Gifts Galore
Diptyque: First Limited Edition L’Eau Papier Reimagined by Chinese Artist Ao Hei
Diptyque pays tribute to Lunar New Year traditions with their first-ever limited-edition L’Eau Papier fragrance. Interpreted by emerging Chinese artist Ao Hei, the bottle and packaging showcase his stunning abstract calligraphy artwork, featuring the characters of “Dragon” and “Paper” in shiny black ink against a red background accentuated with gold. Inspired by the poetry of ink on paper, Hei’s contemporary calligraphic design breathes new life into Diptyque’s sensory white musk and wood scent blend — a one-of-a-kind olfactory celebration of Year of the Dragon.
Available until February 20th, 2024
Diptyque: Baies (Berries) and Roses Duo Candle Set
Diptyque’s Baies (Berries) and Roses Duo is the duo you didn’t know you needed this Valentine’s Day. The brand’s two best-selling fragrances – green notes of Baies and blooming rose bushes of Roses – are housed in packaging adorned with whimsical hearts. It also comes with a complimentary matching lighter, lighting up the spark for this romantic season.
Available until February 14th, 2024
Oribe: Limited-Edition Magnificent Volume Set And Hair Alchemy Liter Set
Oribe ushers in the Year of the Dragon with two luxurious limited-edition sets. The Magnificent Volume Set and Hair Alchemy Liter Set come presented in custom boxes designed by Australian-Chinese artist Chris Chun, featuring his lush paintings of auspicious red and gold peony roses alongside Cuba’s national flower, la mariposa blanca. A symbol of hope and freedom, the butterfly-shaped blooms are intertwined with powerful wood dragons in vibrant jewel tones. Whether you want to amplify your hair volume or simply rejuvenate and strengthen fragile locks, Oribe has your back this new year.
Rituals: The Legend Of The Dragon
Awaken your inner dragon this season with Rituals Cosmetics’ Winter Limited Edition: The Legend of the Dragon. The line draws inspiration from ancient tales of powerful imperial dragons and infuses captivating plum and majestic cedar wood scents. Crafted with fruits high in antioxidants and wood oils that stimulate the soul, the collection boasts a shower foam, a scented candle, and a revitalising body scrub blend for the ultimate self-care session this introspective season.
Guerlain: The Bee Bottle by L’atelier Truscelli
Guerlain lovers, mark your calendars: the brand’s top-shelf collector’s item will be pre-launched exclusively at Lane Crawford Canton Road. For the Year of the Dragon, Guerlain’s floral Neroli Outrenoir scent will be housed in the brand’s legendary Bee Bottle, given a roaring twist with a crystal-studded golden dragon exquisitely crafted by Parisian jeweller Francesco Truscell.
Jo Malone: Limited Roses Collection
Roses are red; violets are blue; Jo Malone’s limited Roses collection will make them fall deeper for you. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jo Malone London celebrates the English rose with a limited capsule collection honouring its rebellious yet elegant spirit. With three distinct rose-centric scents from fresh to deep and decadent, it’s the perfect way to declare your love this season. (Perhaps with a rose bouquet too!)
L’Occitane: Cherry Blossom and Strawberry Limited Edition Collection
L’Occitane’s Cherry Blossom & Strawberry limited edition evokes the magical scents of French spring. With 100% natural cherry, cherry blossom, and strawberry extracts from Provence, the delicately scented line nourishes the skin and uplifts the senses in preparation for a season of sunny days spent amid bountiful cherry blossoms and fields of ripe strawberries.
Svenson: Year of the Dragon Fabulous Hair And Scalp Gift Set
To nourish your locks for upcoming Lunar New Year or Valentine’s Day celebrations, opt for Svenson’s Year of the Dragon Fabulous Hair and Scalp Gift Set, packed with the brand’s Prorepair Restore Shampoo, Prorepair Nourishing Shine Drops, and Prorepair Conditioning Cream to cleanse, hydrate and protect your hair. Used daily, these premium products will banish dryness and dullness, imparting vibrant shine and health for a fabulous year ahead.
Available until February 29th, 2024
Releases To Watch
Byredo: Liquid Lipstick Matte
The best fashion statement is a classic red lip, and Byredo’s Liquid Lipstick Matte makes achieving that effortless by utilising ten pigmented shades. The new makeup staple is masterminded by Lucia Pica, who sees lip colour as a sensorial second skin — an outward expression of inner confidence and self-assurance. The creamy, lightweight vegan formula melds seamlessly with lips for a muted, velvety finish, whether worn alone or layered with other shades. Application is a breeze thanks to the precisely flocked wand that delivers a bold dash of red with just one stroke.
Noble Panacea: The Overnight Chronobiology Peel
Noble Panacea introduces their newest addition to THE EXCEPTIONALNP Collection — the Overnight Chronobiology Peel- bringing the rejuvenating power of sleep directly to your skincare routine. Using groundbreaking OSMVTM Technology, this intensive overnight treatment is meticulously programmed to work with your skin’s natural biorhythms, synchronising high-tech exfoliation and cell renewal while you sleep. By morning, indulge in smooth, glowing, healthy-looking skin, all without lifting a finger. As cutting-edge as it is effortless, this leave-on peel takes overnight skincare to a whole new level.
Aesop: B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel
Celebrating two decades as a skincare staple, Aesop’s B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel remains a beloved daily hydrator. With its unique honey-like texture, a potent blend of vitamins B and C, and skin-replenishing botanicals, the gel delivers softening moisture without weighing skin down. Emblematic of Aesop’s rigorous formulation standards, it took three years to perfect this simple yet highly effective product. While the recipe has seen minor refinements over the past 20 years, B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel continues to balance and soothe all skin types, proving itself a timeless essential.
M19Minus: The RESURRECTION Petal-Perfect Stemask
Indulge in alpine rejuvenation for your skin with M19Minus’ RESURRECTION Petal-Perfect Stemask. Crafted with potent stem cells and extracts harnessed from rare high-altitude flora through pioneering botanical research, this luxurious no-rinse mask delivers unmatched anti-ageing benefits as it immerses your complexion in hydration. With 20 minutes spent absorbing the rosy scent of delicate botanicals like Edelweiss flower and Himalayan snow lotus, your skin awakens smoother, brighter, and fortified with pristine alpine vitality for a polished appearance.
Pampered To Perfection
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong: Year of the Dragon Oriental Qi Rebalancing Therapy at The Mandarin Spa
Re-align your qi for the Year of the Dragon with The Mandarin Spa’s Year of the Dragon Rebalancing Oriental Qi Therapy. This full-body massage ritual focuses on meridian energy balancing using a soothing essential oil blend. Traditional Chinese techniques are applied with relaxing, hands-on motions to soothingly unwind stress from body and mind.
Available until July 31, 2024
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong: Valentine Celebration Package And OSKIA Massage
This Valentine’s, pamper your amor at The Mandarin Spa. Begin with an exfoliating full-body scrub to slough off dry winter skin and melt away tension with the hotel’s signature 90-minute Oriental Essence Massage, leaving skin dewy and muscles deliciously relaxed. Afterwards, retreat to The Mandarin Club or opt to take your R&R to new depths with OSKIA’s bespoke warm-oil massage ritual. Eastern manoeuvres and the alluring scents of the brand’s limited-edition Temperley Love candle work magic to dissolve stress, infusing romance with sensorial reinvigoration.
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong: A Blissful Escape at The Ritz-Carlton Spa
Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day with an indulgent escape at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. The Forbes Five-Star haven, located within the iconic Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong atop the International Commerce Centre, invites couples to unwind with the romantic Blissful Escape package. Guests will delight in 90 minutes amid breathtaking 270-degree views from the premier Couple’s Suite. A milky honey bubble bath and rose petals await, followed by a three-course spa cuisine with champagne. Afterwards, melt your stress away with a 150-minute treatment of your choice from a Stress Relief Massage to a Nourished Glow Treatment. Complimentary Hydration Eye Masks and a Hot Stone Melter enhancement further relax the mind and body before you retreat to your luxurious one-night stay in the Deluxe Room.
Available until February 29, 2024
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong: Empowering Me
Ring in the Lunar New Year of the Wood Dragon with a majestic 150-minute rejuvenating ritual at Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Set your intentions with a 15-minute soul-affirming meditation before undergoing a 60-minute beautifying gold facial for radiance and vitality. Tensions dissolve with a 75-minute Marma massage using Subtle Energies’ natural essence oil. Emerging empowered in spirit and appearance, guests will also receive a complimentary 15ml pot of rejuvenating Subtle Energies Mogra gold cream from now until the end of March.
Svenson: Exo-Fill Treatment and Smooth Collagen and Hair Scalp Treatment
The iconic London-born haircare expert introduces two new advanced treatments just in time for spring. Available until February 29, Svenson’s Exo-Fill Treatment uses a painless injector to deliver concentrated nutrients directly to hair follicles, stimulating regrowth over just two mesotherapy sessions. For those in need of deep hydration or a remedy to their heat or colour-damaged hair, Svenson also has your back with their 90-minute Smooth Collagen and Hair Scalp Treatment launching on March 1. Amino oils smooth the hair while a collagen-infused serum seals in moisture for up to five weeks.
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