Diesel's Only the Brave pour homme (left, HK$280/30ml eau de toilette, HK$370/50ml) boasts woody cedar notes, followed by amber refreshed by a note of coriander and hints of mandarin orange. Strong and modern, this is for the up and coming urbanite. Available from the Diesel Planet stores, Central, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay, and Harbour City, TST.
Revive's Cleansing Body Scrub (left, HK$780/200ml) is a dual-action exfoliator that merges a shower gel and scrub to purify pores and lift dead surface skin cells. Using jojoba wax beads, Bora Bora white sand and bamboo grains, this luxurious option can be used every day as it also hydrates thanks to olive oil and shea butter. Available from Joyce Beauty.
L'Occitane's Clarifying Rice Mask (near right, HK$240/75ml) uses the healing and soothing properties of red rice and three types of natural clays to calm and detoxify combination skin. Ideal for humid weather and good value. From all L'Occitane stores.
SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence (HK$795/150ml) uses a patented ingredient called pitera, a naturally occurring liquid used in the making of sake in Japan. Beauty experts noticed that the elderly women working in the breweries had ultra-soft skin on their hands, which were in contact with sake fermentation. So scientists isolated the 'miracle' ingredient into a single blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids said to regenerate the appearance of skin by promoting the renewal of the outer layer. Available from Lane Crawford, Ocean Centre, TST.
Evian's Brumisateur Beauty (below right, limited-edition) facial sprays (HK$56/300ml, HK$44/150ml, HK$26/50ml) are to be applied before skincare products for better penetration of active ingredients, after cleansing to 'neutralise the effect of tap water' and to dampen an eye-shadow brush for easier application. With quirky sketches by French illustrator 'Coco', they are a handy travel companion. Available from Bonjour and SaSa, among other beauty stores.
Guerlain's Volga Princess Eyes and Lips Palette (bottom, HK$560, limited- edition) makes the ideal gift for the glamorista. The autumn shades are housed in a stylish mirrored case for touch-ups on the go. From all Guerlain counters.
