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Best Facials in Hong Kong You Should Book Right Now
A selection of multi-grape blends from single vintages -- all lending credence to every wine snob's favourite theory that Champagne is predisposed to "ageing gracefully".
For all the information that accompanies widespread internet access and the omnipresent, somewhat dogged spectre of social media, a huge chunk of drinkers remain oblivious to the decisive role lees ageing plays in the production of sparkling wine. Ditto whenever you pop a bottle of Champagne: that famously coveted regionality of bubbly, that benefits from anywhere between 2-3 years of ageing sur lie for even the most pedestrian of non-vintages.
In contrast to the EU's wider wine-producing industry (where the minimum statutory requirement is 90 days), in Champagne sufficient time spent on fermentation of flavour is deemed indispensable to the overall process. Away from the predations of light, in a CO²-rich environ that's deep underground, the wines of the Champenoise achieve a kind of miraculous metamorphosis: ageing, evolving, revealing complexities of character.
Of course, every Chef de Cave ('cellarmaster') has their own philosophy pertaining to the vicissitudes that accompany extended lees-ageing. Perhaps most controversially, Vincent Chaperon, Dom Pérignon's Chef de Cave, has long maintained that Champagne doesn't evolve linearly, but rather through a series of multi-year cycles he described as "windows of opportunity, or plenitudes". At DP, that hypothesis expresses itself in three distinct bottlings: the first comes 7-8 years after the wine has been sur lie (what most consumers will recognise as DP's signature, vintage-specific Champagne), the second requires 12-15 years, and the third when a vintage wine has matured on lees for at least two decades. Amongst the brand's devotees, the intermediate 'window' has always been popular, largely because of its association with the 'P2' label -- the most recent expression of which pivots around the famously "challenging" vintage of 2003.
Put plainly, in 2021, there are no shortage of serious Champagne houses releasing cuvées which bear the unmistakable mark of a long sleep in the cellar. In concert with grapes borne of excellent soil and weather, extended lees-ageing can bolster the cellaring potential of a given vintage 10, 20, occasionally even 30 years. At the very least? The process makes for bubbly that is delicious and eminently drinkable. Amidst the height of the Hong Kong summer, you'll find a few of my personal favourites below.
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Beauty Awards 2019: Standout Spas and Salons in Hong Kong
You’ve heard it all before: we have one only face and one body so we better treat it right. If you’re not sure where to start when the plethora of facials and spa treatments on offer in Hong Kong, we present our top picks.
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Beauty Awards 2019: The Spa Experience in the Comfort of Your Home
While we all love a good facial in the hands of a professional, it’s easier than ever to create a spa experience in the comfort of our own homes. Just choose the right product for your skin type, sit back and let the beautifying begin.
The Exfoliating Cleanser
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Dr. Barbara Strum Enzyme Cleanser (HK$550)[/caption]
There’s no point in applying a mask unless it’s on a clean, prepped surface. Dr Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanseris a fine-grained powderthat transforms into an exfoliating foam, and our choice for home-spa prep. joyce.com/beauty
The Hydrogel Mask
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111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask (HK$250)[/caption]
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The Face Masks
Dry skin? Oily skin? Sensitive, or just plain irritated? Have no fear, there’s a mask for you. And everyone else you ever met, for that matter. These are just a few favourites from the dozens we’ve tried this year.
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Apivita Prickly Pear Face Mask (HK$275)[/caption]
The thick gel texture and "express" packaging make Apivita Prickly Pear Face Mask good for beauty on the go. apivita.com
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Eve Lom Rescue Mask (HK$590)[/caption]
A farm favourite along with her cult cleanser, Eve Los Rescue Mask tackles stressed out skin with camphor, almond and honey-infused Kaolin clay. evelom.com.hk
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Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask (HK$400)[/caption]
For a quick fix on our all-too-often clogged pores, we turn to the oxygenating and foaming five-minute Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask. malinandgoetz.com.hk
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Payot Uni Skin Masque Magnétique (HK$415)[/caption]
With its rich texture and unique magnet removal system, Payout Uni Skin Masque Magnétique is fun and effective at the same time. payot.com
The Jade Roller & Guasha
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The Artistry Face Roller and Guasha Scraper Set (HK$289)[/caption]
There are devices and gadgets aplenty these days, but give usThe Artistry Face Roller and Guasha Scrapper Set and we’ll happily massage the day away. theartistry.com.hk
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What to expect at the new SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus
With their "We Love Your Skin" campaign, the spa brand will be offering treatments done with water purified in-house, and tea sommelier-curated sencha.
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What to expect at the new SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus
With their "We Love Your Skin" campaign, the spa brand will be offering treatments done with water purified in-house, and tea sommelier-curated sencha.
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5 Facials to Try in Singapore
Seek the hands of a professional or some of the newest skin technology in town.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong Presents: 3 Ways to Tone and Tighten
The Ritz-Carlton Spa’s new non-surgical facial-toning treatments unlocked.
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Beauty Expert: Ling Chan of Ling Skincare
With over 30 years dedicated to perfecting the art of skincare, New York facialist Ling Chan fuses Asian health principles with the latest technology and innovative ingredients in her treatments and line, Ling Skincare. This has seen Ling become the go-to person in NY, and her loyal following includes Madonna, Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell and […]
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