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January 25, 2013

The Indie Beauty Experts on Twelve Brands to Know Next

By Christina Han

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The biannual Elements Showcase, a well-curated beauty festival of sorts, is back in town for two days starting next Monday. What started out two years ago as a mini-trade show for indie fragrance brands has since grown to include niche cosmetic and skincare brands. Two of the three founders, Frederick Bouchardy and Ulrich Lang, have sifted through the hundreds of goodies that’ll be showing next week and have selected twelve of their most favorite products that are debuting this spring. Click through the slideshow to see customizable skincare (that boosts, tans, or lifts), a fragrance inspired by the metallic smell of blood, and more.

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Sepai Tune It "Barcelona-based cult favorite Sepai will be introducing Tune It, a facial treatment that you can customize by adding up to th... Sepai Tune It "Barcelona-based cult favorite Sepai will be introducing Tune It, a facial treatment that you can customize by adding up to three out of eight special extracts to lift, firm, whiten, tan, or provide elasticity, flash, or botox effect. One of the bases is called Paparazzi, a facial moisturizer with antioxidant, protective, and regenerative properties that also hides blemishes and imperfections by creating a soft focus effect." —Ulrich Lang
April Aromatics 7 Chakra Oil Set "A Berlin-based former New York resident, Tanja Bochnig clearly knows what Manhattanites want and her 7 Cha... April Aromatics 7 Chakra Oil Set "A Berlin-based former New York resident, Tanja Bochnig clearly knows what Manhattanites want and her 7 Chakra Oil set will work well with your yoga mat." —Ulrich Lang
Shan Rahimkhan Hair Care "Shan Rahimkhan is Berlin's hairdresser to the stars. His salon at the Gendarmenmarkt in the German capital is gorg... Shan Rahimkhan Hair Care "Shan Rahimkhan is Berlin's hairdresser to the stars. His salon at the Gendarmenmarkt in the German capital is gorgeous and the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Catherine Deneuve, and Hillary Swank check in when they film in Berlin. Soon mortal Americans will be able to purchase Shan's haircare line Stateside." —Ulrich Lang Photo: Courtesy Photo
Ines de Castilho Skin Jewelry "French designer Ines de Castilho's line of skin jewelry is adorable.  We hope this double heart will be ... Ines de Castilho Skin Jewelry "French designer Ines de Castilho's line of skin jewelry is adorable.  We hope this double heart will be available by Valentine's Day." —Ulrich Lang
Recipe for Men Facial Cleanser "Recipe for Men was tested and developed in Sweden under the hardest Scandinavian climate conditions possible... Recipe for Men Facial Cleanser "Recipe for Men was tested and developed in Sweden under the hardest Scandinavian climate conditions possible; [it's] a perfect recipe for New York's men to face the brisk January weather. Recommended: Facial cleanser. A deep-cleansing detoxifier with burnet, cinnamon, and ginger."  —Ulrich Lang
Cire Trudon L'Admirable Room Spray "There's a new Cire Trudon room spray in L'Admirable,  a potent citrus blast.&qu... Cire Trudon L'Admirable Room Spray "There's a new Cire Trudon room spray in L'Admirable,  a potent citrus blast." —Frederick Bouchardy
Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest Eau de Parfum "Vagabond Prince is a new California-based fragrance house. The packaging is so old-scho... Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest Eau de Parfum "Vagabond Prince is a new California-based fragrance house. The packaging is so old-school, so awesome. And the cassis scent is evocative of a sticky, sultry and, yes, enchanted forest." —Frederick Bouchardy
Juliet Stewart Juliet Eau de Parfum "Juliet Stewart is launching her newest fragrance, fittingly called Juliet, with Italian fruit... Juliet Stewart Juliet Eau de Parfum "Juliet Stewart is launching her newest fragrance, fittingly called Juliet, with Italian fruits and herbs. This smells like vacation." —Frederick Bouchardy
Blood Concept RED+MA "Blood Concept's new launch is a fragrance called RED+MA. The press release calls it a "fanciful jus," a... Blood Concept RED+MA "Blood Concept's new launch is a fragrance called RED+MA. The press release calls it a "fanciful jus," and we tend to agree. The scent gives off milk, metal. Undoubtedly unusual, with equally unusual and very graphic, technical bottle." —Frederick Bouchardy
Osense Under the Stars of Ibiza Incense Stick Set "French incense or 'encens' stick sets from Osense. Our fragrance pick is "Under... Osense Under the Stars of Ibiza Incense Stick Set "French incense or 'encens' stick sets from Osense. Our fragrance pick is "Under the Stars of Ibiza," which refers to a floral spicy composition of jasmin sambac and patchouli, not a vodka Redbull. Incense is an underrated tool for adding ambiance to your home." —Frederick Bouchardy
Providence Perfume Co. Moss Gown Eau de Parfum "Providence Perfume Co. is introducing Moss Gown, a natural eau de parfum. A swirl of green m... Providence Perfume Co. Moss Gown Eau de Parfum "Providence Perfume Co. is introducing Moss Gown, a natural eau de parfum. A swirl of green moss, coffee flower, and some white cedarwood absolute — you should be good to go." —Frederick Bouchardy
Juniper Ridge Trail Crew Soap in Big Sur "For a quick escape to the Pacific Northwest without leaving your urban bathroom." —Ulrich Lan... Juniper Ridge Trail Crew Soap in Big Sur "For a quick escape to the Pacific Northwest without leaving your urban bathroom." —Ulrich Lang
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