There may not be one sun-loving person out there who hasn't had a bad fake tan experience. Solglo, from Britain, gets close to being the best for its no-fuss application. It only took about 15 minutes, barely had that muddy after-smell and there weren't any orange dots on toes or between fingers. Even clothes put on immediately afterwards were un-marked. It's $350 (15 minutes) and for an exfoliation followed by a tan enhancer, $700 (45 minutes). From The Firm, Centrium Building, Central.
REN, a British skincare group, uses only organic ingredients and has non-greasy, naturally scented lotions and serums for all skin types. I like the lightweight, portable packaging, and its Omega-3 Nutrifying Facial Serum gives skin a boost when applied before bed. Available for $600 from Beyond Beauty at Harvey Nichols.
The best wax I've had was at The Beautiful Skin Centre, Pacific Place, primarily because it now uses the popular Caron waxes, used in spas all over Australia. Problems with ingrown hairs and rashes are commonplace for most women after waxing - but not after this one. They don't, however, wax faces. A Brazilian costs $540 and takes about 35 minutes.
Aromatherapy Associates makes bath oils, but one in particular - the De-Stress Muscle Bath and Shower Oil - can also be rubbed into aching joints while in the shower to reduce swelling associated with back pain, for example. It smells so good the problem is trying not to use it daily. From the Mandarin Landmark Spa in Central for $452.
Last but not least, Ultraceuticals' C-10 Serum (far left) is a potent antioxidant with vitamin C and L-ascorbic acid in a stable, easily absorbed moisturising gel.
Put it on at night under a moisturiser. It soothes, softens and also works on fine lines. From Beauty by Su, 12/F, 48 Queen's Road Central.