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Recently, I had the pleasure of finally meeting one of my idols, Marisa Berenson, the ultimate beauty—a model and actress of the 70s who was a muse to countless photographers and fashion designers. Now 68, she still looks as magnificent as ever.
Berenson was in town (N.Y.C.) to celebrate her new book—an album—on her grandmother Elsa Schiaparelli, aptly titled Elsa Schiaparelli’s Private Album, at the Sofitel’s Rendez-Vous lounge with one of her long-standing pals, the tour de force Diane Von Furstenberg.
Aside from that, she wanted to spread the news of her new sublime skin-care line, Marisa Berenson Natural Luxury Cosmetics, as she’s finally decided to share her very own beauty secrets—it is not to be missed. Launching now, exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, it’s a very luxurious line, developed by a doctor of holistic studies that Berenson has seen for the past 41 years. The products were created and put together with Berenson’s personal point of view on life’s beauty and her wellness philosophy in mind—call it a foundation which draws from only natural, pure, and powerfully spirited ingredients.
First up, the Fabulous Oil, because, well, it’s simply fabulous! It’s a beautiful blend of prickly-pear oil, a star ingredient from Morocco, along with jojoba, camellia, and essential oils, and it is to die for. The results will be astonishing in a matter of days. From experience, my skin felt stronger, firmer, and hydrated without any greasy feeling, because it penetrates smoothly with a touch of aromatherapy, to boot. I honestly cannot brag enough about this product! Then there’s the Intense Day Cream, Eye Contour, Red Clay Mask, and other beauty potions that would be just as effective when used in tandem.
According to Berenson, this is a face ritual that she’s been practicing for years, and it shows on her face, body, and mind, beautifully. I ask where her home is, and she tells me that she divides her time between Paris and Marrakech, and when at the latter she is building a spa and hammam in her own home—amazing! It’s to be finished by this spring, so more to come on that later.
In the meantime, channel her beauty inside and out through with these golden jars and bottles of elixirs, as they are effective and Zen-like—the pure spirit of Berenson, really, as if she’d bottled them herself.
