Mist Opportunities: Our favourite face and body mists for summer

Hong Kong summer’s are notorious for their heat, which can leave even those with the of best beauty routines feeling like their efforts have been waisted. Thankfully, we’ve got the inside scoop on what facial mists will keep you from succumbing to the melting and sweaty face look, and instead, keep your skin hydrated and cool.

Fresh from Jurlique are three new facial hydrating mists – Rosewater, Lavender and Sweet Violet & Grapefruit. Infused with botanical extracts, each refreshing mist ensures your skin remains fully hydrated and wholly replenished. www.jurlique.com/hk

Taking more of a gel-led approach is su:m37° with its Water-full Water Gel Mist. Fermented with bamboo sap and fruit extract, the gel mist is the go-to step before make-up application for sufficient moisture repair. www.sum37.com.hk

Not to be outdone, Givenchy’s latest offering – L’Intemporel Blossom Beautifying Cream-in-Mist – is a fast-acting anti-fatigue skincare product for the whole body. Just about perfect for women with busy lifestyles, it restores the skin’s energy with its active, natural angelica, pink peppercorn and vitamin C extracts. www.lanecrawford.com.hk

Chic Cheeks: Why cleansing is a must to maintain an ace face

Cleansing, as pretty much everybody knows, is the most effective way to protect your skin from the daily drubbing it takes from pollution, air conditioning and unhygienic other-halves. Cleansing, however, actually does way more than that, not only removing dead cells and dirt, but also creating a strong foundation for long-term skin health.

Accordingly, then, no beauty ritual can begin until the cleansing process is complete. No matter what type of skin you have, it is best to cleanse twice daily – once in the morning and once at night. Those with dry skin, though, should opt for a super-hydrated cleansing routine, perhaps using the Dior Prestige cleansing set, comprising Le Baume Démaquillant , Le Sucre De Gommage and La Mousse Micellaire.

A safe bet for all skin types, however, is Caudalie’s hero product – Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser, a soap-free foam that respects the skin’s natural pH balance. For a silky, smooth feel, it is best mixed with Caudalie Cleansing Oil, which is 100% formulated with natural ingredients, like grape seed, almond and castor oil.

Turning now to Fresh, its ever-popular Soy Face Cleanser has been given a makeover, though, thankfully, it has retained its effectiveness. While it can clear away even the most stubborn mascara, it does so without stripping the skin of its natural moisture.

Not to be outdone, Elizabeth Arden has expanded its Superstart line, adding a Probiotic Cleanser Whip-to-Clay and Probiotic Boost Skin Renewal Biocellulose Mask. Together, they effectively harness the power of probiotics, restoring the skin’s radiant, healthy appearance.

For those hankering for a little after-wash pampering, look no further than Jurlique’s Nourishing Cleansing Oil or IPSA’s Clearup White Mousse, both of which guarantee a truly translucent finish.

Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

Say yes to brighter, bag-free eyes

The eyes may very well be the windows into the soul, but they are also the first giveaway of stress or fatigue. These two factors take a heavy toll on the body and ultimately cause signs of ageing to appear around the eyes. Anyone who has stayed late at the office all week or juggled too many tasks at once can attest to the fact that dark circles and puffy eyes are a common – but most unwelcome – consequence of a ‘work hard, play hard’ lifestyle.

Giorgio Armani has taken on the challenge of restoring eyes to their original lustre with its new skin care line, the Crema Nera Extrema Eye Duo, which includes both an eye serum and an eye cream. The new formula contains ingredients that are known to aid skin rejuvenation – like magnesium, potassium, sodium, silicon and haloxyl – as well as extracts from a “resurrection plant” that can regenerate with just a single drop of water after a 10-year drought. The serum is said to target wrinkles and restore firmness and density, while the cream can be used to combat puffiness and dark eye circles.

“Dark circles and puffy eyes are consequences of a fast-paced lifestyle”

In addition to Giorgio Armani, several trusted skin care brands like Lancôme and Jurlique have released new anti-ageing products. Lancôme’s Absolue Precious Cells Intense Revitalising Eye Cream contains a skin-hydrating formula that is said to improve skin density while reducing puffiness and erasing signs of fatigue within 28 days. Likewise, Jurlique’s Nutri-Define Eye Contour Balm brings together a diverse range of ingredients – horseradish, rosemary, peppermint, mulberry and glycogen – to firm the eye area.

Aside from serums and creams, the Mē Bright Eye Illuminating Device by Iluminage is a unique way to target those dreaded under-eye circles. It enhances collagen production through a combination of red LED light and radio frequency.
But for those who simply want an easy route to more radiant skin, brands like MTM and Iluminage have released new eye masks. The Custom-Blended Eye Mask by MTM takes on wrinkles and dark circles with its specially-designed collagen pads. Iluminage’s copper-infused Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask can be worn while sleeping to minimise the appearance of wrinkles, and many customers who have reviewed the product claim that it provides the utmost comfort for uninterrupted beauty sleep.

The cutest cosmetics for Christmas

Looking for a gift for that special someone? Then look no further than beauty boxes from brands like Christian Louboutin, Lancome and MAC to name a few.

Natural choice for Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner — yes, we know it‘s only October – it’s about time to start thinking what to get the special woman in your life.

Jurlique, the Australian cosmetics brand, has just released its 2016 holiday/Christmas skin-care collection, Give Nature, Bring Joy.

As the name suggests, the skin-care collection promotes the benefits of nature, which Jurlique believes has the ultimate power to create, nurture and soothe. It isn’t called Mother Nature for nothing.

The collection has something for every skin type with four mini-versions of hand creams, the Petite Hand Care Collection. There are also skin-care gift sets to choose from, along with the return of the Ultimate Face & Body Collection, which has 10 skin-care products.

Is there a better way to show your love than to help someone improve their skin?