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September 4, 2015updated Nov 06, 2015

Most Expensive Luxury Cosmetics

By Zahra Al-Kateb

ET_Top_Pick_LOGO_2With thousands of products on the market, the cosmetic industry can be a very confusing place. That’s why here at Elite Traveler we have chosen our top ten best luxury cosmetics, from moisturizers to lip balms.

No time to take all of your make up off? No fear –a quick swipe with Ole Henrikson’s The Clean Truth face wipes will remove everything in a flash be it makeup or simply dirt and grime. Formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates, you can rest assured that these face wipes won’t irritate even the most sensitive of skin types, and will instead leave you feeling refreshed and cleansed.

Alternatively, indulge in pure luxury with La Prairie’s Skin Caviar. After cleansing and toning, gently apply the gleaming pearls along the surface of the skin using sweepinighng strokes across the face and throat while avoiding the eye area. You’ll be able to feel the burst of caviar-derived sea energy from the very moment the beads touch the skin, leaving the skin soft and silky smooth.

Crème de la Mer Lip Balm

Creme de la Mer lip balm

Thinner than any other area of the face, lips require the upmost care and protection against the elements, be it from skiing down the slopes or the sun’s penetrating rays.

Long hailed as a beauty favorite by many, the legendary Crème de la Mer lip balm soothes and softens the lips, helping to rejuvenate dry skin. Infused with a potent concentration of Crème de la Mer’s Miracle Broth, this luxurious lip balm is made up of marine extracts, botanicals and vitamins all of which help to regenerate the skin.

By gently patting on to the lips, the visible results are immediate, with lips looking softer, smoother and plumper.

Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

Creme de la Mer moisturiser

This luxuriously smooth cream has developed a cult following and promises to deliver a look of radiance and renewal to the face.

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Sourcing and combining only the finest ingredients, this moisturizer is enriched with marine properties, sea kelp, vitamins and vital ingredients and leaves the skin looking energized and youthful.

Pat a small amount of this uniquely textured cream between the fingertips and gently press on to the skin.

Ole Henrikson The Clean Truth Face Wipes

Ole Henriksen Face Wipes

Leave your skin feeling cleansed and refreshed with the Ole Henrikson The Clean Truth face wipes.

Ideal for travelling or simply on the go, these face wipes are capable enough of removing dirt, grime and makeup, yet gentle enough not to over dry the skin ensuring comfort.

They are enriched with vitamin C and boast Ole Henrikson’s signature citrus scent, while the quilted texture makes sweeping away dirt and oil effortless.

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

Sisley Black Rose Cream

Specifically formulated to provide the skin with a youthful glow, Sisley’s Black Rose Cream Mask is enriched with anti-aging ingredients including Black Rose, Padina pavonica, and Alkekengi calyx extracts.

Within 10 to 15 minutes the appearance of skin notably improves, showing signs of plumping, softening and hydrating. Deliciously scented with rose, this face mask is a pleasure to use.

La Prairie Anti Aging Night Cream

La Prairie Anti-Aging Night Cream

While your day cream will moisturize and defend your skin, your night cream will restore and rejuvenate. Boasting wrinkle-soothing peptides, antioxidants and extracts that moisturize, while using La Prairie’s Anti Aging Night Cream you can expect your skin to film firm and restored.

Designed to prevent premature signs of ageing by increasing smoothness and reducing wrinkles, this moisturizer also activates the skin’s purification system and therefore minimizes the effect of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants.

La Prairie Skin Caviar

La Prairie Skin Caviar

Indulge in pure luxury with La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. This lavish cream is truly unlike anything else, boasting nourishing caviar extracts to help support natural contours.

Skin Caviar lifts, nourishes and helps to improve the appearance of elasticity and tone. The unique proteins create a silky smooth texture while gently exfoliating the skin.

Aesop Body Balm

Aesop Body Balm

This incredibly hydrating body balm is designed for all skin types and for everyday use. Containing Geranium and citrus extracts and Carrot and Aloe Vera, the skin is left soft, supple and hydrated.

Ideal for alleviating seasonal dryness, this product beautifully compliments the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and together provides a truly luxurious sensory experience sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

By Terry Terrybly Mascara

ByTerry Mascara

Available in a range of colors from purple to black, By Terry’s Terrybly mascara allows you to enjoy dramatic lashes thanks to Lumicoat Care Technology, a serum which enhances the appearance of lashes with every brush stroke.

Lashes appear thicker, curlier and longer over time, and the ultra-thick brush ensures that every single lash is coated.

Thanks to the revolutionary formula you can rest assured that this mascara will provide definition without clumps.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Hourglass Palette

Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Palette provides three perfect velvet-smooth shades ideal for adding a warm, sun kissed glow. The trio will allow you to conceal and correct as well as minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.

The selection of colors includes some of the brand’s most popular shades and the exclusive Incandescent Light, all of which let you create a multi-dimensional look.

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince

Don’t be put off by the deep green color of the lipstick – instead, watch Lipstick Queen’s Frog Prince transform right before your eyes! Developing into a magnificent shade of pink while adapting to each person’s skin tone, this lipstick promises a unique shade for everyone leaving no two pairs of lips looking the same.

Not only does this lipstick work in harmony with your complexion, it is also enriched with Vitamin E and Shea Butter, leaving your lips soft, hydrated and smooth.

Perfect for this seasons “no make up” look, Lipstick Queen’s Frog Prince offers a more natural and delicate pink hue.

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