Sandra‘s Closet

In 1967, the famous make-up artist Shu Uemura made history by introducing the first oil-based cleanser to Japan. The cleansing oil’s exceptional reputation and gentle effectiveness quickly convinced the public of its skincare benefits and is now an emblematic product of the Shu Uemura brand. In 2012, he brought this myth to his hair care products with the launch of the Original Cleansing Oil Shampoo. This year, he has added the CLEANSING OIL SHAMPOO MOISTURE BALANCING CLEANSER FOR DRY SCALP AND HAIR to his line.

This emollient cleanser deeply purifies and rejuvenates dry hair and the scalp with the precise dose of moisture, leaving hair supple and cashmere soft.

Extracted from the Bitter Orange Tree, the Neroli Essential Oil is an emollient known to balance and maintain the right moisture and oil balance in the skin and hair. The anti-oxidant properties of this concentrated oil encourage healthy cell growth, which boost and revitalize dry, dull-looking hair.

Available for CHF 61.00 (400ml) in selected hair salons. For the store finder, visit www.shuuemuraartofhair.com.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Shu Uemura, Photographer: Koichiro Doï @ Julian Meijer Agency. Hair Stylist: Gregory Kaoua

In the beginning of the week, I flew to Florence for two amazing days with Salvatore Ferragamo. To celebrate the Italian house’s Signorina fragrance collection, an installation designed by designer Patricia Urquiola welcomed us in the Orto Botanico Giardino Dei Semplici Firenze on the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo.

The exhibition, a real garden of wonders, recreates a bucolic and romantic situation through three performances of Signorina – Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette and Signorina Eleganza –, which refresh visitors with delicate sprays of water reminiscent of the beautiful sensation of a perfume.

The cutest details are the endings on the metal rods, that are inspired by the Vara bow, a Ferragamo icon. I felt like a little Tuscany princess wondering around.

Il Giardino dei Semplici is Europe’s third oldest garden and was established by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo de ‘Medici in 1545, who wanted an academic garden with the prime interest in medicinal plants. Today, the botanical garden is a sanctuary for rare plants, symbolic for the world of fragrances.

Being Ferragamo’s guest, I was spoilt to a very yummy lunch on the lawn. Italian delicacies were served among a flower decoration that was outstanding, peonies, roses and many more, that can also be found in the Signorina fragrances. The ingredients were shown in the most romantic way.

SIGNORINA Eau de Parfum
FLORAL FRUITY
Top notes: Red currant and pink pepper
Middle notes: Jasmine, rose and peony
Base notes: Patchouli, panna cotta and musk

SIGNORINA Eau de Toilette
FLORAL FRUITY
Top notes: Grapefruit and litchi
Middle notes: Rose and rice
Base notes: Cashmeran and milk mousse

SIGNORINA ELEGANZA Eau de Parfum
CHYPRE FLORAL
Top notes: Pear and grapefruit
Middle notes: Osmanthus absolute and almond
Base notes: Patchouli and white leather accord

With my lovely blogger colleague Tamu McPherson at the lunch.
Stay tuned for more photos of my look coming up soon…

Happy Weekend to all of you!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

How smart is this overnight treatment?! Combining skin beautifying ingredients with a touch of self-tan for a subtle golden glow by morning. You literally tan during the night while your skin is moisturized and plumped. Such a great product that I can only recommend!

TO SHOP the Sleep Mask Tan Face by James Read CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of James Read

«Three clever little shades that provide a multitude of possibilities for perfecting your complexion: they stomp out redness and banish dark circles. They are to your average corrector what porcelain is to terracotta.» – Serge Lutens

The new concealer palette UNE BONNE CORRECTION by Serge Lutens is more than sublime, it offers everything you need for a perfect eye. It includes three different concealer shades, a translucent setting powder and some brushes so that you can slip it into a bag for easy retouching during the day.

UNE BONNE CORRECTION is available in perfumeries and in department stores for approximately CHF 205.00 (€ 150.00) now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Serge Lutens

I always love those times of the year when the famous beauty brands introduce their upcoming makeup collections for the season. Therefore I would like to show you what Giorgio Armani has come with for summer. Personally speaking, one of my favorite collections, called ECLIPSE.

Vivid colors and shades with shimmering metallics inspired by the light and dark effects of an eclipse are a great option for the perfect makeup look for a wild summer party. Find out here which makeup products you can find in this collection:

Armani Eclipse Palette CHF 99.00 (Limited Edition)

Eye & Brow Maestro CHF 46.00
No.10 Mahagony (Limited Edition) and No.11 Ash Blond (Limited Edition)

Eye Tint CHF 52.00
No.02 Midnight, No.13 Zenith (Limited Edition), No.14 Sunrise (Limited Edition) and No.15 Sunset (Limited Edition)

Eyes to Kill Liner CHF 50.00
No.07 Zenith (Limited Edition), No.08 Sunset (Limited Edition), No.09 Boreale (Limited Edition) and No.10 Minuit (Limited Edition)

Black Ecstasy Mascara CHF 51.00
No.02 Navy Blue (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer CHF 39.00
No.403 Rouge Eclipse, No.605 Mauve Eclipse (Limited Edition) and No.707 Bleu d’Armani (Limited Edition)

Available from June 2015 at Globus, Jelmoli and Manor in Switzerland.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Armani Beauty

Life happens in an instant. Be smooth in a snap. Who doesn’t know this feeling when you would love to be spontaneously and realize that you forgot to shave your legs, armpits or some other body areas?!

Here is the solution! Finally there is the first ever portable razor from Gillette. Experience instant smoothness on-the-go with five curve-hugging blades and you’ll be ready for anything, anytime, anywhere. It’s the perfect match for anyone with a busy and active lifestyle.

This portable, stylish compact conveniently tucks into any bag for the freedom to be spontaneous with silky-smooth skin anytime, anywhere. Just wet the razor and you are ready to go!

How many times have I realized that I forgot to shave an area at my leg or missed a few hairs on my arms. Yes, I also shave my arms! I just dislike hair on a woman’s body and funnily enough when it comes to men, I am the opposite, they cannot have enough hair for me.

Great news is that five of you can win a Gillette Venus Snap. To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Gillette Venus Snap” to and share your “Snap needed” moment, a little story when you would have appreciated having a portable shaver with you.

All entries must be received until June 10, 2015. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules. The winner has to have a Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Gillette, Hairy Legs, Elizabeth Znovar, 2012

The science of skincare meets the beauty of makeup, all presented in one innovative product. I swear on this new beauty super weapon. M·A·C’s latest Lightful creation comes packaged in a modern dual-chamber bottle that holds two potent formulas – a hi-tech treatment serum and an incandescent tint.

Use the lightweight and translucent gel-like serum all over the face at night to curb hyperpigmentation, and the tinted serum during the day to continue the brightening effects while instantly evening skin tone and adding luminosity. Used together, both formulas target a multitude of skin concerns, from dark spots and dehydration to uneven skin tone/texture, all with the help of our Lightful Radiance Booster, chock-full of ingredients and Vitamin C to promote robust brightening.

Lightful C 2-in-1 Tint and Serum with Radiance Booster
Light pale ivory
Medium warm beige
Medium Plus tan beige
Dark deep caramel
Dark Deep rich golden bronze
CHF 69.00

Available from June 2015 at all M·A·C locations and at online.

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of M·A·C Cosmetics

Elegance has always been a defining element of Salvatore Ferragamo creations.
(Get the look: Draped top, skirt, Susi pumps and Gelly bag, all by Salvatore Ferragamo.)

The same goes for the Italian house’s perfumes. An iconic tribute to women, the trilogy of SIGNORINA fragrances celebrate the most refined aspects of femininity. The scents differ and still present one family, a great way to vary on a daily base.

SIGNORINA Eau de Parfum
FLORAL FRUITY

Top notes: Red currant and pink pepper
Middle notes: Jasmine, rose and peony
Base notes: Patchouli, panna cotta and musk

SIGNORINA Eau de Toilette
FLORAL FRUITY

Top notes: Grapefruit and litchi
Middle notes: Rose and rice
Base notes: Cashmeran and milk mousse

SIGNORINA ELEGANZA Eau de Parfum
CHYPRE FLORAL

Top notes: Pear and grapefruit
Middle notes: Osmanthus absolute and almond
Base notes: Patchouli and white leather accord

Great news is that you can win one bottle of SIGNORINA Eau de Parfum 50ml, one bottle of SIGNORINA Eau de Toilette 50ml and one bottle of SIGNORINA ELEGANZA Eau de Parfum 50ml. To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Signorina Trilogy” to . All entries must be received until May 30, 2015. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules.
The winner has to have a Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Dear readers, please excuse my tardiness in posting during the last days. I have so many amazing things to show you. I was in Cannes for the Film Festival and last Saturday in Vienna for the Life Ball as a guest of M•A•C Cosmetics.

Speaking of which, I would like to introduce you to their new Wash & Dry Summer 2015 Collection which offers a new special limited edition packaging with a joyful rainbow of colors and includes a beautiful range of summery shades and breezy bronzing hues to set your cycle to chic. Now, it is your turn to decide if you go for a full spin or just a quick tumble!

LIPSTICK (CHF 31.00)
Morange Vivid orange (Amplified)
Creme d’Nude Light beige-pink nude (Cremesheen)
Steam Heat Vivid yellow-red (Satin)
Tumble Dry Light peachy coral (Lustre)

LIPGLASS (CHF 29.00)
Girl on Board Light creme nude
Laundry List Vivid orange
Hot/Cold True Red
Domestic Diva Frosty watery pink

TECHNAKOHL LINER (CHF 27.00)
Practice Makes Perfect Deep blue-green
Sudsy Marine blue
Colour Matters Lime (Repromote)
Coin Operated Metal grey with silver pearl

FALSE LASHES WATERPROOF MASCARA (CHF 31.00)
Stay Black!

VELUXE PEARLFUSION SHADOW TRIO (CHF 36.00)
Green Clean Pale white green / lime / deep khaki with gold pearls
Hot Wash White with orange pearl gold / peachy orange / copper-gold-bronze
Permanent Press White beige / calm brown bronze / black with gold pearls

POWDER BLUSH (CHF 36.00)
Hipness Light peach
Crisp Whites Pale tangerine with pearl

HIGH-LIGHT POWDER (CHF 45.00)
Freshen Up Color wave ranging from coral to neutral

NAIL LACQUER (CHF 20.00)
Monday Blues Blue (cream)
Washeteria Blue green (cream)

In stores now exclusively in Switzerland at all M•A•C counters and online.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

«Love is nothing but the emotions we live» …. isn’t that just so wonderfully said, so poetic and emotional. We all know that there is nothing more amazing than being in love with the right person. It gives you that certain glow, that radiance that makes you sparkle throughout the day and that provides you with an unknown energy.

Salvatore Ferragamo has bottled that emotion for the launch of the Italian house’s new fragrance EMOZIONE. For women with a refined taste, this sophisticated scent brings forth an emotional harmony of chypre-floral ingredients with woody undertones, created to highlight emotions and pleasures that life offers.

 CHYPRE FLORAL

Top notes: Bergamot, iris and peach
Middle notes: Bulgarian rose, heliotrope and peony
Base notes: White musk, patchouli and suede

 Great news is that two of my readers can win a bottle of EMOZIONE Eau de Parfum 50ml.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Emozione” to . All entries must be received until May 22, 2015. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules.
The winner has to have a Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo