Vitamin boost
Environ skincare has finally arrived in Hong Kong. The vitamin-loaded range, developed by South African plastic surgeon Des Fernandes, is based on the regenerative qualities of vitamins A and C. Products include C-Boost ($600/25ml) from the Intensive range to help reduce sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines and capillaries, Debut ($500/50ml) from the Proactive range with the lowest concentration of vitamin A intended for first-time users or young and sensitive skins, and Alpha Day Lotion ($750/100ml) with SPF 15 for mature skin. All the products can be used with the roll-cit ($4,290), a small roller with tiny pins that puncture the epidermis without injuring the skin that, it is claimed, maximises the products' effectiveness. Inquiries: 3101 8770
Brush off
If your cleanser and toner are not doing their jobs, try Methode Jeanne Piaubert's new Douceur D'eau line that consists of a makeup remover brush ($180) and a soap-free foaming gel cleanser ($320/125ml). The brush is said to stimulate the skin and increase blood circulation. Follow with the Douceur D'eau Bi-active Radiance and Purity Cream Masque ($415/75ml) to soften skin. Inquiries: 2915 6698
The good oil
Farfalla of Switzerland has introduced its range of organic essential oils, and other aromatic products including fragrances, massage oils and natural cosmetics, in Hong Kong. Farfalla does not test its products on animals. The range of essential oils ($110-$480) are sourced around the world, from Moroccan cedar wood to Madagascan ginger and Somalian frankincense. Essential oil blends are also available for different moods - Relaxation ($180/10ml) is made from lavender, chamomile, neroli and mandarin, while Concentration ($200/10ml) mixes basil, lemon balm, peppermint and rosemary. There are four lines of natural cosmetics - basic care products such as Soft Cleansing Milk ($340/150ml) and Foot Balm ($280/50ml), the Rose-Iris line for sensitive skin with products such as Nourishing Mask ($430/50ml) and Bodybalm ($230/30ml), the Jojoba-Neroli line for dry skin with products such as Nourishing Cream ($430/50ml) and the anti-ageing Aloe-Shea line containing products such as Anti-Ageing Intensive Cream ($540/50ml) and Skin Serum Intensive Treatment ($580/20ml). Farfalla is available at various spas and beauty counters. Inquiries: 9124 2840