Embrace the festive spirit and celebrate the magic of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day with the best and latest from the worlds of beauty and fashion!
From skincare wonders to fashion delights and dazzling jewellery – the following selections are infused with joy, love, and prosperity. Embrace the essence of the Year of the Dragon with special Lunar New Year collections and explore enchanting Valentine’s Day treats that capture the essence of romance.
Here are our picks of this week’s top beauty and fashion drops:
BEAUTY
La Prairie
Embark on a journey to timeless beauty with La Prairie’s latest innovation, the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Mask. This needle-free marvel replicates the effects of coveted aesthetic procedures, boasting a patented macro-infusion technology that revitalizes and plumps the skin overnight. Through a unique coating process, this mask delivers powerful ingredients like high molecular hyaluronic acid and collagen, supported by La Prairie’s Platinum Multi-Peptide and Exclusive Cellular Complex™ for unparalleled rejuvenation.
Experience the magic at select locations, including La Prairie boutiques in TRX and Isetan stores across Kuala Lumpur. Transform your skincare routine with this luxurious indulgence and unlock the secrets to radiant, youthful skin.
For more information on the La Prairie Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Collection, visit here.
Laura Mercier
Say farewell to heavy makeup and hello to the era of no-makeup makeup! Laura Mercier’s Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation has been crowned the ultimate foundation of 2024 by beauty experts worldwide. With its iconic flawless finish, Laura Mercier is revolutionizing coverage, one pump at a time, because who doesn’t adore a flawless canvas?
Blurring the boundaries between makeup and skincare, get ready to be amazed by perfected, natural-looking skin with long-lasting hydration and true-to-color wear. This weightless formula offers buildable medium coverage that seamlessly melds into your skin, making you forget you’re wearing any foundation at all! Going viral for all the right reasons, this multifunctional foundation tackles dark circles, spots, dryness, uneven texture, fine lines, wrinkles, and the appearance of pores, leaving you with jaw-dropping results.
Laura Mercier is available at Pavilion KL, Sunway Pyramid, One Utama, ZALORA and SEPHORA.
INNISFREE
Introducing INNISFREE’s latest innovation: the Retinol Cica Barrier Defense Cream, designed to calm skin issues while fortifying its protective barrier. Safeguard and fortify your skin with this cream, specially crafted to soothe skin troubles and enhance its natural defense mechanisms.
For optimal results, pair it with the Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule, harnessing the combined power of cica ingredients to address post-acne concerns like scars, enlarged pores, and redness. Experience the journey to smoother, clearer skin with this soothing repair ampoule, working synergistically with the cream to reinforce the moisture barrier and protective film, enhancing skin resilience by 1.36 times compared to using the cream alone.
Enter the realm of age-defying skincare with INNISFREE’s Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream, the latest addition to their anti-aging lineup. Start your anti-aging regimen today and unveil firmer, more youthful-looking skin as you transition into your 30s. Enriched with sea staghorn-derived collagen and green tea ceramide, this lightweight cream nourishes your skin from within, ensuring a radiant glow as you embrace the next phase of your skincare journey.
Lancôme
In 2024, Lancôme unveils a fresh chapter in the L’Absolu Rouge saga, drawing inspiration from the iconic French fabric, “pied-de-poule,” for a luxurious Valentine’s Day twist. Embracing the allure of dramatic wear and a sumptuous blend of comfortable matte finishes with signature lip care, Lancôme presents two captivating shades: a new, exquisite brown nude (277) and an eternal carrot-red icon (196), both adorned with velvety hearts for the romantic occasion.
Enter the realm of luxury with Lancôme’s Love Maze design, marrying exclusive velvet fabric adorned with countless hearts with a graphic romantic bullet. The textured velvet surface mirrors the lipstick’s powdery matte finish, while the timeless golden rose cap and click mechanism embody Lancôme’s timeless elegance. Crafted in 1990, L’Absolu Rouge transcends time, featuring a petal-shaped bullet for effortless application and spherical powders for a velvety lip finish that remains comfortable and never dries, thanks to Lancôme’s proprietary Grand Rose Extracts™ and jojoba oil infusion.
The Lancôme 2024 Valentine’s Day limited edition L’Absolu Shades retails at RM168 and is available at all physical Lancôme boutiques, Lancôme Facebook Shop and online.
FASHION
CODE41
As the pioneer Swiss participatory watchmaking brand, CODE41 ventures into the realm of poetic complications with its distinctive touch. Embracing retro-classical design elements, the Moon INCEPTION moonphase watch embodies a fusion of avant-garde aesthetics and the enchanting allure of traditional watch complications. Its intricate details, from the moon and date circles forming the symbol of infinity to the textured dial reminiscent of lunar landscapes, evoke a sense of timeless elegance, accentuated by the convex sapphire crystal.
Driven by a commitment to pure watchmaking excellence, CODE41 continues its legacy of innovation with the Moon INCEPTION. Building upon the success of the X41 project, which introduced the world to the first community-designed manufacture movement, this timepiece integrates cutting-edge technology like the Mecascape, earning widespread acclaim. Collaborating with its community and Swiss watchmaking experts at AJS, CODE41 enhances a Swiss movement to create an extraordinary moonphase display and exclusive oscillating weight. With features like a convex sapphire crystal, 10 ATM water resistance, and optional COSC certification, the Moon INCEPTION caters to discerning watch enthusiasts seeking both style and precision.
Lululemon
Lululemon unveils its captivating collaboration with Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and the mesmerizing dancers of “Wing Chun” in the enchanting short film “Be Spring”. Released to coincide with the Year of the Dragon, this cinematic ode celebrates the rejuvenating spirit of spring, inviting viewers on a poetic journey of self-discovery and wellness.
Yeoh, renowned for her seamless blend of Eastern and Western influences, champions the importance of holistic well-being, drawing from her background in dance and martial arts. Embracing the ethos of balance and inner peace, Yeoh shares her wisdom on nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Expressing their commitment to well-being advocacy, Lululemon introduces the Lunar New Year capsule collection, inspired by the intricate patterns of dragon scales. From the Satin Balloon-Sleeve Jacket to revamped classics like the Align™ and Metal Vent Tech, each piece embodies festive flair and versatility, perfect for both celebratory occasions and daily wear.
Find out more about the collection here.
G-SHOCK
As the Year of the Dragon approaches on 10th February, 2024, Casio G-SHOCK ignites the festivities with the launch of the MTG-B3000CXD. Inspired by the majestic golden dragon, this timepiece seamlessly blends G-SHOCK’s original resin with metal, embodying the dragon’s awe-inspiring presence.
Paying homage to the mythical creature, the bezel and brand loop are adorned with intricate dragon scales, crafted with gold ion plating and detailed etching. The dial features a striking contrast with dark-colored dragon scale motifs, while an engraved dragon on the case back symbolizes prosperity and success in the coming year.
Built with G-SHOCK MTG line’s triple G resistance and Dual Core Guard structure, this model ensures durability and reliability in any environment. The stainless steel case back, meticulously crafted into a 3D form, enhances the timepiece’s compactness and elegance while providing secure attachment for the band and protection for the crown and buttons. Prepare to soar with the MTG-B3000CXD, a symbol of strength and fortune for the year ahead.
Available now in Malaysia on the Casio E-commerce website and and at selected G-SHOCK stores by the end of January 2024, the MTG-B3000CXD is retailing at RM5,688. This lunar new year, G-SHOCK also presents the exclusive Year of Dragon Red Packet with any purchase of G-SHOCK models on the official website.
HABIB
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, HABIB welcomes you to join in the festivities with its special Lunar New Year campaign.
Discover a stunning selection of new collections, including Oro Italia 916, diamonds, gemstones, and limited-edition 999.9 gold pieces, curated to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
From now until 12th February 2024, the festive campaign will be held across all HABIB showrooms nationwide and online offering customers the perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of good fortune and happiness during this prosperous season.
Gentle Monster
Prepare to be dazzled as Gentle Monster, the trailblazing global eyewear brand, introduces its latest innovation: the ‘GENTLE JELLY’ eyewear collection. With captivating ‘jelly’ details, sleek wrap-around silhouettes, and an expanded array of color options, this collection pushes the boundaries of Gentle Monster’s design ethos.
Launched on 19th January, 2024, the GENTLE JELLY collection promises to ignite your imagination. Through an imaginative campaign, Gentle Monster invites you to explore the whimsical world of jelly, embodied in the daring aesthetics of its eyewear line. Get ready to dive into a realm of bold design and unparalleled creativity with GENTLE JELLY.
TIFFANY & CO.
Tiffany & Co. unveils its enchanting 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection, a celebration of love and romance. This exquisite collection captures the essence of affection with timeless elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship. From dazzling diamonds to lustrous pearls, each piece reflects the beauty and sentiment of the season. Discover the perfect expression of love with Tiffany & Co.’s Valentine’s Day Collection, destined to make hearts flutter and memories last a lifetime.
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