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Quench your thirst with Juscool Sparkling drinks, which are endorsed by the Health Promotion Board and proudly bear the Healthier Choice symbol.

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Cool Down

Quench your thirst with Juscool Sparkling drinks, which are endorsed by the Health Promotion Board and proudly bear the Healthier Choice symbol. They’re made with real fruit juice and contain 25 percent less sugar and calories than other carbonated drinks. The best part? There are six flavours available (Fragrant Peach, Juicy Apple, Aromatic Yuzu, Luscious Grape, Zesty Passion fruit & Tangy Orange), meaning there’s sure to be something for everyone!

Yeo’s Juscool Sparkling drinks are available at all leading supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations. 

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It’s the One   

On the market for a new makeup remover? Try ORBIS The Cleansing ONE. A 100 percent oil free waterproof makeup remover that melts away waterproof makeup effortlessly without harming your skin. This product removes grime and persistent residue from makeup and supports the formation of healthy skin cells, which enhances the skin’s clarity, firmness and smoothness. The signature Oil Cut formula helps combat dehydration, promote a youthful glow and improve skin elasticity, preventing wrinkles from forming. ORBIS The Cleansing ONE retails for $38 at Robinsons (The Heeren and Raffles City), Bishan Junction 8, Westgate, Plaza Singapura and online at http://orbis.com.sg.

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Easy Eyelift

Suffering from dark eye circles and eye bags? Auolive Bags & Lines, Fall Behind Eyes Lifter, a water-based invigorating eye serum, can help with that. A multi-functional, all-in-one serum, it targets imperfections and signs of ageing. It also enhances the eye contour and softens wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness, eye bags and dark circles. Loaded with antioxidants that soothe and moisturise the skin, this eye serum is sure to give you pretty peepers once again.

Auolive Bags & Lines, Fall Behind Eyes Lifter retails for $128 at Naisse outlets (Katong 112 and Orchard Gateway), TANGS VivoCity and auolive.com

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Super Spray

Formulated with six kinds of skincare ingredients, the Hadatuko Perfect UV Cut Spray SPF50+ PA++++  has a low irritant formula and can be applied even when you’ve got makeup on. The formula is free from alcohol, parabens, artificial colours, mineral oil and fragrances and contains ingredients such as hibiscus flower extract and cherry flower extract. The mist has a light texture that will effectively protect your skin from harmful UV rays while keeping it moisturised. Wearing sunscreen has never been easier!

Hadatuko Perfect UV Cut Spray SPF50+ PA++++ retails for $50 at all Sasa outlets.

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Foolproof Brows

Get your brows on fleek with Benefit Foolproof Brow, which comes in two shades. Apply the lighter shade from the start of your brow to the arch, then sweep the darker shade from your arch to the tail end of your brow. The shades blend seamlessly and will make your brows look full without looking flat. And the velvety smooth brow powder won’t go anywhere – it instantly adheres to eyebrow hair and skin and is buildable, smudge-proof and lasts up to 12 hours. Look no further for brows that are soft, natural and on point!

Benefit Foolproof Brow Powder retails for $42 at Benefit Westgate Boutique, all Sephora outlets, The Shilla Duty Free, Lazada.sg and Zalora.sg.

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Ready Defense 

Sunscreen is essential, especially when it comes to protecting your skin against premature ageing and dark spots. NOVU Elemental Ready Defence Sunscreen (Tinted) protects your skin against harmful UV rays while providing light coverage and a hint of a healthy glow. The sunscreen contains active mineral ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which deflect harmful UV rays away from the skin, as well as vitamin E, which neutralises free radicals. Shake well before use, and apply evenly on your face, neck and décolletage area. Your skin will be well-protected after!

NOVU Elemental Ready Defence Sunscreen Tinted (40ml) retails for $48 at all NOVU clinics, selected Watsons, Fairprice Xtra and Fairprice Finest branches, and online at http://lazada.com.

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Baby Soft

If you suffer from dehydrated and dull skin, try pampering it with the MISSHA Near Skin Moist Lab Series. Comprising of five products (toner, essence, emulsion, cream and eye cream), the hypoallergenic moisturising skincare series contains baby NMF complex to help plump and hydrate skin. This range is particularly good if you suffer from sensitive and dry skin, especially if it feels taut after washing with a regular cleanser. Give this range a go if you want your skin to look radiant and feel soft!

MISSHA Near Skin Moist Lab products retail between $30.90 and $35.90 at all MISSHA outlets.

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Cleansing Perfection

Applying waterproof sunscreen helps protect your skin – but if you don’t remove it thoroughly, it could clog up your pores. If you’re having a hard time cleaning off the residue from your sunscreen; try CNP Cosmetics Cleansing Perfecta. A low stimulation cleanser for waterproof makeup, it deep cleanses and properly dissolves sunscreen and even BB creams. The mineral oil-free silicon formulation also cleans sensitive skin without causing irritation, and the gel type cleanser leaves the skin moisturised after cleansing.

CNP Cosmetics Cleansing Perfecta (50ml) retails for $5.90 from October to November with a minimum purchase of $18 worth of cosmetics at Guardian outlets.

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Beauty Secret

Get picture-perfect skin with Canmake Secret Beauty Powder, which contains five moisturising agents that come together to give a soft-focus effect. Even though it’s a powder compact, its formula is non-powdery — so it doesn’t provide too much coverage and is perfect for the no-makeup makeup look. The product is free from fragrances, mineral oils and ethanol and works gently on the skin, making it a secret that should be shared with friends.

Canmake Secret Beauty Powder retails for $19.90 at Watsons, BHG, Tokyu Hand, Robinsons The Heeren and Metro.

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Colour Crush

You know how it is with most matte lipsticks — your lips chap and wrinkles form. But that doesn’t mean you’ve got to stay off them for good, especially when It’s Skin Life Color Lip Crush Matte lipsticks provide intense colour coverage without drying out your kissables. With a silky matte texture, each lipstick is non-sticky and finishes with a plumping effect, enhancing the shape of your pout immediately. And it’s available in 10 shades!

It’s Skin Life Color Lip Crush Matte lipstick retails for $23 at all It’s Skin outlets (Bugis Junction, Tampines 1 and NEX Mall).

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Fit Fun

This season, look no further than Amore Fitness for a gym membership. If you’re signing up for the first time, you’ll get to enjoy a hundred dollars off and up to 15 percent discount. Depending on the type of package you sign up for, you could also receive a microfiber tank top.  A membership with Amore Fitness entitles you to a body composition analysis, usage of all facilities, and access to many types of classes including kickboxing and Pilates — so jump on the fitness bandwagon already and sweat it out.

For more information, please call 6223 3822 or visit their outlet at Thomson Plaza #03-49. Full outlet details at http://amorefitness.com/clubs.

Text Cheryl Lim.