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.

TOP FLIGHT:

cosmetic
doctors

IN EUROPE

The Violet Files shares a short list of international cosmetic physicians worth traveling for.

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Here, our nominations for the best international cosmetic doctors in the industry. Check back in the coming weeks for more insider names to know and places to go.

BARBARA STURM, MD

Düsseldorf, Germany

Sturm is the destination doctor for youthful visages without surgical intervention. She’s known for the autologous blood approach, during which she draws a modest amount of a patient’s blood and conditions the plasma to promote natural healing—then formulates it into a truly custom face cream.

dr-barbara-sturm.com

JEAN-LOUIS SEBAGH, MD

London and Paris

Super-effective nonsurgical cosmetic procedures—like the She Ultralift, a face, neck, and body treatment that uses ultrasound (there’s not a scalpel in sight) to lift and tone loose skin without downtime—are Dr. Sebagh’s claim to fame.

drsebagh.com

MAURICE DRAY, MD

London, UK / Paris, France

Patients come from far and wide for Mesolift, a treatment the gerontologist created to slow down the aging process with injections of revitalizing active substances.
drdray.co.uk

NIGMA TALIB, ND

London, UK

This naturopath is renowned for providing comprehensive wellness regimes—from laboratory testing and dietary supplements to holistic beauty treatments—that enhance both skin and overall health.
healthydoc.com

TAPAN PATEL, MD

London, UK

Patel is an expert in skincare for patients of color, as well as injectables, laser, and scar treatments. His clinic is also a one-stop shop for everything from breast augmentation to face-lifts to liposuction.

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TIMM GOLUEKE, MD

Munich, Germany

Highly specialized in laser treatments, dermatologist Dr. Golueke launched Royal Fern last year to rave reviews. As the label suggests, the line is infused with extracts from its namesake plant, which is known for repairing and preventing inflammation and hyperpigmentation.

drgolueke.de

YANNIS ALEXANDRIDES, MD

London, UK

A specialist in cosmetic surgery with an emphasis on facial reconstruction, Alexandrides launched the luxury skincare brand 111Skin—which he developed in collaboration with NASA scientists—two years ago.
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