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Day creams are meant to protect skin from UV damage.

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FRESH FACE FIRST

Day creams are meant to protect skin from UV damage, while keeping it hydrated. Kanebo’s new Fresh Day Cream does just that, while doubling as a makeup base thanks to its soft “melting touch” texture. It also has ingredients such as althea root extract, camomile extract and fucus serratus extract to keep skin feeling soothed and pampered.

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BIKER BABE

An update on the versatile biker bag, Moschino’s B-Pocket bag is a multi-functional style that comes with various pockets and detachable (and adjustable) straps for easy wear. Plus, it’s high on street cred with cool hardware details like metal logos and chunky zips. Choose from designs such as the cardboard print, collage style with patchwork, signature Moschino print, and the classic calf leather version with unique details on both sides of the bag. Available at Moschino boutiques at Paragon (#01-04/05) and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (#01-15).

NARY A DRY EYE

Dry eyes are the bane of contact lens wearers. Bausch + Lomb’s new monthly Ultra contact lenses tackle this problem with the new Moistureseal technology. Produced with a breakthrough material and new manufacturing processes, the new lens is ultra soft and breathable, and provides moisturising comfort for a full 16 hours. $69 for a box of six, from selected leading optical retail chains and optical shops.

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SUMMER COOL

Festival attire and the ’90s grunge look are still hot – cue Fingercroxx’s latest collections: Summer Festival and Ninety Street. The former is Coachella-inspired with butterfly and bee motifs emblazoned on street-style staples, while the latter has influences from heavy metal and hip-hop culture – think khaki, monochrome and plaid on oversized separates.