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Dior Unveils First Images of Yara Shahidi as Global Brand Ambassador

Back in July 2021, Dior named actress, model, and activist Yara Shahidi as its global ambassador for beauty and fashion. Recently, the French House has finally unveiled Shahidi's first images as part of the 'Forever Sisterhood' beauty campaign. 

All you Need to Know about the Dior 'Forever Sisterhood' Campaign

Yara Shahidi in the Campaign

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Dior Beauty announced the news in an Instagram post, saying: “A NEW GENERATION FOREVER IS COMING…Dior Global Brand Ambassador @YaraShahidi, award-winning actress, producer, and inspiring change agent, is now part of the Forever sisterhood movement as a new face alongside @NataliePortman.” Shahidi too shared the development with her followers on Instagram.

Shahidi will join many other eminent Dior ambassadors, including Natalie Portman, Cara Delevingne, Golshifteh Farahani and Li Bingbing, for the campaign.

This isn’t her First Collaboration with Dior

Even though the Dior Forever Sisterhood campaign will be the star’s first-ever with the brand as global ambassador, this isn’t the first time she has collaborated with Dior.

In 2021, she was brought onboard for the Dior Stands with Women — a special campaign created by Charlize Theron, comprising series and videos, to mark International Women’s Day.

Natalie Portman, Li Bingbing, Dilone, Kim Yuna, India Mahdavi and Leila Slimani were also part of this campaign.

Shahidi wearing Dior at Various Events

Yara Shahidi in Dior
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In the past, Shahidi has never failed to stun us whenever she has adorned a Dior gown at events. At the 2021 Met Gala, she painted a pretty picture in a heavily beaded tan Dior gown, complete with a trained veil.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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At the 2021 Emmy Awards, she looked nothing less than a goddess in an electric green off-the-shoulder gown by Dior. The actress has never failed to make a statement with her looks and continues to do with her sartorial choices.

(Main and Featured image: @yarashahidi/Instagram)

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12 Female Artists Come Together to Reimagine the Miss Dior Fragrance

The exhibition, located at Monsieur Dior’s former home of Le Château de La Colle Noire, pays homage to one of the most celebrated perfumes.

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Dior Beauty Launches First Facial Suite in Asia

Dior Beauty launches its first ever standalone facial suite in Asia. Inviting you to go on a welcome respite from city-living.

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5 of Our Favourite Beauty Products of 2020

From ground-breaking serums to exclusive facials and fragrances, we've rounded up some of our the top beauty products of 2020.

Christian Breton Liftox serum

top beauty products of 2020

Christian Breton's eye priority range has been of utmost help this year. Inspired by cryotherapy, Christian Breton uses cold temperatures to reduce under-eye circles and wrinkles to rejuvenate fatigued eye areas. In particular, the Liftox serum, an eye lifting serum which instantly detoxifies and revives the eye area contains a new innovative formula that neutralises pollutants and strengthens the skin barrier throughout the day. It also contains vitamin C which reduces eye bags and the appearance of the signs of ageing from the very first use.

Dior Gold Edition Couture Cushion

top beauty products of 2020

Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion, the on-the-go long wearing and skin-caring foundation has released a new couture case in a limited edition for the season: the Diormania Gold Edition. With its 24-hour wear, the cushion is an ideal solution to perfect and refresh one’s complexion at any time of day. The skin is weightlessly mattified and glows with natural, lasting radiance all day long. Now who wouldn’t need that?

LifeHub Hydration Boost Facial

top beauty products of 2020

LifeHub’s Hydration Boost Facial uses Iontophoresis (IP), an electrotherapy treatment for deep-cleansing and deep-nourishing of your facial skin. Due to its rapid penetration, your skin is infused with the chosen beneficial nutrients effectively, restoring the natural skin with an immediate radiance boost. This non-invasive treatment is based on the microcurrent ion through high frequency vibration, replenishing human biological energy to help the deep penetration of skin care products. Lifehub uses NCTC + X-DNA serum which contains 37 minerals, vitamins and amino acids that are essential for the skin, resulting in a tighter, firmer and more radiant complexion.

La Prairie Platinum Rare Collection

La Prairie’s Platinum Rare collection rejuvenates the skin like no other. Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr Paul Niehans, also known as the Father of Cellular Therapy, the essence of the Platinum Rare Collection is based on the ground-breaking rejuvenating therapies that were developed at the Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland, more than 80 years ago. The skin’s natural rejuvenating power is based on a coordinated effort of skin cells within all the layers of the skin, which creates a network of interconnected processes for rejuvenation. While La Prairie’s previous platinum peptide mainly activated collagen production, the new Platinum Multi-Peptide goes beyond mere collagen production activation to strengthen the skin barrier, improve its moisture balance as well as enhance cellular longevity to keep your skin looking young.

Loubiworld Fragrance Collection

Christian Louboutin has collaborated with Hélène Tran, whose ethereal designs echo both the poetry and humour of each universe. As if pulled out of a magician’s scarlet hat, each bottle lacquered with red is crowned with a fantastical cap, and each fragrance is a personal story from the creator. Our favourite is the Loubikiss, which is an ode to eternal love and is a bouquet of jasmine, tuberose and mask. “Loubikiss is addictive, almost narcotic. It makes its presence known, but there’s a lightness. It’s persistent, but without overpowering,” said Christian Louboutin.

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Beauty Secrets to Keep Fresh Faced This Christmas

Christmas, with its social activities and abrupt change in weather, is a critical time for the skin. We explore the latest party make-up and transformative skincare to keep you fresh faced and looking great this season.

Beauty experts all know that make-up applies better to skin that’s hydrated, nourished and well taken care of. But the late nights, partying and drinking of the festive season mean that usual skincare routines come under strain. Fortunately, this autumn has seen the release of two advanced skincare lines by La Prairie and Dior that are designed to prevent the ageing skin due to fine lines from dehydration, dark circles from long nights and dullness from lack of sleep.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr Paul Niehans, also known as the “father of cellular therapy”, the essence of La Prairie’s Platinum Rare Collection is based on ground-breaking rejuvenation therapies developed at the Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland, more than 80 years ago. The skin’s natural rejuvenating power draws on a coordinated effort of cells within all its layers that creates a network of interconnected processes for rejuvenation. Due to this interconnectedness, activation of one will trigger the other, though with age or lack of sleep, this natural rejuvenating capacity decreases.

[caption id="attachment_212981" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Fresh faced La Prairie's Platinum Rare cream[/caption]

To counteract this, La Prairie has identified five key rejuvenating processes in the skin and acts on them, triggering many further important rejuvenating processes with two active ingredients: the patented Exclusive Cellular Complex and the exclusive Platinum Multi-Peptide. Specifically developed for the Platinum Rare Collection, the new Platinum Multi-Peptide is a tight complex of three different peptides attached to spherical platinum particles designed to trigger rejuvenating cellular activities. While La Prairie’s previous platinum peptide mainly activated collagen production, the new Platinum Multi-Peptide goes beyond that, strengthening the skin barrier, improving its moisture balance and enhancing cellular longevity to keep you fresh-faced for Christmas.

[caption id="attachment_212982" align="aligncenter" width="734"] Dior's L'Or de Vie cream[/caption]

Wine may be a staple at this time of year, but little did we know it can also be a holy grail for skin in the form of Dior’s L’Or de Vie cream and La Cure serum. Conceived at the famed Château d’Yquem, L’Or de Vie is formulated around a unique and exclusive ingredient: the Yquem sap. Year after year, the vineyard delivers a wine considered to be one of the greatest in the world. Dior science has been studying wine and its secrets for more than 30 years, and after discovering the unique life force of the Yquem vineyards in 2007, it formulated L’Or de Vie, which infuses skin with long-lasting youthfulness. A powerful antioxidant, Yquem’s multiple enzymes and mechanisms linked to ageing and cellular oxidation lend it extraordinary anti-ageing powers. In addition, La Cure comes with two golden massage drops that enhance its power during a deep sweeping massage developed by Dior Institut experts, whose thermal-memory material drains and decongests when used with cold water and charges up with relaxing heat under the effects of hot water. As intense as a spa experience, the massage leaves muscles deeply relaxed and the skin glowing with renewed youth, perfect after a long night out.

[caption id="attachment_212983" align="aligncenter" width="763"]Fresh faced Dior's La Cure serum[/caption]

Tiredness always shows in the eyes first. Another lesser-known but noteworthy newcomer to the skincare game in Hong Kong is Christian Breton, whose eye-priority range has captured our attention. Inspired by cryotherapy, Christian Breton uses cold temperatures to reduce under-eye circles and wrinkles to rejuvenate fatigued eye areas. In particular, the Liftox serum, an eye-lifting serum that instantly detoxifies and revives the eye area, contains a new innovative formula that neutralises pollutants and strengthens the skin barrier throughout the day. The skin around the eyes is three to five times thinner than on the rest of your face and contains less collagen and fewer fibres; as a result, its microcirculation is slower, which inevitably affects the eye area. However, Liftox contains vitamin C, which reduces eye bags and the appearance of the signs of ageing from the very first use.

[caption id="attachment_212984" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Laura Mercier's Pièce de Résistance palette[/caption]

As for make-up, Laura Mercier’s luxurious new double palette – aptly called Pièce de Résistance – features the perfect selection of face colours you need to create a flawless party look. The palette includes 15 eyeshadows, ranging from sheer and shimmering to high-drama deep pigments, as well as a curated trio of bronzer, blush and highlighter to illuminate cheeks in universally flattering shades and a sleek removable mirror that separates each palette. Another stunning palette is Byredo’s latest line of eyeshadows with five colours. Each compact features five pressed-powder colours with three different finishes: matte, metallic and ultra-glitter. Lightweight and long-lasting, with easy-to-blend textures, the palette encourages the wearer to apply with the fingertips, with each of the five colours reflecting the five fingers. Intense, pure and radiant, the colours are housed in a distinctive metal “raindrop” compact that’s both glamorous and ergonomic.

[caption id="attachment_212985" align="aligncenter" width="668"]Fresh faced Byredo's eyeshadow palette[/caption]

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Beauty Secrets to Keep Fresh Faced This Christmas

Christmas, with its social activities and abrupt change in weather, is a critical time for the skin. We explore the latest party make-up and transformative skincare to keep you fresh faced and looking great this season.

Beauty experts all know that make-up applies better to skin that’s hydrated, nourished and well taken care of. But the late nights, partying and drinking of the festive season mean that usual skincare routines come under strain. Fortunately, this autumn has seen the release of two advanced skincare lines by La Prairie and Dior that are designed to prevent the ageing skin due to fine lines from dehydration, dark circles from long nights and dullness from lack of sleep.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr Paul Niehans, also known as the “father of cellular therapy”, the essence of La Prairie’s Platinum Rare Collection is based on ground-breaking rejuvenation therapies developed at the Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland, more than 80 years ago. The skin’s natural rejuvenating power draws on a coordinated effort of cells within all its layers that creates a network of interconnected processes for rejuvenation. Due to this interconnectedness, activation of one will trigger the other, though with age or lack of sleep, this natural rejuvenating capacity decreases.

[caption id="attachment_212981" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Fresh faced La Prairie's Platinum Rare cream[/caption]

To counteract this, La Prairie has identified five key rejuvenating processes in the skin and acts on them, triggering many further important rejuvenating processes with two active ingredients: the patented Exclusive Cellular Complex and the exclusive Platinum Multi-Peptide. Specifically developed for the Platinum Rare Collection, the new Platinum Multi-Peptide is a tight complex of three different peptides attached to spherical platinum particles designed to trigger rejuvenating cellular activities. While La Prairie’s previous platinum peptide mainly activated collagen production, the new Platinum Multi-Peptide goes beyond that, strengthening the skin barrier, improving its moisture balance and enhancing cellular longevity to keep you fresh-faced for Christmas.

[caption id="attachment_212982" align="aligncenter" width="734"] Dior's L'Or de Vie cream[/caption]

Wine may be a staple at this time of year, but little did we know it can also be a holy grail for skin in the form of Dior’s L’Or de Vie cream and La Cure serum. Conceived at the famed Château d’Yquem, L’Or de Vie is formulated around a unique and exclusive ingredient: the Yquem sap. Year after year, the vineyard delivers a wine considered to be one of the greatest in the world. Dior science has been studying wine and its secrets for more than 30 years, and after discovering the unique life force of the Yquem vineyards in 2007, it formulated L’Or de Vie, which infuses skin with long-lasting youthfulness. A powerful antioxidant, Yquem’s multiple enzymes and mechanisms linked to ageing and cellular oxidation lend it extraordinary anti-ageing powers. In addition, La Cure comes with two golden massage drops that enhance its power during a deep sweeping massage developed by Dior Institut experts, whose thermal-memory material drains and decongests when used with cold water and charges up with relaxing heat under the effects of hot water. As intense as a spa experience, the massage leaves muscles deeply relaxed and the skin glowing with renewed youth, perfect after a long night out.

[caption id="attachment_212983" align="aligncenter" width="763"]Fresh faced Dior's La Cure serum[/caption]

Tiredness always shows in the eyes first. Another lesser-known but noteworthy newcomer to the skincare game in Hong Kong is Christian Breton, whose eye-priority range has captured our attention. Inspired by cryotherapy, Christian Breton uses cold temperatures to reduce under-eye circles and wrinkles to rejuvenate fatigued eye areas. In particular, the Liftox serum, an eye-lifting serum that instantly detoxifies and revives the eye area, contains a new innovative formula that neutralises pollutants and strengthens the skin barrier throughout the day. The skin around the eyes is three to five times thinner than on the rest of your face and contains less collagen and fewer fibres; as a result, its microcirculation is slower, which inevitably affects the eye area. However, Liftox contains vitamin C, which reduces eye bags and the appearance of the signs of ageing from the very first use.

[caption id="attachment_212984" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Laura Mercier's Pièce de Résistance palette[/caption]

As for make-up, Laura Mercier’s luxurious new double palette – aptly called Pièce de Résistance – features the perfect selection of face colours you need to create a flawless party look. The palette includes 15 eyeshadows, ranging from sheer and shimmering to high-drama deep pigments, as well as a curated trio of bronzer, blush and highlighter to illuminate cheeks in universally flattering shades and a sleek removable mirror that separates each palette. Another stunning palette is Byredo’s latest line of eyeshadows with five colours. Each compact features five pressed-powder colours with three different finishes: matte, metallic and ultra-glitter. Lightweight and long-lasting, with easy-to-blend textures, the palette encourages the wearer to apply with the fingertips, with each of the five colours reflecting the five fingers. Intense, pure and radiant, the colours are housed in a distinctive metal “raindrop” compact that’s both glamorous and ergonomic.

[caption id="attachment_212985" align="aligncenter" width="668"]Fresh faced Byredo's eyeshadow palette[/caption]

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Dior Further Elevates Its Revolutionary Anti-aging Formula L’Or de Vie

Dior L’Or de Vie

Conceived in Château Yquem, Dior’s L’Or de Vie La Crème and L’Or de Vie La Cure 2019, launching this December, are formulated with an elevated version of the Yquem sap, the most precious ingredient in the Dior Gardens that makes them unique and remarkably effective.

An embodiment of French luxury, Château d’Yquem is a unique vineyard located in the Bordeaux region of France that transcends centuries with the highest level of excellence. The magic of this location and its invaluable heritage are coupled with the benefits of the long-lasting cultivation methods and the exclusive sap that runs through the heart of the vine, the inspiration behind Dior's groundbreaking masterpiece.

In 2007, after more than 30 years of research, Dior Science discovered the unique life force of the Yquem vineyards, and created L’Or de Vie, the precious skincare line that infuses the epidermis with the full power of Yquem, creating extraordinary long-lasting reinvigorating effects.

Now, after the success and praise that L’Or de Vie obtained thanks to its revolutionary approach, Dior Science has further elevated its quest for excellence in L’Or de Vie La Crème and a new 2019 vintage of L’Or de Vie La Cure with a super-concentrated formula of the Yquem sap, a youthful elixir for the skin.

 

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As a powerful antioxidant that targets 200 longevity factors, L’Or de Vie acts on many mechanisms and enzymes connected to aging and the oxidation of cells, creating long-lasting youthfulness. Remarkably, Dior Science has succeeded in extracting the powerful attributes of the Yquem sap by harvesting the vine shoots at the beginning of each spring and drying them over a period of at least six months to achieve the maximum molecular richness of this precious elixir. After 17 essential purification and extraction stages, the Dior experts are able to double the concentration of Yquem sap in L’Or de Vie La Crème. The final product is a formulation that is 94% composed of natural-origin and sustainable ingredients that are respectful of every type of skin.

Each year, L’Or de Vie is also accompanied by a new vintage of La Cure. A Dior skincare crown jewel in a limited edition, this 2019 vintage provides radical action to tackle all signs of aging including wrinkles, firmness, radiance, hydration and evenness. A three-month treatment with a formula that contains 88% natural-origin ingredients combining the highest concentration of the Yquem sip molecular richness, it infuses the skin with its unique formula leaving the skin already luminous and changed after a month of application.

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A self-assessment conducted by 32 women after three months of using La Cure vintage 2019 shows the incredible powers of this product. According to the data provided, wrinkles decreased of approximately 19%, while radiance (+53%), hydration (+76%), smoothness (+54%), and firmness (+54%) were remarkably improved.

Carefully crafted in the House of Dior ateliers, the three wax-stamped bottles containing La Cure are sealed with golden thread, in a recapitulation of the knot of vine shoots at the Yquem vines. Alongside them lie two golden massage drops to enhance the power of La Cure during a deep massage treatment developed by the Dior Institut’s experts. When used with cold water, the drops’ thermal memory material decongests and drains, while it charges up with relaxing heat under the effects of hot water.

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New In: June 2020 Beauty Favourites to Beat the Summer Heat

This month, we’re introducing our favourite newly launched products to add to your beauty arsenal. From your holy grail must-haves to the industry’s latest and greatest, explore our roundup of everything you’ve wanted to try, and other things you never knew you needed… until now.

Hot summer days are properly setting in, and whether you love or loathe the heat, a beauty switch-up is in order. From swapping in breezier skincare to adding a gentle daily exfoliant in the shower, or experimenting with new colours for the season; here’s our definitive list of our top shelf products this June.

 

Wildsmith

New kid on the block in the beauty department is Wildsmith, the British skincare brand focused on delivering high performance products using clinically proven bioactive plant ingredients. Developed in England and making its Hong Kong debut now, Wildsmith is the first on the market that is all about radical botany and a targeted delivery system. A favourite back in its hometown, and now here, the Active Repair Platinum Booster encapsulates oxygen which is the key ingredient that helps with the metabolic process of collagen productivity and healing purposes. The platinum delivery system uses a powerful peptide that penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin which produces elastin too. This booster is great for days when feeling dehydrated or tired, as it pumps and plumps the skin with hydration for an instant surge of nutrients to the skin.
HK$1,720/30ml

 

Valmont Microbiome Series

Microbiome science is the biggest thing in skincare since hyaluronic acid. Valmont’s new Primary collection has been formulated around pre- and probiotics to promote the balance of the skin’s ecosystem. Using “friendly” skin-nurturing bacteria, the skin is fuelled with nutrients that promote cell development which leads to rejuvenated skin. The collection includes an Initial Prepping Mist, Targeted Blemish Treatment, Initial Anti-redness Repairing Serum, Initial Shooting Cream and a Rich Replenishing Balm. Our go-to is the Prepping Mist, a spray that is suitable for all skin types and can be used throughout the day (pre, during and post-makeup). The result is a feeling of instant refresh, thanks to its formulation which promotes balance in the hydrolipidic film on the skin and intercellular cement to trap hydration within the skin.
Primary Veil (Initial Prepping Mist) HK$880/150ml
Primary Solution (Targeted Blemish Treatment) HK$1,380/20ml
Primary Serum (Initial Anti-redness Repairing Serum) HK$1,540/30ml
Primary Cream (Initial Soothing Cream) HK$1,500/50ml
Primary Promade (Rich Replenishing Balm) HK$1,980/50ml

 

L'Occitane Shampoo & Conditioner

The worst hair season is upon us. Weighted down and clumped up by humidity, good hair days seem like a distant memory and are now months away. Though we are still on the lifelong quest to find that miracle product, L’Occitane’s Almond Shampoo and Conditioner doesn't do too badly. In fact, it is one of our most recent favourites. The scent is fresh, it cleanses the hair and scalp while leaving a sense of light and airy freshness, and most importantly, leaves the hair easy to comb either wet or dry. The almond oil component is a natural hair detangler, making fried and frizzled hair smoother and easier to manage.
Almond Shampoo HK$180/240ml
Almond Conditioner HK$190/240ml

 

La Prairie Concealer

Another product straight out of the Skin Caviar Complexion Lab Atelier (where all the caviar magic happens at La Prairie) is new Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer. Infused with caviar water and caviar extract for its lifting and firming properties, the serum-based formula nourishes the skin while offering the right amount of coverage. It comes with two interchangeable applicators – a cooling metal tip ring for a light massage to rid under-eye puffiness and a round-edge brush that can conceal by reaching all surfaces from any angle.
HK$1,470/6ml

 

Dior Hydra Life Matte Dew Hydration Sorbet Droplet Emulsion

To beat the summer heat, hydration is key. Dior’s answer is a concoction that combines three key actions for healthy, plump skin: hydration boost, mattifying finish and deep treatment. Using its Nobel-winning discovery of Aquaprins, Dior Science has extracted the essential proteins in Anjou to help play the role of “channels” in the skin, enabling water to circulate fluidly from one cell to another. Freshen up anytime of the day with velvety formula which not only delivers hydration, but absorbs excess sebum to keep oil and shine at bay.
HK$550/50ml

 

Clarins Everlasting Youth Fluid Foundation SPF15 / PA+++

Clarins’ best-selling Extra-Firming Cream has pretty much claimed top-shelf status since its launch two years back. Using the formula as a base, Clarins has developed a foundation to go with it, the Everlasting Youth Fluid Foundation SPF15/PA+++. Fortified with plant extracts such as chicory and red jania to tighten and lift, the foundation acts as part makeup and part skincare. The pink pear particles and soft-focus powders also help to create a luminous veil that is said to last all day even in the sun. Under extreme and unforgiving sunlight, dark spots and imperfections can also be concealed and blurred while the anti-pollution complex protects against environmental stressors.
HK$380/30ml

 

Benefit California Kissin' Colour Balm

We have been shielded behind our surgical masks for some time now, but with restrictions finally loosening up we can finally (or at least, begin to) revert back to the good old days. Fulfilling the need for hydration and colour this season, Benefit's new lip balm comes in a burst of 12 vibrant shades for summer fun. Extremely lightweight and hydrating thanks to loofah seed oil, the lips are nourished and hydrated for hours. One layer gives a natural-looking sheen, but when layered, can appear to be almost as pigmented as lipstick itself (without the drying effect). Personally, I’m enjoying the berry tone that adds a touch of colour while still appearing very natural and light.
HK$190/10g

 

Aveda Cherry Almond Body Scrub

There’s no getting around sweat and grime in the peak of summer and with that, exfoliation needs to be thorough and frequent. Aveda’s new Cherry Almond Body Scrub is the shower essential for these long, hot days. It does its job by removing dead skin cells while conditioning, smoothing and softening the skin. A mixture of fruity and floral sweetness, the playful aroma is a bright and fresh scent that’s very season-appropriate. What’s more, it uses 38 pure flower and plant essences and is cruelty-free, so you’re doing something good for the environment and your own wellbeing all at the same time.
HK$$340/200ml

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Unlocking the Secret Behind Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose

From late nights to jet lag and weather changes, the skin struggles to recover. When life rhythms change, the skin is affected – from the epidermis to the heart of the dermis. When cellular renewal slows down, dark circles, under-eye bags and fine lines appear – signs of aging that start to become noticeable. Exhausted skin often shows a deficit in nutrients and an inability to restore itself.

[caption id="attachment_192610" align="alignnone" width="1100"] Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose[/caption]

Introducing the star ingredient of Dior Prestige: Rose de Granville, a legendary wildflower that was discovered on the cliffs of Normandy. Among 250 roses rich in manganese and in essential omegas, just one will produce rosehips. Cultivated in a dedicated Dior Garden in France, the Rose de Granville grows in an open field without fertiliser, pesticides or herbicides. They’re only harvested once a year, in autumn, when they present the strongest concentrations of phytonutrients, sugars, calcium and potassium.
At the heart of Prestige skincare, Rose de Granville – both the rose flower and the rosehip – is the secret to its anti-inflammatory formulas. Test protocols suggested that the Rose de Granville demonstrated a capacity of resistance greatly superior to that of a classical rose.

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Today, Dior Science has gone one step further and made a new breakthrough. For the first time, LVMH Recherche took an interest in women who felt their skin was exhausted, stressed and sensitive to changes in weather. It was found that fatigue can induce a deficiency in potassium, essential fatty acids, and cermaides, which in turn affects the ability of skin cells to regenerate and defend themselves from oxidation.
Dior Science rose experts were able to extract all the micronutrients from the heart of the Rose de Granville. This exceedingly rare and luxurious ingredient brims with 22 perfectly pure micronutrients, such as potassium, omegas 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and manganese to boost damaged skin’s natural repairing and soothing processes.
Infused in Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose, the amalgam of micro-nutrients from the Rose de Granville acts in synergy to restore cellular energy, stop inflammation, stimulate natural soothing mechanisms and boost circulation of nutritive supplies.

As part of the Rose de Granville series, the complementing product to be used alongside Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose is the oil format, Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose. A blend of 20 micro-nutrients that act as precious gems are transmitted from flower to skin. Each bottle houses over 10,000 rose micro-pearls that are responsible for rebalancing the skin and preparing it for the serum and moisturiser in the following steps in the beauty regime. Used daily, the nutritional balance of the skin is synchronised against signs of fatigue, stress, and climate changes.

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How to add skin-rejuvenating Rose de Granville to your skincare regime:
1. Prep the skin with Prestige Le Micro-Lotion de Rose

Prep the skin with Prestige Le Micro-Lotion de Rose. Enriched with Rose de Granville minerals and oil, this micro-nutritive pre-lotion combines intense purification and lasting comfort, for long-term hydration.

2. Apply Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose to rebalance the skin

Used as a pre-serum, Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose is a facial oil that delivers the right dose of micro nutrients to the skin. It can be used daily or can be combined with Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose as an intense treatment.

3. Calm skin with Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose

Apply a generous layer of Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose to soothe, regenerate and plump the skin. Each caviar pearl is infused with precious and powerful ingredients, soft and delicate for perfect fusion with the skin. For more intensity, it can be used as a three month treatment to help exhausted skin; as a sleep mask to encourage cellular renewal and giving cells new energy; as an SOS mask to soothe, smooth, repair, and plump areas damaged by stress, weather, flights, skiing and the sun.

4. Massage Skin

Help skin recover by massaging your face from the centre outwards in a circular motion. Start at the chin and move up to the forehead, then move back to the neck.

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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Her

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching which means that you can expect heartfelt gifts from your family, friends and that special someone. Flowers and chocolates are great and all, but this year, we are providing options that most girls would really want.

 

Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion Diormania Edition 

One will never say no to makeup, especially when it's the Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion – Diormania Edition. It is adorned in the iconic Dior Oblique motif in navy. The foundation provides a matte finish along with 24-hour hydration and is skincare and makeup two-in-one. Its formula has been infused with wild pansy extract combined with a moisturising agent, as well as rose fruit extract that helps blur pores. (HK$510)

 

Chanel Black Lambskin Flap Bag 10”

An elegant iteration from the quilted version, this black Chanel sees vertical stitching that runs fully around the back and front flap. It's crafted with buttery soft lambskin, with the classic double-C logo closure. It's a classic piece fit for the classy woman in your life. (HK$27,180)

 

Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Fury

This piece is not for the faint of heart. The Audemars Piguet diamond-set spiked cuff watch is equipped with an 18-karat white gold cuff watch that features 48 gold spikes made in various height and is composed of over 4,800 individual diamonds. The design pulled inspiration from the icicles that form on buildings in wintertime in the brand's home town of Vallee d' Joux.  (Price available upon request)

 

Cinnamon Projects Rose Quartz Burner + Incense Set

The Cinnamon Projects Rose Quartz Burner + Incense Set will sure set the mood on Valentine's Day by flooding the room in the most romantic scent. This set comes complete with a rose-quartz burner, brass holder, and a 50-pack of incense sticks. (HK$2,252)

 

Prada Re-Edition 2005 Nylon and Saffiano Leather Mini Bag

By now, you will have seen this bag in your Instagram feed. There’s a reason for that. The Prada Re-Edition bag is functional, sleek and timeless. There’s a bevy of colours for you to choose from, so you can’t go wrong. (HK$5,900)

 

David Yurman Chatelaine Ring

David Yurman's Chatelaine Morganite (14mm) pavé bezel ring in 18K rose gold is simple yet elegant. After all, jewellery is something a woman can't resist. (HK$45,034)

 

LARQ Bottle

Stop with the single-use plastics and give her a LARQ bottle that's a gift to her as well as the environment. It is the world's first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. It utiliaes UV-C LED light to eliminate up to 99.9999% of bio-contaminants from your water and bottle. (HK$738)

 

Hermès Tigre Royal Fleuri Scarf 70

Since it was first unveiled back in 1937, the Hermès silk scarf has been a highly coveted item and a symbol of luxury and status. This wardrobe essential in vibrant hot pink will inject a flash of colour to any outfit. (HK$2,446)

 

Le Creuset Kitchenware 

If she likes to cook up a storm in the kitchen, then Le Creuset's kitchenware will make for the perfect gift. The enameled cast-iron cookware arrives in all sorts of colours, so all the pans, pots, dishes can be properly coordinated. (HK$698-HK$3,388)

 

 

Byredo Unnamed Limited Re-edition

If she’s into perfume, this Byredo scent is a classic that everyone should have in their collection. Plus, it's unisex if you want to share. Notes include pink pepper and gin accord accompanied by orris stem, lush violet, tree moss, and fir balsam. Write a personal message on the label with black, neon blue, green, and pink letters to make it extra special. (HK$1,850/100ml)

 

 

 

 

 

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New In: The Best Beauty Launches to Try This February

This month, we’re introducing our favourite newly launched products to add to your beauty arsenal. From your holy grail must-haves to the industry’s latest and greatest, explore our roundup of everything you’ve wanted to try, and other things you never knew you needed… until now.

 

 

Clarins Plant Gold Nutri-revitalizing Oil-emulsion

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Clarins’ newest addition to its Aromaphytocare range (an extremely popular line with a focus on essential oils and plant extracts) is the Plant Gold – a 100% natural and original formula. The design of the bottle holds blue orchid treatment oil and natural origin emulsion separately, and only when pumped does it dispel together to create a dual-texture emulsion. The freshly blended formula delivers immediate nourishment and hydration to the skin and is surprisingly lightweight and non-greasy. For a more thorough penetration, Clarins also offers a Ayuroma Touch facial experience using Aromaphytocare products to revive your skin and all your senses.

 

Derm Institute Cellular Rejuvenating Neck & Decollete Serum

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Derm Institude’s Cellular Rejuvenating Neck and Decollete Serum is the answer to firmer and tighter appearance of the often overlooked neck area. The advanced peptide complex firms skin and smooths out lines and wrinkles while re-sculpting the delicate areas below the jaw bone. Rich yet non-sticky, the formula is best used with a massage tool (gua sha or roller) to contour and lift, creating a sensual Y line of the neck.

 

Dior Diorsnow Perfect Light Compact

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To add to the Diorsnow range, Dior’s beauty line dedicated to Asian skin, is the brand’s first moisture-lock brightening compact foundation. The highly corrective formula is a perfectly smooth and even veil for the skin. The extremely fine texture fuses with the skin without absorbing its natural hydration so skin stays moisturised, soft and supple. Ingredients include Edelweiss flower petals for luminosity, white micro-pearls to mattify unwanted shine and Diorsnow brightening complex to correct yellowness and imperfections.

 

EVE LOM Rescue Peel Pads

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Recently earning the reputation as “probably the best cleanser in the world”, EVE LOM has come up with a quick on-the-go cleanser for even lazy girls. The handy Rescue Peel Pads are soaked in a potent combo of AHA, PHA and BHA acids that effectively shed built up layers of dead skin cells to reveal a smoother and brighter complexion. Acting as a gentle exfoliator, the wipes promote cell turnover for younger looking skin. It’s also one of the very few wipes on the market that conditions the skin instead of stripping it of the skin’s natural oils – thanks to its Vitamin B3 to smooth, hydrate and calm the skin. The 100% biodegradable material is an added bonus for green beauty advocates.

 

Fenty Beauty What is Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray & Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

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Fenty has been hard at work with a lot of new releases recently (Flypencil eyeliner, Snap Shadows, Precision definition brushes and Full Frontal mascara), and there’s no sign of slowing down. This month Rihanna’s beauty line is dropping three brand-new shades of its coveted Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, a conditioning non-sticky mega shine gloss and What it Dew makeup refreshing spray. A personal favourite of the entertainer, the hydration spray can be used before, during or after makeup application for a surge of instant hydration on the go.

[inline-quote author="Rihanna"]"This spray is my go-to when I need a quick pick-me-up. I can use it in so many different ways -- before makeup, after a long flight, or whenever I want to add a dewy finish to my makeup look. "[/inline-quote]

 

Gucci Rouge À Lévres Gothique Lipstick

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Lipsticks have been a big thing for Gucci this past year. Following right after its matte lipstick launch last month, comes the house’s metallic finish lip colours. The ultra pigmented shades are formulated using a carbon black pigment to create a deep undertone that is contrasted with a subtle metallic finish from its glimmering pearl extract. The collection of nine tones is inspired by iconic Hollywood movies and characters of the gilded era, so expect bold and eccentric shades best suited for special occasions and less for everyday use. To set it apart from Gucci’s existing expansive lipstick range, the Gothique collection is packaged with a black cap decorated with gold stars.

 

NARS Afterglow Collection

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It’s not our first time to rave about NARS Afterglow tinted lip balms. And based off its huge popularity, NARS has launched six new sheer shades for a little natural luminosity, a limited edition 12-shade eyeshadow palette and cheek palette. Glow is the name of the game here, with supercharged shades of warm hues for the eyes, cheeks and lips. While the whole range is to die for, what stands out is the Overlust cheek palette – with three blushes and three gel-to-powder highlighters, the unique silky texture is easy to layer and blend.

 

RéVive Supérieur Body Nightly Renewal Serum & Firming Cream

[caption id="attachment_189371" align="alignnone" width="1280"] RéVive Supérior Body Nightly Renewal Serum HK$2,100/120ml; Supérior Body Renewal Firming Cream HK$1,900/192ml[/caption]

We're not sure we remember the simpler days -- before serums were a can’t-live-without part of your skincare regimen. And with that, it was only a matter of time before the essential step made its way into our body care routine too. RéVive has always been at the forefront when it comes to luxurious skincare with a high efficacy rate, and to our delight, now we can slather our bodies with their potent formulations. The newly launched Supérior Body Nightly Renewing Serum promises to firm and tighten the body bits that need a little lift. Using its signature bio-renewal and bio-firming ingredients found in its face skincare, the fast-absorbing body serum also improves the texture and smoothness. The serum is released with as Renewal Firming Cream to be used together for maximum results.

 

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Gallery: Dior Prestige Magic Rose Event

Dior invited some of the city’s most famous mums and socialites to an exclusive lunch where they experienced the latest Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose skincare collection for the first time. Among the socialites who joined were Feiping Chang, Antonia Da Cruz, Stephanie Chai and Josephine Chiu. Guests indulged in a delicate four-course meal created especially for the event of which included a Balik salmon tartar with rose petals, and a coconut-cream dessert decorated with grapefruit-flavoured caviar pearls.

 

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