Kathy's Family is an organic brand. Its new product, Kathy's Brother Dale's Shea Butter Balm (top right, HK$89/50ml), contains organic shea butter, and olive and coconut oils infused with herbs and flowers. It's great for cracked skin on cuticles, heels and even lips. Available from Global Essence, Unit A, G/F, 25 Caine Road, Central.
Estee Lauder's Vita-Mineral makeup SPF10 foundation (second right, HK$280/30ml) is one of the latest additions to the brand's Nutritious line. It is said to protect skin by using antioxidants - pomegrantate oil extract, vitamins C and E, iron and magnesium. It gives natural-looking coverage. Apply after moisturising and blend outwards from the nose, cheeks, chin and brow. From Estee Lauder counters.
DKNY's Be Delicious Fresh Blossom scent (bottom right, HK$620/100ml eau de parfum, HK$250/shower gel) blends sparkling grapefruit, cassis and apricot with sheer muguet, petal rose and the summer favourite: jasmine. The apple finish remains, joined by a base note of blond wood in a fresh update of the original. Available from Sogo and Lane Crawford in Causeway Bay, city'super in Harbour City, and Apita in Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing.
Ralph Lauren's Romance Always Yours (HK$2,800/15ml limited-edition parfum, HK$480/50ml elixir de parfum spray) is a more complex formulation than the original Romance created 10 years ago. It features top notes of sun goddess rose, yellow freesia and ginger with elevated mid-notes of lotus flower, white violet and fresh daylily to end on a musky, patchouli note. Available from the Ralph Lauren boutiques at The Peninsula hotel, TST, Prince's Building and The Landmark, Central, and from Lane Crawford, Canton Road.
India Hicks' Milky Bath (second left, HK$295/250ml) softens bath water as you soak in the scents of an island night (not Hong Kong Island). Milk proteins and silk amino acids are said to smooth the skin as evening primrose, coconut and mango oils nourish and condition. Available from Crabtree & Evelyn stores at Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, The Landmark, Central, and Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, TST, among other outlets. 3 Lab M cream (HK$2,000/60ml) is for stressed skin and is said to increase cellular turnover while giving skin a radiant glow. It's infused with Nano-Claire GY, a 'cosmetic grade bioengineered growth protein [that] works as a hormone replacement therapy' for skin, ultimately reducing wrinkles. From Harvey Nichols.
