February 9, 2010 | Hong Kong

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Issue #821: Design Central
Hiking Book

Skin Deep, July 3, 2009

Skin Deep, July 3, 2009

July 3rd, 2009


Health and beauty news and deals with Sarah Fung.

Members Only
Sense of Touch has long been one of Central’s favorite spas, with outlets in Lan Kwai Fong, SoHo and Arbuthnot Road, not to mention their Discovery Bay outpost. If you’re a regular visitor, then sign up for their free membership, which entitles you to all sorts of discounts and privileges around town, including complimentary membership to the China Tee Club, weekend guest list benefits at Prive, and discounts at FINDS, Café Deco restaurants, Portobello, Karen Millen and EQ:IQ, to name a few. Plus, if you spend a certain amount at the spa in a year ($10,000-$30,000), then you are entitled to special discounts of up to 25 percent on nails, waxing, facials, massages and beauty products. Register online and find more information at www.senseoftouch.com.hk.
52 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2526-6918

Summer Lovin’
We’re a big fan of the Peninsula’s weekday packages, but this summer they’ve taken it another step further, with their “Summertime at the Peninsula” deal. If you’re staying in town over the summer, then take advantage of this package, which offers an hour’s facial, a full-body massage and your choice of a 25-minute body scrub or eye treatment. But, in addition to your treatments, you’re also given the chance to swim in the spa pool; have a light three-course breakfast lunch or afternoon tea; and enjoy the crystal steam room, saunas and “experience showers,” all for a very reasonable $1,500 per person. Who needs Bangkok anyway?
7/F, The Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-3322

Deal of the Week
Speaking of summer packages, the Grand Hyatt’s Plateau Spa is offering a great deal from now until August 31. For $8,888 (regular price: $15,510), you get an entire summer’s worth of beauty treatments, including three Plateau facials (75 mins each), three Plateau massages (60 mins each), three Hong Kong massages (60 mins each), three personal training sessions (60 mins each) and a night’s stay in a Plateau room.
11/F, The Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2584-7650

Object of Desire
Lash Out
Shu Umera’s Tokyo Lash Bar and its famous false eyelashes have been a style staple for drama queens since its beginnings in 2004, and their latest collection is no exception. Created by the brand’s top makeup artists, the four sets of nature-inspired designer lashes take their various cues from the forest, snow, flowers and the ocean. But with two different lashes in each set, which one do you choose? You can let your eyes do the talking with the dramatic “premium edition” lashes ($430), or, if those are a bit much for you, then go for the far more wearable “statement piece” lashes ($150) for a fanciful flutter on your next night out.
Available from Shop 128, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-1238.