Guerlain's new Insolence portable spray (HK$445, 20ml x 2, below) is a handbag-sized, jewel-encased scent that allows you to refresh while on the run. The hand-crafted metallic flacon has a modern, no-fuss appeal that's ideal for the busy woman about town. Available from all Guerlain counters.
Get ready for summer with the new, limited-edition Lacoste Hot Play scent for men (HK$393/75ml, HK$509/125ml, shower gel HK$161/150ml). It's described as a warm, stimulating fragrance that combines notes of black pepper, papyrus roots, ivy leaves, musk and sipo wood. Available from Sasa stores.
Chantecaille's Luxe Lip Care Kit (HK$950, right) contains products to plump, soothe, condition and redefine lips throughout the day. The three products - the Lip Potion, Lip Screen and Counter Fill - come in a stylish titanium pouch. The Lip Potion is a whipped-like formula said to protect lips for greater softness. It's rich in macadamia oil, shea butter, vitamin E and aloe. Extracts of rose and lavender keep lips smooth. The Lip Screen has SPF15, making it ideal for beach or ski weekend getaways, and contains a blend of rose and honey. The Contour Fill is designed to fill the lines around the edges of the mouth. Available from Lane Crawford, Seibu, and Joyce Beauty stores.
Lavera is also tackling dry and sun-damaged lips with three new balms (HK$50 each). These contain organic oils and waxes, shea butter, vitamin C and extracts of summer fruits. The Lips Care Repair + Vitamins contains organic sea buckthorn and is high in vitamins C and E. The company says it works fast on cracked lips. The Lips Shimmer Soft Rose includes shimmering rose mineral for a subtle pink tone without sticky gloss. The Lips Fruit Strawberry is a sweet blend of all-natural, oily strawberry fragrances. Available from Watsons Pure Beauty, Times Square, Causeway Bay, Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing, and Queen's Road Central.
Vidi Vici's spring collection, Secret Blossom, includes the Dazzling Gloss and Gloss (HK$310), a double-ended lip gloss that comes in two tones - pink and hot pink - and peach and cherry. The Bold Eye Liner (HK$220) in Pink Puff can be applied to the inner rim of the lower lashes to give the illusion of bigger, brighter eyes. The Eye Shadow Shimmer Creams (HK$230) come in three shades - pale yellow, beige and pastel green. All have a soft shimmer and stay on as long as a powder shadow. The Lunch Box Cheek Gloss (HK$240) gives a sheer wash of colour to finish off the look. It comes in Cashmere Coral and Rose Blossom. Available from Joyce Beauty.
