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emblématiques

English translation: legendary


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French term or phrase:emblématiques
English translation:legendary
Entered by: Stephanie Ezrol
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18:56 Jan 25, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty / Organic cosmetics and body,skin, hair care
French term or phrase: emblématiques
XXX a choisi des actifs naturels aux propriétés emblématiques pour sublimer la peau et les cheveux.

key properties?

any other ideas?

This is from a three page sheet about organic beauty products and their ingredients
Stephanie Ezrol
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legendary
Explanation:
..with legendary properties
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Gail Bond
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thanks, this works perfectly
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3 +3renowned for
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4key properties (with the characteristics of/reputed to)gallagy2
4legendary
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legendary


Explanation:
..with legendary properties

Example sentence(s):
  • The legendary properties of Eight Hour are now available in a...
  • It is suited for a variety of skin care applications: lotions, soaps, skin creams and lip balms to enhance moisturization with the legendary properties of ...

    Reference: http://www.chapelfield.co.uk/archive_news(Elizabeth_Arden_Ei...
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thanks, this works perfectly
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renowned for


Explanation:
These properties are emblematic for their effect on skin and hair - in other words, the effect they have on hair is well known, or renowned.

I would perhaps turn this around a little and say "whose properties are renowned for making skin and hair look more beautiful" - as a rough translation.

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agree  ormiston: I think this might work better here
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agree  mimi 254
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agree  Gilla Evans
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key properties (with the characteristics of/reputed to)


Explanation:
I like your own idea of key properties and there are nearly 48 million ghits for "key propertiesbeauty products" e.g.

30 Nov 2009 ... That is why vitamin E is the key to natural skin beauty. Its antioxidant properties alone protect your skin from damaging free radicals from ...
www.methodsofhealing.com/vitamin-e-–-the-key-to-natural-skin-beauty/ - Cached - Similar

Key Properties. In skincare products lemon is an excellent astringent and toner. Useful for oily skins prone to acne, it's reputed to also deter brittle ...
www.weleda.co.uk/page/citrus/ - Cached

A unique energy booster and beauty ingredient. Learn great honey recipes like ... is used as an important ingredient in many anti aging skin care products? ... Three key honey properties - antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hygroscopic ...
www.benefits-of-honey.com/ - Cached - Similar

29 Jun 2010 ... Lavender – Beauty Flowers For Beautiful Skin ... Stimulant It Is One Of The Key Properties Known As Carminative Which Impacts The Digestive ...
herbs-medicinal.com/tag/herbs-used-as-beauty-product - Cached


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Sulfur is a naturally occurring element used in beauty products. ... Sulfur has been a key acne fighter for centuries. It has antibacterial properties, which can help to reduce the amount of blemishes by reducin the bacteria that causes ...

www.ehow.com › ... › Beauty Makeovers › Beauty Products - Cached - Similar


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The results are progressive, the longer you stay on the products the ... Key ingredients and their properties. Fresh Royal Jelly - rich in amino acids, ...
www.melville-clinic.co.uk/proto-col.php - Cached - Similar


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