Photos: Why are some facial treatments so expensive?<

Caviar, gold, diamond powder, in some brands, nothing is too good for our skin.And this is why some choose the quintessence of cosmetic assets to enhance the formulas of their little care jewelry.

But unless you have won a lottery, invest several hundred euros in a cream, a serum or an eye area is still an act that must be reflected.As we approach the end of year celebrations, we can be tempted.e.s to register this brilliant idea about his wishlist.And we explain to you why these treatments cost what they cost!

1.Because they contain exceptional ingredients

As with any market, cosmetics brands have the choice among a wide range of quality for its ingredients: collagen, hyaluronic acid, retinol, algae….The premium lines are the most expensive, without budgetary restrictions, with prices set only once the formula found, conversely what is done in the more accessible ranges.These care also capitalizes on ingredients that flatter the imagination, in addition to their exceptional properties.Let us quote the prairie caviar, diamond powder at Carita or the.Raphael, the truffle at Estée Lauder, an extremely rare orchid in Guerlain, gold and sturgeons raised ethically in Aquitaine at Valmont, Sakura and extracts from Japan pearls for Sensai or the sap of the castleYquem at Dior.In wire drivers of all these care, plants or algae renowned for their longevity and resistance to stress.In short, high aerobatics cosmetic compositions in which nothing is left to chance to promise us eternal youth.

2.Because they represent years of development

"Such a price level is also explained by our research which knows no limits, both in terms of skin understanding, selection of assets and formulation that can take years," comments Sophie Guillon, CEO of Valmont."For example, for the anniversary box of our Elixir range, we have achieved the feat of 69% concentrated assets".At Sisley, Sisleÿa's anti-tache serum is based on epigenetics, a recent Nobel Prize science that studies the impact of our behavior on aging."Our selected plant extract sleeps the expression of the gene at the origin of the synthesis of melanin, therefore spots" explains Julie Wainberg, director Sisley care.A performance that is based on messenger RNA technology, oh how long with the development of several anti-COVVID vaccines.For his part, Guerlain has observed for fifteen years the power to adapt orchids, in particular thanks to the signals sent by the microbiota on the surface of their roots.This symbiotic biology is reproduced for the first time in the next Black Orchid serum, with orchid extracts stimulating the surface defenses of the skin.

3.Because it provides unique sensations

These very effective formulas slide once refined in refined textures, - evanescent oils, non -oily silky creams, non -sticky serum - and always subtly scented, which guarantees a faithful application.In terms of pleasure of the eyes, containers wear contours among the most design, with colors similar to those of luxury bodywork: black, matt white or satin, gold or chrome silver ... which make you want to be exposed as real objects ofdecoration.Did you know ?Even the sound of the boxes when you close your pot of cream or its bottle of serum is also the subject of many tests to be most pleasant in our ears.And yes, luxury is really in every detail.

4.Because they are found in the most beautiful spas of the beauty planet

These premium lines are integrated into unique care rituals provided in the most beautiful spas.That of Guerlain on the Champs Elysées or Dior Beauté recently at the Hôtel Cheval Blanc which opens in Paris with exclusive care are enchanted parentheses that we extend by sipping a herbal tea in an idyllic setting.Switzerland, the cradle of luxurious cosmetics, has a tradition of the medium-spas, where beauty mixes with aesthetic medicine and health balance sheets.Let us quote the LA Raphaël brand in Geneva, whose oxypes combines cosmetics applications with ultra-sons and oxygen infusion.In Lausanne but also in many Four Seasons hotels (including the George V in Paris), Dr Burgener offers untrament called haute couture."Our specialists take measures analyzed in our laboratories by our recognized anti-aging doctors" details the founder and biologist, Pauline Burgener."Ten days later, a prescription as well as a tailor-made cosmetics kit are sent to the partner hotel.Extreme personalization is the quintessence of luxury ”.

5.Because they offer a unique shopping experience

The discovery of care is a journey in itself, where the customers are received in a cozy setting with particular attention.They can be invited to share an artistic experience such as the Quiinvite meadow to discover her next Soinn same time as Maotik, a rising artist of digital art at the next Fiac de Paris.A sharp choice that we find at Valmont where the co-founders, Didier Guillon is himself an artist and patron.The customers are invited to a cocktail in the Valmont houses to test the new care around on display: "Our customers are very faithful, probably because we embody this house.She also follows us in our artistic tribulations "confirms Sophie Guillon, whose alter-ego designed the Valmont anniversary box case as a work of art.A quest for aesthetic experience which is also found in Sisley houses where the loyal customers flock to private exhibitions.

So if you too want to fall for a luxury pure treatment, make your choice from our selection to discover in the slideshow above, made by Isabelle Lafond.Text: Laurence Férat and Béatrice Thivend-Grignola.

Crédits photos : Canva et nature morte : Camille & Charlotte.Style by Julie Chanut-Bombard