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Ooh, we're digging the breeze. The pastel sunsets. The beauty of walking out of an office building and not being absurdly, immediately, utterly drenched in sweat. Is it too soon to cheer on this splendid weather? We certainly don't think so — and we're marking the occasion by lighting a candle or two to welcome this new season.

Penhaligon's

A set of 4 votive candles (HK$670)

Released as part of their festive collection, step into Penhaligon's fragrance factory where candles flicker in fours.

The set includes 35g candles with earthly, blissful scents that include Maduro Leaf, Comoros Pearl, Anbar Stone and Roanoke Ivy.

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WOODCO

Casanova (HK$380) 

Founded by a local mother-and-daughter duo, WOODCO features hand poured, small batch coconut wax candles. They've been making a name for themselves with various collaborations since their launch.

Their fall series sees scents that are toasty, spicy and warm; excellent for night time rituals.

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Loewe

Candlestick shaped candle, various scents (HK$900)

Nothing says "best dinner host" like having a centrepiece with candles shaped like... well, candlesticks.

For the Spanish luxury fashion house's first-ever homeware collection, they've snared our favourite, most nostalgic garden bouquets to complement any dinner setting. Scents include Tomato Leaves, Juniper Berry, Coriander and even Liquorice.

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Rituals

The Ritual of Sakura (HK$225)

Oh, boy, do we have a soft spot for anything cherry blossom-themed. The Ritual of Sakura home collection also includes fragrance sticks and refills, with their new packaging being more sustainable and easier to recycle.

For us, the delicate marriage of blossoms and rice milk is the ultimate fragrance for a chilly afternoon.

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Boy Smells

Cedar Stack (HK$330)

Eco-friendly and cruelty-free brand Boy Smells is here to refresh your home essentials with a 'genderful' attitude.

Cedar Stack, their best-selling scent, carries notes of cedar chips and dried tobacco, interwoven with notes of peppercorn and dried ginger — close your eyes, and you could almost imagine yourself in a dreamy cabin far, far away.

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BeCandle

Vase Candle: BeCandle x The Grey Green (HK$2,500)

For the realists of the world; the practical minds with a keen aesthetic; the worldly, passionate souls who seek something a little other.

This stainless steel vessel showcases two sides, literally and figuratively. You'll be able to choose from two types of fragrances — The Foggy Dew, an iris and cardamom concoction, or After Rain, a lighter raspberry and basil mix. Perfect for gifting, or as a dramatic focal point in the apartment.

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner we thought we’d put together a list of our favorite items that we’re sure will please and indulge one of the most important people in your lives.

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There are several ways to get into the festive spirit. In the past, we may have found reason to jump out of bed in December for a sweet treat, but nowadays, counting down to Christmas goes beyond a bite of chocolate. Splurging on gifts to give (or keep), beauty magpies have flocked to advent calendars with daily skincare and cosmetic surprises. To assist you in your holiday beauty haul, we’ve rounded up the twelve best advent calendars of 2019 that you won’t be able to resist opening all at once.

1. Charlotte Tilbury

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We all remember the hype last year surrounding Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Universe. This year, the sparkly gift set returns as a Glittering Galaxy of Makeup Magic with twelve gorgeous bestsellers that we’re all excited about. Inside, you’ll find holy grail products that you know and love, along with new marvels to try out. HK$1,224

2. Clarins

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The perfect countdown to Christmas, Clarins’ Holiday Advent Calendar has twenty four beauty surprises to open for the whole month of December. The limited-edition set includes eight makeup, four body care and eleven skincare products. HK$980

3. Dr. Barbara Sturm

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For the weeks leading up to Christmas, aesthetic specialist Dr. Barbara Sturm offers her molecular approach to skincare in this year’s Advent Calendar. With twenty four different treatments in full and deluxe sizes, your skin will be glowing this festive season thanks to the set’s cleansers, creams, serums, masks and more. HK$4,300

4. Giorgio Armani Beauty

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In true Giorgio Armani style, the 2019 beauty advent calendar comes in luxurious red packaging with the house’s signature gold stars. The exquisite gift set holds twenty four different surprises consisting of the ever-popular lip and skincare must-haves. HK$2,500

5. L’Occitane

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French beauty brand, L’Occitane has commissioned Taiwanese illustrator Hsinping Pan to tell a playful Christmas story in the form of its special advent calendar. Behind the twenty four doors is a combination of brand new products, as well as classic favourites. HK$495

6. La Mer

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La Mer’s Twelve Days of Glowing Renewal Collection is likely to make it on most beauty connoisseurs’ gift lists. Being one of the most sought-after calendars in past years, this limited edition set is one of the most luxurious calendars. Fans will be pleased to know that the Miracle Broth, Revitalising Mask and other signature items are included in the set. HK$3,500

7. Maison Christian Dior

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To celebrate the magic of the holiday season, artist Vincent Darré collaborates with Maison Christian Dior to present a beautiful gift set inspired by the couture house on 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Behind each window, are fragrances, creams, soaps, and candles to be found. HK$3,500

8. Net-a-Porter Beauty

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Following last year’s popularity, Net-a-Porter’s 25 Days of Beauty returns for the holidays. Each drawer is packed with the retailer’s top picks, including travel and full-sized products from coveted brands like Omorovicza, Dr. Barbara Sturm and KORA Organics. HK$2,300

9. Penhaligon’s

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Looking for a new scent come 2020? Penhaligon’s 25 days of Christmas is all about exploring new fragrances. Think perfume, body washes, lip balms, candles and more, each day is an olfactory discovery to love. HK$3,950

10. Rituals

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Having just launched in Hong Kong this year, Rituals is fast becoming a cult favourite for beauty addicts. Their Advent Deluxe Calendar is a great way to discover the new brand’s offering – with twenty four of Ritual’s hero products for the face, body and home. HK$880

11. The Body Shop

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There are times when “the bigger the better” does hold true. At least The Body Shop thinks so. To celebrate the holidays for the past sixteen years, the brand has been launching the most large-scale advents to count down to Christmas. Their Dream Big Ultimate Beauty Advent is filled with twenty six different goodies from their bath and body ranges to take you into the new year. HK$1,499

12. Valmont

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Luxury skincare house, Valmont is presenting the brand’s first ever advent calendar this year. Each drawer of the twelve boxes holds  bestsellers including items from the L’Elixir des Glaciers and Hydra3 collections. HK$2,280

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Equiphotel 2018 is off to a great start! Take a look at some photos from the hospitality event that started last Sunday.

For those who don’t know, EquipHotel is one of the biggest events in Europe and in the world regarding the hospitality industry. Focusing on many aspects of this industry, such as catering, technologies, interior design and many other, this is the place to be for all the industry professionals.

Continue reading EquipHotel 2018 Photo Diary – Day 1 at Luxxu Blog.

Rituals is a body and home cosmetics brand that is all about well-being and adding luxury to your everyday routines. Keep reading to find out more.

RITUALS was created on the basis that there are undiscovered rituals everywhere! That these moments we tend to overlook allow us to find happiness in the smallest things, and the brand is here to remind us of the joy of lighting a candle and taking a nice long bath.

Continue reading Bring Luxury To Your Routines With Rituals’ Home Cosmetics at Luxxu Blog.