Here It Goes...

Ready, steady, shop!

byTeri Anne Tan February 2017

Ready, steady, shop!

It’s a Bag Deal

A girl can never have too many bags. No matter how big your bag collection is, there’s no reason not to add another one, especially if it’s a unique and chic one from Carlo Rino’s Nothing In Between bag collection. The line celebrates the good ’ol days of pen pals and handwritten letters, and boasts a series of black and white bags. Look fab with one, whether at work or dinner.

The Carlo Rino Nothing In Between collection retails from $165 to $220 at all Carlo Rino boutiques and leading department stores.

Run the World

Jog in style and comfort with Skechers Originals OG 84 – Rise N Shine. The lace-up shoe features a flexible rubber outsole and an air-cooled memory foam, which offers maximum support for your feet. It also has a classic retro design with shimmery metallic fabric and soft sparkle knit, so you can look totally cute while pounding the pavement.

Skechers Originals OG 84 – Rise N Shine retails for $109 at all Skechers concept stores.

Good Eye

We all know how annoying puffy eyebags and dark eye circles can be. Get rid of that panda look and get some eye therapy with CNP Laboratory Hydrogel Eye Lifting Patch. With ingredients such as hydrogel infused with collagen and hyaluronic acid, which help to reduce puffiness and brighten and hydrate the eyes, you can now have brighter-looking peepers.

CNP Laboratory Hydrogel Eye Lifting Patch retails for $14.90 at selected Guardian and Watsons outlets and cnpcosmetics.com.sg.

Cool Comfort

If you wear contact lenses, your eyes probably get dry and irritated after having them on for a full day. This won’t be the case with Alcon DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses, which minimise friction and become ultra-soft when worn. The only water gradient contact lenses in the world, they are manufactured with a unique water gradient component that allows for more oxygen flow, offering utmost moisture and breathability for your eyes throughout the day. Perfect eyesight has never felt this comfy.

Alcon DAILIES TOTAL1 retails for $73 per box at Obtique Paris Miki Singapore.

Clear Results

You’ll definitely want a fast and fuss-free experience when taking a pregnancy test. The Clearblue Conception Indicator gets the job done efficiently and even tells you how many weeks it’s been. Simple, hygienic and straightforward, Clearblue is the world’s number one selling brand in pregnancy and fertility testing.

Clearblue Conception Indicator retails for $24.90 at all major pharmacies and personal care stores.

All is Bright

As much as we hate to admit it, we all suffer from dull and damaged skin once in a while, but that can all change with Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Essence. Enriched with brightening ingredients such as arbutin and bilberry leaf extract, the product fights dark spots and hides any visible redness on the skin. Plus, it ensures your skin is well hydrated in our hot, tropical climate. Add this to your nightly skincare routine and you’ll get a glow in no time.

Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Essence retails for $32.90 at all Watsons, Guardian, Sasa and selected NTUC Fairprice outlets.

Hair Love

Have frizzy hair and split ends? No problem – soothe your mane with the Botaneco Garden Argan Oil and Virgin Olive hair collection, which comprises a shampoo, conditioner and serum. Formulated with pure ECO-CERTIFIED Moroccan argan oil, virgin olive oil from Spain, and other ingredients that together reduce hair breakage and repair scalp damage, your hair will be instantly nourished and softened.

Botaneco Garden Organic Argan Oil and Virgin Olive Oil hair products retail for $7.90 each at all Guardian outlets and guardian.com.sg.

Perfect Skin

Have your wrinkles covered and skin well prepped in just one step with IDS Diamond Dust Perfector. A lightweight makeup base that instantly minimises the appearance of enlarged pores and blemishes, it blends flawlessly into your skin with a smooth matte finish, softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and allowing your natural radiance to shine. Got dry skin? It can be layered on with your moisturiser to soothe the skin with its blend of calming floral extracts. Suitable for all skin types.

IDS Diamond Dust Perfector retails for $65 at IDS Clinic and idsskincare.com.

That Time of the Month

Getting your period isn’t fun at all, but you can make it less of a hassle by preventing any leakage with Whisper Skin Love. It features Soft Air Dry Cushion+, a silky soft material that’s three times thicker than the average cotton pad for optimal absorption, yet offers excellent airflow. With such comfort and protection, your period days will be less icky and more easy-going.

Whisper Skin Love is available at all Watsons and Guardian outlets.

Salt It Up

Too much salt may be bad for your body, but the right amount is vital to maintain your sodium levels in this ferocious heat. The good news is Yeo’s Oceanic Pineapple Drink does just that while quenching your thirst. The healthy combination of sweet pineapple juice and Australian sea salt will leave you refreshed, energised and wanting more each time.

Yeo’s Oceanic Pineapple Drink retails for $1.60 at all major supermarkets, retail chains and convenience stores.

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