American designer Marc Ecko is known for urban style. His first fragrance for men, Ecko by Marc Ecko, doesn’t disappoint. “I wanted it to be like a stimulant – almost caffeinated,” he says. The result is a super-crisp and clean fragrance with electrifying notes of white grapefruit, black licorice, static and energised musk. EDT 100ml, R750, 50ml, R650.

Sirtuin Winners
Sirtuin technology, which extends the youth and peak functioning of cells, is one of the hottest anti-ageing breakthroughs. Find it in two new products:

• Estée Lauder Time Zone Eyes promises to dramatically reduce the look of crepiness, crow’s feet and under-eye lines. Besides sirtuin’s deep-down effect on lines, TriHyaluronic Complex (five times more concentrated than the face cream) plumps away dry lines and keeps skin smooth, supple and radiant. Barrier lipids help protect against dryness and irritation. 15ml, R445.
• Clinique Youth Surge Night Age Decelerating Night Moisturiser builds on sirtuin technology to trigger natural repair ingredients, boosting the skin’s own nightly repair. Plumped with natural collagen, lines and wrinkles are less noticeable, and skin looks energised. In variants for Very Dry to Dry Skin and Dry/Combination Skin. 50ml, R560.

Black’Up’s new Gloss collection is brilliant. The 15 shades have a high-shine vinyl finish and intense pigment so they stand out from the crowd. The non-sticky formula is super-hydrating and plumping, for an irresistible pout. R170.

Powerful Protection
Sensitive or irritated skin will love L’Oréal Menexpert’s new Multi-Protecting 24hr Hydrating Cream, R122.95. The mineral-rich after-shave and moisturiser in one soothes redness, giving long-lasting moisture and strengthening it against external attack. Best used after the new soap-free Hydra Sensitive Soothing Foam Wash, R89.95.

Brow beaters
Tweezerman tweezers, the award-winning first choice of make-up artists and celebrities, are now at selected Red Square stores. Made from stainless steel, they have hand-filed edges so they grip even the shortest hairs and are exceptionally long-lasting. They come in all sizes and funky colours. From R178.50. Or if you love bling, you’ll adore the Swarovski Crystal Polka Dot tweezers. R1 402.