Robb Report - 08.2019

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56 AUGUST 2019


STURM AND NATURA BLISSÉ: GEORGE CHINSEE

THE PRODUCT:
[2] La Mer The Eye Concentrate
A product formulated from
nutrient-rich—and virtually
indestructible—algae, this eye
cream packs a serious punch.
Apply morning and evening to
help iron out creases, diminish
puffy bags and rehydrate
the delicate skin around the eye.
($215, cremedelamer.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology
CO2 fractional laser
If puffy bags are persistent,
longstanding or genetic, it might
be worth a visit to Dr. Dennis Gross
in New York. His CO 2 lasers
jump-start the production of
collagen (the scaffolding that holds
skin up) and diminish bags—or
“festoons,” as they’re dismally
known—by tightening the skin.
(dennisgrossmd.com)

THE PROBLEM:
One too many nightcaps
If an open bar gets the best of you,
know that a few well-chosen
grooming hacks can eradicate
dreaded morning-after face. That
hangover, however, is another
matter entirely.

THE PRODUCT:
[3] Oxygen Complex by
Natura Bissé
This oxygen-rich serum breathes
life back into lackluster skin using a
formula of spirulina that supplies
cells with all the trace elements—
vitamins, proteins and the like—
that were single-handedly
massacred by your Château Lafite
binge. ($178, naturabisse.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Lymphatic Drainage
Alcohol messes with vasopressin,
the hormone that controls the
amount of water in the body.
One way to reduce a bloated face
(and, indeed, body) is with
lymphatic drainage, a type of
massage that’s especially popular

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The Goods | STYLE

If you still think beauty products are for the vain, think again.
It’s time to start treating your face as well as you treat your car: Keep it
clean, give it a nice shine every now and then, and protect it from
dings and scratches. Here, we address the biggest issues your face is, well,
facing—and how to fix them posthaste (with minimal effort).

About Face


THE PROBLEM:
Too much airtime
Looking like you mean business,
even after a short-haul flight, is no
small feat. Those in first class are
not exempt from the seriously
low humidity levels on board.
And with ambient moisture at 20
percent or lower, you’ll need to
quench your skin with an
industrial-strength moisturizer
before, during and after your flight.

THE PRODUCT:
[1] Dr. Barbara Sturm
Hyaluronic Serum
The gold standard in rehydration is
hyaluronic acid, a spongy polysac-
charide that can hold up to 1,000
times its own weight in water. This
concentrate contains enough of the
stuff to soothe, rehydrate and
protect sensitized skin. Add a drop
or two directly to the face, wait for
it to become fully absorbed, and
then layer moisturizer on top.
($300, molecular-cosmetics.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Lasky Aesthetics HydraFacial
Lasky Aesthetics in Beverly Hills
puts this medical-grade device
to work, using its “vortex
technology” to cleanse, exfoliate
and rehydrate skin. In layman’s
terms, that means it vacuums
pores, then drives a combination
of replenishing serums deep into
the skin. It’s a post-flight wonder.
(laskyaesthetics.com)

THE PROBLEM:
Burning the candle at both ends
Late nights will take their toll,
whether they’re spent in front of
your laptop or staring at the ceiling
as you lie awake in bed. The first
sign of fatigue appears around the
eyes, where skin is considerably
thinner than anywhere else on the
face. Eye drops will help clear up
red eyes, but the paper-thin
periorbital area underneath will
need a dedicated product or
treatment if your lids are looking a
little heavy.

in France. Go for the body-
firming detox treatment at the Spa
Montage Beverly Hills; its
“pinching” technique is designed
to stimulate lymph vessels under
the skin and assist the body
in flushing out waste and toxins.
($350, montagehotels.com)

THE PROBLEM:
Father Time
Fine lines and innocent wrinkles
may be a sign of a life well-lived,
but too many will have you looking
like an old catcher’s mitt. Luckily,
cosmetic chemists and doctors
have made giant leaps in the last 10
years. While they can’t reverse
time, they can definitely stall it.

THE PRODUCT:
[3] Retinol 0.3 Percent by
Skinceuticals
Retinol is without a doubt the
gold standard in anti-aging.
A potent derivative of vitamin A,

this multifaceted ingredient
encourages skin cells to behave
as they did in your younger days,
meaning fewer lines as well as
reduced pigmentation and pores.
Just be sure to start with a low
dosage—it’s that powerful. ($67,
skinceuticals.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Laser Resurfacing
Big problems require big guns,
and the biggest are, without
a doubt, ablative lasers. These
devices create a “controlled
wound,” damaging the skin just
enough for the body’s natural
healing mechanisms to kick in.
The laser treatments from New
York Dermatology Group on
Fifth Avenue is ideal for the stuff
over-the-counter products
can’t fix: skin tags, wrinkles, dark
spots and scarring included.
(nydermatologygroup.com)
Ahmed Zambarakji

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56 AUGUST 2019


STURM AND NATURA BLISSÉ: GEORGE CHINSEE

THE PRODUCT:
[2] La Mer The Eye Concentrate
A product formulated from
nutrient-rich—and virtually
indestructible—algae, this eye
cream packs a serious punch.
Apply morning and evening to
help iron out creases, diminish
puffy bags and rehydrate
the delicate skin around the eye.
($215, cremedelamer.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology
CO2 fractional laser
If puffy bags are persistent,
longstanding or genetic, it might
be worth a visit to Dr. Dennis Gross
in New York. His CO 2 lasers
jump-start the production of
collagen (the scaffolding that holds
skin up) and diminish bags—or
“festoons,” as they’re dismally
known—by tightening the skin.
(dennisgrossmd.com)

THE PROBLEM:
One too many nightcaps
If an open bar gets the best of you,
know that a few well-chosen
grooming hacks can eradicate
dreaded morning-after face. That
hangover, however, is another
matter entirely.

THE PRODUCT:
[3] Oxygen Complex by
Natura Bissé
This oxygen-rich serum breathes
life back into lackluster skin using a
formula of spirulina that supplies
cells with all the trace elements—
vitamins, proteins and the like—
that were single-handedly
massacred by your Château Lafite
binge. ($178, naturabisse.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Lymphatic Drainage
Alcohol messes with vasopressin,
the hormone that controls the
amount of water in the body.
One way to reduce a bloated face
(and, indeed, body) is with
lymphatic drainage, a type of
massage that’s especially popular

The Goods | STYLE

If you still think beauty products are for the vain, think again.
It’s time to start treating your face as well as you treat your car: Keep it
clean, give it a nice shine every now and then, and protect it from
dings and scratches. Here, we address the biggest issues your face is, well,
facing—and how to fix them posthaste (with minimal effort).

About Face


THE PROBLEM:
Too much airtime
Looking like you mean business,
even after a short-haul flight, is no
small feat. Those in first class are
not exempt from the seriously
low humidity levels on board.
And with ambient moisture at 20
percent or lower, you’ll need to
quench your skin with an
industrial-strength moisturizer
before, during and after your flight.

THE PRODUCT:
[1] Dr. Barbara Sturm
Hyaluronic Serum
The gold standard in rehydration is
hyaluronic acid, a spongy polysac-
charide that can hold up to 1,000
times its own weight in water. This
concentrate contains enough of the
stuff to soothe, rehydrate and
protect sensitized skin. Add a drop
or two directly to the face, wait for
it to become fully absorbed, and
then layer moisturizer on top.
($300, molecular-cosmetics.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Lasky Aesthetics HydraFacial
Lasky Aesthetics in Beverly Hills
puts this medical-grade device
to work, using its “vortex
technology” to cleanse, exfoliate
and rehydrate skin. In layman’s
terms, that means it vacuums
pores, then drives a combination
of replenishing serums deep into
the skin. It’s a post-flight wonder.
(laskyaesthetics.com)

THE PROBLEM:
Burning the candle at both ends
Late nights will take their toll,
whether they’re spent in front of
your laptop or staring at the ceiling
as you lie awake in bed. The first
sign of fatigue appears around the
eyes, where skin is considerably
thinner than anywhere else on the
face. Eye drops will help clear up
red eyes, but the paper-thin
periorbital area underneath will
need a dedicated product or
treatment if your lids are looking a
little heavy.

in France. Go for the body-
firming detox treatment at the Spa
Montage Beverly Hills; its
“pinching” technique is designed
to stimulate lymph vessels under
the skin and assist the body
in flushing out waste and toxins.
($350, montagehotels.com)

THE PROBLEM:
Father Time
Fine lines and innocent wrinkles
may be a sign of a life well-lived,
but too many will have you looking
like an old catcher’s mitt. Luckily,
cosmetic chemists and doctors
have made giant leaps in the last 10
years. While they can’t reverse
time, they can definitely stall it.

THE PRODUCT:
[3] Retinol 0.3 Percent by
Skinceuticals
Retinol is without a doubt the
gold standard in anti-aging.
A potent derivative of vitamin A,

multifaceted ingredient
encourages skin cells to behave
as they did in your younger days,
meaning fewer lines as well as
reduced pigmentation and pores.
Just be sure to start with a low
dosage—it’s that powerful. ($67,
skinceuticals.com)

THE TREATMENT:
Laser Resurfacing
Big problems require big guns,
and the biggest are, without
a doubt, ablative lasers. These
devices create a “controlled
wound,” damaging the skin just
enough for the body’s natural
healing mechanisms to kick in.
The laser treatments from New
York Dermatology Group on
Fifth Avenue is ideal for the stuff
over-the-counter products
can’t fix: skin tags, wrinkles, dark
spots and scarring included.
(nydermatologygroup.com)
Ahmed Zambarakji

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