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Copenhagen beauty spaces that every insider should know about
Courtesy of Ara'kai Beauty
Beauty. Simplicity. Creativity. H ygge , the Danish concept of cosiness. All shine through at the most elevated beauty spaces in cool Copenhagen. The Danes, along with their fellow Scandinavians, are often looked to as arbiters of taste in arenas from fashion to interiors. As it turns out, their beauty game is also next-level.
A unique blend of refreshing minimalism and storied cosiness characterise the city's best addresses. Fragrance connoisseurs will delight in the hand-picked selection of niche perfumes at Crime Passionnel, while the wellness-obsessed may find a home at Ara'kai Beauty and One Thirty Labs' soothing spaces.
A touch of glamour is lent by the sophisticated locales dreamed up by Copenhagen's leading beauty voices. Renowned hair stylist Cim Mahony has tended to the tresses of Denmark's royals—and can also be visited at his eponymous studio on buzzing Bredgade. Meanwhile, beauty expert and former editor Charlotte Torpegaard has curated a treasure chest of wares at her intimate boutique, I Love Beauty. Here, stock up on gems from brands like Mason Pearson and Westman Atelier.
Our suggestion? Take advantage of Copenhagen's blessedly walkable nature and put together your own 24-hour beauty itinerary. To that end, read more on Vogue Singapore's recommendations below… Courtesy of Crime Passionnel
1 / 9 Crime Passionnel
Let its tantalising moniker speak for itself. This moodily lit fragrance boutique is inspired by 'crimes of passion', presenting an intensely curated selection of scents from niche labels around the world. Highlights include Strangelove, which provocatively blends pure oud with a host of natural ingredients, and Extrait de Musique, a collection of wearable incenses inspired by the 'musicality' of perfumes.
Crime Passionnel, Hyskenstræde 14, 1207 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 42 766 611. Courtesy of Studio Cim Mahony
2 / 9 Studio Cim Mahony
Over the last 30 years, Dane Cim Mahony has established himself among the world's most respected hair stylists. With work that has appeared in global editions of Vogue to tending to the tresses of Denmark's royals, his wealth of hands-on expertise has been conveyed at his intimate salon since 2014. Its cosy interiors provide a lush backdrop for the bespoke haircut and colour services on offer.
Studio Cim Mahony, Bredgade 4, 2. tv., 1260 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 31 901 754. Courtesy of Ara'kai Beauty
3 / 9 Ara'kai Beauty
An elevated approach to clean beauty defines Ara'kai's offerings. Here, an extensive treatment menu is united with a bevy of artisan skincare and beauty products, while an in-house studio space offers wellness workshops from yoga to sound baths. Not to be missed is the Ara'kai Signature facial treatment, which features deep cleansing and massage to sculpt and contour (1.320,00 Danish kroner for 90 minutes).
Ara'kai Beauty, Gammel Mønt 21, 1117 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 31 365 827. Courtesy of One Thirty Labs
4 / 9 One Thirty Labs
While the name of this cutting-edge wellness lab is drawn from the minus degree of its full-body cryotherapy treatment, it's also a reference to longevity. Fitting, given the clinic's dedication to enhancing long-term beauty and health benefits through science. Expect to encounter the latest in high-performance technology and biohacking expertise here, with treatments that range from cryotherapy to energy work, and collagen-boosting light therapy to infrared sauna treatments.
One Thirty Labs, Palægade 2, 1261 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 52 607 777. Courtesy of I Love Beauty
5 / 9 I Love Beauty
Blink and you'll miss it. The brainchild of long-time beauty editor and expert Charlotte Torpegaard, this cosy pavilion tucked in King's Garden—inspired by the stalls of Pont Neuf in Paris—may be one of the smallest beauty boutiques you've visited. Yet its candy pink interiors encase a delightful trove of offerings for hair, make-up and body, hand-picked by Charlotte herself.
I Love Beauty, Kronprinsessegade 23, 1306 Copenhagen, Denmark. Courtesy of Fenty Beauty
6 / 9 What to pack: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fu$$y
'I made it because I wanted the girls to get kissed more.' So goes brand founder Rihanna's reasoning for this launch—and if its explosive shine, sublime shades and fullness-imparting effects are anything to go by, that's a promise to be fulfilled.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fu$$y, $36, available at Sephora Courtesy of Marc Jacobs Fragrance
7 / 9 Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum
Tap into the Scandi summer of dreams with this wanderlust-inspired perfume from Marc Jacobs. Alongside jasmine, amber and sandalwood, rarely used banana blossom accord ensures you'll leave a unique trail in your wake.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum, $180 for 50ml, available at Sephora Courtesy of Tatcha
8 / 9 Tatcha The Brightening Serum
No time for lacklustre skin when you're on holiday. Opt for brightness with this powerhouse serum, which harnesses time-release vitamin C and ferulic acid to banish dullness and uneven skin tone while firming and providing antioxidant protection.
Tatcha The Brightening Serum, $150 for 30ml, available at Sephora Courtesy of Anastasia Beverly Hills
9 / 9 Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation
Life's a blur in the best way possible with this long-wearing formula by Anastasia Beverly Hills. Envisioned as a 'second skin', its velvet-matte finish applies naturally and conceals the appearance of pores, fine lines and shine beautifully.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation, $80, available at Sephora
This story appears in Vogue Singapore's May 'Sonder' issue, available online.
