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Each December, surrounded by wonderlands of white paper snowflakes, bright red winterberries, and forests of green conifers reclaiming their ancestral territory from inside the nation’s living rooms and hotel lobbies, children and adults delight to see the true harbinger of the holidays: aluminum metalized polyethylene terephthalate.

The average California surfer, studies show, is about 35 years old, college-educated and making $75,000 a year, enough income to own, on average, four surfboards.

Cybersecurity is one of the Startup Nation’s strongest sectors – by July 2018, there were 166 cybersecurity startups in the country – and one that has seen significant acquisition action. Symantec acquired Fireglass and Skycure, both for around $250 million each; Continental picked up Argus Cybersecurity for $450 million; and Palo Alto Networks paid $130 million for Lightcyber.

These secretions can be unreliable and expensive to obtain, and with more people caring about animal welfare, many perfumiers now use synthetics with a similar sensual, animalistic aroma. Common varieties include civetone, muscone and ambroxide, with synthetic musks estimated to be used in 99 per cent of modern perfumes. Though vegan, the drawback is that the frequently used polycyclic musks (PCMs) are non-biodegradable petrochemicals, with increased use leading to an accumulation in the body and the environment. Possible health concerns upon skin absorption include hormone disruption linked to breast and prostate cancer, thyroid problems and reproductive problems. They can also trigger allergic reactions. It is worth mentioning, though, that many natural ingredients can irritate skin and would be poisonous to eat, too.

There are more than 3,000 registered fragrance components, all of which can be kept secret under International Intellectual Property trade law, according to BeautyCounter, a leader in the safer skincare and clean cosmetics category.

Tamanohada Tai fish Welcome Soap on a rope, crafted in a wooden mold in Japan to symbolize good fortune (also in red). $45. Available at Please Do Not Enter in downtown Los Angeles.

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"I find that the fragrances have lingering sensual qualities and each scent is evocative in its own right without being too commercialised.

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This new vegan range from French perfume house Valeur Absolue is inspired by positive emotions, which lured us in because everyone needs a dose of happiness first thing in the morning. Founded by former Elizabeth Arden perfumier Benedicte Foucart, who wanted to return to perfumery’s 17th-century roots and “bring fine fragrance and wellbeing back together”, each pretty glass bottle is lined with semi-precious crystals you can shake up like a snowglobe. It wasn’t long before we became addicted to Joie-Eclat, the “sparkling champagne” scent, according to the brand. It’s an apt description – tangerine and pink grapefruit top notes bubble up first, followed by wafts of tuberose and herby vertiver, for a cocktail that instantly lifted our spirits on a rainy day and will satisfy fans of citrus, floral and woody fragrances. It also features an extract from the immortelle flower, known for naturally stimulating the production of endorphins. There’s mention of “encapsulated diamond powder”, too, but we weren’t sure what that was supposed to add, other than a further hint of luxury, and could not see it glittering in the solution. The scent is not heavy when on, but hangs around in a natural, subtle way for hours. If you prefer something stronger or want the citrus edge to remain dominant, you’re best off reapplying it every now and then on the move – the spray bottle should fit comfortably in all but the smallest handbags. There are no chemical UV filters in this perfume, so don’t be surprised if the colour changes slightly after exposure to sunlight, and it’s free from PCMs. If you love this scent as much as we do, it’s also available as a candle.