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A Black Rose Moment: Inside Sisley Paris’ Elegant Zurich Launch

Some launches feel less like presentations and more like an atmosphere. The unveiling of the new Black Rose Concentrate by Sisley Paris was exactly that.

At the Mandarin Oriental Savoy in Zurich, everything echoed the essence of the Black Rose: deep, velvety tones, refined florals, and a setting that felt intimate yet impeccably composed.

At its center: the new Black Rose Concentrate – Radiant Youth Serum (Concentré Rose Noire). What defines it is not only its immediate radiance and plumping effect, but its ritual. The formula is activated before use, freshly blending its key ingredients. In that moment, it turns into a soft, luminous pink, an elegant indication of its freshness.

This activation preserves the potency of the formula, which remains at its peak for six months. Rooted in Sisley’s botanical expertise, the serum combines the iconic Black Rose complex with hydrating and smoothing actives, leaving the skin visibly softer, fresher, and more radiant. And like the entire line, it is delicately scented with the signature Black Rose fragrance, subtle, refined, and unmistakably luxurious.

At the heart of the formula is an advanced antioxidant and soothing complex designed to protect and prolong a youthful radiance. A new, exclusive molecular extract of Black Rose, rich in anthocyanins, helps to defend the skin against environmental stressors such as UV exposure, pollution, and daily stress. Combined with knotweed extract and vitamin B12, it works to soothe, strengthen, and maintain the skin’s natural balance.

Experiencing the full Black Rose routine again underscored its coherence:
The Black Rose Precious Face Oil comes first, preparing and nourishing the skin. The Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid follows with a cooling, subtly firming effect – ideal for tired eyes and light enough to layer. Finished with the Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, the result is skin that feels hydrated, plumped, and quietly luminous- all enveloped in that elegant Black Rose scent.

What stayed with me, however, was the ease of the afternoon itself, thoughtful conversations, a beautifully curated lunch, and that rare sense of shared attention.

A launch that felt less like a debut, and more like a continuation of something already deeply refined.
Available now for CHF 236.00 (30ml).

LoL, Sandra

With my lovely colleagues Zoe and Elena.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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When you look in your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth. Your mum is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend. Sunday is Mother’s Day, time to appreciate the most amazing woman I’ll always admire, appreciate and love.

Personally speaking, I have a very deep bond with my mum. Her eyes looked after me all my life and this inspired me to today’s gifting idea. Why not surprise your mum with a great eye care product or / and a pair of sunglasses, telling her how thankful you are to have her in your life.

It was love at first sight because we have all been loving our mums the second we opened our eyes for the first time. Even if you cannot be with your mum physically like me due to the current worldwide crisis, you can still surprise her with a gift sent to her directly. Just click on the highlighted product description to be transferred to the respective shop.

LoL, Sandra

The Eye Concentrate by La Mer
My avid readers know that I am a huge a fan of this newly formulated product. With triple the Concentrated Miracle Broth™, it helps transform the delicate eye area with essential energy and healing hydration to reduce the look of dark circles, lines and wrinkles in 3 weeks. Lime tea concentrate, the antioxidant powerhouse, helps prevent future damage before it begins.
Theprocedure is top secret, rumors are they play classical music to the kelp-based elixir for three months as it ferments. No matter how they do it, the formula’s anti-aging effects are truly undeniable.

Cat-eye neon-trimmed printed tortoisehell acetate sunglasses by Fendi
For the mum, who loves everything fashion like me, those sunglasses feature both, the monogram and neon trend in one.

Eye Rescue Stick by Susanne Kaufmann
The perfect new tool for the spa-loving mum as she can apply the stick whenever she wants during the day. Stored in the fridge, it can deliver an even more intense cooling effect. The product counteracts the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, energizing tired-looking eyes caused by blue light and smoothes various visible signs of aging like first wrinkles.

Green coffee extract reduces swelling around the eyes, while jasmine and hawthorn activate the enzyme telomerase in the skin cells and unleash antioxidative properties. A highly concentrated active ingredient from baobab helps to smooth out crow’s feet and fine lines. Ectoin increases cell protection and an antioxidant from larch bark leaves the eyes with a fresh glow.

Eye Cream Line A by Susanne Kaufmann
Powered by a combination of active botanical ingredients like white lupine and elderberry extract, this brightening treatment stimulates collagen production to improve firmness while simultaneously reducing any puffy areas.

Oversized aviator-style gold-tone sunglasses by Givenchy
Those clean frames look very sophisticated.

Eye Cream by Dr. Barbara Sturm
If your mum is into a thorough medical understanding of cells and anti-aging, she will love Dr. Barbara Sturm’s beauty products. Designed to target dark circles, this ultra hydrating eye cream has been specially developed in her German lab with purslane and golden root to lift the sensitive areas around the eyes and reduce puffiness. It’s also infused with active omega lipids that help skin retain moisture. Personally speaking, I love its pudding-like consistency.

D-frame acetate sunglasses by Bottega Veneta
Those sleek shades will work for pretty much any occasion.

Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid by SISLEY PARIS
The rose is the queen of the flowers, and this fluid features black rose aqueous extract for a radiant complexion and hydrating padina pavonica. Specially formulated for everyday use on the delicate eye area, it is fitted with a soothing ceramic applicator, that with regular use, reduces puffiness and dark circles, leaving behind a luminous, youthful-looking glow.

Paris oversized cat-eye zebra-print acetate sunglasses by Balenciaga
Animal prints are always in style and worn as sunglasses in an oversized cat-eye silhouette, they add some drama to every look. 

Luminary Genius Eye Cream by Bynacht
Between the hours of 11pm and 4am our skin’s renewal rate almost doubles – with no exposure to environmental aggressors or makeup, the dermis can absorb nutritional ingredients without any interference. Perfect for targeting signs of aging and tiredness around the eyes, Bynacht’s specially formulated cream is infused with persian silk tree extract and nourishing oils that repair and hydrate while you sleep.

Air Heart cat-eye acetate and gold-tone sunglasses by Le Specs
Slightly oversized, the blacked-out lenses will complement practically all of your mum’s outfits.

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands – Photo of me: © David Biedert Photography
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