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Frequent washing and sanitising is drying out your hands. The Peak offers up some moisturising solutions for him and for her.

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Frequent washing and sanitising is drying out your hands. The Peak offers up some moisturising solutions for him and for her.

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Whether you're in the office, or out and about, hygiene is probably one of your biggest concerns right now. What with all the doorknobs and lift buttons you are likely to come across during your day. Of course, washing hands properly with soap and water will always be the better option when it comes to keeping germs at bay. But for times when running water is not available, a hand sanitiser (which contains at least 60% alcohol) is needed for on-the-go cleansing and can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Ahead, we've gathered our top five luxury hand sanitisers to keep your hands fresh when you're on the move.

Byredo Suede Rinse-Free Hand Wash

Not only are Byredo's rinse-free hand washes as aesthetically pleasing as their other products, but they're also made with a non-drying, non-sticky, alcohol-based formula that cleanses and hydrates. They all smell incredible too. One of the latest additions to their hand care line features Suede, a fresh, earthy scent with sweet pear nuanced by notes of lily and violet, tempered with soft musks of velvet plum and crisp amber.

30ml/HK$275 | www.byredo.com

Byredo is also available at Lane Crawford online, ifc Mall and Times Square

Aesop Resurrection Rinse-free Hand Wash

When it comes to luxury hand wash and cream, many of us will reach out for Aesop. In fact, you'll likely find it in the washrooms of high-end restaurants here too and the reason is very simple. The Australian brand's scientific and plant-based approach has resulted in skincare products that deliver on quality, but also leaves a fresh and lingering herbaceous scent. The Resurrection Rinse-free Hand Wash is no different and presents a non-drying, alcohol-based formulation with both purifying and hydrating properties to cleanse hands.

50ml/HK$70; 500ml/HK$315 | www.aesop.com

Various locations including: 2 Gough Street, Central; +852 2673 3468

Honest Hand Sanitzer Spray

Founded by actress Jessica Alba, The Honest Company is well known for their home cleaning, baby safe and ethical beauty products. Similarly, this plant-based hand sanitiser spray is both safe and effective -- killing 99.9% of germs and bacteria while being gentle on the skin. The hypoallergenic quick-drying spray has been tested by dermatologists and combines aloe with naturally-derived glycerin to help keep skin moisturised and soft, without any sticky residue. Plus the Grapefruit Grove scent will keep your mitts fresh and zesty.

60ml/HK$37 | www.honest.com
Available on www.evitamins.com/hk

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Hand Sanitiser

The Hydra-hand Sanitiser by organic skincare brand Grown Alchemist is an advanced antiseptic hand sanitiser. It's cleverly formulated with hyaluronan and antioxidants to both cleanse and increase hydration levels instantly, which in turn will also help reduce the chance of premature ageing. Its protective formula has 70% alcohol content extracted from natural cane sugars to help kill bacteria. Meanwhile, other ingredients such as coconut oil, fennel, cold pressed sweet orange oil, sweet almond oil and pot marigold provides all the good stuff that keeps the skin on your hands soothed and clean.

50ml/HK$105 | www.grownalchemist.com

Grown Alchemist is also available at 10/10 Hope in various locations including Admiralty LAB Concept Store B11, Lab Concept, Queensway Plaza; +852 5920-7079

Sabon Hand Santizer

Known for their luxury handmade soaps, you can be sure that Sabon knows all about cleansing. This pocket-sized antibacterial hand gel is infused with their signature Patchouli Lavender Vanilla fragrance too, so you can cleanse anytime, anywhere and smell great long after application. Thanks to its alcohol content, your hands are left disinfected while vitamin E also helps to maintain the skin's natural moisture level.

80ml/HK$85 | www.sabon.com.hk

Various locations including: Shop B211A, B2, Times Square, Causeway Bay; +852 2722 9917

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Have a look at Aesop’s largest showroom in South-east Asia.

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Have a look at Aesop’s largest showroom in South-east Asia.

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We all have that one friend who is constantly jet-setting to distant lands and running out of pages to stamp in their passport. If you're fortunate enough to be shopping for these worldly wanderers, here's our pick of thoughtful gifts that they can take during their next grand adventure.

Images sourced from the respective brands.

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It’s all fun and games when we try out new skincare and beauty products... until something goes wrong. And despite how much you love the way something feels or smells, there is no one-size-fits-all item, formula, or routine, out there. However, it will come as a relief to your sanity, and your skin, that a holy grail does exist for every skin type. No matter how sensitive.

Whether you’ve tried a product that wasn’t quite suited for your skin concerns or you’ve just landed from a long-haul flight, or you’re going through those few days of the month when you’re especially susceptible to shit that goes on – you have your delicate moments.

We’ve handled with extra care when trying out products with the sensitivity claim (so you won’t have to), to come up with a list of eight skin-safe formulas promising zero irritation, breakouts, dryness and inflammation.

1. Aesop: Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator

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The latest addition to the Australian brand’s skincare range is Aesop’s first hydrator specifically designed to soothe, calm and bring comfort to sensitive skin. Thanks to antioxidant actives like ginger root which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent; Bisabolol (an ingredient extracted from chamomile) which promotes the skin’s own healing process; and squalene which helps to condition the skin and replenishes our moisture barrier to make sure all the goodness is locked in. The woody, herbaceous fragrance is the final cherry on top.

How to use: apply morning and evening after cleansing and toning. Gently massage into the face and neck.

2. Derm Institute: Anti-Oxidant Hydration Serum

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Medical skincare experts, Derm Institute introduces its new and improved Anti-oxidant Hydration Serum. The reinvented formula delivers even higher efficacy than proven previously with an infusion of seven powerful natural antioxidants (including Malpighia fruit, white tea, grape seed) to repair and protect, and nano-gold for a surge of intense hydration, the advanced formula nourishes the skin by replacing lost moisture and collagen depletion. Its Super Hydration Complex (hyaluronic acid and ceramide complex) retains 1,000 times its weight in water acting like a moisture magnet so skin is plumped, smoothed and radiant.

How to use: apply after toner and follow with lotion or cream for complete hydration.

* Derm Institute’s new Anti-oxidant Hydration Serum will hit shelves in November, 2019

3. Dr. Barbara Sturm: Anti-Pollotion Drops

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It’s been a while since we’ve been blessed with German skincare scientist Dr. Barbara Sturm’s magic without trekking all the way to her spas in New York and Dusseldorf. While we get familiar with Molecular Cosmetics – her skincare line that has quickly gained a top shelf status, we stumbled upon her Anti-pollution drops. Two to three drops of this serum does the magic – protecting and promoting the skin barrier, combating the oxidation caused by pollutants and harmful UV, and shielding your skin from external stressors. The marine microbe extracts are responsible for neutralising airborne heavy metals while cocoa seed extracts fight against signs of digital ageing caused by blue light from our electronics – and we know all too well that there’s no exception and we’re all guilty of that.

How to use: dispense a full pipette in the palm of your hand and apply to face, eye and neck area using a gentle patting motion after cleansing.

4. First Aid Beauty: Ultra Repair BarriAir Cream

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The best offence is a good defence, and as the brand and product name suggests, this good-for-all hydrating soufflé-textured cream helps to strengthen the skin’s protective outer layer when it has been compromised by harsh products and the environment. The lipids within bio-mimic the natural composition of the skin to help fortify and resume its healthy state. This airy cream is packed with hyaluronic acid to help stimulate and replenish moisture, colloidal oatmeal and antioxidant-rich vitamin E to calm, soothe and condition, and ceramides to strengthen the skin’s barrier.

How to use: apply daily in the AM and PM, and evenly over a clean face or following a serum.

5. Helena Rubinstein: Hero Re-PLASTY Age Recovery Night Cream

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Known as the Black Bandage, Helena Rubinstein’s new evening skincare envelops damaged or concerned skin to help accelerate its recovery. Using medical technology to fuse together hyaluronic acid for hydration and glycyrrhizic acid with anti-inflammatory properties, reducing flaking and restoring suppleness to bring the repairing qualities of a band-aid. The derm-active blend is cold-pressed and Pro-Xylane is added to create that signature velvety yet featherlike bandage texture. The night cream is especially effective when worn overnight as the skin cells are regenerating, so you can wake up with nourished skin.

How to use: apply every evening to perfectly cleansed skin. Apply over the face avoiding the eye contour.

6. Omorovicza: Cashmere Cleanser

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Cleansing is the most crucial part of your routine (and if it’s not, it should be!). But nothing will leave you more paralysed with fear than stripping away all the good along with the bad when it comes to washing your face – and this is especially true for sensitive skin. The search for a powerful yet gentle cleanser probably ends with Omorovicza. Formulated for ultra-sensitive skin, this cleansing milk contains calendula extract with anti-inflammatory properties, apricot kernel oil rich in vitamin A and E to promote collagen production, shea butter to boost lipids. Say goodbye to daily grime and hello to your wonderfully clean and balanced fresh face.

How to use: apply daily to damp skin. Massage well, then rinse thoroughly.

7. RéVive: Masque de Glaise

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You’ll know all too well that clay masks are a no-no for temperamental skin. Though it can be clarifying, it is extremely drying. But before the thought sends you running in the opposite direction, take our word that this one’s a keeper. The delicate formula is said to clear impurities, tighten, lift, and to our surprise, hydrates. After letting it settle and harden on your face, the mask hardens and once washed off, the lines on your face are ironed out and instead of that tight dryness you’d normally feel after a mask, you’re left with radiant and supple skin. At the end of the day, because it is purifying, don’t overdo the frequency of use and follow up with other hydrating products every time to maintain that supple plump.

How to use: Apply once to twice weekly. Put on liberally (at least 1/8 inch layer on cleanser skin) and leave for 15 to 20 minutes until mask hardens. Rinse well. Follow with serum and moisturiser.

8. Tatcha: The Indigo Cream

[caption id="attachment_171541" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Tatcha The Indigo Cream (HK$1,090)[/caption]

There’s obvious credibility when you know something has a history that goes back two centuries. Taking beauty secrets from rediscovered Japanese manuscripts, Tatcha has built a strong cult following for its ancient recipes for the modern world. Designed especially for sensitive skin is the Eastern beauty brand’s Indigo cream, which promises that it’s so gentle that it can offer relief to even conditions like eczema, dermatitis, rosacea and allergies. The velvety texture is luxuriously cushiony, providing instant relief and comfort to the skin. Its natural Japanese Indigo extract calms and soothes irritated skin; Colloidal Oatmeal relieves itching, subdues redness and seals in moisture; while Sophora Japonica (extract from white flowers) pumps the skin with moisture.

How to use: massage a pearl-sized amount gently onto face, neck and décolletage in upwards strokes. Use daily, morning and night.

*Awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance

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The experience, called Episteme, is part art-show, part olfactory playground.

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The experience, called Episteme, is part art-show, part olfactory playground.

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It’s no secret that we (and the rest of the world) look towards the beauty capital that is South Korea for our skin goals. And when the masters of skincare came up with the “glass skin” trend -- an almost translucent complexion and luminous glow that seems to radiate from within -- a few years back, we were hooked. This season, it's returned in a big way. After all, who doesn’t want a gleamingly clear, poreless, dewy complexion?

So for those of you that are ready to get on board, here’s our step-by-step guide to achieving glass skin:

1. Double Cleanse

It all starts with a clean canvas. Beautiful skin is healthy skin, so hygiene is top priority. Begin with an oil cleanser that dissolves away impurities and stubborn makeup. Valmont’s Wonder Falls is a cream-melt-to-oil formula and gets the job done without stripping your face of moisture. Part two involves a water-base product like Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Enzyme Cleanser that ensures any residue or oil from part one is taken care of. The powder format allows you to blend your own concentration depending on your skin’s condition and specific needs.

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2. Mask

What Glass Skin requires is hydration. Be it sheet masks (Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask), wash off masks (Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask) or leave-in overnight masks (Laneige Water Sleeping Mask) — make sure to overindulge your skin with moisture, or better yet, drench your skin in nutrients for that luminous glow.
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3. Tone

Preferably choose something with a brightening element to it. Look for ingredients such as Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Rose Water. Layer on Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner or Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Essence-in-Lotion so your skin can soak in all the moisture for that plump and supple look.
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4. Moisturise

Moisturise lots! Unlike makeup, when it comes to moisturising, more reallyis more. Keep in all the goodness with a moisturiser that works for your skin type and your environment. Here in Hong Kong, you’re going to want a light formula (like First Aid Beauty Coconut Water Cream or Helena Rubinstein Prodigy Cellglow The Radiant Regenerating Cream) that won’t clog your pores. Remember you want glassy, not greasy.

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5. Protect

Nothing damages the skin more than UV, regardless of the weatherman’s prediction for sunny, overcast or thunderstorm days. A good offence is a good defence so an SPF barrier is a must. For our climate, SPF50 is a good benchmark. Similar to your moisturiser, pick something airy like Derm Institute’s Cellular Brightening Daily Defense SPF50+ or Sofina Super Moisture UV Cut Emulsion SPF 50+.
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6. Colour correct

Be careful in what you select, as not all products are going to work for the glass look. Clearly, avoid any matte formulas, and turn to water-based formulas such as NARS Sheer Glow Foundation. A play on light can help to accentuate the glow, so an illuminating highlighter (like Charlotte Tilbury’s Goldgasm) on the cheekbones, brow bone and cupid’s bow can amplify the glossy glow.
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7. Mist

For an extra boost (and a lot of sheen), seal in everything with a facial mist. This is also going to be your skin’s pick-me-up throughout the day, so keep a small bottle ready for when the slightest signs of dulling begin to appear (Aesop’s Immediate Moisture Facial Mist or Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical Mist).

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What you need to achieve that killer festive look.

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