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Suzanne Harrison

Origins' Gloomaway grapefruit body mist (HK$250/118ml; left) features grapefruit essential oil with field mint and sweet orange. Grapefruit essential oil is said to produce uplifting emotions. Available from City'super, the Origins store in IFC Mall and Log-on, Festival Walk.

Lavera's organic anti-ageing sunscreen SPF15 (HK$179/50ml) is made from organic titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and scatters and reflects UV rays from the skin. It also contains the moisturising hyaluronic acid and organic aloe vera and is suitable for sensitive skin. Available from Watsons, Three Sixty, Landmark, Mannings and Wing On in Sheung Wan.

Marc Jacobs' trio of summer fragrances, Splash - in lemon, rain and cucumber scents (HK$630/300ml; top) - evoke the fresh, zingy, lively fragrances associated with a summer's day. They're refreshing and easy-going. Available from Harvey Nichols, Lane Crawford and Sogo in Causeway Bay.

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Biotherm's new Spot Targeter (HK$390/15ml; below left) contains phytomarine extract, vitamin C and the brand's D-tox complex, and has an ultra-light texture that penetrates the skin quickly. Apply a drop directly onto each dark spot, morning and night. Available from the Biotherm store, Shop 1093, Elements, Tsim Sha Tsui.

Bernard Cassiere's new Sun Series includes face and body protective cream SPF30 (HK$420/150ml) to inhibit the generation of free radicals, deflect UV rays and strengthen elastic tissue and DNA using extracts of apple and orange. It's a great all-in-one. Available from the Bernard Cassiere shop, 203, 2/F Causeway Bay Plaza.

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Chanel's Chance Eau Fraiche foaming shower gel (HK$310/200ml; left) is a fresh, fragrant formula dominated by zesty citron and jasmine absolute. From Chanel counters.

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