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The Cat’s Meow


In 2014, a century after Cartier debuted its panther motif on a spotted watch, it launched the La Panthère fragrance. To conjure the floral and the feline, perfumer Mathilde Laurent blended jasmine and wild musk, and the heady scent became the de facto choice for those preternaturally elegant beings who frequented performances of the Metropolitan Opera and dinners at Arpège. Now, as a testament to its success, Cartier has launched La Panthère Elixir, a more lighthearted concoction infused with notes of amber and jasmine. It’s well suited for more everyday pursuits.And its refillable bottle is a real crown jewel. Made of etched glass that mimics the curves of the panther’s head, it’ll show the rest of your fragrance collection who’s the king of the jungle. (from $127 for a 1.6 oz. bottle, cartier.com) —Ashley Baker

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All-Star Debut


As if I didn’t love the new beauty products by Sarah Creal enough (and I really, truly love them), the innovator now adds a collection of immensely appealing lipsticks to the lineup. Creal has a long and illustrious history as a product developer and brand builder, starting with the original Prada Beauty and continuing with Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford Beauty, Aerin, and Victoria Beckham Beauty, where she was co-founder and C.E.O. Like so many of Creal’s inventions in her line for women over 40, the lipstick packaging is a curvy, stylish delight and the formulas are rich and moisturizing. The shades deliver something for everyone—including a pure, classic red and a batch of neutrals. But the cherry on top of this already delicious dessert comes from the shade names—She.E.O., Mansplain, Pink Tax, and, my favorite, Madam President. Creal is donating a portion of the sales of Red V. Wade to Planned Parenthood. ($50; sarahcrealbeauty.com) —Linda Wells

Lather

Don’t Be a Flake


So many dandruff shampoos are effective at ridding the scalp of flakes and the shoulders of snow, but they’re not a ton of fun. For decades, they were a thick, garish turquoise and smelled like either sulfur or tar. And when many were reformulated, they swung to the other extreme, containing so much powerful fragrance that they left your bathroom smelling like a mall circa 2004. Verb’s new dandruff shampoo offers a more elegant solution. It contains the reliable flake fighters—zinc P.C.A. and salicylic acid—in a gentle moisturizing formula. Its scent is a pleasant mix of magnolia and eucalyptus that’s not the least bit overpowering. It claims to diminish dandruff after just one go but recommends regular use at least twice a week. With Verb, you’ll be happy to comply. ($20, verbproducts.com) —Linda Wells

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Join the Club


With their well-stocked bars and opulent dining rooms, members’ clubs tend to lean toward a certain form of indulgence. Surrenne offers the hangover-free variety at the Emory, the new hotel in Knightsbridge from Maybourne Hotel Group (of Claridge’s, the Connaught, and the Berkeley fame). For this wellness center, interior designer Rémi Tessier has masterminded the best-looking gym in Europe, complete with a cabana-flanked indoor pool, Tracy Anderson Method studio, and Surrenne Café, from nutritionist Rose Ferguson. There are Damien Hirsts in the treatment rooms, but that’s only the first whiff of extraordinary. Add FaceGym sessions, EmSculpt treatments, Ballet Bodywork massage—based on professional dancers’ techniques—and it’s clear that this is serious business. Dr. Mark Mikhail, a general practitioner and longevity expert, has a branch of his 3 Peaks Health clinic here, offering a battery of blood-and-metabolic testing. The Emory’s guests can experience the full bounty, while the rest of us may purchase memberships. I’m tempted to commit to my health by moving into one of the park-view rooms upstairs. (surrenne.com) —Ashley Baker

Spray

Shine On


My hair has been dull for so many decades that I never dared to dream of a shinier future. That was before IGK’s new Disco Disco Clear Gloss Shine Spray, made with two beguiling oils: rose hip to moisturize, adding shine, and pracaxi to coat the strands. This is not your grandmother’s Aqua Net: Instead, its ultra-fine, absorbent mist allows hair to move fluidly, and it can be reapplied without adding draggy weight. It even does double duty as a highlighter on the arms, collarbones, décolletage, and legs. If you’ve never even contemplated dancing on tables at Nikki Beach, you might still benefit from having a can at the ready—in addition to giving hair a glow-up, it’s also an effective de-tangler. And who couldn’t use some extra shine? ($32, ulta.com) —Ashley Baker

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Hey, Good Looking


If you’ve ever bought a bottle of whatever just because it looked good in your bathroom, join the club. And also, check out a new-old line from France. Olivier Midy is a handsome collection of three products—cleanser, essence, and face oil—with an ancestry dating back to the early 18th century, when François Midy established a pharmaceutical company in Paris. The plant-based products employ as many as 27 seed oils and extracts per bottle. While it may be hard to get excited about a cleanser, Lait Midy is pretty thrilling. It starts as an oil and becomes a milky emulsion on wet skin, sweeping away makeup and sunscreen quickly and thoroughly. The face oil, Éclat Midy, is loaded with antioxidants and the scent of sandalwood, apricot, and turmeric. I love the way it made my skin feel and smell and the glowing effect the collection has on my bathroom shelves. ($93 for the cleanser, $146 for the oil, oliviermidy.com) —Linda Wells

Issue No. 20
October 4, 2024
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Issue No. 20
October 4, 2024