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Beauty Flight Plan: Travel Essentials for Any Destination
Between the dry cabin air, sodium-rich food and questionable hygiene standards, we can all agree that air travel is rough on our skin, our bodies and any attempt at looking or feeling halfway decent.
But with hours to do little else except watch movies and try, in vain, to sleep, flights can be the perfect time to indulge in some spa-style pampering. All of the products you see on these pages are TSA-approved (that’s 100 ml/3.4 ounces or less for liquids, in case you’ve forgotten) and so convenient that you can use them without even leaving your seat.
If you follow any celebrities or supermodels on social media, you’ve probably read about or even seen selfies of them applying a sheet mask right after take-off. 111Skin’s version is a great option when flying, thanks to its gel-like structure and super-fine fibres that help lock moisture into the skin. It’s designed for use before a big event or after a holiday, so be sure to bring one for the departing flight and one for the trip home.
If you’re worried about scaring fellow passengers with a full face mask, you can always opt for Laneige’s new Cica Sleeping Mask. The yeast-enriched formula can help skin withstand external irritation, something that’s practically guaranteed with plane travel.
Finally, when it comes to freshening up mid-flight or before landing, be sure to pack some moisturiser, fragrance, lip balm and hand cream. After all, just because you stepped off a 16-hour flight doesn’t mean you have to look like you did.
111Skin
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Tested in extreme conditions not unlikea commercial airline flight, the Anti Blemish Bio Cellulose Facial Mask soothes, purifies and rebalances the skin.
Le Labo
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With its alcohol-freesafflower-seed-oil base and convenient roller-ball applicator, Le Labo’s liquid balms are our choice forfragrance on the go.
Eve Lom
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Rich enough to withstand arid cabin conditions and infused with botanical extracts, the Moisture Cream is a pleasant treat mid-flight or at your final destination.
Byredo
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Rose of No Man’s Land Hand Cream combines much-needed hydration and a unique rose and pink pepper scent. And it’s only 30 ml.
Fresh
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Who doesn’t want to smell and feel minty fresh after a long flight? The new Sugar Mint Rush Freshening Lip Treatment releases a cooling sensation when lips are pressed together.
Darphin
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The Stimulskin Plus Multi-Corrective Divine Eye Cream comes with two massage tools so you can enjoy your very own facial at 35,000 feet.
Beauty Blender
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The Selfie Shield dry oil primer will ensure you’re, well, selfie-ready while providing SPF 38 protection from any UV rays streaming through the window.
Aesop
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Weary travellers are in for a treat with this set of four hair- and bodycare staples in refreshing botanical scents. Also available are Departure and Jet Set kits.
Laneige
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The K-Beauty brand has added to its popular overnight- treatment line with Cica Sleeping Mask, featuring a forest- derived yeast that’s proven to restore and strengthen the skin barrier.
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7 Steps To Achieve Glass Skin, The K-Beauty Comeback Trend for Summer
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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Best Of Beauty: Your Favourite Brands Are Celebrating With Holiday Collections And Gifts
Jo Malone London Advent Calendar
Nothing kicks off the festivities quite like an advent calendar! You can expect Jo Malone London's well-loved fragrances and candles tucked behind an illustration of the Jo Malone London Townhouse, all wrapped in a glittering gold bow. Among them include the Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, as well as some seasonal launches such as the mini Frosted Cherry & Clove Candle.
Laneige My Neon Sign Collection
Laneige has designed a collection essential for late night parties and jet-setting trips around the world. Products are the brand's best-sellers ; Wild at Heart for makeup and Dream and Glow for skincare. We love the skincare treats which include the Water Sleeping Mask, perhaps the most popular product from Laneige to date.
Lush Christmas Gift Sets
What makes Lush, 'Lush', is its handmade products. Every day, millions of the best-smelling products in the world are pressed, shaped and perfect by the brand's compounders and sent fresh to stores around the world. Handmade means products with personality -- each one is individual and not identical. To celebrate the art of products crafted with care, Lush has designed cute packages (handmade, of course) ready to be placed under the tree. Who wouldn't love a bath bomb in their stocking?
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Kiehl's and Andrew Bannecker Limited Edition Packaging
Kiehl's is celebrating with 10 limited edition products designed in collaboration with graphic artist Andrew Bannecker. Favourites like the Crème de Corps, Calendula Toner, and Midnight Recovery Concentrate sport a very festive look to instantly instil that Christmas cheer. Expect bold graphics, electric colours and hints of gold.
Guerlain Holiday Makeup Collection
Can you believe Guerlain celebrates its 190th anniversary this year? The French beauty house is celebrating with a host of new cosmetics, including the new customisable Rouge G de Guerlain where customers will get to pick their own shade and case. The Météorites Electric Pearl also makes an appearance, with iridescent pearls that blend into the skin for a truly radiant finish. Another key product is the Electric Look palette featuring 10 matte and metallic shades for the eyes and cheeks.
Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set
An artist is never without his or her tools, and who says makeup isn't art? As such, you'll want the right tools handy, what with all the trips and soirees. This travel-size brush set from Bobbi Brown tucks in all the essentials: Full Coverage Face Brush, Sheer Powder Brush, Angle Eye Shadow Brush, Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush, and Dual-Ended Brow Definer/Groomer. Its chic clutch is so pretty, you could even use it to store some cards and cash for a night out.
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5 Ways Beauty Ambassadors Make Us Buy Makeup
These celebrity beauty ambassadors, from Rihanna to Song Hye Kyo, prove that it takes more than a pretty face to front a beauty brand.
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7 beauty mask-haves for better skin
From selfie-worthy bubbling formulas to high-tech foils, we share a selection of face masks that gives you more variety for your buck.
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Hard Lines: 5 Modern Beauty Looks 2016
A look through this season's most modern beauty options.
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