Love the products
Local Dead Sea Cosmetics company Ahava joined the hyaluronic-acid trend offering a new line of beauty products with their Inside & Outside formula, which offers to add hydration both from the inside out and vice versa, thanks to Ahava’s Osmoter technology. There are three products in the new line – 24/7 Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream that will “iron” fine lines instantly, while postponing the appearance of new lines (NIS 200), Serum that promotes the hydration and smooths the skin (NIS 200), and Hydrating mask with hyaluronic acid to use 1-2 times a week for enhancement (NIS 200). Available in the brand’s stores and online at ahava.co.il.
Lift and pump
Focusing on lips, Maybelline New York introduced a new Lifter Gloss that, for the first time contains – you guessed it – hyaluronic acid that the brand promises will “lift and plump” your lips. I just like the shades and the feel of these soft and lovely glosses, as well as the fact that they stay on for longer than other glosses, have a soft finish and are not at all sticky. Pick one of their new pinks – they are perfect for this season. NIS 40.
Gezunt Heit
New from Kleenex – tissues enriched with eucalyptus and menthol essences, both known to relieve cold symptoms, and this time they packed it in a cardboard, no-plastic 100% recyclable box. The tissues are soft and the added eucalyptus and menthol oils are a real treat. Available in stores now.
Crunchy tofu
We were waiting for Tivol to add more vegan products and at last the company added two new tofu products that may just solve the problem of “what shall we prepare for our vegan daughter tonight?” – once and for all. Introducing their new Tofu crunch and Tofu crunch with sweet chili, it seems they thought of mothers like me who need to come up with new protein dishes for their vegan off-springs. So now, instead of cutting the tofu, coating it and frying – I can simply stick it in the oven and serve with salad. Thanks Tivol. NIS 29.90.
Anti-theft
The new Bobbi Sling pouch is exactly what you need for a short trip in the city – it is roomy enough to hold all you need and small enough to carry easily while walking or cycling in the city and it has hidden zippers so it really is anti-theft. Made by the Dutch brand XD Design, it is light, stylish and also great if you go abroad and need a lightweight side bag for day trips. Our cyclist just loves it. NIS 219 available online at swagg.co.il.
Keeps the temperature
The Japanese Zojirushi (elephant) brand of thermos bottles is being launched in Israel in time for the fall. Equipped with a unique patent, the bottles can keep the temperature of the drink – both hot or cold – for a very long time. In tests conducted by the brand at room temperature, 95°-drinks stored for one hour reached 87° after one hour, and 71° after six hours. Cold 6° water kept its temperature for longer than six hours. Moreover, the bottles, which come in a variety of sizes and colors, include non-stick interior coating, have a security lock to stop drips, are easily taken apart for cleaning and can be used with one hand. Very stylish. NIS 199-NIS 239, available in stores for travelers and online at www.t-and-i.co.il/zojirushi-brand-page/