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Dab on these date-night scents before an evening out.

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Dab on these date-night scents before an evening out. 

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The Body Shop Black Musk EDP, $55.90.
This blend of liquorice root, black vanilla, vetiver and patchouli reminds us of a chocolate dessert at first spritz, before it “melts” into an earthy, musky base.  

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Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower EDT, $155.
If you want a fresher scent for the night, this fragrance, with its zesty notes of apricot, mandarin and freesia, will do the trick. But it’s not all girlie either: It has a sensual base of musk and sandalwood. All in all, it’s feminine, but not overpoweringly so.

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Balmain Extatic Gold Musk EDT, $135.
At first whiff , it smells like a fresh floral garden, with hints of bergamot and gardenia. Then, it develops into a spicy, sexier scent with notes of peppery akigalawood and musk. Perfect for super-glam nights.

FUSS-FREE SKIN TREATS
Boost your complexion with these masks – 20 minutes is all you need. 

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FOR MATURE SKIN
Laneige Perfect Renew Regenerating Mask, $52 for five sheets.
This is formulated with moisture-locking ceramide water and the brand’s Skin Rebirth technology, which uses flavonoids from galangal root to keep skin looking youthful. Post-mask, there’s no sticky or greasy afterfeel.

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FOR DRY SKIN
Porcelain Hydrocare Bio Cellulose Mask, $190 for six sheets. 
The moisturising cactus extract in this hydrates dry skin, while the lychee seed extract in it firms skin and reportedly stimulates collagen production. Bonus: this mask cools the skin – an absolute treat on sweltering hot days.

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FOR DULL, CLOGGED SKIN
Estee Lauder Re-nutriv Ultimate Diamond Revitalizing Mask Noir, $620.
Purifying bamboo charcoal gets rid of dead skin cells while South Sea pearl powder imparts radiance. Gently massage the cream mask into skin using the provided brush, apply another layer, then rinse it off  after five minutes. 

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FOR AGE SPOTS AND DULL SKIN
Astalift White Brightening Mask, $22.
Designed with dual layers at the cheek and temple areas, which are more prone to age spots and dullness, this mask is infused with brightening arbutin, soothing peony extract and firming yeast extract.

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