I trialed the Iles Formula trio of haute performance collection Shampoo, Conditioner and Finishing Serum for the first time four days ago, on hair that had recently been DIY coloured…
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“’Beauty’ is such a loaded word, but true Beauty is the result of an abundance of your own innate life force,” believes Guru Jarat. And I agree. “When that energy is…
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Jetlag? Stress? An overwhelming urge to press pause and hibernate for a few days? The Strand has the perfect treatment for you… After a summer spent in the British countryside…
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Walk up the beautifully lit catwalk to Chuan Body + Soul’s reception and you’ll find one of the city’s most stunningly designed, teeny-tiny, gym-pool-spa sanctuaries. I was there to explore the recently…
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I’m going to call my facial at Skin Laundry’s little room at Lane Crawford clinical. Challenging. But also efficient. And possibly beneficial. It’s tough to be sure after one treatment,…
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Spring cleaning your life for the new year? How about adding your smile to the list? Super-sparkling gnashers for standout selfies with that dazzling “Ting!” of light… At Tri, a retreat…
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In all my 18 years in Hong Kong, a few weeks ago was the first time I walked through town with this label in the crook of my arm. Am I…
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Quiche with cedar wood, macaroons made of basil, chocolate cake with a hint of black figs… Zip up to Café Grey Deluxe for the new fragrant diptyque La Collection 34…
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Front row seats overlooking Victoria Harbour, champagne on tap and fine art (in miniature)… Sounds like Hong Kong’s coolest hang out. And it is. The Nail Bar at the Four Seasons Hong…
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It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and I’ll bet there are a bunch of you who haven’t done the panic buying of the gift yet. I’m not a great one for putting…
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Be the ultimate power couple with these grooming products, hitting the shelves at Joyce Beauty just in time for the party season. Fresh from the Uk they bring the latest…
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I love the idea of this indulgent mix of dark chocolate truffle fondue, house blended tea or coffee and a personal skin consultation – it’s the perfect afternoon treat after…
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Caudalie’s new spa is a doozy, a sweet satellite of their gorgeous Bordeaux resort Les Sources. Right at the start of super-hip Gough Street, it’s tough to pass the arched…
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When your face looks as tired as you feel, it’s time to let the pros take over. Nature, space and tranquility, TLC from everyone you meet and intelligent, beneficial treatments…
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It’s luxurious and hushed. It’s beautiful. It’s curvy and sexy. It’s elegant. The Biologique Recherche Haute Couture Flagship Spa in Hong Kong’s Kowloon is part showroom, part bar, part spa.…
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Tucked away on a little cobbled lane in London’s Mayfair is Avery Fine Perfumery, a showcase for artistic perfumery. A traditional aviary typically houses birds; those presented at Avery Fine…
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‘The same heartbeat but two different brands,’ is how Jo Malone cleverly differentiates between the eponymous Jo Malone and her latest venture, Jo Loves. Few will not recognize the…
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It goes without saying that regular exercise is the best investment you can make for your heart, lungs, circulation and overall productivity. And your skin too as long as…
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Elemental Herbology was born of Kristy Cimesa’s passion for holistic therapies. The founder is influenced by Oriental Medicine and aromatherapy when creating the products for her natural-meets-scientific skincare brand. Kristy…
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Just breathe near Kristy Cimesa’s skincare products and you’ll be channeling rose and calendula, neroli and mandarin, energy and positivity. Natural, holistic and high-tech – that’s Elemental Herbology. In the…
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