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LUX LIST August: the LN team’s favourite picks this month

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August 28, 2023
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Last updated on July 26, 2024
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The Lux List for August – The LN team’s favourite products this month

The Lux List is back and we’ve rounded up our top picks to get your hands on for the month of August. From leather backpacks, cat-eye sunglasses to hydrating serums and volumising hair sprays, without further ado below are our best buys right now all worth adding to your shopping cart.

Lux List August

Assouline Sicily Honor

Explore the enchanting Italian  island of Sicily, known for its rich history, passion, and cultural diversity in this beautiful coffee table book packed with over 200 illustrations on 304 pages. From ancient legends to modern films, Sicily’s influence is palpable and deeply ingrained in its past and present.

RRP:€105,00

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NEW YSL Cat-Eye Sunglasses 

New iconic seasonal version of the YSL cat-eye which emphasise the shape with added boldness. The YSL logo on temple is the absolute protagonist of the frame which comes in the classic colour combinations. The glasses are delivered with branded cleaning cloth and black protective case, and are covered by a 12-month warranty.

RRP: $1,280.00

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Samsonite SAM Classic Leather

Made from top grain leather this durable, yet sophisticated backpack is perfect as a travel companion, for business or for everyday use. It has snf interior organisational compartment, a 14.1″ laptop compartment and, a Smart Sleeve allowing you to stabilise your bag on top of the suitcase.

RRP: $299.00

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Trinny London Be Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser

This hardworking oil-based facial balm cleanser effectively remove makeup and SPF in the evening as well as all impurities your skin has absorbed over night when using it in the morning. It leaves your face feeling clean, fresh and nourished (double cleanse for best result). And once you’ve run out of the product, easily replace it with the more affordable refill bottle!

RRP $60/ refill $49

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Kerasilk Volumising Spray 50ml

This 100% vegan ultra-lightweight spray infused with Biomimetic Silk and Blue Lotus will transform limp, flat hair by adding volume and natural shine. The perfect travel companion to ensure your tired hair gets that extra enhanced volume and body whilst on the road. And, the travel size ensures you can bring it in your hand luggage. 

RRP: $15.00

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KYK HAIR Kream’d Smoothing Styling Cream

Get that sleek look and combat those stubborn baby hairs with the new Kream’d Smoothing Sytling Cream that will not only help control and eliminate frizz, but it will also add instant shine and work as a heat protector for up to 220ºC. With a medium hold, this non-sticky formula comes with a sweet and refreshing watermelon scent which leaves your hair smelling amazing. 

RRP: $34.95

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Nalia Luminous Serum

This soothing serum boosts vitamin C and collagen production, and claims to leave your skin bright and age-defiant. The serum is made from Australian Native Finger Lime Caviar which is a multi-tasking superfruit particularly kind to sensitive, dehydrated skin. Use it to defy dullness and signs of ageing whilst adding vital nourishing to your skin. 

RRP: $65.00

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Benefit Cosmetics FanFest Mascara

This new volumising mascara from Benefit Cosmetics promoising a 24-hour full-fan effect, perfect if you’d like that ‘cat-eyed’ look.  Full-The Flex Fiber Brush has been designed to lift root-to-tip and reach corner-to-corner. It features naturally derived flex-wave fibers that grab, define and separate lashes, cleanly and evenly. Plus, the fanning formula is buildable, feels weightless and doesn’t clump or flake.

RRP: $48.00

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Rogue Beauty, Iles Formula, Scalp + Hair Rejuvenating Booster, 50ml

If you want to splurge on your tresses, this powerful leave-in treatment helps reduce the signs of premature or temporary hair loss (i.e postpartum, menopause, stress) while boosting the growth of thicker, stronger, healthy hair. The product promises results with 3 months of consistent, daily use. Spray generously and evenly on wet or dry scalp 1-2 times per day for a minimum of 3 months.

RRP: $144.00

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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Blemish Serum

A potent serum containing a nourishing blend of powerful ingredients formulated to fight blemishes including microsilver, 2% salicuylic acid and noni extract. The serum uses an exclusive technology targeting the sources of ageing to reveal a more youthful and radiant appearance helping you to kiss goodbye to unwanted acne.

RRP: $73.00

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Nobu Hotel San Sebastián

Located in San SebSTIAN, the latest Nobu hotel in Spain boasts spectacular views over the La Concha Bay just a 15-minute stroll from the city’s Old Town, Parte Vieja, with its buzzy pintxo bars. Housed in the former Vista Eder Palace, one of the last historic buildings on La Concha Bay, this exclusive boutique hotel offers 17 luxuriously designed guest rooms and suites, the iconic Nobu restaurant, Nobu Terrace with stunning sea views, and a rooftop infinity pool exclusively for hotel guests. 

 

Lefay Resorts & Residences, 5-night Active & Balance Program

Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti offers a new, 5-night Active & Balance Program combining restorative outdoor mountain activities with spa treatments based on the five movements of Classical Chinese Medicine. The program uses the natural landscape around the resort as an outdoor spa to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. Its 5,000-square-meter Lefay SPA is one of the largest in the entire Alpine region and includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms of varying temperatures and aromas, state-of-the-art gym, a floor dedicated to treatment and several specific relaxation areas.

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