Celebrity Life
Carmen Yim and Leslie Tsang on the Pursuit of Perfection, from Work and Life to the Ultimate Foundation
When it comes to beauty secrets, we only learn from the best.
Prestige society editor Tiffany Poon talks to the founder of Life in Motion, Carmen Yim, and Movers and Cashmere’s Leslie Tsang about maintaining confidence and how they seek the very best in life, whether it comes to work, play or even the foundation they use on a daily basis.
What is your definition of confidence?
Carmen Yim: For most of us, material possessions are things that can boost our confidence, but I’m slowly learning to put my faith in God. I feel self-assured and positive when my mind is at peace.
Leslie Tsang: Confidence comes from within. I believe it’s up to oneself, not others, to decide which type of clothing is best for their body type, or which foundation best suits their skin type. Just like Tom Ford’s latest Shade & Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation — radiance also comes from within.
Tell us about your recent work life and how you stay beautiful from the inside out?
Carmen Yim: Stay positive and believe God has a plan. Trust it, live it and enjoy it. I’ve been working on my new venture Life In Motion. Leveraging our experience and knowledge with LED technology, we’ve developed a range of products — Honey, Honey Pro and Sterify — to kill germs and bacteria with UV-C LED lighting.
Leslie Tsang: I founded Movers and Cashmere about six years ago and there have been many ongoing collaborations ever since. We are currently working on another project with more than 100 designers and architects around the world about their ideal sweater, and we will create one according to their response. It’s important to achieve a healthy balance between work and leisure. The right amount of exercise and rest are crucial to stay beautiful from inside out.
Which face features are you most confident about, and why?
Carmen Yim: My brows. I love how they are perfectly balanced.
Leslie Tsang: I’m most confident with my eyes. Not only happiness, eyes can also communicate love, respect, and all kinds of emotions.
Describe your work look. How is it different from your casual look?
Carmen Yim: I try to be as presentable as I can be once I’m out the door, so my work look is the same as my casual look, which usually consists of soft brows, mascara, eyeliner and a thin layer of foundation.
Leslie Tsang: My work look is quite different from my casual look. For normal days I’ll opt for a lipstick and thin layer of foundation; as for work I’ll go with a higher coverage foundation with contours and highlight.
What do you look for in your foundation?
Carmen Yim: Coverage and skincare benefits.
Leslie Tsang: It must be lightweight, light-reflective and feel like a second skin.
What do you like about Tom Ford's Shade & Illuminate foundation?
Carmen Yim: Besides fulfilling my need for medium to high coverage with high-quality, precious ingredients that benefit my skin, I like that it’s breathable, with a flawless finish and a long-lasting formula.
Leslie Tsang: Yes, I love Tom Ford’s Shade & Illuminate foundation — in fact I’m wearing it today. It smooths my skin to give it an even, symmetrical base for highlighting and contouring, and it gives my skin a three-dimensional yet natural radiance which I absolutely love.
Why do you like Tom Ford? What’s your favourite Tom Ford signature fashion or beauty item, and why?
Carmen Yim: Tom Ford has always been known for his unique and ahead-of-the-curve vision, whether it is in fashion or in beauty. The packaging of his products is so stunning and tasteful, they look great on my bathroom counter – in fact, overall, his products are sleekly designed, with unique formulas you can’t find anywhere else. My favourite product is definitely the Shade & Illuminate Cushion Foundation — lightweight, long-lasting and comes with SPF 45/PA++++.
Leslie Tsang: Mr Ford is known as a cool, sophisticated, hands-on designer and entrepreneur, which I can relate to. Tom Ford lipsticks come in luxurious packaging and amazing colours, making them a staple in my makeup bag.
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Startup Life: Carmen Yim of Life In Motion on Hygiene & Health
Keeping a household squeaky-clean seems to be more important than ever. While washing your phone with soap and water might not be the best idea, disinfecting UV-C light can kill off viruses and bacteria in a matter of seconds. We talk to Carmen Yim, global marketing director of Life In Motion, on how to live a germ-free life.
Name: Carmen Yim
Profession: Global Marketing Director
Industry: LED Healthcare lighting
Start up since: March 2020
Company size: 10
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How Carmen Yim is Helping the Needy in Times of Uncertainty
As the severity of coronavirus continues to worsen, Carmen Yim reaches out to help the elderly and low-income earners during these times of uncertainty.
My motivation for doing charity work definitely comes from my parents, especially my mother, who’s been very active in this area since forever. My father [Stanley Yim, chairman of S.A.S Dragon Holdings] was the director of Yan Chai Hospital [1993-2002]; subsequently, my mother succeeded him [2007-2016] and now I have the honour to follow in their footsteps.
Through the sustained influence of my parents, active participation in voluntary and charity work has become an essential part of my daily life since I was young. Do it while you can – that’s my belief.
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Jacket and Belt Chanel | Trousers and boots Carmen's own | Hair Carrie Cheung @L'Oreal Professionnel[/caption]
The most recent charity event we held was when a couple of friends – Janice Man [actress and model] and Mayao [singer and stylist] – gave out around 2,000 masks and hand sanitisers to low-income families and the elderly at Shek Kip Mei. Later on we’ll also be giving away 9,000 masks to those in need.
The idea behind the event was due to the surge in surgical mask prices. Before the coronavirus outbreak, surgical masks cost around HK$35 for a pack of five. Now the price has risen to more than HK$300. It’s practically impossible for those living in subdivided flats and partitioned cubicles to buy masks from price-gouging retailers. We’re currently sourcing materials and machines to operate a non-profit factory in Tai Po [8,000 to 10,000 square feet] which will supply not just masks but also protective clothing for hospital workers too.
The most touching and memorable moment would be realising how appreciative many of the elderly or the poor have been, and how this lights up their world. When you see the elderly wearing a mask made out of kitchen towels, or reusing one for many days, it really changes you. What also touches me is the amount of people who’ve been supportive and volunteered to donate masks or participate in our upcoming events. Every little bit helps, and we must all do our part to help the underprivileged.
Inside my bag I have an antiseptic spray, a hand sanitiser and also some spare surgical masks just in case I come across someone who couldn’t find any.
Food for thought: While the public is advised to maintain social distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid touching potentially contaminated objects and surfaces, it must be difficult for the visually impaired, who heavily rely on their sense of touch, to protect themselves from the virus. I believe able-bodied people must be more considerate and think of those who are vulnerable during the global pandemic.
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