THE BEST IN BEAUTY
FROM THOSE WHO KNOW BEST

VIOLET GREY began with our search for the best eyelash curler. To find the answer, we formed a band of inside-Hollywood experts and editors — from makeup artists to movie stars — to test every eyelash curler against our rigorous set of standards (the VIOLET CODE). We tested on film sets, on red carpets, and in the back of Jack Nicholson’s limousine — and once we learned which curler would make our lashes curve and not crimp (Utowa, it’s from Japan), we moved on to mascara, lip stain, dry shampoo, and everything else a girl needs in her cosmetic wardrobe. On any given day, we are discovering, testing, and approving best-in-class beauty. The result is a discerning curation of products, tips, and inspiration deemed essential — the Industry’s Beauty Edit.

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Christophe
robin

regenerating mask

An homage to the rich mask that smooths and strengthens strands.

Written By Jayme Cyk

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DISCOVERED

Hair colorist Christophe Robin is almost as passionate about tending to his garden as he is about the caring for the tresses of loyal clients like Catherine Deneuve. These two loves come together in his plant-infused haircare line, which stars ingredients like rose extracts and jujube bark that he discovers around the world and among his own plantings. While on holiday in Morocco, for example, Robin was enchanted by the reparative properties of prickly pear seed oil, an essence that has been used in the Middle East since ancient times. Thus inspired, he launched his creamy antioxidant- and Vitamin E–rich Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil in 2012. The formula reinvigorates and preserves the pigments of natural and dyed strands while protecting from breakage and split ends. The result? A shiny, healthy, and smooth mane.

TESTED

ON SET: The perfect quick fix when you’re about to shoot a shampoo commercial and your hair is frightfully damaged.

ON THE RED CARPET: Delivers sleek, shiny locks before a big screen premiere.

ON THE VANITY: A luxurious treatment for reviving parched strands and illuminating color.

APPROVED

“I have tried a lot of masks over the years, and this one surpasses most. It left my fine hair hydrated and silky, and didn’t weigh it down, which is a miracle. I’m a fan!”—Adir Abergel, hairstylist

FILED

April 20, 2016

approved
by the
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The VIOLET CODE is a process and set of standards by which VIOLET GREY’s committee of beauty industry experts and influencers separate hero products from the tens of thousands of options available to you on the market. The result is a curation that is truly the best in beauty from those who know best.

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Christophe Robin

Regenerating Mask With Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil

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