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Having being influenced by her mother, who has more than 35 years of expertise in beauty, facial and skincare products, Ashley Ong's passion for beauty is innate. Her mother, Madam Heng, had a very hands-on approach of taking care, diagnosing and successfully treating thousands of customers during her career as a beautician, while Ong has been exploring the beauty world as a blogger, columnist and writer, as well as venturing into corporate sales and marketing strategy. This has given her invaluable exposure to the best in beauty care and understanding what sensitive skin in particular requires for proper care and maintenance.

Growing up in Malaysia and being an avid traveller herself, Ong also understands the kind of dry and humid weather that we experience in Hong Kong and the busy lifestyles that most of us lead, which can also put our skin under extreme stress. Since giving up blogging to focus full time on CS12, Ong has seen the brand gain success in Hong Kong and Macau, with a growing customer fanbase. CS12’s signature product – which happens to be Ong’s favourite – is the best-selling Miracle Mask, a face cloth made with premium-grade Japanese silk that comes heavily saturated with goodness. Silk masks bond better with the skin than regular sheet masks and allow for a more thorough delivery of nutrients, while providing a more delicate application.

Containing ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties as well as hyaluronic acid, it creates the perfect environment to clear dead skin cells, generate new ones, and prevent skin damage from UV rays. “The mask is also very cooling – perfect for Hong Kong’s dry and humid weather – and can feel like a lifesaver if you’re sunburnt,” Ong says.

Aside from the Miracle Mask, Ong also swears by CS12’s Miracle Glow Tone-Up Sun Cushion, designed to be handy when you’re on the go but also want better sun protection for your skin. “I love how the Eternity Miracle Fluid gives her skin a very delicate complexion,” says Madam Heng. According to Ong, other CS12 top sellers include CS12 The Calming Ampoule, aimed to soothe sensitive and irritating skin conditions. Our intense calming formula helps to bring softness and lasting comfort to delicate skin texture, and vanishes skin irritation confidently with its patented skin calming formula, CalmEX.

Recently, as she’s been stuck in Penang due to Covid-19, Ong has been focusing on creating new products for CS12 as well as working on its branding. “My dream is to have our products alongside the likes of Estée Lauder and Clé de Peau Beauté,” says Ong, who’s also said that she’s so glad to be able to bring CS12 home to Malaysia. Although success is never easy, Ashley Ong’s mantra is that one must always keep one’s initial goal in focus and never give up – the hardest challenges will always precede success.

“This journey has been the adventure of a lifetime and I still feel like we’re at the beginning. It brings me such joy to hear that these products are truly helping people. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that we’d be able to impact lives like this – and the fact that I get to wake up every day and continue working on my passion is fantastic.”

Much to their customers’ delight, long-awaited new products are joining the CS12 family. Due to high demand, CS12 is launching a brand-new exfoliating product called the Kaolin Rejuvenating Exfoliating Mask, which polishes and purifies skin for pore perfection. In addition, CS12 is launching a series of exciting Christmas deals, including a 6-Days of Christmas Special Surprises and World Sheet Mask Day, which falls on December 21 each year.

For more information and to shop visit CS12skincare.com.hk

The post Ashley Ong on Her Brand CS12 and Her Love for Skincare appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Having being influenced by her mother, who has more than 35 years of expertise in beauty, facial and skincare products, Ashley Ong's passion for beauty is innate. Her mother, Madam Heng, had a very hands-on approach of taking care, diagnosing and successfully treating thousands of customers during her career as a beautician, while Ong has been exploring the beauty world as a blogger, columnist and writer, as well as venturing into corporate sales and marketing strategy. This has given her invaluable exposure to the best in beauty care and understanding what sensitive skin in particular requires for proper care and maintenance.

Growing up in Malaysia and being an avid traveller herself, Ong also understands the kind of dry and humid weather that we experience in Hong Kong and the busy lifestyles that most of us lead, which can also put our skin under extreme stress. Since giving up blogging to focus full time on CS12, Ong has seen the brand gain success in Hong Kong and Macau, with a growing customer fanbase. CS12’s signature product – which happens to be Ong’s favourite – is the best-selling Miracle Mask, a face cloth made with premium-grade Japanese silk that comes heavily saturated with goodness. Silk masks bond better with the skin than regular sheet masks and allow for a more thorough delivery of nutrients, while providing a more delicate application.

Containing ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties as well as hyaluronic acid, it creates the perfect environment to clear dead skin cells, generate new ones, and prevent skin damage from UV rays. “The mask is also very cooling – perfect for Hong Kong’s dry and humid weather – and can feel like a lifesaver if you’re sunburnt,” Ong says.

Aside from the Miracle Mask, Ong also swears by CS12’s Miracle Glow Tone-Up Sun Cushion, designed to be handy when you’re on the go but also want better sun protection for your skin. “I love how the Eternity Miracle Fluid gives her skin a very delicate complexion,” says Madam Heng. According to Ong, other CS12 top sellers include CS12 The Calming Ampoule, aimed to soothe sensitive and irritating skin conditions. Our intense calming formula helps to bring softness and lasting comfort to delicate skin texture, and vanishes skin irritation confidently with its patented skin calming formula, CalmEX.

Recently, as she’s been stuck in Penang due to Covid-19, Ong has been focusing on creating new products for CS12 as well as working on its branding. “My dream is to have our products alongside the likes of Estée Lauder and Clé de Peau Beauté,” says Ong, who’s also said that she’s so glad to be able to bring CS12 home to Malaysia. Although success is never easy, Ashley Ong’s mantra is that one must always keep one’s initial goal in focus and never give up – the hardest challenges will always precede success.

“This journey has been the adventure of a lifetime and I still feel like we’re at the beginning. It brings me such joy to hear that these products are truly helping people. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that we’d be able to impact lives like this – and the fact that I get to wake up every day and continue working on my passion is fantastic.”

Much to their customers’ delight, long-awaited new products are joining the CS12 family. Due to high demand, CS12 is launching a brand-new exfoliating product called the Kaolin Rejuvenating Exfoliating Mask, which polishes and purifies skin for pore perfection. In addition, CS12 is launching a series of exciting Christmas deals, including a 6-Days of Christmas Special Surprises and World Sheet Mask Day, which falls on December 21 each year.

For more information and to shop visit CS12skincare.com.hk

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As the holidays began to draw near, in a unique time in history where everyone around the world seemed to be staying at home, and in much need of self-care, my friends at Milk Boutique and I came up with an idea for the perfect holiday gift set. Together with Milk Boutique, we curated a […]

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While holiday shopping might look a little different for everyone this year, we can still enjoy the thrill of finding the best Christmas gifts for the beauty lovers in our life from the comfort of our homes thanks the countless options available online.

We know that it can be overwhelming to navigate online shopping this time of year - possibly even more than making your way through a crowded department store - and that's why we did all the work for you and found some of the best finds out there. From make-up sets and creams to perfumes, here are our favourite picks for 2020.

Vilhelm Parfumerie

More than a perfume range, Vilhelm Parfumerieis a multi-sensory library of tales and luxury experiences. Created in collaboration with the prestigious perfumers Jerome Epinette and Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, each scent is unique and housed in a stylish bottle of spun glass with a flower symbol on the cap. Room Service (HK$1,920), Victoria Beckham's favourite fragrance, evokes the image of a lover in a hotel room waiting for her ultimate self-care treat: a bath of flower petals with warm water releasing aromas of citrus, red fruits, bamboo, violet, black amber, and sandalwood and makes for a memorable Christmas gift.

Aesop

Aesop, one of the symbols of the ultra-popular millennial-chic aesthetic, has launched Sensory Chronicles, a 2020 gift kits collection that pays tribute to the remarkable power of the imagination. Our personal favourites include the The Lore Collector (HK$740), a quartet of hand and body care products inspired by a dreamy tale (contained within the gift as an eBook) by Japanese writer of Greek-Irish descent Lafcadio Hearn, and The Metaphysical Voyager (HK$1,250), A duet of hydrating formulations enriched with skin supportive ingredients.

NARS

For a gift that celebrates the festive season with boldness and glam, NARS has launched a limited-edition holiday collection gilded in glitz. The line includes holiday essentials and sets like the Vip Audacious Lipsticks (HK$275 each), the Iconic Glow Cheek Duo (HK$350), the Free Your Mind Mini Lipstick Coffret (HK$400), and the shiny Mini Brush Set (HK$800).

Louis Vuitton

This festive season Louis Vuitton has launched an exclusive service that has already become one of the most desirable Christmas gifts for beauty lovers around the world. LV's Master Perfume, in fact, has opened his prestigious workshop to bespoke perfumery, for unique and personalised creations made upon request to best encapsulate each client’s personality. To add to the charm and exclusivity, the trunk in which the perfume will be presented is crafted in Asnières, Louis Vuitton’s historic workshop and can hold four 100ml bottles, three 200ml bottles, a 100ml travel case, a travel spray and 16 refills.

SKIN NEED

Independent Hong Kong vegan and natural cruelty-free skincare label SKIN NEED has launched a brand new Body Line with two gift sets just in time for the festive season. Formulated especially for Hong Kong skin type and climate, Carry Love Around (HK$398), a collection of the label’s new nature-meets-science skincare signatures and A Lover’s Chest (HK$998), an ode to skincare and beauty rituals in a luxury box complete with embroidered robe and a playlist, are the perfect Christmas gifts for beauty lovers who are also passionate about sustainability.

Helena Rubinstein

Heritage beauty brand Helena Rubinstein is celebrating the holidays with a tribute to its three most iconic products, the Replasty Age Recovery Night Cream, the Powercell Serum and the Prodigy Cellglow, a deep renewing concentrate. In order to provide clients with diverse gift kits, the popular creations are exclusively sold in season-exclusive sets, like the Powercell 24H Eye Care Set (HK$680), the Prodigy Cellglow the Radiant Eye Treatment Set (HK$1,320), and the Powercell Skinmunity Serum 50ml Set (HK$1,440).

Lancôme

Lancôme has put together a series of festive exclusives packed with magic and its signature dreamy Parisian atheistic. This year, the French maison has launched the 2020 Holiday Advent Calendar, (available at HK$630 upon any purchase of Lancôme regular products) and the Festive & Sparkling Christmas Beauty Box (available at HK$695 upon any purchase of products over HK$520). Both kits include signature make-up and skincare products and fragrances. Additionally, Lancôme has created a series of themed gift sets on “youth secrets”, “rejuvenating luminosity”, “French makeup” and “refreshing scent” to make it even easier to find the perfect Christmas gifts for beauty lovers.

Amorepacific

To celebrate its 75th anniversary and global success, South Korean heritage brand Amorepacific has launched a series of gift sets and exclusive treats just in time for Christmas. For a full skin pampering experience, we recommend the Ace Essence Set (HK$5,350), which includes a series of energising and revitalising serums and creams created with the powerful formula that has contributed to the brand's decades-long success.

Natura Bissé

To pamper your skin like never before during the 2020 festive season, Natura Bissé has put together a selection of signature items to restore and improve radiance with an effortless holiday glow. The Christmas kits include the Diamond Extreme & Eye Set (HK$3,625), an energising and cosmetic treatment with lifting effects, and the Inhibit Neck Set (HK$3520), an anti-aging innovating formula.

The post Best Christmas Gifts for Beauty and Skincare Lovers appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

While holiday shopping might look a little different for everyone this year, we can still enjoy the thrill of finding the best Christmas gifts for the beauty lovers in our life from the comfort of our homes thanks the countless options available online.

We know that it can be overwhelming to navigate online shopping this time of year - possibly even more than making your way through a crowded department store - and that's why we did all the work for you and found some of the best finds out there. From make-up sets and creams to perfumes, here are our favourite picks for 2020.

Vilhelm Parfumerie

More than a perfume range, Vilhelm Parfumerieis a multi-sensory library of tales and luxury experiences. Created in collaboration with the prestigious perfumers Jerome Epinette and Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, each scent is unique and housed in a stylish bottle of spun glass with a flower symbol on the cap. Room Service (HK$1,920), Victoria Beckham's favourite fragrance, evokes the image of a lover in a hotel room waiting for her ultimate self-care treat: a bath of flower petals with warm water releasing aromas of citrus, red fruits, bamboo, violet, black amber, and sandalwood and makes for a memorable Christmas gift.

Aesop

Aesop, one of the symbols of the ultra-popular millennial-chic aesthetic, has launched Sensory Chronicles, a 2020 gift kits collection that pays tribute to the remarkable power of the imagination. Our personal favourites include the The Lore Collector (HK$740), a quartet of hand and body care products inspired by a dreamy tale (contained within the gift as an eBook) by Japanese writer of Greek-Irish descent Lafcadio Hearn, and The Metaphysical Voyager (HK$1,250), A duet of hydrating formulations enriched with skin supportive ingredients.

NARS

For a gift that celebrates the festive season with boldness and glam, NARS has launched a limited-edition holiday collection gilded in glitz. The line includes holiday essentials and sets like the Vip Audacious Lipsticks (HK$275 each), the Iconic Glow Cheek Duo (HK$350), the Free Your Mind Mini Lipstick Coffret (HK$400), and the shiny Mini Brush Set (HK$800).

Louis Vuitton

This festive season Louis Vuitton has launched an exclusive service that has already become one of the most desirable Christmas gifts for beauty lovers around the world. LV's Master Perfume, in fact, has opened his prestigious workshop to bespoke perfumery, for unique and personalised creations made upon request to best encapsulate each client’s personality. To add to the charm and exclusivity, the trunk in which the perfume will be presented is crafted in Asnières, Louis Vuitton’s historic workshop and can hold four 100ml bottles, three 200ml bottles, a 100ml travel case, a travel spray and 16 refills.

SKIN NEED

Independent Hong Kong vegan and natural cruelty-free skincare label SKIN NEED has launched a brand new Body Line with two gift sets just in time for the festive season. Formulated especially for Hong Kong skin type and climate, Carry Love Around (HK$398), a collection of the label’s new nature-meets-science skincare signatures and A Lover’s Chest (HK$998), an ode to skincare and beauty rituals in a luxury box complete with embroidered robe and a playlist, are the perfect Christmas gifts for beauty lovers who are also passionate about sustainability.

Helena Rubinstein

Heritage beauty brand Helena Rubinstein is celebrating the holidays with a tribute to its three most iconic products, the Replasty Age Recovery Night Cream, the Powercell Serum and the Prodigy Cellglow, a deep renewing concentrate. In order to provide clients with diverse gift kits, the popular creations are exclusively sold in season-exclusive sets, like the Powercell 24H Eye Care Set (HK$680), the Prodigy Cellglow the Radiant Eye Treatment Set (HK$1,320), and the Powercell Skinmunity Serum 50ml Set (HK$1,440).

Lancôme

Lancôme has put together a series of festive exclusives packed with magic and its signature dreamy Parisian atheistic. This year, the French maison has launched the 2020 Holiday Advent Calendar, (available at HK$630 upon any purchase of Lancôme regular products) and the Festive & Sparkling Christmas Beauty Box (available at HK$695 upon any purchase of products over HK$520). Both kits include signature make-up and skincare products and fragrances. Additionally, Lancôme has created a series of themed gift sets on “youth secrets”, “rejuvenating luminosity”, “French makeup” and “refreshing scent” to make it even easier to find the perfect Christmas gifts for beauty lovers.

Amorepacific

To celebrate its 75th anniversary and global success, South Korean heritage brand Amorepacific has launched a series of gift sets and exclusive treats just in time for Christmas. For a full skin pampering experience, we recommend the Ace Essence Set (HK$5,350), which includes a series of energising and revitalising serums and creams created with the powerful formula that has contributed to the brand's decades-long success.

Natura Bissé

To pamper your skin like never before during the 2020 festive season, Natura Bissé has put together a selection of signature items to restore and improve radiance with an effortless holiday glow. The Christmas kits include the Diamond Extreme & Eye Set (HK$3,625), an energising and cosmetic treatment with lifting effects, and the Inhibit Neck Set (HK$3520), an anti-aging innovating formula.

The post Best Christmas Gifts for Beauty and Skincare Lovers appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

There's just so many things we love about the holiday season — the decadent food, the Christmas lights, the gifts under the tree, time spent with family and also, the holiday parties. And while we may not be going out like we used to, there's no reason not to dress up and have a little glitz, even if it's just to an intimate get-together with your closest loved ones. We don't want to overdo it either, so here's five beauty tips to look effortlessly glam for any holiday occasion, however grand or small.

Tip #1: Hydrate your skin

Before you put any make-up on your face, you must prepare the canvas for it. Our skin tends to be drier during the winter season and the easiest tell-tale signs are around our eyes, where the skin is typically thinner. So before you do anything, start with an eye mask too soothe and hydrate.

Just to be a little extra this Christmas, we're recommending Givenchy's Le Soin Noir Lace Eye Mask, an intricate black lace eye mask that is infused with natural anti-ageing black algae sap.

Tip #2: Try a red shadow

We're not suggesting this just because it's Christmas. Red eyeshadow has long been one of the most underrated eye make-up colours to exist, but it's had a resurgence this year. When done right, red eyeshadow brings an incredible sun-kissed glow and warmth to the face. The trick to wearing red is simply to find one that matches your skin tone, and to keep the rest of your makeup minimal. If you have darker skin, a burgundy shade would show up really nicely. If you have fairer skin, a more coppery, rusty red would work wonders.

Begin first by priming your eyelids first with a pink or coral shadow before slowly building up the red on top. Finish with a dab of sparkle in your inner corners to brighten up your whole look.

Givenchy's Red Lights palette comes with these four shades, that can be used to build up this effortlessly glamorous look. The palette can also double up as a face palette, mix the coral and pink shades to give your cheeks a rosy tint.

Tip #3: Give an illusion of flawless skin

The no makeup look is still very much a trend today (especially when so many of us have worked from home this past year). However, the key to doing this right is not actually to not wear any makeup at all, but to look like you have amazing skin. Finding a lightweight foundation in your skin tone is very important. To finish off, always brush a matte-finish powder over your look, concentrating on areas such as the forehead and the chin. Then, highlight your cheekbones, bridge of the nose and under the brows for a fresh glow.

Givenchy's Prisme Libre No. 3 Voile Rosé comes with both matte-finish and radiance loose power in four different natural shades to help you achieve the ultimate effortless glow for the winter season.

Tip #4: Just a simple dark red lip

A classic bright red lip can be too much and a darker red can be too goth. The trick to pulling off a red lip in a more laid-back way is to choose one in a powdery matte texture, in a more muted red with an undertone of orange rather than purple. To perfectly draw on your lips, use a lipliner in as close a shade as possible or lighter. You could also use a lip brush to build up the colour on your lips rather than applying the lipstick directly.

This Givenchy Le Rouge Deep Velvet No. 37 Rouge Grainé colour is the perfect shade of red. It's intense but not overly bright, and comes with the smoothest velvet matte finish. Finish off your look with just a single coat of mascara on your eyelashes.

We've partnered with Givenchy to gift you this ultimate beauty set so you can recreate these holiday looks yourself. To enter, head to our Instagram page and follow the instructions.

The post Four Beauty Tips to look Effortlessly Glam for the Holidays appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

There's just so many things we love about the holiday season — the decadent food, the Christmas lights, the gifts under the tree, time spent with family and also, the holiday parties. And while we may not be going out like we used to, there's no reason not to dress up and have a little glitz, even if it's just to an intimate get-together with your closest loved ones. We don't want to overdo it either, so here's five beauty tips to look effortlessly glam for any holiday occasion, however grand or small.

Tip #1: Hydrate your skin

Before you put any make-up on your face, you must prepare the canvas for it. Our skin tends to be drier during the winter season and the easiest tell-tale signs are around our eyes, where the skin is typically thinner. So before you do anything, start with an eye mask too soothe and hydrate.

Just to be a little extra this Christmas, we're recommending Givenchy's Le Soin Noir Lace Eye Mask, an intricate black lace eye mask that is infused with natural anti-ageing black algae sap.

Tip #2: Try a red shadow

We're not suggesting this just because it's Christmas. Red eyeshadow has long been one of the most underrated eye make-up colours to exist, but it's had a resurgence this year. When done right, red eyeshadow brings an incredible sun-kissed glow and warmth to the face. The trick to wearing red is simply to find one that matches your skin tone, and to keep the rest of your makeup minimal. If you have darker skin, a burgundy shade would show up really nicely. If you have fairer skin, a more coppery, rusty red would work wonders.

Begin first by priming your eyelids first with a pink or coral shadow before slowly building up the red on top. Finish with a dab of sparkle in your inner corners to brighten up your whole look.

Givenchy's Red Lights palette comes with these four shades, that can be used to build up this effortlessly glamorous look. The palette can also double up as a face palette, mix the coral and pink shades to give your cheeks a rosy tint.

Tip #3: Give an illusion of flawless skin

The no makeup look is still very much a trend today (especially when so many of us have worked from home this past year). However, the key to doing this right is not actually to not wear any makeup at all, but to look like you have amazing skin. Finding a lightweight foundation in your skin tone is very important. To finish off, always brush a matte-finish powder over your look, concentrating on areas such as the forehead and the chin. Then, highlight your cheekbones, bridge of the nose and under the brows for a fresh glow.

Givenchy's Prisme Libre No. 3 Voile Rosé comes with both matte-finish and radiance loose power in four different natural shades to help you achieve the ultimate effortless glow for the winter season.

Tip #4: Just a simple dark red lip

A classic bright red lip can be too much and a darker red can be too goth. The trick to pulling off a red lip in a more laid-back way is to choose one in a powdery matte texture, in a more muted red with an undertone of orange rather than purple. To perfectly draw on your lips, use a lipliner in as close a shade as possible or lighter. You could also use a lip brush to build up the colour on your lips rather than applying the lipstick directly.

This Givenchy Le Rouge Deep Velvet No. 37 Rouge Grainé colour is the perfect shade of red. It's intense but not overly bright, and comes with the smoothest velvet matte finish. Finish off your look with just a single coat of mascara on your eyelashes.

We've partnered with Givenchy to gift you this ultimate beauty set so you can recreate these holiday looks yourself. To enter, head to our Instagram page and follow the instructions.

The post Four Beauty Tips to look Effortlessly Glam for the Holidays appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Finding a new skincare routine is not something easy. Which brand, which products, which usage…? In this article I would like to highlight one of the most renowned brand, La Prairie, and its range of Skin Caviar luxury products. Lifting and firming are going to be your two best friends for 2021! La Prairie is not only the most luxurious…

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Come on; you have surely thought about getting hair extensions at least once in your life. Who doesn’t want instant long and beautiful hair without all the waiting and hair-growing products that are useless more often than not? However, when you decide on getting them done, you need to know how to care for them […]

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Come on; you have surely thought about getting hair extensions at least once in your life. Who doesn’t want instant long and beautiful hair without all the waiting and hair-growing products that are useless more often than not? However, when you decide on getting them done, you need to know how to care for them […]

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Come on; you have surely thought about getting hair extensions at least once in your life. Who doesn’t want instant long and beautiful hair without all the waiting and hair-growing products that are useless more often than not? However, when you decide on getting them done, you need to know how to care for them […]

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