I stumbled upon Kawaiiland by chance when I was in the HK Airport and was in need of some skincare…read morethat I did not pack with me. The store offers all foreign branded makeup mainly from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and such. Most of their skincare products are reasonably priced and in total from getting cleanser, toner, moisturizer, skin lotion, and makeup wipes, it was only about $40USD which was a steal! They even gave me additional discounts which was a promotion they had at the time. They have a membership card that you can join to rack up points when you make purchases. The sales woman that helped me was very helpful and was knowledgeable about the skincare product. Most of the brands they carried were the top brands in Asia and after using their products for some weeks now, I feel that my skin is more hydrated and well taken care of than before. I would go back here again.

Benefit makeup is known for their fun and 'bad girl' packaging and I think this is one feature that…read moresets them apart from other makeup brands. Their product names are super creative too - my personal favorites are the primer 'stay don't stray' anther complexion balm 'dr. feelgood'. But this isn't a review about Benefit products - to be honest, I've not tried or used quite enough to give one anyway. I've been to the Benefit at Kowloon Tong quite a few times to get my eyebrows done at the Browbar. I have had my eyebrows done here a few times by Jennifer, who does a great job and is very nice too. $150 is a bit of a steep price to get your eyebrows done, but if you have never done anything with your eyebrows and are skeptical about the level of pain and how it will turn out, I would recommend coming here. Jennifer is great and you can tell that she's experienced at what she does. She'll ask you what kind of shape you're looking for, and is quite on point too. She does a combination of waxing and tweeting and I don't find it very painful, which is why I think it's great for anyone who's never gotten their brows done before. I've bought a couple of products here too besides just getting my eyebrows done. The sales ladies are very knowledgeable about their products and will tell you all that you need to know. Once, when I was done with my brows, I was asked if I use BB cream - I told them that I do, and one of the sales ladies helped me try it on. I didn't end up buying it, but I was impressed with both the knowledge of the sales lady and the product itself. They are generous with samples too, so if you're hesitant about a product, try your luck and ask if they have a sample that you can take home. I love that the store is very pink and bright, and it really brings out the girly girl in me!

So I am somewhere between a 3 and 4 on my Skin Laundry experience, but it is simply because I know…read moretoo much and have had lasar treatments with a dermatologists for years. I am kind of nut about all things skincare! But the concept of Skin Laundry bringing IPL (Intense Pulsed Light therapy) and Yag laser technology to the masses, outside the care of an MD on sight or dermatologist office and in a classy branded atmosphere, was worthy of the visit. If you are experienced with the benefits and results of having had IPL (photofacial?) and laser technology (Yag or otherwise) at a dermatologist office, Skin Laundry is most likely not for you (maybe I might be wrong). Why? Because unlike your dermatologist customizing the laser strength to meet your specific skin needs, Skin Laundry only goes minimal in depth in pentratation (it is one strength for all clients...maybe this is why they can do this outside the derm office and MD on-sight oversight in some ways). If you have never experienced the benefits of tighter skin, clearer pores, reduced discoloration that laser technology offers (amongst other things), Skin Laundry is a great entry point, so absolutely go and try it. There are several Skin Laundry outlets around Hong Kong. This one happens to be located inside Lane Crawford at IFC amongst all the beauty products and skincare lines. Did I mention Skin Laundry also has a skincare line? Being an eyecream hoarder of sorts, I have to say that their eye cream is pretty decent (its the caffeine in the cream, I am certain). But they sell everything from serums to sunscreen. I am only trying out the eyecream, so I cannot attest to the other products. If you are a skincare nut like me, it comes down to the science and the ingredients, plain and simple. Fancy packaging and a good price does not matter a lick if the science and ingredients that it should have are not there to solve your skincare problems or concerns. Skin Laundry skin care products seem like a pretty decent line, but not so if you are use to SKII and 3Lab (it is all relative to what you know, I suppose) Anyway...back to the the IPL and Yag laser service. So you can make an appointment on-line or call, show up, they will have you answer some questions on an I-Pad about your skincare concerns and sign a waiver when you arrive, then escort you back to their one spa room (yeah, one at a time at this location). Although the staff are not dermatologists, they are well versed in clearly explaining exactly what they are going to be doing. There were two staff there when I was there. One spoke English, the other did not. The whole process takes about 10-15 minutes. If you have never had anything like this done before and do not have skin sensitivity, you will see a clearer tone to your face right away and it will kind of continue to improce a bit throughout the day. After your treatment, you will be encouraged to purchase a package and/or Skin Laundry products to enhance your skin care and experience. They are only doing their job in trying to sell you a package and there is a benefit to going regularly if you are committed to seeing results, but know you can always simply pay as you go one, appointment at a time. The hard core press to sell you a package is part of the experience, but again, don't let that discourage you, but let it encourage you if you loved your experience (because clearly the price comes down per session with a package). For one session, it cost $550HKD. Beauty does not come cheap and although this is less expensive than a dermatologist office, it also does not penetrate to depths beyond their standard level. So although Skin Laundry might not be for me simply because I am use to a higher grade of laser technology via a dermatologist, I thought Skin Laundry was great. Clean, zen like atmosphere, good quality experience. If you have been interested in the benefits of lasers as it applies to your face, absolutely book an appointment and see for yourself.

I really wanted to like this place. Quick, efficient facials with results I can't get through a…read morehome skincare regime? Sounds fantastic. But first of all, be prepared that laser facials don't come cheap. It is less than what you'd pay at a dermatologist, but it also isn't tailored to your skin. The first session is free after which the staff do a very hard sell. I know it's standard in hk, but bit of a shame as it put me off the whole experience. Being a US- based company, I thought they wouldn't be as pushy but not so. For results, the immediate after-effect was cleaner, brighter skin. However after the first day my skin returned to its previous state. Not sure what the long term effect is, but after 5 sessions I didn't notice much change beyond post-treatment on the same day. Might give laser facials another try, but wouldn't go to skin laundry again.

Etude House is a Korean cosmetics and skincare brand that I learned about through my friend in the…read moreStates. I stumbled into this location while wandering around TST and found my experience to be a solid one. The sales women are very helpful, not pushy and can speak English. You can receive free samples after meeting certain purchase minimums, which they display at the register. I purchased the "My Lash Serum" which is apparently great for growing lashes, several eye liners both liquid and pencil, and the Collagen moistfull essence-in-pact powder. You will find that many of their products only come in one color, but they allow you to test any product, which generally is translucent enough to fit most (Asian) skin tones. I am generally looking for Asian cosmetic products that are hard to find in the States, and I highly recommend this brand and store for it's cute packaging, affordable prices, and stress-free shopping experience (compared to Sasa)!

This 145 years old English perfumery finally has it's own store! Just like the store in their…read morehometown London, products are meticulously displaced and very welcoming. I was like a kid in a candy store who just wanted to try everything! The lady who assisted us was very friendly and patience, even though we did not make any purchases. But she does need a little work on her appearance to keep up with the image of this brand. Other than an oversize sweater and a pair of short over black stocking, maybe pantsuit or even uniform (surprised it's not provided) would be more appropriate?

Just Green has just expanded so that the store is virtually double the size. The food selection is…read morenow greater with a broader range of refrigerated drinks. I popped in recently to grab some grapefruit seed extract. Unfortunately they only had the supplement in tablet form but the staff we very helpful in arranging for the liquid form to be delivered the next week. The prices can make you flinch though... $260 for a teeny tiny vial. Actually, all of the supplements are pretty pricey but they have a fantastic range. My newest obsession is aged garlic extract of which Just Green stocked at least two varieties. The range of natural and organic energy bars is what generally brings me to Just Green - they are great for snacking on through the day and there are so many to choose from. I am also appreciative of the refrigerated coconut waters which are generally more natural than the kind that can sit at room room temperature for years and years. If the store opened just a little earlier, I'd grab one every day on my way to work. I also grab my pantry staples such as chia seeds, flax seeds and organic oils as well as occasionally indulging in a cook book. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can create with the expanded food range which was proving very popular with customers on my last visit.

This is a great specialty store. This is a one stop shop for all of the unique food products that…read moreis hard to find elsewhere. They have accommodated my special requests and custom ordered gluten free pizza crust for me. They have a lot of gluten free/ dairy free options. They really made an effort to choose the highest quality products within each food category.