By Lily
Benefit, the skin care and make-up brand has launched a new service « Get Glowing! » at its Stanley salon. In 30 minutes they promise to give you glowing skin.
Once at the salon, Esther will guide you into the space, and from there, you get to choose between four tanning solutions: healthy glow, light, medium and dark. At first I choose light but boldly switched to medium instead. In the tanning room, you are given disposable underwear, and all your things are kept in a bag and then you can start. Armed with a jet tanning pistol, Esther sprays the product carefully (using a Brazilian tanning brand, which came straight from New York ladies!). 15 minutes, and you are good to go. The results? A golden tan, and a successfully executed treatment, but you’ve got to wait another 10 minutes for the product to dry out. It is also best to come in clothes that are breathable and don’t stain easily (Note that I didn’t stain my own clothes, but it’s best not to take any risks).
Afterwards? You have to wait another 8 hours before taking a shower. So best to plan in advance, and exfoliate the day before as well. Be sure you dry out thoroughly before you leave the salon, even though it takes a while to do so, it’s still worth it.
The next day, I loved the results and was very satisfied with my beautiful tan. The tanning lotion has a mild but lovely scent and the treatment made me “shine” for 8 whole days. Aren’t you tempted?
As for the rates, the tanning service for your entire body costs HKD400, HKD250 for half and HKD150 for your face and bust only.
Before a night out or maybe when you head back to your hometown, to boost your appearance or simply give yourself a pick me up, I recommend the treatment. Will I be brave enough to try “dark” on my next visit?
Boutique (& Brow Bar)
Shop 201, Stanley Plaza, Stanley
Tel: 3621-0909 / Brow Bar: 3621-0909
https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/
By Delphine
Blistering sun tans, pollution and humidity, and hair which turns into a frizzball? Goodbye carefree days, and hello Hong Kong! A return from your holidays, doesn’t mean you have to forego your sunkissed skin and silky smooth hair.
Our beauty brand of the month: Cattier!
A household name in France and one of our favourite personal care brands to bring back that peachy feel and look to our skin and hair is now available in Hong Kong. Certified organic by Eco cert, free from colouring agents and synthetic fragrances, Cattier has ranges for all skin and hair types and even a special line for babies.
There’s no need to run across town to get that shampoo for him, or that special soap for her, just trust Cattier, the French brand that get’s it all right. No matter if it’s for your body, hands, face, hair, lips or teeth, you can be sure that you’ll be 100% seduced.
Our favourite: the clay line, pure bliss!
More information: http://www.jirehhealthhk.com/main/cattier.html
Email : info@jirehhealthhk.com
Phone : 2838 8902
Available in all “Food for life” stores in Hong Kong:
http://www.foodforlifehk.com/catalog.asp?catid=106804&subcatid=104669