Those in the know give more time to hydrating skin in winter, with beauty therapists stressing different seasons require different skincare routines. Try some of these to restore moisture during the cooler months.
1. Roseactive is a salon brand new to Hong Kong. This smoothing cream contains something called b-like, a 'natural' form of Botox. It's priced at $1,250 and is available from Classic Beaute, room C, 23/F, Guangdong Tours Centre, 18 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay.
2. The Facial Treatment Serum ($195) by Korean skincare brand M-10 contains active ingredients that smooth and even your skin tone. Available from the Face Shop, Times Square, Causeway Bay.
3. Estee Lauder's Re-Nutriv Re-creation night cream comes as part of a duo, with a day cream also hyped as one of the most luxurious and effective anti-ageing products the company produces. It comes at a price, however: the two cost $7,050. Available from all Estee Lauder counters.
4. MTM makes custom-blended creams, eye lotions and masks, depending on your skin type and needs. The Japanese brand uses active plant extracts and antioxidants to create gentle, soothing products for all skin types. This mask is $580/55ml, from the MTM store, 11 Pak Sha Road,
Causeway Bay.