Madame beauty buys – April 2021

by Aude Camus
 
Summer is upon us and the days are definitely getting warmer in Hong Kong. First thing first, always remember to wear some sunscreen and protect your skin from the damages of the sun. Heat and humidity call for fresh scents and now is a great time to swap your winter perfume for something lighter and fresher. As we are starting to show some skin, I am sharing the perfect product to add a touch of glow here and there. And, because there is nothing like a bold and colourful make-up to further enhance a beautiful glow, here is an eye liner you might want to try this season.
 
 
SUPERGOOP – UNSEEN SUNSCREEN SPF 40

Do I really need to remind you that the sun’s rays are harmful? Wearing a sunscreen every day is the most efficient way to prevent skin cancer, damages and skin ageing. Many people choose not to wear a sunscreen every day because they think of sunscreen as an oily, thick product that can clog pores and will have you look everything but flawless. If you are one of them, you have probably never tried Supergoop. Clean and reef-safe, because protecting your skin shouldn’t harm the environment, packed with clean, skin-nourishing ingredients and delivering lightweight feels, the brand’s products wilk change the way you think about SPF.
 
This invisible and weightless antioxidant-rich SPF primer reps your skin for makeup, with its shine control formula, while providing protection from UV rays and blue light emitted from our computers and phones. A must-add to your daily routine!
 
HKD 140 for 15 ml / HKD 270 for 50 ml
Available at Sephora, in stores and online
 
 
ATELIER COLOGNE – LEMON ISLAND

If you ask me, nothing smells, and feels, fresher than Atelier Cologne’s Colognes Absolues inspired by the citrusy scent of the iconic Eau de Cologne. The latest addition to the Colognes Absolues range, Lemon Island takes you on an instant escape to the tropical island of Rodrigues, in the heart of the Indian Ocean. For the very first time in the world of perfume, the lemon from Rodrigues is introduced bringing bright and salty notes that are enhanced with the fragrant warm perfume of jasmine from India and the soothing scent of vanilla from Madagascar. This new creation is a true ode to summer.
 
HKD 625 for 30ml / HKD 1,590 for 200ml
Available online and in stores
 
 
SERGE LUTENS – LA DOMPTEUSE ENCAGÉE

Another great option if you wish to swap your perfume for something fresher in anticipation of the hot and wet upcoming summer days, the latest creation from Serge Lutens is a floral fragrance that delivers fragrant notes of frangipani with a subtle touch of ylang-ylang and almond.
 
HKD 1,180 for 50ml / HKD 1,680 for 100ml
Available in stores (ifc mall, K11 MUSEA)
 
 
FENTY BEAUTY– BODY SAUCE LUMINIZING TINT

The weather is getting hot and it’s time to show some skin. Wanna add subtle shimmer here and there to enhance your skin tone and give you that overall glow? The brand new Body Sauce Luminizing Tint from Fenty Beauty is a gel cream formula that blends into your skin, leaving you with a sun-kissed healthy looking radiance. It is also transfer-resistant so rest assure that it won’t leave dirty marks on your clothes. Last but not least, it is humidity and sweat resistant, guarantying a beautiful natural coverage all day long, even here in Hong Kong.
 
HKD 428
7 shades available
Available at Sephora Hong Kong, in stores and online , and at Harvey Nichols Hong Kong.
 
 
GUCCI BEAUTY– STYLO CONTOUR DES YEUX, KOHL EYE LINER PENCIL

This highly pigmented creamy liner from Gucci Beauty, available in six bold shades, allows you to have fun this summer with adding a touch of colour to your look. Chery on the cake, its waterproof formula is vegan and enriched with Carnauba wax to deliver softness.
 
HKD 260
Available at Gucci Beauty store in Harbour City and at Gucci Beauty counters in Lane Crawford (ic mall, Canton Road) and Sogo Causeway Bay.