Beauty intel: Dior, ALBION, Bio-essence, Laneige

ANNIVERSARY GOODIES. ALBION’s Skin Conditioner contains botanical astringent ingredients to diminish fine lines and restore firmness to the skin. This also helps brighten up dull or dark skin. ALBION’s Skin Conditioner 40th Anniversary Kit includes a 330ml Skin Conditioner and a 330ml Body Wash, which was not available in Singapore until now. Retailing for S$165 at ALBION counter, Takashimaya Level 1.

SNOW WHITE PERFECTION. Combat dark spots and dull-looking skin with Bio-essence Tanaka White 4X Intensive White Serum. The star product from the improved Tanaka White range contains four whitening ingredients: Alpha-arbutin, tanaka extract, kojic acid and tranexamic acid. It also works to inhibit the production of melanin to brighten up and even out skin tone. Retailing for S$45.80 at Watsons, Guardian, NTUC Fairprice and selected mini cosmetic houses.

INSTANT PERK ME UP. The Laneige Brightening Sparkling Water range is crafted to perk up dull and tired-looking skin, as well as rough and dry complexions. The range, which consists of Pop Essence (S$50), Capsule Mist (S$40) and Peeling Mask (S$18), uses naturally carbonated water obtained from a protected area of the volcanic regions in France. The products’ mineral water and bicarbonate content stimulate blood circulation. The skin’s impurities are removed and its elasticity is increased. At all Laneige boutiques.

VIBRANT IMPACT. Show off your wild side with Dior Addict IT-Lash mascara. Available in spectacular shades of blue, black, pink and purple, the IT-Lash mascara’s soft and supple brush amplifies the volumising and lengthening effects of the wand, coating each lash with lustrous and vibrant colour thanks to its gel wax formula. Retailing for S$52 at all Dior counters.