Keeping skin moisturised day and night is imperative, even when the weather is humid. Here are a few of the latest heavy-duty - and practical - hydrating products.
1. Elemis' exotic frangipani monoi moisture melt oil ($370/100ml) smells sweet and rehydrates dry, tired skin. Available from Lane Crawford stores and Joyce Beauty.
2. Sjal's Cela Intuitif ($2,220/100ml) is an active, lightweight moisturiser that is said to fight the effects of photo-ageing by encouraging cellular renewal. Its vitamin-enriched formula aims to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and to soothe and energise the skin. Available from Joyce Beauty.
3. Christian Dior's HydrAction deep hydration refreshing spray ($195/100ml) refreshes parched skin with a light mist that contains Dior's Aquacapt complex, designed to renew the surface layers of the skin. It also helps make-up stay on longer. Available from the Dior boutique in Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, and counters in Lane Crawford stores.
4. Elemis' SOS emergency cream ($780/50ml) is an ultra-rich lotion for those with sensitive complexions prone to redness and dry, itchy patches. It's also great for sunburned skin. It contains myrrh, meadowsweet, willow, patchouli, eucalyptus and lavender. Available from the Elemis Day Spa, 9/F, Century Court, 1 D'Aguilar Street, Central.
5. Methode Jeanne Piaubert's Hydroscience 3G intensive moisturising fluid ($495/50ml) contains a complex with seven moisturising agents, which protects against environmental damage and pollution - ideal for city dwellers. Available from the MJP Institut, 18/F, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, or the MJP boutique, IFC Mall, Central.