An innovative gel foundation that reveals a complexion glowing with freshness and radiance. We love the dewy finish and fresh aqua-gel texture. 
 
Available in 18 shades
 
HKD 550
Available at Chanel Beaute’s boutiques (Prince’s Building, Times Square, ifc mall, Pacific Place, Hysan Place, Cityplaza, Moko, Ocean Terminal, Festival Walk, Elements, Telford Plaza, Getaway Arcade, New Town Plaza) and online at Chanel’s beauty popup
 
 
 
CHARLOTTE TILBURY – AIRBRUSH BRONZER

A bronzer enriched in hydrating hyaluronic acid so that skin appears softer and smoother and with a light as air texture that blurs the appearance of pores and smooth over the skin to create the appearance of a soft, sun-kissed complexion. 
 
Available in four shades:

Fair, for a soft Mediterranean sun-kiss 

Medium, for a golden goddess 

Tan, for a bronzed beauty  

Deep, for a contour queen  

 
HKD 450
Available online on Charlotte Tilbury’s website and at all Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup counters and standalone Beauty Wonderlands in Hong Kong: Lane Crawford ifc, Lane Crawford Times Square, Lane Crawford Harbour City, New Town Plaza and K11 MUSEA.  
 
 
 
DOLCE & GABBANA BEAUTY – SOLAR GLOW ILLUMINATING POWDER DUO

The perfect ally to highlight the natural glow of the skin, this illuminating duo add a touch of sun to your cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of the nose and Cupid’s bow for a Mediterranean sensual look.
 
Available in four harmonies:

Sweet Pink: a rosy duo for a fresh glow

Peach blossom: a coral duo for a fresh summery glow

Golden Sand: a gold duo for a warm glow

Bronze Feeling: a bronze duo for the ultimate Mediterranean warm look 

 
HKD 530
Available at Dolce & Gabbana Beauty’s ifc mall shop 
 
 
 
HOURGLASS – AMBIENT LIGHTING BRONZER

This sheer, airy powder fuses illuminating effects with bronze pigments to add depth and dimension to your skin tone for a healthy, natural, sun-kissed glow.
 
Available in four shades:

Luminous Bronze Light

Diffused Bronze Light

Radiant Bronze Light

Nude Bronze Light 

 
HKD 460
Available at Lane Crawford (ifc mall, Times Square, Canton Road)
 
 
 
SEPHORA – SHIMMERING BRONZING POWDER

A bronzing powder that builds a natural layer of golden tan upon your skin complete with a subtle, flattering shimmer.
 
Available in three shades:

 
HKD 140
Available at Sephora Hong Kong, both online and in stores






 
 

 

You know me, I do love a bit of self-pampering. And lately, between working from home, social distancing and being on maternity leave, I have been spending more time than ever at home and therefore giving myself, my skin and my body, some self-love and doing things I usually never really have time to do. Think masking. I love it. I love when my skin looks all plump and fresh but, on a normal day, masking is just not on my priority list of things to do. Which is a shame! So, when RARE SkinFuel sent me both their Detoxifying Australian Clay Mask and their Restoring Australian Clay Mask, I knew it was time to book myself an hour or two and turn my bathroom into a spa.
 
Founded in Hong Kong, RARE SkinFuel offers natural, handmade skincare products using natural ingredients grown in Australia. The mission of the brand is to “reveal, not conceal” and help you love your natural skin without having to hide it behind heavy makeup. Exactly my philosophy when it comes to beauty products. I love nothing more than a natural glow. 
 
So, back to those two clay masks. First, I have to say, I love the packaging. It’s sleek and quite chic and you do know I love a beautiful packaging on my top shelf. I also love that each mask comes as a “kit”: one pouch of Australian Clay Powder (pink clay for the restoring mask, green clay for the detoxifying one) and one pouch of Mask Activator which you have to mix together squeezing the Mask Activator into Clay Powder Pouch, store in the fridge and use within 3-4 weeks after opening (because natural ingredients mean no preservatives). I always love playing amateur chemist. 
 
My spa moment starts with the Detoxifying Australian Clay Mask combining three different Australian clay powders to cleanse, refine and exfoliate pores and dead skin cells for clearer and smoother skin. Definitely needed for hot, humid and polluted cities like Hong Kong. I’m no newbie to green clay and have been using it for many years already for my combination skin. I love how fresh this one feels on the skin. Green clay can be slightly irritating but because the mask activator is packed with Aloe Vera leaf juice and coconut water, this one doesn’t leave that itchy, drying sensation on your skin. Once wash off, I can follow with the Restoring Australian Clay Mask also formulated with three different Australian clay powders but aiming this time as reviving the natural glow of the skin. Imagine a boost of natural minerals in one product. Just what the doctor ordered. 
 
I can’t travel to Australia at the moment, but I can tell you I’m working hard on perfecting my healthy natural Australian-inspired glow. 
 
Detoxifying Australian Clay Mask HKD 1,650
Restoring Australian Clay Mask HKD 2,050
Available online
 
 
 
CHARLOTTE TILBURY – AIRBRUSH BRONZER

Summer is just around the corner, it’s very unlikely I will get my yearly fix of French summer sun (sight) and I’m preparing for an entire summer of heavy rain and humidity but still, I want (and will have) my summer glow and this year, I definitely trust queen of makeup Charlotte Tilbury to bring it to me with her brand new Airbrush Bronzer. This matte bronzer is perfect to create a sun-kissed summer bronze and has a pore-blurring effect and a light-as-air texture. 
 
Available in 4 different shades:
Fair, for a soft Mediterranean sun-kiss
Medium, for a golden goddess
Tan, for a bronzed beauty 
Deep, for a contour queen 
 
Charlotte recommends applying it where the sun naturally tans: cheekbones, jawline, top of shoulders, collarbone and buff into skin and blend for a natural-looking, sun-kissed finish. 
 
HKD 450
Available online and at all Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup counters and standalone Beauty Wonderlands in Hong Kong: Lane Crawford ifc, Lane Crawford Times Square, Lane Crawford Harbour City, New Town Plaza and K11 MUSEA. 
 
 
 
YVES SAINT-LAURENT BEAUTÉ – LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS 

A collection of fragrances celebrating Yves Saint Laurent’s most iconic fashion pieces and showcasing an unexpected match of contrasting ingredients - Tuxedo (patchouli and spices) / Trench (iris and citrus) / Saharienne (neroli and white musk) / Caftan (incense and benzoin) / Caban (tonka bean and pepper) / Grain de Poudre (violet and sage) / Blouse (Damask Rose) - Le Vestiaire Des Parfums welcomes two new additions :
Capeline, a sensual lily and vanilla accord inspired by the couturier’s graceful broad-brimmed hats
Jumpsuit, a zesty magnolia that springs from the jaunty grace of a piece that Yves Saint Laurent took from utilitarian to iconic 
 
 
HKD 1,950 / perfume 
HKD 930 for Le Vestiaire des Parfums Discovery Set which includes Tuxedo (7.5ml) / Saharienne (7.5ml) / Blouse (7.5ml) / Grain de Poudre (7.5ml)
Available online