No to needles

Revitalise skin texture painlessly with South Korean brand Idenel’s patented technology.

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Revitalise skin texture painlessly with South Korean brand Idenel’s patented technology.

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The gentlest aesthetic procedure can still be fairly uncomfortable. And in some cases, you might have to endure redness or tenderness.

Idenel, an aesthetic skincare brand from South Korea, has developed an alternative in the form of a unique patented ingredient, Raphitox™. This key ingredient contains raphides, tiny needleshaped crystals derived from plants, that are said to penetrate the skin evenly to boost cell activity for multiple skincare benefits.

Effective yet gentle enough for the delicate eye area, the Idenel Revitalizing Eye Cream ($125.90 for 30ml) uses Raphitox™ to target stubborn dark circles, crow’s feet and eye bags by reportedly strengthening skin elasticity around the eyes and lightening pigmentation. It can also help to reduce the appearance of puffy eyes.

Free of alcohol, colourants and parabens, the light and emollient cream glides evenly onto the skin. With a light massage, it is absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy finish or causing milia seeds. Use it twice daily, in the morning and evening.

Idenel products are available online at www.ohwow.sg, and at John Little stores. For more information, you can send an e-mail to customerservice@ohwow.sg.

GET FLAWLESS SKIN

Fight ageing and fortify skin with these:

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• Idenel Raphitox Luxury Skin Nutritive Cream ($259.90 for 10ml) is a powerful antiageing cream designed to target all signs of skin ageing. Made with Raphitox™ and botanical ingredients like ginseng, use this once a week to repair skin cells at the deep skin layers. After that, apply a thin layer of the Idenel Cooling Mask ($83.90 for 200ml) to help soothe the skin.

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• Idenel AC Perfect Solution Gel-Tox ($131.90 for 50ml) is a treatment gel designed for skin that is acne-prone, oily or sensitive. Made with Raphitox™, this paraben-free moisturising gel formula is said to firm up the skin to help reduce the look of enlarged pores. It penetrates quickly to soothe any skin irritation, and treats problematic skin without leaving a greasy feel.