Tried and Tested: Skincare, Haircare and Makeup Products 2024
If you are a beauty buff always looking for the next holy grail product in Singapore, you are in for a treat. Join us to explore the gems of skin, hair, and makeup brands and all the new launches that stole our hearts – local and international!
Tried and Tested Beauty Products
Beauty Reviews - April 2024
With Love Limited Collection by NARS - Asia Only Exclusive!
Looking to refresh your makeup collection? Make a beeline for the Asia-exclusive With Love Limited Collection by NARS. Curated by founder François Nars, this series showcases limited-edition packaging adorned with a heart.
Add a pop of colour to your makeup with the Light Reflecting Blush in Sex Appeal. This buildable blush delivers a sheer, luminous wash of peach pigment that's simply irresistible. Powered by NARS’ Light Reflecting Complex, each swipe of micronised powder pigment creates soft-focus, natural-looking warmth on your cheeks.
Or, highlight your eyes with the Light Reflecting Quad Eyeshadow, housing three stunning shades of satin, rosy pigment, and a pale pink shimmer for added sparkle. The long-lasting formula holds the colour for about 8 hours with fade- and crease-resistant wear.
Another favourite from the collection is the Powermatte Lipstick that comes in two high-impact shades: caramel brown Dark Star 106 and red tea brown Tainted Love 107. Infused with NARS’ Power Pigment Complex, your lips stay gorgeous with a transfer-resistant colour that lasts for up to 10 hours.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: This exclusive collection is a must-have for anyone who loves long-lasting makeup. We love the one-swipe lipstick formula and the effortless and noob-friendly eyeshadow palette. Whether it is for a morning date or an evening party, this one is sure to make it to your favourites. Plus, the packaging is worthy of that flaunt!
Available at NARS.
Elixir Retinol Power Wrinkle Smoothening Cream - Top-Selling Ageing Skincare in Japan
Elixir's Wrinkle Cream has long been a top seller in Japan for combating wrinkles. Its latest avatar, the Elixir Retinol Power Wrinkle Smoothening Cream, features Pure Retinol, a potent ingredient loved for its wrinkle-reducing properties.
This groundbreaking formula boosts hyaluronic acid production on the skin's surface and stimulates collagen from deep within, restoring youthful plumpness and radiance. It targets wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and neck, with visible improvements in fine lines within two weeks and deep wrinkles within nine weeks. It makes a great addition to your skincare routine with its luxurious aqua floral scent – a sensorial experience you will begin to look forward to!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Worried about using Retinol? Experts agree that sandwiching Retinol with moisturising agents helps to make it more skin-friendly. That is why the Elixir Retinol Power Wrinkle Smoothening Cream, harnesses the power of hyaluronic acid to protect and heal with each application for everyday use. Think of it as the perfect solution for your wrinkle woes!
Available at Elixir Boutique and online.
Sigi Skin Blissful Radiance Hydrating Anti-Acne Serum - Moisturising Lightweight Formula
Still dealing with pimples, blackheads, and blocked pores? If you thought acne was a thing of the past, you are not alone! It can be a chore to constantly keep your skin looking fresh, even, and protected while dealing with hormones, environmental stressors, and our modern lifestyle.
This is where the new Sigi Skin Blissful Radiance Hydrating Anti-Acne Serum becomes your answer in one compact bottle!
With natural ingredients such as cranberries, spinach, and false daisy, this effective and lightweight formula is anti-ageing, strengthens your skin barrier, and gives you a bright and glowing complexion.
It contains a series of elements that aid your skin in becoming the best it can be: panthenol to hydrate your dry skin, sulfur to calm down your flared pimples, and peptides to reduce your wrinkles and fine lines.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you feel you can’t escape clogged skin and acne, the Sigi Skin Blissful Radiance Hydrating Anti-Acne Serum can help clear it all up within weeks. We love that it is both pregnancy and nursing-friendly, so you safely use it across all periods of your life. Add this skincare cocktail to your routine and watch your skin clear out, slowly but surely!
Available at Sigi Skin.
Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder - Vegan Haircare for Repairing Hair Damage
Did you know that your hair too can be exposed to environmental stressors, resulting in damage? The Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder uses potent ingredients like Bohamide to smoothen, renew, and reinforce your locks. Say goodbye to hair breakage and say hello to stronger hair!
The Strengthening Bond Builder features the brand’s Silk+ Technology, a combination of Biomimetic Silk for healthy and luscious tresses. This completely vegan formula is designed to create fresh hair bonds, effectively repairing hair that is brittle, lacklustre, or severely damaged. The Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder works to fortify the hair strand from its core, reinforcing it all the way to the cortex, while also providing protection against potential future damage.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Kerasilk bond building treatment restores even highly damaged and weakened hair from within by up to 98%. That is a significant jolt of health for bleached, chemically-treated or simply dry hair. Plus, it strengthens the hair structure for up to 20x stronger hair.
Enjoy the perks of a hair transformation after just one use - your hair will shine back with happiness!
Available online on Kerasilk’s website.
One By KOSÉ Melanoshot W Mask - Effective Brightening Mask for Dark Spots
Ever wanted your favourite serum in the form of a face mask? Now you can enjoy the benefits of the No.1 brightening serum, MELANOSHOT W with the all-new ONE BY KOSÉ MELANOSHOT W Brightening Mask.
Enriched with a combination of ingredients and oils, this mask contains active brightening agents, mugwort extract and kojic acid that help to clear up age spots and leave behind smooth skin, too.
Thanks to Melanoceutical S Technology, the mask's two layers help the serum penetrate deep into your skin. It sticks closely to your face for better absorption so you can wake up with smooth, glowing skin, ready for makeup, and enjoy its lasting, fresh green floral scent.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: If you have been on the hunt for a mask that brightens and hydrates, you must try the One By KOSÉ Melanoshot W Mask. It is designed to target stubborn dull spots and offers a refreshing remedy to your skincare routine. We love that the One By KOSÉ Melanoshot W Mask has 50 times the amount of Melanoshot W serum. Treating your skin with deep hydration, soothing your inflamed areas, and giving you a bright complexion – all with one use!
Available at all KOSÉ Departmental Stores Counters at BHG, Isetan, Metro, OG, all Welcia-BHG stores and KOSÉ Official Stores at Shopee and Lazada.
Goldwell StyleSign - New and Improved Styling Products for All Hair Types
Hair styling doesn’t have to be difficult with the Goldwell StyleSign series, which has new and improved styling products for all hair types! Explore the perfect range of hair products and effortlessly create lasting styles with StyleSign.
For those who regularly use heat styling tools, the Heat Styling series offers instant heat protection for blow-drying or ironing up to 230°C. The Everyday Blow-Dry Spray is another winner, providing immediate control and heat protection, ensuring smooth and frizz-free hair for three days.
Looking to add volume to your hair? Give the Bodifying Control Mousse from the Volume series a try. It provides up to 100% more lasting volume and body, while also offering control for coarse and damaged hair. This formula protects your locks against heat damage so that your hair stays healthy and voluminous.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Why make a salon appointment for a special occasion hairstyle when you can achieve it at home with the Goldwell StyleSign collection? Their newly improved products provide long-lasting hairstyles, as well as protection and nourishment for your locks and tresses, all in the comfort of your own home.
Available at hair salons around Singapore.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops - Clinically Effective Serum For Brightening
The Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops is the close sister of the original formula Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops but with a bronze transformation. If you are a fan of the series, this new bronze serum has a buildable glow and is extra moisturising. A sure win!
Most importantly, it smoothens out your uneven skin tone. The vegan and cruelty-free serum flatters many skin tones and has many uses! It can be a finishing touch to your skincare routine for a dewy look, as a primer for prepping your skin, mixed with your foundation for a luminous sheen and more.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops will add that sun-kissed glow to your face. This hydrating serum is suitable for all skin tones and types and blends easily with other makeup products. Let’s not forget that refreshing watermelon scent!
Available at Sephora.
RYO Upgraded Hair Products - Elevated Vegan Haircare
Cult-favourite Korean haircare brand RYO has unveiled its upgraded hair formulas for a variety of hair and scalp concerns. This is your sign to find a haircare solution for your specific hair needs! Each product includes its Triple Collagen technology extracted from Yeonju Rice. This smart technology delivers a powerful boost to your hair and scalp. RYO has everything from moisturising and strengthening hair roots to improving the scalp barrier.
For extremely damaged hair, turn to their Damage Care & Nourishing Range. With a shampoo, conditioner and treatment, your hair will be deeply conditioned and moisturised with just one use. Dealing with limp hair? The Strengthen and Volume Range will become your new go-to. The haircare duo has caffeine and ginseng extract to strengthen your roots and volumise your hair.
If you need a good exfoliating hair wash, the Deep Cleansing & Cooling Shampoo does the job and perfectly so! Its mint and green tea extracts soothe and refresh your oily and clogged scalp. Have a sensitive scalp? Try the Sensitive Scalp Care Shampoo, a dermatologically tested solution to provide your hair with anti-inflammatory ingredients such as green tea and Korean nutmeg oil.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: We love how RYO’s upgraded haircare products have every formula for any hair concern! You can pick and choose, depending on your scalp and hair preference. And they are conveniently available across many stores in Singapore.
Available at Watsons, both online and in stores, as well as Cold Storage and Giant outlets.
Pixi On-The-Glow Blush CheekTone - Multi-Use Blush Tinted Moisturiser Stick
Ever rushed out of the house and forgotten to apply blush? Swipe some colours onto your cheeks with the Pixi On-The-Glow Blush CheekTone! This hydrating stick is a personalised pH-adaptive balm that gives you a blush colour unique to your skin tone. With a formulation boasting fresh ingredients like fruit extracts, ginseng, and aloe vera, your skin will be nourished, revitalised, and soothed in one swipe. Not to mention that this paraben-free stick is packed with vitamins to deliver extreme antioxidant benefits for your face.
Simply twist the base to wind the stick, apply gently to your skin, and dab with your fingertips to blend the colour. This is an oh-so-convenient and long-lasting solution to finish off your makeup look!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Pixi On-The-Glow Blush Tinted Moisturiser Stick in Cheektone is perfect for quick daily touch-ups. Moisturising and with easy application, you can build layers depending on your preference for the intensity of your blush, giving you flushed cheeks wherever you head!
Available at Sephora.
Beauty Reviews 2024 - March
Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Contour Cream Supreme - Best Eye Cream for Multiple Skin Concerns
Our eye area is extremely delicate and prone to wrinkles, dark circles and eye bags - need we say more? With the Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Contour Cream Supreme, you can enjoy an extra nourishment boost; the ingredients in this high-performance cream have Lempuyang Extract, which is five times more effective and concentrated compared to past formulas. Worried about your dark under eyes? The Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract promotes blood oxygen saturation for the brightening effect.
For the best results, try out the brand’s Multi-Concern Eye Exercise, which combines eye cream and massage to moisturise your skin for 24 hours. After two weeks, dark circles and wrinkles are visibly less noticeable!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Sustainability and eco-friendly products are becoming big in the beauty industry, and Clé de Peau Beauté contributes to the movement with its handy refillable packaging. A brand that does its part for the environment and makes our skin glow to perfection? We look forward to what else Clé de Peau Beauté has to offer.
Available at Sephora, Clé de Peau Beauté Mandarin Gallery Flagship Store, Takashimaya, Radiance Counter at MetroParagon, TANGS at Tang Plaza, Isetan Scotts and BHG Bugis.
Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask - Overnight Mask For Firmer-Looking Skin
Laneige has always been a fan-favourite with range of sleeping masks, and now, there’s a pretty-in-pink formula guaranteed to heal and protect your skin!
Did you know that your skin needs to recover from big facial expressions like smiling, frowning and laughing? The Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask, with its Peony & Collagen Complex and Peptides, will firm up and revitalise your skin countering all of those facial movements. This sleeping mask boosts and preserves collagen while creating an overnight moisturising glow barrier that will make your skin radiant, shiny and full of life.
The Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask has a soothing formulation with 45,000 Hydro-Melt Glow Capsules that sink into your skin, nourishing and forming a protective barrier.
Perfect for a self-care night, you can ease this mask into your face while taking a whiff of its exclusive Sleepscent and the floral aroma of Peony Bouquet. Relax and rejuvenate your tired and dull skin, and you won’t have to worry about waking up with excess puffiness on your face.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: We love how this sleeping mask instantly gives us a bright glow in the morning! This sorbet-like texture glides across the skin easily and gets absorbed quickly. Struggling to hydrate your tired skin? No problem! This special mask is clinically proven to increase the moisture levels in your skin after one night. In fact, 96% of users felt that their skin became soft and bouncy after four weeks. Add this to your self-care routine if you need an overnight sleeping mask for radiant and bouncy skin!
Available at Laneige Official Website, Lazada, Shopee and Sephora (14 March link to be updated).
Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream - Revitalising Cream For A Youthful Look
Treat your skin with the ultimate care using the Shiseido Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream. This smooth and lavish cream will soothe your skin and target sagging, deep wrinkles, and dark spots with its SafflowerRED and ReneuraRED Technology. Applying and working into your skin brightens and elevates it, making your skin firmer.
It’s as simple as applying two pearl-sized drops on your cheek, forehead, nose, and chin during the day and night. Did we say how luxurious the texture was? Add this luxurious Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream into your skincare routine for improved skin texture and enjoy freedom from dullness!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Whether it’s getting your dark spots to fade or brightening your complexion, this advanced cream is the perfect solution for giving you the best self-care treatment every day.
Available in Sephora.
DunGud - Natural Haircare Products for Healthy and Stylish Hair
Plant-based and colour-safe haircare products? Sign us up! DunGud’s haircare products use all-natural Australian ingredients, so the brand takes care of your hair any time of the day! The Lift Volumising Shampoo and Lift Volumising Conditioner are necessary if you struggle with flat and wispy hair. These lightweight haircare duos promise a fuller and thicker look, and ingredients such as hydrolysed rice protein and flame tree extract will help condition and hydrate your hair to its glorious state.
If you are more into styling your locks, the Reflection High Shine Serum will give your hair a luminous sheen that helps reduce the appearance of frizzy hair with the help of ingredients such as argan and camellia oil. Looking for a multipurpose hairspray? Pump the brakes on your search with Pomp Workable Hairspray, which helps lock your hairstyle all day. You can even apply it to damp or dry hair!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: We love how these easy-to-use hair products from DunGud, with their all-natural ingredients, can help your hair glow. To style your hair effortlessly, try out their Reflection High Shine Serum to keep stray hairs in place, and set it with a bit of the Pomp Workable Hairspray for the ultimate clean girl look.
Available at Woorailoora.
Etat Pur - Pure Skincare and Actives Range For A Minimal Skin Routine
Your skin will be in for a treat with Etat Pur’s Pure Skincare and Actives range for a low-maintenance skincare routine - nothing more, nothing less! Made in France, you can make more informed choices with Etat Pur by not over-treating it as well as having effective formulas to transform your skin into brand new.
Suitable for all skin types, their Pure Skincare line is all about being a biomimetic everyday solution that contains no harmful ingredients. Crafted with similar natural properties to your skin, you can let the cleansers and moisturisers keep your skin healthy and smooth. Their Gentle Cleansing Foam has a minimalist, pH-neutral foam, and their variety of Pure Moisturisers will nourish and heal your skin, depending on your unique needs. It comes with three different textures and indexes, so you can find a perfect fit to moisturise your skin all day.
Meanwhile, their Pure Actives range has targeted treatment serums to help restore your skin’s natural balance from environmental stressors, stress, and more! With a 3x penetration rate, you can work them into your skin for a quick skincare pick-me-up. They have various serums for skin concerns, such as ageing, pimples, redness, and dryness.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Instead of using multiple skincare products, Etat Pur provides an innovative concept that keeps things simple. After using the Pure Skincare line day or night, apply at most two Pure Active serums when needed, and the mini bottles will dispense the serums at the right dosage for your skin.
Available at selected Watsons, LazMall and Shopee Mall.
Curél Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Shampoo - Gentle Shampoo That Protects Scalp and Minimises Skin Irritation
As Japan’s No.1 brand for sensitive Asian skin, Curél offers its Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Shampoo, which soothes and heals the most sensitive scalps! This gentle foaming shampoo has mild cleansing ingredients and easily removes sebum and dirt while protecting your scalp’s moisture. It can be rinsed off easily and leaves your hair smooth and silky.
With no added fragrance or ethyl alcohol, you can lather and treat your hair without feeling any sort of dryness. Definitely a game-changer if you are looking to switch up your haircare routine.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Curél Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Shampoo is the holy grail for those with sensitive scalps. This instant foam shampoo can be used on babies and your little ones.
Available in Watsons.
February 2024
Evolve Beauty Organic Beauty Miracle Vitamin C Mask and Enzyme + Vitamin C Cleanser Powder
Evolve Beauty, the UK’s leading sustainable beauty and organic beauty brand delivers two powerful skincare products that will give your dull complexion an instant brightening boost. Their new Enzyme + Vitamin C Cleanser Powder is a waterless and unique natural cleanser formulated with papaya enzymes, vitamin C, and prebiotics that will help remove dead skin cells, brighten up your dull skin and nourish your skin barrier. Mix one spatula of powder and a few drops of warm water to lather this special formula to get your fresh and brightened complexion in a matter of days. This travel-friendly and sustainable cleanser comes infused with citrusy organic lime and sweet orange essential oils for an extra sensory kick to your skincare routine.
Their Miracle Vitamin C Mask is another beauty must-have, with its exfoliating AHA and vitamin C; a quick pick-me-up for a self-pampering session. This natural formulation can reduce wrinkles and revitalise your skin with its added Maca peptides for skin cell renewal and the fragrant turmeric essential oil.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Struggling with uneven and dull skin tone? Rest assured that using both Evolve Beauty Organic Beauty Miracle Vitamin C Mask and Enzyme + Vitamin C Cleanser Powder in your skincare routine, will give your skin a much-needed Vitamin C kick. The cherry on top? Flaunt a natural glow and radiant smoothness ideal for key events or nights out.
Available at Simple Wellness Singapore.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Seeker Highlighter - Ultra-Smooth and Reflective Illuminating Powder
Shine bright with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Seeker Highlighter in Pearl, a super reflective and illuminating powder with a gorgeously embossed powder design of a dragon. This luxurious red compact powder comes with a mirror so you can easily apply it on-the-go.
Still new to highlights? Its super smooth formula makes it easy to apply on your face and body, which is great for makeup newbies. Vegan and cruelty-free, this highlighter is also formulated without fragrance and parabens and is a great option for sensitive skin.
Although one gentle sweep is enough to keep your skin shiny and glowy, you can build and layer this highlighter to get your desired look. Whether it’s a subtle sheer or a bold glittery look, Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Seeker Highlighter’s hybrid baked powder can help you achieve a luminous glow whenever and wherever you are!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Lightweight and extra reflective, Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Seeker Highlighter casts a pretty sheen on your skin with a smooth finish. This luminous powder can be used on the face, body and eyes - perfect for dolling yourself up for late-night occasions and parties that will last throughout the night. And who wouldn't want to flaunt that stunning red case?
Available at Sephora.
Derma Lab Hydraceutic Pink Vitamin B12 Serum - Moisturising and Nurturing Serum for Skin Barrier
Did you know that Asian skin is more prone to irritation and damage from environmental stressors? This is why your natural solution will be Derma Lab Hydraceutic Pink Vitamin B12 Serum, a must-have skincare addition that caters to sensitive Asian skin! It’s naturally pink and water-soluble, with the serum’s vitamin B12 paving the way to alleviating redness and inflammation in Asian skin. This serum packs a punch by reinforcing the skin barrier and supporting natural skin repair so you can have moisturised and nourished skin without worrying about damage caused by acne, UV rays and pollution.
That’s not all, Derma Lab’s range also includes a wide selection of serum companions for your skincare journey! Depending on your skin needs, they have various serums for deep hydration, such as their Hydraceutic 5KDA Hyaluronic Intensifying Serum and clear, brighter or firmer skin with their Sebumclar Triple Power Clarifying Serum, Derma Lab Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C15 and Derma Lab Agedefy Lipo Firming Serum.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: This super serum is enough to let your skin experience its true glowy complexion by nurturing your skin barrier and protecting your skin from inflammation. For those with skincare concerns such as rosacea and eczema, the Derma Lab Hydraceutic Pink Vitamin B12 Serum soothes the skin - use twice daily after and before cleansing and toning and watch your skin calm down with just one step!
Available at Watsons, Fairprice, CK and Shopee.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - Affordable Hydrating Formula for Smooth and Plump Skin
The Ordinary, a lab-led and science-backed company, is known for its affordable prices and clinically effective formulation. The Ordinary prides itself on constantly reinventing its existing skincare products for an upgraded skincare experience.
The latest upgrade is the wallet-friendly and newly-improved, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 in a new formulation to help your skin achieve plump, smooth and hydrated skin. With five forms of hyaluronic acid, this best-selling product is now even more lightweight and can be absorbed by your skin easily and effortlessly, minimising the appearance of dry fine lines.
This water-based serum will leave your skin extra hydrated and protected with the new addition of ceramides, which help prevent water loss and retain moisture.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: It’s everything you need for hydrating and smooth skin but better. The pro-vitamin B5 also supports your skin by helping to keep your skin moisture locked in. Apply on wet or dry skin during the day or night after cleansing and before oil-based products to see the maximum results!
Available at Sephora.
LUSH New Romantics - Bold, Warm and Spicy Gender-Neutral Fragrance
With natural ingredients and a bold fragrance, just a spritz of the LUSH New Romantics perfume will leave you feeling confident and ready to tackle your day. It comes infused with fruity notes of zesty orange, a warm base of pimento berry oil and a hint of sweetness from davana oil, a plum-like and syrupy scent which complements the citrusy fragrance.
Did you know that davana oil is quite difficult to source as the quality depends on the weather conditions in India? This is why New Romantics makes for an extra special perfume with exquisite, high-quality ingredients. Spray some before you head out, and its spicy, warm smell will have you turning heads no matter where you are. This simple warming scent will give you an extra boost of positivity as you start your day with a bang!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Aside from the New Romantics fragrance, LUSH also carry a wide variety of scents across different product categories. If you need help choosing a fragrance that you will enjoy, we highly recommend an introduction to fragrances; a service they offer at all LUSH stores in Singapore. Learn to mix, match, layer different scents along with a wide range of products such as lotions and shower gels; each designed to bring out your favourite elements.
Available at LUSH.
KOSÉ SEKKISEI Skincare Blockbuster Set - Brightening and Newly-Improved Products for Hydrated Skin
It’s time to switch up your skincare routine with KOSÉ SEKKISEI. After years of research, KOSÉ SEKKISEI has discovered a new active ingredient, “W-glycyrrhetinic acid stearyl ester” derived from licorice, that brightens the skin and reduces skin texture, elevating the formulation to new heights.
The Brightening Essence Lotion is designed to reduce pesky dark spots on your skin and prevent redness from UV ray exposure, skin irritation and even acne. This solution is formulated with more natural jujube and mugwort extract ingredients, and will moisturise and brighten your skin.
Another game-changer is the Skincare UV Defence Essence Range. Made for comfortable and easy application, their Skincare UV Essence Milk is lightweight and spreads evenly across your face with just one sweep. Further, multiply that layer of protection with their Skincare UV Essence Gel. The non-sticky and peony and indigo extract formulation will load your skin with all of its useful antioxidants.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Want all that goodness in one set? Infused with active and natural ingredients, the KOSÉ SEKKISEI Skincare Blockbuster Set has all the skincare products you need to protect your face from harmful rays and keep your skin glowing all day long.
Available at all KOSÉ Department Store Counters, Welcia-BHG stores, Shopee, Lazada and Guardian Online.
January 2024
Lancome - CNY Edition Advanced Génifique Serum and L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid
Welcoming the new year with a burst of beauty, Lancome introduces its Chinese New Year edition of the Advanced Génifique Serum and the latest L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid collection. The bestselling Advanced Génifique Serum is a game-changer, fortifying the skin's moisture barrier with just a single drop. This powerhouse serum, enriched with prebiotics, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins, defends against external aggressors like pollution and dry weather and rejuvenates dull skin, delivering a visibly glowing complexion in just seven days. It hydrates, plumps, and evens tone, unveiling healthier, youthful skin. Plus, it is available in a limited-edition 2024 Chinese New Year packaging.
Lancome is also unveiling the latest L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid, the perfect addition to your beauty arsenal. Just in time for the season, this matte lip colour offers a smooth, creamy veil, ensuring a comfortable and weightless glide upon application. The thick-foam petal applicator provides an exquisite hugging sensation for a flawless finish. The Intimatte Liquid, enriched with Grand Rose Extracts, Soothing Ceramide, and Smokelight Pigments, makes your lips extra perky while reinforcing the lipid barrier to protect against dehydration.
Available in six effortless shades, including the Perfect Nude and Dusty Rose, which are specially crafted for Asian complexions, this collection is set to elevate your date nights with bold and classic red lips.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Have you noticed your skin losing its glow lately? The Advanced Génifique Serum restores the skin's radiance and rehydrates our dry skin! It's a fantastic, small, yet powerful addition to your skincare routine.
Meanwhile, the L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Liquid shades have provided us with a bright splash of colour in our makeup looks, and better yet, they're weightless and long-lasting. Hands up if you need the perfect shade of red in your life - we got you!
Available on Lancome’s website and Sephora.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel - For Lifted and Sleek Brows
Say hello to effortlessly sleek brows with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze® Gel – your go-to solution for lifted and defined eyebrows. This innovative clear brow wax-gel hybrid features a triple-action comb applicator, making brow styling a breeze. You can set your brows with ultimate precision on the go, achieving a laminated look that stays put.
Enjoy long-lasting hold as the quick-drying formula instantly lifts and feathers your brows. This travel-friendly gem is dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, and vegan. With ultimate hold and a non-sticky, flake-free texture thanks to Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer, Brow Freeze® Gel adds a touch of hydration with its ingredients. Elevate your brow game and embrace the feathered look effortlessly!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Experience flawless and defined brows with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel. This clear brow wax-gel hybrid will elevate your brow game with ease - without any accompanying stiffness or crunchiness,. Plus, it does not contain any harmful ingredients!
Available at Sephora.
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream - Moisturising and Soothing Face Cream
Using the Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream is like treating your skin to a luxurious spa experience. Tailored for diverse skin types, this ultra-rich lipid cream is a staple for those dealing with ageing concerns, dryness, uneven texture, and redness.
This skincare gem, clinically proven to provide 24-hour moisture, becomes a daily ritual, saturating the skin with a harmonious combination of ceramides, lipids, minerals, and powerful antioxidants. The result? Enhanced elasticity, a soothing effect, and a healthy skin barrier support. Bora Barrier Repair Cream also offers firming benefits, reducing visible redness and restoring your skin to its healthier state.
Beyond the beauty regimen, this cream serves as both remedy and prevention, addressing issues stemming from overuse of active ingredients, sun exposure, and the inevitable effects of ageing. It's more than just skincare; it's a great solution for maintaining healthy, vibrant skin.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: The Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream is an excellent remedy for preserving skin health and vibrancy. By incorporating this cream into your routine, you will experience the transformation towards more even, hydrated, and clearer skin, basking in a radiant glow every day. Psst...travelling to colder lands? You will want this handy face cream in your arsenal for all things nourishing and deep hydration!
Available at Sephora.
L’OCCITANE Purifying Freshness Scalp Scrub and Scalp Night Serum - A Two-Step Regimen For Healthy Hair
To start your day with healthier, more vibrant locks in 2024, all you need is L’OCCITANE's two-step haircare regimen featuring the Purifying Freshness Scalp Scrub and Scalp Night Serum.
The Purifying Freshness Scalp Scrub eliminates impurities and dead skin, leaving your scalp invigorated and comfortable. This gentle exfoliation visibly reduces greasiness and neutralises odours caused by excess sebum, offering an immediate refreshing effect with a delightful 24-hour fragrance. Follow up with the Scalp Night Serum, a luxurious treatment that significantly improves the scalp's condition, providing a calming and comforting experience during application.
With proven effectiveness in increasing hydration and soothing the scalp, this serum helps to soothe, intensely moisturise and reinforce the scalp's protective barrier. Packed with a blend of essential oils, vitamins, and natural amino acids, these products promise to add shine to your hair!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: With their special combination of essential oils, vitamins, and natural amino acids, these hair products promise to add shine and revitalise your hair, making bad hair days a thing of the past! Make time for both and you will notice a cleaner scalp that's open to absorbing all the goodness that the serum has to offer. Better still, you will find your hair exuding a healthy glow - now, who doesn't want some of that elusive shine?
Available at L’OCCITANE islandwide stores and online.
Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Series - Vegan, Pregnancy-Safe and Sustainable Skincare
Experience the transformative power of Caudalie's Resveratrol-Lift skincare line! With their latest cutting-edge technology, Caudalie offers the best collagen for the skin in an eco-friendly and vegan route. The Instant Firming Serum swiftly corrects wrinkles and enhances facial contours, boasting an ultra-concentrated formula featuring Vegan Collagen 1, derived from plants.
This plant-derived collagen helps boost collagen fibres and reinforce your skin's firmness. Meanwhile, the No.1 anti-ageing Cashmere Cream nourishes, smoothens, and firms the skin with the same innovative blend, accompanied by recyclable refills for sustainability.
This pregnancy-safe retinol alternative ensures a radiant glow for expectant mothers, making Caudalie's Resveratrol-Lift line an ideal choice for comprehensive and nourishing skincare!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: This unique retinol alternative firms up the skin in a matter of weeks! Power up your skincare in 2024 with the Firming Eye Gel Cream and Firming Night Cream to give your eyes and skin that extra lift.
Available at Sephora.
Forest MD Silk SunScreen - Ultra-Light and Nourishing Sunscreen
Meet your new skincare superhero – the Forest MD Silk SunScreen. This SPF60 sensation effortlessly combines high sun protection with a weightless feel, creating the perfect ally for your daily routine and outdoor escapades. This sunscreen leaves a soft finish and a silky touch, elevating your skincare ritual to a luxurious level.
Let's delve into the perks of this skincare hero. Forest MD's Silk SunScreen SPF60 stands strong with broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays, fighting sun damage and premature ageing. Its ultra-light formula feels like a weightless veil, ideal for your everyday routine or those adventurous days under the sun – no heavy feels, just carefree vibes. Packed with antioxidants like silk crystal, nano gold, aloe vera, tremella mushroom extract, and green tea, it's tailored for sensitive and acne-prone skin, ensuring your skin feels pampered and protected.
The magic of liposomal technology ensures active ingredients are absorbed to the max for ultimate effectiveness. Suitable for all skin types, from clear skin to acne-prone skin, the Forest MD Silk SunScreen SPF60 is your perfect match for healthy, happy skin.
Vanilla Luxury Raves: This soft and lightweight formulation works wonders for those with acne-prone skin and reduces red patches. It provides robust protection against harmful UV rays, preventing sun damage and premature ageing too. Best of all, this clinical skincare brand is lovingly formulated without harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and colouring agents, so you can expect the highest quality ingredients for your skin.
Available at Forest MD.
The Powder Shampoo Hydrating & Replenishing Powder Shampoo for Dry and Fragile Hair - Sustainable and Long-Lasting
For those who frequently colour their hair and find their locks getting drier, The Powder Shampoo presents an excellent solution with its Hydrating & Replenishing Powder Shampoo For Dry & Fragile Hair. Infused with potent plant-powered ingredients, this shampoo is a powerhouse for nurturing and safeguarding your hair against further damage.
With the benefits of camellia seed oil to hydrate and protect, tamanu oil for deep moisture restoration, SoftOlive for replenishment and repair, and geranium essential oil for smoothing tresses and enhancing shine, this powder shampoo offers a natural way to achieve hydrated, replenished, and healthier hair. A generous 100g bottle providing over 100 washes ensures over three months of daily use for those looking to maintain your hair's vitality and lustre!
Vanilla Luxury Raves: Aside from making your tresses soft and nourished, this special shampoo comes in sustainable packaging! The brand also introduces eco-friendly refill pouches, promoting convenience and sustainability by reducing plastic consumption and conserving water resources.
Available at The Powder Shampoo.