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galet fondant

English translation: Melting tablet


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07:24 Apr 22, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty
French term or phrase: galet fondant
In a beauty products brochure in the "anti-age" section : "Galet fondant associé à un sève repulpante ..." In this expensive brochure it's clearly not just a common old bar (pebble) of soap - would "emulsion" be a possibility? Or is it a mask or a scrub? Has anyone come across this, please?
Sheena Currie
France
Local time: 02:33
English translation:Melting tablet
Explanation:
In the "Liss'age" product description
french: "Galet fondant" (1st link)
english: "Melting tablet" (2nd link)

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Note added at 13 mins (2011-04-22 07:38:47 GMT)
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http://www.yesstyle.com/en/decleor-liss-age-excellence-globa...
This is the product you're talking about, you can see "galet fondant" on the box in the picture
=>even more specific translation: "Freeze Dried Emulsion Melting Tablet"
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Victor_T
Local time: 02:33
Grading comment
For the particular product in my translation, indeed, this is the best answer - again, thank you, Victor.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4rich/fondant-textured face cream with (roller-ball) applicator)gallagy2
4Melting tablet
Victor_T
4capsule / melting capsule / dissolving capsule
LaraBarnett
3melting pebble
silvester55


  

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Melting tablet


Explanation:
In the "Liss'age" product description
french: "Galet fondant" (1st link)
english: "Melting tablet" (2nd link)

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Note added at 13 mins (2011-04-22 07:38:47 GMT)
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http://www.yesstyle.com/en/decleor-liss-age-excellence-globa...
This is the product you're talking about, you can see "galet fondant" on the box in the picture
=>even more specific translation: "Freeze Dried Emulsion Melting Tablet"


    Reference: http://www.spa-lessentiel.fr/soin-visage.php
    Reference: http://www.skin-beauty.com/decleor-patch-melting-tablet.html
Victor_T
Local time: 02:33
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
For the particular product in my translation, indeed, this is the best answer - again, thank you, Victor.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Victor, what a star you are! I've been searching for this for hours. Thanks very much indeed.

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melting pebble


Explanation:
has Yohji bath pebbles and foaming gel. The pebbles will run you about $18.00 and the gel costs $39.00. What a luxurious bath you can have.

L`Occitane - Rose Bath Pebble (Pack of 12)


silvester55
Local time: 03:33
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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rich/fondant-textured face cream with (roller-ball) applicator)


Explanation:
basically the fondant part is that it has the texture of fondant cake icing and there is a tining called a "fondant roller"for applying the ice or putting swirls in it.

So here I think "roller-ball applicator" might be better or just "applicator", the idea being to help massage in the cream

Learn about using a face roller to enhance the performance your skin care products. ... Anti Wrinkle Cream – Facial Treatment. Q. What is a Face Roller? ...
www.skinrollerguide.com/anti-aging/anti.../anti-wrinkle-tre... - Cached

Find the Best Prices for ROLL A LOTION ROLLER MASSAGER and Compare Prices for ROLL A LOTION ROLLER MASSAGER from top rated stores that offer the best prices ...
www.priceleap.com/.../ROLL_A_LOTION_ROLLER__MASSAGER_APPLIC... - Cached - Similar

Detox Eye Roller treats undereye puffiness and dark circles. Reduces the appearance of fine ... 5-In-1 Face Cream. 1.7 fl oz - $38.00. Qty: Add to Cart ...
www.firstaidbeauty.com/categories/shop-by.../detoxeyeroller... - Cached

Facial Cleansers · Facial Moisturizers · Mascara · Wrinkle Cream .... the best part of this eye cream is the metal-roller ball applicator that glides along ...
www.consumersearch.com/eye-cream - Cached - Similar

Compare Fondant Roller StrawberryNET.com Prices and Read Product Reviews on Fondant Roller ... To use: Apply to face & neck after cleansing & before moisturizer . Add to list ... A velvety, fondant-textured cream. ...
au.shopping.com/fondant-roller+strawberrynet-au/products - Cached





gallagy2
Ireland
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capsule / melting capsule / dissolving capsule


Explanation:
I have seen lots of capsule type products on beauty counters over the last few years.

I like the idea of melting and think it works in English. However, for an alternative, "capsule that dissolves into your skin" may also work if you could incorporate it neatly into your context.

Example sentence(s):
  • "ELEMIS CELLULAR RECOVER SKIN BLISS CAPSULES...Once you break the top from the capsules and melt them within you hands the wonderful aromas envelop you - enjoy for a minute before you apply to the face and neck (avoiding the eye area)."
  • "Little green tea capsules within the gel dissolve when you rub it over skin to improve blood circulation and refine enlarged pores."

    Reference: http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/Elemis_Cellular_Recovery_Skin_...
    Reference: http://www.divaasia.com/article/11240
LaraBarnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:33
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