What you need, what you want, and what really works.
What you need, what you want, and what really works.
BASIC INSTINCT
Hydration is vital to healthy skin. If your foundation is less than stable, replenish your skin’s moisture levels with Restylane’s Night Cream, which uses a unique and stabilised form of hyaluronic acid for longer-lasting results. Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Renewal Gel Cream contains botanical extracts and energising mineral ions for accelerated cell turnover while Bioderma’s Hydrabio Perfecteur SPF 30 PA+++ protects skin from oxidative stress and strengthens skin’s barrier function.
CUSHION REVOLUTION
Laneige’s BB Cushion needs no introduction—and two of its variants have now been reformulated for added skincare and cosmetic benefits. The updated BB Cushion Whitening contains serumlike ingredients and offers longer-lasting wear, while the BB Cushion Pore Control helps regulate sebum, blurs pores and gives skin an ultra-light semi-matte finish. Available in 10 shade variations, including cool and warm tones, truly something for everyone.
COME CLEAN
Keep skin dullness at bay by exfoliating once a week (twice if you have oily skin). L’Occitane’s Pivoine Sublime 2 in 1 Perfecting Scrub, $48 for 100ml, contains micro granules to remove dead skin cells without causing distress to fragile skin.
FLOWER THERAPY
What takes you to your happy place? If it’s the uplifting smells of fresh fruit and flowers, Jurlique’s Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense will turn the most stressful moments into blissful ones. Formulated with all-natural ingredients including five different types of rose extracts, aloe vera extract and grapefruit seed extract, the mist soothes, balances and softens your skin, and acts as an instant mood booster.
DIOR PRESTIGE’S LA CRÈME TEXTURE LÉGÈRE, $505 FOR 50ML
A godsend for those living in hot and humid climates (read: all of us here in Singapore), Dior Prestige’s signature La Crème now boasts an air-whipped, lightweight texture, thanks to its unique Skin Breathe technology, which ensures round-theclock hydration without any greasiness. That it gives skin a soft, velvety touch is a much-welcome bonus.
FRAGRANCE TRAILS
Every summer, Armani Privé serves up a new limited edition scent inspired by the Giorgio Armani spring/summer collection. And while the past few editions placed strong emphasis on richer, more intense notes like jasmine, sandalwood and incense, this year, Armani Privé’s Fil Rouge Limited Edition EDP focuses on the lighter iris extract. Echoing the graphic dynamism of the runway collection, iris brings to Fil Rouge a touch of tenderness and luminosity. To round it off , white musk, bergamot and aldehydes give it a modern edge while retaining Armani’s signature elegance and femininity.
PICTURE PERFECT
Give your skin an airbrushed finish with Dermalogica's Hydrablur Primer, which contains mattifying agents and soft-focus pigments for a smooth, shinefree finish. Lunasol’s Modeling Control Base EX01 has a blue-green tint to correct signs of dullness and redness for a unified skin tone. To hide dark circles and shadows around the nose, mouth and eyes, opt for Make Up For Ever’s Ultra HD Invisible Cover Concealer.
READ MY LIPS
Every girl on the go knows a swipe of lipstick or lip gloss is the easiest way to switch up your look. NARS’ Lip Cover offers a creamy finish while By Terry’s Terrybly Velvet Rouge Liquid Velvet Lipstick settles into a semi-matte texture. Or, go all out with bold combinations using NYX’s Ombre Lip Duo. If you prefer glosses, Dior’s Dior Addict Milky Tint has a watery effect that smoothes and plumps lips while Chanel’s Lèvres Scintillantes Gloss Aqua in 610 Sahara has tiny gold pigments for a sunkissed vibe. Get the best of both worlds with Lancôme Juicy Shaker, a pigmented lip oil that gives a sheer stained effect.
