Shine on

Natural shine

Burt's Bees products, infused with honey and herbs, give a sense of natural, earthy beauty. Its Vanishing Facial Powder ($260, right), for example, is designed to balance skin tone and set makeup, but leave it looking fresh and clear. But now Burt's has also put some sparkle in its popular lip balm ($58) by adding a lick of colour in seven shimmering shades including champagne, raisin and rhubarb. Available from Mannings. Inquiries: 2891 0620

Home therapy

The Mandarin Hotel group has launched a luxury spa product line. Spa director Ingo Schweder says the demand from guests to take home the spa experience has been 'extremely high'. International group Espa created the bath and skincare line with blends of essential oils. The collection also includes candles, oil burners and TeaSpa infusions ($85). The Oriental Salt Scrub ($265) is made with essence of frangipani, jasmine, ylang ylang and patchouli, while the Oriental Bath Oil ($350) contains macadamia and kukui nut oils. Available from the beauty salon at the Mandarin, Macau.

Hollywood glamour

Yves Saint Laurent has created a new fragrance - Cinema - and an advertisement worthy of being shown in one. The Cinema bottle is designed to be both a sculpture and a jewel. Inspired by the Parisian sculptor Line Vautrin, the bottle is crowned with a golden, satin-finished square with the YSL logo on top. With notes of almond tree blossom, amaryllis and amber, Cinema ($1,000/15ml; $620/90ml and $310/35ml for eau de parfum) is a floral scent with a hint of vanilla. A range of glittering body products is also being released to complement the eau de parfum. Available at Lane Crawford and Sogo.