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New In: 10 Beauty Products to Try Out this September
Fifty metres underground — this is the depth that local winemakers chose when they decided to store 10,000 wine bottles in the Aven d'Orgnac caves, an underground tourist attraction located at the southern end of the limestone plateau of the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
The experiment began in March 2018, when a new storage facility was specially created in a disused access tunnel to allow wine to mature in what amounts to a highly stable and peaceful environment.
A living product that ages best in undisturbed darkness, the wine will have benefited from ideal conditions: A constant temperature of around 12°C and an all-year-long rate of humidity of over 95%.
On December 12, 1,000 bottles of Côtes du Vivarais "Grand Aven 2017" from this treasure trove will be passed from hand to hand by a chain of human volunteers who will bring them back to the surface after two years underground. Thereafter, they will go under the hammer with a range of other local vintages in an auction with modest reserve prices.
Lots on offer will include 150 magnums of Terra Helvorum 2017 starting at 30 euros, 350 bottles of 2015 Terra Helvorum for as little as 15 euros and 350 bottles of Grand Aven 2016 from just 10 euros.
On land and sea
These days, experiments to store wine deep underground are very much in vogue in France. On June 3 of this year, 500 bottles were placed in racks at a depth of 103 metres in caves in Padirac under the watchful eye of Serge Dubs, the Best Sommelier of the World in 1989.
The first of these to return to the surface will be brought up for an initial tasting in the spring of 2021. And let's not forget that this experiment is focused on a very particular wine: A Clos Triguedina Cahors, christened Cuvée Probus, which has been produced to honour the 130-year anniversary of the Padirac Chasm.
Surprisingly enough, this new approach to maturing wine was initially inspired by a find at sea. In 2010, divers in the Baltic discovered a wreck containing what turned out to be a cargo of champagne, which was probably on its way to 1840s Russia.
The wave of experimentation that is now ongoing began when the bubbly, which was made by such houses as Veuve Clicquot, Heidsieck and the now defunct Juglar, was discovered to still be delicious after some 170 years under water.
In Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the French Basque country, winemaker Emmanuel Poirmeur has registered a patent for a process that involves vinifying wine in special vats at a depth of 15 metres under water. For its part, Leclerc-Briant set a record when it vinified one of its champagnes at a depth of 60 meters under the Atlantic in 2012, not surprisingly the vintage was christened "Abyss."
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Beauty Awards 2019: The Morning Skincare Routine to Kick Start Your Day
Get your day off to a good start with a morning skincare routine that cleanses, nourishes and tackles any concern from dryness to dark circles. We've rounded up the best of the bunch for every step along the way.
The Cleanser
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Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser (HK$660)[/caption]
With ingredients from the brand founder’s own farm and a soothing botanical fragrance, Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser is our pick for a gentle daily wash for parched morning complexions. joyce.com/beauty
The Eye Serum
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Lancôme Génefique Eye Light-Pearl (HK$645)[/caption]
You heard it here first: yes, you need an eye serum. And with Lancôme Génefique Eye Light-Pearl you get a brightening wrinkle-fighting formula and massaging applicator in one.Oh, and it fortifies lashes too. lancome.com.hk
The Lip Balm
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Delarom Lips Protecting Balm (HK$220)[/caption]
Organic coconut oil, apricot kernel oil, shea butter and dryness-fighting glasswort extract come together in the oh-so-soothing Delarom Lips Protecting Balm. And it has a great mirror under the cap. k11beauty.com
The Essence-in-Lotion
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La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion (HK$5,460)[/caption]
From its amethyst-hued packaging and satisfying magnetic closure system to its silky serum-like texture and subtle floral scent, the La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Ltion is a pleasure to look at as well as to use. The product is designed to be the first step, after cleansing, in your skincare routine and works to support the skin’s cellular detoxification processes — repairing existing damage, preventing future damage and optimising skin function. laprairie.com.hk
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VALMONT V-Shape Filling Eye Balm (HK$1,880)[/caption]
The VALMONT V-Shape Filling Eye Balm works to firm the skin around the eyes while reducing unsightly bags, puffiness and drooping eyelids. Over time it also strengthens and deifies the skin and its "dermal extra cellular matrix". All that and it feels good too. evalmont.com.hk
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The Day Creams
Different skin types need different moisturisers so we’ve rounded up our favourites for dry, normal and ageing complexions alike. Each provides adequate hydration and has a distinct texture so you can layer or swap as the seasons or your needs change. Just remember to apply every day for the best results!
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Clarins Extra-Firming Day (HK$730)[/caption]
Brand new for 2019, Clarins Extra-Firming Day lifts, firms and gently hydrates with a kick of kangaroo flower. clarins.com.hk
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Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Crème Rich (HK$3,800)[/caption]
With a richer texture and black diamond truffle extracts, Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate D diamond Transformative Energy Crème Rich rescues dull, dry ageing skin. esteelauder.com.hk
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su:m37 Water-full Water Gel Cream (HK$625)[/caption]
SU:M37 Water-full Water Gel Cream absorbs quickly and hydrates deeply. Follow our lead and store it in the fridge. facebook.com/sum37hongkong
The Serums
What began as a nice addition to our beauty regimen has now become a must-have treatment and first line of defence against ageing and all manner of skin concerns. We tried and tested a slew of serums and found these four to be our favourites.
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Barbor Ampoule Concentrates Repair: Multi Vitamin (HK$195)[/caption]
Specially designed for very dry skin, Babor Ampoule Concentrates Repair: Multi Vitamin feature a complex of vitamins A, E, provitamin B5 and biotin to improve resilience and protect the skin barrier. We like the instant plumping effect and soft scent. Those with other skin types or concerns can check the full ampoule range. babor.com
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Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum (HK$510)[/caption]
Long a favourite for its silky texture and brightening powers, Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum gets our vote when we want a lightweight formula that can still tackle our dark spots and prevent new ones from forming. The easily absorbed serum is also great for day or night. hk.caudalie.com
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Pola Grandluxe II (HK$6,000)[/caption]
The bottle looks like a lightsabre,and maybe Pola Grandluxe II isone — for our skin, at least. The high-tech formula, developedbased on Nobel prize-winning science, goes on like a shimmering lotion and is said to help release coenzymes with a wavelength of light that’s the same as that of beautiful. skin.pola.com.hk
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Chantecaille Bio Lifting Serum+ (HK$2,550)[/caption]
Chantecaille Bio Lifting Serum+ is an anti-ageing powerhouse, packed with scientific skincare breakthroughs like lipopeptides, plant stem cells and blue-light-pollution blockers. You can find us applying and sniffing the rosy liquid all day long. chantecaille.com.hk
The Sunscreen
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Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA+++ (HK$325)[/caption]
We all need something to protect our skin from UV radiation. Our choice? Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA+++ because it may be light but it offers major protection from the sun, pollution and all those nasty things we’d prefer to avoid. kiehls.com.hk
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