Revlon's matt eyeshadow compacts (HK$68 each, pictured; top left) come in eight wintry colours, ranging from Vintage Lace (an ivory) to Riviera Blue (a deep blue-green). Several colours can be blended together to create a unique tone and texture. From all Revlon counters.
***Laura Mercier's Lip Velvet (HK$190, centre) is a limited-edition gloss designed to plump and condition lips. It contains polypeptides to hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines, aloe extract to condition and something called Maxi lips, said to help boost collagen levels so lips are more defined. From Laura Mercier, Shop 306, New Town Plaza 1, Sha Tin. ***1/2
Chanel's new Vitalumiere Eclat compact (HK$505) comes in a refillable black case and has a large mirror for touch-ups on the go. It offers eight shades and has a new soft touch sponge for better coverage and a natural finish. Best for those with younger, oilier skin. From Chanel counters. **1/2
Pevonia Botanica's holiday spa gift sets are on the shelves, and are ideal for those planning to travel. The Collagen set (HK$880) includes the Age-Defying Marine Collagen cream (50ml) and Age-Defying Marine Collagen concentrate (15ml), both blended with squalene and hyaluronic acid to soften lines and hydrate. From More Than Skin, 1/F, 8 Gilman's Bazaar, Central, and Bodywize Yoga and Day Spa, 2/F, 1 Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley. ****
Sukin's certified organic rose hip oil (HK$190/25ml, right) is a multipurpose product that contains 80 per cent essential fatty acids for protecting cell membranes, vitamin E, beta carotene and lycopene, an antioxidant. Rose hip oil is said to be suitable for sensitive skin and effective for those with dry scalps, liver spots, dermatitis, scars, wrinkles, sunburn and eczema. From Watsons. ****
Benefit's new Glam Idol beauty kit (HK$590, bottom left) includes That Gal brightening face primer (11ml), California Kissin' smile brightening gloss (12.5g) and Posietint (12.5g) to highlight cheek and brow bones. From Faces, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Lane Crawford Pacific Place and Times Square, and Seibu, Langham Place, Mong Kok. ***1/2
