Eat it up: Skincare that's good enough to eat

Welcome to a banquet fit for a queen. On offer are the most nourishing, replenishing and delectable products procurable. Be our guest, but please, do not eat a single thing. These dishes are concocted not from edible items, but from the most sumptuous skin ingredients in all the land.

Here's what's on the menu:

Kick off the evening by popping a bottle, but beware, this ambrosia isn't squeezed from French grapes, but rather a distilled blend of marine-rich ingredients that will refresh and tone the skin after cleansing. La Mer’s The Tonic as champagne.

At a banquet, it is most polite to wait for the host to take the first bite, however, in this case we strongly suggest avoiding consumption altogether. Here, dear guest, do resist enjoying this decadent caviar, delicately placed atop the richest of moisturisers. La Mer’s Crème de la Mer as sour cream.

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Raise your glass, my esteemed companion. This enchanting libation will wash away the remnants of the evening. Lancôme’s Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover as the cocktails.

Now, the maison’s famous Oyster Rockefellers, each with their own special flourish. From Hungarian moor mud, to maintain that youthful glow, to plankton extract, to firm and lift, and even hazelnut peptides, to plump and firm – what more could you want from such a delight? Omorovicza's Ultramoor Mud Mask, Rejuvenating Night Cream, and Illumineye C as the Oyster Rockefeller's filling.

No night is complete without a proper sweet treat; and in this house dessert might just be the main course. This creamy garnish will stop time; a fountain of eternal youth. La Mer's Genaissance de La Mer The Serum Essence as garnish.

Now for a shot to liven things up and to awaken the senses. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence as vodka.

What is a fine feast without caviar? Our iteration is gold and encapsulates the riches of the ocean and a plethora of nutrients that will have your skin yearning for more. La Prairie Skin Caviar as caviar.

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Here, our chefs make art in a platter with ingredients from around the world; minerals from the Nordic volcanos, fruits – including moringa, watermelon and luffa– from the depths of tropical rainforests, and even a miracle broth your skin will slurp up. Bioeffect's Volcanic Exfoliator as garnish; Omorovicza's Gentle Buffing Gelée as lemon curd; Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask as lychee gel; La Mer's Crème de la Mer as whipped cream.

We do hope you’ve enjoyed the evening. Be patient, as some ingredients require a moment to take effect, but we can certainly see a natural glow forming. La Mer The Body Crème as buttercream filler.