This month’s Beauty News

Lashing Out For seriously sultry lashes, we gave these mascaras a run for their money.

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Lashing Out

For seriously sultry lashes, we gave these mascaras a run for their money.

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Just like the original, you can expect the same performance and lastingpower of the limited edition Swarovski-clad Benefit They’re Real! Mascara, $44.

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Chanel Le Volume Le Chanel in Ardent Purple is a deep purple mascara that almost passes off as black. Reach for it if you’d like something a little edgier.

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For an ultra boost in volume, the Beauty UK Lash2the Max Mascara, $9.90, gives instant drama.

If you want volume, look for a rounded brush with plenty of bristles.

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Two homegrown brands piquing our interest are Allies of Skin and Code Deco. The former recently launched a monthly perfume subscription, $45 (one month’s supply of three 3 ml vials), making it a great discovery tool for fragrance aficionados. No time to layer on skincare? The Allies of Skin 1A All-Day Mask, $99 (50 ml), will simplify your routine. This non-rinse mask functions like a moisturiser and supercharges skin throughout the day.

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We’ll Drink To That

Give your skin a boost of collagen by adding these supplements into your daily routine.

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Not overly sweet, the Laneige Collagen Drink, $52 (10 bottles), has a fruity taste that’s free from artificial sugars and flavouring. At 25 kcal, it also has lesser calories than similar drinks that contain at least 5,000 g of collagen peptide.

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Besides helping in the stimulation of collagen production, AFC Collagen White Beauty, $48.90 (270 caplets), has additional brightening ingredients that help to reduce dark spots for a radiant complexion.

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Want something easily added into food or drink without changing its taste? Try the Astalift Pure Collagen Powder, $76 (a box of 30). It contains 5,000 g of low-molecular collagen derived from vitamin C and freshwater clams.

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