From Bulgari: Masque Precieux, Creme Precieuse Nuit, Creme Precieuse and Creme Precieuse Riche.
When we heard Bulgari — purveyor of fine jewelry for more than a century — was releasing skin-care products containing extracts from precious stones, we were intrigued. Though the company launched its skin-care line in Italy in 2007, Bulgari Gem Essence products ($50–$320) recently became available stateside, online at Neiman Marcus (as well as 11 select store locations) and slated for Bergdorf Goodman stores in April.
The key ingredients are liquefied or pulverized stones found by the cosmetic research department of Bulgari to be beneficial to the skin — sapphire, malachite, tourmaline and citrine. (Sorry, diamonds. But you can still be our besties in the jewelry box.) According to Bulgari, the gems encourage more luminous skin and offer protection from harmful environmental factors.
Bulgari boasts three lines containing its Gem Essence formula. The Precieuse line is for intensive regeneration and includes concentrated serum, face creams, anti-aging mask, eye contour cream and wrinkle filler. For those of us who want increased radiance — perfect for emerging from the winter months, when our skin feels unquenched and weatherbeaten — there’s the Lumiere line with revitalizing serum, a day-and-night emulsion and cream formulated to restore hydration and counter a dull, opaque reflection. For a clean start this spring, there’s Radiance cleansing milk, cream and foam, as well as toning lotion and makeup remover.
Recently, cosmetic-surgery experts speculated to ABC News that Madonna’s radiant skin at the Vanity Fair post-Oscar party could be the result of a sapphire abrasion, to remove dead skin cells. With those results, we’re willing to accept gems’ transition from the jewelry box to our skin regimen. Do you think precious stones can create a priceless complexion?
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6 Reader Comments:
I’m currently using the products and I absolutely love how my skin feels and most of all, looks! I purchased my Emulsion De Lumiere and Regard De Lumiere at Bergdorf Goodman recently. The team of specialists are very knowledgable and helpful in helping me with my skin concerns! I’m a FAN!!
What are the ingredients, please? Thank you
Carol, thanks for your comment! Aside from the four stone extracts, the line also contains polypeptides III and oglioelements. Are you looking for a specific ingredient due to allergies? For a complete list of ingredients, it probably would be best to contact Bulgari directly.
http://www.bulgari.com/splash.php
I am using the The Precieuse line and L O V E it.
I am 53 and my skin looks 10 years younger.
i am 37 year old..can i use this product?
Yes, Gem Essence was created for a range of ages, but everyone’s skin is different. To learn more, check out Bulgari’s website or stop by a retailer that carries the product, such as Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman, where associates can help you find the right product for your skin.
http://us.bulgari.com/gem_essence/gem_essence.jsp?cat=cat10060001