http://blog.saccani.comPosted by Stefano Saccanien-USCopyright © 2009 Stefano Saccanihttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=14Do you remember our exhibition of the Erotic journey by Caterina Orzi? In these hot nights in Parma we want to inebriate you with the new fragrance by Comme des Garçons. From the eclectic and genial minds of the famous brand’s founder, here it is, a very special trip in Lebanon. When? On Sunday, July 18th, from 23 to 2 am. How? By invitation only!! To check availability, write to customer.care@saccani.com Lebabon has become one of the trendiest destination of the world, and we’re not surprised that two trendsetters like Comme des Garçons and Monocle (that have previously collaborated to create best-seller Hinoki) have taken inspiration by the Cedar Country for their fragrance Two “We meant to catch the same smell and sensation we enjoyed during our stay in Batroun, Lenanon. It’s hot, alluring and somehow strong – just like this country” say Monocle chief editor, Tyler Brûlé. So, it’s cedar, of course, tinged with incense – after all, “Lebanon” and “Olibanum”, another name of the incense, have the same etymology – and laurel, whose oil is used with olive oil to make the traditional Aleppo soap. A hint of herbs, pepper and a warm amber base give Laurel a dry, sparkling scent that redefines the concept of fresh fragrances. An amazing result.Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:03:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=14http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=13Laura Mercier, the famous makeup and skin care American brand, exclusively distributed by Stefano Saccani has completely been updated in the catalog and shades. New colors and new products all redesigned for the perfection of your being. Known for her specialty of creating the flawless face, Laura Mercier is a world-renowned makeup artist and creator of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, Skincare, Body & Bath, and Fragrance. As the personal makeup artist to celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, and Juliette Binoche, and as a contributor to cover designs and editorial shoots, Laura Mercier creates looks that are both flawless and accentuate one’s natural beauty. Raised in Provence, Laura began her training at age 17 when she entered painting school in Paris. After deciding to shift her talents from the canvas to the face, Laura attended the Carita School where she specialized in makeup application. Subsequently she represented Carita as a makeup artist and makeup teacher, working closely with Thibault Vabre. And now it's time to present something new in the Laura mercier's astonishing product catalogue. Bronzing Pressed Powder Laura Mercier Bronzed Pressed Powder is a silky smooth bronzing powder that glides on evenly, giving the skin a soft luminosity and healthy, sunny glow without looking unnatural or heavy. -Velvet composition adheres to the skin providing longer wear -Special pigments blend evenly into the skin -Oil-free -Mistake-proof application provides the perfect ‘back to beach’ look -0.28 oz./8.0gFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=13http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=12Created by chemist-turned-perfumer Pierre Guillaume, Parfumerie Generale (a play on his initials) boasts one of the most exciting perfume collections in many, many years. Unusual combinations and an unabashed, pure joy in the creation of fragrances that aren’t overly “intellectual” or too weird to wear (while still offering something utterly unique) are hallmarks of this amazing line. The bold and inventive Pierre Guillaume style is further enhanced in each Parfumerie Generale creation by technical prowess inspired by his background in fine chemistry: a captive ingredient, or one that is totally new, or a unique production process specific to each fragrance. By exploring new process such as “photo-affinage” (photo-refining or smoothing olfactory peaks by ultraviolet radiation), his creations are imprinted with a ‘vibrant’ or ‘melancolic’ feel. Full of personality and highly distinctive, every single one of the perfumes in this line bears its own strong character; there’s no fluffy, forgettable ‘filler’ perfumes here. Many of the dark fragrances are set off by something sweet; the lighter fragrances have a dash of wood or tea some other anchoring scent…always unexpected, and flat-out exciting. We know you’ll agree. Reccomended product: PG21 FELANILLA Always surprising, always unexpected Parfumerie Generale render the traditional note of vanilla in a unique and striking manner. “Feline vanilla”, subtly sweet and delicately animalic, Felanilla softens its star note with velvety iris, sprinkles it with precious gold piquancy of saffron and wraps it in the luxurious cashmere of woods and amber. The result is so much more than just vanilla: it is a complex blend in which woods are as prominent as the title note. The deep, resinous banana wood is paired with hay absolute, and the union produces a wonderfully rich, dark accord that is simultaneously sensual and comforting. We hesitate to call this sultry vanilla fragrance “gourmand”; its edible quality is of the most abstract and the most exotic kind. Sweetly-spicy, indolent and animalic, this ferocious vanilla is a graceful predator ready to pounce. Sublime!Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=12http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=11From the very beginning, ar457 has been the expression of a single idea and desire: the fusion of age-old oil and cutting-edge cosmetics, using the latest discoveries to enhance and refine a natural miracle. Argan oil is the natural focus of our cosmetics, as well as the key to the ar457 code. ar is for Argan, containing 4 tocopherols, natural antioxidants that prevent wrinkle formation, with active anti-free radical effects to combat lipid peroxidation, 5 phystosterols, active ingredients that revitalize the skin and revive cell activity, 7 biomolecules with healing (Tirucallol), protective (B-Amyrine), filtering (Butyrospermol), disinfectant, and revitalizing (stimulates keratinocyte production) properties. However, in the end, Argan's 7 saponins retain their essential mystery. This active emollient at the heart of Argan, with its high linoleic acid content, is a powerful corrector of fatty acid deficiencies. It promotes membrane exchanges, protecting the skin from ageing thanks to tocopherol content three times higher than that of any other oil. This makes it a formidable adversary of free radicals (mainly responsible for wrinkle formation / membrane deterioration, and cell death). It stimulates intracellular mediation, a key factor in restoring the hydrolipid layer, and also enhances the nutrient balance of skin cells. Available in Italy now. It is an exlusive of Stefano Saccani Recommended product: WELL BEING CARE - DWLB Protective, firming day cream - the capsules of sun filters acts as real “sunglasses” protecting from sunrays - protects from the daily strains of the environment - restores and tones the skin - penetrates quickly, refines and softens the skin Key ingredients: - ARGAN*: balances and revitalizes cel; protects your skin and helps it resist cold, pollution, stress, and sun exposure. Intense anti-free radicals action. - Squalene: powerful antioxidant precursor of DHEA, with similar effects - Octylmethocynnamate (OMC) and Benzophenone-3 respectively form UVB and UVA resistant layers. These sun filters are encapsulated in nanospheres to prevent them from affecting your skin or interfering with other beauty treatments. - Aloe Vera: moisturizing, soothing and emollient. - Chitosan Succinamide: Marine extract. Corrects the imperfections and smoothes the skin micro-relief. - Tapioca: softening, refining.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=11http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=9According to Oriental medicine, the human body is also made of vibrations and waves of energy as well as organs and viscera. A healthy body vibrates at a correct frequency exactly as a musical instrument. Who has some rather disturbing, has such frequency distorted, because of the energy flowing in your body that is not uniform. Massage through the sound of the bowls, stimulates a process of self healing and harmonization. Tibetan bowls are used in sound therapy for the variety of harmonic sounds, for the duration and the purity of sound. When the body finds its harmonious frequencies, recovered her health and wellness. Tibetan bowls produce sounds in harmony and they transmit these vibrations to whoever is playing to whoever is listening, tuning into the body positively deranged and supporting a state of prolonged prosperity. Massage Sound, will give benefits especially for the central nervous system, since these sounds bring the brain to work first on alpha waves and then on the theta waves; it can be found benefits for all the problems of insomnia and irritability. The sounds also work in the mental, in fact the mechanical waves generated by sound waves are perceived by the brain influencing the frequency and states of consciousness linked. These sounds induce deep relaxation which occurs in aid to the state of personal well-being of the individual rebalancing and energizing the body where needed. Receive sounds unconditionally, can better accept themselves and others, lowering stress levels and making them more acceptable. Listening to these frequencies, you can slow down some vital rhythms with the effect of improving the perception of one's body, which gradually becomes able to hear the transition from being sick to the well-being. The main applications that have this type of massage are: to stimulate the vital energy, induce relaxation, insomnia, improve concentration, synchronize the right and left hemispheres of the brain and increase creativity. The Traditional Tibetan Sound Massage performed in our spa consists of a treatment manual basically run all over the body, which was applied technology Bio-Energy, through a sophisticated and harmonious tissue manipulation restores radiance and firmness to the skin, acts on the muscular system of the treated areas toning because it stimulates a natural and non-invasive lymphatic system. It 'a real treat being made with oils customized for each type of person and Tibetan singing bowls, able to speak on energy blocks, winding up, restoring the correct cell phone vibrate. The effect is obtained with the Traditional Tibetan Sound Massage, is striking: the face is relaxed and rejuvenated, wrinkles are gone, her eyes bright and refreshed, your skin toned and firm and free mindTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=9http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=8Passionately fond of essential oils and its powerful effects, Cheryl Sott, creator of Aromapothecary, uses them for the most various purposes. The essential oils act successfully on the digestive tract improving the digestion, on the breathing organs helping expectoration and decongestion, on the heart thanks to their tonic vasoconstriction and vasodilatation action, on muscles thanks to their relaxing effects. They may also have stimulating effects on the immunity system and kidneys. In the aromatherapy, the essential oils have effects on our body thanks to their special molecular structure. The little molecules are perceived through the olfactory organs or through the epidermis acting on the central nervous system having active neurotrofism capacities. They may have stimulating, calming and relaxing effects assuring a long lasting well-being. Cheryl Sott created this extraodinary line of customized products to address the very specific well-being needs of the individual. A sophisticated software, a simple but detailed questionnaire and the purest essential oils to create the unique formulation. The great customized experience. It is impossible to resist these beautiful products which act effectively on body, mind and soul. Nothing is more relaxing than going to a Day Spa and being protagonist for one day, altough it is not always possibile to plan it. One solution is to bring the spa experience home. Everybody can wake up in the benefits of a day at Day Spa, that is able to offer a way to improve your life style by the introduction of a few new items. When the body is tired from the stress of a working day, it is possibile to get your lost vitality back in a few minutes. This program has a delicate relaxing-and-detoxinating effect. Just try it !!! The pleasant mixture and fragrant aromas Aromapothecarywill give you new vitality. Length of treatment: 15 minutes Advised Frequency: twice a week Execution 1 Take a shower with Shower Gel (choose formula quick fix hangover ) 2 Remain into the shower and have a careful peeling with Sugar Scrub (choose quick fix uplifting ) on all your body by insisting on dry areas. Remove with warm water. 3 At the end of the bath apply Body Lotion (choose formula quick fix relaxing ) and relax wrapped in a warm bathrobe drinking your favorite tisane. www.saccani.comTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=8http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=748 hours to Valentine's Day. For all those who want to make a malicious and original gift I'm proud to present you the box of YESFORLOV Saint Valentin. Inside you will find: - Oil massage - Lip gloss - Down to stroke - 10 hearts in glass The mere presence of the feather is worth purchasing this product. Just for the sake of being able to impose your partner sweet torture. If you have not found anything that really worth the trouble to give, I think now you have come to the end of the research.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=7http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=6Now two gift sets for all those who consider the luxury lifestyle. First one is WELLBEING BOX by Kama Ayurveda. It contains these fabulous products: Rejuvenating Body Treatment, Intensive Hair Treatment, Retexturizing Soap, Soap-Free face Cleanser, Natural Mask Plant. A set of products for body and hair care. The second is a scent that deserves to be counted among the must-have for every fashion person. A shooting star falls to earth revealing its meteoric and potent charms. Following on from her Oriental parfum STONED, Solange has thrown her imagination out to the furthest corners of the universe and created the exquisite COSMIC Eau de Parfum mixed with Stardust. An intergalactic liquid jewel enclosed in a star-faceted silver orb also created by Solange. This 100ml bottle’s shimmering surface glints and winks from every angle, literally a COSMIC addition to every girl’s dressing table. This modern COSMIC Chypre weaves together a milky-way of magical essences. It combines Solange’s own sweet candy accord with an airy top note of bergamot, sparkling aldehydes and galbanum. The heart of the fragrance beats with classic blossoming rose, jasmine absolute and rare iris. Base notes of exotic patchouli, earthy vetiver, labdanum, opoponax from Peru, myrrh from Somalia, and sweetly addictive vanilla add layers of sensual aroma. To further embellish these earth-based substances, Meteorites have been specially ground down to create a fine Stardust for the fragrance. The heady combination of essence, cosmos and ether simply takes you out of this world……. COSMIC with its sculptural, space-age geometric designed bottle, takes a starring role in Solange’s new Diamond collection PLATONIC which launches simultaneously with her new fragrance. For whom is super late with gifts, I see no other way to forgive the wait.Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=6http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=5Non I'm not kidding, super classic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is changing look, but not soul of course. What is bcheese? Beauty Cheese by Bergamaschi is an elegant and innovative “beauty case” package which contains three wedges of Parmesan cheese chosen from the best producers in the areas of Parma, Reggio Emilia and Modena. The cheese is aged for 36 months before being branded with the seal of the Parmigiano- Reggiano Consortium. It is then vacuum- packed to guarantee long term freshness. Sixteen litres of the freshest milk, collected at the height of its organoleptic properties, are used to make one kilo of Parmigiano-Reggiano with no additives or preservatives. Every wheel of cheese has a distribution certificate, which guarantees the history of its production and traceability; synonymous with its origin, while the strict D.O.P. discipline ensures its genuine quality. Thanks to its nutritional characteristics, Parmigiano- Reggiano, besides being extremely tasty, is also considered to be one of the most balanced foods in the world and its regular consumption is the basis of a healthy diet. Last but not least, I would say just the opposite, buying bcheese donating 5 euros each package to the Foundation for Research on Cystic Fibrosis - Onlus. It promotes and funds innovative research projects on cystic fibrosis, it supports the training of young researchers and health workers, it inform and update people about the problems of cystic fibrosis. Well now there is not excuses. The genuine and healthy product, in evening dress, which is charity. We were not even in Hollywood! Link reference: www.bcheese.it Shop Online: www.saccani.com FFC: www.fibrosicisticaricerca.itFri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=5http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=4Finally arrives in Italy Laura Mercier, the famous American brand of make up and skin care, exclusively distributed by Stefano Saccani. An exceptional event, an extraordinary success in the U.S. and around the world (650 stores in 24 countries) now Stefano Saccani is proud to present and make available to Italian clients. The basic principle of Laura Mercier is simple: a face without blemishes. A skin care and perfect as the white canvas of the artist, ready to receive the colors that enhance their own personal beauty. This is the secret of Laura Mercier for a look that always impeccable. Laura Mercier is a modern woman with a mind of an artist. Women who are aware of the natural beauty of each woman and offers his secrets for enfatizzatizzarla with the most appropriate products and colors ideals. After a long career as a Make Up Artist of the houses in the most prestigious cosmetics and after having created the look of Madonna for various video and advertising campaigns, Laura Mercier decided to create his personal line dedicated to all women who want to be perfect, of course, outside the schedules dictated by the fickle trends of fashion. The result is a full line of top quality products, formulations and silky smooth, mixable colors, hue "true color" to the woman who searches for his personal beauty, regardless of mode, free to be always beautiful. Besides the rich collection of make-up, Laura Mercier product line includes a fundamental and essential for skin care and specialty Body & Bath refined and tasty. The most prestigious international journals reward exceptional performance of this brand that accompanies the celebs making it perfect for the covers important. Italy finally available in the high performance foundation, eye shadows in soft cream sticks illuminating and fantastic range of mineral makeup powders that are mad the most famous star like Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Meryl Streep, Celine Dion, Charlotte Rampling, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Ford. Here are some products I'm happy to introduce you. Flawless Face- Foundation Primer Oil-Free Specifically created for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin types; oil-free Contains high water content and addresses surface dehydration around active blemishes Oil controlling ingredients ensure long-wear and flawless application Vitamins A, C, & E act as antioxidants & protect the skin from harmful, aging effects of the environment Cooling Foundation Primer in the refrigerator is refreshing for the skin & reduces puffiness Colour Lips- Lip Gloss- Lip Stain Laura Mercier Lip Stain provides the visual effect of a stain with the comfort and sheen of a lip gloss. The long-term colour with a satin, balmy finish leaves the look of effortless polish and understated sophistication. Hybrid of stain and gloss formula Clear glass pot allows for quick application with fingers or Lip Colour Brush - Pull Apart Perfect companion for the makeup bag when you are on-the-go Colour Lips- Moisture- HydraTint SPF 15 Lips Laura Mercier HydraTint SPF 15 is a multi-purpose lip balm combining long-lasting moisture, SPF protection and sheer natural colour. Formulated with mint and orange breath freshening flavor Adds a hint of color for the perfect flawless lip Lips are instantly soothed with ultra emollient shea butter, grapeseed oil and green tea extract SPF 15 shields lips from everyday aggressors with broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection Enriched with Laura Mercier's exclusive Lip Complex to keeps lips soft and supple throughout the day Laura's Insider Tip: Apply HydraTint SPF 15 before Lip Colour to create a sheer custom blend. For a natural, but lasting effect, first line lips with Lip Pencil and perfect the lip line with the Flawless Fix Pencil.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=4http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=3YESforLOV has created a original and refined line that invites to love. The cosmetics of the pleasure of YESforLOV ranging from wipe unscented to massage oil, from condoms to the underwear hide kit, from hydrating lubricant to the powder rainbow, even vitamins for love. All products are directed towards the personal pleasure and skin care and protection. Objects of our love life finally have been associated with the quality of the utmost luxury, comfort, invention. I was particularly struck by the condom, an object considered mainly instrumental was stripped of this identity to wear a chic dress. Encased in a stylish case looks like a jewel. Presents itself as a design object while maintaining the quality of protection and security. Sensual and elegant almost deserves to be dropped from my pocket on purpose.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=3http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=2For over 5000 years people all over the world have been burning incense in order to honour their ancestors, purify the air, symbolize the ascent of a payer, induce a meditative frame of mind, accompany a ritual, or simply to make one feel positive. comme des garçons homage to this tradition with a series of organic incense designed to transform your house into a temple, a place where your soul can fly over mountains and see the distant seas. First incense I introduce you is Avignon. A dry vanilla and soft Roman chamomile dull the edges of these reverent incense sticks. Beautiful, dark and mysterious, Avignon takes its place among the most talked about (and admired) of CdG's entire line. It's the scent of gothic cathedrals and Papal palaces, of tapestries imbued with centuries of incense. Of cold marble steps, holy relics and dark confessions. The recognizable smells of frankincense and myrrh open the high mass of Avignon, giving way to the almost eye-smarting, gloriously smoky and resinous heart. With Jaisalmer, prized Indian ebony is added to resinous guaiac hardwood at the base, while a healthy dose of spice comprises the opening. The opposing sweet spice and earthy wood nature of this incense is a perfect salute to the gorgeous culture amidst the harsh climate of Jaisalmer itself. Dry and calm, the cedar note in Kyoto is evident, swirling with the earthy scents of spicy, smoky vetiver and the juniper-meets-evergreen aroma of cypress. Serene and earthbound, Kyoto's quiet power is never harsh; it's a meditative scent, bringing to mind relaxing in one of Kyoto's legendary rotenburo (outdoor hot spring baths) nestled among the legendary cypress trees. Ouarzazate is another intresting incense. A powerful oriental fragrance with incense, pepper, nutmeg, meadow sage, wengé wood, musk, vanilla, Labdanum Absolue and Kashmir wood. The burning of incense is one of the oldest ritual practices of mankind. The rising smoke would put shamans into a trance, seers’ inhaled the smoke so they could lapse into ecstasy, priestesses burned resins to appease the gods and even Aphrodite, the goddess of love and goddess of fragrances and aromatic plants loved the resinous incense. Zagorsk opens with a surge of crisp pine and cedar. At its heart is an almost clean feeling… like pinecones strewn on brand-new snow on a dark winter's eve. Pretty poetic, and so is Zagorsk. At the base is Russia's famous birch wood, but not smoky, just the memory of old, fragrant fires burned in an Orthodox church in the middle of a forest. Clear and clean with a touch of melancholy. Comme de Garçons Incense Series invites you to partake in a spiritual journey from the temples of Kyoto, Japan, to the historical heart of Avignon, France. Over the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate in Morocco to the snow-covered village of Zagorsk in Russia our journey ends on the plains o Jaisalmer in India.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=2http://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=1CDG launches three new scents which will become a must have this winter. The first fragrance that I invite you to try is Artek STANDARD. This project was conceived in the pleasant atmosphere of the first collaboration between Artek and Comme des Garçons in 2007 in the shops CDG's Dover Street Market and Aoyama. The result is a unique product for Artek through a valuable partnership with an organization that is always in the forefront of cultural reinvention. The visual aesthetics of the object - perfume STANDARD - were developed to be together with Artek ideology and its products. If you prefer to have experimental then the scent for you is Daphne. Every life is a story - and much can be taken for granted - but imagine for a moment that is also a mystery. Continue into the resolution of the plot, we are given information about the essence of the individual. And the smell is definitely one of the most critical. Take Daphne Guinness, for example, is preparing to launch its fragrance in collaboration with Comme des Garçons. "I had an unusual path in life," says, "By these means he could see how things can get along well at first glance. Her perfume, simply named "Daphne", embodies what she describes as "the battle of contrasts, with the incense in her top notes, a heart of tuberose and a hint of fund oud. But what unites each of these contradictory elements is a quality heady, sensory, which reflects the personality Daphne and tells his personal story. Another interesting scent is Dover Street Market. It is a construction of an unusually modern classic woody fragrance. Both men and women can wear it.Packaging is printed inside and out. The bottle shows the logo of the DSM, the side is the bottle packaging is designed by Rei Kawakubo.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://blog.saccani.com/english/post.aspx?id=1