FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2015
EXPERIENCE THE BEST-KEPT BEAUTY SECRET OF THE INTERNATIONAL JET SET
As Pioneering Skincare System Margy’s Monte Carlo Launches at The Peninsula Spa
A name that conjures up images of glitz, glamour and the international jet set, Monaco is virtually
synonymous with notions of beauty, elegance and sun-kissed refinement. Drawing inspiration from
this French Riviera lifestyle, The Peninsula Hong Kong is offering guests the chance to experience
one of the principality’s most revered exports with the launch of a new treatment and product line by
Margy’s Monte Carlo at The Peninsula Spa.
Launching exclusively in Hong Kong at The Peninsula, Margy’s Monte Carlo is an anti-ageing
programme created by renowned beauty expert Margie Lombard and used by a who’s who of the
world’s most beautiful and famous women. Featuring four unique, highly effective facial treatments
that incorporate a range of rare active ingredients and high-quality, Swiss-made products developed
specifically to slow down the signs of ageing, the Margy’s Monte Carlo spa menu is available at The
Peninsula from June 2015.
The treatments on offer include The Ultimate Aesthetic Facial Treatment by Margy’s, a cutting-edge
therapy that uses monopolar-focussed radio frequencies and ultrasound to the dermis, stimulating
collagen growth to tighten skin, contour the face and reduce wrinkles. Made possible by a
revolutionary platform, this facial treatment delivers immediate face-lifting results.
The most sought-after name in beauty treatments and products in Monaco, Margy’s Monte Carlo
boasts a client list that includes such esteemed names as Shirley Bassey, Claudia Schiffer, Tina
Turner and Princess Charlene of Monaco, many of whom have been using the programme for years.
Indeed, it is not uncommon for Margy’s clients to fly back and forth to Monte Carlo specifically to
receive the brand’s signature facials.
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What makes the Margy’s Monte Carlo range of products so effective is that they contain all the basic
biometric ingredients and active compounds that comprise the structure of the skin, allowing them to
specifically target the main cause of progressive skin degradation, which is inflammation.
Over time, the epidermis becomes inefficient at responding to aggressors such as inflammation,
leading to the development of wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Margy’s products work to limit the
damage caused by these aggressors, ensuring that the skin remains balanced, hydrated and in
optimum condition.
To do this, the various anti-ageing ingredients are selected to meet the needs of the skin at each stage
of its life. These include oxidoreductase, an essential compound that combats a variety of skin
aggressors; a vitamin A, E and B5 complex; active compounds extracted from land and marine
plants; essential oils; and hyaluronic acid to enhance skin hydration and boost the function of the
active compounds.
To ensure that the treatments are administered exactly as intended and with the correct, highly
skilled techniques, The Peninsula Spa’s Senior Therapist travelled to Monaco for one month of
intensive training at Margy’s Monte Carlo Institute.
The Collagen Anti-Ageing Facial by Margy’s Monte Carlo (60 minutes; HK$ 2,300) uses highly
pure active ingredients to transform the appearance of the skin. As well as being intensively
hydrating, this facial smooths wrinkles and slows the appearance of new signs of skin ageing.
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The Haute Couture à la Carte Collagen Facial by Margy’s Monte Carlo (90 minutes; HK$ 2,870)
begins with a skin analysis and skincare consultation to determine the optimum treatment
combination. According to the results of the consultation, the therapist then selects one of the highly
active face masks featuring Pure Collagen, Hyaluron Collagen, Vitamin C Collagen or Botolift
Collagen. Before applying the mask, the skin is lightly steamed and algae patches are gently
massaged into the face. The Extra Rich Firming Mask is then massaged into the skin, creating an
exceptional base layer of moisture while visibly reducing fine lines and promoting a smooth and
radiant appearance from the first application. Finally, a neck and shoulder massage is performed,
leaving the skin more balanced and thoroughly revitalised.
But it’s not only women who can experience the benefits. The Super Lift Vitamin C Facial for
Men by Margy’s Monte Carlo (60 minutes; HK$ 2,300) is designed to reinvigorate tired and
congested skin to prevent premature ageing. This treatment begins with a skin analysis consultation
followed by a 15-minute facial massage using the Extra Rich Firming Mask. The skin is then lightly
steamed before being given a further massage using Margy’s signature “lift up” techniques. Hot
towels are used to soften the bristles and open pores before a Collagen Vitamin C mask is applied to
leave skin feeling lifted, radiant and balanced. A shoulder, neck and scalp massage completes the
treatment.
The Ultimate Aesthetic Facial Treatment by Margy’s (1 hour 40 minutes; HK$ 7,800) is a highly
effective treatment that uses revolutionary technology to administer ultrasonic waves and controlled
warmth to the skin’s deeper tissues. This pioneering treatment transforms the skin from the inside
out by stimulating the growth of fresh new collagen and new elastin with collagen refill technology,
tightening skin, reducing wrinkles and combating the signs of ageing, leaving skin looking and
feeling smoother, visibly firmer and younger, where optimal results will be seen within three months.
A customised programme of four treatments within four weeks is required and monthly maintenance
treatments should follow.
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Says Margie Lombard, founder of Margy’s Monte Carlo: “I am proud and honoured to collaborate
with The Peninsula to bring Margy’s Monte Carlo to Hong Kong. At Margy’s Monte Carlo we insist
upon only the very highest grade of ingredients and products administered by highly trained
therapists, and in The Peninsula we are thrilled to have found a partner that shares these
uncompromising high standards.”
Sharon Codner, Spa Director at The Peninsula Hong Kong, adds: “Margy’s Monte Carlo is the bestkept beauty secret of many of the world’s most famous and glamorous women, and after
experiencing the products, the facial treatments, and the incredibly effective Ultimate Aesthetic
Facial Treatment by Margy’s, I am sure that our guests will be able to see why. At The Peninsula
Spa we continually strive to bring our customers the finest and most cutting-edge services from
around the world, and we are therefore delighted to offer a truly world-class beauty and anti-ageing
programme in Margy’s Monte Carlo.”
For those who want to experience the effects of Margy’s Monte Carlo at home, the products will be
available to buy exclusively in Hong Kong at The Peninsula Spa. Presented in alluring gold and
white packaging, the range comprises products that encompass every aspect of facial care for even
the most high-maintenance of users, including collagen masks, wraps, serums, moisturisers,
cleansers, toners and eye creams.
About Margie Lombard
Drawing on 20 years of experience in the luxury beauty industry, Margie Lombard established
Margy’s Monte Carlo in 1993 to provide the finest products and most effective treatments to a
growing international clientele. Lombard’s illustrious career began when she obtained her license in
Cosmetology at the prestigious Carita School in Paris and she went on to head the Mabrouk Institut
Esthétique in Gstaad, Switzerland before opening her first Beauty Institute in Monaco in 1988. She
was one of the first specialists to use collagen and hyaluronic acid in her products and has made it
her mission to create products to help restore the skin and keep it young.
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Margy’s Monte Carlo is the culmination of not only Lombard’s formal training and vast experience
serving the most discerning international customers but also her insatiable passion to make beautiful,
young-looking skin a reality for all her clients.
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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai
Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and
management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the
United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services.
The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula
Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The
Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development
include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The
Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs
and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok,
Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services,
Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.
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