When extra hydration is required, serums can do the trick. Packed with active ingredients to battle the signs of ageing, these lightweight products will give your skin a boost.
MTM's Custom-Blended Lifting Essence (HK$2,180/30ml) uses Japanese sasa bamboo extract and silver needle white hair tea extract - potent antioxidants - to fight free radicals and protect collagen structure. Apply day and night and use under a moisturiser. Available from MTM Skincare Centres, including those in Central Building, 1 Pedder Street, Central; Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong; and AIA Plaza, 18 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Hotline: 2811 5885.
Natura Bisse's Diamond Drops (HK$2,100/25ml) are made with marine DNA and formulated to shield skin from the environment. This serum was designed to be applied after moisturiser to create a transepidermal film and 'seal in' the ingredients. From Lane Crawford stores in IFC Mall, Central; Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; and Times Square, Causeway Bay.
Mineral Care's SPA Essential Serum (HK$400/35ml) contains 'time control rejuvenating complex', a synergy of Dead Sea minerals, green tea and artemia - an algae with regenerative properties. Quickly absorbed, this helps reduce dehydration and diminish the depth of wrinkles. Available from Mineral Care, 1/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay.