Beauty intel: L’OCCITANE, L’Oreal Paris, DECLARE Switzerland

SHEA GOODNESS. Nourishment is key to supple and healthy skin. That’s why L’OCCITANE’s latest offerings for the face and body, comprising a body cream, shower gel, exfoliating sugars, hand cream and lip balm, are just what you need. The Shea Butter Melting Honey collection is a nourishing limited-edition honey scented body care line that is created from a unique blend of shea butter and an organic, rare lavender honey for a skin-softening body-pamper treat. The Shea Face collection’s Soothing Liquid, Comforting Oil and Comforting Mist, work in synergy to nourish, protect and repair dry and sensitive skin. The brand will also be selling a limited edition 2016 Shea Butter tote bag (S$20) at all L’OCCITANE stores in Singapore. All profits from the sale of the tote bags will be donated to the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped. Plus, every purchase of the tote bag will entitle you to a chance to win a pair of tickets worth S$208 to specialist restaurant NOX: Dine In The Dark. Available at all L’OCCITANE stores.

SKIN DEW. For skin that is bouncy, dewy and smooth, there’s the new HydraFresh Genius range from L’Oreal Paris. Specially designed for oily and combination skin, the lightweight and refreshing range consists of three products: Multi-Active Genius Water, Multi-Active Essence Cream and Hydra Fresh Genius Water-Bursting Mask to offer three times the hydration, without leaving an unpleasant sticky after-feel, thanks to a potent mix of mineral-rich French spring water and moisturising hyaluronic acids. Prices start from S$22.90; available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, major supermarkets and hypermarkets, and selected departmental stores.

GENTLY DOES IT. If you are constantly plagued by skin irritation, redness or skin sensitivity, you’ll want DECLARE Switzerland’s range of luxury skincare products. Formulated with SRC (Sensitivity-Reducing Complex), its helps compensate for deficiencies in the skin, building up its resistance to irritation, rashes and itching, while calming and soothing it for an even-looking complexion. Key products to try include the Anti-Irritation Serum (an ultra-light formula that removes signs of stress and fatigue, boosts microcirculation to improve the evenness of skin tone, and reinforces the skin’s protective function to combat daily stress factors. The Skin Mediation Soothing and Balancing Cream protects the skin against irritants, reduces inflammation and promotes healing of wounds while providing anti-ageing benefits. Available at Donna Spa, Marylande, and Pola The Beauty Anchor Point. Visit http://www.en.declare-beauty.com for more information.