquet. » Fabrice PELLEGRIN, Perfumer) from the Pleines Natures collection. Currently $19.95 for 13g, but as always at Yves Rocher, watch for sales! Also available in Sel d'Azur, Cuir De Nuit and Sur la Lande.
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Parfum d’Empire celebrates their 20th anniversary with a limited edition bottle of their first fragrance, in Cologne concentration: Eau de Gloire. "To celebrate Parfum d’Empire’s 20th anniversary, what could be more logical than to go back to the house’s first iconic fragrance? Inspired by Eau de Gloire, this new creation captures the radiance of citrus fruits prized for their freshness and brilliance. Sparkling, soaring, bright, EAU DE GLOIRE COLOGNE is gorged with citrus essences of such a precious quality that no other house would dare to use them in such lavish amounts. An overdose of bitter orange, but also bergamot, mandarin… Laurel, a nod to Parfum d’Empire horseshoe-shaped laurel crown, blends with incense, a symbol of glory, and the aromatic freshness of myrtle to evoke the Corsican maquis." In 100 ml, €162.