La Mer's SPF18 Fluid ($600/ 50ml) is a water-light fluid that's said to capture beneficial light while diverting potentially damaging light. Designed for daily use, it provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Also, Creme de la Mer has created the Ideal Beginnings travel pack ($2,500). The collection includes Creme de la Mer (30ml), Whitening Essence (9ml), Whitening Lotion (125ml), Cleansing Foam (75ml), SPF Fluid (50ml), Refining Facial (5ml) and a cotton towel and hair band. Available at Lane Crawford, IFC Mall, Pacific Place and Canton Road.
Laura Mercier's new Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser ($345/45ml) is a hydrating formula that softens the skin while controlling oil production. It also offers SPF20 protection and is long-wearing for those on the go. Available from Lane Crawford at the IFC Mall, Pacific Place, Times Square, and Canton Road.
Smashbox Cosmetics has introduced the Watercolours Collection, which features sheer washes of colour from lips to eyes and cheeks. Designed to look cool in hot weather, the range includes the Colour Wash Eye Pencil ($145), the Colour Cast Double-ended Lash Tint and Mascara ($185), which is said to be a non-stick, long-lasting formula, the Tinted Treatment Lipsticks ($160) and Skin Tint ($240) for natural, subtle colour for cheeks and lips.
Smashbox was created by Dean and Davis Factor, the great-grandsons of makeup leader Max Factor. Available from Langham Place, Extravaganza APM Mall, and Causeway Bay Plaza One.
Essie Nails has introduced its 2006 summer collection - six bright shades, including crimson, lilac and pink peony. Essie says they complement the season's fashion colours of melon, chocolate brown, vanilla, silvery grey and violet. Each bottle is $120. Or get the mini set, which contains four 5ml bottles for $190. Available from NailTech Professional (HK), Unit 2202-03, 22/F Queen's Place, 74 Queen's Road Central. Inquiries: 2139 0014
Bond No 9's Eau de New York ($1,872/100ml) is described as a 'racy, all-purpose day scent',
