The must-know skin-friendly, natural and organic skincare brands.

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The must-know skin-friendly, natural and organic skincare brands.

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We explore the power of nature through Wildsmith's botanical skincare range.

The new luxury skincare player Wildsmith has just made its debut in Hong Kong. Founded in 2018 in the idyllic countryside of Heckfield Place in Hampshire, UK, the brand has made quite a name for itself in just two years. Combining the nutrient-rich botanicals grown in the natural surrounds of Heckfield with a science-led skincare solution approach, Wildsmith has perpetuated the term “radical botany” and its lauded skincare collection reinforces the need for efficacious products that are concocted sustainably, respectfully and ethically.

The brand is named after William Walker Wildsmith, an 19th-century arborist who created an internationally renowned collection that’s now a large part of the Wildsmith heritage.

Set in the lush rurality of Heckfield, the estate has been lovingly restored from its classical origins, with its Georgian house transformed into a luxury hotel with an English boutique spa, The Bothy. The dramatic parkland on the property was also reimagined into a biodynamic farm and that’s where Wildsmith’s natural ingredients are grown.

Although intended originally strictly for the guests of the five-treatment-room spa, word spread about the healing properties of the Wildsmith brand. Soon the founders of Wildsmith took their products to market to realise the incredibly positive response. The team at Joyce Beauty recognised the potential success Wildsmith would have in Hong Kong and introduced it here.

“This is only the second retailer we’ve partnered with; the first being Harrod’s in London,” explains Katherine Pye, general manager of Wildsmith. “We see Hong Kong as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific and early indications show that the product formulations suit the climate and the clients.”

And so it seems, as the brand has garnered a pretty die-hard fan base in just over the month after its local launch. It sets itself apart from the uncountable alternative options there are on the shelves of department stores and beauty halls, based on “the fact that all the products have been put through rigorous clinical trials where the skin’s reaction to the highly potent plant-derived actives can be measured”.

Being green is part of the brand’s ethos and Wildsmith goes beyond the formulations to uphold its moral standards. Pye elaborates: “Sourcing packaging and the whole supply chain needs to be a key consideration for us all [including us at Wildsmith]. Our project to bring compostable mycelium packaging to the market is part of our ongoing commitment in this area.”

While the packaging underwent an eco-friendly makeover, maintaining the luxuriousness that comes with the brand still has to be considered. As all Wildsmith products are made in incredibly small batches in the countryside, the quantity of little botanical bottles is highy controlled. Often hand-filled, each bottle requires production partners to take on the role of trained chefs who treat botanical ingredients much as they would precious culinary ingredients: using extreme precision and caution to heat and cook the solutions to ensure optimal performance from the plants.

The results speak for themselves. If a private-label single original dedicated only for the use of an individual spa can raise international noise in the cruel and unforgiving beauty scene, it’s proof that it works. The efficacy of Wildsmith comes from the harnessing of the power of nature.

So far, Wildsmith’s modest collection consists of just seven products. One of the heroes is the Active Repair Nourishing Cleansing Balm - a blend of plant-based oils that break down natural and synthetic surface oils, pollutants and make-up. It combines rich butters to create an invisible protective layer of fatty acids to lock in moisture, and fused with a complex of Vitamins A, C and E for added antioxidant protection to prevent future cellular damage.

In Hong Kong, Wildsmith anticipates its Active Repair Platinum Booster for moisturising and repair will be a best-seller. A blend of physical exfoliants, including walnut-shell powder, helps to gently polish away dead skin, while rosehip and cranberry powders improve skin texture and tone - and also smells divine.

Pye recommends taking it slow when using Wildsmith. “Allow yourself enough time within your morning and evening routine to really experience the products fully by breathing deeply and experiencing them with all the senses.” The products come with small metal spoons to ensure just the perfect amount for ideal usage, and at the same time guards them from contamination.

Wildsmith may have started out small, but the initial impact has caused a widespread ripple effect that has crossed the oceans to this side of the world - a vision beyond the dreams and expectations of the founders. If there’s something that Wildsmith brought to us, it’s not only its miracle formulations but also the belief that it really is possible to achieve better results by going natural.

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Thanks to the incredible support and response to our Readers’ Choice giveaway, we have decided to extend our prizes to the first 200 participants. Our team will be contacting the winners individually. Thank you all for participating!

Congratulations, Zoe Ng. You are the winner of a 2-night wellness retreat at world class health resort Chiva Som in Hua Hin, Thailand.

Here's your chance to be a beauty editor. 

Join our panel and judge alongside makeup artist Alexa Bui, influencer and yogi Elva Ni, fashion influencer Feiping Chang and makeover artist extraordinaire Ricky Kazaf to select the very best in beauty and wellness. In our search to name the winners of this year's Prestige Beauty and Wellness Awards, we look to you -- our readers -- to crown the winner. Our editors have curated an edit of the top five  products in six different categories for you to choose from. What’s more, by voting you are entering into an exclusive giveaway to win a 2-night wellness retreat at world class health resort Chiva Som in Hua Hin, Thailand (valid until 31 July 2021; terms and conditions apply), which is valued at HK$50,230.

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About Chiva Som

For more than 25 years, the company behind the award-winning Chiva-Som has been a pioneer in transformative wellness practices to global acclaim. Its commitment to an innovative, holistic approach which expertly balances mind, body and spirit, continues to this day with its flagship resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. With its unique synergy of indigenous traditions and evidence-based wellness, Chiva-Som partners with guests on highly personalised wellness journeys focused on complete lifestyle transformation. At the new Zulal Wellness Resort these extend to the entire family.

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Chantecaille Ocean Collection Cheek Palette

What’s summer without a dip into the ocean? Inspired by founder Sylvie and her husband’s trip to swim with whale sharks in Mujeres, Chantecaille launches their Ocean Collection. The Illuminating Radiance Chic Cheek and Highlighter Duo comes in ocean-themed packaging and the pressed powder itself is embossed with wave patterns.
HK$780

Natura Bisse Inhibit V-Neck Collection

Apart from the eyes, the neck is the most telling in terms of age. Natura Bisse’s newest launch targets the delicate skin of the neck and décolleté. An advanced cocktail of tightening, filling and firming, your age can now be your best kept secret.
HK$2,970/60ml

Helena Rubinstein Powercell Skinmunity The Emulsion

Ten years since Helena Rubinstein launched Powercell, the line is still a front runner for the brand. This season, Powercell Skinmunity The Emulsion – an all-day hydration supplement that works together with HR hero serum of the same range – joins the family. Lighter and fresher in texture, it’s a dream to use on these long, hot days of summer.
HK$2,350/100ml; HK$1,440/50ml; HK$980/30ml

Amore Pacific Moisture Plumping Nectar Cream

Dewy is the word that comes to mind when using Amore Pacific’s latest release, the Moisture Pumping collection. Using bamboo nectar and its exclusive Nectar Plumping Formula™, the Cream, Concentrate Ampoule, Dewy Mist and Eye Treatment Gel are summertime must-haves. The lightweight formulas absorb and lock in hydration instantly while fortifying the skin’s moisture barrier. Take that, Hong Kong heatwave.
HK$1,120/50ml

Aesop Melange Body Cleanser

To cool you down in the height of these heat-stricken months, Aesop introduces its Citrus Melange Body Cleanser. The ingredients speak for themselves, with a blend of essential oils, petitgrain, jasmine, lemon and grapefruit rind, the crisp and zesty scent results in a gentle gel that is a mid-summer sensorial delight.
HK$325/500ml

Note: Available from 6 July 2020

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia

What’s old is new again with Gucci’s popular scent Flora Gorgeous Gardenia repackaged in a beautifully painted opaque lavender bottle. The unique colour pays homage to the nuances of violets found in nature and preludes the delicious scent characterised by sweet red berries, plush white gardenias and warm frangipani.
HK$680/50ml; HK$975/100ml

Chanel Les Beiges Le Vernis

Chanel’s latest release embraces the sea, sun, and freedom of the great outdoors through its summer collection. Its Le Vernis nail polish gets two new additions in vibrant shades of sun-drenched apricot (745 Cruise) and sugar raspberry (749 Sailor). The fun colours exude a chill summer vibe for the new season.
HK$210

Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Pure Shot Airthin UV Defender SPF50/PA++++

If sun screen wasn’t so uncomfortable to wear, we would all do a better job at wearing it everyday. That’s why YSL Beauté’s new Pure Shots was formulated – a defence solution which fights against urban aggressors such as UV rays, pollution and dust, that is multiple times thinner so pores won’t get blocked.
HK$470/30ml
Note: Available from 11 July 2020

Goutal Petite Chérie Fizzling Body Fragrance Mousse

Inspired by the travelling birds that soar the most beautiful landscapes, is Goutal’s Petite Chérie scent. Adding to its collection this month is the new Fizzling Body Fragrance Mousse – a fresh summer shower product that leaves the skin cool and reinvigorated.
HK$580/125ml

Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki Micellar Water

As far as cleansers go, micellar water is by far the easiest to use. With just a few drops on a cotton pad, you can wipe away the stresses of the day while sitting on the couch. Drunk Elephant’s version, E-Rase, can gently remove makeup, dirt, pollution and bacteria while refreshing the skin without stripping the skin’s acid mantle. Made with ultra-mild micelles, Vitamin E, and fatty acids, the skin is still hydrated even when squeaky clean.
HK$220

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