Beauty intel

DIOR ADORE. If you’ve always had a soft spot in your heart for Dior’s J’Adore perfume, you will absolutely adore the 150ml flacon that arrives in a luxurious gift box, making this perfect as a gift for your mother. Also, get to enjoy complimentary gifting service at selected Dior counters when you purchase any of its J’Adore fragrance or its bath line products for the month of May. Dior J’Adore Eau de Parfum is retailing for S$285 (150ml) at all Dior counters.

THE PERFECT GIFT. Give the woman in your life a fabulous makeover via Laneige K-Beauty Make-up Set. It consists of the award-winning BB Cushion SPF50+/PA+++, Serum Intense Lipstick in either pink or coral, Lip & Eye Makeup Remover Waterproof (25ml) and a Multi Cleanser (30ml). Available at Laneige boutiques and counters for S$75 (usual price S$103) while stocks last.

SWEET WHISPERS. Which woman doesn’t love to receive a gift from SK-II? Not us, for sure. Taiwanese award-winning artist Po-Chih Huang has designed a limited edition bottle of SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence, with the 215ml bottle covered in beautiful pink roses, making this a perfect gift to that special someone from the bottom of your heart. Retailing for S$233 (215ml) at SK-II counters.

VINTAGE WHIMSY. Housed in pretty little vintage bottles, Dolce&Gabbana’s Dolce Floral Drops perfume blooms with white amaryllis and the crisp green notes of neroli leaves. Canadian supermodel Kate King, who is the face of the Dolce fragrance line, believes that this scent will make the perfect gift for every woman. “I think every woman has a side to her that would love Dolce Floral Drops. It is so light and refreshing, and is perfect for the woman who can’t wait for Spring to begin,” she said. Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Floral Drops EDT retails from S$99 (30ml) at leading department stores.

LUXE PAMPERING. Luxury Japanese hair and nail salon, Branche, has unveiled its first overseas flagship in Singapore at Capitol Piazza, and has something special lined up for Mother’s Day. Simply choose from a haircut, colour, perm or shampoo service for your mother and yourself and stand to enjoy a complimentary hair or scalp treatment that promises to rejuvenate limp tresses, or a complimentary manicure/pedicure session to add a dash of colour to the outfit. Branche is located at 13 Stamford Road, #B1-33, Capitol Piazza. Tel.: 6702 3036.

FLOWER POWER. This coffret set by Kenzo comes with the FlowerByKenzo Eau de Parfum (50ml) and the FlowerByKenzo body milk (50ml), a lovely duo that delights with its floral notes. This set also comes with a bright red pouch that will act as the perfect accessory to her weekend get-up. Retailing for S$128 at Kenzo counters at Takashimaya, Metro Paragon, Metro Centrepoint, Robinsons Heeren, Robinsons Raffles City and Robinsons JEM.