Steamcream Moisturizer arrives in town
Big news for beauty buffs: Steamcream moisturizer has just arrived in town. Steamcream has been causing a stir in the UK and Japan, where it’s being touted as a gentle yet effective moisturizer for the entire body—including the face.
Drop It
Get dolled up for the weekend by dropping into Drop for its weekly “Moet and Manicures” night. Held every Thursday, $200 gets you a glass of Moet et Chandon, plus a professional OPI manicure in any shade you like. The event is popular though, so be sure to book in advance. Manicures? Moet? Why, that’s just a few of my favorite things! Add a kitten wearing an orange peel helmet into the mix and I’m in heaven.
Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2543-8856
Steaming Hot
Big news for beauty buffs: Steamcream moisturizer has just arrived in town. Steamcream has been causing a stir in the UK and Japan, where it’s being touted as a gentle yet effective moisturizer for the entire body—including the face. It’s also said to be suitable for all skin types. Steamcream uses ingredients such as glycerin, orange flower water and almond oil to sooth and soften the skin, and the company is also proud of its eco-friendly, vegan credentials. Right now the product comes in 12 limited edition, brightly colored tins. A perfect stocking stuffer or an on-the-go rescue remedy for dry skin. $138, available from Seibu and Harvey Nichols. Steamcream hotline: 2268-8732
If watching all our top sportsmen do their thing at the Asian Games has inspired you to work toward althetic greatness, then you might want to check out these marathon workshops that are being held at Pure on Dec 5 and 12. The hour-long classes will take you though training plans, running mechanics, runners’ clothing and equipment, and race strategy. The workshop is free to all Hong Kong residents aged 18 and up. Book online at www.pure-fit.com/scm, or visit a Pure Fitness counter.
English workshop Dec 5, 4-5pm, Pure Fitness Admiralty, L1, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Admiralty, 8129-2228
Chinese workshop, Dec 12, 4-5pm, Pure Fitness Langham Place, 7/F, Langham Place Office Tower, 8 Argyle St., Mong Kok, 8129-2828
Spa with Ma
Because I am the living embodiment of filial piety, I decided that it was high time I took Mama Fung for an afternoon of girly pampering. She had to go pick up some curtains over the border in Shenzhen, so on Sunday I left M gallantly fixing up runners at the “Stride for a Cure” event and traveled up to the Special Economic Zone for a fun day of shopping, spa and a mind-bending brunch in the “no-smoking” section of the buffet at the Shangri-La. But no terrifying, triad-run foot massage factory for us—we checked into the Ritz-Carlton in Futian for a first-class, ultra-luxurious treatment. The spa there is seriously five-star, with plunge pools, steam rooms and HUGE treatment areas. Having never tried a two-therapist treatment, I went for their signature Harmony massage (90 minutes, RMB1,680), where two therapists work with Beijing Olympics-like synchronization, starting at your head and feet, and then moving to your left and right sides to smooth away the day’s haggling-induced stresses. Mum had a Tropical signature massage (90 mins, RMB850), which combines shiatsu, lomi lomi, deep tissue and Thai massage techniques—with a touch of hot stone therapy. We’ll never be able to look at Queen Spa quite the same way again. 116 Fuhua San Rd., Futian District, Shenzhen, 86-755-2222-2222