Lipstick
Built
to Last
Who says an
objet d’art can’t be
environmentally
sound? The first
foray by Hermès
into the world
of makeup is a
responsible one:
Rouge Hermès,
its new line of
lipsticks, comes
in refillable
keepsake tubes
that stand alone
as their own
tiny architectural
marvels sculpted
from lacquered,
brushed, and
polished metals.
(When yours
is used up, simply
pop a fresh bullet
into the chamber.)
The two formulas
are inspired by the
signature textures
used to create the
brand’s iconic
bags: a smooth
satin finish
reminiscent of the
Box style and a
hyperpigmented
matte inspired by
Doblis. And in
true French fash-
ion, they’re ever
so slightly scented.
Chic, no?
Skincare That Saves Hives
Bees are dying at an alarming rate, and that could mean catastrophe for our ecosystem. With
pesticides, climate change, and poor care practices wiping out entire colonies, plant pollination
has decreased, which has disrupted the way we grow and harvest food and ingredients—skincare
included. Guerlain has partnered with UNESCO to head off international disaster. The
Guerlain/UNESCO MAB initiative will further study the benefits of pollination in biosphere
reserves to promote biodiversity. The program will also offer training for eight new beekeepers,
enabling apiarists to keep existing hives healthy and to create new ones. This isn’t the first
time Guerlain has invested in the earth’s buzziest helpers: Its Abeille Royale Collection
(abeille is French for “bee”) is formulated with honey harvested from an island off the coast
of Brittany, France, where the company maintains a long-standing research partnership.
An Optimized Salon Experience
Kevin Murphy has had its eye on our ecosystem since its founding in 2003; the signature square
shape of its packaging cuts down on plastic and takes up less shipping space, decreasing the
environmental footprint. But for 2020, the hair-care brand is taking things to the next level by modifying
these packages to be made of 100 percent recycled ocean materials. Additionally, its partnership
with Ecoheads helps salons conserve water: The innovative showerheads installed in sinks use 98 fewer
gallons of water in a single basin per day, so there’s no need to feel guilty during that scalp massage.
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Angel Wash
Shampoo, $29.HERMÈS BEAUTY Rouge
Hermès Lipstick, $68.