Cover This summer, if you want to channel Florence Pugh’s timeless glam or to be whisked to the Mediterranean with a spritz of perfume, we have got you covered (Photo: Instagram / @valentino.beauty)
This summer, if you want to channel Florence Pugh’s timeless glam or to be whisked to the Mediterranean with a spritz of perfume, we have got you covered (Photo: Instagram / @valentino.beauty)
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Want Florence Pugh’s exact Valentino lipstick shade? Or a skincare applicator made of semi-precious stone? Whatever you need for a mid-year beauty boost, we’ve lined them up for you
As we reach the halfway point of the year and the weather starts to change, it’s a great time to reassess our beauty routines and make any necessary changes. Refreshing our skincare game will not only help us better prepare for the heat and humidity of Hong Kong summer, but it will also help us face this new season with a renewed sense of positivity and confidence.
From haircare products to vibrant perfumes, here are the products that’ll help you look and feel your best this month.
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1. Dior Prestige Le Quartz Rose de Modelage Applicator
Above Dior Prestige Le Quartz Rose de Modelage Applicator (Photo: courtesy of Dior)
Dior Prestige Le Quartz Rose de Modelage Applicator (Photo: courtesy of Dior)
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Looking to add a touch of luxury to your skincare game? The Dior Prestige Le Quartz Rose de Modelage Applicator is made of rose quartz and helps in ensuring a smooth and even application of the Dior Prestige La Crème. Its handle, crafted into the shape of a rose for an easy grip, is attached to a smooth crystal applicator that can be used to gently massage the product onto your skin. It’s the ultimate self-care relaxation moment.
Price: HK$1,650
Available at: Dior Beauty boutiques at IFC Mall, Times Square, K11 Musea, Harbour City, Elements, Festival Walk and Telford Plaza
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2. Kératase Symbiose Collection
Above Kératase Symbiose Collection (Photo: courtesy of Kératase)
Kératase Symbiose Collection (Photo: courtesy of Kératase)
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Hong Kong’s hot and humid weather can give rise to hair and scalp problems such as excessive oiliness and dandruff. If that is you, try the Symbiose Collection from French luxury haircare brand Kératase to help soothe your scalp. The collection features six new products, ranging from a cleansing gel and a masque to a night serum and an anti-dandruff shampoo. Used in tandem, the collection not only gets rid of dandruff, it also strengthens and balances the scalp’s microbiome with ingredients such as salicylic acid.
Price: Ranging from HK$260-HK$500
Available at: Kératase stores and counters at Langham Place, Harbour City, SOGO Causeway Bay and New Town Plaza III
3. Diptyque Summer Collection
Above Ilio Eau de Toilette (Photo: courtesy of Diptyque)
Ilio Eau de Toilette (Photo: courtesy of Diptyque)
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Parisian perfume brand Diptyque promises to whisk you away to the sunny Mediterranean with its Summer Collection. The Ilio Eau de Toilette and the Ilio Hair Mist evoke cheerfulness with notes of prickly pear, bergamot, iris and jasmine. The collection also celebrates lemongrass—a well-loved summer scent that is as relaxing as it is refreshing—in two limited-edition candles and a home diffuser. Topping off the collection is the ultimate summer accessory: a foldable hand fan that pays tribute to Parisian fan-makers from the 19th century. The packaging of the whole range has been designed by American visual artist Erik Winkowski and is characterised by the distinctively bright colour palette that is the artist’s signature.
Price: Ranging from HK$470-HK$2,700
Available at: Diptyque online shop, and Diptyque stores and counters at IFC Mall, Harbour City, Festival Walk, K11 Musea, and Lane Crawford
4. Valentino Beauty Liquirosso Lip and Cheek
Above Florence Pugh wearing Valentino Beauty Liquirosso Lip and Cheek (Photo: courtesy of Valentino Beauty)
Florence Pugh wearing Valentino Beauty Liquirosso Lip and Cheek (Photo: courtesy of Valentino Beauty)
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Last month, Valentino Beauty announced Florence Pugh as its new brand ambassador in coordinated Instagram posts in which the Oppenheimer (2023) and Black Widow (2021) actress is seen flaunting various shades of the Liquirosso Lip and Cheek colours. And, yes, this newly formulated liquid matte lipstick collection by the Italian brand can also be used on the cheeks. Available in seven shades ranging from true red to Barbie pink, this product is designed to be lightweight on the skin and to never feel cakey or dry.
Price: HK$390
Available at: Valentino Beauty online store and boutique at Harbour City
5. Issey Miyake l’Eau d’Issey Pivoine Eau de Toilette
Above Issey Miyake l’Eau d’Issey Pivoine Eau de Toilette (Photo: courtesy of Issey Miyake)
Issey Miyake l’Eau d’Issey Pivoine Eau de Toilette (Photo: courtesy of Issey Miyake)
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The iconic Japanese brand’s perfumer Marie Salamagne draws from the scents of peony to create a summer-perfect perfume with floral and fruity notes of peony, rose and pear, with a hint of cedarwood. This emphasis on nature also finds its way into the bottle design, with its cap carved from 100 per cent wood. Meanwhile, the glass body is made with recycled glass. It’s part of a trio of perfumes released this summer: also check out the l’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Vétiver and A Drop d’Issey Eau de Parfum Essentielle.
Price: HK$740/50ml; HK$1,040/100ml
Available at: Fragrance counters at FACESSS Ocean Terminal, Langham Place and SOGO Causeway Bay
6. Leonor Greyl Bain TS Shampooing
Above Leonor Greyl Bain TS Shampooing (Photo: Leonor Greyl)
Leonor Greyl Bain TS Shampooing (Photo: Leonor Greyl)
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Summer means more sweating in Hong Kong, which means more frequent showers and hair-washing. If you’re shampooing your hair every time you take a shower, you might be inadvertently depleting your scalp of healthy oils and making your hair brittle. To tackle this issue, check out French haircare brand Leonor Greyl’s Bain TS Shampooing, a product that claims to be packed with natural ingredients such as linden extract, sage extract and more, which cleanses the scalp without dehydrating it.
Price: HK$360/200ml
Available at: Hair Spa by Leonor Greyl at Harbour City, Leonor Greyl shops at Queensway Plaza, Times Square and Ocean Terminal
Suchetana Mukhopadhyay is the Digital Content Manager for Tatler Hong Kong. In this role, she leads all digital editorial and branded content on Tatler Hong Kong’s website, from brainstorming story ideas with the writers to editing and publishing the articles, and from managing the overall content flow to driving search engine optimisation. She also leads the beauty content at Tatler Hong Kong and across the region, and is always looking to champion diversity through her articles. She was previously with Cedar Hong Kong and Gafencu, and freelanced for the South China Morning Post, Campaign Asia-Pacific, CNN and more. Contact her here.
