Celebrity Life

This year, for our fourth annual Prestige Beauty & Wellness Awards, we went big and tested, researched and reviewed more than 300 products and dozens of treatments. To celebrate the best products money can buy, we invited all the winning brands and our industry friends to our annual event for an afternoon of beauty talk, floral arrangements, photo booth fun and Champagne at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Check out who joined us from the beauty world in the event gallery below.

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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

[caption id="attachment_160581" align="alignnone" width="2560"] 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

[caption id="attachment_160584" align="alignnone" width="7087"] 111SKIN Sub-Zero De-Puffing Eye Mask (HK$685)[/caption]

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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We at Prestige are big believers in establishing -- and enjoying -- a skincare ritual. And why not make it luxury while we're at it? Nothing quite beats starting the day off right with a little pampering to get you armed and ready for what's to come. That's why whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sneak in a bit of prestige where possible. For us, it all begins with our morning skincare routine with Prestige Beauty and Wellness Awards winner lavish serums by La Prairie.

Daytime Skincare Winner: The Essence-in-Lotion

[caption id="attachment_159394" align="alignnone" width="2598"] La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion (HK$5,460)[/caption]

La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion is one way we've found to bring a sense of opulence to our everyday routine. From its amethyst-hued packaging and satisfying magnetic closure system to its silky serum-like texture and subtle floral scent, the essence-in-lotion is a pleasure to look at as well as to use. The product is designed to be the first step, cleansing, in your skincare routine and works to support the skin's cellular detoxification processes -- repairing existing damage, preventing future damage and optimising skin function. We like to pour a few drops in our hands, then gently pat on the face. It's great for mature, drier skin types and leaves just a hint of luxurious iridescence on the skin.

Louis XVI of France famously called platinum "the only metal fit for kings". The durable, hypoallergenic material is also the ingredient of choice for La Prairie's proprietary Platinum Peptide Complex, which consists of anti-ageing peptide particles bound to platinum particles that together help to boost collagen production.

Special Mention: Skin Caviar Eye Lift

[caption id="attachment_159424" align="alignnone" width="2378"] La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift (HK$3,990)[/caption]

The eyes are the first giveaway to a woman's true age. The delicate part of the skin needs special attention to keep its youthful gaze, which is why our eye care is a top priority when it comes to skincare. La Prairie's Skin Caviar Eye Lift is the first eye-opening serum created as an answer to eye lifting and firming concerns. Dot the formula along the eyelid crease and dab gently along the eye contour upwards and outwards for more tightened lids, reduced visibility of crows feet and erasing of the under eye bags and dark circles.

For more information, visit laprairie.com.hk.

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It’s been a long day and you’re exhausted. You’d want nothing more than to dive into bed and pass out.

We’ve all been there, the “I’m too tired to remove my makeup” moment. You know you’ll regret it. Going to bed without thoroughly removing makeup can weaken skin condition and cause damage. Makeup removal is the most crucial part of your n-step skincare routine. Think of all the makeup products that you’ve put on your face layers by layers. Those finely-sized makeup particles can make your skin looks flawless, but at the same time, can harm your skin if they are not thoroughly removed as they easily get hidden deep into pores. That means, of every bottle and tube of skincare product in your cabinet, the one you should be most discerning about is your makeup remover. For Prestige's Beauty and Wellness Awards, we were keen to see what gets you squeaky clean.

Evening Skincare Winner: The Makeup Remover

[caption id="attachment_157768" align="alignnone" width="2457"] FANCL MCO Mild Cleansing Oil (HK$208)[/caption]

You might think your skin woes – dullness, roughness, blemishes and blackheads – are caused by wearing makeup. In fact, it’s not the makeup but the incomplete removal of makeup that wreaks havoc on our skin. That’s why we need a makeup remover that can remove long-lasting foundation and waterproof mascara as well as melt away oil, toxins and the particles that clog up our pores on a daily basis. FANCL MCO Mild Cleansing Oil is fortified with a unique Nano Cleansing Technology that penetrates deep into pores to remove stubborn makeup, with a velvety texture that prevents friction and rubbing of the skin. The ultra-gently formula also washes off completely, leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed, and is free of any preservatives, mineral oil, fragrance and artificial colourings.

Special Mention: FANCL Facial Washing Powder

[caption id="attachment_158416" align="alignnone" width="2407"] FANCL Facial Washing Powder (HK$155)[/caption]

Just like the FANCL slogan, less is more. Its Facial Washing Powder doesn’t contain any chemical foaming agents, including SLS or SLES, and still can easily form dense and rich foam that can penetrate deeply into small pores and effectively adheres to grime. It retains skin moisture and preps skin to fully absorb the nutrients from subsequent skincare products without leaving skin tight and dehydrated.

Our recommended beauty tip:
Use FANCL MCO Mild Cleansing Oil on a dry face, paying particular attention to the pores around the nose and chin. Follow with FANCL Facial Washing Powder for a complete double cleanse.

For more information, visit fancl-hk.com.

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Perhaps the most used makeup item in every girl’s (or boy’s) cosmetics bag is foundation. It’s obvious why too; foundation is the veil you can hide behind, covering imperfections, evening out skin tone, faking a glowy complexion. But as its name suggests, it’s the base of all makeup, and when worn everyday it can stress out our skin. If there’s one makeup item that you can’t cut corners with, it’s the foundation. When assessing the foundation up for the Prestige Beauty and Wellness Awards, we had a few criteria that had to be met: high performance, natural-looking, nourishing for the skin, and a pleasure to use.

Daytime Makeup Winner: The Liquid Foundation

[caption id="attachment_157544" align="alignnone" width="2303"] Guerlain L'Essential Natural Glow Foundation SPF 20 and Brush (HK$450; HK$350)[/caption]

It was a nice surprise when we first tried Guerlain's L’Essential Natural Glow Foundation SPF 20 and L’Essential Retractable Foundation Brush. The lightweight, buildable formula comes in 10 shades and because it doesn’t destabilise the skin’s natural microbiota, it’s proven to actually improve the skin with each use. The bottle’s unique design, meanwhile, comes courtesy of renowned designer Mathieu Lehanneur, who “worked for free, unconstrained forms and assembled them like cells”. The accompanying brush is equally eye-catching with the added benefit of being retractable.

Special mention: Abeille Royale Creams

[caption id="attachment_157552" align="alignnone" width="1568"] Guerlain Abeille Royal Day Cream and Night Cream (HK$1,190; HK$1,400)[/caption]

Though the L’Essential Natural Glow Foundation SPF 20 is good for the skin, it never hurt to lay on a little more nutrition and treat your skin to a burst of hydration. Guerlain’s award winning Abeille Royale formulas are packed with honey, a powerful and natural ingredient to repair and protect. The BlackBee Repair technology has been employed to create four magical potions – Day Cream (HK$1,190), Mattifying Day Cream(HK$1,190), Rich Day Cream (HK$1,190) and Night Cream (HK$1,400). Each of the day creams can be applied based on your skin condition, your environment and the complexion you desire. The best part about this series and why we love it so much is for its anti-aging properties and healing powers.

For more information, visit guerlain.com.

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When we were tasked to go through hundreds and hundreds of products to find the ultimate best ones for this year’s Prestige Beauty and Wellness Awards, we all had in mind a few names that we thought would make the cut based off of each editor’s personal routine. For most, VALMONT was definitely in mind. So when the Swiss brand took home not one, but two awards, it didn’t exactly come as a surprise considering how consistent and deserving their products are.

Morning Skincare Winner: The Eye Balm

Nowadays it’s not enough to slap on some moisturiser and call it a day, at least if your goal is to prevent wrinkles and loss of firmness for as long as possible. So after prepping the under eye area with a lightweight serum, your next step should be the VALMONT V-Shape Filling Eye Balm. The balm has a non-greasy and non-sticky texture that belies its ultra-concentrated formula. It works to firm the skin around the eyes while reducing unsightly bags, puffiness and drooping eyelids. Over time it also strengthens and densifies the skin and its “dermal extracellular matrix”. All that and it feels good too.

[caption id="attachment_156445" align="alignnone" width="2480"] VALMONT V-Shape Filling series restores density to the skin while its V-Line Lifting series smooths and plumps wrinkles. They can be used separately or combined to target specific needs. (HK$1,880)[/caption]

Evening Routine Winner: The Eye Makeup Remover

It’s the cardinal rule of skincare: don’t go to bed without removing your make-up and washing your face. But how many times have we done just that and woken up to streaks of eye shadow and flakes of mascara on our cheeks and pillow? Well, not anymore, thanks to this new eye make-up remover from a storied Swiss brand. VALMONT Bi-falls, part of the Purity collection of cleansing products launched in March, has a unique non-oily formula that targets even the most stubborn waterproof make-up while protecting and softening the skin around the eyes. And another bonus? The 60ml bottle fits in our carry-on, so we can go all-out glam on our holidays and not have a streaky face to show for it later. evalmont.com.hk

[caption id="attachment_156494" align="alignnone" width="2126"] VALMONT Bi-Falls (HK$500)[/caption]

Special mention: THE SPA by VALMONT at Lee Garden

When it comes to delivering the very best, VALMONT has gone beyond just gracing the world with their products. The opening of THE SPA by VALMONT was a way to bring service and information to its customers. VALMONT’s philosophy has always been to integrate both art and beauty together, and this is apparent from the moment you first set foot inside the sanctuary in Causeway Bay. Hanging all parts of the space are chandeliers, glass sculptures and contemporary paintings. All sorts of beauty treatments and facials are made available within the themed private VIP rooms, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the artistic visions of VALMONT. The spa menu boasts a huge range of treatments targeting specific needs, and all using award-winning VALMONT products, of course.

THE SPA by VALMONT, Shop B01, Lee Garden One, Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay; +852 2972 7868; evalmont.com.hk

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