beauty buzz
No idea what to get dad for Father's Day? Whether he's a leading man, a family man or a man about town, some of these new fragrances and skincare kits might do the trick. The subject matter might be a tad predictable but let's face it - sometimes fathers need a push in the right direction.
1. Juicy Couture's Dirty English (HK$450/50ml) is a spicy woody fragrance with peppered mandarin, blue cypress and bergamot. Available from Juicy Couture, IFC Mall, Central, and Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui.
2. Lacoste's Essential Collector's Edition (HK$570/125ml) bottle was designed to celebrate the company's 75 years. The fresh, green fragrance was inspired by the scent of tomato leaves and includes notes of citrus and fruit. From Sogo and LCX, in Causeway Bay.
4. Boss Pure EDT (HK$480/50ml) was inspired by the idea of man becoming one with the power of water. The fragrance is subtle, sophisticated and fresh. It contains Mediterranean citrus with juicy fruit notes and water accords in an eye-catching bottle designed to resemble the surface of water. From Sogo.
5. Polaar's Father's Gift Set (HK$290) includes Shine Control face cleanser (100ml), Invigorating body scrub (30ml) and Hydraprotect UV+ moisturiser (3ml). The products are said to contain active ingredients from the Arctic and Antarctic regions, including essential fatty acids, protective minerals
and enzymes. They are free from alcohol, parabens and mineral oils. From Lane Crawford, IFC Mall,
and Pacific Place, Admiralty.
6. Ole Henriksen's Men's Kit (HK$600) contains On the Go cleanser (118ml) with vitamin C, walnut complexion scrub (50 grams) using finely ground walnut powder, Sheer Transformation Creme
(50 grams) to reduce pigmentation and a hair wash (118ml) with sea kelp. From Lane Crawford stores.
