What would you say if we told you that a fragrance could make you seem eight years younger? According to clinical trials conducted by Harvey Prince & Co., on AGELESS, the company's new and first anti-aging fragrance on the market, this juice may make men perceive you as eight to 12 years younger. It's all about noneal, a chemical our bodies produce as a result of the breakdown of fatty acids in the skin, which in turn produces an aging odor commonly found in men and women over 40. According to Wataru Takekoshi, a scientist working for the Japanese skin care company Shiseido, the breakdown results in a type of unsaturated aldehyde which emits an unpleasant "greasy" odor with grassy undertones. Takekoshi continues to say that this particular body odor is rarely found in people in their 20's or 30's – but can be very prominent beginning at around age 40. AGELESS perfume is meant to counteract this natural aging odor.
Studies show that men tend to associate the smell of roses with older women and the smell of fruit like apples and grapefruit with younger women. With this in mind, the AGELESS formula is based on the body's natural chemistry and contains notes of pink grapefruit, mango, pineapple, leafy greens, pomegranate, jasmine and musk, as well as oils of Lily of the Valley and peony. If this isn't a cue to toss that rosewater splash, I don't what is.
Springs New Scent Splashes
Spring has sprung - and in fragrance language that means it's time to trade those heavy winter perfumes for lighter, fresher scents. We scoped the shelves for the best of the season - so whether you prefer floral, fruity or musk, these new scents are sunny days, in a bottle.
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Marc Jacobs Daisy Blooms In Spring Limited Edition
For lovers of the original Marc Jacobs Daisy, the designer has created a new limited edition fragrance in celebration of spring. Marc Jacobs Daisy Blooms In Spring is a feminine floral that's as charming as its vintage-inspired, petal-topped bottle implies. With notes of violet, wild strawberry, ruby red grapefruit, white woods, and vanilla, we are looking forward to falling in love with this fragrance, too.
Perfect for: An afternoon picnic.
Price: $57 1.7oz
Where to Buy: sephora.com
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Calvin Klein Euphora Spring Temptation Limited Edition
This dreamy fragrance sports an euphoric blend of pear blossom, guava leaf, pink lily, dewy violet, creamy sandalwood, and white amber. The seductive flacon bottle, with its pale pink floral design, accentuates the freshly feminine scent inside.
Perfect for: A spring outdoor concert.
Price: $70 3.4oz
Where to Buy: sephora.com
Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash
Crisp and cool, Marc Jacobs Splash in Cucumber is perfect for those breezy spring days. Packaged in a sleek glass bottle with a cool green tint, the juice invokes fresh morning dew with notes of cucumber, lotus leaf, cactus flower, linden blossom, Dutch freesia, and musk.
Perfect for: A carefree spirit.
Price:$68 10oz
Where to Buy: sephora.com
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DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom
You'll be instantly whisked away to New York City's Central Park with one spritz of DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom. Packaged in DKNY's iconic silver-topped bottle, this floral-fruity scent is a blend of grapefruit, cassis, apricot, muguet, petal rose, jasmine, and blonde woods.
Perfect for: A girl on the go.
Price:$55 1.7oz
Where to Buy: sephora.com
Carolina Herrera 212 On Ice Limited Edition
Packaged in a transparent pink and yellow bottle, the warm hues embody the fresh, fun, and flirty fragrance within. Carolina Herrera 212 On Ice is the perfect fusion of a spring day with citris top notes like bergamot and tangerine, soft touches of peony, gardenia and jasmine, and a musky base.
Perfect for: The young at heart.
Price: $54 2oz
Where to Buy: sephora.com
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Now you're probably thinking that a more aggressive approach to fending off the aging process is in order. Afraid of going under the knife or the needle? If the answer is heck, yes, this might just be the first step in your aging gracefully master plan. At the very least, you'll be perceived as eight years younger and you'll smell citrus-fresh.
Age-Defying Beauty - Expert Tips
Who says it's all down hill after 40? Many of Hollywood's leading ladies reach their career - and beauty - peaks at at 45, 55, even 65. So we asked four beauty experts, who are over 40 themselves, for advice on the cosmetic needs of mature women - like hair styles that shave years off your look, the best makeup shades for older women, and skincare that can reverse aging (really!). Read on to get your biggest age-related questions answered, and look absolutely fabulous at 40 and beyond.
OUR EXPERTS: Rona O'Connor (left), Celebrity Colorist and Co-Owner of Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills. Sandy Linter (middle), acclaimed makeup artist and Lancôme Beauty at Every Age Expert. Luke O'Connor, Suave Celebrity Stylist and Co-Owner of Lukaro Salon Beverly Hills. Dr. Doris Day (not pictured), author of Forget the Facelift and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at NYU Medical Center.
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TIP: WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN
"It's so much easier to prevent the aging process with daily sunscreen use than to try to repair it after the fact," says Dr. Doris Day. For an optimal anti-aging skincare routine to ensure gorgeous skin like Meryl Streep's, Dr. Day recommends looking for products that contain wrinkle-fighting retinoid, anti-oxidant vitamin c, anti-inflammatory niacinamide and skin-soothing caffeine.
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TIP: YOU CAN REVERSE AGING
Simply using sun protection and avoiding excess ultra violet rays allows your skin to naturally repair itself. An anti-aging skincare routine will amplify results, for skin that looks taut and even like Vanessa Williams'. "Adding dermatologic procedures like chemical peels or laser treatments can then dramatically improve your skin further," says Dr. Day.
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TIP: INVEST IN A PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT
Choosing the right doctor-administered treatment depends on your age, and if done correctly, can give spectacularly age-defying results (Exhibit A: Madonna's complexion is better than that of most 30 year olds). In your 20s, Botox prevents aging by freezing muscles from wrinkle-causing motions. For moderate aging, injectibles like Restylane and Juvederm beautifully though temporarily fill volume loss. For older pigmentation damage and wrinkling, the Fractional CO2 laser known as the "Total Fx" is the gold standard for skin resurfacing, with downtime as little as five to seven days, says Dr. Day.
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TIP: TRUST A PROVEN ANTI-AGING CREAM
We asked Dr. Day for her favorite age fighters: "Olay's new Pro-X Hydra Firming Cream contains peptides, which increases collagen production for firmer skin, and niacinamide, which accelerates cell renewal to both treat and reverse past skin care damage. Clinique's Superdefense SPF 25 combines an anti-oxidant punch with full spectrum sun protection, and comes in special formulations for different skin types."
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TIP: WEAR NATURAL MAKEUP SHADES
Stick with muted taupes, coffees, creams and blacks to enhance the shape of your eyes, and be wary of high shimmers that can accentuate lines. For a pop of color, choose either your cheeks or lips to highlight – but be careful not to choose a vampy dark lipcolor as it can age you, advises Sandy Linter, Lancôme's Beauty at Every Age Expert.
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TIP: SWITCH TO CREAMIER MAKEUP
Take a cue from Jane Seymour and pay attention to texture, not just color in your products. Lip items should be moist and facial products like foundation and concealer should be creamy instead of thick so they don't migrate into lines. "You have to like the way it feels when it goes on," adds Linter.
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TIP: KEEP LIPSTICK IN PLACE
For lipstick that lasts like Sophia Loren's, always line with a neutral pencil first, and then fill in your lips to provide a base for color to adhere to. Next, apply a moisturizing lip color that is rich, not runny, to the lip. If you want to add a smidge of gloss, apply only to the center bottom lip so as not to over-gloss, says Linter.
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TIP: DON'T SKIMP OUT ON MAKEUP
The biggest cosmetics mistake older women make is to not wear any makeup at all, says Linter. Age draws some of the natural color out of skin, so even a light application can do wonders to refresh and re-engergize a face, a la Christy Brinkley's glowing complexion. "Products have improved drastically over the years – don't be afraid to go to your local beauty counter and experiment!" adds Linter.
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TIP: BANGS MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER
"Bangs can make you look younger," says says Luke O'Connor, Suave Celebrity Stylist and co-owner of Lukaro salon in Beverly Hills. "Pick a style that accents your face to soften and bring out your best features." A soft fringe or side swept bangs, like Angela Basset's, are both very youthful.
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