Plus Gwyneth’s favorite holistic plastic surgeon does skincare
Words by KELLY ATTERTON and CAROLINE CAGNEY
Face Up
VALMONT, the Swiss luxury skincare brand that has earned a long-standing cult following for its heavy-lifting formulas, has opened its California flagship on Rodeo Drive. Upon entering the airy space, guests are greeted with works of art. On the self-care front, in addition to offering best-in-class signatures (a menu replete with customizable options), the spa has unveiled the exclusive Rodeo Drive Red Carpet facial. The protocol combines diamond microdermabrasion, oxygen infusion, light therapy, and microcurrent for a result that leaves skin tight and glass-like. After your facial, choose from several collections, including L’Elixir des Glaciers, whose formulas remineralize and plump with royal jelly and gold sturgeon DNA, as well as a new range that targets wrinkles and promotes collagen synthesis. 234 Via Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 424-313-8099; lamaisonvalmont.com. C.C.
Lip Service
Clean beauty advocate and wellness blogger Denise Vasi wants to keep your lips pliant, saucy, and in shape with her new lip-care line, MAED BEAUTY. “Our elevated lip-care products enhance the natural contours of the lips, providing definition and structure,” she says. “They deliver intense hydration, keeping lips soft and supple.” At the heart of the experience is BioActive Complex, a reparative, hydrating, and proactive system that holistically cares for the lip barrier and improves your mouth’s overall appearance. Maed’s three-step process harnesses high-performing ingredients to soften texture, brighten and tone the lips, and boost moisture levels, while prepping lips for flawless color application. maedbeauty.com.
Saving Face
Transformative facials can make devoted clients the most staunch gatekeepers. But under-the-radar celebrity aesthetician FRANKIE SHAY has opened her own space at Contrapposto. “My signature treatments have always combined three key modalities: microcurrent, LED, and massage,” she says. “Each works to tone the skin, improve circulation, enhance collagen and elastin production, and promote a radiant complexion. This combination maximizes the results for every client, providing immediate improvements.” This summer she introduced the Glacial Cryo Modulation device, a game changer that addresses skin inflammation. From $250. frankieshay.com.
Eau de Pharrell
In his first foray into fragrance for LOUIS VUITTON, men’s creative director Pharrell Williams asked master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud to capture light, a creative theme he continues to explore. “Light plays a fundamental role in life, nature, and photosynthesis, something that holds special significance for us as perfumers,” Cavallier-Belletrud says. Rarely used in modern fragrances, galbanum — the mythical resin of the Ferula plant — is the heart and soul of LVERS, bringing a green freshness to the sunlight-inspired perfume. Sandalwood, bergamot, cedarwood, and ginger — thought to possess healing powers — round out the bouquet by conveying the idea of fragrance as an elixir of life and well-being. It’s a spray of sunlight distilled in a bottle. louisvuitton.com.
Nailed It
The world’s fastest-growing beauty services brand has landed stateside. Juanita Huber-Millet, the founder and creative director of TOWNHOUSE, takes on global expansion with the opening of a new salon in Beverly Hills. The nail brand, which has 40 locations across the UK, plans to transform the U.S. with its design-conscious interiors, luxury manicures, strategic partnerships with elevated brands like Givenchy and Chanel, seamless online bookings, and “better for you” products, including their own hand-care line. There’s even a color library online to peruse before your appointment. Celebrity fans include Margot Robbie, Drake, Kim Cattrall, and Emilia Clark. From $34. townhousebeauty.com.
Time for a Spatch-up?
Wish you could spackle away blemishes, bruises, dark spots, and rosacea? We’ve all been there. Often the solution only worsens the problem — until now. “SPATCH was driven by the need for a product that ensures my clients look flawless yet natural during photo shoots and red carpet events,” says founder Quinn Murphy, makeup artist to Kate Hudson, Kristen Bell, and Alison Brie. Unlike concealers, which come in liquid or cream and are used to cover imperfections, Spatch offers a powder formulation that blends seamlessly and resembles the soft matte finish of the skin. The collection includes six shades of Invisible Spot Fix, a primer, and a setting spray. spatchskin.com.
A Few Good Products
Gwyneth Paltrow’s favorite “holistic plastic surgeon,” Julius Few, M.D., has launched a collection of clean and clinically backed products. “I created the range to apply my Stackable Treatments concept to skincare,” he says. “My method of combining three minimally invasive treatments to mimic a facelift has revolutionized the way cosmetic medicine is practiced.” With DR. FEW SKINCARE, he has identified key formulas designed to be stacked together to deliver more effective at-home results than any one formula alone. The range includes an exfoliating cleanser, an oil serum, moisturizers in two textures, an eye cream, a sunscreen, and a retinol. drfewskincare.com.
Westlake Village Welcomes a New Look at Four Seasons
With a $20 million refresh, including spa upgrades and a gorgeous new cove pool and bar, the FOUR SEASONS WESTLAKE VILLAGE is the destination of choice for wellness seekers and families. “Whether you’re in search of a complete lifestyle transformation or a relaxing getaway to reset, our accredited health experts offer endless ways to discover optimum well-being,” says Victoria Nickle, executive director at the Center for Health and Wellbeing. You can soak in the sun at one of their spa suites, which includes comfortable seating for up to six guests, a soaking tub, a large flat-screen TV, and includes day passes to the pool. Or connect with nature via their Greenhouse Experience, beginning at the outdoor meditation garden, followed by a restorative massage. Their gym is a first-rate, state-of-the-art facility that offers fitness consultations and personal training, including expert instruction in fitness, yoga, and Pilates. They also offer group hikes and outdoor cycling tailored to your fitness level. Other services include Body Composition Analysis, Target Heart Rate Assessment, and Posture and Movement Assessment. The popular Jump-Start Package includes a one-on-one consultation with an exercise specialist. Memberships are available for locals as well as visitors. fourseasons.com/westlakevillage.
Feature image: MAED BEAUTY offers a three-step lip process topped with scarlet tint.
This story originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of C Magazine.
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