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What you need, what you want, and what really works.

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What you need, what you want, and what really works.

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UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE

A rare combination of delicate violet, enveloping woods and sensual musky accords, Bottega Veneta’s Parco Palladiano IX exemplifies the Maison’s refined aesthetics, right down to the Intrecciato pattern that’s expertly embossed on its silver cap.

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DYNAMIC DUO 

Make the most of your eye care routine with Sulwhasoo’s new Timetreasure Renovating Eye Serum. Layer it under the Eye Cream for optimal results, as they work in synergy to optimise the rejuvenating powers of prized red pine. Plus, it also comes with a unique 24K gold-plated massage tool that helps depuff, brighten and firm the delicate skin around the eyes. 

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GETTING TO THE ROOT OF IT

Give fine and limp locks an extra oomph with Phyto’s Phytovolume Volumizing Shampoo and Phytobaume Volume Express Conditioner. Packed with botanical extracts to purify the scalp and add volume, hair looks bouncier, shinier and thicker. For added treatment, try L’Oréal Professionnel’s Denser Hair Gelée. It reactivates hair bulbs to kickstart hair’s growth cycle for fuller, healthier tresses.

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NATURAL THERAPY

Harnessing the rejuvenating properties of frankincense, Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Frankincense Intense Lift Serum, $268 for 30ml, uses hyaluronic acid, micro algae, ribose and linseed oil to rebuild skin structure for firmer, smoother skin.

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EYES ON YOU

Peter Philips has reinvented Dior’s iconic 5 Couleurs palette for the summer. Boasting a smoother, more blendable formula, each palette contains complementary shades with more intense colour pigments for an effortlessly seamless, head-turning effect.

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BED OF ROSES

Give your skin a new lease of life with Sisley’s Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, $240 for 50ml. Made with active ingredients from black rose, alpine rose and may rose, it plumps, reinforces skin density and gives skin a well-rested glow.

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GET YOUR GLOW ON

Radiant skin is now within reach—in three simple steps. To begin, even out skin tone with a hydrating foundation like THEFACESHOP’s CC Cooling Cushion. Next, dot Dior’s Diorskin Nude Air Luminizer Serum onto the high planes of your face to illuminate your features and blur imperfections. Finish by sweeping Chanel’s Les Beiges Healthy Glow Luminous Colour to add a sheer veil of sun-kissed warmth.

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THE BIG O

NARS’ cult Orgasm blush is now available in a liquid format and a lipstick. For longer-lasting wear, layer the Liquid Blush over the original or wear it alone for a sheer and silky finish. Slick on the new lipstick to add a natural, just-bitten tint.

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CANDY POTS

Dress your lids in Decorté AQMW’s new Eye Glow Gems for a vibrant, gloss-like finish. Long-lasting, pigmented and ultra-blendable, its unique gel-cream-powder hybrid texture melts into skin and stays on all day. Our top pick is GY081, a purple-grey shade with tiny silver pearl pigments to accentuate the eyes.

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