Each one of us has their own favorite beauty gems that we could swear by, and every cosmetics’ brand advertises its own products as “life- changing” ones. It can only be exciting to have a large selection of brands, names and products within reach . However, shopping for a new night cream or an effective toner is no easy task when you have so many options each one promising the best results. In fact, it can be quite overwhelming!
Good news? We have selected the top 10 must have beauty products that people tried and loved and most importantly, that you can easily find in Hong Kong. After all, someone who tried them is way more worthy of trust than a beautifully written advertising message.
1- Cream Eye Treatment with Avocado – Kiehl’s:
Both gentle and hydrating, this Kiehl’s creamy eye treatment is rich in avocado oil that protects from the first signs of ageing and hydrates the sensitive area around the eyes. The eye area will be left softer and more youthful looking after only few taps. The product is also perfect for use under makeup.
2- Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream:
Considered to be a medicine cabinet must have, this little gem has hydrating properties as it recharges dry and dehydrated skin. It contains 97% of ingredients that are naturally derived such as Hyaluronic Acid and Vichy mineralising water. After applying it on the skin, you will instantly feel that it is dewy-fresh, looks healthy and comfortable and its effect can last up to 48 hours.
You wish for the expertise of a surgeon but with a lower cost? Veld’s is your answer. It is the top one brand that promises both the creativity of a makeup artist and the touch of a surgeon all combined in one bottle. The Age Killer cream stretches the skin from the first application, it also soothes and relaxes the skin muscles, thus softens the expression lines.
4- Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex – Estée Lauder:
The product surely says “night” but you can actually use this cream anytime you want as it improves radiance and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Using Estée Lauder’s exclusive ChronoluxCB technology, the skin will be more hydrated, fresher and more rested (83% of women who used it approve the results after only 4 weeks).
5- Facial Treatment Essence – SK-II:
This one is amongst the top selling products of the brand SK-II and it is for a reason. The Japanese brand SK-II uses PIETRA as its hero ingredient. PIETRA is a component derived from yeast fermentation that has almost 50 micro-nutrients like amino acids, minerals and vitamins which give the skin all the food it needs and help it become clearer and brighter with time.
6- Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector – Clinique:
The Clinique clean philosophy is no parabens, no phthalates, and no fragrance. Customers have been loving this pore refining solution from Clinique, it makes pores much smaller and gives the skin a nice velvety finish.
7- Drying Lotion- Mario Badescu:
When you hear Mario Badescu, there are high chances that the first thing you think of is its miraculous drying lotion. This Mario Badescu’s underrated gem is one of the best acne products that oily skin people can get their hands on. A mixed of Calamine and Salicylic Acid, this tiny bottle can do big wonders in soothing redness and clearing up pimples overnight without irritating the area around the affected one. The product is also very sensitive-skin friendly.
8- Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution- Kiehl’s:
With no silicones, no parabens, no fragrance and no colorants, this product is a fast acting serum that evens out the skin tone and promises a constant correction in skin discolorations as well as it prevents the future formation of future dark spots.
9- SPF 30 UV Protective Foundation – Tint Du Soleil:
Did you know that the sun rays contain the most harmful pollutants? If you need a high coverage foundation as well as you need to protect your skin from the sun’s burning rays, the Tint Du Soleil SPF 30 UV Protective Foundation is definitely your dream product. It contains peptides which boosts collagen to improve the skin texture, Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide UVA/UVB protection. This product is also Multi-vitamin complex which prevents free-radical damage and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can easily shop it on Green Beauty Koko as well as read customers’ reviews.
10- Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream- Olay:
Containing both hyaluronic acid and glycerin, this anti-ageing night cream does wonders for the skin. It also contains B3 vitamin that soothes irritation and diminishes redness. The moisture-binding formula included in this cream lifts up surface cells and plumps them leaving the skin hydrated and moisturized.
This was our top 10 favorite skincare products we think you should definitely try. These are also products that are 100% available in Hong Kong. What about you, what are your favorite products that are available in Hong Kong?