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Beauty Most Wanted: Vacation Perfumes, Statement Hair Clips, And Fresh Powders

Spritz, secure, or swipe
Taking roads less travelled in Japan to sniff inspiration out, eight perfumers created these fragrances inspired by everything from freshly woven tatami mats to the embroidered silk of a kimono. Each possesses a geisha-like elegance, guaranteed to stop someone in their tracks with one sniff. 
Kenzo La Collection Memori EDP, $160 for 75ml

ONE DIRECTION

Amouage Search EDP,
$543 for 100ml
Cartier Oud Vanillé Les Heures Voyageuses Fragrance EDP,
$490 for 75ml
Tom Ford Beauty Café Rose EDP,
$160 for 30ml
Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara EDP,
$265 for 75ml

Why don’t you take a spray-cation this season? Head to countries like Japan, Turkey, and even Nepal in one spritz with this crop of new fragrances.

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CLIP BAIT

From top down: Chanel hair clip, $1,360, Celine hair clip, $890, Miu Miu hair clip, $885 Prada hair clip, $735

Consider it a lowkey way to show off your favourite brand while elevating your outfit—draw attention to yourself with just a (hair) clip or two.

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Goldwell Dualsenses Anti-Hair Loss Serum, $64
Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Upload Bodifying Cream, $28
Growus Damage Therapy No Wash Treatment, $49
Coco & Eve Pro Youth Hair & Scalp Mask, $55

FRESHLY SERVED

Consider these powders your new everyday go-to that delivers consistent results—believable radiance, flawless blendability no matter your skin type, and all-day wear—even if you’re the kind who constantly changes your beauty routine. 
Make Up For Ever Artist Face Powders, $48

Marvel in the mirror at the dimensional shimmer these powders imbue, which stay fresh even sans primer.

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Dior Beauty Rouge Blush in 212 Tutu (holo), $82
NARS Laguna Bronzer in 04, $65
Guerlain Parure Gold Skin Control Compact Foundation in 0N Neutral, $154 for the foundation and case and $112 for the refill
Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in 11 Azure Blue Sea, $85

PHOTOGRAPHY JAYA KHIDIR
ART DIRECTION MARISA XIN
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT NATALIE DYKES

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