There’s something magical about the moment after a rainstorm when the world feels greener, smells fresher, the air is crisp, and everything appears brighter. Now imagine capturing that exact feeling in a bottle. The Hermès ‘H24 Herbes Vives‘ does exactly that. With Christine Nagel, the creative force behind Hermès Parfums, at the helm, this fragrance is a bold reimagining of masculinity and a love letter to nature thriving in an urban world

he Hermès ‘H24 Herbes Vives’ embodies the harmony between the natural and the man-made. It is fluid, textured, and unapologetically fresh, embodying the contemporary man it’s designed for.

Nagel describes her inspiration as “the happy smell of nature after the rain.” She zoomed in on that fleeting, magical moment when rain transforms everything. The world is not just fresh; it’s alive. Imagine your surroundings after a downpour. Suddenly, the greens become greener, scents intensify, and the world feels recharged. 

That’s the feeling the Hermès ‘H24 Herbes Vives’ captures with a revitalizing blend of savory herbs like sorrel, hemp, and parsley. There’s a bright, juicy hit of pear granita in there, too, but the real star is Physcool, a clever little molecule that leaves a cool, minty sensation on your skin mimicking a crisp breeze after a storm. 

The ‘H24 Herbes Vives’ bottle, designed by Philippe Mouquet, mirrors the fragrance’s theme of nature meeting modernity. Its sleek, aerodynamic silhouette is crafted from green-tinted glass that catches the light like foliage after a rainstorm. The refillable bottle is designed with sustainability in mind. Even the packaging nods to the scent’s inspiration, with a green-grey box reminiscent of wet asphalt touched by greenery. It’s a design that feels fresh, clean, and perfectly in tune with the scent it houses.

1. SHARPEN & BRIGHTEN FEATURES
If you have ever wondered how to apply concealer under eyes, apply a small amount in an outwards sweeping motion and blend with a brush or your ring finger to lift dark circles and brighten the wider eye area. To sharpen features, use Touche Eclat Illuminating pen on high points of the face including nose, cheekbones & brow bone and blend for a lifted, brighter complexion.


2. DEFINE YOUR BROWS
Concealer is your brows best friend, concealer can be used as a finishing touch when adding definition to brows. Using a concealer that matches your foundation, you can sharpen the edges of your brows, and if you want them to really stand out, use a lighter shade of concealer around the brows to highlight them.


3. INSTANT EYELINER ERASER
If you’re going for a winged eyeliner look, but you’re worried about precision – don’t be. Here, Alex demonstrates how to use concealer as a great way to fix any eyeliner mistakes. Use Touche Eclat Illuminating pen to tidy up your liner without having to wipe off mistakes and start over.


4. INVISIBLE LIP LINER
Touche Eclat Illuminating Pen can be used to trace around the lip to help define and enhance the sharpness of the lips. Lipstick is the perfect finishing touch to any makeup look but creating a precise finish can be hard, especially if you’re using a bold lip shade. Use your concealer to tidy any lipstick mistakes or accentuate your lip line. Apply to the cupids bow and around the edges of your lips where lipstick can sometimes feather. Thanks to the illuminating formula this concealer will also brighten the lip area, creating the appearance of fuller lips.


5. Use it as eye primer
You can use concealer as a primer before applying eyeshadow. Dabbing a bit of concealer along your upper eyelid will give you a good base for eyeshadow that’s less likely to fade. 


6. Use it to contour or as a bronzer
Use a darker concealer as an alternative to cream contour. Go for a cool-toned concealer that’s a couple of shades darker than your skin tone, or use a warmer toned concealer if you want to use it as a bronzer. 
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7. Mix it
Concealer is versatile, and works great mixed with other products. If you’re low on foundation, create a mixture with a small bit of foundation and a light concealer. Combine concealer and highlighter to hide any puffiness in your face, and you can also mix concealer with a moisturiser to add a bit of tint to a natural, radiant look.