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Published on September 25, 2007

The London-based makers of the Jo Malone luxury skincare products and fragrances have now introduced a scent called Blue Agava and Cacao that's inspired by the artistry of the flamenco.

The impassioned scent notes of blue agava and cardamom are sharpened with sea salt, while the sensual cacao provides the underscore. The agava flower, found in the deserts of Mexico, is noted for its beautiful bluish hue.

The perfume's "top notes" recall grapefruit, red berry and lime oil, the middle note agava and geraniums and the bottom note vetyver, cinnamon, cacao, musk and vanilla beans.

The price is Bt4,200 for the cologne, and there is also a range of products including bath oil, body cream and candles.

Men without wrinkles

For men who like to pamper themselves, Nivea for Men Q10 Anti-Oxidation Repair (Bt495 for 50 millilitres) is a new choice, with its promise of a glowing face after working and playing hard.

Your face reflects your fatigue because of the free radicals in the skin, which combine with oxygen to create wrinkles. Natural antioxidants Vitamins E and C and beta-carotene and carotinoid help prevent this damage and revive the skin.

Liquorice to enliven the skin

Shu Uemura has launched a luxuriously rich oil that gently removes makeup and impurities, and it's specially designed for women aged around 30.

The Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium Anti-Irritant (Bt1,600 for 150ml and Bt3,500 for 450ml) is infused with medicinal herbs that soothe and smooth dry, damaged skin while simultaneously working to reverse the signs of ageing.

The Japanese beauty expert believes that "beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin", so the new formula uses a liquorice-root derivative. The oriental plant used to relieve stress in traditional Chinese medicine mingles with the gentle scents and camomile, jojoba, avocado, safflower and corn oil, ensuring a thorough cleansing.