Dricus Du Plessis: The Confidence Behind Curve Fragrances

Curve Fragrances, proudly marketed by Elizabeth Arden, is excited to announce its partnership with UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis for its fragrance portfolio in South Africa. As the first South African to win a UFC Middleweight championship title, Dricus embodies Curve’s bold and confident spirit, living life on his own terms and pushing beyond boundaries.


“At Curve Fragrances, we believe that confidence isn’t something you’re given—it’s something you create. It’s about moving forward, evolving, and owning your space in the world. Dricus Du Plessis embodies this spirit perfectly. His journey—from rising through the ranks to becoming South Africa’s first UFC Middleweight Champion—reflects sheer determination, discipline, and an unbreakable mindset. He is the definition of what it means to be #ConfidentWithCurve. Life is full of curveballs, and how you handle them truly defines you.”— Maggie Wang, Head of Marketing, Elizabeth Arden & CDH Fragrances.

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Heritage Meets Innovation: The Eight Hour® HydraPlay™ Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer

As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month this September, Elizabeth Arden proudly reflects on its legacy of beauty and innovation, launching the newest addition to the iconic Eight Hour® range—the Eight Hour® HydraPlay™ Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturizer.
 
A Timeless Legacy of Skincare Innovation
 
First introduced in 1930 by Elizabeth Arden herself, the original Eight Hour® Cream has become a global skincare icon. Created as a multipurpose balm, the apricot-coloured cream was designed to soothe and protect the skin, embodying the founder’s visionary approach to beauty. Its revolutionary formula quickly became a favourite among women worldwide, healing everything from dry skin to grazed knees. Ms Arden, a trailblazer in her time, even used it on her thoroughbred horses to soothe their legs—proving the product’s unmatched versatility and effectiveness.

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