Santa Maria Novella was founded in 1621 as a small Florentine pharmacy selling herbal remedies prepared by the monks of its local monastery. Since then, the products have gained a cult following amongst celebrities and mere mortals (like us), evolving into a high-end grooming line still made using ancestral methods.
To complete the range, 14 new products are introduced this week, exclusively to the e-retailer MrPorter. From moisturizing creams, soothing oils, and calming water, to complete eye, face, and body kits, each product features anti-ageing ingredients fit for a particular skin type: Balsam to balance and nourish combination skin, mimosa to enhance skin tone and protect sensitive skin, or ginko bilboa, a Chinese anti-oxidant plant used to boost elasticity.
Santa Maria Novella Restoring Line, $40-$205 (Kits: $420-$460). Available at MrPorter.com
For my second time in Germany, I flew business class for the first time in my adult life, discovered the Christmas markets, and dabbled in Frankfurt nightlife.
Your skin has two best friends: water and sleep. Although it's your job to stay hydrated during the day (drink at least eight glasses of water), your body does all the work at night, generating skin cells and antioxidants to give your face a fresh, restored appearance. But for those of us who struggle to get sufficient zzz's, there is a secret weapon: a nighttime treatment. The good ones will cost you, but they'll also combat dullness, pimples, and signs of aging. After washing your face, apply two drops of a concentrated serum, a newcomer to lines from Lab Series and Kiehl's that can help smooth out fine lines and counteract the effects of gravity. Next, add a night cream suited to your complexion. If your skin is oily, opt for a lightweight structure that lets your pores breathe, such as Shiseido's Hydro Master Gel. Sensitive or dry skin calls for a rich, creamy formula, like Algenist's or Context's restorative night creams, boosted with moisturizing nutrients. Follow these simple steps, and you can rest easy. Keep Reading →
Photography by Shana NovakTo get what you want, you have to look the part, and that usually means putting your best, most youthful face forward. Luckily, a new wave of anti-aging products is hitting the men's grooming market. Boosted with natural ingredients and rare minerals, and using the latest advances in technology, their concentrated formulas act as a power surge for your skin and offer an alternative to a dreaded (and expensive) trip to the dermatologist. So if you can't afford -- or bear the thought of -- injections or nips and tucks, try upgrading what's in your medicine cabinet. It's never too early to start turning back time. Keep Reading →
Hello, aloe! This natural soothing ingredient makes its way into your daily grooming routine to help you stay fresh and stylish from head to toe. Keep Reading →
"The look for the show is all about making the boys look like better versions of themselves. Very clean, polished skin with a twist--and that twist is a high dewy shine on the cheekbones, so that when they're walking down the runway you get a subtle glow." Keep Reading →
It's official: Spring is here! Now that you're starting to work on getting your beach body back, it's also time to prepare for the first sunrays. Keep Reading →
By the time you reach your mid-twenties, your body has fully matured. Unfortunately, the aging process begins right around there, too. That means men who want to look their sharpest have to start putting in a little extra effort to fight against the toll time can take. Your daily grooming rituals are beneficial on their own -- shaving, after all, is an exfoliating process in and of itself -- but there are additional options you can take advantage of when it comes to exfoliation. Keep Reading →
There's a reason moisturizers are one of the most commonly sold over-the-counter products in the world: they work absolute wonders. Not only do they bring out your skin's natural moisture, they improve the overall feel and appearance of your skin. The challenge is finding the right one for your particular skin type. Unfortunately, not all moisturizers are created equal, and not everybody's skin will respond the same way to every product out there. So what makes the perfect moisturizer? Below, we provide some tips to get you on the road to healthy skin. Keep Reading →
