LIV READERS’ EXCLUSIVE! Get $100 off your order when spending $300 or more at nanoraze.com. Simply apply the code ‘LivWithRaze’ at checkout! Since we first learned about Raze, the long-lasting surface sanitising spray, the world has changed. A lot. With COVID-19 continuing to cause chaos worldwide, we are all paying close attention to our everyday …
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Courtesy of Heveya, our team reviews their anti-mould, dust-resistant natural latex pillow. The Buzz For something we rest our heads on every single night, many of us don’t give enough thought to our pillows. Just thinking about the accumulated dust, drool, face oil and dandruff over years of sleep is enough to make you run …
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If you haven’t incorporated a summer serum into your skincare routine, now’s the time! Light and fast-absorbing, beauty serums are used to deliver targeted skincare results with a high concentration of active ingredients. These four Hong Kong beauty brands serve up serums packed with everything you need to survive the long, humid city summer. True …
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We know that a quality mattress can make a huge difference to your sleep. But have you ever thought of going natural? ? We speak to Stefan Magnus of Heveya, to learn more about what separates their all-natural organic latex mattresses from the pack. What are some of the differences between Heveya and other premium …
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Studies show that the best way to commit something to memory is to write it down. That’s right: good old pen and paper is making a huge comeback when it comes to planning and productivity, and we are so here for it. Check out some of the next-gen planners to help you get your to-do …
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Get your 2020 started off right! We’ve rounded up the best things to mark in your calendar this January, from wellness festivals in Bali to space-themed symphonies, and more! January 4 & 5: “Star Wars” With Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra If you’re a fan of Star Wars, (and really, who isn’t?) then a screening accompanied …
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We love living, working and sweating in Hong Kong, but sometimes our online shopping options are a little limited. Now, ZipX takes the headache out of shopping online by importing your favourite products from the US, UK and EU with a simple and cheap fee structure that delivers them right here in HK – so …
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We chat to Lahra Tatriele from Fivelements to find out what she really Can’t Liv Without… One Top Tip for busy Hong Kongers to stay healthy Hike the hills of Hong Kong every week or at least once a month. “Bathing in nature” is so healing – make it a hobby to check out the latest art and food scenes for new …
As Chinese New Year rolls around, it’s time to “sweep the dust” at home, both literally and metaphorically. Hong Kong-based zero-waste pioneer Paola Cortese, of LoopUnite!, shares her four-week plan for a low-waste home. By Kate Springer As Paola Cortese walks around my studio apartment, she nonchalantly quizzes me about my lifestyle habits. How often …
Review: Saltability Treatment at Bodhi Spa The Buzz: Love hot stone massage? You’ll die and go to heaven with Bodhi Spa’s new salt stone massage treatment, featuring Saltability, a Himalayan salt brand that provides products and treatments to some of the world’s best wellness centres. It uses smooth, warmed salt stones to enhance the detoxifying, circulation-boosting …
Once upon a time, green beauty was hard to find in Hong Kong… but that time is long gone. Rachel Read seeks out the city’s best natural, organic and eco beauty stores, spas and home-grown brands. NATURAL STORES. Ditch your preservative-laden cosmetics for all-natural, organic skincare. Cabanee This local e-boutique stocks independent, international organic and natural …
Melissa Chu, Founder, RUMI X athletic wear Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. I’m not a picky eater. I eat everything, but I listen to what nourishment my body needs in the moment. What do you usually have for breakfast? I have a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in the morning before I …
Plastic-free Hong Kong offers sustainable homewares With our landfills groaning at the seams and our oceans choked with trash, it’s more important than ever to seek out sustainable alternatives for day-to-day essentials. Newly launched platform and e-shop Plastic-Free HK sells a wide selection of plastic-free alternatives for your home. From straws, lunchboxes and food wrappers, …
Feb 11: Lantau Base Camp Valentine’s Day Race Grab your partner and sign up for the Lantau Base Camp Valentine’s Day Race. The 13k team trail run takes place on South Lantau, starting and finishing at Nam Sham picnic area on south Lantau Road, and is ideal for rookie trail runners looking for a bit of …
Dec 16-Feb 12 It’s Carnival Time! The AIA Great European Carnival returns to the Central Harbourfront for two months of rides, games and family-friendly fun. this year will see an increase in sport- and fitness-related offerings, to encourage families to get moving. $125 per adult, included 10 tokens. Buy on the door or at www.tgec.asia. …
Part of social policy think-tank The Zubin Foundation, HospitalAdvisor.org.hk is a new non-profit website that aims to provide standardised rankings of Hong Kong’s hospitals in both English and Chinese. Founder Shalini Mahtani tells us how the site came about, and her determination to provide objective information about healthcare to Hong Kong’s patients. Q: What is …
Hong Kong’s superfoods scene is booming, and these local superfood superheroes are bringing cutting-edge healthy goodies to hungry Hongkongers.
