Skinlife is the epitome of elegance. Born out of love for niche perfumery by the two founders, Dennis and Patrick, Skinlife is considered by many (including me) as the best niche beauty store in the country and is therefore surrounded by highly renowned brands.
Many of which were present at the store’s first press event on Thursday 23rd of March. Organised in the heart of Lisbon, the event took place in the enchanting Palácio do Príncipe Real. This was the perfect stage for an afternoon of elegance and high-end niche beauty.
Niche Perfumery
We start our journey with a brand born out of pure love. The House of D’Orsay is 200 years old and named after the founder, Alfred D’Orsay. Their collection is inspired by the love of his life and the letters they shared. Their scents too are delicate and transpire passion, intimacy and desire.
We continue our olfactory voyage with a brand I have recently fell in love with, Matière Première. The minimalist of perfume houses, the scents are built around one natural ingredient. Just by reading the names of the perfumes, you instantly know what the perfume will smell like. Such a wonderful brand!
I had the opportunity to meet the founder of the Parisian brand BDK Parfums, David Benedek. Born surrounded by perfumes, his creative fragrances made with high quality of raw materials, inspired by characters, movements and silhouettes. My favourite scents from the collection are Gris Charnel and Velvet Tonka.
Luxury Beauty
As well as phenomenal perfumes, you can find luxurious skincare at Skinlife stores. In the event, there were a few brands at the event, some of which I have used and loved in the past.
Brands like Dr Barbara Sturm, who is known by her non-surgical anti-aging and anti-inflammatory skin treatments. She has recently launched her super anti-aging cleansing cream which I will try and report back.
Susanne Kaufmann, an industry leader of luxurious and natural beauty, was also present with her new Hypersensitive Skincare Collection which Margarida Alves from Skinlife explained to be their collection for very sensitive skin. So sensitive in fact that even babies older than 3 months can use it.
Another incredible brand I was able to try and which I have to report back to you, is U Beauty. I have heard exceptional feedback of this skincare brand by many fellow creators for a good reason. This is a minimalist skincare brand with a conscious and sustainable awareness, founded by Tina Craig.
New Launches
The latest launch we’ve all be dreaming of was also at the event. Westman Atelier had a stall with some of her products, including the newest launch Skin Activator. This serum is focused on restoring, correcting and protecting the skin, formulated with 12 key ingredients. Upon trying this, I noticed that my skin became incredibly soft.
There’s also a new launch by Augustinus Bader which I cannot talk about yet. I can see this being an incredible success and I cannot wait to try it. The brand was founded by professor Augustinus Bader who is a globally recognised biomedical scientist and an expert in regenerative medicine. No wonder their products work like magic.
The Venue
Skinlife’s first Press Event was hosted at Palácio Principe Real, a restored hotel at the heart of Lisbon. British owners, Miles and Gail Curley, moved to Lisbon and feel in love with this 19th Century palace and, while preserving the Portuguese roots of its architecture and design, created a modern, romantic and vintage hotel.
You can find only the best brands inside as well. The couple used very British brands and materials which makes this hotel one of a kind. Get ready for Dyson hairdryers, Byredo bath products and original, locally sourced decoration that will melt your heart.
I want to thank the Skinlife team for kindly inviting me to attend this special event and meeting so many incredible brands first hand. I also want to thank Miles for kindly giving me a tour of the palace which is probably one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve seen.
You can read more about Skinlife in this article on my page.
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