Beauty intel: KOSE, Biotherm, Penhaligon’s, Kiehl’s, Shiseido, Clarins, Sisley

TWO LIMITED EDITIONS. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, KOSE and Disney tie up to unveil the KOSE SEKKISEI 30th Anniversary Limited Cinderella Edition Lotion (S$82) and BB Cream Kit (S$39), which comprises the White BB Cream and Clear Cleansing Oil, all prettily embellished with Cinderella’s iconic glass slipper motif. Meanwhile, Biotherm has engaged illustrator Yellena James to come up with a design for the White D-Tox C.C. Cream Limited Edition (S$62), with part of the proceeds from the sale of this product going to fund coral restoration projects in the Fiji islands. Available at KOSE and Biotherm counters, respectively.

SCENT PROFILING. Penhaligon’s introduces an exclusive fragrance profiling service for couples, giving you the option to pick a scent for your special day. While you explore the various fragrance families and sniff chosen scented strips, the brand’s scent experts will whittle down initial options to the final two to see how each one reacts with your skin. The process lasts between 30 minutes and an hour and it’s complimentary (save for the fragrance that you will have to purchase after, of course). Available at Penhaligon’s stores at ION Orchard (6634 1040) and Marina Bay Sands (6688 7520). Please call to make a reservation.

TARGETED TREATMENTS. You’re in luck with four different offerings to treat specific skincare needs.

To minimise pores: Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Precision Lifting & Pore Tightening Concentrate is an anti-ageing serum that works wonders for those battling enlarged pores and sagging skin. Two star ingredients deserve a mention: Micro-filtered yeast extract smoothens rough skin and tightens pores, while geranium essential oil prevents the deterioration of elastin and collagen. Retailing for S$105 at Kiehl’s stores and counters.

To revive your skin’s glow: Shiseido’s new Bio-Perfomance Glow Revival Serum revives your skin’s glow, restores radiance and diminishes wrinkles and spots. Its Capillary Management Technology also strengthens the skin’s capillaries to ensure nutrients are delivered efficiently; inhibits abnormal capillary growth that may result in the formation of wrinkles and inflammation; and stimulates micro-circulation for oxygen saturation. Retailing for S$130 at Shiseido counters.

To achieve that V-shape for your face: Welcome a more refined facial contour with Clarins’ Shaping Facial Lift. Guarana extract is added to caffeine to promote the release of excess fats that make you appear to have a double chin; zerumbet ginger extract boosts lymphatic and blood circulation to reduce puffiness; and kaki extract tightens your jawline to better accentuate that perfect V-shaped face many women desire. Retailing for S$106 at Clarins counters.

To reduce dark spots: Sisley’s Phyto-Blanc Intensive Dark Spot Corrector not only lightens dark spots, but also exfoliates and soothes our skin. A trifecta of ingredients — stabilised Vitamin C derivative, rhubarb extract and Vitamin E acetate — targets melanocytes to shrink the size of spots, while salicylic acid and Barbary fig blossom extract promote gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells. Lastly, sunflower oil and lavender and sage essential oils nourish and soothe. Retailing for S$170 at Sisley counters.