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Hype Malaysia
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Spritz Your Summer With YSL's New Alcohol-Free LIBRE L'EAU NUE Fragrance
Smells like liberation! Since its debut in 2019, LIBRE has embodied a bold exploration of freedom and femininity, each iteration adding a new dimension, from the iconic floral fougere intensity of the Eau de Parfum to the sun-kissed warmth of Flowers & Flames. Now, LIBRE L'Eau Nue introduces an innovative alcohol-free formula, capturing the essence of a sun-drenched Mediterranean summer. The First Alcohol-Free LIBRE Fragrance Yves Saint Laurent Beauty is proud to introduce LIBRE L'Eau Nue, the new alcohol-free fragrance. Summer freedom in a scent, for your skin. The beauty of Mediterranean nature encapsulated in a bottle. Pulpy citruses, a sultry orange blossom. The scent of an endless summer day lasting all day long on your skin. Beyond a perfume, LIBRE L'Eau Nue is a breakthrough caring fragrance that enhances the skin thanks to its oil-in-water formula. A radiant glow. A softer touch. A blissful sensorial experience. Highly concentrated in this new alcohol-free formula, the pulp and zest of green mandarin and bergamot from Calabria give L'Eau Nue its invigorating top notes. Starring in L'Eau Nue as never before, LIBRE's signature orange blossom unleashes its full, raw power from the first spray until the end of the day. Captured in YSL's Ourika Community Gardens in Morocco, an exclusive Ourika orange blossom accord conjures the sun-kissed fragrance of the flowers in the air. 'LIBRE L'Eau nue is an exclusive exercise on LIBRE. We were lucky to compose with an alcohol-free base, an oil-in-water formula that reveals unique and exclusive olfactory properties, with ingredients that feel hand-picked. It is a flash of freshness wrapped in a juicy, sensual, sun-gorged note. An addictive fragrance you'll keep wanting to reapply.' — Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, Master Perfumers of LIBRE. IFF. L'Eau Nue is more than a fragrance. Developed over two years with more than 60 formulas tested, this new incarnation of LIBRE is a true tour-de-force achieved by Master Perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, alongside YSL Beauty laboratories. Enriched for the first time with the exclusive vegetal extract of Moroccan orange blossom from YSL's Ourika Community Garden, l'Eau Nue uniquely encapsulates the glowing and smoothing essence of LIBRE's iconic flower. It creates a beautifying infusion that melts onto your skin. This pleasant and non-sticky formula leaves your skin more beautiful, with a radiant glow. Smell it. Feel it. Experience the rawest power of LIBRE's iconic flower and enjoy summer bliss all year long. Apply it on your skin or your pulse points for a pleasant and sensorial feeling. To enhance your skin and experience a lasting feel, sensually envelop your body with L'Eau Nue by massaging it. Add a mist to your hair for a feel-good finishing touch. The Design: A Radical Gold & White Statement With LIBRE L'Eau Nue, the It-couture bottle designed by Suzanne Dalton turns radiant white to reflect the purity of the water-based fragrance within. A smooth, opaque white ceramic finish protects the precious formula and captures the summer light. Bent to follow the sharp angle of the bottle and nailed to the glass – a prowess of engineering – the golden YSL Cassandre evokes the beaming light of the sun. In another light-catching detail, a precision-cut glass V underlines the décolletage of the Y. Cutting deep into the glass of the geometric bottle, it is as trim and streamlined as a tailored Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket. Adding a touch of couture asymmetry, the slanted black cap that crowns the bottle accents the sleek golden chain wound around its neck. Because the YSL woman feels free to wear chains. As long as they're as golden as the summer sun. Anyway, she can break them whenever she wants. Visit YSL Beauty's official website for more details.
Vogue Singapore
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Scent of the summer: YSL Beauty's first-ever alcohol-free fragrance, LIBRE L'eau Nue, makes a spectacular splash
More than just a fragrance, but rather, a sensation. These are the words that come to mind upon experiencing the LIBRE L'eau Nue for the first time; a distinct moment in time that plays out within one of the many villas located on the sprawling grounds of Anantara Desaru Coast. In a generously air-conditioned room, I lift the blotter to my nose and am enveloped instantly in a pleasant wave of heat. Succulent green mandarin and bergamot comes through first, bringing with it a jolt of vibrancy. Then, a gentle descent into sultry orange blossom. Its ambery warmth feels all-encompassing, leaving a distinct impression of sun-warmed skin and intimacy. 'LIBRE L'eau Nue is an exclusive exercise on LIBRE. We were lucky to compose with an alcohol-free base, an oil-in-water formula that reveals unique and exclusive olfactory properties, with ingredients that feel hand-picked,' elucidates Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, the master perfumers behind the brand's exciting new scent. 'It is a flash of freshness wrapped in a juicy, sensual, sun-gorged note. An addictive fragrance you'll keep wanting to reapply.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by YSL Beauty Official (@yslbeauty) Indeed, compelling is the best way to describe the LIBRE L'eau Nue. Its release marks a new frontier within YSL Beauty's aromatic arsenal, boasting a never-before-explored formula as well as a revamped bottle design that reflects this impressive milestone. A boon for your complexion and tresses It's safe to say that there are plenty of reasons as to why a brand would want to delve into alcohol-free scents. In the case of YSL Beauty, it was primarily to meet the needs of consumers with sensitivities to alcohol. However, the maison didn't stop there—instead, inspired by Moroccan skin rituals, they decided on producing a perfume that would sink into the skin like a serum, granting unparalleled radiance and shine to both the hair and body. Delightfully lightweight and long-lasting, its spritz radius might be shorter than its alcoholic counterparts but is nowhere lacking in potency. For optimal application, hold it close against the pulse points and press down gently. Its dry-down leaves behind a practically imperceptible sheen that dissipates within seconds, and without any residual tackiness. For those seeking a particularly indulgent time, knead the lightweight solution in as you would a massage oil. Skin is left feeling soft, supple, and well-scented—a must-have for a sweltering day out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YSL Beauty Official (@yslbeauty) With the sun serving as a central motif of the LIBRE L'eau Nue, it makes sense that its flacon, too, is designed meticulously to flourish in temperate climates. This exquisite creation by Susan Dalton comes in an opaque white vessel that shields the invaluable formula from heat damage. Its gold detailing, however, captures and reflects light beautifully, revealing a precision-cut glass V that underlines the décolletage of the YSL logo. Embedded deep within the glass of the bottle, 'it is as trim and streamlined as a tailored Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket.' Summer lovin' To embody the vigour and passionate qualities of the LIBRE L'eau Nue is YSL Beauty brand ambassador, Dua Lipa. In an official campaign video, the accomplished songbird is lensed diving into the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean landscape, skin glistening under the light—in part due to exertion and, naturally, the LIBRE L'eau Nue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) Get Dua Lipa's look here:
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
YSL BEAUTY UNVEILS ART OF FLOWERS AT 50TH ANNUAL MACY'S FLOWER SHOW
NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's daring beauty is unveiled with the stunning reveal of YSL BEAUTY ART OF FLOWERS, as the brand partners for the 50th Macy's Flower Show® at the Herald Square flagship in New York City. From April 27th to May 18th, this show-stopping experience taps into the brand's heritage and raw vibrant nature of its beloved, award-winning fragrances: LIBRE, the signature feminine freedom scent, Y the hero male fragrance and MYSLF, the new iconic male fragrance. 'YSL Beauty US is thrilled to be partnering with Macy's for their 2025 Flower Show, a true retail statement from an iconic retailer. Flowers, in their daring and raw beauty, are at the heart of our products, but also our brand – and have served as a constant source of inspiration for M. Saint Laurent. They represent the vulnerability, beauty, and possibility in our world, which we try to always amplify. The YSL BEAUTY ART OF FLOWERS experience epitomizes the spirit and vision of the brand we're honored to bring this to life.' – Juliette Ferret, YSL BEAUTY US General Manager. YSL BEAUTY PRESENTS ART OF FLOWERS: The bold, unapologetic beauty of nature meets the impact of daring art in YSL BEAUTY ART OF FLOWERS, an immersive floral experience where flowers become art. Through a powerful floral landscape with innovative metallic codes, the artistic concept of YSL BEAUTY ART OF FLOWERS reflects the freedom and transformation found in nature, and the inherent beauty of living freely. The experience dares you to embrace your own transformation, no matter how big or small, and enter a world where natural beauty transcends the everyday and challenges the status quo. Anchored by the iconic LIBRE fragrance, the installation invites you to discover YSL Beauty's most powerful icons through an immersive and multi-sensorial journey. A bold celebration of freedom, transformation, and sensory expression, where nature's raw beauty collides with sculptural metallic florals to deliver a powerful, modern statement. INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE: Greeting guests as they turn onto Herald Square is a shining floral expression, enveloping the exterior of Macy's Herald Square facade on 34th street. Inside, the journey continues with a bold landscape display comprised by the main olfactive notes in YSL Beauty's new LIBRE L'EAU NUE, the brand's first alcohol-free citrus floral scent deploying an oil-in-water fragrance proprietary technology. An evocative display reflecting the powerful hero fragrance LIBRE greets guests next, with fresh lavender and golden orange blossoms adorning the space. The Macy's Flow Show then evolves into a vibrant and enticing fern and geranium adorned display heroing YSL Beauty's MYSLF, blending the unexpected encounter of the bergamot and orange blossom notes that compose the iconic male scent, with silver orange blossom metallic florals filling the space. Continuing on this olfactive experience, guests walk through an enigmatic blue universe with Y, where aromatic fresh sage and beaming blue geranium flowers surround and excite guests. The journey ends in a pop-up boutique, where guests can engage with the lighthearted touch of YSL Beauty's new Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss, encompassing the brand's couture shine. For an elevated, luxurious touch, guests will be gifted a lily-filled bouquet, a signature flower of the brand's LIBRE Flowers G Flames fragrance. Additionally, couture personalization, exclusive to this year's Macy's Flower Show, will be available including onsite customized bottle engraving, exclusive watercolor art, and limited-edition flower charms. ROOTED IN THE BRAND'S HERITAGE: From the very beginning, flowers have bloomed at the heart of the Yves Saint Laurent universe, serving as an infinite source of inspiration. The Flower Show extends this philosophy, inviting you to step into a daring world where art and fragrance intertwine. YSL BEAUTY ART OF FLOWERS celebrates the vibrant possibilities of nature – from the fragrant blossoms themselves to the confidence they inspire through our meticulously crafted fragrances – showcasing the constant evolution of beauty. ABOUT THE MACY'S FLOWER SHOW: Between Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 18, leading up to Mother's Day and celebrating 50 years, the iconic springtime tradition will expand to three full weeks, offering customers interactive experiences, access to a limited-edition Flower Show collection, events at locations nationwide and exclusive deals through the first-ever Macy's Bouquet of Deals. Macy's Flower Show will transport guests into a dreamlike world of spring renewal and wonder. The Macy's Flower Show is free and open to the public during store hours. For further information on the YSL BEAUTY ART OF FLOWERS and the Macy's Flower Show experience, please visit ABOUT YSL BEAUTY In the tension between timeless legacy and modern audacity, YSL Beauty creates daring beauty that dresses change. Boldness and singularity. Manifested through clashes of color, light, style, the liberation from convention. The defiance of the norm. Authenticity, the foundation driving the brand to create icons in makeup, fragrance and skincare, born from the heritage of M. Saint Laurent who shaped the cultural zeitgeist for generations. YSL Beauty creates unapologetic beauty that frees and moves the lines, in the here and now. Young, edgy, luxury. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE YSL Beauté
Voice of America
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Voice of America
Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy
Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties Sunday to compete in November's general election for the presidency in a country that remains deeply polarized, but skeptical of leaders from the left and right who have failed to deliver on improving security and the economy. The election comes at a time when President Xiomara Castro — Honduras' first female leader — of the leftist LIBRE party has a tense relationship with the United States. She had raised the possibility of ending U.S. access to an air base the U.S. military uses for regional operations and said that she would withdraw from the extradition treaty that sent her predecessor to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges, before eventually backtracking. Her own extended family has been dogged by allegations of ties to drug traffickers. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio notably left Honduras off his itinerary when he made his first overseas trip to Central America last month since taking up the post. Sunday's election will offer voters choices of continuation in the form of Castro's defense minister, Rixi Moncada, who has the president's support. Moncada's refusal to resign her position to run for office has been criticized, in part because the military is charged with guarding the ballots. Former first lady Ana García offers the possibility of a return to the recent past as she seeks the nomination of the National Party of Honduras. Her husband, ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, belongs to the party. Hernández is serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking. At her closing campaign event, she played an audio recording of her husband saying, 'a vote for Ana is a vote for me, a vote for a better life.' The conservative Liberal Party of Honduras features a face-off between two people who once supported Castro, but became opponents. One of them, Salvador Nasralla, helped Castro win the presidency in the 2021 election by ending his independent candidacy to join her coalition. He served as vice president, before leaving the administration, saying he had been marginalized. The other is Jorge Cálix, a young lawyer and politician, who was once a member of LIBRE, but left after Castro failed to support his bid to lead Congress. Nasralla has expressed admiration for Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, while Cálix says he wants to emulate popular El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's heavy-handed security policies. 'If a millennial did it in El Salvador, why can't another millennial like me do it here,' Cálix has said. In total, 10 candidates will compete for the nominations of the three parties. Eleven smaller parties will choose their candidates through their own internal processes at other times. Voters will also choose in ballot races for seats in Congress and mayorships. About 5.8 million Hondurans are eligible to vote. Participation in the open primaries has historically been low, owing in large part to fears that being identified with one party could limit chances of employment if another party's candidate wins in November. Political analyst Miguel Cálix said that he hopes the primaries are transparent and without problems, but that hasn't always been the case. 'The primary votes historically have been the worst electoral exercises in Honduran democracy,' he said, noting that they've been full of irregularities. Hondurans are looking for clear proposals on security, jobs, corruption and a faltering health care system. Low levels of foreign investment in recent years have fueled high unemployment, which continues to drive Hondurans to migrate in search of opportunities. Persistent violence is another factor pushing Hondurans out of their homes. Street gangs run extortion rackets through fear, and drug traffickers take advantage of Honduras' geographic location to profit from drugs moving north toward the United States. Political analyst Luis León said that the primary is just as important as the general election, because if the parties don't put forward their best candidates, voters will have poor choices in November. 'Three candidates for the presidency will come out of them and one of them has the potential to be president,' León said. 'So that's why the best man or best woman with a plan for resolving the country's problems has to emerge.'
The Hill
09-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties Sunday to compete in November's general election for the presidency in a country that remains deeply polarized, but skeptical of leaders from the left and right who have failed to deliver on improving security and the economy. The election comes at a time when President Xiomara Castro — Honduras' first female leader — of the leftist LIBRE party has a tense relationship with the United States. She had raised the possibility of ending U.S. access to an air base the U.S. military uses for regional operations and said that she would withdraw from the extradition treaty that sent her predecessor to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges, before eventually backtracking. Her own extended family has been dogged by allegations of ties to drug traffickers. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio notably left Honduras off of his itinerary when he made his first overseas trip to Central America last month since taking up the post. Sunday's election will offer voters choices of continuation in the form of Castro's defense minister, Rixi Moncada, who has the president's support. Moncada's refusal to resign her position to run for office has been criticized, in part because the military is charged with guarding the ballots. Former first lady Ana García offers the possibility of a return to the recent past as she seeks the nomination of the National Party of Honduras. Her husband, ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, belongs to the party. Hernández is serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking. At her closing campaign event, she played an audio recording of her husband saying 'a vote for Ana is a vote for me, a vote for a better life.' The conservative Liberal Party of Honduras features a face-off between two people who once supported Castro, but became opponents. One of them, Salvador Nasralla, helped Castro win the presidency in the 2021 election by ending his independent candidacy to join her coalition. He served as vice president, before leaving the administration, saying he had been marginalized. The other is Jorge Cálix, a young lawyer and politician, who was once a member of LIBRE, but left after Castro failed to support his bid to lead Congress. Nasralla has expressed admiration for Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, while Cálix says he wants to emulate popular El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's heavy-handed security policies. 'If a millennial did it in El Salvador, why can't another millennial like me do it here,' Cálix has said. In total, 10 candidates will compete for the nominations of the three parties. Eleven smaller parties will choose their candidates through their own internal processes at other times. Voters will also choose in ballot races for seats in Congress and mayorships. About 5.8 million Hondurans are eligible to vote. Participation in the open primaries has historically been low, owing in large part to fears that being identified with one party could limit chances of employment if another party's candidate wins in November. Political analyst Miguel Cálix said that he hopes the primaries are transparent and without problems, but that hasn't always been the case. 'The primary votes historically have been the worst electoral exercises in Honduran democracy,' he said, noting that they've been full of irregularities. Hondurans are looking for clear proposals on security, jobs, corruption and a faltering health care system. Low levels of foreign investment in recent years have fueled high unemployment, which continues to drive Hondurans to migrate in search of opportunities. Persistent violence is another factor pushing Hondurans out of their homes. Street gangs run extortion rackets through fear, and drug traffickers take advantage of Honduras' geographic location to profit from drugs moving north toward the United States. Political analyst Luis León said that the primary is just as important as the general election, because if the parties don't put forward their best candidates, voters will have poor choices in November. 'Three candidates for the presidency will come out of them and one of them has the potential to be president,' León said. 'So that's why the best man or best woman with a plan for resolving the country's problems has to emerge.'
