The Strand Opens on Cochrane Street

Tuesday. 18 October. 2011. 9:42 am

A new spa in town.

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The Strand is a new hair and beauty salon that’s just opened on Conchrane Street, next to the Midlevels escalator.  The five-story spa offers hair, skincare, nail and spa treatments for both ladies and gentlemen.  The decor is sleek with white washed walls and brown tones featured throughout the place.

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Beauty Guide: Brow Shaping in the City

Friday. 14 October. 2011. 10:55 am

Where to get the perfect brow in Hong Kong.

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Eyebrows are one of the most important – and difficult – beauty elements to get right. They define and shape your face, and are the first thing many of those ‘in the know’ spot, so it’s critical to get them just right. Judging from the catwalk looks for fall, strong brows are making a comeback if the Derek Lam, Althuzarra, Thakoon, Victoria Beckham and Christopher Kane shows are anything to go by.

Whether you’re inspired by the strong defined arches of ’50s screen sirens Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford and Ava Gardner, the big bushy brows of ’80s sex symbol Brooke Shields, or the modern natural look of current IT-model Arizona Muse, help is on hand in this fab city.

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Dior Launches Prestige Skincare in Hong Kong

Thursday. 13 October. 2011. 10:35 am

French brand increases its luxury skincare range.

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Dior has long been renowned for its luxurious cosmetics range – and now it’s building on its skincare line too, based on the nourishing properties of flowers!

The Dior Prestige anti-ageing skincare line is designed especially for delicate and tired skin and is built around their signature ingredient, Rose Satine™, a rare descendent of the flowers that grew in the Normandy villa where Christian Dior himself grew up.

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Elie Saab Launches Le Parfum

Wednesday. 12 October. 2011. 9:34 am

First fragrance from Lebanese designer.

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Elie Saab, the Lebanese designer renowned for his classical elegance and romantically feminine gowns, has finally launched his first perfume for women – simply entitled Elie Saab Le Parfum.

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bareMinerals Makes a Comeback in Hong Kong

Tuesday. 11 October. 2011. 12:54 pm

Popular mineral make-up brand is back in Hong Kong.

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bareMinerals, a popular mineral based make-up and skincare line from San Francisco, was first introduced in Hong Kong by the now closed Sephora. However, bareMinerals has now made a comeback with two counters in Hong Kong, one at the new Harvey Nichols in Pacific Place since yesterday and Faces in Ocean Terminal, which will open on 13 October.

Fantastic news for those of you who have been asking where to buy these hidden gems!

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Laura Mercier Launches Caviar Stick Eye Colours

Tuesday. 11 October. 2011. 9:33 am

Get the perfect smokey eye with these new eyeshadows.

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This fall looks set to be all about the smokey eye and now getting the look is easy, thanks to Laura Mercier’s new Caviar Stick Eye Colours.

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Lancôme Launches Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector in Hong Kong

Friday. 30 September. 2011. 10:38 am

New ‘miracle product’ from French cosmetics house.

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We’re always slightly dubious about the arrival of new supposed ‘miracle products’… but Lancôme’s Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector looks like it might just have the science to back up its claims!

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