Text, Photos by J. Ecochard
A EUROPEAN COLLECTION-HAILS FROM SCIENCE- CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH… AND NATURE- RARE BOTANICALS, ORGANIC PLANTS
Ochre, 462 Broome Street, NYC
Even a super long work-day at the tradeshows did not stop us from hopping the #6 train to the striking furniture and lightening emporium, Ochre- that was the site of an intimate launch of new skin treatment products- by the exclusive beauty company Patyka.
If anything, one whiff of Patyka’s aromatic, certified organic parfum- Hespéridé (a yummy lime/lavender scent) and a few quick conversations with a gaggle of French guys passionately committed to the brand-like founder Philippe Gounel and right hand man Luc Jugla-perked us right up.
Priced up there with luxe treatment products like La Prairie-and the so many other Doctor helmed treatment collections it makes our heads spin-we are not surprised that Patyka stands out and above others in this select group with its focus on extreme innovation and quality.
Here’s why.
THE NO’s
No silicone (dimethicone, cyclomethicone…)
No petroleum (mineral oils, paraffinum…)
No PEG (PolyEthylene Gycol)
No sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
No parabens (methyl-, propyl…)
No phenoxyethanol
No sub-contractors or intermediaries used.
THE YES’s
Grows and extracts all of its own organic materials
Extensive scientific research and clinical tests to insure products' usability and workability
Products, raw materials and laboratory certified by ECOCERT (an independent board accredited by the EU that puts iffy USDA regs to shame).
First line of certified organic cosmeceuticals, face and body treatments… and parfums
Carefully manufactured under strict oversight in company owned and operated facilities
Beautifully packaged fits right in with glam boudoir aesthetics.
WHAT’S NEW
Patyka’s latest are made from Biokaliftin™- a plant based formulation that’s combined with other top notch ingredients in the five capsule collection:
Crème Visage Réparatrice-Repair Face Cream
Contour Les Yeux Éclat Correcteur-Luminous Eye Contour Biokaliftin-Eye™
Démaquillant Intense-Intensive Cleanser Biokaliftin™
Elixir Nuit Réparateur-Night repar Elixir Biokaliftin™
Masque Gommant Lumière-Face Mask
And as we sampled all the above, we loved the readily absorbed aspects of the creams and the barely there healing chamomile scent.
FACTOIDS
Patyka means "apothecary" in Hungarian, the birth nation of Gounel's grandmother.
RETAIL
Available online at Patyka’s website.
and worldwide-at chic boutiques, spas and beauty hotspots.(USD $42-$158)