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6 Face Masks to Give Your Skin The TLC it Deserves
Working from home has its pros and cons. While you’re stuck in a confined space and surrounded by a hundred different distractions, at least the most practical advantage is that you can now use the time to step up your skincare and beauty game. Take this opportunity to try out the beauty products you’ve been wanting to use, but haven’t gotten around to yet. So yes, apply that face mask and give your skin the love and attention it deserves. And since no one can see you... let your skin soak up all the goodness, while you work. To inspire a little face mask magic, we've gathered only the best to help you hydrate, brighten, tighten, and keep your skin looking flawless. Now all you have to do is to make sure you clear your calendar of all video calls.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
Sure, it's a sleeping mask, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it throughout the day and allow it to soak in like you would if you were asleep. The Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask is mixed with rosewater and rose extract which hydrates, smoothes, and helps strengthen the skin’s barrier. Hyaluronic acid is also added to enhance suppleness with a plumping effect. It also smells like a fresh bouquet too.
HK$450/70ml
Dr. Barbra Sturm Face Mask
Seemingly simple in both packaging and name, the Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Mask is the molecular formula worth investing in. The product gives your skin an instant moisture boost with ingredients such as aloe vera and chamomile extracts to calm the skin. Meanwhile, kaolin clay leaves the complexion supple, while nourishing sweet almond oil and soothing purslane (which has demonstrated powerful anti-inflammatory, anti- bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties) are added to reduce the visible signs of irritation and redness.
HK$965/50ml
Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Mask
Just as it indicates on the packaging, the Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Mask is a Multi-Hyaluronic Treatment, meaning that 1,000 sizes of different hyaluronic acid particles are used to help rejuvenate and replenish lost moisture. This mask is a solid solution for dry, dehydrated skin or uneven skin tones. Use as a mask and apply a thick layer over the face and neck, leave for 15 to 20 minutes, before massaging the skin with warm water and rinsing thoroughly. Alternatively, use as an overnight treatment.HK$760/1 fl. oz
Drunk Elephant F-Balm
Looking for an extra shot of hydration to quench your skin’s thirst? Drunk Elephant’s F-Balm mask plumps and restores your skin with an electrolyte cocktail while strengthening the skin's barrier. It will keep you looking fresh -- almost as if you're on some normal schedule.
HK$410/50ml
111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask
Anyone who has tired eyes (or eyes for that matter) knows that it's one of the first tell tale signs of 1) lack of sleep or 2) age. Enter the 111Skin’s Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask. The mask helps to combat fine lines, wrinkles, and dehydration around the eye area. It’s also packed with vitamins to help brighten darkness around, and a small amount of retinol to help to retexture the skin.
HK$1,150/8 pieces
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask
For dull complexion or dry skin, Charlotte Tilbury’s Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask is here to the rescue. Infused with rich and rehydrating ingredients including shea butter, mango butter, peptides and avocado oil, this formulation is the simple answer to smoother skin in a short turn around time -- just 15 minutes is all it takes. The masks will leave your skin looking dewy and radiant. Plus you’ll have an easier time applying your makeup when the skin is in good condition, too.
HK$680/4 pieces
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The Beauty Products We Loved This Year
We reveal our favourite beauty discoveries of the past year -- find out what our go-to skincare brands are, make-up we never leave home without, where you'll find us when we're in need of a luxurious spa treatment, and what 2020 launches we're excited about.
Favourite Treatment
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Chantecaille's Rose de Mai Signature Facial is a big drink of goodness to quench your skin's thirst. Every visit is an opportunity to catch up on zzzs and I wake up to plumped, glowy skin. Plus, the delicate scent is reason itself to love this treatment.
Favourite Make-up Brand
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Walking into Charlotte Tilbury makes me feel like a kid at a candy shop. The legendary makeup artist is the queen of colour. Her glamorous eyeshadow palettes are highly pigmented and easily blendable and buildable. To top it all, all her products are so beautiful in her signature modern-boudoir packaging.
Make-up item I can't live without...
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Having gone under the knife earlier this year (and by that, I mean microblading), I was ready to shake my brow make-up dependency.But shu uemura hard formula pencil (a combination of powder, wax and semi-solid oil; HK$200) will always have a spot on my top shelf. I still use it when I want extra definition.
Beauty product I'm always hoarding
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Masks. Be they sheet, mud, gel, peel-off or sleep. Following any masking routine, my skin feels fresh and renewed. My top-shelf products I use on rotation include WEI's Lotus Blossom Thirst Relief Sheet Mask (HK$430/6 sheets), Apivita's Prickly Pear Moisturising & Soothing Mask (HK$245) and Fresh's Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask (HK$490).
Favourite beauty hack I learned
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I've started to exfoliate once or twice a week after workouts. Sweat opens your pores so you can get a deeper cleanse and rid all impurities this way. I can control the cleanse with Tatcha's The Rice Polish Calming (HK$600) and add more or less water depending on the exfoliation I need.
Favourite overall beauty discovery
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So much has launched in 2019. But my favourite find has to be the Valmont Teint Majestuex Satin Glow Foundation (HK$1,650). What I love most about it is that it's a hybrid between make-up and skincare offering a glowy satin-like finish without drying out the skin. It also works great with the Poudre de Teint Précieuse compact powder (HK$1,380) when I need to touch up on too much shine.
Brand I'll always be loyal to
When it comes to Canvas, I can find no fault. All its products are at least 90 percent natural and organic, so I can rest easy knowing they won't irritate my very sensitive skin. I'm especially fond of the Rose Otto collection.
Favourite skincare product
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Depending on when you ask me this, my answer will probably change. But I'm currently obsessing over Sunday Riley's Luna Sleeping Night Oil (HK$450). A winning combo of retinol and blue tansy, the oil works through the night to reduce fine lines, the appearance of pores and redness. I also like that the formula is grease-proof and absorbs into your skin (rather than your pillowcase).
Favourite haircare product
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I'll be the first to admit that I'm guilty of negligence when it comes to my hair. I find a good quality hairdryer is more than half the battle. The ghd Air Hairdryer is fast-drying, controls frizz and ives my fine lifeless hair a boost of volume.
Favourite beauty personality I met this year
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Meeting Angela Caglia during her visit for her brand's launch at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong was rather memorable. She's made a name for herself by creating such beautiful, easy-to-use and effective tools. I've been hearing about her for some time now, so finally meeting her face-to-face and trying out her line was a real treat.
Favourite beauty device
Face massages helps to stimulate collagen production, plus it's relaxing when you're just sitting in front of the TV or computer. Frame Cosmetics has a Thermal Vibration Face Massaging Device (HK$4,680), which has a heating and cooling effect on top of a pulsating function that's said to help penetrate serums into deeper layers of the skin. All it takes is about 10 minutes and you've got yourself a mini at-home facial.
Favourite beauty-related social media to follow
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@gelcream posts the most beautiful product shots and honest reviews about new products. The only downside is that it will guarantee Instaenvy. Everything you find here will somehow make its way on to your wish list.
Favourite Fragrance
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I've always been a sucker or oral fragrances and my current favourite is Gucci Bloom Acqua Di Fiori (HK$1,040). The white-floral bouquet scent reminds me of fresh cut flowers without the overpowering sweetness, thanks to its earthy undertones.
Favourite Bodycare Product
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I would recommend the Aesop body range to anyone regardless of their skin type. The cleansers are gentle on the skin thanks to the nourishing botanical ingredients and are suitable year-round. Its Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser (HK$325) and Body Scrub (HK$260) are my top choices -- the fresh pine-needle and sage scent really wakes me up.
The next product I can't wait to get my hands on
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It would be impossible for me to list them all as there are so many products on my wish list! But I will say that I've been eyeing the 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster (HK$895) and any of its masks for some time now. If it's good enough for Margot Robbie, Kim Kardashian and Priyanka Chopra, I can live with it. I've also heard some great things about the Dr Barbara Sturm Calming Serum (HK$1,930) and Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader (HK$2,100) that I wouldn't mind trying out too.
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Beauty Awards 2019: 111SKIN’s Winning Treatment Mask
As much as we love a professional facial, sometimes it’s just easier to slip into our pyjamas and treat ourselves to a pampering in the comfort of our own home. So when we were tasked to evaluate the best products for the ultimate at home spa ritual for this year’s Prestige Beauty and Wellness Awards, we were prepared for a true state of relaxation and beautification. When we came across a product that was equally nourishing as a before bed routine as well as an early morning revitalizer, we knew we found a winner. The clinically-inspired and science-led beauty brand 111SKIN ticked all the boxes when it came to their hydrogel mask, offering the R&R we are always after.
At Home Spa Winner: The Hydrogel Mask
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111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask (HK$250)[/caption]
Forget flimsy sheet masks. The satisfyingly thick 111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask takes at-home -- or midair, if that’s your thing -- pampering to a luxurious new level. Simply peel off the outer layers, apply to the face, and allow the pure-gold and rose damask extracts to sink into the skin while silk amino acids, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica extracts go to work on wrinkles, fine lines and uneven skin tone. After 20 minutes soaking up the serum-like nectar the mask is coated with, we definitely feel a little bit brighter and a whole lot hydrated.
Special Mention: Sub-zero De-puffing Eye Mask
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111SKIN goes beyond just your face. For a more targeted treatment, the Sub-zero De-puffing Eye Mask does just the trick. Inspired by the invigorating effects of the extreme cold, the hydrogel mask tackles the first signs of fatigue that are normally found around the eye area. In just 20 minutes, eyes are de-puffed, undereye bags are reduced, dark circles are erased and even wrinkles are smoothed out thanks to the tightening and contouring qualities of tetrapeptide and marine complex. For an extra cooling effect, store in the refrigerator for even more intensified results.
111SKIN says this bestselling mask is a celebrity and supermodel favourite, and it seems there are selfies to prove it. Ashley Graham posted it on Instagram Victoria’s Secret models used it before their shows and Priyanka Chopra is rumoured to have used it before pal Meghan Markle’s wedding.
For more information, visit joyce.com/beauty.
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Beauty Awards 2019: The Spa Experience in the Comfort of Your Home
While we all love a good facial in the hands of a professional, it’s easier than ever to create a spa experience in the comfort of our own homes. Just choose the right product for your skin type, sit back and let the beautifying begin.
The Exfoliating Cleanser
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Dr. Barbara Strum Enzyme Cleanser (HK$550)[/caption]
There’s no point in applying a mask unless it’s on a clean, prepped surface. Dr Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanseris a fine-grained powderthat transforms into an exfoliating foam, and our choice for home-spa prep. joyce.com/beauty
The Hydrogel Mask
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111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask (HK$250)[/caption]
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The Face Masks
Dry skin? Oily skin? Sensitive, or just plain irritated? Have no fear, there’s a mask for you. And everyone else you ever met, for that matter. These are just a few favourites from the dozens we’ve tried this year.
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Apivita Prickly Pear Face Mask (HK$275)[/caption]
The thick gel texture and "express" packaging make Apivita Prickly Pear Face Mask good for beauty on the go. apivita.com
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A farm favourite along with her cult cleanser, Eve Los Rescue Mask tackles stressed out skin with camphor, almond and honey-infused Kaolin clay. evelom.com.hk
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Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask (HK$400)[/caption]
For a quick fix on our all-too-often clogged pores, we turn to the oxygenating and foaming five-minute Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask. malinandgoetz.com.hk
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Payot Uni Skin Masque Magnétique (HK$415)[/caption]
With its rich texture and unique magnet removal system, Payout Uni Skin Masque Magnétique is fun and effective at the same time. payot.com
The Jade Roller & Guasha
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The Artistry Face Roller and Guasha Scraper Set (HK$289)[/caption]
There are devices and gadgets aplenty these days, but give usThe Artistry Face Roller and Guasha Scrapper Set and we’ll happily massage the day away. theartistry.com.hk
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Beauty Flight Plan: Travel Essentials for Any Destination
Between the dry cabin air, sodium-rich food and questionable hygiene standards, we can all agree that air travel is rough on our skin, our bodies and any attempt at looking or feeling halfway decent.
But with hours to do little else except watch movies and try, in vain, to sleep, flights can be the perfect time to indulge in some spa-style pampering. All of the products you see on these pages are TSA-approved (that’s 100 ml/3.4 ounces or less for liquids, in case you’ve forgotten) and so convenient that you can use them without even leaving your seat.
If you follow any celebrities or supermodels on social media, you’ve probably read about or even seen selfies of them applying a sheet mask right after take-off. 111Skin’s version is a great option when flying, thanks to its gel-like structure and super-fine fibres that help lock moisture into the skin. It’s designed for use before a big event or after a holiday, so be sure to bring one for the departing flight and one for the trip home.
If you’re worried about scaring fellow passengers with a full face mask, you can always opt for Laneige’s new Cica Sleeping Mask. The yeast-enriched formula can help skin withstand external irritation, something that’s practically guaranteed with plane travel.
Finally, when it comes to freshening up mid-flight or before landing, be sure to pack some moisturiser, fragrance, lip balm and hand cream. After all, just because you stepped off a 16-hour flight doesn’t mean you have to look like you did.
111Skin
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Tested in extreme conditions not unlikea commercial airline flight, the Anti Blemish Bio Cellulose Facial Mask soothes, purifies and rebalances the skin.
Le Labo
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With its alcohol-freesafflower-seed-oil base and convenient roller-ball applicator, Le Labo’s liquid balms are our choice forfragrance on the go.
Eve Lom
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Rich enough to withstand arid cabin conditions and infused with botanical extracts, the Moisture Cream is a pleasant treat mid-flight or at your final destination.
Byredo
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Rose of No Man’s Land Hand Cream combines much-needed hydration and a unique rose and pink pepper scent. And it’s only 30 ml.
Fresh
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Who doesn’t want to smell and feel minty fresh after a long flight? The new Sugar Mint Rush Freshening Lip Treatment releases a cooling sensation when lips are pressed together.
Darphin
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The Stimulskin Plus Multi-Corrective Divine Eye Cream comes with two massage tools so you can enjoy your very own facial at 35,000 feet.
Beauty Blender
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The Selfie Shield dry oil primer will ensure you’re, well, selfie-ready while providing SPF 38 protection from any UV rays streaming through the window.
Aesop
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Weary travellers are in for a treat with this set of four hair- and bodycare staples in refreshing botanical scents. Also available are Departure and Jet Set kits.
Laneige
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The K-Beauty brand has added to its popular overnight- treatment line with Cica Sleeping Mask, featuring a forest- derived yeast that’s proven to restore and strengthen the skin barrier.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong Presents: 3 Ways to Tone and Tighten
The Ritz-Carlton Spa’s new non-surgical facial-toning treatments unlocked.
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