Vogue Ukraine beauty editor Alyona Ponomarenko chooses new cosmetics, objects and places where you can find yourself
Perfumes with the aroma of Kyiv's early spring
A new niche floral powdery fragrance Parfum Büro | M-collections M1 Spring Feve inspired by the Kyiv spring has been released.
This is a cool composition with notes of yellow mandarin, neroli and rain accord. The heart of the fragrance reveals the delicate florality of gardenia, jasmine, lily of the valley and orange blossom. The base is formed by amber, musk, sandalwood and oakmoss. This is the perfect fragrance for the off-season.
The idea for the composition was born during a walk through spring Kyiv. The blooming sakura near the Opera House, whose petals fell onto the still snow-white sidewalk, inspired Dmytro Slesarev to create a fragrance that combines contrasts of warmth and coolness. The idea was embodied by the Italian “nose”, perfumer Maurizio Cerizza.
Mych objects that foster a love for roots and heritage
Mych creates objects from ceramics, blown glass, metal and felted wool. It uses ancient artisanal techniques such as milking, where pottery is dipped in milk and fired again, giving it a matte surface with a warm brown hue.
“I wanted to help people decorate their home or space as if it were done by a professional, avoiding visual noise with the necessary amount of artistic and utilitarian objects,” says its founder, 36-year-old Iryna Mych. In January, the Uzhhorod brand, founded in 2023, presented the Neverempty collection at the Maison&Objet exhibition in Paris – vases that turn into sculptures thanks to a removable glass top.
Boxes from Mych art objects are easy to upcycle: you can store hats, for example.
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Reboot at HAY boutique hotel & spa by Edem Family
The swimming pool on the roof of the Bukovel Hay Hotel (translated from English as “hay”) was designed by the architects of the Kyiv design bureau YOD Group so that it starts indoors and goes outside, opening up a view of the mountains. It is nice to take a breather here in the signature hay bath. After that, I recommend a massage and deep relaxation on a floating couch, which gives the body a feeling of weightlessness.
Re[Sens] Endorphin Booster
The fluid from the Ukrainian brand Re[Sens] with the eloquent name Endorphin Glow & Mood Booster is created according to the principles of neurocosmetics. It contains skin-related endorphin peptides that interact with vitamin D receptors and are able to soothe it, reduce redness and sensitivity. The composition is enriched with copaiba, passion fruit and moringa oils, rosemary extract and ceramides.
New Gasanova Beauty products
This year, the Gasanova Beauty line is supplemented with lip gloss, hand cream, body lotion and shower gel. The brand's niche perfume collection is also being updated. The new fragrances are named after the birth dates of Elvira Gasanova's children – Aileen and David. 16.11 – warm and deep, with expressive notes of sandalwood, musk and vanilla. 30.09 – light and bright, with floral and woody accords and soft citrus freshness.
Natureal hair oil
Holy Oil silk oil from the Ukrainian brand Natureal with the aroma of juicy cherries and a subtle note of almond kernels is a product that solves several problems at once:
Before washing, it works as an intensive nourishing mask, after washing, it promotes easy combing and softness, after styling, it helps tame frizz and give hair a mirror shine. In addition, it can serve as a booster for hair products: just add a few drops to the mask to enhance the effect.
Instead of silicones, the brand uses plant emollients that create the effect of a dry oil. The product is instantly absorbed, leaving no greasiness even on fine hair. Phytosterols in the composition restore elasticity and reduce brittleness, while argan, jojoba, and Abyssinian mustard oils smooth the cuticle and “seal” moisture.
Núkot x Aromateque lipstick case
Wearable Beauty — a major trend where beauty products are transformed into accessories — continues to grow. Ukrainian leather accessories brand Núkot has collaborated with Sensai and the Aromateque chain. The result is a tribute to 90s icon Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy — a limited edition lipstick accessory.
The Lipstick Case in the deep Rouge shade is designed specifically for the perfect red lipstick – for example, Ruby Red from the Lasting Plump Lipstick line by Sensai.
Lip Balm Shi , Mediskin
The chain of aesthetic medicine clinics Mediskin has launched its own line of beauty products, and the first one is the Shi lip balm in an elegant packaging. It contains shea butter, olive oil, soothing centella asiatica extract, and antioxidant vitamin E. The gloss conveniently attaches to the iPhone via a magnetic holder with MagSafe support, so it can always be at hand – our answer to Rhode cases.
Pinky Boo x Your Candy
Ukrainian online beauty retailer Pinky Boo and the brand of key chains and bag charms Your Candy have collaborated on a limited edition cosmetic bag in a carefree lilac color. Inside are iconic products: Lunesi hair shine oil, Lipss croissant-flavored lip gloss, and Tangle Teezer brush.