It has now been more than 6 months since I went from a very dark blonde to a super super light one. Baby blonde, I call it. Now only trusting Clément at Emmanuel f. for fixing my colour and freshening it up when needed (which is pretty much every 6 to 8 weeks – God, having the perfect blonde is expensive, am telling you). Something I love about this new colour? On top of the fact that it’s beautiful? I get to play a lot with it and also try many different hair products. I’m not the kind of girl to stick to one product, no matter how great it is, I just love trying new stuffs too much. So, when a brand I love just like John Masters Organics launches something new, I have to give it a go. Am already addicted to their Rose & Apricot Hair Milk but must confess I haven’t yet find a shampoo or conditioner which I really love in their range. What about their new Hair Mask launching mid-March? It’s dope!
 
What is it and what does it do? 
An intensive treatment for extremely dry and damaged hair. Dying my hair every two months definitely isn’t great for them (even though I’m dying them with organic colour) and I need to take extra care of them, so this is the kind of product I need in my life. 
The mask combines bacuri butter and mongogo oil for deep conditioning with organic honey and organic hibiscus for deep moisturizing and shine. 
 
Not even officially out yet (it will officially launch on March 14) but already a must have! 
 
HKD 375 
Available starting from March 14 at John Masters Organics stores
 
 
 
THALGO – EXCEPTION MARINE REDENSIFYING CREAM

Am aging. I hate to admit it but I am. Will actually be a year older by the end of this month which is bringing me closer than ever to my thirtieth Birthday (am turning 29 on March 12). Gosh, where are my twenties? 
 
Starting to use anti-aging products was definitely not something I was aiming at. I mean, it’s nothing terrible either especially knowing that I’m such a sucker for new beauty products but I just don’t like the idea of me using anti-aging products. Am too young for that shit! (Well, I wish, but not anymore). 
 
To ease things up, I’ve decided to only use anti-aging ranges from brands I love and Thalgo is one of those. I’ve been using the brand for many years now, absolutely loving its marine active principles boosting the beauty of the skin. 
 
This cream is formulated with Algae, known for its fortifying properties, and aims at firming and tightening the skin to lessen the look of wrinkles and lines. It’s not like I have many lines already, but I can really see that my skin looks smoother and more even, which I love. And the texture of this thing is divine, not to mention the fresh scent, making it a pleasure to use every morning and having me forget that the reason why I’m using it is because I’m aging (and no I don’t have any problem at all with turning 30 next year. BUT CAN WE PLEASE STOP TALKING ABOUT IT? Thanks!). 
 
HKD 1,280
Available at authorized beauty salons and hotel spas and online
 


ROGER & GALLET – NÉROLI FACÉTIE EXTRAIT DE COLOGNE

My addiction to Roger & Gallet is very far from ending!
After falling in love with their Eau Fraîche Feuille de Figuier and its addictive scent of fresh fig last summer  (I was telling you all about it here), I then went through winter wearing the non-less fresh Rose Mignonnerie Extrait de Cologne(a modern fresh rose about to bloom with a flash of mandarin and crispy basil leaves … telling you all about it here). My latest crush? Néroli Facétie, a very summery scent mixing neroli, orange flower absolute, immortelle absolute and essences of ylang ylang. It makes me wanna go on a sunny trip under the tropics! 
 
God, how come all their fragrances are so addictive! 
 
Available at Roger&Gallet store: Facesss L2 OT20, Ocean Terminal TST
 

 

Hydration is a must. And nothing like a fresh natural coconut water to get you through a hot day. 
Plus it’s calories free and the small 330ml format is just perfect to carry-on. And if you are looking for a fruity twist, they got you covered too. I usually always pack the Vita Coco Pineapple. So yummy! 
 
Vita Coco
Available in most supermarkets 
 

PARA’KITO^TM Family Spray 

Mosquitos are basically my summer nightmare. Whenever they are mosquitos around, you can be assured that I’ll get all the bites. So can’t really go out without my spray and loving this one because its natural and dermatologically tested. Because yes I wanna protect myself but don’t really feel like spraying my skin with toxic ingredients. 
 
Also loving the convenient travel-size and the fact that bottle is made of recycle bio-sourced material. 
 
PARA’KITO^TMFamily Spray HKD 165
Available online
 

TRIWA sunglasses

 
Sunglasses are my must. To protect my eyes but also perfect my summer looks. And I love the Swedish designs and Summer shades from TRIWA. 
Just bought myself a pair of Crystal KLARA  and love them! 
 
Available online
 
 
John Masters Organics – Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist 

Nothing like a spray of this mist to freshen-up your face. A must-have with this heat and humidity! Plus loving the fresh smell. 
 
HKD 295
Available in stores and online
 

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Moisturizing Lotion SPF20

Just because you ain’t gonna spend the day laying on the beach doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect your skin. Also because the weather is humid and your skin seems oily doesn’t mean it doesn’t need hydration. I always make sure to apply several times a day a moisturizing cream with sun protection and this one from Caudalie is probably one of my fav: oil-free, tightens the pores and reduces excess sebum. Plus divine scent, like all Caudalie’s product. Must have! 
 
HKD 310/40ml
Available in stores or online

Classic. Nothing new. Coco has been a trend for quite a few years now. But hey, I love it so much needed to include it in that piece.
 
Why is coconut healthy for your tummy (apart from being yummy)?
Coconut is said to help regulate cholesterol and helping slowing sugar release into the bloodstream. Plus, it is also renowned for its hydrating qualities and for helping boost the metabolism and increasing energy.
 
Why is coconut good for your skin?
Thanks to its hydrating qualities! 
 
My fav coco beauty product?

Wake Up & Smile Body Butter by Coconut Matter : a blend of mango butter and coconut oil.
Loving this rich body butter because it leaves my skin super smooth. The texture is creamy, like real butter. And the smell is just heavenly (a blend of May Chang, Peppermint and Lavender pure essential oils)
 
Available online
HKD 180
 

 
AVOCADO
 

Ok, avocado is something like my fav ingredient on earth (I mean after caviar but I can’t unfortunately treat myself to caviar every day while avocado is more in my budget).
 
Why is avocado healthy for your tummy (apart from being yummy)?
Avocado is a naturally nutrient-dense food and contain 20 vitamins and minerals. It’s full of good fat which will keep you satiated.
 
 
Why is avocado good for your skin?
Thanks to all the nutrients it contains: chlorophyll which has anti-inflammatory qualities, water for hydration, Vitamin E which helps prevent wrinkles, healthy fats for hydration again ….
 
My fav avocado beauty product? 

Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream by Antipodes . I just love it! The smell is addictive and I love nothing more than waking-up in the morning w/ a moisturized healthy skin. Try it you’ll love it. On my side, I definitely get why it has received many awards such as Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Award.
 
Available in Watsons Stores around town
HKD 369
 


GRAPESEED
 

Now I am speaking something quite different. Well, of course I’m not expecting you to eat grapeseed but have you ever tried grapeseed oil?
 
Why is grapeseed healthy for your tummy?
Grapeseed extract is told to lower blood cholesterol and help with poor blood circulation. If you are just like me and suffer from bad blood circulation when flying try starting a grape seed extract treatment few days before traveling … been working great for me.
 
Why is grapeseed good for your skin?
It has antioxidants benefits and help protect your skin from premature aging and from damages caused within the cells.
 
My fav grapeseed beauty product?

Grapeseed Butter Cleanser d'Antipodes . First of all because the butter texture is just perfect and creates a nice routine since you have to massage your skin to use this product. Then because it’s so efficient and clean deeply but without leaving your skin dry. And again, it’s an award winner!
 
Available in Watsons Stores around town 
HKD 279
 


KIWI

Why is kiwi healthy for your tummy (apart from being yummy)?
Because it is just packed w/ nutrients! Vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E and potassium. Definitely gives you that healthy kick. Plus kiwi also contains antioxidants and is a source of fiber. Small but powerful.
 
Why is kiwi good for your skin?
Kiwi is one of the most vitamin C packed fruits that you can find and vitamin C is known to help keep your skin young and glowy by fighting against the free radicals.
 
My fav kiwi beauty product?

Another award winner (told you superfood is the best also when it comes to your beauty products): Antipodes ’ Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream. The eye zone is a super delicate one where the skin is super fine so you definitely wanna use a product packed w/ super nutrients to take care of that very specific zone and this one got everything you need including the seeds of New Zealand kiwis packed with vitamin to protect the skin and prevent any damage. I love the super light and easy to apply texture.
 
Available in Watsons Stores around town
HKD 369
 


POMEGRANATE
 

Why is pomegranate healthy for your tummy (apart from being yummy)?
It contains more antioxidants than pretty much any other fruit on the market.
 
Why is pomegranate good for your skin?
Again thanks to the antioxidants as it helps prevents damages and acne but also treat sun damages.
 
My fav pomegranate beauty product?

John Masters Organics ’ Pomegranate Nourishing Oil. A super fluid texture that penetrates immediately and that is just perfect for a little facial massage. Plus, the smell is divine! Love it mixed w/ my day cream as it leaves my skin perfectly hydrated but not greasy.
 
Available online and in John Masters Organics stores
HKD 495