8Shades is turning ONE this month and we’re kicking off our sustain-iversary with our #1shadegreener giveaway!
From 18-25 February, we’ll be giving away fantastic prizes from clean and eco-friendly brands including Sea Change, Abyssian Haircare, Moxie, unspun, Little Bedu, and Penicillin – with a bonus prize from Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong!
We’ll be announcing the prizes daily on our Instagram account (@8shadesofficial) so in order to be eligible, be sure to register your details and follow the instructions below:
HOW TO ENTER
- First, fill in the following form:
2. Like and follow us on Instagram (@8shadesofficial).
3. Keep your eyes peeled for our special giveaway posts from 18-25 February and follow the instructions on each post. It’s as simple as that – good luck!
THE PRIZES
Abyssian Haircare Anti Pollution Club Set
A haircare brand with a conscience, Abyssian offers clean and sustainable haircare products that combine the best of science and nature to protect the environment.
One lucky winner will get to take home a set of their Anti-Pollution Club products, including:
- Sunday Detox Exfoliating Shampoo
- Protein Shake Hair Mask
- Superfood Recovery Shampoo
- Daily Shield Superfood Conditioner
- Abyssian natural cotton travel pouch
- Travel size peach wood brush
Exclusive: 8Shaders can enjoy a 15 percent discount by shopping on abyssianhaircare.com with the code ‘8SHADES15’.
Sea Change
Sea Change wines are ethically-sourced, eco-friendly vegan wines, which are helping to turn the tide on plastic pollution. For every bottle sold, a donation is given to @APlasticOceanFoundation. The wines have minimal packaging, including a light-weight glass bottle, recycled-waste label, and no need for the plastic bottle neck wrap!
This is your chance to experience the delightful fresh flavours of Sea Change, which are as enchanting to the palate as they are important to the ocean! We are offering two winners a ‘French Pack’ of three wines, worth over HK$400, which includes an award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Rosé from Southern France.
Find out more at hk.seachangewine.com
Unspun
Hong Kong and San Francisco-based startup unspun is a sustainable denim brand that’s shaking up the industry by making made-to-measure, on-demand jeans.
Three lucky winners will get to create their own pair of custom-fit jeans from unspun, which includes a 10-second body scan at their studio in Hong Kong and a choice of slim, tapered or relaxed fit in a range of blues and black washes.
Learn more at unspun.io
Asaya
Holistic wellness centre Asaya is giving away a 60-minute consultation with their in-house naturopath, Dr. Tal Friedman. Learn how to balance your body’s internal processes using natural remedies through Dr. Tal’s extensive knowledge of Naturopathy and Kinesiology.
Having worked at renowned wellness centres such as Chiva Som in Thailand, Dr. Tal understands the challenges of incorporating wellness and healthy habits into daily life, and is there to help you do just that!
This offer is available for 12 months from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 outside of public holidays.
Learn more at rosewoodhotels.com
Little BEDU
If you love BEDU’s modern Middle Eastern menu, you’ll love Little BEDU too – its sister restaurant down the street with a takeaway-only menu.
For our giveaway, one lucky winner will win a family meal for four, which includes mezze to share (hummus, labneh, tabouli, bread, pickles and golden rice) and your choice or protein (chili roasted chicken, baked sea bass or braised beef short rib).
Learn more at bedurestaurant.com/littlebedu
See also: 8Shades Of… Laura Offe, co-founder of Meraki Hospitality
Penicillin
In need of a drink during lockdown? We’re giving away a lunch set and free-flow cocktails for two at Penicillin, Hong Kong’s sustainable and closed-loop bar in Central.
Start with the ‘Lockdown Lunch’ of soup and salad followed by your choice of main, then enjoy unlimited house cocktail creations for three hours between 3-6pm, any day of the week.
Learn more at penicillinbar.com
MONO Skincare
The first zero-waste vegan skincare tablet beauty brand, MONO Skincare is all about doing away with wasted plastic bottles. All you need to do is add water to the different tablets, wait 30 minutes, and your skincare products are ready to use.
One lucky winner will win a 3-step balanced skin set from MONO Skincare to start their sustainable beauty routine!
Learn more at monoskincare.com
Moxie
Part of the Arcane Collective, Moxie has become an 8Shades fave for its seasonal, ingredient-led and veggie-centric menu.
We’re giving away one breakfast set for two and one lunch set for two to two lucky winners.
Learn more at moxiehk.net
See also: 8Shades Of… Michael Smith Of Moxie
Bonus Prize
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
As a special bonus for our extra green 8Shaders, we’ve also got a one-night weekday stay in a Harbour View Suite at The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, which includes access to the very exclusive Mandarin Club lounge.
Here’s how to be in it to win it!
1. Post a photo or video on Instagram of you doing something green!
Some ideas:
- Show us your favourite houseplant
- Take a snap of your reusable water bottle or coffee cup
- Tell us your best recycling tips
- Take a selfie against a green backdrop
- Capture scenes of greenery in Hong Kong
2. Use this caption (or a variation of it) and challenge 2 friends:
I’m joining @8shadesofficial in making the world #1shadegreener!
In celebration of their 1-year “sustain-iversary”, 8Shades will be planting one tree for every IG post tagged #1shadegreener!
I challenge @friend1 and @friend2 to join me in this meaningful eco challenge. No matter your shade of green, let’s make a difference together!
3. Use the following tags and hashtags:
@8shadesofficial
#1ShadeGreener
#8ShadesofGreen
*For everyone who does the above bonus challenge, we’ll be planting not just one, but eight (8) trees with One Tree Planted on your behalf!
This giveaway is open to Hong Kong residents only; be sure to make your profile public so that we can see your posts. Multiple entries are allowed until 25 February 2022, 11:59PM HKT. The lucky winners will be contacted by DM on 28 February!
See also: Learn more about our #1ShadeGreener celebrations!
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